Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 and 2 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) 1 and 3 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: India to explore indigenous deposits of Phosphatic rocks, to boost fertilizers’ industry

What are phosphorus rocks?

Where is it found?

Phosphorus in India

Source: https://newsonair.com/2021/07/27/india-to-explore-its-deposits-for-phosphatic-rocks-to-boost-fertilizers-industry/

Consider the following statements regarding All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 3 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Landmark decision taken by Government of India in Medical Education

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a historic and a landmark decision for providing 27% reservation for OBCs and 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical / dental courses (MBBS / MD / MS / Diploma / BDS / MDS) from the current academic year 2021-22 onwards.

All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1740268

Consider the following statements regarding NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Mission:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Parliament proceedings | ISRO-NASA joint satellite project NISER proposed to

be launched early 2023: Jitendra Singh

NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Mission:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/parliament-proceedings-isro-nasa-joint-satellite-project-niser-proposed-to-be-launched-early-2023-jitendra-singh/article35627579.ece

Near-Surface Shear Layer (NSSL) was sometimes seen in the news. It is related to which of the following in the solar system?

  1. a) Mars
  2. b) Earth
  3. c) Jupiter
  4. d) Sun

Answer: (d) Sun

Explanation:

In NEWS: Intriguing layer where internal rotation profile of Sun changes theoretically explained

Indian astronomers have found a theoretical explanation for the existence of the Near-Surface Shear Layer (NSSL) of the Sun for the first time. Hence option (d) is correct.

What is a Near-Surface Shear Layer(NSSL)?

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1740238

With respect to PRIDE Guidelines, consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Guidelines to help in exchange of information to promote research and innovation in different research groups across the country

Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1740712

Consider the following statements regarding UN Security Council:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 and 2 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 3 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: India takes over UNSC presidency for August; maritime security, counter-terrorism key priorities

UNSC

Non-permanent member of the Security Council

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-takes-over-unsc-presidency-for-month-of-august-7432878/

Consider the following statements regarding permafrost:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Source: TH

Stellar gyrochronology sometimes seen in news is used to determine:

  1. a) Venus Ring-shaped volcanic structures
  2. b) Biological contamination of a planetary body
  3. c) Magnetic field of the Sun‘s corona
  4. d) Age of stars

Answer: (d) Age of stars

Explanation:

In NEWS: Stellar mid-life crisis: Why the middle-aged Sun may sink into a period of low activity

What is Stellar Gyrochronology?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/stellar-mid-life-crisis-why-the-middle-aged-sun-may-sink-into-a-period-of-low-activity/article35625651.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Secured Logistics Document Exchange:

  1. It is a solution to replace the present manual process of generation, exchange and compliance of logistics documents with a digitized, secure and seamless document exchange system.
    1. It is set to improve logistics efficiency, reduce logistics cost and promote multi-modality and sustainability in a big way.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government launches digital tools to improve logistics efficiency, sustainability

The government has launched the Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE) along with a Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emission to improve ease of doing business, logistics efficiency, reduce logistics cost, and promote multi-modality and sustainability.

Secured Logistics Document Exchange (SLDE)

GreenHouse Gas (GHG) Emission Calculator

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-launches-digital-tools-to-improve-logistics-efficiency-sustainability/articleshow/84830253.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?

  1. The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
    1. The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
    1. The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
    1. The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.

Answer: (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.

Explanation: