Consider the following Statements regarding Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure

It is a permanent organ of the SCO which serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism

It is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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

a) 1 onlyb) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer:

(c) Both 1 and 2

  1.  Explanation:

In NEWS: Doval, Pak. NSA to attend SCO summit in Dushanbe next week

About Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure

The RATS was formed in the June 2004 summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Hence statement 2 is correct

Source:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/doval-pak-nsa-to-attend-sco-summit-in-dushanb e-next-week/article34861180.ece

Consider the following Statements regarding Sickle-Cell Disease

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

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

Answer:

  1.  (c) Both 1 and 2
    1. Explanation:

In NEWS: M/o Tribal Affairs organises the second National Conclave on Sickle Disease in India on World Sickle Cell on 19th June, 2021

About Sickle-Cell Disease

  It is a group of disorders that affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. Hence statement 1 is correct

Consider the following Statements regarding Election Petition

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

In NEWS: BJP may also challenge poll results in some seats, says Bengal’s Dilip Ghosh

What is an election petition?

  Election petition filed in the High Court of the particular state in which the election was conducted. Therefore, only the High Courts have the original jurisdiction on deciding on an election petition. Hence statement 1 is correct

Grounds on which an election petition can be filed

Source:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/kolkata-news/bjp-may-also-challenge-poll-results-i n-some-seats-says-bengal-s-dilip-ghosh-101624114109992.html

 Consider the following Statements regarding Central Board of Film Certification

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only Explanation:

In NEWS: Filmmakers see a ‘super censor’ in Cinematograph Amendment Bill

About Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC):

Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952. Hence statement 1 is correct

At present, films are certified under 4 categories: U, U/A, A& S. Hence statement 2 is incorrect

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/filmmakers-see-a-super-censor-in-cinema tograph-amendment-bill/article34865225.ece

 Consider the following Statements regarding Biotech KISAN Programme

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

  1. Explanation:

In NEWS: DBT Issues a Special Call under Biotech KISAN Programme for improving Agriculture Productivity in the North East Region

a Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology’s initiative to empower farmers, especially women farmers. Hence statement 2 is correct

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1728507

Consider the following Statements regarding National Internet Exchange of India

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

In NEWS: NIXI announces personalized email service for .IN domain users

About National Internet Exchange of India

  It is under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Hence statement 1 is incorrect

domain for India

Objectives of National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/nixi-announces-personalized-email-servic e-for-in-domain-users-11624096107646.html

  Consider the following Statements regarding Black Softshell Turtle

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

  1. Explanation:

In NEWS: Vision document for conserving Assam temple turtles launched

About Black Softshell Turtle

It also does not enjoy legal protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/vision-document-for-conserving-ass am-temple-turtles-launched/article34863208.ece

Consider the following Statements

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

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

In NEWS: India all set to host two-day summit on Green Hydrogen initiatives beginning tomorrow

About Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen which has no carbon footprint. Hence statement 2 is correct

Source:

http://newsonair.com/2021/06/21/india-all-set-to-host-two-day-summit-on-green-hydrogen

-initiatives-beginning-tomorrow/

 World Investment Report 2021 is released by which of the following international organizations?

a) UN Conference on Trade and Development

b) World Trade Organization

c) International Monetary Fund

d) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Answer: (a) UN Conference on Trade and Development Explanation:

In NEWS: India receives $64 billion FDI in 2020, fifth-largest recipient of inflows in world: UN

Source:

https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/article/india-receives-64-billi on-fdi-in-2020-fifth-largest-recipient-of-inflows-in-world-un/773648

‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

a) European Union

b) Gulf Cooperation Council

c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Answer: (a) European Union Explanation:

The FTA talks with EU have been deadlocked since 2013 after 16 rounds of negotiations. Last year EU raised its concern over what it called India’s “unilateral termination” of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) with “a significant number of” EU member countries. Hence option (a) is correct