1.Consider the following statements with respect to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act(UAPA),2019

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:India designates nine individuals linked to Khalistani groups as terrorists

         UAPA 1967 Act        UAPA 2019 Act
Who may commit terrorism:Under the Act, the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it: (i) commits or participates in acts of terrorism, (ii) prepares for terrorism, (iii) promotes terrorism, or (iv) is otherwise involved in terrorism.The act additionally empowers the government to designate individuals as terrorists on the same grounds.Hence, statement 1 is incorrect  
Approval for seizure of property by :Under the Act, an investigating officer is required to obtain the prior approval of the Director General of Police to seize properties that may be connected with terrorism.The act empowers the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) to grant approval of seizure or attachment of property when the case is being investigated by the agency
Investigation done by :Under the Act, investigation of cases may be conducted by officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendent or Assistant Commissioner of Police or above.The act additionally empowers the officers of the NIA, of the rank of Inspector or above, to investigate cases.Hence, statement 2 is correct  
Insertion to schedule of treaties:The act defines terrorist acts to include acts committed within the scope of any of the treaties listed in a schedule to the Act. The Schedule lists nine treatiesThe act added the International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005) to the Schedule

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-designates-nine-individuals-linked-to-khalistani-groups-as-terrorists/article31964834.ece

2.Van Gujjar Community some times in news, are belonged to which of the following region in india?

Answer: (d) Foothills of Himalayan region

Explanation:

In NEWS:Uttarakhand Van Gujjars allege forest officials assaulted women; probe underway

About Rajaji National Park

Source:https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/uttarakhand-van-gujjars-allege-forest-officials-assaulted-women-probe-underway-72036

3.Consider the following statements with respect to e­SANCHIT

It has launched by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs

It is mainly for paperless processing, uploading of supporting documents and to facilitate the trading across borders

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:Making trade more digitised

About e­SANCHIT

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/making-trade-more-digitised/article31956538.ece

‘4.Clarion-Clipperton Zone’ is located in

Arctic ocean

Indian ocean

Pacific ocean

Atlantic ocean

Answer: (c) Pacific ocean

Explanation:

In NEWS:Four New Species and Two Genera Discovered Settling Deep in the ‘Gold Mine’ Pacific Ocean

What are Xenophyophores?

About Clarion-Clipperton Zone  

Picture5-Jul-07-2020-08-38-51-36-AM

Sourcehttps://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/26287/20200701/four-new-species-two-genera-discovered-settling-deep-gold-mine-pacific-ocean.htm

5.Consider the following statements with reference to the Section 69A of Information Technology Act, 2000

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:How not to tame the digital dragon

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-not-to-tame-the-digital-dragon/article31966409.ece

6.Consider the following statements with reference to Convalescent plasma therapy

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Covid-19: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates India’s first convalescent plasma bank

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated India’s first convalescent plasma bank for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients at the Vasant Kunj-based Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS).Hence, statement 2 is incorrect

About Convalescent plasma therapy

How its work:

Picture6-Jul-07-2020-08-38-52-95-AM

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/covid-19-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-inaugurates-india-s-first-convalescent-plasma-bank/story-WvGImjm5f4FLHP412cDaCN.html

7.Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Boilers Act, 1923

Under this act, Boiler is any closed vessel exceeding 22.75 litres in capacity which is used expressly for generating steam under pressure

Under this act, Indian Boilers Regulation-1950 has been framed deals with the procedure & inspection techniques to be adopted for the manufacture of boilers & boiler mountings.

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:Lax on safety: On Neyveli and Vizag disasters

About the Indian Boilers Act, 1923:

The Indian Boilers Act-1923:

Salient features:

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lax-on-safety-the-hindu-editorial-on-nevveli-and-vizag-industrial-disasters/article31965538.ece

8.Consider the following statements with reference to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

It is an intergovernmental organization located at Hague in the Netherlands.

India is a party of the PCA

It is a court which provides services of an arbitral tribunal to resolve disputes that arise out of international agreements between member states, international organizations or private parties

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:India loses jurisdiction over Italian marines case

About Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

Source: TH

9.‘Okavango Delta’ which was in news recently is associated with

South Sudan

Botswana

Zimbabwe

South Africa

Answer: (b) Botswana

Explanation:

In NEWS:Over 350 elephants found dead in Botswana

Source: TH

10.The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(c) Indira Gandhi

(d) Morarji Desai

Answer: (a) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: