Recently, the iRAD app is seen in news, is an initiative of which of the following ministry?

  1. Ministry of Defence
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  4. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Answer: (d) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt moves ahead with Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=399707


Consider the following statements regarding Net Present Value

  1. It is a monetary approximation of the value that is lost when a piece of forest land has been razed.
  2. It was developed by a committee led by Professor Kanchan Gupta of the Institute of Economic Growth based on the mandate of the Supreme Court.

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: Environment Ministry rejects plea for exemption from forest penalty

The Ministry of Mines has requested the Environment Ministry to exempt it from paying Net Present Value(NPV) for digging exploratory boreholes in forests. However, the Environment Ministry has refused saying that it would be ‘inappropriate’ to grant such an exemption as this was mandated by the Supreme Court.

About Net Present Value(NPV): 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/environment-ministry-rejects-plea-for-exemption-from-forest-penalty/article32584230.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Trans fatty acids

  1. These fats are largely produced naturally but a small amount also occurs artificially
  2. These fats are not harmful to the human body

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: More than 3 billion people protected from harmful trans fat in their food

About Trans fats

Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/09-09-2020-more-than-3-billion-people-protected-from-harmful-trans-fat-in-their-food


Consider the following statements

  1. Extra budgetary resources are those financial liabilities that are raised by Public Sector Undertakings for which repayment of entire principal and interest is done from Government budget
  2. Extra budget borrowing is included from the fiscal deficit calculations

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: Govt seeks additional spending of Rs 2.35 lakh crore

About extra budgetary borrowings

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-seeks-additional-spending-of-2-35l-cr/story-CNeDRHQzSStcMyxLd8K1tO.html


Consider the following statements

  1. Supplementary grants are the additional grant required to meet the required expenditure of the government.
  2. Supplementary grants are presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.

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: Govt seeks parliamentary approval for additional Rs 1.67 trn expenditure

The first batch of supplementary demand for grants, tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, entails additional expenditure of Rs 2.36 trillion, but around Rs 68,868 crore will be met through savings in other schemes, showed the paper tabled in the House.

About Supplementary grants

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-seeks-parliamentary-approval-for-additional-rs-1-67-trn-expenditure-120091400584_1.html


Consider the following statements regarding the Question Hour in the

Parliament

  1. A starred question requires an oral answer and supplementary questions cannot follow.
  2. An unstarred question requires a written answer and supplementary questions can follow.

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: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained Ideas: As Parliament resumes, why Question Hour matters

About Question Hour

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/question-hour-parliament-monsoon-session-explained-ideas-6595112/


Consider the following statements regarding Methanol 

  1. It is a light, volatile, colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive alcoholic odour similar to that of ethanol.
  2. It was formerly produced by the destructive distillation of wood.

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: RCF starts methanol plant in Mumbai

About Methanol 

Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/rcf-starts-methanol-plant-in-mumbai/1933377


Consider the following statements regarding Commission on the Status of Women 

  1. It is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
  2. It is not a part of United nation organization

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: India beats China, becomes member of UN’s ECOSOC body

About Commission on the Status of Women 

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-monsoon-session-jaya-bachchan-asks-govt-to-support-film-industry/story-1VILEMgb2roXAjsgP1GwSL.html


Which of the following committee is recently formed 16-member body by the government of India to study ancient Indian culture?

  1. N. Dikshit committee
  2. Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu committee
  3. Ashutosh Sharma committee
  4. Aruna Sundararajan committee

Answer: (a) K.N. Dikshit committee

Explanation:

In NEWS: Formed 16-member committee to study ancient Indian culture: Union minister Prahlad Patel

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/formed-16-member-committee-to-study-ancient-indian-culture-union-minister-prahlad-patel/articleshow/78103382.cms


Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

  1. If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
  2. If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
  3. If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
  4. If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.

Answer: (b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty.

Explanation: