Current affairs June 17(2025-06-17)

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World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index released recently. The Index measures gender parity in a country across which of the following aspects?
1. Economic participation and opportunity
2. Educational attainment
3. Health and survival
4. Political empowerment
5. Annual income more than 1 lakh

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Flue gas is emitted as a byproduct of combustion of fossil fuels. 
2. SO2 is one of the major greenhouse gases that cause global warming and can cause respiratory problems in humans.
3. Installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation units is a costly affair. According to the Central Electricity Authority, it costs approximately ₹1.2 crore per MW to install.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding “Semicon India Programme”?
1. The Government of India launched Semicon India Programme to boost the production of semiconductors and electronics in a bid to reduce the country's dependence on imports.
2. The programme aims to provide financial support to companies investing in semiconductors, display manufacturing and design ecosystem 

Which of the following statements are correct regarding “The national Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana” (PMMVY)?
1. The national Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, which provides financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women for their first living child.
2. The PMMVY scheme is implemented by the Ministry of rural development.
3. PMMVY aims to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and their infants by offering cash incentives