Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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: World to breach 1.5°C threshold by 2027-2042: Study

About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/world-to-breach-1-5-c-threshold-by-2027-2042-study-74746


Consider the following statements regarding National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme

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:CGWB and CSIR-NGRI sign MoA for High-Resolution Aquifer Mapping & Management in Arid Region of NW India

About National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM):

Stages of the Programme:

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=406492


Recently, the term Chillai Kalan is seen in news, it is related to

Answer: (d) Intense winter period of Kashmir valley

Explanation:

In NEWS: Intense winter begins in Jammu & Kashmir with sub-zero temperatures

Chillai Kalan is followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/intense-winter-begins-in-jammu-kashmir-with-sub-zero-temperatures/story-rm8hE0s1coZKQuIYp8mtEP.html


Consider the following statements regarding Shigella infection

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:Shigella explained: The intestinal infection is not deadly in most cases

People with shigellosis may start experiencing symptoms within one or two days of the entry of germs in the body.

What is shigella infection?

What are the common symptoms?

How does it spread?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/shigella-explained-the-intestinal-infection-is-not-deadly-in-most-cases-7113751/


Consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

In News: Heart disease now killing more people than ever before: WHO

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/heart-disease-now-killing-more-people-than-ever-before-who-7099058/


He was the son of Bairam Khan, Akbar’s trusted guardian and mentor. He was one of the nine important ministers (dewan) in his court, also known as the Navaratnas. He had an excellent command over the Sanskrit language. In Sanskrit, he wrote two books on astrology, Khetakautukam and Dwatrimshadyogavali. Who is he?

Answer: a) Abdul Rahim Khan iKhana

Explanation:

In NEWS: Six year Project: Behind Rahim’s tomb restoration

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/six-year-project-behind-rahims-tomb-restoration-175000-hours-and-3000-craftsmen-7114373/


Consider the following Statements

Select the incorrect answer using the code given below

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Pokhrans’s firefly bird diverters shine to save the Great Indian Bustard

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/pokhrans-firefly-bird-diverters-shine-to-save-the-great-indian-bustard/article33396148.ece


Consider the following statements

Select the correct answer using the code given below

Answer: c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In News: Modi awarded ‘Legion of Merit’ by US President Trump

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/modi-awarded-legion-of-merit-by-us-president-trump/article33390782.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Mucormycosis

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: Gujarat: Govt issues advisory on fungal infection with ‘nearly 50% mortality rate’

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/health-department-issues-advisory-on-fungal-infection-with-nearly-50-pc-mortality-rate-7114109/


Consider the following statements- The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3


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