Consider the following Statements regarding Consumer Price Index

It measures price changes from the perspective of a retail buyer.

It is released by the National Statistical Office

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:

About Consumer Price Index

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/rbi-mpc-interest-rates-7176511/


Consider the following Statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

It is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013.

The maternity benefits are not available to those in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking

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: PMMVY beneficiaries cross 1.75 crore

About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Objectives

Target beneficiaries

Criteria: 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pmmvy-beneficiaries-cross-175-crore/article33750096.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Regional Rural Banks

It was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group

As per guidelines of Reserve Bank of India , the RRBs have to provide 25 per cent of their total credit under Priority Sector Lending

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: SBI chairman calls for deployment of technology in RRBs

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs):

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/sbi-chairman-calls-for-deployment-of-technology-in-rrbs/article33762524.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission

It is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in India

It will be based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission.

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: Two lakh 87 thousand crore rupees outlay proposed for Jal Jeevan Mission (URBAN) in Budget

Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban):

Objectives:

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Two-lakh-87-thousand-crore-rupees-outlay-proposed-for-Jal-Jeevan-Mission-(URBAN)-in-Budget&id=409126


Consider the following Statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

It will be implemented by Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development

It was introduced with a vision of expanding irrigation coverage and using the water more efficiently 

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: MIF is proposed to be doubled by augmenting it by another Rs.5,000 crores

About Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Source:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1695228#:~:text=To%20further%20strengthen%20%26%20expand%20the,by%20another%20Rs.%205%2C000%20crores.


Consider the following Statements regarding Nirbhaya Fund

It is a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women 

It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs 

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: Nirbhaya Fund Framework

Under Nirbhaya Fund, schemes/ projects worth Rs. 9288.45 Cr. have been appraised till date

About Nirbhaya Fund

Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1695202


Consider the following Statements regarding Bombay Natural History Society

It is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research.

It has been designated as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’ by the Department of Science and Technology.

It is the partner of BirdLife International in India

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3 

Explanation:

In News: Bihar starts tagging migratory birds for conservation

About BNHS: 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/bihar-starts-tagging-migratory-birds-for-conservation-75404


In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 

Carbon dioxide 

Carbon monoxide 

Nitrogen dioxide 

Sulfur dioxide 

Methane

 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (b) 2,3 and 4 only 

Explanation:

In News: Light rain chases away pollution, AQI moderate in Delhi

About Air Quality Index

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/light-rain-chases-away-pollution-aqi-moderate-indelhi-101612559552380.html


Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’? 

Arunachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh 

Karnataka 

Maharashtra

Answer: (d) Maharashtra

Explanation:

The Blue Mormon is a large, swallowtail butterfly found primarily in Sri Lanka and India, mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts. It may occasionally be spotted in the Maharashtrian mainland between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra.

Maharashtra has become the first State in the country to have a ‘State butterfly.’ Thus all statements are wrong.


Consider the following statements:

The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 

The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. 

Which of the statements 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:

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