Consider the following statements regarding National Service Scheme (NSS) 

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:President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind virtually conferred the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2018-19 today

About National Service Scheme

Main objectives of NSS:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1658762


Consider the following statements regarding eSanjeevani OPD

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:Health Ministry’s eSanjeevani OPD platform records 4 lakh doctor-to-patient tele-consultations

About eSanjeevani OPD platform:

Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/health-ministry-esanjeevani-opd-platform-records-4-lakh-doctor-to-patient-tele-consultations/story/417106.html


Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen fuel cell

1.It is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction, not combustion

2.This fuel cells need to be periodically recharged like batteries.

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: Standards for Safety Evaluation of Hydrogen Fuel cells based vehicles notified

About Hydrogen fuel cell

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1658587


Consider the following statements regarding Wildlife Institute of India (WII) 

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:Field study adds five amphibians to Madhya Pradesh’s fauna list

About Wildlife Institute of India (WII) 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/field-study-adds-five-amphibians-to-madhya-pradeshs-fauna-list/article32704116.ece/amp/


Consider the following statements regarding Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD)

1.It was first reported in Kodagu

2.It is caused by virus of plant tissues which are transmitted by insect vectors.

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:Invisible killer threatens India’s sandalwood forests

About Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD):

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/invisible-killer-threatens-indias-sandalwood-forests/article32709703.ece


Sometimes the Durgam Cheruvu Lake is seen in news, is located in which of the following state in india?

1.Punjab

2.West Bengal

3.Kerala

4.Telangana

Answer: (d) Telangana

Explanation:

In NEWS:‘Cable Stayed Bridge’ constructed across Durgam Cheruvu Lake inaugurated

About DurgamCheruvu Lake

Source: http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=400770


Consider the following statements regarding Lion-tailed macaque

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: Habitat loss puts lion-tailed macaque in IUCN endangered list for the sixth time

About Lion-tailed Macaque

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/habitat-loss-puts-lion-tailed-macaque-in-iucn-endangered-list-for-the-sixth-time/article32698840.ece#:~:text=Lion%2Dtailed%20macaque%20(Macaca%20silenus,Red%20List%20of%20Threatened%20Species.


Consider the following statements regarding JIMEX 20

1.It is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force.

2.It will be held in the North Japan Sea.

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:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-japan-navies-match-skills-in-northern-arabian-sea/article32708591.ece#:~:text=Photo%20Credit%3A%20ANI-,It%20will%20showcase%20high%20degree%20of%20inter%2Doperability%20and%20joint,support%20agreement%20early%20this%20month.


Consider the following statements regarding SAATHI app 

1.It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism with Quality Council of India.

2.It aims to assist the hospitality industry to continue to operate safely and thereby instil confidence among the Staff, employees and the guests about the safety of the hotel/unit.

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:Ministry of Tourism launches SAATHI app for hospitality industry on World Tourism Day

About System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for Hospitality Industry (SAATHI):

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/travel/ministry-of-tourism-launches-saathi-app-for-hospitality-industry-on-world-tourism-day/articleshow/78350548.cms


Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?

OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.

Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.

Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Answer: (c) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: