Consider the following statements regarding Tech for Tribals Initiative

  1. It will be a joint initiative of TRIFED and IIT-Kanpur.
  2. It aims at the holistic development of tribals with a focus on entrepreneurship development, soft skills, IT, and business development through SHGs operating through Van Dhan Kendras

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: Chhattisgarh government launches ‘Tech for Tribals’ scheme

The Tribal Affairs Ministry on Tuesday launched an initiative that focuses on imparting entrepreneurship and business skills to tribals in Chhattisgarh.

About Tech for Tribals Initiative

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/13/chhattisgarh-government-launches-tech-for-tribals-scheme-2209776.html


World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2020 a flagship report of the:

  1. International Energy Agency
  2. International Atomic Energy Agency
  3. International Renewable Energy Agency
  4. Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development

Answer: (a) International Energy Agency

Explanation:

In NEWS: India to lead global energy demand over next decade: New report

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/energy-efficiency/india-to-lead-global-energy-demand-over-next-decade-new-report-73777


Consider the following statements regarding Mount Kilimanjaro

  1. It is an active volcano in Tanzania.
  2. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world

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: Firefighters battle to contain blaze on Kilimanjaro

About Mount Kilimanjaro:

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/12/firefighters-battle-to-contain-blaze-on-kilimanjaro-tanzania-kenya


Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

  1. It is mandated to serve as the focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities.
  2. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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: 20 years into 21st century: 70% global agriculture under climate threat

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/20-years-into-21st-century-70-global-agriculture-under-climate-threat-73775


Recently seen in news, INAI initiative is related with which of the following?

  1. Oil spills prevention measures
  2. Particle Physics
  3. Reducing Gender inequality
  4. Artificial Intelligence

Answer: (d) Artificial Intelligence

Explanation:

In NEWS: Intel partners with Telangana govt to launch applied AI research centre

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/intel-partners-with-telangana-govt-to-launch-applied-ai-research-centre-120101201520_1.html


MOSAiC Mission , which was in news recently, is associated with

  1. Deep sea mission
  2. Blue Flag Beach certificate
  3. Exoplanet Research
  4. Largest arctic Expedition

Answer: (d) Largest arctic Expedition

Explanation:

In NEWS: Curtain falls on history’s biggest Arctic science expedition

About MOSAiC Mission

Source: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/curtain-falls-history-s-biggest-arctic-science-expedition


Consider the following statements regarding Opposition Event

  1. It is the event when the sun, Earth and an outer planet are lined up, with the Earth in the middle.
  2. The event of opposition can happen only for planets that are farther away from the earth than the sun.

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: Explained: Why Mars is the brightest this month thanks to Opposition

Due to an event referred to as “opposition”, which takes place every two years and two months, Mars will outshine Jupiter, becoming the third brightest object (moon and Venus are first and second, respectively) in the night sky during the month of October.

What is Opposition?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-mars-is-the-brightest-this-month-6723839/


Consider the following statements regarding Asia Pacific Group (APG)

  1. It is an intergovernmental organization established with the objective of implementing international standards against money laundering.
  2. It is headquartered in Sydney
  3. India is not a member of this group

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Pakistan likely to remain on FATF greylist, say sources

About Asia Pacific Group

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pak-likely-to-remain-on-fatf-greylist-say-sources/article32845713.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

  1. It is the first Bird Sanctuary in Kerala harbours a wide range of flora and fauna.
  2. It is located on the northern bank of the Periyar 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: Eco-sensitive zone of Thattekad Bird Sanctuary notified

About Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/eco-sensitive-zone-of-thattekad-bird-sanctuary-notified/article32839021.ece


A constitutional government by definition is a

  1. government by legislature
  2. popular government
  3. multi-party government
  4. limited government

Answer: (d) limited government

Explanation:

Constitutionalism has a variety of meanings. Most generally, it is “a complex of ideas, attitudes, and patterns of behavior elaborating the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law”. Constitutionalism’ means limited government or limitation on government. Hence option (d) is correct