.Consider the following statement

  1. Bala Prasad Committee is related to a preparation framework for Block and District Development Plans
  2. Till now only the Gram Panchayats and District Panchayats had the power to prepare and execute their development plans

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: Union Minister N S Tomar unveils preparation framework for Block & District development plans

Source: http://ddnews.gov.in/national/union-minister-n-s-tomar-unveils-preparation-framework-block-district-development-plans


Consider the following statements regarding Soil-Transmitted Helminths

  1. They are considered as a neglected tropical diseases
  2. In India, the drug Albendazole is used to treat STH

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: 14 States report reduction in worm prevalence infection in children

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/14-states-report-reduction-in-worm-prevalence-infection-in-children-health-ministry/articleshow/78766488.cms


Consider the following statements

  1. India’s first Multi-modal Logistic Park at Jogighopa
  2. Jogighopa is situated in assam on the northern bank of River Brahmaputra.

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: India’s first multimodal logistics park in Assam to create 20 lakh jobs

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-first-multimodal-logistics-park-in-assam-to-create-20-lakh-jobs/story-lQXP6BecEpAAsm4GbZq5bJ.html


Consider the following statements regarding Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme

  1. It provides a mechanism for effectively communicating information and scientific expertise to governments and intergovernmental processes related to forests and trees
  2. It is an initiative of the world bank

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: Alleviating poverty: Forests, trees can be trump card post COVID-19, says report

About Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/economy/alleviating-poverty-forests-trees-can-be-trump-card-post-covid-19-says-report-73849


Consider the following statements regarding Institute of Chartered Accounts of India

  1. It is a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949
  2. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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: Cabinet approvesMoU between ICAI, India and CPA, Papua New Guinea

About Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Source: https://pib.nic.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1666382


Umesh Sinha Committee’ which was in news recently, is associated with which of the following?

a) Expenditure limit for an election candidate

b) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

c) Code on Wages

d) Crypto currencies in India

Answer: (a) Expenditure limit for an election candidate

Explanation:

In NEWS: EC sets up panel to study candidates’ expenditure limit

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ec-sets-up-panel-to-study-candidates-expenditure-limit/article32913261.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Azad Hind Government.

  1. It was established by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1943 at Burma
  2. It has a limited form of governmental jurisdiction over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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: Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel attends Commemoration of ’77th Year of Formation of Azad Hind Government’ at Red Fort, Delhi

About Azad Hind Government:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1666372


Consider the following statements regarding Production linked incentive (PLI) scheme.

  1. It was launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as a part of the National Policy on Electronics 2019
  2. It shall extend an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies.

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: Govt. to widen manufacturing PLI plan

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing investments will soon be extended to eight more sectors, and the government is close to finalising its policy for the strategic sale of public sector enterprises (PSEs)

About Production linked incentive (PLI) scheme

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/govt-to-widen-manufacturing-pli-plan/article32911613.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Anemia Mukt Bharat

  1. It is an initiative of UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  2. It aims at providing bi-weekly iron Folic acid supplementation to the children under age five through Asha workers.

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: Haryana tops Anemia Mukt Bharat Index in country

About Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=402706


Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?

  1. Automobile exhaust
  2. Tobacco smoke
  3. Wood burning
  4. Using varnished wooden furniture
  5. Using products made of polyurethane

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer: (d) 1,2,3,4 and 5