Consider the following statements regarding Operation Olivia:

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

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: ‘Operation Olivia’ to the rescue of Olive Ridleys

About Operation Oliva

About Olive Ridley

Nesting habits

Source: TH Pg:No: 1

Consider the following statements regarding Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III Aircraft:

It is a multi-role chopper with the Shakti engine manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

It has an all glass cockpit and will be used for search and rescue, special operations and coastal surveillance.

Which of the statement(s) 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:

In NEWS: Coast Guard inducts three ALH Mk-III helicopters

About Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III Aircraft

Source: TH Pg: No: 7

Recently, the term Bharitalasuchus tapani is seen in news, it is related to

a) It is a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago

b) It is a long-necked herbivore from the Cretaceous period

c) It is the mosquito one of the world’s deadliest vector

d) None of the above

Answer: (a) It is a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago

Explanation:

In NEWS: Meet Bharitalasuchus tapani, a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago. Hence option (a) is correct.

Source: TH Pg:No: 11What is the aim of the FAME scheme?

a)  It aims to give a boost to development of Electric Vehicles.

b)  It aims to lessen the financial burden of such Charitable Religious Institutions who provide food at free of cost without any discrimination.

c) It is a project for sanitation based integrated development of all 4470 villages along the River Ganga.

d) It aims to provide a reliable weather and climate forecast for the betterment of society.

Answer: (a) It aims to give a boost to development of Electric Vehicles.

Explanation:

In NEWS: FAME II to spur new tech, says Venu

About FAME scheme

Source: TH Pg: No: 14

Consider the following statements regarding Brus or Reangs:

Which of the statement(s) 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:

In NEWS: Bru rehabilitation in Tripura hits NGT hurdle

About Brus or Reangs

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bru-rehabilitation-in-tripura-hits-ngt-hurdle/article34786750.ece

Consider the following Statements regarding PRAGATI Portal:

Which of the statement(s) 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:

In NEWS: Slowing of projects worries Railways

About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation)

Key features

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/slow-progress-in-key-projects-worries-railways/article34791335.ece

Consider the following Statements regarding AISHE Report 2019-2020:

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

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Education Minister announces release of Report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20

About AISHE Report 2019-20:

Highest Number of Colleges:

Total Student Enrollment:

Gross Enrolment Ratio:

Enrolment of Girls:

Gender Parity Index:

Teacher Pupil Ratio:

Attractive Disciplines:

Foreign Students:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1725914

Consider the following countries:

Which of the above countries are considered as G7 group?

a) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only

c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

d) All of the above

Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: The G-7 agenda this year and what is in it for India

At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit on June 12 and 13.

About G-7 group

 The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world’s seven largest so-called advanced economies. They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States.

 The European Union is also represented within the G7. Hence option (c) is correct

The G-7 was known as the G-8 for several years after the original seven were joined by Russia in 1997. The inclusion of USSR in G-7 was meant as a signal of cooperation between East and West after the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.

The group meets annually to discuss issues such as global economic governance, international security and energy policy.

The group does not have a formal constitution or a fixed headquarters. The decisions taken by leaders during annual summits are non-binding.

G7 summit in the UK

The UK is holding the G7 presidency for 2021, so this is where the summit is taking place.

Guest Countries: India along with Australia, the Republic of Korea and South Africa are guest countries for the Summit.

Theme: The theme for the summit is ‘Build Back Better’

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-the-g-7-agenda-this-year-india-7353336/

Global Liveability Index is released by which of the following international organisation?

 a) International Monetary Fund

b) World Economic Forum

c) World Bank

d) Economist Intelligence Unit

Answer: (d) Economist Intelligence Unit

Explanation:

In NEWS: Auckland tops Global Liveability Index 2021; Dhaka, Karachi in bottom 10

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/auckland-tops-global-liveability-index-2021-dhaka-karachi-in-bottom-10-101623236112255.html

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

a) the final goal of a stateless society

b) class struggle

c) abolition of private property

d) economic determinism

Answer: (a) the final goal of a stateless society

Explanation:

The similarity and dissimilarity between Gandhism and Marxism are as under: (1) Conception of Ideal State: There is a great similarity between Mahatma Gandhi and Kart Marx. However, while the final aim of both of them is the establishment of a stateless and classless society, their means for achieving this aim are different. Mahatma Gandhi wanted to achieve this end through non-violent means but Marx wanted to achieve it through violent means. (2) Capitalism: Though both Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx were opposed to capitalism and exploitation, yet they propagated different means to remove capitalism not by violent means but through economic decentralization, by encouraging cottage industries, and by making the capitalist trustees. Hence option (a) is correct.