Consider the following statements regarding Sputnik V

  1. It is based on the DNA of a SARS-CoV-2 type adenovirus
  2. It has been developed by Gamaleya Research Institute and the Russian defence ministry.

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: Covid-19 vaccine update: All about Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ and its availability

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/covid-19-vaccine-update-all-about-russia-s-sputnik-v-and-its-availability/story-A9JJBgIIqlxL04tlcDvmVN.html

Consider the following statements regarding Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT)

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: A sustainable way of generating fuel from farm waste

Classification of Biofuels:

About Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1644755

Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 is launched by the which of the following organisation?

Answer: (d) NITI Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS: Atal Innovation Mission launches second edition of student entrepreneurship programme

About Student Entrepreneurship Programme:

Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1645098

Consider the following statements regarding Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATLs)

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: Atal Innovation Mission launches second edition of student entrepreneurship programme

AIM is among one of the flagship initiatives of NITI aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the country to set up the Atal Tinkering Labs across the country.

About Atal Tinkering Labs:

Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1645098

Consider the following statements regarding Council of Architecture (COA)

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: Architecture students can exit after three years with ‘appropriate degree’: COA

About Council of Architecture:

About Minimum Standards of Architectural Education Regulations (MSAR), 2020

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/education/barch-students-to-get-3-year-exit-option/article32328219.ece

http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=397069

Consider the following statements regarding Island Development Agency

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: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI)

About Island Development Agency (IDA):

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1644712

Consider the following statements regarding Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance

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: EPF subscribers prefer UMANG app over EPFO Member Portal

About Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG):

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/money/pf-balance-check-online-claim-filing-tracking-status-get-epfo-services-from-member-portal-or-umang-app/2051850/

Consider the following statements regarding Arctic Council

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Arctic sea ice is melting faster than ever: Study

About Arctic Council:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/arctic-sea-ice-is-melting-faster-than-ever-study-72792

In which one of the following States is Papum Reserve Forest (RF) located?

Answer: (a) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:

In NEWS: Forest cover loss threatens hornbills in Arunachal

About Papum Reserve Forest (RF)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

Answer: (c) Sohgaura

Explanation: