Consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

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Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/pslv-c50-lifts-off-successfully-injects-communication-satellite-cms-01-into-pre-defined-orbit/article33355303.ece


Recently, Bangabandhu seen in the news, who among the following refer to “Bangabandhu”

Answer: b) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Explanation:

In NEWS: List of MoUs/Agreements signed during the India-Bangladesh Virtual Summit

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1681417


Consider the following statements

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: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Winter session cancelled, a look at how Parliament is convened

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/parliament-winter-session-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-7107893/


With reference to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: India strengthens its commitment to Clean Sport, contributes USD 1 million to WADA for scientific research

Source http://ddnews.gov.in/sports/india-strengthens-its-commitment-clean-sport-contributes-usd-1-million-wada-scientific


Consider the following statements regarding Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Answer: a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In News: Big boost to Make in India: Defence Acquisition Council headed by RakshaMantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposals to procure equipment worth Rs 27,000 cr from domestic industry

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1681456


Consider the following statements regarding Review Petition

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) Both1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Prashant Bhushan moves Supreme Court, seeks hearing on his plea before review petitions are considered

So what is a review petition and when can it be filed?

Who can file a review petition?

What if a review petition fails?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prashant-bhushan-moves-supreme-court-seeks-hearing-on-his-plea-before-review-petitions-are-considered/article33336808.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Doctrine of separation of power

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Maharashtra House resolution on Arnab Goswami, and its face-off with judiciary

What is the doctrine of separation of power?

Some basic structures listed by the constitution are as follow:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/maharashtra-house-resolution-on-arnab-goswami-and-its-face-off-with-judiciary-7107030/


Consider the following statements regarding Golden Peacock Environment Management Award

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) Both1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: SAIL gets Golden Peacock Environment Management Award

About Golden Peacock Environment Management Award

About Golden Peacock Award

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=SAIL-gets-Golden-Peacock-Environment-Management-Award&id=406206


Consider the following statements regarding Monarch Butterflies

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) Both1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: U.S. says monarch butterflies deserve protection, but must wait in line

About Monarch Butterflies

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/us-says-monarch-butterflies-deserve-protection-but-must-wait-in-line/article33343563.ece#:~:text=Monarch%20butterflies%20deserve%20federal%20protection,species%20facing%20more%20imminent%20threats.


With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote

Answer: (a) measurement of land

Explanation:

The agricultural crops constituted the main resources which the society produced and the major part of the revenue of the state came from the agriculture. Various types of land are mentioned in the inscriptions; land under cultivation was usually called Kshetra, Khila was the uncultivable land, Aprahata was the jungle or forest land, Gopata Sarah was the pasture land and Vasti was the habitable land. Different land measures were known in different regions such as Nivartana, Kulyavapaand Dronavapa. In the inscriptions of Bengal terms like Kulyavapa and Dronavapa are used. It is not possible to classify the regions precisely according to the crops grown, but all the major categories of crops – cereals like barley, wheat and paddy, different varieties of pulses, grams and vegetables as well as cash crops like cotton and sugarcane – were known long before the Gupta period and continued to be cultivated. Hence option (a) is correct


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