Consider the following statements regarding Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Agriculture has always been a high priority for India and Government of India is always committed to the welfare of farmers

About Food and Agriculture Organization

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1727330

Coordinated Patrol military exercises between which of the following two countries?

a) Indo-china

b) Indo-Nepal

c) Indo- Bhutan

d) Indo- Thailand

Answer: (d) Indo – Thailand

Explanation:

In NEWS: INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL (CORPAT)

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1725559

Consider the following statements regarding Generalized System of Preferences:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: EU Parliament resolution puts spotlight on Sri Lanka’s rights situation

A recent resolution adopted by the European Parliament, urging the EU Commission to consider temporary withdrawal of the GSP+ status given to Sri Lanka, has put the spotlight back on the country’s human rights situation.

About Generalized System of Preferences (GSPs)

European Union’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSPs)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/eu-parliament-resolution-puts-spotlight-on-sri-lankas-rights-situation/article34815656.ece

Consider the following statements regarding Rice bran oil:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government of India’s NAFED launches Fortified Rice Bran Oil to Boost Healthy Living

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1727214

Consider the following statements regarding Anchor Investors:

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: Dodla Dairy mobilises Rs 156 cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

About anchor investors

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/ipos/fpos/dodla-dairy-mobilises-rs-156-cr-from-anchor-investors-ahead-of-ipo/articleshow/83548783.cms

With respect to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), consider the following statements:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM delivers keynote address at the UN ‘High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought’

About United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

More about the convention

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1727045

Tulu Language belongs to which of the following states in India?

a) Karnataka and Kerala

b) Odisha

c) Gujarat and Rajasthan

d) Bihar and West Bengal

Answer: (a) Karnataka and Kerala

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: The history of Tulu and the demand for official language status

Tulu in India:

Advantages of including Tulu in Eight Schedule: If it is included in the Eighth Schedule, it would get the following benefits:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tulu-language-protest-history-7358953/

Consider the following statements:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: The history of Tulu and the demand for official language status

22 Official Languages

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tulu-language-protest-history-7358953/

Recently, India exports GI certified Jardalu mangoes to the UK. This mango belongs to which of the following state in India?

a) Bihar

b) West Bengal

c) Tamilnadu

d) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: (a) Bihar

Explanation:

In NEWS: First commercial consignment of GI certified Jardalu mangoes from Bihar exported to United Kingdom

About Jardalu Mangoes:

About Mangoes in India:

GI certified mangoes in News:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1726999

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub -rules, by -laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

 a) Committee on Government Assurances

 b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

 c) Rules Committee

 d) Business Advisory Committee

Answer: (b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Explanation:

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation examines and reports to the House whether the powers to make rules, regulations, bye – laws, schemes or other statutory instruments conferred by the Constitution or delegated by Parliament are being properly exercised. In both the Houses, the committee consists of 15 members. It was constituted in 1953.Hence option (b) is correct.