1.Consider the following statements regarding State Food Safety Index (SFSI)

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates first-ever World Food Safety Day

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1573662

2.Consider the following statements regarding Coro-bot

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: 23 yr old engineer from Maharashtra develops ‘Coro-bot’ to reduce physical contact of care-givers with COVID-19 patients

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=390705

3.Ukai Dam is constructed across which of the following river in India?

Answer: (a) Tapi River

Explanation:

In NEWS: Full reservoirs as monsoon sets in: Why India should watch out for floods

About Ukai Dam

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/natural-disasters/full-reservoirs-as-monsoon-sets-in-why-india-should-watch-out-for-floods-71577

4.Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate

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: Enforcement Directorate to seek extradition of Iqbal Mirchi

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches at five locations, connected to Cox & Kings Group in the Yes Bank scam. According to ED, CKG has borrowed ₹3,642 crores from the private lender.

About Enforcement Directorate:

Functions of Enforcement Directorate:

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/enforcement-directorate-to-seek-extradition-of-iqbal-mirchis-kin/articleshow/76293358.cms

5.Consider the following statements regarding ANANYA

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: DIAT develops disinfectant spray to combat Covid-19

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/diat-develops-disinfectant-spray-to-combat-covid-19-6449281/

6.Consider the following statements regarding Permafrost

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?

The thawing of permafrost is the principal reason that led to the recent 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia. The thermoelectric plant at Norilsk (3,000 km northeast of Moscow) is built entirely on permafrost, whose weakening over the years due to climate change caused the plant to sink.

About permafrost

The Earth’s polar and high altitude regions — its principal permafrost reservoirs — are the most threatened by climate change. According to the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Arctic regions are warming twice as fast compared to the rest of the planet, its current rate of temperature change being the highest in 2,000 years.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/russia-arctic-oil-leak-permafrost-6450195/

7.Recently, the term ‘Haidou-1’, is seen in news, what is it?

Answer: (d) An unnamed submersible

Explanation:

In NEWS: China’s unmanned submersible Haidou-1 takes 10,907-meter dive at world’s deepest point in new world record

In 2011, China entered into a deal with the International Seabed Authority for a polymetallic sulfide exploration area of 10,000 square kms in the Indian Ocean for 15 years.

Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/science/china-unmanned-submersible-haidou-1-new-world-record-624692

8.Consider the following statements regarding International Seabed Authority

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

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

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: China’s Unmanned Submersible Haidou-1 Sets New Record By Diving 10,907 Meters

About International Seabed Authority:

Source: https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/china/chinas-unnamed-submersible-haidou-1-sets-new-record.html

9.Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative is associated with

Answer: (b) World Bank

Explanation:

In NEWS: World Bank-ISA Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative has mobilised $333 m

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/world-bank-isa-solar-risk-mitigation-initiative-has-mobilised-333-m/article31780260.ece

10.In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?

Answer: (d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

Explanation: