1.Consider the following statements regardingUnmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules,2020

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: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Draft rules prohibit use of drones for delivery

Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) has issued draft rules for drones termed The Unmanned Aircraft System(UAS) Rules,2020.

Drones or Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) is an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote pilot station. DGCA has identified multiple categories of drones: Nano (up to 250 g), Micro ( over 250 g), small (2-25 kg), medium (25-150 kg) and large (over 150 kg).

Key Draft Rules:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/draft-rules-prohibit-use-of-drones-for-delivery/article31760839.ece

2.Consider the following statements regardingPrevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways

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: National awareness campaign on Prevention of Human, Animal Mortality on Highways launched

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=National-awareness-campaign-on-Prevention-of-Human%2C-Animal-Mortality-on-Highways-launched&id=390509

3.Consider the following statements regardingLIDAR Technology

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: How archaeologists continued digging from home during lockdown

LiDAR in India

LIDAR Technology:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/how-archaeologists-continued-digging-from-home-during-lockdown/article31760027.ece

4.Consider the following statements regarding Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

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: Bankruptcy code gets suspended for 6 months

About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 :

Source: https://www.livemint.com/politics/policy/bankruptcy-code-put-on-hold-for-one-year-11589744552108.html

5.Consider the following statements regarding Jaya Jaitly task force

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: WCD Ministry constitutes task force to examine issues related to lowering Maternal Mortality Rate

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=WCD-Ministry-constitutes-task-force-to-examine-issues-related-to-lowering-Maternal-Mortality-Rate&id=390586

6.Consider the following statements regarding Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab

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: NCL Pune develops indigenous nasopharyngeal swab for collecting samples

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/covid-19-csir-ncl-develops-indigenous-nasopharyngeal-swabs/story-AwFr2jfRngv4LsoUzVyqpM.html

7.Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Aditya’, that was in the news recently?

Answer: (d) India’s first solar­powered ferry

Explanation:

In NEWS: India’s solar ferry sails into global contest

Source: TH

8.Consider the following statements regarding TRAFFIC

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: Poaching doubled during lockdown, says wildlife trade monitoring group

About Traffic India:

Source: TH

9.Consider the following statements

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: Aerosol characterization and radiative effects at High Altitude site in Western-Trans Himalayas

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1629589

10.What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto

Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

Foundation of Muslim League

Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to the elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

Answer: (b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

Explanation: