Consider the following statements regarding Bird Flue

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:Alappuzha, Kottayam in Kerala on high alert after bird flu cases detected

Two districts in Kerala, Alappuzha and Kottayam, have been put on high alert after bird flu cases have been confirmed in ducks

About Bird Flue:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/alappuzha-kottayam-in-kerala-on-high-alert-after-bird-flu-cases-detected/story-IjQjE8Rq3P45GsM4M4oIeO.html


Consider the following statements

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

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

Answer: b) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Track social media to check pangolin poaching

About Pangolin

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/track-social-media-to-check-pangolin-poaching/article33496812.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Indian Antarctic Program

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: 40th Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica launched

About Indian Antarctic Expedition

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/40th-indian-scientific-expedition-to-antarctica-launched-74917#:~:text=By%20India%20Science%20Wire&text=The%2040th%20Indian%20Scientific%20Expedition,board%2C%20January%205%2C%202021.


Consider the following statements regarding Faceless tax assessment scheme

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:Faceless tax scheme delivers 24,000 final orders: Pandey

About Faceless Tax Scheme

Why Faceless Tax Scheme was introduced?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/faceless-tax-scheme-delivers-24000-final-orders-pandey/article33495373.ece


Consider the following statements regarding TOYCATHON

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: c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

In News: Union Education Minister and Union Minister WCD and Textiles jointly launch Toycathon-2021 and Toycathon Portal

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1686270


Sabari River is one of the main tributaries of which of the following rivers?

Answer: b) Godavari

Explanation:

In NEWS: When a sacred river offers shelter, livelihood to 4 families

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/companions-of-the-sacred-sabari-on-tri-state-border/article33475225.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding School Bag Policy

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: DoE circular asks teachers to check weight of school bags

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/doe-circular-asks-teachers-to-check-weight-of-school-bags/article33497012.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding RashtriyaKamdhenuAayog

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:RashtriyaKamdhenuAayog to hold online exam on cow science on Feb 25

About RashtriyaKamdhenuAayog (RKA)

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/rashtriya-kamdhenu-aayog-to-hold-online-exam-on-cow-science-on-feb-25/story-9SsUqvi1FhrChdlEjKqCSK.html


Global Economic Prospects report is published by theWorld Bank

Answer: (a) World Bank

Explanation:

In NEWS:Global and India output set to expand in 2021-2022, says World Bank. Hence option (a) is correct

What is Technical recessionary phase?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/global-and-india-output-set-to-expand-in-2021-2022-world-bank/article33503651.ece


What does venture capital mean?

Answer: (b) A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs


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