With reference to the Indian National Movement, Martyr town of Dhekiajuli was related to 

Partition of Bengal

Non Co Operation Movement

Civil Disobedience movement

Quit India Movement

Answer: (d) Quit India Movement

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM’s Assam venue: ‘martyr town’ where a 12-yr-old fell to British bullets

·        


.Consider the following Statements regarding International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development 

It is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre about the changes happening to mountainous ecosystems due to impacts of climate change.

It has eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya and based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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: Number of glacial lakes rising, as is threat of similar incidents

About International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/glacial-lakes-uttarakhand-flash-flood-himalayan-region-7180457/


Consider the following Statements regarding Chipko Movement

It was a non-violent agitation in 1973 mostly participated by the women

It aim was to protect the trees by hugging them and not allowing cutting of these trees.

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: In Chamoli disaster revives tales of Gaura Devi and her role in Chipko movement

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/what-is/what-is-the-chipko-movement-google-doodle-5111644/


Which of the following conditions are correct regarding unrecognized political parties?

Newly registered parties

Those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in the assembly or general elections to become a state party

Those which have never contested elections since being registered

Select the correct options from the given below codes

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Donation reports of only 3.39% registered unrecognised parties for 2018-19 available in public domain: ADR

About unrecognised political parties:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/donation-reports-of-only-339-registered-unrecognised-parties-for-2018-19-available-in-public-domain-adr/article33758510.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)

It is a savings scheme introduced under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Act, 1952

It is administered and managed by the Central Board of Trustees

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: Tax on EPF interest will not impact all salaried individuals

About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2021/feb/08/tax-on-epf-interest-will-not-impact-all-salaried-individuals-2261045.html


With reference to biodiversity, Brookesia nana recently seen in the news is species of 

Plants

Birds

Reptiles

Amphinians

Answer: (c) Reptiles

Explanation:

In NEWS: World’s smallest reptile? How it compares to other reptiles

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/worlds-smallest-reptile-chameleon-madagascar-it-compares-to-other-reptiles-7180293/


Why is the plant Lantana camara often seen in the news?

It produces and emits light in the water

Its extract is widely used as an antiseptic

It is the only insectivorous plant endemic to India

It is the invasive species in tiger habitats across India

Answer: (d) It is the invasive species in tiger habitats across India

Explanation:

About Lantana camara

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/as-told-to-parliament-february-8-2021-indo-gangetic-plains-have-high-air-pollution-levels-75443


Consider the following Statements regarding World Sustainable Development Summit

It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute.

It is organized in accordance with the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris 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: Prime Minister to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 

About World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Prime-Minister-to-inaugurate-World-Sustainable-Development-Summit-2021-tomorrow&id=409470


Consider the following Statements regarding United Nations Human Rights Council

It is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.

It passes binding resolutions on human rights issues called the Universal Periodic Review

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: US President Joe Biden seeks to rejoin UN Human Rights Council

About United Nations Human Rights Council

Functions

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-president-joe-biden-seeks-to-rejoin-un-human-rights-council-7179425/


Which of the following is/are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

Undernourishment 

Child stunting 

Child mortality

 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (c) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. Calculated each year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the GHI highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger.

To reflect the multidimensional nature of hunger, the GHI combines the following four component indicators into one index: