Sometimes the term Monkeydactyl is seen in news, it is related to

The New pterosaur fossil

A viral hemorrhagic fever

An Ape species recently found in Indonesia

None of the above

Answer: (a) The New pterosaur fossil

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is Monkeydactyl, the flying reptile with the ‘oldest opposable thumbs’?

What has the team of researchers found?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-monkeydactyl-the-flying-reptile-with-the-oldest-opposable-thumbs-7272513/


With respect to Zoonotic Diseases, Consider the following Statements

  1. They can be bacterial, viral, or parasitic
  2. They can spread to humans through direct contact only
  3. HIV-AIDS, Ebola, Malaria, and Covid-19 disease are examples of zoonotic disease

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

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

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: WHO urges halt on sale of live wild mammals in markets

Key Guidelines issued by WHO:

About Zoonotic Diseases

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/who-urges-halt-on-sale-of-live-wild-mammals-in-markets/article34313443.ece


Consider the following Statements with respect to Algal Bloom

  1. It may occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.
  2. This causes depletion of oxygen level in water.
  3. It occurs due to the nutrients from phosphorus or nitrogen fertilizer run off.

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

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Deadly algae kill 4,200 tonnes of salmon in Chile

About algae bloom

How does Algal Bloom kill fishes?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/watch-deadly-algae-kill-4200-tonnes-of-salmon-in-chile/article34316264.ece


Consider the following Statements with respect to Special Refinance Facility

  1. It is provided by the Reserve Bank of India under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
  2. It aims to provide short term refinance support to the Solar Parks in India 
  3. This facility is expected to meet the short-term liquidity requirements of the PLIs

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

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

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NHB launches ₹10,000-crore Special Refinance Facility-SRF 2021

About Special Refinance Facility

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/nhb-launches-10000-crore-special-refinance-facility-srf-2021/article34315763.ece


Consider the following Statements with respect to Active Galactic Nuclei

  1. It is a compact region at the center of a galaxy.
  2. Its emissions are observed in the radio, ultra-violet, X-ray and gamma ray wavebands.

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: Scientists discover the farthest Gamma-ray emitting active galaxy with narrow emission lines

What are Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)?

About Relativistic jets

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1711362


Consider the following Statements with respect to HGCO19 Vaccine

  1. It is India’s ‘first of its kind’ mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. It is being funded under the Mission COVID Suraksha

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: HGCO19 vaccine candidate: Gennova starts enrolment for Phase 1/2 human clinical trials

About mRNA Vaccine

Source:https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/hgco19-vaccine-candidate-gennova-starts-enrolment-for-phase-12-human-clinical-trials/article34309383.ece


In context of historical events, Anjengo Revolt happened in which of the following regions in India?

  1. Amritsar
  2. Ranchi
  3. Patna
  4. Travancore.

Answer: (d) Travancore.

Explanation:

In NEWS: Attingal revolt commemorated

About Attingal Outbreak or Anjengo Revolt.

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/attingal-revolt-commemorated/article34312514.ece


Consider the following Statements with respect to Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)

  1. It is a poisonous, corrosive, and flammable gas produced from swamps and sewers.
  2. It is the primary gas produced from the microbial breakdown of organic matter in the Presence of oxygen
  3. It is used to produce heavy water for nuclear power plants

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: New electronic nose with biodegradable polymer and monomer can detect hydrogen sulphide from sewers

The fabricated sensor consists of a heterostructure consisting of two layers –

About Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)

Uses

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1711851


Consider the following Statements with respect to MANAS

  1. It is a comprehensive, scalable, and national digital wellbeing platform and an app developed to augment mental well-being of Indian citizens.
  2. It is a national program by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council

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: Community Mental-Health Digital platform MANAS launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1711860


Consider the following statements: 

  1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
  2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 
  3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

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

Answer: (c) 2 only

Explanation:

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