Consider the following Statements

Genetic modification of plants involves adding a specific stretch of DNA into the plant’s genome, giving it new or different characteristics.

In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops

Bt cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Seed industry seeks action against illegal GM seed business, promoters

About Genetically Modified (GM) seeds

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/seed-industry-seeks-action-against-illegal-gm-seed-business-promoters/article33656448.ece


.Which of the following statements are correct regarding K2Mountain?

It is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest

It is located on the border between the Nepal and China

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

Answer: (a) It is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest

Explanation:

In NEWS: Meeting the last big challenge of mountaineering: What it took a Nepali team to climb K2 in winter

On January 16, a group of Nepali mountaineers became the first climbers to scale the K2 peak in winter

What is K2?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/meeting-the-last-big-challenge-of-mountaineering-what-it-took-a-nepali-team-to-climb-k2-in-winter-7161547/


Consider the following Statements

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: Why govt borrows off-budget, and how

What are off-budget borrowings?

How are off-budget borrowings raised?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-govt-borrows-off-budget-and-how-7162925/


Consider the following Statements regarding Disinvestment

It is the process of reducing the share of government in public sector undertakings

Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has been made the nodal department for the strategic stake sale in the Public Sector Undertakings

Disinvestment proceeds are maintained separately in the National Investment Fund.

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

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

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Why asset sale targets are important

Why are PSUs up for sale?

Broadly speaking there are two main motivations behind disinvesting in PSUs.

How are these revenues generated?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/budget-nirmala-sitharaman-psu-coronavirus-economy-disinvestment-7162876/


Consider the following Statements regarding Aligarh Movement

It was conceptualized and propagated by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

It was a systemic movement aimed at reforming the social, political and educational aspects of the Muslim community.

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: AMU buries ‘time capsule’ to mark its centenary year

About the University:

What was the Aligarh Movement?

Source: TH


Consider the following Statements regarding UN Security Council

It is not a one among of the six principal organs of the United Nations.

It is made up of 15 non-permanent member states.

It authorizes to investigate any dispute or situation which might lead to international friction

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

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

Answer: (b) 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Inclusive reforms must for UNSC to be effective

About UNSC:

Functions and powers 

Source: TH


Consider the following Statements regarding International Solar Alliance

All member states of the United Nations, including those lying beyond the tropics country can now join the International Solar Alliance

Island and village solar mini grids and solar e-mobility technologies is a major objective of ISA.

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: India will exceed its Paris Agreement targets, says PM Modi at Climate Adaptation Summit 2021

About International Solar Alliance

Objective of ISA:

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-will-exceed-its-paris-agreement-targets-says-pm-modi-11611588765869.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Economic survey

It is prepared by the Economics Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor

It is a flagship annual document that reviews the development in the Indian economy.

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:

Budget 2021 will be presented on February 1 by the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. A day before the historic paperless budget is presented, the Economic Survey

What is the Economic Survey?

What is the importance of Economic Survey?

Source: MOF


Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk report is given by

World Bank

World Economic Forum

United Nation

OECD

ANSWER: C. United Nation

EXPLANATION

In News: Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Riskreport is given by United Nation .

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.With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

DPSPs, contained in Part IV (Article 36 –51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down there in are considered in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society. Hence statements 2 and 3 are correct and statement 1 is not correct.