Consider the following statements regarding Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

  1. The Rules are applicable to all over India except special economic zones
  2. Responsibilities of Generators have been introduced to segregate waste in to three streams, Wet, Dry and domestic hazardous wastes
  3. Burning of solid waste generated in open public places has been prohibited

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: b) 2 and 3 only

Explanations:

In News: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/three-firms-bid-for-biomining-of-waste-in-brahmapuram/article32556959.ece

Salient features of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

https://vikaspedia.in/energy/environment/waste-management/solid-waste-management-rules

 Which of the following does not constitute border for Aegean sea?

  1. Turkey
  2. Greece
  3. Italy
  4. Ukraine

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: b) 3 and 4 only

In News: https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/can-help-with-turkey-greece-tension-russia/article32556558.ece

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Consider the following statements regarding office of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  1. Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman’s office when it is vacant or when Vice President acts as President or Absent from sitting of the house
  2. Article 89 and 91 of the Constitution provides the provisions and power of the office of Deputy Chairman
  3. Deputy Chairman acts as a Subordinate to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. All of the Above

Correct Answer: b) 1 and 2 Only

Explanation:

In News: Congress for Joint nominee for post of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The post fell vacant after the tenure of JD (U) MP Harivansh expired in April this year. He has been re-elected to the house from Bihar and is expected to be the NDA’s candidate for the post while the name of DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has been doing rounds as the opposition candidate. The election will be held on the first day of the monsoon session starting September 14. The budget session was called off in March due to Covid-19.

The Deputy Chairman is a constitutional position created under Article 89 and 91 of the Constitution, which specifies that Rajya Sabha shall choose one of its MPs to be the Deputy Chairman as often as the position becomes vacant. Hence statement 2 is correct

The Deputy Chairman performs the duties of the Chairman’s office when it is vacant or when the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President. He also acts as the Chairman when the latter is absent from the sitting of the House. In both the cases, he has all the powers of the Chairman. Hence Statement 1 is correct.

The Deputy Chair is the one position that is elected solely by members of Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Chairman also plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the House.

The Deputy Chairman is not subordinate to the Chairman. He is directly responsible to the Rajya Sabha. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.

The Deputy Chairman is entitled to a regular salary and allowance which are fixed by Parliament and are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Source: The Hindu


Consider the following statements regarding Non Align Movement

1. It was formed in 1961 based on the principles agreed in Bandung Conference of 1955

2. Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the chief architects of the principle of Non Alignment

3. It is a forum formed under USA’s leadership to oppose USSR during the Cold War

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Correct Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In News: What is in a NAM and India’s alignment

Source: The Hindu Editorial


Consider the following regarding International Solar Alliance (ISA)

  1. The International Solar Alliance is a group of nations that lies within the Tropics (Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn)
     
  2. It is a platform for the collaboration countries in the domain of energy and maritime security.
    Select the correct answer using the code below
  3. 1 only
  4. 2 only
  5. Both 1 and 2
  6. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 2 is not correct

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Which of the following is correct about Air Suvidha portal?

  1. Air Suvidha portal is offering a contactless service to flight passengers who have a connecting flight from Delhi to other states
  2. It is only available only for Indian Citizens

Select the correct answer using the code below

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Air Suvidha portal is offering a contactless service to international fliers who have a connecting flight from Delhi to other states. While the protocol for institutional quarantine of international passengers varies from state to state, all international passengers arriving in India can use the Air Suvidha portal to fill self-declaration and exemption forms. Those who are exempted can skip institutional quarantine and head home.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/air-suvidha-portal-for-international-fliers-how-to-avail-service-to-skip-institutional-quarantine-6586660/

Multidimensional Poverty Index is released by

  1. Niti Aayog
  2. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  3. Central Statistics Office (CSO)
  4. National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)

Answer: a) Niti aayog

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/global-multidimensional-poverty-index-niti-aayog-to-leverage-monitoring-mechanism-sets-up-panel/2077231/

Consider the following statements with respect to Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

1.The award was instituted by the government in 1992 on the 75th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

2

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has won the award for the year 2019.

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

  1. a.  1 only
  2. b.  2 only
  3. c.  Both 1 and 2
  4. d.  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : d

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development


Consider the following statements with respect to Assam Rifles

1.It conducts counter insurgency operations in the North-East, under control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

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 : b


Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Nagpur

(d) Pune

Answer:a) Bengaluru

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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-rains-waterlogging-weather-forecast-news-6589075/