Which of the following is/are the suitable conditions for Tea Plantation?

Select the correct answer using the coded given below:

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: North Indian tea producers likely to see contraction in margins during current fiscal

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/north-indian-tea-producers-likely-to-see-contractions-in-margins-during-current-fiscal/article35796296.ece

Consider the following statements regarding minority community in India:

  1. The six communities were listed as minority communities in Indian constitution.
    1. The language of any linguistic minority group need not be one of the twenty-two languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Minority schools across India violating norms, says apex child rights body in latest report

Minority community:

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/aug/10/minority-schools-across-india-violating-norms-says-apex-child-rights-body-in-latest-report-2342790.html

NK Vishwanathan committee sometimes seen in news is related to?

  1. a) Strengthening Health Sector in India
  2. b) Rolls out CNG Buses
  3. c) Change land acquisition for mining
  4. d) Assess regulatory measures taken by RBI for UCBs

Answer: (d) Assess regulatory measures taken by RBI for UCBs

Explanation:

In NEWS: New licensing regime for urban co-operative banks in the pipeline

N S Vishwanathan committee:

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/new-licensing-regime-for-urban-co-operative-banks-in-the-pipeline-121080900030_1.html

Consider the following statements regarding Provisions of RTI Act:

  1. If the information is related to life and personal liberty then the information should be provided within 48 hours.
    1. An applicant making a request for information shall be required to give reason for requesting the information.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: No particular format required to file RTI: Haryana Information Commission

Provisions of RTI Act

Source: TH

Consider the following statements regarding Internet Governance Forum:

  1. It is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
    1. Its secretariat is located at the headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744012

Exercise Zayed Talwar 2021 is a bilateral naval exercise between

  1. a) Indian and UAE Navy
  2. b) India and USA Navy
  3. c) India and Madagascar Navy
  4. d) India and France Navy

Answer: (a) India and UAE Navy

Explanation:

In NEWS: Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy

Source: https://newsonair.com/2021/08/08/indian-navy-undertakes-bilateral-exercise-zayed-talwar-2021-with-uae-navy/

Consider the following statements regarding Seekho aur Kamao:

  1. It is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
    1. It is a skill development scheme for the youth of the 14 – 35 years age group.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744062

Consider the following statements regarding Inner Line Permit System:

  1. It was only applicable to the three North-Eastern States viz. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
    1. It is issued by the concerned State Government and can be issued for travel purposes solely.
    1. Foreigners need a Protected Area Permit to visit tourist places which are different from ILPs needed by domestic tourists.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Ladakh removes Inner Line Permit system for domestic tourists

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/ladakh-removes-inner-line-permit-system-for-domestic-tourists/as85172181.cms

Which of the following criteria are followed for declaring an area as Scheduled Area in india?

  1. preponderance of tribal population;
    1. compactness and reasonable size of the area;
  2. .    3. under-developed nature of the area; and
    1. Marked disparity in economic standard of the people.

Select the correct answer using the coe given below:

  1. a) 1 and 3 only
  2. b) 2, 3 and 4 only
  3. c) 2 and 4 ony
  4. d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS:

Fifth Schedule areas:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tribals-in-rajasthan-seek-morepanchayats-in-scheduled-areas/article35827374.ece

Consider the following statements:

  1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G2O group of countries.
    1. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation: