Consider the following statements regarding Pardoning Powers of Governor

1.Article 161 of the Constitution provides the Governor with the power to remit or commute the sentence of any prisoner.

2.Governor can grant pardon to a person awarded death sentence

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: Rajiv Gandhi murder case: Governor can rule on convicts’ plea, says SC

About Pardoning Powers of Governor

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajiv-murder-case-probe-into-larger-conspiracy-does-not-concern-convicts-already-in-jail-says-sc/article33010749.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Man and the Biosphere

1.Tamil Nadu’s Niligiri Biosphere Reserve was the first of India’s reserves to make it to UNESCO’s list in 2000.

2.Under this programme, Protection is granted only to the flora and fauna of the protected region

3.It is an intergovernmental scientific programme by UNEP

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Madhya Pradesh: Unesco stripes for Panna Biosphere Reserve

About MAB programme

India’s list of world network of biosphere reserves under MAB:

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-unesco-stripes-for-panna-biosphere-reserve/articleshow/78963588.cms


The Connaught Rangers are seen in news, they are closely associated with:

1.Irish mutiny in India

2.Indian Mutiny

3.chittagong armoury raid

4.Boer war conspiracy in India

Answer: (a) Irish mutiny in India

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: How Irish freedom movement resonated in rebellion in Punjab

Ireland is commemorating 100 years of the mutiny by a British Army battalion stationed in Jalandhar and Solan in Punjab in support of the Irish freedom movement.

Which Irish unit mutinied in India?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-how-the-irish-freedom-movement-resonated-in-a-rebellion-in-punjab-6923812/


Consider the following statements regarding Gilgit-Baltistan Region

1.It is the northernmost territory administered by Afghanistan

2.The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) passes through the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

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: Importance of Gilgit-Baltistan, and why Pakistan has given it provisional province status

On November 1, observed every year in Gilgit-Baltistan as “Independence Day”, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that his government would give the region “provisional provincial status”.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gilgit-baltistan-pakistan-provincial-status-china-6930610/


With reference to Mallakhamb, consider the following statements

1.Mallakhamb is one of the few games that is played against gravity.

2.It functions on a synergy of mind and body, employing every muscle in a way that enables a person to develop speed, stamina and better health.

3.The origin of this ancient Indian sport can be traced to earlier part of the 12th century.

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

  1. 1 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: Who are America’s Mallakhamb couple that PM Modi spokes about in Mann ki batt?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-who-are-americas-mallakhamb-couple-that-narendra-modi-spoke-about-in-mann-ki-baat-6922740/


Consider the following statements regarding Tele-law

1.It brings free legal advice through video or audio conferencing at Common Service Centre

2.It was launched by the department of Tele-communication in 2017.

3.The Tele-Law service is proactively outreached to groups and communities through a cadre of frontline volunteers provided by NALSA and CSC- e Governance

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

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

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Tele-Law touches a new milestone; 4 Lakh beneficiaries received legal advice under the initiative through CSC

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1669756


National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) report which was released by which of the following?

1.Niti Aayog

2.Ministry of Science and Technology

3.Ministry of Finance

4.None of the above

Answer: (b) Ministry of Science and Technology

Explanation:

In NEWS: Dr. Harsh Vardhan releases the NCAER Report on “Estimating the economic benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High Performance Computing Facilities

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1669815


With reference to COVID-19 shri shakthi challenge, consider the following statements

1.MyGov in collaboration with UN Women, launched the COVID-19 Shri Shakti Challenge.

2.Its objective was to encourage and involve women led startups to come up with innovative solutions that can help in the fight against COVID19 or solve problems that impact a large number of women.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In News: 6 women led startups win COVID-19 Shri Shakti Challenge organized by MyGov in Collaboration with UN Women


Shashi Shekhar Vempati Committee’ which was in news recently, is associated with which of the following?

1.Review TRP norms

2.Elephant Bonds

3.Report on Naxalism

4.Police Reforms

Answer: (a) Review TRP norms

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt forms panel to look into TRP system

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-forms-panel-to-look-into-trp-system-6949967/


Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

  1. Directive Principles of State Policy
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Preamble
  4. Seventh Schedule

Answer: (a) Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation:

A welfare state is a concept of government where the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well -being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. The Directive Principles of State Policy embody the concept of a ‘welfare state’.