Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is located in which of the following countries?

  1. a) Japan
  2. b) Singapore
  3. c) Mozambique
  4. d) China

Answer: (d) China

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why is the Ningbo port shutdown in China significant?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/china-ningbo-port-shutdown-trade-impact-explained-7451836/

Consider the following statements regarding International Baccalaureate:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Delhi Board of School Education signs MoU with International Baccalaureate, programme to be implemented in 30 govt schools

Delhi government has signed an agreement with the International Baccalaureate (IB), which would be a partner in the newly set up Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE).

International Baccalaureate:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-board-of-school-education-signs-mou-with-international-baccalaureate-programme-to-be-implemented-in-30-govt-schools-7449455/

Consider the following statements regarding Greater adjutant stork:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Tag Garuda: Bihar plans GPS trackers for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks

Greater adjutant stork:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/tag-garuda-bihar-plans-gps-trackers-for-endangered-greater-adjutant-storks-78455

Consider the following statements regarding Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: CEC inaugurates 11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for 2021

What is FEMBoSA?

Objectives of FEMBOSA

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1744893

Consider the following statements regarding Quality of Life for Elderly Index:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Telangana ranks last in quality of life for elderly

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/aug/12/telangana-ranks-last-in-quality-of-life-for-elderly-2343502.html

Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Common survey to count India’s elephant and tiger populations

All India Tiger Estimation:

Elephant Census:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/common-survey-to-count-indias-elephant-and-tiger-populations/article35885595.ece

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Indore becomes India’s first ‘Water Plus’ city

The Government announced Indore as the First Water Plus city under the Swachh Survekshan 2021.

What is Swachh Survekshan?

Source: https://newsonair.com/2021/08/12/swachh-survekshan-2021-indore-becomes-indias-first-water-plus-city/

  1. a) It is a type of vaccine injected through the veins of the nose
  2. b) It is a type of vaccine taken via tablets orally
  3. c) It is a type of vaccine injected through the muscular area of the body
  4. d) It is a type of vaccine where the solution is sprayed into the nostrils and inhaled

Answer: (d) It is a type of vaccine where the solution is sprayed into the nostrils and inhaled.

Explanation:

In NEWS: First Nasal Vaccine Developed by Bharat Biotech supported by DBT-BIRAC gets nod of regulator for Phase 2 Trial

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745509

Consider the following statements regarding IndiGau:

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. c) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: IndiGau is purely indigenous and the largest cattle chip of the world with 11,496 markers

About SNP Chip:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1745479

In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. a) 1 and 2 only
  2. b) 3 only
  3. c) 2 and 3 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Shale gas is the natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. ONGC sought permission for drilling 11 exploratory wells for shale oil and shale gas in Cambay basin at Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bharuch districts of Gujarat, one well in Cauvery basin at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and five wells in KG Basin at East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. Other regions in India where shale gas resources are found – Cauvery, Ganga & Assam and Assam – Arakan; Gondwana basin (including Damodar). Hence option (d) is correct.