Recently, the term SAATHEE portal is seen in news, is related to

1.Indian Biosafety Knowledge

2.National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

3.New guidelines for up linking TV channels

4.Energy conservation

Answer: (d) Energy conservation

Explanation:

In NEWS: Power Ministry in association with BEE organises 30th National Energy Conservation Awards

About SAATHE

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1687682


Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) comes under which among the following missions?

1.National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

2.National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

3.National Water Mission

4.National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem

Answer: (a) National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Explanation:

In NEWS: Power Ministry in association with BEE organises 30th National Energy Conservation Awards

About Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1687682


Consider the following Statements regarding Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme

1.Under the scheme, airlines have to cap airfares for 50% of the total seats at Rs. 2,500 per hour of flight.

2.This scheme would be in operation for a period of 3 years

3.It seeks to connect under-served and unserved airports in India through the revival of existing airstrips and airports.

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Haryana: Hisar airport inaugurated under Udan scheme to boost air connectivity in tier-1, 2 towns

About Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme

Phases Under the Scheme:

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/haryana-hisar-airport-inaugurated-under-udan-scheme-to-boost-air-connectivity-in-tier-1-2-towns/707504


Shakrain is an annual kite festival celebration in

1.Nepal

2.Bhutan

3.India

4.Bangladesh

Answer: (d) Bangladesh

Explanation:

In NEWS: Kite festival Shakrain celebrated in Dhaka

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Kite-festival-Shakrain-celebrated-in-Dhaka&id=408017


Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKY)

1.PMKY aims to mobilize youth to take up skill training with the aim of increasing productivity and aligning the training and certification to the needs of the country.

2.It was launched in 2015 which is a flagship program of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

3.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs), empanelled non-PMKK training centres and ITIs under Skill India will be rolling out PMKVY 3.0 training to build a robust pool of skilled professionals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation

In News: 3rd phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana launched in 600 districts across the country

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Third-phase-of-Pradhan-Mantri-Kaushal-Vikas-Yojana-to-be-launched-today-in-600-districts-across-country&id=407982


With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements

1.It is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India.

2.Originally the commission had only one election commissioner but after the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body.

3.At the state level election commission is helped by Chief Electoral Officer who is an IAS rank Officer.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: States, UTs need to take prior approval from ECI for initiating disciplinary action against poll officials

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=States%2c-UTs-need-to-take-prior-approval-from-ECI-for-initiating-disciplinary-action-against-poll-officials&id=408049


Atal Tinkering Lab is an innovation of

1.NITI Aayog

2.Department of Science and Technology

3.Council of scientific and Industrial Research

4.None of the above

Answer: a) Niti Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS: On the Occasion of National Youth Day, Atal Innovation Mission launches new edition of Atal Tinkering Lab handbook

Source:

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1688032

It is a historically large, shallow, endorheic lake and freshwater lake in Central Africa, the lake is

1.Lake Kivu

2.Lake Albert

3.Lake Mweru

4.Lake Chad

Answer: d) Lake Chad

Explanation:

In NEWS: India at UNSC expresses serious concern over security situation in Sahel & Lake Chad region in West Africa

Source http://newsonair.com/News?title=India-at-UNSC-expresses-serious-concern-over-security-situation-in-Sahel-%26-Lake-Chad-region-in-West-Africa&id=407752


Consider the following statements regarding special assistance to states for capital expenditure

1.The scheme was announced as a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package.

2.It is aimed at boosting capital expenditure by the State Governments who are facing a difficult financial environment this year due to the shortfall in tax revenue arising from the COVID 19 pandemic.

3.All the states of India have availed benefits of the newly announced scheme of special assistance to states for capital expenditure

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In News: All states, except TN, availed benefits of “Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure” scheme

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=All-states%2c-except-TN%2c–availed-benefits-of-%e2%80%9cSpecial-Assistance-to-States-for-Capital-Expenditure%e2%80%9d-scheme&id=405961


The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

1.biosphere

2.reserves

national parks

3.Wildlife sanctuaries

Answer: (a) biosphere

Explanation: