Consider the following statements regarding No Confidence Motion

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Hooda says BJP govt in Haryana scared of facing no confidence motion

About No Confidence Motion:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/hooda-says-bjp-govt-in-haryana-scared-of-facing-no-confidence-motion/article33425116.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why there are protests over an eco-sensitive zone in Narmada district

About Panchayat (Extension of Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gujarat-narmada-district-eco-sensitive-zone-protests-7125774/


Consider the following statements regarding Eco-Sensitive Zone

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: Centre notifies 0-1 km area around boundary of Kerala”s Mathikettan Shola Park as Eco-sensitive Zone

About Eco-Sensitive Zone

Activities under Eco-sensitive zones are divided into 3 categories:

Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/centre-notifies-01-km-area-around-boundary-of-keralas-mathikettan-shola-park-as-ecosensitive-zone/2002491


Consider the following statements regarding SAHAYAK-NG

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: DRDO hands over indigenous highly mobile bridges to Indian Army, makes SAHAYAK-NG for Navy

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=407001


Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the borders of the states of

Answer: (a) Nagaland and Manipur

Explanation:

In NEWS: Massive forest fire in Dzukou Valley now spreads to Manipur

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/iaf-sends-helicopter-to-tame-wildfire-in-dzukou-valley-on-manipur-nagaland-border/article33460688.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: d) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NPS subscribers can now use online mode to exit the scheme

About Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/personal-finance/article/nps-subscribers-can-now-use-online-mode-to-exit-the-scheme-here-s-how/701166#:~:text=Pension%20fund%20regulator%20Pension%20Fund,National%20Pension%20System%20(NPS).


Consider the following statements regarding Lightning

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why lightning still kills so many Indians

How does lightning occur?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-lightning-still-kills-so-many-indians-7128058/


Consider the following statements regarding Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council 

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why lightning still kills so many Indians

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-lightning-still-kills-so-many-indians-7128058/


Consider the following statements regarding fiscal deficit

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Fiscal deficit shoots up to 135% of target

About Fiscal deficit 

Source: TH


Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:


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