Which of the following air pollutants are comes under the Air Quality Index to showcase air quality status in India?

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  1. 1,4, 5 and 6 only
  2. 2, 3,4 and 6 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Answer: d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rain, strong winds improve Delhi’s air quality to ‘moderate’ category

The measurement of air quality is based on eight pollutants, namely- Hence option (d) is correct

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/rain-strong-winds-improve-delhi-s-air-quality-to-moderate-category-121010400334_1.html


Consider the following statements regarding Trans Fat

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: FSSAI reduces trans fat levels in food from 5% to 3%

About Trans fats or trans-fatty acids

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fssai-reduces-trans-fat-levels-in-food-from-5-to-3/story-UIFEutSysq2wMDr6p6HmeN.html


Consider the following statements regarding Disturbed Areas

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: MHA declares Nagaland as ‘disturbed area’ for another 6 months

What are Disturbed Areas?

Authority to armed forces in disturbed areas:

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/mha-declares-nagaland-as-disturbed-area-for-another-6-months/701105


What is the aim of ADIP Scheme?

 

Answer: (a) To assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances

Explanation:

In NEWS: M/o Social Justice & Empowerment organizes Distribution camp to provide Aid & Assistive Devices to 1343 Senior Citizens and 564 Divyangjan in Bhatinda, Punjab

About ADIP Scheme

Source: https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1685770


Consider the following statements regarding Deepor Beel

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Community fishing banned at Assam Ramsar site

About Deepor Beel

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/community-fishing-banned-at-assam-ramsar-site/article33478646.ece#:~:text=Ritu%20Raj%20Konwar-,Order%20issued%20to%20prevent%20overexploitation%20of%20the%20shrinking%20wetland%2C%20local,and%20Assam’s%20only%20Ramsar%20site.


Consider the following statements regarding Savitribai Phule

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Pioneer of women’s education, Indian feminist movement: Remembering Savitribai Phule on her 190th birth anniversary

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pioneer-of-women-s-education-indian-feminist-movement-remembering-savitribai-phule-on-her-190th-birth-anniversary/story-Q49iQXwK1wuh6gT9EOAOqK.html


Digital Payment Index has released by the:

Answer: a) Reserve Bank of India

Explanation:

In NEWS: RBI will now tell you how India is faring in digital payments penetration with this new measuring stick

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/rbi-will-now-tell-you-how-india-is-faring-in-digital-payments-penetration-with-this-new-measuring-stick/2163123/


Consider the following statements regarding Aurangabad

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: Explained: Why stakes are high in renaming of Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar

About The city and its name

Why the name matters

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-stakes-are-high-in-renaming-of-aurangabad-as-sambhaji-nagar-7132889/


Consider the following pairs

Missions to be launched in 2021             Country

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Six space missions to look forward to in 2021

Artemis 1

Mars missions

Chandrayaan-3

James Webb Space Telescope

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/six-space-missions-to-look-forward-to-in-2021-74867


The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

Answer: b) Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress


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