What is/are the purpose/purposes of launch of the International Bullion Exchange?

1) To provide an efficient price discovery and assurance in the quality of gold.

2) Help establish India’s position as a dominant trading hub in the world.

3) To bring all the market participants to a common transparent platform for bullion trading.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Pilot Launch of International Bullion Exchange – The Gateway for Bullion Imports

The International Bullion Exchange is scheduled to go live on October 1, 2021 the Foundation Day of IFSCA.

About International Bullion Exchange

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746963

Consider the following statements regarding Kigali agreement:

1) It is an amendment to the Kyoto Protocol.

2) It aims to phase down hydrofluorocarbons by curbing both their production and consumption.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: National strategy for phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons after required consultation with all the industry stakeholders by 2023

Sourcehttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746946

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which one of the following state in India?

a) Tamilnadu

b) Karnataka

c) Goa

d) Kerala

Answer: (d) Kerala

Explanation:

In NEWS: Mild earthquake felt in Thrissur district of Kerala

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mild-earthquake-felt-in-thrissur-district-of-kerala/article35980309.ece#:~:text=A%20moderate%20earthquake%20of%203.3,houses%20upon%20hearing%20the%20sound.

Consider the following statements regarding Vriksharopan Abhiyan:

1) It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal.

2) It is expected to give a major boost to the Go Greening Initiative which has set an ambitious target to cover 2385 hectares of area under bio-reclamation/plantation.

Which of the above statements 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

Explanation:

In NEWS: Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021”of Coal Ministry to be Launched on 19th August, 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations

Sourcehttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1746648

 Consider the following statements:

1) Compostable plastics can only be composted only in industrial composting facilities.

2) Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules 2021 completely exempt compostable plastic under the rule.

Which of the above statements 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

Explanation:

In NEWS: Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes

Sourcehttps://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/waste/single-use-plastic-ban-reading-the-fine-print-reveals-ominous-loopholes-78496

Consider the following statements regarding UNITE AWARE Platform:

1) It is launched by the India in partnership with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

2) It is a technology platform that utilises modern surveillance technology for real-time threat assessments to UN peacekeepers and helps them enhance their security.

Which of the above statements 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

Explanation:

In NEWS: Jaishankar announces rollout of tech to help protect U.N. peacekeepers

Sourcehttps://newsonair.com/2021/08/19/eam-s-jaishankar-announces-indias-support-to-un-in-roll-out-of-unite-aware-a-technology-platform-for-peacekeeping-missions-2/

Consider the following statements regarding Jhum cultivation:

1) It is a dominant agricultural practice in the south India.

2) It is practiced to prevent soil erosion.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Traditional Pineapple Agro-forestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

Sourcehttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1747115

Ratchet mechanism was seen in news recently. The mechanism is related to which of the following?

a)  Outer Space Treaty

b) International Border Dispute

c)  UN Refugee convention

d) Climate Change

Answer: (d) Climate Change

Explanation:

In NEWS: India, UK plan world bank for green energy

Ratchet Mechanism:

Sourcehttps://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/india-and-uk-to-explore-setting-up-a-global-bank-for-green-energy-11629198835168.html

Consider the following statements regarding National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation:

1) It is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

2) It helps in increasing speed and efficiency in the field of mapping with the help of installation of Automated Mapping System.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Online applications inaugurated making geospatial data collected by government freely & easily available to citizens and organizations in India

Three online applications — Survey of India (SOI) GEO Spatial Data Dissemination Portal, SOI’s SARTHI: WEB GIS application and MANCHITRAN Enterprise Geoportal of National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) were inaugurated, making geospatial data collected by government freely and easily available to citizens and organizations in India for the first time.

GEO Spatial Data Dissemination Portal:

SARTHI Portal:

MANCHITRAN Portal:

About National Atlas & Thematic Mapping Organisation(NATMO):

Sourcehttps://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1746703

Consider the following:

1) Carbon monoxide

2) Methane

3) Ozone

4) Sulphur dioxide

Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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

Explanation: