1. Cham Dance is the traditional dance of:

a.              India

b.              Nepal

c.               Bhutan

d.              Bangladesh

Answer: (c) Bhutan

Explanation:

In NEWS: Dance of the Lamas

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/events/dance-of-the-lamas/article36676363.ece

2. With reference to Marine Products Export Development Authority, Consider the following statements

1.  It is a nodal coordinating, state-owned agency engaged in fishery production and allied activities.

2.  It was established in 1972 under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act (MPEDA), 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.              1 only

b.              2 only

c.               Both 1 and 2

d.              Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Organized Seafood Exporters Meet commemorating AzadiKaAmritMahotsav

About Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)

Source: PIB

3. Consider the following statements

1.  Currently, there are eight national recognised parties and 54 recognised State parties in India

2.  Section 13A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 deals with tax provisions relating to political parties

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.              1 only

b.              2 only

c.               Both 1 and 2

d.              Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: ECI awaits Law Ministry nod to deregister inactive parties

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ec-awaits-law-ministry-nod-to-deregister-inactive-parties/article36666104.ece

4. Report on Climate Indicators & Sustainable Development is released by which of the following international agency?

a.              World Meteorological Organization

b.              International Maritime Organization

c.               United Nations Development Programme

d.              Greenpeace

Answer: (a) World Meteorological Organization

Explanation:

In NEWS: Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report

If rising carbon dioxide levels are not controlled, the global goal to end hunger and achieve food security will be severely affected, according to a WMO report. Hence option (a) is correct

Impact on SDGs:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/rising-co2-concentration-threatens-all-17-sdgs-says-wmo-report-79175

5. Which of the following statement is correct about Judima?

a.              It is the wine brewed by the dimasa community in Assam

b.              It is a traditional fight skill in Gujarat

c.               It is a new hybrid variety of Mangoes

d.              It is a national Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry

Answer: (a) It is the wine brewed by the dimasa community in Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS: Assam’s rice wine Judima gets GI tag

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assams-rice-wine-judima-gets-gi-tag/article36687514.ece

6. The Child Nutrition Report 2021 is a flagship report of:

a.              United Nations Children’s Fund

b.              NITI Aayog

c.               FSSAI

d.              Food and Agriculture Organization

Answer: (a) United Nations Children’s Fund

Explanation:

In NEWS: Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF

The diets of children in this age group have not improved in the last decade  

About the report:

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/around-66-children-below-2-years-don-t-get-nutritious-diet-unicef-79169

7. With respect to Dong system, Consider the following statements

1.  It is practised by the bodo community in rural Assam

2.  It is the traditional water management system

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.              1 only

b.              2 only

c.               Both 1 and 2

d.              Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: How Assam’s Bodo community used indigenous knowledge to tackle decades-old water supply problem

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/interviews/water/how-assam-s-bodo-community-used-indigenous-knowledge-to-tackle-decades-old-water-supply-problem-79167

8. Consider the following statements

1.  Polynesia is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean

2.  Polynesia covers an area of New Zealand, Hawai’i, and Easter Island.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.              1 only

b.              2 only

c.               Both 1 and 2

d.              Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: 

About Polynesia

Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/genetic-study-reveals-how-ancient-seafarers-settled-vast-polynesia-315184

9. With reference to River Periyar, Consider the following statements

1.  It is the longest river in the state of Tamilnadu

2.  It originates from the Sivagiri Hills of Western Ghats

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.              1 only

b.              2 only

c.               Both 1 and 2

d.              Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Outcry strengthens to save the Bharathapuzha

Nature lovers in Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram districts are raising an outcry for saving the Bharathapuzha, the State’s second longest river after the Periyar. The outcry will echo on the banks of the river as they celebrate World Rivers Day

The demand for the formation of an authority with judicial powers to conserve the Bharathapuzha has increased since celebrated technocrat E. Sreedharan raised it sometime ago. The government is yet to respond to the demand

About River Periyar

 Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/outcry-strengthens-to-save-the-bharathapuzha/article36667595.ece

10. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable 

Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news? (UPSC-2017)

a.              It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.

b.              It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

c.               It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.

d.              It is an important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by the Government

Answer: (b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

Explanation: