Consider the following statements regarding Chandrayaan-3

  1. It is the third lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation
  2. It consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover.

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: Chandrayaan-3 launch likely in early 2021, says Minister of State for Space Dr Jitendra Singh

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Chandrayaan-3-launch-likely-in-early-2021%2c-says-Minister-of-State-for-Space-Dr-Jitendra-Singh&id=399241


Consider the following statements regarding Land Ports Authority of India

  1. It is a statutory body established under the Land Ports Authority of India Act,2010.
  2. It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:First trial run on newly opened inland waterways from Daudkandi in Bangladesh to Sonamura in India completes successfully

About Land Ports Authority of India

The Authority may

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=First-trial-run-on-newly-opened-inland-waterways-from-Daudkandi-in-Bangladesh-to-Sonamura-in-India-completes-successfully&id=399136


Consider the following statements

  1. Forex reserves are external assets in the form of gold, SDRs and foreign currency assets accumulated by India and controlled by the RBI
  2. Rise in investment in foreign portfolio investors in Indian stocks and fall in crude oil prices are the major reason for the rise in forex reserves

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:Explained: Forex reserves at all-time high — why did this happen, and what does it mean for India’s economy?

What are forex reserves?

Why are forex reserves rising despite the slowdown in the economy?

What’s the significance of rising forex reserves?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-forex-reserves-at-all-time-high-why-did-this-happen-and-what-does-it-mean-for-indias-economy-6585276/


Consider the following statements regarding Assam Rifles

  1. It is one of the six central armed police forces
  2. It is the only paramilitary force with a dual control structure

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:Explained: Who controls Assam Rifles, and what is the tussle between MoD and MHA?

What is Assam Rifles?

Why do both MHA and MoD want full control?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-who-controls-assam-rifles-and-what-is-the-tussle-between-mod-and-mha-all-about-6584513/


Consider the following statements regarding State Business Reform Action Plan 2019

  1. Andhra Pradesh has bagged the first rank among all the states in the country
  2. It is prepared by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

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:Ranking of states based on implementation of Business Reform Action Plan for the year 2019 declared

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1651598


Consider the following statements regarding SFURTI Scheme

  1. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided for development of Khadi, coir and village Industries clusters.
  2. It is an initiative by Ministry of MSME 

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:10 clusters under SFURTI to be set up at a cost of about Rs 50 crore to benefit 5000 Artisans

About SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries) scheme:

OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1651736


Consider the following statements regarding Ground Level-Ozone

  1. It is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds 
  2. It usually increases when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries and chemical plants

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:Air pollution: Low ozone layer found over Brahmaputra river valley

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/environment/air-pollution-low-ozone-layer-found-over-brahmaputra-river-valley/story-GRC0DyHjIUXvZPoTZwggwJ.html


Consider the following statements regarding Moplah Rebellion

  1. The wagon tragedy incident is related to this rebellion
  2. Agrarian distress and landlord system are the major cause of this rebellion.

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:‘Moplah rioters’ not freedom fighters: report

About the Moplah Rebellion

Source: TH


Consider the following statements regarding Indian Council of Historical Research

  1. It is an autonomous body of the HRD Ministry
  2. It has provided financial assistance to the historians and direction to the research scholars in their multifarious topics of historical research through established historians and scholars of the country

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:Moplah rioters’ not freedom fighters: report

About Indian Council of Historical Research

Source: TH


If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit? 

  1. Bhitarkanika Mangroves 
  2. Chambal River 
  3. Pulicat Lake 
  4. DeeporBeel

Answer: (b) Chambal River

Explanation: