With respect to Operation Greens Scheme, consider the following statements:

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: Operation Greens Scheme

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744337

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: Carbon-based non-toxic and reusable wrapper to increase shelf life of fruits

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744053

Consider the following statements regarding Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4):

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya presides over the release of Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019 National Fact Sheet

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744555

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: Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, in New Delhi

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744615

Consider the following statements:

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: The Union Home Minister has chaired the 36th meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.

About Official Language Resolution:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744615

Consider the following statements regarding Pusa Decomposer:

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: Steps taken by the Government for awareness about the new low-cost capsule which can convert the paddy stubble into bio-manure

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744517

Consider the following statements regarding Marburg Virus:

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: West Africa records 1st death from ‘highly infectious’ Marburg virus

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/west-africa-records-1st-death-from-highly-infectious-marburg-virus-78381

With respect to Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus, consider the following statements:

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: Wild elephant tests positive for herpes virus in Odisha forest

In 2019, five elephants had died within 33 days in Odisha after testing positive for herpes

The autopsy report revealed that the death was due to acute haemorrhagic disease caused by the elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a fatal infection found in captive as well as wild elephants.

About Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/wild-elephant-tests-positive-for-herpes-virus-in-odisha-forest-78408

Consider the following statements regarding EOS-03 mission:

 

It is a state-of-the-art agile Earth observation satellite.

It was launched using the GSLV and not PSLV.

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: EOS-03 satellite launch: ‘Mission could not be fully accomplished’, says ISRO chief K Sivan

Sourcehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/isro-eos-o3-satellite-gslv-rocket-mission-malfunction-explained-7449977/

 Building ‘Kalyana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Answer: (d) Vijayanagara

Explanation: