Consider the following statements regarding Galápagos Islands

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:Explained: Why Ecuador was angered by a Chinese flotilla near its waters

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-ecuador-was-angered-by-a-chinese-flotilla-near-its-waters-6536211/

Consider the following statements regarding Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN)

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:Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network ensures essential immunisation services during Covid-19: Health Ministry

About eVIN:

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/electronic-vaccine-intelligence-network-ensures-essential-immunisation-services-during-covid-19-health-ministry/article32260782.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Shola Forest of India

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

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

Answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Shola-grassland mosaic in danger

About Shola forests

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/peril-in-the-hills-extreme-weather-a-danger-for-nilgiri-ecosystem-72620

Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commissioner

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS:Ramesh Kumar takes charge as Andhra SEC

About State Election Commissioner

Source: TH

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Purchasing Managers’ Index’.

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:Manufacturing contracts for fourth straight month: July PMI

About the index

Source: TH

Consider the following statements with respect to draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020

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:Govt formulates draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020

Aims of the DPEPP 2020 Policy

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Defence-Ministry-formulates-draft-Defence-Production-%26-Export-Promotion-Policy-2020&id=396428

Consider the following statements with respect to Humboldt Current

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:Explained: Why Ecuador was angered by a Chinese flotilla near its waters

About Humboldt Current

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-ecuador-was-angered-by-a-chinese-flotilla-near-its-waters-6536211/

Consider the following statements with respect to Agatti Island:

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:NGT stays felling of coconut trees on Lakshadweep island

About Agatti Island

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ngt-stays-felling-of-coconut-trees-on-lakshadweep-island/article32253771.ece

Consider the following statements with respect to Habeas Corpus

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:Most habeas corpus cases dragged on as court slammed govt on due process

About habeas corpus

Habeas Corpus can’t be issued in the following cases:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jammu-kashmir-article-370-habeas-corpus-detention-psa-6538085/

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

Answer: (c) Jahangir

Explanation: