Consider the following statements regarding International Financial Services Centres Authority

1. It aims to regulate all financial services in International Financial Services Centres with headquarters in Gandhinagar

2. It consists of nine members and the term of all members of the IFSC Authority will be five years

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: IFSCA Committee submits interim report on development of global retail business

The committee suggests that the IFSC can aim at:

About International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/ifsca-committee-submits-interim-report-o


Consider the following statements regarding India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project

  1. It is a multi-institutional effort aimed at building a world-class underground laboratory with a rock cover of approx.1200 m for non-accelerator based high energy and nuclear physics research in India
  2. It is a mega-science project jointly funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Department of Science and Technology

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: Government to set up Neutrino Observatory in the country: Dr.Jitendra Singh

About The India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Project

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1657311


Consider the following statements regarding Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre

  1. It has the responsibility to provide tsunami advisories to Indian Mainland and the Island regions.
  2. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) of World Meteorological Organization has designated ITEWC as the Tsunami Service Provider (TSP) for the entire Indian Ocean Region.

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: Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre provides services to 25 Indian Ocean nations: Centre

About Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)

Source: https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-tsunami-early-warning-centre-provides-services-to-25-indian-ocean-nations-centre-2311362.html


Consider the following statements regarding Extratropical cyclones 

  1. These are active above the mid-latitudinal region between 35° and 65° latitude in both the hemispheres
  2. The direction of movement is from west to east and it is pronounced mostly in summer seasons.

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: Human-induced climate change could increase ‘Medicanes’, say experts

Extra tropical storm ‘Ianos’ slammed into Greece recently, killing three people

About Extra tropical storm

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/human-induced-climate-change-could-increase-medicanes-say-experts-73478


 Consider the following statements regarding Medicanes

  1. They are extra-tropical hurricanes observed over the Mediterranean Sea.
  2. They occur in colder regions as compared to tropical cyclones and are usually formed during winter season

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: Human-induced climate change could increase ‘Medicanes’, say experts

About Medicanes

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/human-induced-climate-change-could-increase-medicanes-say-experts-73478


Recently, the Special Report on Sustainable Recovery is launched by which of the following organisation?

  1. World Bank and International Atomic Energy Agency
  2. International Energy Agency and NITI Aayog
  3. International Solar Alliance and Bureau of Energy Efficiency
  4. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Answer: (b) International Energy Agency and NITI Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS: IEA and NITI Aayog launch Special Report on Sustainable Recovery Post Covid-19

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1657430


Consider the following statements

  1. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices is a non- statutory body
  2. S. Swaminathan committee had recommended that the MSP should be at least 50 percent more than the weighted average cost of production.
  3. Currently, MSP is decided on the basis of the formula of A2+FL.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Don’t sell pulses below MSP during procurement

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommended that the Centre fix a reserve price for sale of pulses and oilseeds by Nafed and not sell them in the open market during the procurement season.

About Minimum Support Price

About Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP)

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/dont-notold-not-to-nosell-pulses-below-msp-during-procurement/article32671134.ece


What is “ABHYAS”, sometimes seen in the news?

  1. A defence collaboration between Japan and india
  2. An Russian anti-missile system
  3. An Israeli radar system
  4. A high-speed Expendable Aerial Target missile

Answer: (d) A high-speed Expendable Aerial Target missile

Explanation:

In NEWS: India conducts successful flight test of ABHYAS from Odisha test range

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-conducts-successful-flight-test-of-abhyas-from-odisha-test-range/story-wCHOdhkIkkfN6J3VekAkQJ.html


Consider the following statements regarding One-horned rhinos

  1. Sikkim is the home to the largest population of one-horned rhinos.
  2. It is included in the Schedule – I of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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: India is home to largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros: Prakash Javadekar

About One-Horned Rhinoceros

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=400467


 Consider the following rivers :

  1. Vamsadhara
  2. Indravati
  3. Pranahita
  4. Pennar

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari ?

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

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The Penganga, the Indravati, the Pranhita, and the Manjra are principal tributaries of the Godavari . Hence option (d) is correct