Consider the following statements regarding I-STEM:

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: National web portal for sharing R&D facilities I-STEM enters Phase-II, five years extension approved by the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GOI

About I STEM

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738848

With reference to PM CARES for Children scheme, consider the following statements:

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: (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Ministry of Women and Child Development launches web based portal pmcaresforchildren.in

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the web based portal “pmcaresforchildren.in” to facilitate submission of applications, identification of children eligible to receive support under the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme.

PM CARES for Children Scheme:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738851

Consider the following statements regarding Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign:

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738816

Consider the following statements regarding Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS):

It was designed with two major objectives for measurement of employment and unemployment.

It is being surveyed and released by the Labour Bureau.

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: ExplainSpeaking: The curious case of India’s falling unemployment rate in 2019-20

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explainspeaking-the-curious-case-of-indias-falling-unemployment-rate-in-2019-20-7422326/

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: India breaks into the top 10 list of agri produce exporters

Consider the following statements regarding Special Economic Zone (SEZ):

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Special Economic Zones touch new heights in terms of performance in Exports, Investment and Employment

What are SEZs?

SEZs in India

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738171

Recently, Indian scientists discovered materials that self-repair mechanical damages. It works on principle of

  1. a) Bose-Einstein Condensate
  2. b) Superconductivity
  3. c) Piezoelectric effect
  4. d) 4th law of thermodynamics

Answer: (c) Piezoelectric effect

Explanation:

In NEWS: Indian scientists discover materials that self-repair mechanical damages

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738607

Consider the following statements regarding the principle “Common But Differentiated Responsibilities”:

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: How EU’s proposed carbon border tax will work & why India is among the nations opposing it

Source: https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/how-eus-proposed-carbon-border-tax-will-work-why-india-is-among-the-nations-opposing-it/703214/

With respect to Exercise Cutlass Express 2021, 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: INS Talwar participates in Exercise Cutlass Express 2021 in Mombasa

Source: https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/ins-talwar-participates-in-exercise-cutlass-express-2021-in-mombasa20210727095920/

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

  1. a) Humayun
  2. b) Akbar
  3. c) Jahangir
  4. d) Shah Jahan

Answer: (c) Jahangir

Explanation:

During Akbar’s reign many manuscripts were illustrated, the prominent being Razmnamah, the Persian translation of Mahabharata. It was during Jahangir’s reign that manuscripts became less important and individual portraits became more prominent. Hence option (c) is correct.