Recently, the Typhoon Haishen made landfall over which of the following country?

  1. Japan
  2. South America
  3. North America
  4. Africa

Answer: (a) Japan

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: How severe is typhoon Haishen?

Typhoon Haishen made landfall over southern Japan becoming the country’s second landfalling typhoon within a week. Hence option (a) is correct

What has been the impact of typhoon Haishen?

Why are hurricanes called typhoons in the North Pacific and Asia?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/typhoon-haishen-japan-impact-news-explained-6587555/


Consider the following statements regarding Household Social Consumption on Education in India report

  1. It is based on the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
  2. Kerala tops among the most literate state in the country followed by Delhi, Uttarkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Assam.

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: International Literacy Day 2020: Kerala most literate state in India, check rank-wise list

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/international-literacy-day-2020-kerala-most-literate-state-in-india-check-rank-wise-list/story-IodNVGgy5hc7PjEXUBKnIO.html


Consider the following statements regarding Low pressure systems

  1. It is a region of low atmospheric pressure that generally forms over the sea surface and carries a lot of moisture and winds with it in a roughly cylindrical formation.
  2. This system form during the monsoon season rarely grow into cyclones but could strengthen to intermediate depressions and deep depressions.

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: Record number of low pressure systems a cause of August floods

But how does an LPS influence rainfall during the monsoon season?

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/record-number-of-low-pressure-systems-a-cause-of-august-floods-73286


Consider the following statements regarding Asian Development Bank

  1. It is headquartered in Manila, Philippines and aims at reducing poverty in Asia and Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth and regional integration.
  2. India is the founding member of ADB.
  3. Japan holds the largest proportions of shares in this bank

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

  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: India, ADB sign 500 million US dollar loan for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System corridor

About Asian Development Bank

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=399363


Consider the following statements regarding ARISE-Atal New India Challenges (ANIC) initiative.

  1. It will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  2. It is a national program that seeks to promote research & innovation so as to increase competitiveness of Indian startups and MSMEs

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: Atal Innovation Mission Launches Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1652751


EASE Banking Reforms Index is prepared by the

  1. Reserve Bank of India
  2. Banking Codes and Standards Board of India
  3. Banks Board Bureau
  4. Indian Banking Association

Answer: (d) Indian Banking Association

Explanation:

In NEWS: Finance Minister unveils Doorstep Banking Services and declares EASE 2.0 Index Results

About EASE Banking Reforms Index

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1652723#:~:text=Performance%20of%20PSB%20on%20EASE,furthered%20the%20progress%20on%20reforms.


Living Planet Report 2020 is released by the

  1. World Wide Fund 
  2. World Bank
  3. United Nations Development Programme
  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Answer: (a) World Wide Fund

Explanation:

In NEWS: World lost 68% vertebrates in 1970-2016: WWF

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/world-lost-68-vertebrates-in-1970-2016-wwf-73300


Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

  1. It aims to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India
  2. It aims at enhancing fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne by 2024-25, increasing fisheries export earnings to Rs.1,00,000 crore by 2024-25.

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: PM Modi to digitally launch Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana & e-Gopala App today

About PM Matsya Sampada Yojana

Source: http://www.ddinews.gov.in/national/pm-modi-digitally-launch-pradhan-mantri-matsya-sampada-yojana-e-gopala-app-today


Consider the following statements regarding Rogan art

  1. It is originated in Persia.
  2. It is a form of textile painting made by using castor oil and natural colors.

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: Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/artist-jabbar-khatri-talks-about-rogan-arts-connect-during-covid-19/article32541097.ece


A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?

  1. Slowing economic growth rate
  2. Less equitable distribution of national income

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation: