Consider the following pairs

National parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries                        located in

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Environment Minister releases Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE)?

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1687688


Which of the following options are main reasons for the Insect Apocalypse?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1,2,3,5 and 7 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 1,2 ,4,6 and 7 only
  4. All the above

Answer: (d) All the above

Explanation:

In NEWS: World insect population declining at an alarming rate, say studies

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/world-insect-population-declining-at-an-alarming-rate-say-studies/article33556059.ece


Financial Stability Report is released by which of the following organization?

Answer: (a) Reserve Bank of India

Explanation:

In NEWS: Banks’ gross NPAs may rise to 13.5% by Sept: Financial stability report

Recommendation of RBI to deal existing stock of Bad Loans

About Financial Stability Report

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/banks-gross-npas-may-rise-to-13-5-by-sept-financial-stability-report-121011200076_1.html


Magh Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in:

Answer: (d) Assam

Explanation:

The annual Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, which marks the end of the harvesting season and widespread feasting, will be celebrated across Assam

Date:

Significance and celebrations:

Source: TH


Consider the following statements regarding National Youth Parliament Festival 2021

 The Festival is organized on the occasion of the National Youth Day in order to encourage the youth in the age group of 18-25 years to engage with public issues and understand the common man’s point of view.

 National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer: c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

In News: PM addresses Valedictory Function of 2nd National Youth Parliament Festival

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1687988


Recently, four members of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court for the “purpose of listening to the grievances of farmers relating to the farm laws and views of the government to make recommendations. Which of the following committee is mentioned above?

Answer: a) Anil Ghanwat

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Who is Shetkari Sanghatana’s Anil Ghanwat, on SC farm panel?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/who-is-shetkari-sanghatanas-anil-ghanwat-appointed-by-sc-to-farm-panel-7143675/


Consider the following Statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: c) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Crop Insurance Scheme- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) successfully completes 5 Years of operations on 13th January 2021

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1687913


Which of the followings are indicators of Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX)

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  1. 1, 2,3 and 4 only
  2. 1, 2 and 5 only
  3. 1,4 and 5 only
  4. 1,2,3,4 and 5

Answer: d) 1, 2,3,4 and 5

Explanation:

In NEWS:

Indicators of Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX)

Source https://www.mipex.eu/


Consider the following statements Zanskar Range

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: 13-day Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sport & Youth festival 2021 to begin from Jan 18

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=13-day-Khelo-India-Zanskar-Winter-Sport-%26-Youth-festival-2021-to-begin-from-Jan-18&id=407718


What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only


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