1.Consider the following statements regarding Challenger Deep

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: What is Challenger Deep, the deepest spot in the ocean?

Sourcehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-ocean-expedition-explained-6451533/

2.Consider the following statements

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

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

Answer: (a) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Centre to take stock of Krishna and Godavari water utilisation

About the Inter-State Water Disputes:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-to-take-stock-of-krishna-and-godavari-water-utilisation/article31790230.ece

3.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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Don’t ‘turn a blind eye’ to the problem of bonded labour, Supreme Court tells Bihar

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dont-ignore-bonded-labour-sc-tells-bihar/article31787895.ece

4.Consider the following statements regarding India Rankings 2020

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: Union HRD Minister virtually releases “India Rankings 2020” for Higher Educational Institutions in New Delhi

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630867

5.Consider the following statements regarding Appendices I, II and III of the CITES

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: People importing “exotic live species” must make voluntary disclosure: Centre

About The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Species may be added to or removed from Appendix I and II, or moved between them, only by the Conference of the Parties, But species may be added to or removed from Appendix III at any time and by any Party unilaterally.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/people-importing-exotic-live-species-must-make-voluntary-disclosure-centre/article31797788.ece

6.Consider the following statements regarding PARIVESH Portal

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: People importing “exotic live species” must make voluntary disclosure: Centre

About the PARIVESH portal

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/people-importing-exotic-live-species-must-make-voluntary-disclosure-centre/article31797788.ece

7.Consider the following statements regarding Chalakudy River

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: Kerala govt gives NOC to Athirapally project, faces stiff opposition

About Chalakudy River

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-govt-gives-noc-to-athirapally-project-faces-stiff-opposition-6453062/

8.Consider the following statements regarding Ramon Magsaysay Award

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: The Ramon Magsaysay awards, Asia’s version of Nobel Prize awards cancelled

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/the-ramon-magsaysay-awards-asia-s-version-of-nobel-prize-awards-cancelled/story-k3oNqrR8r8ZJani9p6ExdO.html

9.Consider the following statements regarding Border Adjustment Tax

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Levy of BAT on imported goods to create level-playing field for domestic players: Niti member
Niti Aayog member VK Saraswat on Wednesday favoured imposing a border adjustment tax (BAT) on imports to provide a level-playing field to domestic industries.

BAT is a duty that is proposed to be imposed on imported goods in addition to the customs levy that gets charged at the port of entry.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/levy-of-bat-on-imported-goods-to-create-level-playing-field-for-domestic-players-niti-member/articleshow/76306247.cms?from=mdr

10.Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

Answer: (a)  Bengaluru

Explanation:

Delhi and Bengaluru are located almost on the same longitude. Longitude of Delhi- 77.1025° E Longitude of Bengaluru- 77.5946° E longitude of Hyderabad- 78.4867° E longitude of Nagpur- 79.0882° E longitude of pune- 73.8567° E. Hence option (a) is correct