1.Consider the following statements regarding Coral Triangle Initiative

  1. It is a multilateral partnership of six countries working together to sustain extraordinary marine and coastal resources
  2. It is headquarter is based in Manado, Indonesia
  3. India is a partners of this initiative

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

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: The Coral Triangle Day (held every June 9) is a massive celebration of the Coral Triangle, the world’s epicentre of marine biodiversity

The Coral Triangle Day is an annual, open-sourced event that brings together individuals, organizations, and establishments on one special day of the year to shed light on ocean conservation and the numerous ways to protect and conserve the Coral Triangle.

The Coral Triangle, the world’s epicentre of marine diversity, is one of the 3 mega ecological complexes on our planet, together with the Congo Basin and the Amazon Rainforest.

About The Coral Triangle Initiative:

Source:https://wwf.panda.org/knowledge_hub/where_we_work/coraltriangle/events/coraltriangleday/

2.Consider the following statements

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: Now, more light on Sun’s coronal heating puzzle

About Sun corona:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/now-more-light-on-suns-coronal-heating-puzzle/article31733303.ece#:~:text=NCRA%20scientists%20discovered%20tiny%20radio,long%2Dpending%20coronal%20heating%20problem.

3.Which one of the following pairs of countries separated from each other by the 38thparallel?

Answer: (d) South Korea and North Korea

Explanation:

In NEWS: What we know about the hotlines to North Korea

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/north-korea-hotlines-with-south-korea-explained-6451698/

4.Consider the following statements regarding Asiatic lio

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: 29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat

About Asiatic lions

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/29-rise-in-asiatic-lion-numbers-says-gujarat/story-b6BPKWSGtuqqZmnqGr4EpM.html

5.Consider the following statements regarding Quality Council of India

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: QCI celebrates the World Accreditation Day, focuses on improving food safety

About Quality Council of India (QCI):

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/qci-celebrates-the-world-accreditation-day-focuses-on-improving-food-safety/articleshow/76296207.cms

6.Consider the following statement

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: Saturn’s moon Titan drifting away faster than previously thought

Source:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/saturns-moon-titan-drifting-away-faster-than-previously-thought/articleshow/76274693.cms

7.Consider the following statements regarding OSIRIS-REx Mission

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: NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Discovers Sunlight Cracking Rocks on Asteroid Bennu

About OSIRIS-Rex

Source: https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-osiris-rex-spacecraft-discovers-sunlight-cracking-rocks-on-asteroid-bennu/

https://zeenews.india.com/science/sunlight-can-crack-rocks-on-asteroid-bennu-reveal-osiris-rex-images-2289079.html

8.Consider the following statements regarding Heeng (asafoetida

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: IHBT to provide technical know-how to farmers to to enhance cultivation of heeng and saffron

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=IHBT-to-provide-technical-know-how-to-farmers-to-to-enhance-cultivation-of-heeng-and-saffron&id=390850

9.Indian Monsoon Index and Indian Rain Index is published by the

Answer: (a) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited

Explanation:

In NEWS: NCDEX to publish two rainfall-based indices

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/ncdex-to-publish-two-rainfall-based-indices-on-wednesday/articleshow/76288519.cms

10.The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of

Answer: (b) Lead Bank Scheme

Explanation: