The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020 is associated with which of the following country?

Myanmar

United States of America 

United Kingdom

Australia

Answer: (d) Australia

Explanation:

In NEWS: Australia’s new Bill to regulate Facebook, Google figures in Morrison’s chat with PM Modi

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/australias-new-bill-to-regulate-facebook-google-figures-in-morrisons-chat-with-pm-modi/article33886159.ece


Which of the following can be the possible impacts of crude oil price hike on Indian economy?

  1. Increasing Inflation
  2. Currency Depreciation
  3. Increasing Remittance
  4. Government get greater value from disinvestment

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS: India urges oil producers to ease output cuts as crude prices soar

About Impact on India

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/energy/india-appeals-oil-producing-nations-to-ease-production-cuts-11613581365024.html https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/crude-oil-price-rise-explained-7181078/


Consider the following Statements regarding Floor test or Trust vote

It is a constitutional mechanism and is used to determine if the incumbent government enjoys the support of the legislature.

The voting process can happen orally only

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: Puducherry floor test today: Numbers, process and more

What is a floor test?

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/puducherry-floor-test-today-numbers-process-and-more-101613959831041.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Minor Forest Produce

  1. It has been defined under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
  2. The government of India declares Minimum Support Price for the selected MFP based on the suggestions of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India

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: Centre’s approval sought for forest produce based development

About Minor Forest Produce

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, popularly known as the Forests Rights Act (FRA), was enacted in 2007

Source: PIB


Consider the following Statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

He/She is removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge

He/she does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President.

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: Nagaland government wrongly used funds belonging to employees’: CAG report

About Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/nagaland-government-wrongly-used-funds-belonging-to-employees-cag-report-101613833863135.html


Consider the following Statements regarding National Commission for Backward Classes

The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 conferred a constitutional status on this Commission

It has all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit.

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: In favour of 4 sub-categories of OBCs, says NCBC chairman

About NATIONAL Commission for Backward Classes

Powers and Functions

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/in-favour-of-4-sub-categories-of-obcs-says-ncbc-chairman-7198824/


Which of the following is correct with reference to Carbon footprint?

  1. It is the cost that companies has to bear to bring clean technology in their production lines.
  2. It is the amount of greenhouse gases-especially carbon dioxide-released into the atmosphere by a particular human activity.
  3. It is emitted from burning biofuels, fossil fuels, and open biomass burning.
  4. It is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Answer: (b) It is the amount of greenhouse gases-especially carbon dioxide-released into the atmosphere by a particular human activity.

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is Carbon Watch, India’s first app to assess one’s carbon footprint?

What is Carbon Watch App?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-carbon-watch-indias-1st-app-to-assess-ones-carbon-footprint-7198710/


Consider the following Statements regarding Chandrayaan 3 Mission

  1. It will be a mission repeat of Chandrayaan-2 but will not have an orbiter
  2. The lander for Chandrayaan-3 will have only four throttle-able engines unlike Vikram on Chandrayaan-2

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: 

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third mission to Moon, is likely to be launched in 2022

What is Chandrayaan 3 Mission?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/chandrayaan-3-launch-delayed-further-to-2022/article33894302.ece


Consider the following Statements regarding Hucheshwara temple

  1. It was built in 1173 A.D. to celebrate the coronation of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.
  2. It is a Hoysala period temple located in Karnataka.

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: Hucheshwara Temple in Halebidu suffers damage

About the temple:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hucheshwara-temple-in-halebidu-suffers-damage/article33834547.ece


The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft – illustrated paintings at 

  1. Ajanta 
  2. Badami
  3. Bagh
  4. Ellora

Answer: (c) Ajanta 

Explanation:

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