Consider the following statements regarding Copper metal:

It is an excellent conductor of thermal and electrical energy.

It helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

It can be recycled completely many times over without any loss in performance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. a) 1 and 3 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/clean-energy-how-ai-can-help-spot-the-copper-we-need-78019

Consider the following statements regarding Moon Wobble:

It is one of many factors that can either exacerbate rising sea levels or counteract them.

It takes over an 18.6-year period to complete.

The Wobble effect of the Moon is expected to lead to more flooding on Earth.

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: How the Moon ‘Wobble’ affects rising tides

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-how-the-moon-wobble-affects-rising-tides-7410814/

Consider the following statements regarding Near-Earth Asteroid Scout:

It is a small spacecraft launched by NASA.

It will provide critical information on the asteroid’s physical properties such as orbit, shape, volume, rotation, the dust and debris field surrounding Near-Earth Asteroid.

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-makes-nasa-new-spacecraft-nea-scout-special-7412425/

Consider the following statements regarding Artemis Program:

The main objective of the programme is to launch a manned mission to the South Pole region of the moon by 2024.

It is predominantly carried out by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?

NEA Scout is one of several payloads that will hitch a ride on Artemis I, which is expected to be launched in November.

About Artemis Programme

Sourcehttps://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-makes-nasa-new-spacecraft-nea-scout-special-7412425/

Consider the following statements regarding Monkey B virus:

It is an alpha herpes virus enzootic in macaques.

The infection can be transmitted via direct contact and exchange of bodily secretions of monkeys.

Currently, there are no vaccines that can protect against B virus infection.

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

  1. a) 1 and 3 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) 1 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is the Monkey B virus that caused the first human death in China?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-monkey-b-virus-that-caused-first-human-death-in-china-7412280/

Consider the following statements regarding Ganjam Slender Gecko:

This is the newly found Indian lizard species.

It is a tiny gecko species found in Odisha and the only habitat of the species is Jhadeshawar sacred grove.

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Odisha’s forest department rolls out conservation plan for new gecko species discovered in Ganjam

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/odisha-s-forest-department-rolls-out-conservation-plan-for-new-gecko-species-discovered-in-ganjam-77955

Consider the following statements regarding Kala Vishwas, recently seen in news:

It is a campaign that aims to reach out to traditional folk artists, local artisans coming from rural areas.

It was launched by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Kala Vishwa – a virtual platform for traditional and folk artists launched by ICCR in Mumbai

Objectives:

Sourcehttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1736589

According to ‘2020 India Lightning Report’, consider the following statements:

It was released by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Tamil Nadu received the most lightning pulses in India.

The highest concentration of lightning was during the months of January, February and March.

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

  1. a) 2 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: 22.6% increase in lightning in 2020: India Lightning Report

Consider the following statements regarding Re-wilding of wild animals.

Rewilding is so far limited to Tigers alone in India.

There are no standard operating guidelines for rewilding animals in India.

Rewilding of wild animals is the process of releasing abandoned or injured wild animals into the wild after a certain time.

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

  1. a) 1 and 3 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 2 only
  4. d) 3 only

Answer: (d) 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: The ‘rewilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-the-re-wilding-of-wild-animals-and-the-challenges-it-involves-7404322/

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

a) Corbett

b) Ranthambore

c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

d) Sunderbans

Answer: (c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam

Explanation:

Critical ‘tiger’ habitats (CTHs), also known as core areas of tiger reserves—are identified under the Wild Life Protection Act (WLPA), 1972 based on scientific evidence that “such areas are required to be kept as inviolate for the purpose of tiger conservation, without affecting the rights of the Scheduled Tribes or such other forest dwellers”. The notification of CTH is done by the state government in consultation with the expert committee constituted for the purpose. Nagarjunsagar -Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India . The reserve spreads over five districts, Kurnool District, Prakasam District, Guntur District, Nalgonda District and Mahbubnagar district. The total area of the tiger reserve is 3,728 km2 (1,439 sq mi). Hence option (c) is correct.