Consider the following statements regarding Martian auroras:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars

So, how are Martian auroras different?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/uae-hope-orbiter-discrete-auroras-mars-7390298/

Consider the following statements regarding aurora on Earth:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What UAE’s Hope orbiter tells us about discrete auroras on Mars

What causes an aurora on Earth?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/uae-hope-orbiter-discrete-auroras-mars-7390298/

With reference to Fengyun-3E (FY-3E), consider the following statements:

It is a new meteorological satellite launched by China.

It will monitor the global snow cover, sea surface temperature, natural disasters and ecology to better respond to climate change and prevent and mitigate meteorological disasters.

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: China launches new satellite to improve weather forecast, monitor sea temperature

About Fengyun-3E

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/china-launches-new-satellite-fy3e-7389963/

Consider the following statements regarding Harit Dhara:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/feed-developed-by-icar-also-increases-weight-milk-production-feed-supplement-reduces-methane-emissions-by-livestock-7389140/

Consider the following statements regarding Convention on the Rights of the Child:

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

 a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: US puts Pakistan, Turkey on Child Soldier Recruiter List; what this means

Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-us-has-put-pakistan-turkey-on-child-soldier-recruiter-list-what-does-it-mean-7387555/

With respect to Indus Water Treaty, consider the following statements:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: India to divert excess waters under Indus treaty to irrigate own land

About Indus Waters Treaty

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-to-divert-excess-waters-under-indus-treaty-to-irrigate-own-land-11625424591964.html

Consider the following statements regarding Tidal Wave:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic

About Tidal Wave

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/pollution/how-india-can-face-the-tidal-wave-of-marine-plastic-77819

Consider the following statements regarding Spinner Dolphins:

 

They are found in off-shore tropical waters around the world.

It is categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

It is included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Carcass of Spinner dolphin found in Odisha

About Spinner Dolphins

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/carcass-of-spinner-dolphin-found-in-odisha-77720

Consider the following statements regarding Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Ethiopia resumes filling disputed dam

About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ethiopia-resumes-filling-disputed-dam/article35178685.ece

The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to:

a) social reforms

b) educational reforms

c) reforms in police administration

d) constitutional reforms

Answer: (d) constitutional reforms

Explanation:

On 20th August, 1917 Lord Montague, the Secretary of State for India, made the following declaration in British Parliament: “ The Policy of His Majesty’s government… is that of increasing association of Indians in every branch of administration, and the gradual development of self-governing institutions, with a view to the progressive realization of responsible government in India as an integral part of the British empire.