1. In which of the following states, Melghat Tiger Reserve is located?

Maharashtra

West Bengal

Assam

Uttarakhand

Answer: (a) Maharashtra

Explanation:

In NEWS: Aaditya urges Gadkari to save a 400-year-old peepal tree from axe

About Melghat Tiger Reserve

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/states/aaditya-urges-gadkari-to-save-a-400-year-old-peepal-tree-from-axe/article32119369.ece

2. Consider the following statements regarding National Biopharma Mission

It is an industry-academia collaborative mission for accelerating biopharmaceutical development in the country.

It is being implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

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: Human trials of Covid-19 vaccine a milestone for Atmanirbhar Bharat: DBT

Zydus Cadila  said it has initiated Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate. ZyCoV-D, the plasmid DNA vaccine designed and developed by Zydus, has been partially funded by the Department of Biotechnology under the National Biopharma Mission.

About National Biopharma Mission.

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/human-trials-of-covid-19-vaccine-a-milestone-for-atmanirbhar-bharat-dbt-120071601015_1.html

3. Consider the following statements regarding Global Carbon Project

It is a Global Research Project of Future Earth and a research partner of the World Climate Research Programme.

It aims to help the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base that supports policy debate and action to slow the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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: Methane emissions rose 576 mln tonnes every year between 2008 and 2017: Studies

About Global Carbon Project 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/methane-emissions-rose-576-mln-tonnes-every-year-between-2008-and-2017-studies-72330

4. World Intellectual Property Indicators Report is an annual report published by the 

World Bank

World Tourism Organization

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

World Intellectual Property Organization 

Answer: (d) World Intellectual Property Organization 

Explanation:

In NEWS: India among top ten nations in intellectual property filings

About World Intellectual Property Indicators Report:

Source: http://www.ddinews.gov.in/business/india-among-top-ten-nations-intellectual-property-filings

5. Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission

It is appointed by the President of India

This commission are always headed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Its orders can be questioned in a court of law.

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 only

Answer: (d) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why have questions been raised about the move for delimitation in the Northeast?

About Delimitation Commission

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/delimitation-commission-northeast-india-election-commission-6510333/

6. Consider the following statements regarding e-Portal ASPIRE

It is launched by the International Centre for Automotive Technology

It is claimed to be facilitating the Indian automotive industry to become self-reliant by assisting in innovation and adoption of global technological advancements

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: ICAT launches automotive technology e-portal ASPIRE

Source: https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/icat-launches-automotive-technology-e-portal-aspire/77030152

7. Consider the following statements regarding Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

It identifies multiple deprivations at the household and individual level in health, education and standard of living.

It is launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

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: 270 million Indians lifted out of poverty by UPA: Chidambaram

About Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/9-successive-quarters-of-economic-decline-and-an-impending-recession-chidambaram-attacks-govt/article32113891.ece

8. Consider the following statements regarding Canine distemper (Hardpad Disease)

It is a bacteria disease that affects a wide variety of animal families.

There is no cure for this disease

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: 1,000 doses of vaccine imported, says official; ‘Lions that died early this year had canine distemper virus too’

The confirmation comes after the detection of babesiosis among lions in parts of Gir forest and establishes that the combination of the viral and protozoal infections observed in 2018 has occurred again and claimed around 32 big cats.

About Canine Distemper Virus (CDV):

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/1000-doses-of-vaccine-imported-says-official-lions-that-died-early-this-year-had-canine-distemper-virus-too-6509702/

9. Consider the following statements regarding Mid-Day Meal Scheme

It is covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013

It aims to provide cooked mid-day meal with 450 calories and 12 g of protein to every child at primary level and 700 calories and 20 g of protein at upper primary level.

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: Punjab govt. stopped mid-day meal, alleges Cong. MP Bajwa

About Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/punjab-govt-stopped-mid-day-meal-alleges-cong-mp-bajwa/article32107502.ece

10. In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?

The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.

The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.

The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.

Answer: (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.

Explanation: