Consider the following statements regarding Data Governance Quality Index

1.It is a survey conducted by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

2.It aims to assess different Ministries /Departments’ performance on the implementation of Central Sector Schemes (CS) and Centrally Sponsored Schemes

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: Department of Fertilizers ranked 2nd amongst the 16 Economic Ministries / Departments and ranked 3rd amongst the 65 Ministries / Departments in the Survey Report on Data Governance Quality Index

About Data Governance Quality Index

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1660923


Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office is an attached office under which of the following organization in india?

1.National Development Council

2.NITI Aayog

3.National Integration Council

4.Election Commission of India

Answer: (b) NITI Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS: Department of Fertilizers ranked third among 65 ministries in implementing central schemes

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/02/department-of-fertilizers-ranked-third-among-65-ministries-in-implementing-central-schemes-2204862.html


Exercise Bongosagar is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between:

1.Royal Australian Navy and Indian Navy

2.Madagascar Navy and Indian Navy

3.Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy

4.Republic of Singapore Navy and Indian Navy

Answer: (c) Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy

Explanation:

In NEWS: NDIAN NAVY (IN) – BANGLADESH NAVY (BN) BILATERAL EXERCISE BONGOSAGAR AND IN-BN CORPAT

Source:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1661064#:~:text=The%20second%20edition%20of%20Indian,Bengal%20on%2003%20October%202020.


The term ‘Aenigmachannidae’ which was in news recently is associated with

1.Infectious DiseasesWhiteflies

2.Recently discovered exoplanets

3.Bony freshwater fish

Answer: (d) Bony freshwater fish

Explanation:

In NEWS: New family of bony fish discovered in Western Ghats, named Aenigmachannidae

About Aenigmachannidae

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/it-s-viral/new-family-of-bony-fish-discovered-in-western-ghats-named-aenigmachannidae/story-eOgpy34sk6CWYR9Xz2O86H.html


With respect to Air India One, 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: All about Air India One, India’s first-ever VVIP airplane

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-india-one-arrives-in-india/article32751153.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Long Period Average (LPA) Rainfall

1.It is the average rainfall received by the country as a whole during the North East monsoon

2.The current LPA is 89 cm based on the average rainfall over years 1951 and 2000.

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: After 61 years, India records two consecutive years of ‘above normal’ rain

About Long Period Average (LPA) Rainfall

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-61-years-india-records-two-consecutive-years-of-above-normal-rain/story-VZXoL0iupT5YCZUBRM9I1L.html


‘Kamchatka Peninsula’ was in news recently. Where is it located?

1.Canada Region

2.Mongolia

3.Sea of Japan

4.Russian Far East

Answer: (d) Russian Far East

Explanation:

In NEWS: Eco disaster at Kamchatka peninsula with mass death of sea animals at precious Pacific beach

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/global-eco-watch-eco-disaster-unfolding-on-kamchatka-beach-73649


Consider the following statements regarding Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor

1.It is a payload imaging sensor that was launched into Earth orbit by ISRO

2.It is playing a vital role in the development of global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions.

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: NASA satellite photographs Andean sediment deposited by the Amazon into the Atlantic

About Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/global-eco-watch-eco-disaster-unfolding-on-kamchatka-beach-73649


Consider the following statements regarding Madhuca diplostemon

1.It has been listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

2.It is a species of flowering plant and is endemic to India

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: Extinct tree found after 180 years in Kollam grove

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/extinct-tree-found-after-180-years-in-kollam-grove/article32760018.ece


Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up the recent past due to human activities?

1.Aral Sea

2.Black Sea

3.Lake Baikal

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation: