.Consider the following statements regarding National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

1.It is a statutory Board constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

2.It is chaired by the Prime Minister.

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 centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures

The National Board for Wildlife approved an action plan for vultures recently  

About National board of Wildlife

Functions

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/conservation-centres-in-5-states-among-host-of-ideas-to-protect-vultures-73929


Which of the following protected vultures in India are listed as ‘critically endangered’ by the IUCN?

1.Oriental white-backed vulture

2.Sender-billed vulture

3.Egyptian vulture

4.Long-billed vulture

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Conservation centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures

Vulture Population in India

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/conservation-centres-in-5-states-among-host-of-ideas-to-protect-vultures-73929


Consider the following statements regarding Hunter Committee of 1919

1..It did not impose any penal or disciplinary action against General Dyer.

2.It was appointed by the Secretary of State for India Edwin Montagu.

3.No Indian members present in the committee.

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

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

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: From the Archives (October 23, 1920): Wilful murder (From an editorial)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/archives/from-the-archives-october-23-1920-wilful-murderfrom-an-editorial/article32919177.ece


Sometimes the term Blue Dot Network, is recently seen in news, is a global alliance for

1.Cyber security

2.Artificial intelligence

3.Deep ocean mission

4.Infrastructure development

Answer: (d) Infrastructure Development

Explanation:

In NEWS: Bipartisan Senate letter backs India’s inclusion of Australia in Malabar naval exercise

About Blue Dot Network

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bipartisan-senate-letter-backs-indias-inclusion-of-australia-in-malabar-naval-exercise/article32910969.ece


Consider the following statements regarding National Medicinal Plants Board

1.It works under the Ministry of AYUSH.

2.It aims to development of medicinal plants sector through developing strong coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organization for implementation of policies on medicinal plants

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: Inauguration of Regional Raw Drug Repository of National Medicinal Plants Board at AIIA, New Delhi

About National Medicinal Plants Board:

Functions:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1666814


Consider the following statements regarding Life in Miniature project

1.It is a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi under the Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture.

2.It uses technologies like machine learning, augmented reality and digitization with high-definition robotic cameras and to showcase these special works of art in a magical new way.

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: National Museum’s miniature paintings on Google Arts & Culture app

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-museums-miniature-paintings-on-google-arts-culture-app/article32923226.ece


Which of the following committees was formed to develop a platform that will help migrant workers who have lost their jobs during lock down to find better employment opportunities?

1.Amitabh Kant committee

2.Justice A.K Mathur Committee

3.Y B Reddy Committee

4.Bimal Jalan Committee

Answer: (a) Amitabh Kant committee

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog panel for reforms in urban planning education

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/niti-aayog-panel-for-reforms-in-urban-planning-education-6844024/


Bum La Pass, sometimes seen in news, is a border pass between

1.China and Bhutan

2.India and China

3.Nepal and India

4.India and Tibet

Answer: (d) India and Tibet

Explanation:

In NEWS: Arunachal Pradesh builds a war memorial at Bum La

About Bum La Pass

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/arunachal-pradesh-builds-up-a-war-memorial-at-bum-la/articleshow/78830780.cms


Which of the following indicators are used to calculate the Global Hunger Index?

1.The proportion of undernourished in a population.

2.The proportion of children under the age of five suffering from wasting (less weight in proportion to their height).

3.The proportion of children under five suffering from stunting (low height in proportion to their age).

4.The mortality rate of children under five.

Select the correct options from the given below codes

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

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

Explanation:

In NEWS: Global Hunger Index: Why is India trailing?

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/food/global-hunger-index-why-is-india-trailing–73920


Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

1.Arasavalli

2.Amarkantak

3.Omkareshwar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

The Sun Temple is situated in Arasavalli Village in Andhra Pradesh. Sun temples are not located in Amarkantak and Omkareshwar. Hence option (a) is correct