Global Polio Eradication Initiative is led by the

1.World Bank

2.United Nations Economic and Social Council

3.Amnesty International

4.World Health Organization

Answer: (d) World Health Organization

Explanation:

In NEWS: Need emergency action to avert measles and polio epidemics, warn UN bodies

About Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/need-emergency-action-to-avert-measles-and-polio-epidemics-warn-un-bodies-74124


Consider the following statements regarding Co-Lending Model (CLM) scheme

1.It has launched by the Reserve Bank of India

2.Under this scheme, banks can provide loans along with Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) to priority sector borrowers based on a prior agreement.

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: RBI announces co-lending scheme for banks, NBFCs for priority sector

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/rbi-announces-co-lending-scheme-for-banks-nbfcs-for-priority-sector-120110501320_1.html


Consider the following statements

1.Assam shares their borders with all the north eastern states of India and West Bengal.

2.Meghalaya shares their border with only the state of Assam and West Bengal.

3.Assam does not share the border of any international country other than Bangladesh and Bhutan

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: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Assam raises border issues with Arunachal Pradesh

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/after-the-row-with-mizoram-assam-raises-border-issue-with-arunachal/article33041756.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Software Technology Parks of India

1.It is an autonomous Society set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India.

2.It is aimed at supporting 50 startups working on electronics product designing and development over the next five years.

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: STPI invests 400 cr. in office, connectivity infra

About Software Technology Parks of India

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/stpi-invests-400-cr-in-office-connectivity-infra/article33034565.ece/amp/


With reference to Flexi-cap scheme, which of the following statement is correct?

1.Flexi-cap funds that would have invest a minimum of 65% of total assets in equity, and allowed fund houses to rename existing schemes to the new category.

2.Flexi-cap funds will have 25% minimum allocation in large caps, midcaps and small caps

3.Reserve Bank of India introduced the Flexi cap fund

4.None of the above statements are correct.

Answer: (a) Flexi-cap funds that would have invest a minimum of 65% of total assets in equity, and allowed fund houses to rename existing schemes to the new category.

Explanation:

In NEWS: SEBI allows new fund category

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/sebi-allows-new-fund-category/article33048997.ece#:~:text=The%20Securities%20and%20Exchange%20Board,forced%20to%20reallocate%20their%20holdings.


With reference to Gandhian Young Technological Innovation awards, consider the following statements

1.The Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (SITARE-GYTI) awards are given every year to the most promising technologies developed by the students in life sciences, biotechnology, agriculture, medical devices

2.Sustainable Technological Innovations-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (SRISTI-GYTI) awards are given to students in other engineering disciplines.

3.The awards and appreciations are given under these two categories to encourage technology students to move towards setting up Biotech and other start-ups.

Select the incorrect answer using the code given below:

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: Dr Harsh Vardhan Presents Gandhian Young Technological Awards In Two Categories Virtually

Union Minister of Science & Technology gave away Gandhian Young Technological Awards in two categories -SITARE-GYTI and SRISTI-GYTI awards.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/education/dr-harsh-vardhan-presents-gandhian-young-technological-awards-in-two-categories-virtually


Consider the following statements

1.Unlike the President of India, the American President holds the office for 4 years.

2.Unlike the U.S. President, there is no limitation for re electing the president of India.

3.Both American and Indian President can only be removed from office through impeachment.

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

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 2 only
  4. None of the above

Answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation:

In NEWS: Joe Biden elected 46th President of the United States

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/joe-biden-elected-us-president-networks/article33049001.ece


Consider the following Pairs

1.PSLV c48 –           RISAT-2BR1

2.PSLV c49 –           EOS-01

3.PSLV c47 –           CARTOSAT-3

4.PSLV c45 –           EMISAT

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

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS: India launches earth observation satellite EOS-01, nine other satellites

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/pslv-c49-with-latest-earth-observation-satellite-eos-01-9-others-lifts-off/article33047287.ece


Which of the following protected areas not located in Arunachal Pradesh?

1.Dihang Dibang biosphere reserve

2.Namdapha Tiger Reserve

3.Mouling National Park

4.Orang National Park

5.Pakke Tiger Reserve

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer: (d) 4 only

Explanation:

In News: COVID-19 insurance for frontline staff of Arunachal tiger habitat

Recently, Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Arunachal Pradesh has become the first in the eight-State northeast to provide insurance cover against Covid-19 for “green soldiers”.

Other Protected Areas in Arunachal Pradesh:

Orang National Park is located in the state of Assam.

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/covid-19-insurance-for-frontline-staff-of-arunachal-tiger-habitat/article33039421.ece


One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

a.the final goal of a stateless society

b.lass struggle

c.bolition of private property

d.conomic determinism

Answer: (a) the final goal of a stateless society

Explanation:

The similarity and dissimilarity between Gandhism and Marxism are as under: (1) Conception of Ideal State: There is a great similarity between Mahatma Gandhi and Kart Marx. However, while the final aim of both them it the establishments of a stateless and classless society, their means for achieving this aim are different. Mahatma Gandhi wanted to achieve this end through non-violent means but Marx wanted to achieve it through violent means. (2) Capitalism: Though both Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx were opposed to capitalism and exploitation, yet they propagated different means to remove capitalism not by violent means but through economic decentralization, by encouraging cottage industries, and by making the capitalist trustees. Hence option (a) is correct