Consider the following statements regarding the RT-LAMP technology

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:RT-LAMP: a new technology for detecting COVID-19

About RT-LAMP (Reverse Transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification) technology

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/rt-lamp-a-new-technology-for-detecting-covid-19/article33201609.ece


Which of the following statement is correct regarding Cnemaspisavasabinae?

Answer: (a) It is a new species of lizard

Explanation:

In NEWS:New species of gecko found in the Eastern Ghats

About Cnemaspisavasabinae

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-species-of-gecko-found-in-the-eastern-ghats/article33201561.ece


3.Consider the following statements

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:India inches towards first marine ‘designated area’ off Maharashtra coast

About Marine protected Areas

India’s other marine protected areas are:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/india-inches-towards-first-marine-designated-area-off-maharashtra-coast/story-P8RPgVUfug8tqtLq9spl1I.html


Recently, the term Fusarium is seen in news, what is it?

Answer: (b) It is a root pathogen infection in banana plant

Explanation:

In NEWS:DST INSPIRE Faculty fellow working to develop improved disease-resistant banana plants

Highlights of the study:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1677005


Sometimes the Angria Bank often seen in news, it is located in the

Answer: (d) Konkan coast

Explanation:

In NEWS: India inches towards first marine ‘designated area’ off Maharashtra coast

Significance of Angria Bank

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/india-inches-towards-first-marine-designated-area-off-maharashtra-coast/story-P8RPgVUfug8tqtLq9spl1I.html#:~:text=Conservation%20Society%20%2D%20India)-,The%20state%20government%20has%20sent%20its%20final%20proposal%20to%20the,protected%20zone%20beyond%20territorial%20waters.


Which of the following statements with respect to Thai Mangur?

Answer: (d) It is a banned catfish

Explanation:

In NEWS:Maharashtra: Banned catfish Thai Mangur illegally breeding in over 125 artificial ponds in Thane

All about Thai Mangur

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/mumbai/article/maharashtra-banned-catfish-thai-mangur-illegally-breeding-in-over-125-artificial-ponds-in-thane/688545


Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the pardoning power of the President?

Answer: c) It is not an executive power of the President

Explanation:

In News: President’s power to pardon- in Us, India

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/presidents-powers-to-pardon-in-us-india-7069712/


Which of the following country’s national assembly has taken the first steps towards approving a law that would ban discrimination against people with pronounced regional accents across the country?

Answer: (b) France

Explanation:

In NEWS: Why France may soon pass a law banning discrimination on the basis of the accents

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-france-may-soon-pass-a-law-banning-discrimination-on-the-basis-of-accents-7071787/


With reference to Global Innovation and Technology Alliance (GITA), consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In News: GITA is a catalyst for nurturing innovation & industrial R&D by fostering bilateral academic-industry & government collaborations: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1676706


Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: