Consider the following statements regarding Krishna River:

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Resolve Krishna water dispute amicably: SC to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana govts

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/resolve-krishna-water-dispute-amicably-sc-to-andhra-pradesh-telangana-govts-101627887505983.html

Consider the following statements regarding Kuthiran Tunnel:

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: One tunnel at Kuthiran opened for traffic

Kuthiran Tunnel

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/one-tunnel-at-kuthiran-opened-for-traffic/article35659928.ece

Minsky moment was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following correctly explains the term?

  1. a) It suggests a period of unemployment and low economic activity
  2. b) It plans to meet mismatches in the receipts and payments of the government
  3. c) It studies how auctions are designed, what rules govern them, how bidders behave and what outcomes are achieved
  4. d) It marks the decline of asset prices, causing mass panic and the inability of debtors to pay their interest and principal

Answer: (d) It marks the decline of asset prices, causing mass panic and the inability of debtors to pay their interest and principal

Explanation:

In NEWS: A cycle of low growth, higher inflation

Unless policy action ensures higher demand and growth, India will continue on the path of a K-shaped recovery

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-cycle-of-low-growth-higher-inflation/article35671035.ece

Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Minorities:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Revaluation of Minority Commission

National Commission of Minorities(NCM):

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1741566

Recently, the term Minervarya Pentali is seen in news, is related to

  1. a) a new frog species
  2. b) a freshwater fish species
  3. c) a new butterfly species
  4. d) a new spider species

Answer: (a) a new frog species

Explanation:

In NEWS: DU researchers discover new frog species in Western Ghats

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/du-researchers-discover-new-frog-species-in-western-ghats/article35696317.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science:

  1. It aims to set up Science Cities and Science Centres in all the States of the country.
    1. Archaeological Survey of India is the implementing agency for this scheme.

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NCSM of Culture Ministry has taken up 14 projects for setting up new Science Centres under SPoCS Scheme

Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1741484

In the context of insolvency and bankruptcy resolution in India, which of the following statements best describes the concept of Waterfall mechanism?

  1. a) It is a fraud detection mechanism adopted by banks to protect customers against forged, altered or counterfeit cheques
  2. b) It is a mechanism by which companies can raise additional capital from existing shareholders
  3. c) It refers to the mechanism where the promoters of the corporates are barred from participating in the insolvency proceedings
  4. d) It refers to the order of priority for repayment to creditors in the event of a liquidation

Answer: (d) It refers to the order of priority for repayment to creditors in the event of a liquidation

Explanation:

In NEWS: Insolvency code has strayed from intent: Parliament panel

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/insolvency-code-has-strayed-from-intent-parliament-panel/article35709274.ece

Consider the following statements:

  1. Governor of a state can pardon the prisoners even before they have completed a minimum 14 years of prison sentence.
    1. The pardoning power of the Governor is clearly mentioned in the Constitution.

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: Governors can pardon prisoners, including death row ones: Supreme Court

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/governors-can-pardon-prisoners-including-death-row-ones-supreme-court/article35711818.ece

Haldibari-Chilahati rail route connects India with which of the following neighbouring countries?

  1. a) Nepal
  2. b) Bhutan
  3. c) Bangladesh
  4. d) China

Answer: (c) Bangladesh

Explanation:

In NEWS: India, Bangladesh resume freight train operation via Haldibari-Chilahati route

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-bangladesh-freight-train-operation-haldibari-chilahati-rail-route-101627923929877.html

With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar?

  1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection.
    1. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In Mughal India, Jagirdars under Mansabdari system were assigned land in lieu of assigned duties towards the empire such as police,judicial,military; Zamindars too apart from revenue collecting duties had to render military duties and perform Khidmat such as rendering soldiers to fill the ranks of royal army at times of need and offer gifts at the royal court. Hence statement (2) is incorrect.

Jagirdars were frequently transferred as promotion and demotion was a regular part of empire as loyalties towards Emperor were largely dependent on the rank of jagir/mansab held by a Noble; on the other hand, Zamindars had hereditary rights over revenue as their sway over rural society was overarching in all aspects which rested on paternal and patronage application of rituals. Hence statement (2) is incorrect.