Consider the following statements regarding Polio

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

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Africa eradicates polio, but vaccine-driven outbreaks rise

About Polio

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/africa-eradicates-polio-but-vaccine-driven-outbreaks-rise-73080

India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA) is launched by the

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

NITI Aayog

Answer: (d) NITI Aayog

Explanation:

In NEWS:NITI Aayog to Launch Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia(TIA) India Component

About NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA):

India Component:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1648773

Which of the following committee is related to review the charter of duties for all laboratories of the DRDO and to focus on indigenous development of futuristic technologies?

Answer: (a) V. Ramagopal Rao committee

Explanation:

In NEWS:DRDO expert panel to review charter of labs to cut overlap

The terms of reference of the committee are :

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/drdo-expert-panel-to-review-charter-of-labs-to-cut-overlap/story-DrxVuZGtmPgI7zegRbKiUJ.html

Consider the following statements regarding DigiLocker

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:Central Government Civil pensioners can store Electronic PPO in Digi Locker

About DigiLocker:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1648707

Consider the following statements regarding Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA)

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:AFSPA extended for six months in Assam

The Assam government on Tuesday said it has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the state for six more months with effect from August 28.

About Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/afspa-extended-for-six-months-in-assam-6569600/

Consider the following statements regarding Atal Tunnel

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:Explained: The strategic importance of the Rohtang tunnel

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/the-strategic-importance-of-the-rohtang-tunnel-6572025/

Consider the following statements regarding Supernova

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: (a) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:Did a supernova trigger the late Devonian extinction?

About supernova

What Causes a Supernova?

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/did-a-supernova-trigger-the-late-devonian-extinction–73088

Consider the following

Which of the above options are the Criteria for identification for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups?

Answer: (d) 1,2,3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS:5 members of Great Andaman tribe test positive

About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal group (PVTG)

Criteria for identification :Hence option (d) is correct

Source: TH

Consider the following statements regarding Sin Tax

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:‘Neither luxury nor sin good’: GST tax rate on 2-wheelers may witness a cut

About sin tax

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/neither-luxury-nor-sin-good-gst-tax-rate-on-2-wheelers-may-witness-a-cut/story-mjSIjcZCsAhSXCUmg5zTbL.html

What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial countercurrent?

Answer: (d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

Explanation: