1.Consider the following statements regarding Ebola virus disease (EVD)

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: Congo declares new Ebola epidemic, 1,000 km from eastern outbreak

Democratic Republic of Congo declared a new Ebola epidemic on Monday in the western city of Mbandaka, more than 1,000 km (620 miles) away from an ongoing outbreak of the same deadly virus in the east.

Congo has been struggling to put an end to a nearly two-year-old Ebola outbreak near its eastern borders with Rwanda and Uganda, which has killed more than 2,200 people, the world’s second-deadliest outbreak of the disease on record.

It was days away in April from declaring the end of that outbreak, its tenth since the virus was discovered in 1976, when a new chain of infection was confirmed in the east.

About Ebola virus disease (EVD)

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/new-ebola-outbreak-detected-in-congo/articleshow/76149421.cms

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/congo-declares-new-ebola-epidemic-eastern-outbreak-1684500-2020-06-02

2.Ishaat Hussain committee is related to which of the following area?

Answer: (a) Social stock exchanges

Explanation:

In NEWS: Can allow non-profit organisations to list on social stock exchanges’

About Social Stock Exchange (SSE):

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/can-allow-non-profit-organisations-to-list-on-social-stock-exchanges/article31725503.ece#:~:text=A%20working%20group%20constituted%20by,encourage%20participation%20on%20the%20platform.

3.Consider the following statements regarding Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform

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: Power Exchanges start real-time electricity market with 48 auctions a day

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/power-exchanges-start-real-time-electricity-market-with-48-auctions-a-day-120060101373_1.html

4.Consider the following statements regardingNational Human Rights Commission

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: Supreme Court asks for status report on 187 bonded labourers

The Supreme Court took severe notice of a petition complaining that the District Magistrates of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and Rohtas in Bihar didn’t take immediate motion to assist 187 bonded labourers working in brick kilns, regardless of an order from the National Human Rights Commission.

The petition identified that “millions of adults and children across India are enslaved by the scourge,” regardless of the enactment of the Bonded Labour Abolition Act in 1976

About National Human Rights Commission:

They are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of:

They hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. The President can remove them from the office under specific circumstances.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-asks-for-status-report-on-187-bonded-labourers/article31744549.ece

5.With respect to Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance 2020, consider the following statements

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: Govt gives nod to two ordinances paving way towards transformation of agriculture sector & raising farmers’ income

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister made several landmark and historic decisions, which will go a long way in helping India’s farmers while also transforming the agriculture sector.

The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020 aims to open up agricultural marketing outside notified mandis for farmers, and also remove barriers to inter-State trade.

The Union Cabinet today approved The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-nod-for-amendment-to-essential-commodities-act-two-ordinances-to-promote-barrier-free-trade/article31740277.ece#:~:text=The%20Farming%20Produce%20Trade%20and,barriers%20to%20inter%2DState%20trade.

6.Consider the following statements regarding Inner Line Permit (ILP) System

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: Supreme Court refuses to ex-parte stay presidential order on inner-line permit

About Inner Line Permit

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-refuses-to-ex-parte-stay-presidential-order-on-inner-line-permit/article31744417.ece

7.Global Economic Prospects report 2020 is released by which of the following international organization?

Answer: (a) World Bank

Explanation:

In NEWS: 60 million could be pushed into extreme poverty in 2020 : World Bank President

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-60-million-could-be-pushed-into-extreme-poverty-in-2020-world-bank-president/article31733219.ece

8.Consider the following statements regardingSPIC MACAY

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: PM addresses SPIC MACAY’s International Convention

Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi recently addressed the SPIC MACAY’s International Convention via video conference.

New elements in the SPIC MACAY convention this year like nature walk, heritage walk, literature and holistic food along with Yoga and Naad Yoga were appreciated by the PM Modi.

Further, PM Modi stated that music is strengthening the ideal of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

About SPIC MACAY International Convention:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1628387

9.Consider the following statements regardingBorder Area Development Programme

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 to boost infrastructure in areas along China border

About Border Area Development Programme

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-to-boost-infrastructure-in-areas-along-china-border/article31741145.ece

10.The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

Answer: (d) Mankind’s over-exploitation/misuse of natural resources, fragmentation/loss of natural habitats, destruction of ecosystems, pollution and global climate change

Explanation: