Consider the following statements regarding Gamma-ray bursts:

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

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rebel behaviour of highest energy afterglow of a Gamma-Ray Burst detected in space may help probe stellar evolution

About Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1731447

Consider the following statements regarding Black Carbon:

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

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: study

Black Carbon

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1731444

Consider the following statements regarding Deep Space Atomic Clock:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is Deep Space Atomic Clock that can boost future space travel

WHAT IS ATOMIC CLOCK?

DSAC

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/explained-what-is-deep-space-atomic-clock-that-can-boost-future-space-travel-1821522-2021-07-01

Consider the following statements regarding Indrajaal:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: What makes Indrajaal, India’s first autonomous digital drone system unique

About Indrajaal:

Salient features of Indrajaal

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/what-makes-indrajaal-india-s-first-autonomous-digital-drone-system-unique-121062901471_1.html

Recently the term Varadia amboliensis is seen in news, it is related to

a) A genus and species of nocturnal semi slug

b) A new pineapple variety

c) A new species of shrub frogs found in Western Ghats

d) None of the above

Answer: (a) A genus and species of nocturnal semi slug

Explanation:

In NEWS: Western Ghats record a new-to-science semi slug

About Varadia amboliensis

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/western-ghats-record-a-new-to-science-semi-slug/article35059940.ece?homepage=true

Consider the following statements regarding AIM-iLEAP Initiative:

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

 a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Atal Innovation Mission concludes first fintech cohort of ‘AIM-iLEAP’ as major step to accelerate Tech Start-ups across India

AIM-iLEAP, the first fintech cohort of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) concluded.

About AIM iLEAP:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1731689

Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Service Tax:

 

It is a direct tax imposed in India on the supply of goods and services.

It is a comprehensive, multistage, destination-based tax.

Only CGST and SGST are imposed under this tax.

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 2 only

Answer: (d) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: 4 years of GST – Hits, misses and expectations

About Goods and Services Tax

It is of three types i.e. 

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/4-years-of-gst-hits-misses-and-expectations/articleshow/84010385.cms?from=mdr

Consider the following statements regarding U-DISE:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2019-20

About UDISE

UDISE+

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1731860

Consider the following statements regarding Purchasing managers’ index:

  1. It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and services sectors.
    1. It is compiled by the National Statistical Office of India.

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: PMI survey shows manufacturing shrank in June

About Purchasing managers’ index

The PMI is a number from 0 to 100.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/purchasing-managers-index-pmi-slid-to-481-in-june-ihs-markit/article35075138.ece

In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

  1. Cambay Basin
    1. Cauvery Basin
    1. Krishna-Godavari Basin

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

Shale gas is the natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. ONGC sought permission for drilling 11 exploratory wells for shale oil and shale gas in Cambay basin at Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bharuch districts of Gujarat, one well in Cauvery basin at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and five wells in KG Basin at East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. Other regions in India where shale gas resources are found – Cauvery, Ganga & Assam and Assam – Arakan; Gondwana basin (including Damodar). Hence option (d) is correct.