Consider the following statements regarding Project Lion 

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: ‘Project Lion’ for conservation of Asiatic Lion announced, translocation pending

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2020/aug/16/project-lion-for-conservation-of-asiatic-lion-announced-translocation-pending-2183915.html

Consider the following statements regarding Fit India Youth Club

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: Union Minister of Youth and Sports has launched a nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/Text-Bulletin-Details.aspx?id=34285

What is the aim of Jaya Jaitely Task Force?

Answer: (a) It will examine possibility of increasing age of marriage for women from present 18 years to 21 years.

Explanation:

In NEWS: The Central government has set up a committee to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for women.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2020/aug/16/sanitary-napkins-minimum-age-of-marriage-for-girls-in-pm-modi-independence-day-speech-2183916.html

Consider the following statements regarding National Cadet Corps (NCC)

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: Defence minister approves proposal to expand NCC in 173 border, coastal districts

About National Cadet Corps (NCC):

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/defence-minister-approves-proposal-to-expand-ncc-in-173-border-coastal-districts/story-2swcIrUkg3VLnfo54UQO6K.html

Consider the following statements regarding RLF-100 or Aviptadil

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: Explained: What is RLF-100 or Aviptadil, the 1970 drug being explored for Covid-19 treatment

An old drug formulation — RLF-100 — is being probed to treat Covid-19 patients after initial studies have shown that the drug is able to halt SARS-CoV-2 virus replication in lungs.

What does RLF-100 do?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-rlf-100-or-aviptadil-the-1970-drug-being-explored-for-covid-19-treatment-6555659/

Consider the following statements regarding the Animal Welfare Board of India

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: Survey state of animals in circuses: HC

The Delhi High Court has asked the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to conduct physical survey of all circuses in the country to verify the condition of animals being kept here

About Animal Welfare Board of India

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/survey-state-of-animals-in-circuses-hc/article32370229.ece

Which of the following statements are the criteria to be called a dwarf planet?

A dwarf planet is a celestial body that

Select the correct options from the given below codes

Answer: (d) 1,2,3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Dwarf planet Ceres is now an ‘ocean world’. What does this mean?

Researchers have shed new light on the dwarf planet Ceres, which lies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and is also the largest object in that belt. Ceres now has the status of an “ocean world”, after scientists analysed data collected by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft.

What is a dwarf planet?

Four criteria are:

Classification as a dwarf planet:

NASA’s Dawn mission

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-does-it-mean-for-dwarf-planet-ceres-to-be-an-ocean-world-6558711/#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20shed%20new%20light,collected%20by%20NASA’s%20Dawn%20spacecraft.

Consider the following statements regarding Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements

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: IIT-Madras tops again in Atal ranking ARIIA 2020, check best institutes

About Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/venkaiah-naidu-to-announce-atal-rankings-ariia-2020-tomorrow-6558760/

Consider the following statements regarding National Institute of Social Defence

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: Anti-drugs campaign launch in 272 vulnerable districts on Aug. 15

Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment e-inaugurated the new building of National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi.

About National Institute of Social Defence (NISD):

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-drugs-campaign-launch-in-272-vulnerable-districts-on-aug-15/article32357099.ece

What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?

  1. Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
  2. Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
  3. Foundation of Muslim League
  4. Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to the elected as the President of the Indian National Congress

Answer: (b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government

Explanation: