Which of the statements is incorrect regarding Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati?

  1. a) Natural farming is promoted as BPKP under a centrally sponsored scheme- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
  2. b) It mainly emphasizes the exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling.
  3. c) It stresses on biomass mulching; use of cow dung-urine formulations; plant-based preparations and time to time working of soil for aeration.
  4. d) Under BPKP, financial assistance of Rs 12200/ha for 3 years is provided for cluster formation, capacity building, and continuous hand holding by trained personnel

Answer: (b) It mainly emphasizes the exclusion of all synthetic chemical inputs and promotes on-farm biomass recycling

Explanation:

In NEWS: Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP)

About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

The Scheme envisages:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1737751

Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation is conducted every two years by

  1. a) World Bank
  2. b) International Telecommunication Union
  3. c) United Nation’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific
  4. d) United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Answer: (c) United Nation’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific

Explanation:

In NEWS: India sees significant improvement in UNESCAP score on trade facilitation

About the Survey

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-sees-significant-improvement-in-unescap-score-on-trade-facilitation-121072300831_1.html

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines running between which of the two following countries?

  1. a) Sweden to Norway
  2. b) Denmark to Poland
  3. c) Russia to Germany
  4. d) Finland to Sweden

Answer: (c) Russia to Germany

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why the US has changed its mind on Nord Stream 2 pipeline

What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?

Why is the pipeline controversial?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nord-stream-pipeline-us-germany-7417589/

Which of the following countries are members of Mekong Ganga Cooperation?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. a) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
  2. b) 3, 4 and 5 only
  3. c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
  4. d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

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

Explanation:

In NEWS: Mekong region is of great importance to India: EAM Jaishankar

About Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mekong-region-is-of-great-importance-to-india-eam-jaishankar/article35457770.ece?homepage=true

Consider the following statements regarding Essential Defence Services Bill 2021:

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: What is the Essential Defence Services Bill and what is its objective?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-essential-defence-services-bill-and-what-is-its-objective-7418398/

In the Indian Constitution, Right to strike is a

  1. a) Fundamental right.
  2. b) Human Right
  3. c) Moral Right
  4. d) Legal Right

Answer: (d) Legal Right

Explanation:

In NEWS: What is the Essential Defence Services Bill and what is its objective?

About Right to strike

Right to strike is recognized globally. Article 19(1) the Constitution of India guarantees the protection of certain freedoms as fundamental rights such as:

However, strike is not expressly recognized in the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court settled the case of Kameshwar Prasad v. The State of Bihar 1958 by stating that strike is not a fundamental right. Government employees have no legal or moral rights to go on strikes.

India recognized strike as a statutory right under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Industrial Disputes Act 1947:

It defines public utility service and strike, it also puts certain prohibitions on the right to strike. It provides that no person employed in public utility service shall go on strike in breach of contract:

It is to be noted that these provisions do not prohibit the workmen from going on strike but require them to fulfill the condition before going on strike. Further these provisions apply to a public utility service only.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-the-essential-defence-services-bill-and-what-is-its-objective-7418398/

Consider the following statements:

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status

About World Heritage Site:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/unesco-strips-liverpool-of-its-world-heritage-status/article35446742.ece

Recently, the report Renewable Integration in India 2021 was seen in the news, released by which of the following international organisations?

  1. a) NITI Aayog and International Energy Agency
  2. b) Bureau of Energy Efficiency and International Renewable Energy Agency
  3. c) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and World Bank
  4. d) Power Grid Corporation of India and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Answer: (a) NITI Aayog and International Energy Agency

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog and IEA launch ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738276

Consider the following statements regarding rare diseases:

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

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 2 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rare Diseases Policy

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738276

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporate protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

Answer: (d) Right to Equality

Explanation:

Right to Equality (Article 14 -18) protects the citizens against any discrimination by the State on the basis of religion, caste, race, sex, or place of birth. Article 14 says that all citizens enjoy equal privileges and opportunities. Article 15 provides that the State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. Article 16 says that no citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. Article 17 abolishes ‘untouchability’ and forbids its practise in any form. Article 18 abolishes all titles national or foreign which create artificial distinctions in social status amongst the people. Hence option (d) is correct.