Consider the following statements regarding Khadi Prakritik:

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: Nitin Gadkari to promote Khadi Prakritik, India’s first paint made from Cow Dung

About Khadi Prakritik Paint:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nitin-gadkari-to-promote-khadi-prakritik-india-s-first-paint-made-from-cow-dung-101625576945303.html

With respect to appointment of governor, 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 3 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Eight states get new governors. Thawarch and Gehlot in the list

Eight states, including Karnataka and Haryana among others, on Tuesday, got new governors as President Ram Nath Kovind made several appointments and changes

About Governor’s appointment:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/eight-states-get-new-governors-here-s-a-list-101625555386290.html

Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 is released by which of the following international organisations?

a) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Food and  Agriculture Organization

b) World Food Programme and World Bank

c) International Fund for Agricultural Development

d) International Rice Research Institute

Answer: (a) Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Food and Agriculture Organization

Explanation:

In NEWS: Gap between countries on animal protein consumption to widen by 2030: Report

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/gap-between-countries-on-animal-protein-consumption-to-widen-by-2030-report-77831

Consider the following statements regarding Diamond:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Buxwaha diamond mining project will make Bundelkhand’s water scarcity worse: Experts

About Diamond

Diamond Distribution in India

Presently, the diamond fields of India are grouped into four regions:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/buxwaha-diamond-mining-project-will-make-bundelkhand-s-water-scarcity-worse-experts-77806

Consider the following statements regarding Black Panther:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c) 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Maharashtra: Black leopard sighted in Navegaon Nagzira Reserve

About Black Panther:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/black-leopard-sighted-in-navegaon-nagzira-reserve-7392459/

Consider the following statements regarding Matsya Setu:

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: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh launches the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1733198

Consider the following statements regarding Bhalia Wheat:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat shipped to Kenya, Lanka

Source: TH

Consider the following statements regarding Pegasus:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: New online platform maps Pegasus spread

About Pegasus.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/new-online-platform-maps-pegasus-spread/article35185350.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Authorized Economic Operators (AEO):

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: Launch of online filing of application for Authorised Economic Operators (AEO T2 and AEO T3)

About Authorized Economic Operators (AEO)

Indian AEO Programme:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1733432

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to

a) Define the jurisdiction of the Central and Provincial Governments.

b) Define the powers of the Secretary of State for India.

c) Impose censorship on the national

d) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Answer: (c) Improve the relationship between the Government of India and the Indian States.

Explanation:

Butler committee of 1927: