Consider the following statements regarding Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

  1. It is a regional organization comprising more than 10 Member States.
  2. It came into being in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.

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: Germany launches Indo-Pacific strategy with ‘key role’ for India

ABOUT BIMSTEC:

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/germany-launches-indo-pacific-strategy-with-key-role-for-india/articleshow/77922462.cms


Consider the following statements regarding Election commission of India

1.It is an autonomous constitutional body which oversees the conduct of free and fair elections in the country.

2.It consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

3.The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of removal similar to that of a Supreme Court judge for by Parliament.

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: ECI formally welcomes Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Sunil Arora, and Election Commissioner Shri Sushil Chandra, formally welcomed Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar

About Election Commission of India

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1651088


Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission

1.It is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution

2.The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are binding on the government.

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:Finance Commission to consider recommending a range for fiscal deficit

The 15th Finance Commission will consider a suggestion to recommend a range instead of a fixed number for fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio in its report for award period of FY22-FY26, Commission Chairman NK Singh

About Finance Commission

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/finance-commission-to-consider-recommending-a-range-for-fiscal-deficit-6583571/


Recently, the term Novichok is seen in news, it is related to

  1. A nuclear submarine
  2. A new arctic research centre
  3. A disputed area near Crimea and Russia border
  4. A family of highly toxic nerve agents.

Answer: (d) A family of highly toxic nerve agents.

Explanation:

In NEWS:Explained: The toxic history of nerve agent Novichok

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nerve-agent-novichok-russia-alexei-navalny-6581702/


Consider the following statements regarding Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

  1. It is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention 
  2. It has 193 members including 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:

About Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nerve-agent-novichok-russia-alexei-navalny-6581702/


Recently, a report titled “Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for Food Systems” is released by

1.World Wildlife Fund(WWF)

2.UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

3.Climate Focus

4.All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation:

In NEWS:UN report flags changes in food system to boost climate action

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/un-report-flags-changes-in-food-system-to-boost-climate-action-73182


Consider the following statements

  1. Type 1 diabetes is/are characterized by deficient insulin production and requires daily administration of insulin.
  2. Type 2 diabetes results from the body’s ineffective use of insulin.

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:The ‘rice of diabetes’: an undeniable link

Type-1 diabetes:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-rice-of-diabetes-an-undeniable-link/article32516022.ece#:~:text=Photo%20Credit%3A%20AP-,Higher%20consumption%20of%20white%20rice%20regularly%20is%20associated%20with%20an,21%20countries%20over%209.5%20years.


Consider the following statements regarding Quadrilateral (Quad) Grouping

  1. It is the informal strategic dialogue between India, USA, Japan and Australia
  2. The idea of Quad was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007

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:A new dimension

About Quad

Source: TH


Consider the following statements regarding Young Child Outcome Index (YCOI)

1.According to this index, Kerala, Goa, Tripura and Tamil Nadu to be among the top performers

2.It is brought by the NITI Aayog

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:Vice President calls for well-strategized, collective action on multiple fronts to ensure well-being of young children

Young Child Outcome Index (YCOI)

Young child environment index 

Source: TH


With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 

1.IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 

2.An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below: 

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

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is not correct: The Indian Ocean Dipole is an irregular oscillation of sea-surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the ocean. 

Statement 2 is correct: an IOD can either aggravate or weaken the impact of El Nino on Indian monsoon. If there is a positive IOD, it can bring good rains to India despite of an El Nino year.