The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link being made functional from December 17 is the 5th rail link between

Answer: (d) India and Bangladesh

Explanation:

In NEWS: PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina launch 5th rail link connecting India and Bangladesh

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-sheikh-hasina-launch-5th-rail-link-connecting-india-and-bangladesh/story-E38gq6llodxXgpqWCetZDI.html


Consider the following statements regarding Lunar Gateway Space Station

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) Both1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: NASA, Canadian Space Agency Formalize Gateway Partnership for Artemis Program

About Lunar Gateway Space Station

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-canadian-space-agency-formalize-gateway-partnership-for-artemis-program


Recently, the Hawker Culture has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is belonged to which of the following country?

Answer: (a) Singapore

Explanation:

In NEWS: Singapore’s foodie “hawker” culture given UNESCO recognition

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/singapore-street-hawker-food-unesco-recognition-7108347/


Consider the following statements regarding Human Freedom Index

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: India ranks 111 out of 162 countries on personal freedom index

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-ranks-111-out-of-162-countries-on-personal-freedom-index/article33358167.ece


Consider the following statements regarding the sessions of the Parliament

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: a) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: With winter session cancelled, a look at how Parliament is convened

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/parliament-winter-session-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-7107893/


With reference to New Development Bank (NDB), which of the following statement is not correct?

Answer: d) All members of the United Nations could be members of the Bank, however the share of the BRICS nations can be 20% of voting power.

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt inks $1-bn loan pact with NDB to boost rural employment, infrastructure

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/govt-inks-1-bn-loan-pact-with-ndb-to-boost-rural-employment-infrastructure-7107783/


Consider the following statements regarding E20 fuel

Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer: (d)1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government invites public comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/government-invites-public-comments-for-introducing-adoption-of-e20-fuel/articleshow/79800560.cms?from=mdr


Consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  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: World Minorities Rights Day celebrated on 18 Dec

Source http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=World-Minorities-Rights-Day-celebrated-on-18-Dec&id=406301


Consider the following statements regarding Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Answer: c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In News: Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses75th National Conference of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (NATCON)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1681807


Which of the following statements correctly explain the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?

Answer: (a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.

Explanation:


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