Consider the following Statements regarding Sudden stratospheric warming

It is a rapid warming up to about 50 °C in between 10 km and 50 km above the earth’s surface.

It leads to a warm Arctic not only in the stratosphere but also in the troposphere as well

It doesn’t happen every year.

 

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rain check: What caused south Indian deluge in early January?

What is sudden stratospheric warming (SSM)?

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/rain-check-what-caused-south-indian-deluge-in-early-january–75305


Consider the following Statements,

  1. Measurement of biomass in terms of dry weight is more accurate.
  2. Each trophic level has a certain mass of living material at a particular time called as the standing crop
  3.  

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: Rain check: What caused south Indian deluge in early January?

About standing crop.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/rain-check-what-caused-south-indian-deluge-in-early-january–75305


Consider the following Statements regarding Rajya Sabha

  1. The retiring members are not eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of times.
  2. The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha

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: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rajya Sabha members bid farewell to four retiring members

About Rajya Sabha

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/rajya-sabha-members-bid-farewell-to-four-retiring-members-121020901369_1.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Kisan Credit Cards

It was created by NPCI

It was developed on the recommendations of R.V.GUPTA committee to provide term loans for agricultural needs.

The farmers can take out a loan of up to Rs.3 lakh

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

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: More than 187 lakh Kisan Credit Cards issued to farmers in last one year, says Anurag Singh Thakur

More than 187 lakh Kisan Credit Cards with credit limit of one lakh 76 thousand crore rupees have been sanctioned to farmers across the country during the last one year.

About Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)

The eligibility criteria for the KCC scheme are as follows:

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=More-than-187-lakh-Kisan-Credit-Cards-issued-to-farmers-in-last-one-year%2C-says-Anurag-Singh-Thakur&id=409553


The term Arka Shubha is sometimes seen in the news, is related to which of the following option?

a new variety of marigold

a new variety of wheat

a new variety of Rice

a new variety of cotton

Answer: (a)a new variety of marigold

Explanation:

In NEWS: Bengaluru scientists develop new marigold variety

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/bengaluru-scientists-develop-new-marigold-variety/article33795721.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission

  1. It is launched in by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Venture Capital Fund
  2. It aims to promote entrepreneurship among the SC Youth with special preference to Divyangs.

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:Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission Under VCF-SC

Objectives:

Benefits:

Source:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1696875#:~:text=The%20Ministry%20of%20Social%20Justice,SC)%20on%2030th%20September%202020.


Consider the following Statements

  1. Parliamentary privilege refers to the right and immunity enjoyed by legislatures, in which legislators are granted protection against civil or criminal liability 
  2. The powers, privileges and immunities of either House of the Indian Parliament and of its Members and committees are laid down in Article 105 of the Constitution

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: BJP MP Chaudhary issues breach of privilege notice against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra

What is parliamentary privilege? 

 Are these parliamentary privileges defined under law? 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-mp-chaudhary-issues-breach-of-privilege-notice-against-trinamool-mp-mahua-moitra/article33805537.ece


Rajbongshi people are an ethnic group inhabiting parts of:

Kerala

Assam

Rajasthan

Punjab

Answer: (b) Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS: Exiled Bengal leader hints at ST status for Koch-Rajbongshis

Who are Koch Rajbongshis?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/exiled-bengal-leader-hints-at-st-status-for-koch-rajbongshis/article33810286.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding TRIFOOD Scheme

  1. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
  2. It is implemented in the backdrop of VanDhan Yojana to promote value addition to Minor Forest Produce

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:

About TRIFOOD Scheme

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1696800


With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

  1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 
  2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. 

Which of the statements 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:

The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68) who was initially a Jaina and a minister in the court of a Chalukya king. His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga).The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the “pollution” attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They also questioned the theory of rebirth. These won them followers amongst those who were marginalised within the Brahmanical social order. Hence statement 1 is correct.

Siddhas (Sittars) Saiva school in Tamil Nadu which held the monotheistic puritan creed and roundly condemned idolatry, there history are not known they seem to be known as most active during 16th and 17th century.. Hence statement 2 is correct.