Consider the following statements with respect to the Sree Narayana Guru:

1) He gave the famous slogan One Caste, One Religion, One God for All.

2) In 1903, he established the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam.

3) He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Sree Narayana Guru’s messages have solution to Afghanistan crisis: Pinarayi

Sree Narayana Guru (1856-1928):

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1748236

Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Point:

1) It is the southernmost point of Indian Territory.

2) It is north of Indonesia’s northernmost territory on Rondo Island.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations at Indira Point

The Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame was taken to Indira Point, the southernmost tip of the country on August 22, 2021, as part of its voyage to the Nicobar Group of Islands.

The Armed Forces personnel from Andaman & Nicobar Command hoisted the National Flag and collected the soil from the location to mark the momentous occasion.

Indira Point:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1748162

Yuktdhara Portal is launched by which of the following ministries in India?

a)  Ministry of Rural Development

b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

c)  Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare

Answer: (a) Ministry of Rural Development

Explanation:

In NEWS: New portal under Bhuvan “Yuktdhara” will facilitate planning of new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing and GIS based information: Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh. Hence option (a) is correct.

Yuktdhara Portal:

Sourcehttps://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1748294

 Consider the following statements with reference to Group of Seven (G7):

1) It is an intergovernmental organisation that was formed in 2004.

2) India is not a part of G7 countries.

3) The headquarters is located in New York,USA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:(b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Afghan crisis: G7 leaders demand Taliban ‘guarantee’ safe passage from Kabul after August 31 deadline

Group of Seven (G7) countries:

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/g7-demands-taliban-guarantee-safe-passage-from-kabul-after-august-31/articleshow/85602861.cms

Consider the following statements with reference to National Monetisation Pipeline:

1) It was prepared by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries, based on the mandate for ‘Asset Monetisation’ under Union Budget 2021-22.

2) It aims to unlock the value of investments in both greenfield and brown field public sector assets by tapping institutional and long-term capital.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Roads to railways, Rs 6 lakh crore assets to be monetised, ownership will remain with Govt

    THE GOVERNMENT unveiled a four-year National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) worth Rs 6 lakh crore to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging the private sector, transferring to them the rights but not the ownership in projects; and using the funds for infrastructure creation across the country. Hence statement (2) is incorrect.

       It was prepared by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries, based on the mandate for ‘Asset Monetisation’ under Union Budget 2021-22. Hence statement (1) is correct.

        The National Monetisation Pipeline comprises a four-year pipeline from 2022-2025 of the central government’s brownfield Infrastructure Assets.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/finance-minister-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-launches-national-monetisation-pipeline-nmp-7466745/

Recently discovered new species Acetabularia Jalakanyake, is related to

a)  Green Algae

b) Mango Variety

c)  Herbal Plant

d) Frog species

Answer: (a) Green Algae

Explanation:

In NEWS: Indian scientists discover ‘mermaid’ plant species

Source: TH

Chakmas and Hajongs are ethnic peoples belonging to which of the following regions?

1) Nepal

2) India

3) China

4) Bangladesh

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a) 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Chakma groups reject proposed relocation move from Arunachal Pradesh, write to PM Modi

Chakma and Hajong communities:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/chakma-groups-reject-proposed-relocation-move-from-arunachal-pradesh-write-to-pm-modi-101629740848589.html

Consider the following statements with reference to Saroop:

1) It is a physical copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib also called Bir in Punjabi.

2) Guru Nanak compiled the first Bir of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: The saroop of Sikh Holy Book

Three of the last six remaining troops in Afghanistan have been flown into India.

Among the most striking images emerging from the flight of Sikhs from Afghanistan have been those of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri carrying on his head.

Saroop:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/saroops-of-guru-granth-sahib-afghanistan-taliban-7469203/

Consider the following statements:

1) The privileges of the Rajya Sabha members of freedom from arrest does not extend to criminal offences or cases of detention under preventive detention.

2) No arrest can be made within the precincts of the House without the prior permission of the Speaker.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?

What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/union-cabinet-minister-narayan-rane-arrest-procedure-explained-7468333/

The term “sixth mass extinction/sixth extinction” is often mentioned in the news in the context of the discussion of

(a)                     Widespread monoculture practices in agriculture and large-scale commercial farming with indiscriminate use of chemicals in many parts of the world that may result in the loss of good native ecosystems

(b)                    Fears of a possible collision of a meteorite with the Earth in the near future in the manner it happened 65 million years ago that caused the mass extinction of many species including those of dinosaurs.

(c)                     Large scale cultivation of genetically modified crops in many parts of the world and promoting their cultivation in other parts of the world which may cause the disappearance of good native crop plants and the loss of food biodiversity.

(d)                    Mankind’s over-exploitation/misuse of natural resources, fragmentation/loss of natural habitats, destruction of ecosystems, pollution and global climate change.

Answer: (d) Mankind’s over-exploitation/misuse of natural resources, fragmentation/loss of natural habitats, destruction of ecosystems, pollution and global climate change

Explanation: