1.Consider the following statements with reference to PM FME scheme 

The Scheme adopts One District One Product (ODODP) approach

The Scheme also places focus on waste to wealth products, minor forest products and Aspirational Districts.

It is a Central Sector Scheme 

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Objectives

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1710361


2.Consider the following Statements with respect to Anamaya

  1. It is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  2. The main objective of this initiative is to enhance health and nutrition eco-system of tribal communities in India
  3. It will begin its operations to all the Tribal districts of India

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3  only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a)  1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Tribal Health Collaborative ‘Anamaya’: A Multi Stakeholder Initiative to enhance Tribal Health and Nutrition launched

Source:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1710256#:~:text=The%20Collaborative%20is%20a%20multi,the%20tribal%20communities%20of%20India.


3.Consider the following Statements with respect to Madhukranti Portal

It is an initiative of the National Bee Board under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission.

It has been developed to achieve the traceability source of honey and bee hive products on the digital platform.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launches Madhukranti portal and Honey Corners of NAFED in New Delhi

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Union-Minister-Narendra-Singh-Tomar-launches-Madhukranti-portal-and-Honey-Corners-of-NAFED-in-New-Delhi&id=413740


4.Consider the following Statements regarding A-WEB

  1. It is the largest association of Election Management Bodies worldwide.
  2. It provides training programs for election officials of member nations and undertakes country programs at the request of member organization, providing support during the election cycle to boost election management capacity.
  3. Currently, it is chaired by India 

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Assembly Election 2021: EC to host IEVP for foreign poll bodies

About A-WEB

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=413558


5.Consider the following Statements regarding PS Zoroaster

  1. It will be the fourth Fast Patrol Vessel gifted by India to Seychelles 
  2. It is useful for multi-purpose operations such as patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and search and rescue

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: India hands over ₹100 cr patrol boat to boost Seychelles’ maritime security

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-hands-over-rs-100-cr-patrol-boat-to-boost-seychelles-maritime-security-101617893626722.html


6.Consider the following Statements regarding Opium Poppy

  1. It is a medicinal herb that produces a variety of alkaloids
  2. It is one of the narcotic drugs not under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS Act).
  3. The extraction process is carried out at facilities controlled by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 3  only
  3. 2 only
  4. 1 only

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt. to reboot dated Opium strategy

About Opium Poppy

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-reboot-dated-opium-strategy/article34265392.ece


7.Consider the following Statements regarding Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

  1. It is a platform for early diagnosis of dengue and also gives dengue test results within one hour
  2. It is a surface-sensitive technique that enhances Raman scattering by molecules adsorbed on rough metal surfaces or by nanostructures

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: IIT-D researchers develop device to diagnose dengue within an hour

About SERS

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/iit-d-researchers-develop-device-to-diagnose-dengue-within-an-hour/article34267389.ece


8.Consider the following Statements regarding Classical Swine Fever

  1. The humans are not affected by this virus
  2. It is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: ICAR-IVRI transfers Technology – CSF & Sheep Pox Vaccine through Agrinnovate

About Classical Swine Fever

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1710230


9.Consider the following Statements regarding Government Securities Acquisition Programme

  1. It is a structured purchase program which will definitely calm investors’ nerves and help market participants to bid better in scheduled auctions and reduce volatility in bond prices. 
  2. Under G-SAP, the RBI will purchase government securities worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the first quarter of FY22.
  3. The market participants  know the RBI’s Open Market Operations (OMO) purchase calendar.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3 

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: G-SAP: Securities acquisition plan for market boost

What is Government Securities Acquisition Programme (G-SAP)?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/g-sap-rbi-market-7263221/


10.Which one of the following protected areas is well known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous? 

  1. Kanha National Park
  2. Manas National Park 
  3. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary 
  4. Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer: (a) Kanha National Park

Explanation: