Which of the following best describes Ecozone?

a) It is a production process that would bring about minimum pollution or deterioration to the environment.

b) It is a process of recycling organic waste

c) It is a zone of junction or a transition area between two biomes

d)It is the broadest biogeographic division of the Earth’s land surface, based on distributional patterns of terrestrial organisms.

Answer: (d) It is the broadest biogeographic division of the Earth’s land surface, based on distributional patterns of terrestrial organisms

Explanation:

In NEWS: Ecozone proposals on 3 sanctuaries rejected

What is an Ecozone?

The Indian region is composed of two realms. They are:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ecozone-proposals-on-3-sanctuaries-rejected/article33776612.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding SVAMITVA Scheme

    1)Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is the Nodal Ministry for implementation of the scheme.

    2)It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology.

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: Around 2.30 lakh property cards distributed under SVAMITVA scheme

About Scheme

Source: https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/around-2-30-lakh-property-cards-distributed-under-svamitva-scheme/80759210


Consider the following pairs of Heavy Metals and diseases

Heavy Metals               Diseases

 1)Arsenic             Black foot

 2)Mercury            Minamata

 3)Cadmium          Itai-Itai

 4)Nitrate             Blue Baby syndrome

 Which of the above pairs have been correctly matched?

 a)1 only 

 b)1 and 3 only 

 c)1, 2 and 3 only 

 d)All of the above

 Answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation:

In NEWS: Lockdown reduced chemical concentration in Ganga by 50%: IIT-Kanpur study

About Heavy metal

Heavy Metal         Disease

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/lockdown-reduced-chemical-concentration-in-ganga-by-50-iit-kanpur-study-121020800713_1.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Motion of Thanks

 1. Article 87 of the Constitution regulating the procedure of either House for the allotment of time for discussion of the matters referred to in the President’s Address.

 2. Three days are allotted for the discussion on the Motion of Thanks.

 3. It must be passed in the House

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

 a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only

 c) 3 only

 d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM Modi’s reply to motion of thanks to President’s address likely in Lok Sabha

About Motion of Thanks

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-s-reply-to-president-s-address-may-take-place-in-ls-tomorrow-101612887658595.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Floating Rate Bonds

 1)They are fixed income instruments offered by the Government of India which come with a lock-in period.

 2)All residents of India and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) are eligible to invest in FRBs.

 3)Non-Resident Indian also invest in this bond.

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

 a) 1 and 2 only

 b) 2 and 3 only

 c) 3 only

 d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government Of India Announces Sale Of Four Dated Securities For A Notified Amount Of Rs 26000 Crore

What is Floating Rate Bonds?

Eligibility criterion for FRBs

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/government-of-india-announces-sale-of-four-dated-securities-for-a-notified-amount-of-rs-26000-crore-121020900174_1.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Einsteinium

 1) It is a highly radioactive element.

 2) It was discovered in 1952 in the debris of the first hydrogen bomb.

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: Explained: What is Einsteinium, the mysterious element named after Albert Einstein?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-einsteinium-the-mysterious-element-named-after-albert-einstein-7179967/


Consider the following Statements regarding Lokpal

 1) It is a statutory body constituted under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013

 2) It has Suo motu power to proceed against any public servant.

 3) Anonymous complaints are considered by the Lokpal.

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Centre need not disclose Lokpal selection committee minutes, rules CIC

About Lokpal

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-need-not-disclose-lokpal-selection-committee-minutes-rules-cic/article33796767.ece


Sahtoot dam, which was in news recently is located in

 a) Iran

 b) Afghanistan c) Argentina 

  1.  d) New Zealand

Answer: (b) Afghanistan

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM Modi, Afghan Pres to ink Kabul dam agreement today: Why the Shahtoot dam project worries Pakistan

About Sahtoot Dam

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/pm-modi-afghan-pres-to-ink-kabul-dam-agreement-today-why-the-shahtoot-dam-project-worries-pakistan/717933


India has recently agreed for development of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) with which of the following country?

 a) South Korea

 b) United Kingdom

 c) Japan

 d) Australia

Answer: (b) United Kingdom

Explanation:

In NEWS: India and the UK have held discussions on promoting bilateral trade and investments between the two countries, and decided to launch an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) during the visit of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Hence option (b) is correct

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-uk-discusses-ways-to-promote-trade-investments/articleshow/80749897.cms


Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

 1)The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.

 2)Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 only 
  2.  b) 2 only 

 c) Both 1 and 2 

 d) Neither 1 nor 2

 Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation: