Consider the following Statements regarding Elephanta Caves

They are a collection of cave temples exclusively dedicated to Lord Vishnu

It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987

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:In Elephanta Caves, artistic carvings, spiritual callings, and a religious monolith

About Elephanta Caves:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/in-elephanta-caves-artistic-carvings-spiritual-callings-and-a-religious-monolith-7147385/


Consider the following Statements regarding Non-Banking Financial Company

It cannot accept demand deposits.

They do not form part of the payment and settlement system and cannot issue cheques drawn on itself.

It is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956

Select the correct options from the given below codes

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS:RBI proposes 4-tier structure for tighter regulation of NBFCs

About Non-Banking Financial Company

NBFC does not include any institution whose principal business is:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/rbi-proposes-4-tier-structure-for-tighter-regulation-of-nbfcs-7157880/


Consider the following Statements regarding HunarHaat

It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority communities.

These are organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD scheme.

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:UP artisans to showcase creativity at HunarHaat

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the 24th edition of the HunarHaat, a flagship programme of the ministry of minority affairs to promote indigenous handicraft and speciality products

About HunarHaat

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/up-artisans-to-showcase-creativity-at-hunar-haat/articleshow/80417326.cms


JerengaPothar , often seen in news, it is located at

West Bengal

Assam

Nagaland

Kerala

Answer: (b) Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS:Explained: At PM Narendra Modi’s venue today, recalling an Assam icon

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/assam-jerenga-pothar-narendra-modi-7157492/


Consider the following Statements regardingSree Narayana Guru

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:Vice President launches book of poems of Sree Narayana Guru, ‘Not Many But One’

About Sree Narayana Guru

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1691265


Recently the term Ooceraeajoshii is seen in news, it is related to

Freshwater Fish Species

Giant wood spider

A rare mushroom species

A rare ant species

Answer: (d) A rare ant species

Explanation:

In NEWS:New ant species discovered from Kerala named after JNCASR researcher, evolutionary biologist Prof. Amitabh Joshi

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1691484


Consider the following Statements regardingIndian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report

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:TRAI releases “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report” for the Quarter ending July – September 2020

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1690929


Consider the following Statementsregarding Poona pact

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

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

Answer: (c) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Maharashtra to unlock history in prisons           

What is Poona Pact?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra-to-unlock-history-in-prisons/article33645105.ece#:~:text=The%20Maharashtra%20government%20is%20set,were%20imprisoned%20by%20the%20British.’’


Consider the following Statements with respect to Flash drought

A flash drought is characterized by rapid onset and intensification caused by high evapotranspiration due to extreme heat, wind and high incoming solar radiation

Increased air temperature and precipitation deficit together cause a rapid depletion of soil moisture leading to flash drought.

The core monsoon region of central and eastern India witnessed the highest frequency of flash droughts.

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: More flash droughts in India by end of century

What is a ‘flash drought’?

Source: TH


In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?

Sea surface temperatures are low

Inter-tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs

Coriolis force is too weak

Absence of land in those regions

Answer: (a) Sea surface temperatures are low

Explanation:

Tropical cyclones originate and intensify over warm tropical oceans. The conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms are: (i) Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C; (ii) Presence of the Coriolis force; (iii) Small variations in the vertical wind speed; (iv) A preexisting weak- low-pressure area or low-levelcyclonic circulation; (v) Upper divergence above the sea level system.