Consider the following statements regarding Chlorophyll-A

  1. It is a dominant pigment found in phytoplankton cell and present in a few areas of the ocean.
  2. It is present only in green algae and in the plants.

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: New study helps monitor trends in phytoplankton biomass in Bay of Bengal

About Chlorophyll a

About Phytoplanktons

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/new-study-helps-monitor-trends-in-phytoplankton-biomass-in-bay-of-bengal-73377


Consider the following statements regarding Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA)

  1. It is aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
  2. India is a founding member of this DCOC/JA.

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 joins Djibouti Code of Conduct: Enhances Indian Ocean outreach

About Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-joins-djibouti-code-of-conduct-enhances-indian-ocean-outreach/articleshow/78153310.cms


Solar Dynamics Observatory is an initiative of which of the following space agency?

  1. Both NASA and Space X
  2. Both ESA and Roscosmos
  3. Only ESA
  4. Only NASA

Answer: (d) Only NASA

Explanation:

In NEWS: How Scientists Around the World Track the Solar Cycle

About The SDO Mission

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/how-scientists-around-world-track-solar-cycle-sunspots-sun


Consider the following statements regarding Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020

  1. It proposes amendments to the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
  2. It aims to bring cooperative banks under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India including Primary agricultural credit societies

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: Banking Regulation Amendment Bill, 2020 passed. What it means for banks, customers

In the wake of deteriorating condition of cooperative banks in the country, the central government amended the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

About Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/banking-regulation-amendment-bill-2020-passed-what-it-means-for-banks-customers-11600337144895.html


Consider the following statements regarding Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020

  1. It seeks to merge three Ayurveda institutes into one institution by the name of Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
  2. The Bill provides that the Institute will consist of 15 members.

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 NEWSParliament passes Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill 2020

About Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/parliament-passes-institute-of-teaching-and-research-in-ayurveda-bill-2020/story-C2W8kKmGtavlMJKjgJLwZI.html


Consider the following statements regarding Adjournment motion

  1. It is introduced both in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
  2. It needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.

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: Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over frequent blasts and casualties at Baghjan oil field, Assam

About Adjournment motion

Source: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-gas/gaurav-gogoi-gives-adjournment-motion-notice-in-lok-sabha-over-frequent-blasts-and-casualties-at-baghjan-oil-field-assam/78163185


Survey of India is the National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the:

  1. Department of Earth Sciences
  2. Department of Science & Technology
  3. Department of Border Management
  4. Department of Defence

Answer: (a) Department of Earth Sciences

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why Nepal and China are measuring the height of Mt Everest again

About Survey of India

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-china-and-nepal-are-measuring-mt-everests-height-again-6597257/


Consider the following statements regarding World Trade Organization

  1. It is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
  2. It is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

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: US violated international trade rules with tariffs on China, says WTO

About World Trade Organization

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/us-violated-international-trade-rules-with-tariffs-on-china-says-wto-120091600114_1.html


Which of the following statements is/are correct about Leptarma Biju?

  1. It is the state animal of Odisha
  2. It is a volcanic archipelago
  3. It is a new species of tree-spider crab
  4. It refers to a floral embroidery from Tamil Nadu

Answer: (c) It is a new species of tree-spider crab

Explanation:

In NEWS: A crustacean makes a belated appearance

About Leptarma Biju

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-crustacean-makes-a-belated-appearance/article32632693.ece#:~:text=The%20new%20species%20is%20named,crabs%20in%20Kerala%20to%2023.


In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

  1. Service providers
  2. Data centres
  3. Body corporate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation: