Consider the following statements regarding National Clean Air Programme

  1. It is a five-year action plan launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
  2. The tentative national level target of 20%–30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024 is proposed under the NCAP

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:NGT slams Ministry’s report on clean air programme

About National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ngt-slams-ministrys-report-on-clean-air-programme/article32440795.ece

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal

  1. It has been established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010
  2. The Chairperson of the NGT is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court.
  3. It has not been vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 and the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

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

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

Answer: (c) 1and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:NGT slams Ministry’s report on clean air programme

National Green Tribunal has slammed the Ministry of Environment over its report on the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP) which proposes 20-30% reduction of air pollution by 2024.

About National Green Tribunal

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ngt-slams-ministrys-report-on-clean-air-programme/article32440795.ece

Consider the following statements regarding National Honey mission

  1. It is aimed at creating employment for the Adivasis, farmers, unemployed youth, and women by roping them in beekeeping
  2. It was launched by the KVIC

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:Honey Mission Propels Self-Employment for Migrant Workers; 700 bee boxes distributed in Western UP

About Honey Mission

Under this mission KVIC provides beekeepers

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1648488

Consider the following statementsregarding the 6th Schedule of the Constitution

  1. It provides for the administration of tribal areas in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram to safeguard the rights of the tribal population
  2. It is provided under Article 244(2) of the Constitution.

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: Arunachal’s BJP govt wants state placed under Sixth Schedule

What is Sixth Schedule?

Source:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/arunachals-bjp-govt-wants-state-placed-under-sixth-schedule/articleshow/77770829.cms

Consider the following statements regarding Glanders disease

  1. It is a contagious zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in cows and monkeys.
  2. It is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.

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:HC seeks govt. response on PETA plea

Glanders disease:

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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/hc-seeks-govt-response-on-peta-plea/article32432846.ece#:~:text=The%20Delhi%20High%20Court%20on,among%20horses%2C%20mules%2C%20ponies%20and

Consider the following statements

  1. Earth’s inner core is the innermost geologic layer of the Earth.
  2. Earth’s inner core is mostly made of iron and is in the liquid state due to extreme pressure.

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:Earth’s inner core is older than previously determined, find researchers

Geodynamo:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/earth-s-inner-core-is-older-than-previously-determined-find-researchers-72983#:~:text=Researchers%20have%20revised%20the%20estimate,from%20565%20million%20years%20old.&text=A%20year%20ago%2C%20Nature%20Geosciences,billion%2Dyear%2Dold%20planet.

Which of the following state are not come under the Inner Line Permit system?

Answer: (d) Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS:Arunachal’s BJP govt wants state placed under Sixth Schedule

About Inner Line Permit:

Source:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/arunachals-bjp-govt-wants-state-placed-under-sixth-schedule/articleshow/77770829.cms

Export Preparedness Index is released by 

Export Promotion Council

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

World Trade Organisation

Niti Aayog

Answer: (d) NITI Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS:NITI Aayog releases report on Export Preparedness Index; Gujarat tops list

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/niti-aayog-releases-report-on-export-preparedness-index-gujarat-tops-list/story-tN2WnvKNUpT7Nr99lQ7uaO.html

Consider the following statements regarding Puli kali

  1. It is a ritual event in the state of Kerala
  2. It is performed on the fourth day of Onam.

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:Pulikkali to go online this Onam

About Pulikali (Tiger Dance)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pulikkali-to-go-online-this-onam/article32444321.ece

The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the 

  1. Banks Board Bureau 
  2. Reserve Bank of India 
  3. Union Ministry of Finance 
  4. Management of concerned bank

Answer: (a) Banks Board Bureau 

Explanation: