Consider the following statements regarding Carbon monoxide:

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

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Researchers at IISER Bhopal to study atmospheric CO emissions

About Carbon monoxide

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/researchers-at-iiser-bhopal-to-study-atmospheric-co-emissions/article35168857.ece

. With reference to Geographical Indication tag, consider the following statements:

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

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Madurai malli, button rose, lily, chamanthi exported to US, Dubai

About Geographical Indication

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/madurai-malli-button-rose-lily-chamanthi-exported-to-us-dubai/article35212934.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Permanent Court of Arbitration:

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

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Cairn claims order to attach 20 India properties in Paris

About Permanent Court of Arbitration 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/cairn-energy-secures-french-court-order-to-seize-20-indian-govt-properties/article35206339.ece

Consider the following statements regarding State Legislative Council:

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

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to set up Legislative Council

About State Legislative Council:

Its members are elected by:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/west-bengal-assembly-passes-resolution-to-set-up-legislative-council/article35178112.ece

With respect to Zika Virus Disease, consider the following statements:

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: High alert in Kerala after Zika outbreak, 14 cases confirmed

About Zika Virus Disease

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/high-alert-in-kerala-after-zika-outbreak-14-cases-confirmed-101625840431851.html

Consider the following statements regarding Gangetic Dolphin:

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

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon

About Gangetic Dolphin: 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/work-on-india-s-first-dolphin-research-centre-to-start-in-patna-post-monsoon-77862

Consider the following statements regarding Enceladus:

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What plumes on Enceladus tell us about possibility of life on Saturn’s Moon

Are there methane-producing organisms on Earth?

About Enceladus

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/plumes-on-enceladus-possibility-of-life-on-saturns-moon-explained-7395434/

Consider the following statements regarding Inclusive Cities Center:

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: National Institute of Urban Affairs conducts Webinar to Commemorate the Launch of the Inclusive Cities Centre

About NIUA

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1734202

Consider the following statements regarding Wild Yak:

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

a) 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Himalayan yaks to be insured

About Wild Yak

Source: TH

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

a) Federalism

b) Democratic decentralization

c) Administrative delegation

d) Direct democracy

Answer: (b) Democratic decentralization

Explanation:

In January 1957, the Government of India appointed a committee to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) and to suggest measures for their better working. The chairman of this committee was Balwant Rai G Mehta. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 and recommended the establishment of the scheme of ‘democratic decentralisation’, which ultimately came to be known as Panchayati Raj. Hence option (d) is correct.