Consider the following statements:

  1. The Indian flag was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947.
  2. The Tricolour was adopted as our national flag at a Congress Committee meeting in Karachi in 1931.

Which of the above statements 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: 75th year of Indian Independence

Rules governing the display of the Tricolour –

About the Flag Code of India:

The Flag Code of 2002 is divided into three parts —

For official display, only flags that conform to the specifications as laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards and bearing their mark can be used.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/75th-year-of-indian-independence/article35911109.ece


 Consider the following statements regarding Kakatiya Kala Thoranam:

  1. It was located inside the Warangal fort.
  2. It was built by Ganapati Deva in the 12th Century.

Which of the above statements 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: Exhibition ‘Monuments of Victory & Valour To mark the 75 years of Independence inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav at NMA

Kakatiya Kala Thoranam

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746145


Consider the following pairs:

           Wetland site                       State

  1. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary  -Gujarat
  2. Wadhvana Wetland                   -West Bengal
  3. Sultanpur National Park            -Haryana

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Gujarat: Thol, Wadhwana in Ramsar’s list of wetlands of international importance

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/4-more-indian-sites-added-to-ramsar-list-as-wetlands-of-international-importance-7453467/


With respect to Indian spotted turtle, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia.
  2. Its conservation status on the IUCN red list is endangered species.

Which of the above statements 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: Rare turtles rescued in Maharashtra return to Assam

Sixty-three endangered turtles rescued in Maharashtra reached their native habitat in Assam

Black Spotted Turtle:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rare-turtles-rescued-in-maharashtra-return-to-assam/article35897092.ece


What is the aim of the Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative?

  1. It is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among SCs/STs, women communities
  2. It aims to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country
  3. It is a project for sanitation based integrated development of all 4470 villages along the River Ganga
  4. It aims to create employment opportunities for youth in India

Answer: (d) It aims to create employment opportunities for youth in India

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh crore infra package, Gatishakti national master plan in I-day speech

Focus areas of the initiative:

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-announces-gatishakti-national-master-plan-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/85343636.cms


  1. Irrigation systems in Afghanistan
  2. Earth observation satellite launched by Iran
  3. Ballistic Missile System developed by pakistan
  4. Afforestation guidelines released by India

Answer: (a) Irrigation systems in Afghanistan

Explanation:

In NEWS: Will Afghanistan’s centuries-old ‘Karez’ system of irrigation survive the Taliban

The Taliban are set to seize Kabul, but some experts believe they will spare the age-old Karez system of underground aqueducts in the country given its importance.

What is a Qanat / Karez?

Karez in India:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/will-afghanistan-s-centuries-old-karez-system-of-irrigation-survive-the-taliban-78451


Consider the following statements regarding the group IBSA:

  1. It is a trilateral, developmental initiative between the Governments of India, Brazil and South Africa to promote South-South cooperation and exchange.
  2. India is the current IBSA Chair.

Which of the above statements 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: India organises the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ virtual meet

Cooperation in IBSA is on three fronts:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1745420


.Consider the following statements regarding Insolvency and Bankruptcy code 2016:

  1. The code replaced all the existing laws and created a uniform procedure to resolve insolvency and bankruptcy disputes.
  2. It aims to resolve insolvencies including the evaluation and viability determination to be completed within 180 days.

Which of the above statements 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: Presidential assent for Insolvency amendment Bill

IBC 2016

Source: TH


Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Services’:

  1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
  2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

National Career Service (NCS) project is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (India) Government of India as a Mission Mode Project for establishing quick and efficient career related services. Hence statement (1) is incorrect.

The main stakeholders for the NCS would include:


With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

  1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
  2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements 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: