Consider the following Statements regarding Regulatory compliance portal

It will be managed by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Its objective is to act as a bridge between citizens, industries and the Government in order to minimize burdensome compliances.

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: DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/dpiit-launches-regulatory-compliance-portal/2175123/lite/


Ratle Hydro Power Project is an 850MW project on which of the following river?

Chenab River

Sutlej River

Beas River

Brahmaputra River

Answer: (a) Chenab River

Explanation:

In NEWS: NHPC receives investment approval for 850 MW Ratle Hydro-electric Project

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/nhpc-receives-investment-approval-for-850-mw-ratle-hydro-electric-project-121012100947_1.html


The term Risa, often news in seen, is related to which of the following statement?

It is a customary hand woven cloth used by Tripura’s indigenous tribal communities.

It is a tea grown in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh

It is a traditional and ritualistic mural art from Jharkhand.

It is a ritualistic festival observed by Manipuri meitei communities

Answer: (a) It is a customary hand woven cloth used by Tripura’s indigenous tribal communities Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why is Tripura CM promoting the Risa?

What is a Risa, and why is it important?

History

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/tripura-culture-risa-trend-explained-7155359/


Global Risks Report 2021 is released by which of the following international organization?

World Bank

United Nations Environment Programme

World Wide Fund

World Economic Forum 

Answer: (d) World Economic Forum 

Explanation:

In NEWS: Infectious diseases bigger global threat than climate change: World Economic Forum report

About Global Risks Report:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/infectious-diseases-bigger-global-threat-than-climate-change-world-economic-forum-report-75143#:~:text=Published%3A%20Wednesday%2020%20January%202021,of%20impact%20was%20in%202006.


Consider the following Statements regarding Angiogenesis

It is the growth of blood vessels from the existing vasculature.

This process involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of endothelial cells, which line the inside wall of blood vessels.

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) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: DST INSPIRE faculty from Chennai working on alternative anti-cancer therapy using transgenic zebrafish

About Angiogenesis:

Source: PIB


Consider the following Statements regarding AstroSat

It is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial sources in X-ray, optical and UV spectral bands simultaneously.

It is that enables the simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of various astronomical objects with a single satellite.

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) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: AstroSat’s Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope spots rare ultraviolet-bright stars in a massive intriguing cosmic dinosaur in the Milky Way

About AstroSat

Source: https://www.isro.gov.in/astrosat-0 https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1690854


Which Article of the Constitution of India provides a unique power to the Supreme Court, to do complete justice between the parties?

Article 142

Article 225

Article 226

Article 106

Answer: (a) Article 142

Explanation:

In NEWS: TN Governor to decide on pardon for Perarivalan in 3-4 days: Centre

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tn-governor-to-decide-on-pardon-for-perarivalan-in-3-4-days-centre-7156594/


Consider the following Statements

Article 161 deals with the Pardoning Power of the Governor.

The Governor CannotPardon a Death Sentence

The Governor cannot pardon sentences inflicted by court martial

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: Decision on Rajiv case convict soon, SC told

Pardoning Powers of Governor

Source: TH


Which of the following statement is correct with respect to V-shaped recovery?

The economy quickly recoups lost ground and gets back to the normal growth trend-line.

The growth after falling, stagnates at low levels and does not recover for a long, long time.

The growth falls and rises, but falls again before recovering yet again, thus forming a W-like chart, depicting a double-dip.

The growth rises sharply from the lows much higher than the trend-line and stays there.

Answer: a) The economy quickly recoups lost ground and gets back to the normal growth trend-line Explanation

In News: ‘GDP within striking distance of growth’

About V-shaped recovery

Source: TH


The well -known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

Bundi school

Jaipur school

Kangra school

Kishangarh school

Answer: (d) Kishangarh school

Explanation: