Consider the following statements regarding New START Treaty

1.It is a treaty between the United States of America and the North Korea on measures for the further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms.

2.It is a successor to the START framework of 1991

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: Putin wants New START treaty extended

About New START Treaty

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/putin-wants-new-start-treaty-extended/article32876071.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Chapter Proceedings

1.These are preventive actions taken by the police if they fear that a particular person is likely to create trouble and disrupt the peace in society.

2.It is a legal term and a notice is issued to a person under section 111 of the CrPC

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) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What are ‘chapter proceedings’, initiated by Mumbai police against Arnab Goswami?

The Mumbai police last week began “chapter proceedings” against Republic Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/chapter-proceedings-mumbai-police-arnab-goswami-6742957/


Consider the following statements regarding Shanghai Cooperation Organization

1.It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation established in 2001.

2.India is a founding member of this organization

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: India Hosts Virtual Summit of Ministers of Justice of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

About Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1665116#:~:text=The%20Seventh%20Meeting%20of%20Ministers,Technology%20on%2016th%20October%2C%202020.


Consider the following

1.Withdrawal of monsoons in Northwest India

2.Dip in temperatures

3.Farm fires

4.Dust storms

5.Dip in wind speed

Which of the above options are correct related to air pollution rise in October each year?

Answer: (d) 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why does air pollution rise in October each year?

Why does air pollution rise in October each year?

What are the other big sources of pollution in Delhi?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-does-air-pollution-rise-in-october-each-year-6759030


Consider the following statements regarding Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

1.It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics

2.It is an array of thirty fully steerable parabolic radio telescopes of 45 metre diameter.

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: New research sheds light on declining star formation in Milky Way

About Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/new-research-sheds-light-on-declining-star-formation-in-milky-way/article32876781.ece


Buldhana Pattern is associated with

1.Artificial Intelligence

2.TB Treatment

3.Gangetic Dolphin conservation

4.Water conservation

Answer: (d) Water conservation

Explanation:

In NEWS: Buldhana Pattern of water conservation gets national recognition

Source:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1665486#:~:text=Union%20Minister%20Shri%20Nitin%20Gadkari,water%20conversation%20based%20on%20it.


Consider the following statements regarding Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

1.It was developed by DRDO in partnership with VEM Technologies Ltd.

2.It is fitted with a high-explosive anti-tank

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: Explained: What are Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and why are they important?

About Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-are-anti-tank-guided-missiles-and-why-are-they-important-6771422/


Consider the following statements regarding Solidarity Trial

1.It is a large-scale global trial studying the effectiveness of various repurposed therapies in Covid-19 treatment and it was initiated by World Bank

2.It covers four repurposed drugs or drug combinations of remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon

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: Solidarity Trial dampener: What does this mean for the drugs that hopes were pinned on?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/solidarity-trial-who-remdesivir-hydroxychloroquine-lopinavir-ritonavir-interferon-6758369/


Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ ? It is a measure, in monetary value of the 

(a) long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year.
(b) requirement of fossil fuels for a country to provide goods and services to its citizens, based on the burning of those fuels. 
(c) efforts put in by a climate refugee to adapt to live in a new place. 
(d)contribution of an individual person to the carbon footprint on the planet Earth.

Answer: (a) long-term damage done by a tonne of CO2 emissions in a given year.
Explanation:


  1. 10.”The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is that crop ?

(a) Cotton

(b) Jute

(c) Sugarcane

(d) Tea

Answer: (a) Cotton

Explanation: