Recently, the researchers have discovered ‘Cirrhimuraena’ a new species of:

Snake eel

Geckos

Wild Spider

Giant flying squirrel

Answer: (a) Snake Eel

Explanation:

In NEWS: New species of snake eel found in Bay of Bengal by researchers

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Consider the following Statements regardingLingaraj Temple

It is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva

It is built in red stone and in the Deula style of architecture.

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

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.Consider the following Statements regarding Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020:

About Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020:

The Act regulates the conditions under which a pregnancy may be aborted.  The Bill increases the time period within which abortion may be carried out.

Termination of pregnancy:

Termination due to failure of contraceptive method or device: 

Medical Boards:  

Privacy:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/medical-board-on-abortion-unfeasible-says-study/article33711124.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management

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: India sets up its first wetland conservation centre in Chennai

India has 42 Ramsar sites

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/article/india-sets-up-its-first-wetland-conservation-centre-in-chennai/715371


Consider the following Statements regarding GOBAR DHAN scheme

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: Union Ministers jointly launch unified web portal for monitoring progress of GOBARDHAN activities

About GOBAR-DHAN scheme

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Union-Ministers-jointly-launch-unified-web-portal-for-monitoring-progress-of-GOBARDHAN-activities&id=409148


Consider the following Statements regarding Lithium

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: Preliminary survey shows deposits of Lithium in Mandya district of Karnataka

About Lithium

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1694796


Kaliveli wetland, which was in news recently is located in

Kerala

Karnataka

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

In NEWS: Move to declare Kaliveli wetlands a sanctuary: first declaration issued

About Kaliveli wetlands

Significance

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/move-to-declare-kaliveli-wetlands-a-sanctuary-first-declaration-issued/article33739194.ece


Yudh Abhyas’ is a joint military exercise between India and

USA 

Russai

UAE

Bangladesh

Answer: (a) USA

Explanation:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indous-joint-military-exercise-yudh-abhyas-to-begin-in-rajasthan-on-feb-8-101612343866346.html#:~:text=india%20news-,Indo%2DUS%20joint%20military%20exercise%20’Yudh%20Abhyas’%20to%20begin,Nations%20mandate%2C%20the%20spokesperson%20said.


Consider the following Statements regardingNo Confidence Motion

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

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

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Haryana Congress to move no-confidence motion against governmen

About No Confidence Motion

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/haryana-congress-to-move-no-confidence-motion-against-government/article33741309.ece


With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

Shramana

Parivraajaka

Agrahaarika

Maagadha

Answer: (d) Maagadha

Explanation: