1. Law Lab initiative is launched by which of the following international organisation?

1.United Nations Children’s Fund

2.World Health Organization

3.International Labour Organization

4.United Nations Economic and Social Council

Answer: (b) World Health Organization

Explanation:

In NEWS: COVID-19: A lab for Covid-related laws

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/covid-19-a-lab-for-covid-related-laws-72451

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Contempt of Courts Act 1971

1.It confers upon certain courts power to punish individuals for contempt of themselves as also of subordinate courts.

2.It states that a person shall be guilty of contempt of court for publishing any fair comment on the merits of any case which has been heard and finally decided.

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: Supreme Court to hear contempt proceedings against advocate Prashant Bhushan and Twitter India

About Contempt of Courts Act 1971

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-initiates-contempt-proceedings-against-advocate-prashant-bhushan-and-twitter-india/article32152711.ece

3. Recently, the first Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region has been published by the

1.Ministry of Earth Sciences

2.Ministry of Science and Technology

3.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

4.Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Answer: (a) Ministry of Earth Sciences

Explanation:

In NEWS: Heatwaves, floods, droughts: projections for India in coming decades

The first ‘Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region’, released by the Ministry of Earth Sciences recently, warns of tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, heat waves, floods and droughts in India unless mitigation measures are adopted soon. The projections are for the decades leading to the end of the 21st century. Hence option (a) is correct

Temperature

Monsoon

Droughts and floods

Sea level

Tropical cyclones

Himalaya snow cover

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/heatwaves-floods-droughts-projections-for-india-in-coming-decades-6518976/

4. Consider the following statements regarding Project Elephant

1.It was launched in 1992 to provide financial and technical support of wildlife management efforts by states for wild Asian Elephants.

2.Presently, the project is being implemented in 22 States/UTs

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: Asian elephant cubs show handedness in trunk behaviour earlier than adult usage of trunks

About Project Elephant (PE):

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1640359

5. Consider the following statements regarding about International Union of Railways

1.It is the global platform for railway systems working on interoperability, developing common technical standards for railways across the world

2.It is headquartered in Paris, France.

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: DG RPF Arun Kumar nominated as Vice-Chairman of International Union of Railways

About International Union of Railways

Overall objectives for UIC
To enable UIC to effectively fulfil its mission, 3 levels have been defined for international cooperation activities:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/dg-rpf-arun-kumar-nominated-as-vice-chairman-of-international-union-of-railways-6518722/

6. Consider the following statements about Sacred Groves

Sacred groves are exclusively protected under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

It refers to a piece of natural vegetation that is protected by a certain community due to religious reasons.

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: Sacred groove of Kerela is now online

Under the online exhibition series of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), today “Kavu”- a sacred grove from Kerala Exhibition of IGRMS has been presented online with its basic information and photographs and videos.

‘Kaavu’ are numerous throughout the length and breadth of Kerala. These sacred groves perform a unique role in bio-diversity management in Kerala.

About Sacred Groves

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bhopal/sacred-groove-of-kerela-is-now-online/articleshow/77133315.cms

7. Consider the following statements regarding Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA)

It is led by the Forestry Department of the World Food Programme

According to this, India has ranked third among the top 10 countries that have gained in forest areas in the last decade

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 among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO

About Global Forest Resources Assessment

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/forests/india-among-top-10-countries-gaining-forest-area-in-the-world-fao-72454

8. Consider the following statements regarding Lonar Lake

It is one of the four known hyper-velocity impact craters in basaltic rock anywhere on Earth.

This water in the lake is both saline and alkaline

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: Conservation, preservation key to Lonar lake development: HC

The development of Lonar lake, which recently turned pink, also includes conserva­tion and preservation of the water body, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court

About Lonar Lake:

Source: TH

9. Tianwen-1 mission is associated with

South Korean’s communication satellite

Indonesia’s earth observation satellite

Japan’s moon mission

China’s Mars mission

Answer: (c) China’s Mars mission

Explanation:

In NEWS: China launches ambitious Mars mission

Source: TH

10. Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Services’:

National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

National Career Service (NCS) project is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment (India) Government of India as a Mission Mode Project for establishing quick and efficient career related services. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.

The main stakeholders for the NCS would include:

– Unemployed candidates seeking jobs

– Students seeking career counseling

– Candidates seeking vocational / occupational guidance

– Illiterate, under-privileged sections of society, blue-collar workers seeking placements and guidance

– Person with different abilities (PWDs), ex-servicemen, veterans / senior citizens, etc.

– Employers seeking suitable candidates Thus statement 2 is correct