1.Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

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: 2% Interest Subvention approved on prompt repayment of Shishu Loans under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana for a period of 12 months

About Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

The products would be covered under three categories that are as follows:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1633891

2.Consider the following statements regarding eBloodServices mobile App

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: Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Indian Red Cross Society’s ‘eBloodServices’ Mobile App

e-Raktkosh: 

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1634231

3.Consider the following statements regarding SPARC Scheme

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: IITM, German institute collaborating to develop green energy solutions

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/iitm-german-institute-collaborating-to-develop-green-energy-solutions/article31917999.ece

4.Consider the following statements regarding Finance Commission

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: Discussing alternatives to base year, says 15th FC chairman N K Singh

About Finance Commission

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/15th-finance-commission-its-advisory-panel-discussing-base-year-n-k-singh-120062601659_1.html

5.Consider the following statements regarding Kala-Azar

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: New biomolecules to fight drug resistance in Kala- azar

–By Sunderarajan Padmanabhan

About Kala-azar

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1633851

6.With respect to Maareech, 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Indian Navy inducts indigenously developed anti-torpedo decoy system Maareech

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-navy-inducts-indigenously-developed-anti-torpedo-decoy-system-maareech/story-4BUig8Z17ey8cHHOVXSU6N.html

7.Consider the following statements regarding Battle of Plassey

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: Robert Clive was an 18th-century nouveau riche dream come true … To downplay Plassey is to downplay history

About Battle of plassey

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/parthian-shot/robert-clive-was-an-18th-century-nouveau-riche-dream-come-true-to-downplay-plassey-is-to-downplay-history/

8.What is Nasha Mukt Bharat Action Plan , sometimes seen in news?

Answer: (c) It is a drug-free india campaign to focus on community outreach programme

Explanation:

In NEWS: Centre rolls out anti-drug plan in 272 vulnerable districts

Source: TH

9.Consider the following statements regarding International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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: Energy transition can add 5.5 mln jobs by 2023: Report

About International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/energy/energy-transition-can-add-5-5-mln-jobs-by-2023-report-71973

10.In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

Answer: (c) The e -Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

Explanation: