Consider the following statements regarding PM SVANidhi

1.It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

2.It providing affordable Working Capital loan to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown.

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: PM Modi to disburse SVANidhi loans to 300,000 street vendors

About PM SVANidhi

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-disburse-svanidhi-loans-to-300-000-street-vendors-on-tuesday/story-CAGUHVkz0E5nPF5BRCmuyH.html


Red Coral Kukri snake is recently spotted in which of the following state in India?

1.Assam

2.Uttar Pradesh

3.Uttarakhand

4.Tamilnadu

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

Explanation:

In NEWSRare Red Coral Kukri snake spotted for 3rd time in Uttarakhand, rescued by forest staff

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rare-red-coral-kukri-snake-spotted-for-3rd-time-in-uttarakhand-rescued-by-forest-staff/story-hXwH1i7oS3IXn0sdLmBOeN.html


Consider the following statements

1.Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 prohibits any State hoisting its own flag.

2.Flag Code of India, 2002 does not impose prohibitions on a State flag and state flag does not offend the dignity and honour of the national flag

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: ‘NSCN(IM)’s demand for separate flag, constitution being discussed’: Nagaland CM

About State flag

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/nscn-im-s-demand-for-separate-flag-constitution-being-discussed-nagaland-cm/story-3xaqtElccbieLRbjdw9xwN.html


What is/are the benefit/benefits for India signed in United State’s Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement?

1.Use the United State’s advanced network of geospatial information.

2.Enhance the accuracy of automated systems and weapons

3.Navigation and targeting can be enhanced

4.Refueling and replenishment purposes.

Select the correct options from the given below codes

1 and 4 only

1,2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1,2,3 and 4

Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Arriving in Delhi today, Pompeo says share vision for an open Indo-Pacific

About Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/arriving-in-delhi-today-pompeo-says-share-vision-for-an-open-indo-pacific-6883289/


Consider the following statements regarding the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)

1.Under the Scheme, 100% guarantee coverage to be provided by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) for additional funding of up to Rs. 3 lakh crore to eligible MSMEs

2.The tenure of loan under this scheme is four years with a moratorium period of one year on the principal amount.

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: To maximise liquidity for MSMEs, govt may extend credit scheme deadline

About ECLGS

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/to-maximise-liquidity-for-msmes-govt-may-extend-credit-scheme-deadline-6883319/


Consider the following statements regarding Border Road Organization

1.It was conceptualized by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

2.It is an infrastructure building organization working under the Ministry of Home affairs.

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: Defence Minister Dedicates BRO Road to the Nation in East Sikkim – A Fillip to Defence Preparedness and Socio-Economic Development

About Border Roads Organisation (BRO):

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/25/defence-minister-inaugurates-bro-constructed-alternate-alignment-gangtok-nathula-road-2214930.html


 Consider the following statements regarding Polio

1.It is a bacterial disease that destroys the nerve cells present in the spinal.

2.India was declared polio-free in January 2014

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: Explained: Why is World Polio Day observed, where India stands

About Polio

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-is-world-polio-day-observed-where-india-stands-6882895/


Consider the following statements regarding National Air Quality Index

1.It is an index of 5 known air pollutants only.

2.It has been developed by the CPCB in consultation with IIT-Kanpur

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: Air quality worsens after Dussehra, drops to ‘very poor’ category

About National Air Quality Index       

Source: https://scroll.in/latest/976772/delhi-air-quality-worsens-after-dussehra-drops-to-very-poor-category


Consider the following statements regarding Indian desert

1.It is second largest subtropical desert in the world.

2.Jaisalmer is located in the Thar Desert.

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: Lost River’ Ran through the Centre of Thar Desert near 172 Thousand Years Ago

About Thar Desert

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/lost-river-ran-through-the-centre-of-thar-desert-near-172-thousand-years-ago-8952021.html


ith reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?

1.Virus

2.Fungi

3.Bacteria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3only

Explanation: