1.Consider the following statements regarding 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: The importance of India’s rising forex reserves amid Covid-19 economic crisis

What are forex reserves?

What’s the significance of rising forex reserves?

Where are India’s forex reserves kept?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-india-forex-reserves-covid-19-economic-crisis-6448701/

2.Galwan River, sometimes seen in news, is belonged to which of the following region?

Answer: (b) Aksai chin

Explanation:

In NEWS: New satellite images show positions of Indian, Chinese troops in Galwan valley ahead of military talks

About Galwan River

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/new-satellite-images-show-positions-of-indian-chinese-troops-in-galwan-valley-ahead-of-military-talks-1685521-2020-06-04

3.Consider the following statements regarding Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT)

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: Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630268

4.Consider the following statements with respect to Gulf Cooperation Council

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 Persian Gulf littoral, cooperative security is key

The Persian Gulf region has the presence of the major producers of crude oil and natural gas, and thereby contributing critically to the global economy.

Thus, maintaining peace in the geopolitically significant region through cooperative security by the regional members and major world economies is one of the best solutions to stabilize the region politically and economically.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-persian-gulf-littoral-cooperative-security-is-key/article31774318.ece

5.Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 is reported by the which of the following international organization?

Answer: (c) World bank

Explanation:

In NEWS: Economy to contract 3.2% in FY21: WB

Source: TH

6.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: Role of microRNA in growth and spread of tongue cancer cells

Source: TH

7.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: Asteroid flyby: Asteroid 163348 flew past Earth; All you need to know

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/asteroid-flyby-asteroid-163348-flew-past-earth-all-you-need-to-know/1984788/

8.Consider the following statements with respect to ARISE

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: CSIR, AIM join hands to promote culture of innovation, entrepreneurship

About Atal Research & Innovation for Small Enterprises (ARISE)

The major initiatives of AIM are:

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=390546

9.Consider the following statements with respect toTurant Customs programme

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: CBIC launches its flagship programme ‘Turant Customs’ at Bengaluru & Chennai

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=CBIC-launches-its-flagship-programme-%26%2339%3BTurant-Customs%26%2339%3B-at-Bengaluru-%26-Chennai&id=390791

10.With reference to communications technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation: