1.World Competitiveness Index 2020 is published by the

Answer: (b) Institute for Management Development

Explanation:

In NEWS: India ranked 43rd on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index; Singapore on top

Source : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-ranked-43rd-on-imds-world-competitiveness-index-singapore-on-top/articleshow/76404222.cms

2.Consider the following statements regarding Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region

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: Temperatures in India could rise by 4.4°C by 2100, says govt report

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/temperatures-in-india-could-rise-by-4-4-c-by-2100-says-govt-report-71797

3.Consider the following statements regarding Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

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: Supreme Court notices to Centre, IRDA on plea seeking insurance cover for mental illness

About Mental Healthcare Act, 2017:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-notices-to-centre-irda-on-plea-seeking-insurance-cover-for-mental-illness/story-HEujUz31458YrsGa2hJyYO.html

4.Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

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: Reverse land use change to prevent zoonoses like COVID-19: UNCCD

About The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/reverse-land-use-change-to-prevent-zoonoses-like-covid-19-unccd-71793

5.Consider the following statements

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: World Crocodile Day: Experts call for patience regarding human-croc conflict

Saltwater crocodile

Mugger Crocodile

Gharials

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/world-crocodile-day-experts-call-for-patience-regarding-human-croc-conflict-71809

6.Consider the following statements regarding Dexamethasone

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: A badminton legend, a football star, latest Covid-19 drug: what’s common?

About Dexamethasone:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/dexamethasone-a-badminton-legend-a-football-star-latest-covid-drug-whats-common-6462382/

7.Consider the following statements regarding Northern limit of monsoon

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: Monsoon arrives over north-western India, may reach Delhi early

Sourcehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/monsoon-arrives-over-nw-india-may-reach-delhi-early/story-Apc5VonimxegoMSJheUZEK.html

8.Consider the following statements regarding Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme

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: NGT gives Kerala 1 month to report on forest fire prevention steps

Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ngt-gives-kerala-1-month-to-report-on-forest-fire-prevention-steps/article31822783.ece

9.Consider the following statements regarding the anti-defection law

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: The Supreme Court has asked the Goa Assembly Speaker to respond to a plea filed by the opposition Congress party to decide on the disqualification proceedings against 10 legislators who joined the ruling BJP in July last year

What is the anti-defection law?

Disqualification: If a member of a house belonging to a political party:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-issues-notice-to-goa-assembly-speaker-on-mla-disqualification-proceedings/article31846875.ece

10.With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.

(b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.

(c) The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.

(d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.

Answer: (a) It was considered a source of income for the State, a sort of tax paid by the people.

Explanation: