With reference to Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme, consider the following statements:

1) It was launched by the ministry of Defence.

2) It is aimed to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing.

3) The projects under the scheme will be provided with up to 100% govt funding in the form of ‘Grants in Aids’

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme

Sourcehttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746365

 Consider the following statements regarding Visceral Leishmaniasis:

1) It is one of the neglected tropical diseases.

2) It is caused by a parasite called Leishmania which is transmitted through the bite of sand flies.

Which of the above statements 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: Non-invasive, easy to administer, cost-effective bio-nanocarrier can enhance oral bioavailability and efficacy of Visceral Leishmaniasis therapy

The epidemiology of Leishmaniasis depends on:

Sourcehttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746341

Consider the following statements regarding National Gene Bank:

1) It aims to preserve the seeds of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for future generations in the form of seeds, genomic resources, pollen etc.

2) It is hosted by the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi.

Which of the above statements 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: Union Agriculture Minister inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished gene bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746485

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) recently in news associated with which of the following?

a)  European Union

b) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

c)  World Trade Organisation (WTO)

d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Answer :(a) EU

Explanation:

EU Commission is pushing for the world’s first carbon border tax on imported goods like carbon-intensive steel. The 27-nation bloc plans to levy the tax in a phased manner from 2026. It directs non-EU companies exporting to Europe to pay the same price for their carbon footprint in Europe as European companies.

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is part of the EU’s ambitious new targets to curb climate change ahead of the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP26) in Glasgow at the end of this year.

Source: https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/how-eus-proposed-carbon-border-tax-will-work-why-india-is-among-the-nations-opposing-it/703214/

Consider the following statements regarding Positive Pay System:

1) It is developed by the National Payments Corporation of India.

2) It is a fraud detection tool adopted by banks to protect customers against forged, altered or counterfeit cheques.

3) The banks enable this facility for all account holders issuing cheques for amounts of ₹50,000 and above.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained | What is the Positive Pay System for high-value cheques?

Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/what-is-the-positive-pay-system-for-high-value-cheques/article35694820.ece

With respect to Opposition party in Indian parliament, Consider the following statements:

1) The constitution defines the term leader of opposition in Schedule III.

2) The constitution defines that, the biggest opposition party in the House has to have at least 10% of the total strength of the house.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: No Opposition in Nagaland Assembly

In the legislature, Opposition Party has a major role, which is:

1.  Constructive criticism of the government.

2.  Putting restriction of the arbitrariness of ruling party

3.  Safeguarding liberty and right of people

4.  Preparation to form a government

5.  Expression of public opinion

Sourcehttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-opposition-in-nagaland-assembly/article35938308.ece

According to a recent technical report by the National Centre for Coastal Research, consider the following statements:

1) West Bengal has the highest coastline that underwent erosion during the period 1990-2018.

2) The Odisha coastline has the highest coastline that has expanded in the period between 1990-2018.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: © Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: A third of India’s coastline underwent erosion in 28 years, Bengal worst affected

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/a-third-of-india-s-coastline-underwent-erosion-in-28-years-bengal-worst-affected-78514

Consider the following statements regarding National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management:

1) It was set up by the Ministry Of Earth Sciences.

2) It aims to promote integrated and sustainable management of the coastal and marine areas in India for the benefit and wellbeing of the traditional coastal and island communities.

Which of the above statements 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: A third of India’s coastline underwent erosion in 28 years, Bengal worst affected

National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management:

Aims and objectives of the center:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/a-third-of-india-s-coastline-underwent-erosion-in-28-years-bengal-worst-affected-78514

Consider the following statements regarding Canine Distemper Virus:

1) It is a contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs.

2) There is no cure for canine distemper infection.

Which of the above statements 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: African cheetahs in Kuno-Palpur: Have we assessed disease risks well

Canine Distemper Virus

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/african-cheetahs-in-kuno-palpur-have-we-assessed-disease-risks-well-78497

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?

a)  The money which is tendered in courts of law to defray the fee of legal cases

b) The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

c)  The bank money in the form of cheques, drafts, bills of exchange etc.

d) The metallic money in circulation in a country

Answer: (b) The money which a creditor is under compulsion to accept in settlement of his claims

Explanation: