Consider the following statements regarding Agar Wood:

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: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Tripura initiates steps to promote cultivation of Agar to transform the Economy

A crop that has no equals in the field of natural incense, Agarwood is known as the wood of the gods; a product of the religious and cultural aroma. It is said that the state capital of Tripura, Agartala has derived its name from Agarwood.

Source: https://newsonair.com/2021/07/24/tripura-initiates-steps-to-promote-cultivation-of-agar-to-transform-the-economy/

Consider the following statements regarding the gig economy:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Gig economy to boost employment of Indian women in formal sector post COVID: Study

Gig Economy :

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2021/jul/24/gig-economy-to-boost-employment-of-indian-women-in-formal-sector-post-covid-study-2334727.html

Consider the following statements regarding Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR):

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt should take control of Vodafone Idea, says Deutsche Bank report

What is AGR?

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/govt-should-take-control-of-vodafone-idea-says-deutsche-bank-report-121072601672_1.html

Consider the following statements regarding Kandla Special Economic Zone:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government of India working towards ensuring environmentally sustainable development

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739154

With respect to Ramsar Convention, consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 and 3 only
  3. c) 1 and 3 only
  4. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Mangrove cell tables proposal to name flamingo sanctuary in Thane creek as ‘Ramsar site’

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mangrove-cell-tables-proposal-to-name-flamingo-sanctuary-in-thane-creek-as-ramsar-site-7423953/

Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Gold Reserves In India

Mapping:

Source: Press Information Bureau

Consider the following statements regarding World Gold Council:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Gold Reserves In India

World Gold Council:

Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding Nauka:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What is Nauka, the module Russia is sending to the International Space Station?

Source: TH

Consider the following statements regarding Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. a) 1 only
  2. b) 2 only
  3. c) Both 1 and 2
  4. d) Neither 1 nor 2
  5.  

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt cuts basic import duty on masoor dal to zero to tame prices

Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess:

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-reduces-basic-customs-duty-on-imports-of-masur-dal-to-zero-121072601292_1.html

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. Waste generator has to segregate waste into five categories.
  2. The Rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only.
  3. The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
  4. It is mandatory on the part of the waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.

Answer: (c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.

Explanation:

Under the Solid Waste Management, Rules 2016, waste processing facilities will have to be set up by all local bodies having 1 million or more population within two years.