Consider the following statements:

UNICEF’s WASH Strategy has been developed in response to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

SDG 6 states that ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: India responsible for largest drop in open defecation since 2015: WASH report

About WHO WASH:

Progress on SDG 6

Objectives of WASH

WHO has strategised a 2018-2025 plan for the improvement in the condition of sanitation and hygiene for the people across the globe and provide them with sufficient and clean water for the purpose of a healthy life. 

Given below are the key objectives of the WASH initiative:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/rural-water-and-sanitation/india-responsible-for-largest-drop-in-open-defecation-since-2015-wash-report-77762


Consider the following statements regarding Valmiki Tiger Reserve:

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: Conservation plan chalked out after 150 vultures spotted in Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve

About Valmiki Tiger Reserve

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/conservation-plan-chalked-out-after-150-vultures-spotted-in-bihar-s-valmiki-tiger-reserve-77758

Consider the following statements regarding LEAF Coalition plan:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: LEAF Coalition’s proposal is a step forward in saving forests, indigenous peoples

About LEAF Coalition plan:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/forests/leaf-coalition-s-proposal-is-a-step-forward-in-saving-forests-indigenous-peoples-77745

Consider the following statements regarding Nirbhaya Fund:

 

It provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for the safety and security of women to be administered by the Department of Economic Affairs

It was to be utilised for upholding safety and dignity of women.

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: Four years on, delay derails Railways’ CCTV project

About Nirbhaya Fund

The below standard funding pattern will be followed:

Source: TH Pg: No: 8

Consider the following statements regarding Essential Defence Services Ordinance, 2021:

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: OFB workers slam ‘draconian’ Ordinance

Key features of the Ordinance include:

Source: TH Pg: No: 8

Panchmukhi lake is recently seen in news, it is located at

a) Assam

b) West Bengal

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Gujarat

Answer: (d) Gujarat

Explanation:

In NEWS: Crocs relocated from Gujarat lake

About Panchmuli lake

About Statue of Unity

Consider the following statements regarding NIPUN Bharat Mission:

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: Literacy, numeracy mission deadline pushed to 2027

About NIPUN Bharat Mission

Source: TH Pg: No: 10

What is the aim of PM-WANI?

a) It is a scheme meant to increase Wi-fi access throughout the country

b) It is a direct market intervention scheme of the Department of Pharmaceuticals

c) It aims to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country

d) It aims to provide financial assistance to BPL patients

Answer: (a) It is a scheme meant to increase Wi-fi access throughout the country

Explanation:

In NEWS: Baidebettu to get Wi-Fi connectivity under PM-WANI

About the PM-WANI

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/baidebettu-to-get-wi-fi-connectivity-under-pm-wani/article35047497.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: KVIC’s Unique Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1732621

Satya Shodhak Samaj organized

a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar

b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat

c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra

d) a peasant movement in Punjab

Answer: (c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra

Explanation:

In Poona, Jotirao Phule, though a Mali by caste and of comparatively little education, started the association called the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 for asserting the worth of man irrespective of caste. He demanded representation of all classes of the Hindus in all the local bodies, in services and institutions and also established a primary school for the so-called untouchables in Poona. Hence option (c) is correct.