1.Consider the following statements regarding National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

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: NATGRID to have access to database that links around 14,000 police stations

The MoU will give NATGRID access to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) database, a platform that links around 14,000 police stations. All State police are mandated to file First Information Reports (FIR) in the CCTNS

About National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/natgrid-to-have-access-to-database-that-links-around-14000-police-stations/article32058643.ece#:~:text=The%20MoU%2C%20signed%20in%20March,(FIR)%20in%20the%20CCTNS.

2.Consider the following statements regarding Himalayan Viagra

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: Overharvesting turns ‘Himalayan viagra’ into a ‘vulnerable’

The world’s most beneficial Fungus Ophiocardicepssinensis, recognized as Himalayan Viagra, has been included within the Red List by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Himalayan Viagra, bought on the fee of Rs 20 lakh per kg, has reached the vulnerable class due to excessive yields.Hence statement 2 is correct

The objective of including Himalayan Viagra in the Red List of IUCN is that the government should formulate a policy to protect it

The fungus is also known as keedajadiin Uttarakhand because of its caterpillar-like appearance.

3.Consider the following statements regarding General Purposes Committee

Only Rajya Sabha has its general purpose committee which considers and advises on general matters that are not covered by any other committee.

This committee is chaired by the ex-officio Chairman of 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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Govt. against virtual meetings of House panels

About General Pur­pose Committee (GPC)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-against-virtual-meetings-of-parliamentary-standing-committees-citing-confidentiality/article32059764.ece

4.Consider the following statements regarding whip

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

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

Answer: (b) 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Congress says 109 MLAs supporting Gehlot, issues whip for Rajasthan CLP meeting today

About whip:

Types of Whips

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/rajasthan-government-congress-meeting-ashok-gehlot-sachin-pilot-6502942/

5.Often seen in the news ‘Tetrastemma Freyae’, is related to which of the following option?

Answer: (d) A new species of marine invertebrate

Explanation:

In NEWS: Student researchers discover new species of marine invertebrate

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/student-researchers-discover-new-species-of-marine-invertebrate/article32036356.ece

6.Sometimes seen in news, the ‘Tangams community’ is belonged to which of the following state in india?

Tripura

West Bengal

Meghalaya

Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (d) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:

In NEWS:The language of the Tangams, with just 253 speakers

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-language-of-the-tangams-with-just-253-speakers-6503165/

7.Consider the following statements regarding ATL App Development Module 

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:NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App Development Module for school students nationwide

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1637998

8.Consider the following statements regarding BharatNet programme

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:CSC, private contractors spar over BharatNet costs; contractors allege CSC exercising monopoly

About BharatNet:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/csc-private-contractors-spar-over-bharatnet-costs-6501335/

9.Churachandpur Mao Fault is present in

Answer: (d) Mizoram

Explanation:

In NEWS:Mizoram quake zone caught between two geological faults

Mizoram’s zone of “scary” earthquakes is caught between two subterranean faults called the ‘Churachandpur Mao Fault’.

Picture3-Jul-20-2020-05-07-20-73-AM

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/mizoram-quake-zone-caught-between-two-geological-faults/article32060785.ece

10.The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft – illustrated paintings at

  1. Ajanta
  2. Badami
  3. Bagh
  4. Ellora

Answer: (a) Ajanta

Explanation: