Which of the main crimes come under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court?

Crime of aggression

Crimes against humanity

War crimes

Genocide

Select the correct option from the given below codes

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

Answer: (d) 1,2,3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS: International Criminal Court investigates alleged crimes in Palestinian territories

About International Criminal Court (ICC)

The court has jurisdiction over four main crimes: 

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/international-criminal-court-investigates-alleged-crimes-in-palestinian-territories/article33981746.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

It is a tax treaty signed between two or more countries to help taxpayers avoid paying double taxes on the same income.

It becomes applicable in cases where an individual is a resident of one nation, but earns income in another.

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: NRIs, Foreign nationals stranded in India to submit details of double taxation by March 31

About Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

It is a tax treaty signed between two or more countries to help taxpayers avoid paying double taxes on the same income. Hence statement 1 is correct

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/nris-foreign-nationals-stranded-in-india-to-submit-details-of-double-taxation-by-march-31/article33984022.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Trojan Horse

  1. It is a type of malicious computer software (malware) disguised within legitimate or beneficial programs or files.
  2. It usually spreads through instant-messaging software, e-mail attachments, or Web downloads.

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: 14 Trojan horses found in servers, says Minister

About Trojan horse

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/14-trojan-horses-found-in-servers-says-minister/article33983183.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Freedom in the World Index

  1. It is an annual global report on political rights and civil liberties.
  2. It has demoted India’s freedom score from “free” to “partly free” due to erosion of rights and civil liberties.

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: India downgraded from ‘free’ to ‘partly free’ in democracy report

About Freedom in the World Index

Source:https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-downgraded-from-free-to-partly-free-in-democracy-report-101614810847391.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Covaxin

It is India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech

It is developed using Whole-Virion Inactivated Vero Cell derived platform technology.

They contain dead virus incapable of infecting people and able to instruct the immune system

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine claimed to have 80.6% efficacy

Bharat Biotech International Ltd came out with the first interim analysis of its novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, Covaxin, March 3, 2021. It claimed an efficacy of 80.6 per cent.

About Covaxin vaccine:

Source:https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/bharat-biotech-covid-19-vaccine-claimed-to-have-80-6-efficacy-75753


Food Waste Index Report 2021 is released by which of the following international organisations? 

  1. United Nations Environment Programme
  2. Food and Agriculture Organization
  3. World Food Programme
  4. International Fund For Agricultural Development

Answer: (a) United Nations Environment Programme

Explanation:

In NEWS: 17 percent of all food available at consumer levels was wasted in 2019, reveals Food Waste Index

Source:https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/17-per-cent-of-all-food-available-at-consumer-levels-was-wasted-in-2019-reveals-food-waste-index-75771


The term Raorchestes drutaahu and Raorchestes kakkayamensis often seen in news, it refers to

  1. Invasive earthworm
  2. Blue worm recently found in Tripura
  3. Freshwater Fish
  4. New species of shrub frogs

Answer: (d) New species of shrub frogs

Explanation:

In NEWS: Five new species of shrub frogs found in Western Ghats

About new species of frogs:

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/five-new-species-of-shrub-frogs-found-in-western-ghats/article33979873.ece


The term “Bao-dhaan” recently seen in news, it is related to

  1. It is one of the five species of monotremes
  2. It is a red rice rich in Iron and is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam
  3. It is the first cultural media platform of India
  4. It is a terracotta products made from the special soil found in Bhathat area of Uttar Pradesh‘

Answer: (b) It is a red rice rich in Iron and is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS: First consignment of ‘red rice’ from Assam flagged off to US

Source:https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/mar/05/first-consignment-of-red-rice-from-assam-flagged-off-to-us-2272551.html


Consider the following statements: 

With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

  1. legislative function.
  2. executive function. 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 only 
  2. 2 only 
  3. Both 1 and 2 
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Directive Principles of state policy cannot act as constraints/limitations on the government because they are not enforceable and they are fundamental to the governance of a country. Fundamental Rights operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislatureHence option (d) is correct


Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? 

Liberty of thought

Economic liberty 

Liberty of expression 

Liberty of belief

Answer: (b) Economic liberty 

Explanation:

The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, through their Fundamental Rights, enforceable in court of law, in case of violation. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in our Preamble have been taken from the French Revolution (1789–1799).