Consider the following Statements with reference to the principle of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations

Consent of the parties. 

Impartiality

Use  of force in self-defence. 

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

  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: China donates vaccine doses to United Nations peacekeeping mission

About United Nations Peacekeeping operations

Source:https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/china-donates-vaccine-doses-to-united-nations-peacekeeping-mission-121031600127_1.html


The World Air Quality Report, 2020 is released by: 

  1. United Nations Environment Programme
  2. United Nations Human Settlements Programme
  3. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
  4. IQ Air

Answer: (d) IQ Air

Explanation:

In NEWS: Delhi remains most polluted capital: report

Source: https://epaper.thehindu.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=G0F8CPS2I.1&imageview=0

https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/in-focus/article/world-air-quality-report-2021-five-reasons-why-india-fared-badly/733821

Consider the following Statements regarding National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development

It will provide finance for social and economic infrastructure projects which was announced in the Budget 2021-22.

It will help raise long-term funds and will have a lending target of Rs. 5 lakh crore in three years.

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: Cabinet approves Bill to set up development finance institution

About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-bill-to-set-up-dfi/article34083167.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding the election expenses

The expenditure limit for the candidates is specified under the Representation of the People Act, 1951

All candidates are required to submit their expenditure statement to the ECI within 30 days of the completion of the elections.

An incorrect account or expenditure beyond the cap can lead to disqualification of the candidate by the ECI for up to three years

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. 1,2, and 3

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: EC panel on poll expenditure limit of candidates likely to submit report by March 31

About poll expenditure limit

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/Text-Bulletin-Details.aspx?id=36101


Consider the following Statements regarding ACT-Accelerator

  1. It is the world’s most comprehensive end-to-end solution to ending the acute phase of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. It is an initiative of World Bank 
  3. India is an active donor in this alliance.

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. 1,2, and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, ACT Accelerator face cash crunch

What is the ACT-Accelerator?

What is the goal of the ACT-Accelerator?

How is it organized?

Source:https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/covid-19-solidarity-response-fund-act-accelerator-face-cash-crunch-75959


Consider the following Statements regarding Stop TB Partnership

  1. It is a unique international body with the power to align actors all over the world in the fight against Tuberculosis.
  2. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
  3. The organisation called for collaborative action from ministerial delegations through the Amsterdam Declaration.

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

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

Answer: (d) 1 , 2 and 3 

Explanation:

In NEWS: Vardhan appointed chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board

About Stop TB Partnership

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/Text-Bulletin-Details.aspx?id=36104


Consider the following Statements regarding Inter-Parliamentary Union

It aims to promote democratic governance, accountability, and cooperation among its members.

India is not a member of this union

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: No parliament should discuss laws passed by other parliaments: Om Birla

About Inter-Parliamentary Union

Aim:

Promoting parliamentary action by addressing international concerns in six main areas:

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-parliament-should-discuss-laws-passed-by-other-parliaments-om-birla/article34083314.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding TraceBioMe Project

  1. It has launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Oceanography
  2. It is a project for mapping the genetic diversity of organisms and the effect of micronutrients and trace metals on them in the Indian Ocean
  3. The data generated through this project would help in achieving the SDG 14 goals.

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

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

Answer: (d)1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: NIO launches project for mapping genetic diversity in Indian ocean

About TraceBioMe Project

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nio-launches-project-for-mapping-genetic-diversity-in-indian-ocean/article34084790.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding LIBOR

It is a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another in the international interbank market for long-term loans.

It is calculated and published each day by the Intercontinental Exchange

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: SBI, IOCL ink India’s first Libor alternative rate deal

About LIBOR

Source:https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/sbi-iocl-ink-country-s-first-libor-alternative-rate-deal-121031601049_1.html


Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an imminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) 

Rajamannar Committee (1969) 

Sarkaria Commission (1983) 

National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)

Answer: (c) Sarkaria Commission (1983) 

Explanation:

Sarkaria Commission Report (1988)