Consider the following statements regarding Deep ocean mission:

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: India to launch deep ocean mission

Source: TH Pg: No: 8

Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS):

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

a )1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rajnath calls for open Indo-Pacific

About United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Several initiatives were taken after the establishment of the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which are mentioned below:

Source: TH Pg: No: 10

Consider the following statements regarding Northern Limit of Monsoon:

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: Conditions not favourable for monsoon to cover North: IMD

About Northern Limit of Monsoon

About Eastern and Western Arms

Source: TH Pg:No: 4

Consider the following statements regarding Adi Prashikshan Portal:

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: Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda launches ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’ and 3 -Day Online Capacity Building Programme for ST PRI Members

About Adi Prashikshan Portal

Significance of Adi Prashikshan Portal

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1727708

Consider the following statements regarding Precision Iodine Value Analyzer:

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: FSSAI recognises new precision iodine value analyser

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO) has developed and transferred the technology of Precision Iodine Value Analyzer (PIVA).

About Precision Iodine Value Analyzer

Measuring iodine value


Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/fssai-recognises-new-precision-iodine-value-analyser-77458#:~:text=In%20one%20of%20its%20initiatives,measurement%20of%20the%20degree%20of

Dagmara multipurpose hydropower project is built over which of the following rivers in India?

a) Koshi River

b) Ghaghara River

c) Dihang River

d) Gomti River

Answer: (a) Koshi River

Explanation:

In NEWS: Bihar signs MoU for mega hydropower project with NHPCL:

Significance 

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jun/14/bihar-signsmou-for-mega-hydropower-project-with-nhpcl-2316256.html

Consider the following statements regarding Forex Reserve:

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: India’s Forex reserves cross record $600 billion-mark, soon to become 4th largest forex reserves holder globally

About Foreign exchange reserves

Initiatives taken by the government to increase forex

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/foreign-exchange-reserves-cross-600-billion-mark-for-first-time-121061100990_1.html

Consider the following statements regarding New Shephard:

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: Explained: What is New Shephard, the rocket system designed to provide cost-effective access to space?

About New Shephard

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-new-shephard-the-rocket-system-designed-to-provide-cost-effective-access-to-space-7358063/

With respect to Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, consider the following statement:

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: Delhi HC calls out misuse of UAPA, raises bar for State to slap terror tag

About Unlawful Activities Prevention Act

Parliament cleared the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 to designate individuals as terrorists on certain grounds provided in the Act.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/delhi-high-court-calls-out-misuse-of-uapa-raises-bar-for-state-to-slap-terror-tag-7360779/

rom the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

b) Nallamala Forest

c) Nagarhole National Park

d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Answer: (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Explanation:

Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats Located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state. With a forest area of 1,411.6 square kilometres, the reserve is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and lies between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats. Hence option (a) is correct

Situated in a key position between the Western and Eastern Ghats, the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve boasts of a wide variety of fauna. The reserve also adjoins four other protected areas — Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park.