Consider the following statements regarding Edakkal Caves

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:Greens hail steps to conserve Edakkal caves

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/greens-hail-steps-to-conserve-eakkal-caves/article32451101.ece

What is the aim of UDAN scheme?

It aims to develop smaller regional airports to allow common citizens easier access to aviation services.

It aims to bring together entire aviation industry

It is an initiative to expand airport capacity by more than fivetimes to handle a billion trips a year.

It is a web-based system for redressal of consumers‘ grievances relating to pricing and availability of medicines

Answer: (a) It aims to develop smaller regional airports to allow common citizens easier access to aviation services.

Explanation:

In NEWS:78 New Routes Approved Under UDAN 4.0

78 new routes under the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)- Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) have been approved following the three successful rounds of bidding by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

About Regional Connectivity Scheme –Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN)

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1648927

Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential School 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:Eklavya Model Residential School teacher selected for National Award to Teachers 2020

About Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs):

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1649146

Consider the following statements regarding Bureau of Police Research and Development

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:Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) celebrating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary today

About Bureau of Police Research and Development

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1649240

Consider the following statements

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: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS:Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?

Three key ingredients help a hurricane rapidly intensify:

About Hurricanes

How Does a Storm Become a Hurricane?

What Are the Parts of a Hurricane?

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/environment/are-hurricanes-strengthening-more-rapidly–73102

Consider the following statements regarding Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

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: Experts slam move for approving new Bt brinjal variety, cite regulatory lapses

About Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/experts-slam-move-for-approving-new-bt-brinjal-variety-cite-regulatory-lapses-73095

Recently, the Remote Learning Reachability report is issued by

NITI Aayog

Ministry of Education

United Nations Children’s Fund

World Bank

Answer: (c) United Nations Children’s Fund

Explanation:

In NEWS:Just 24% of Indian households have internet to access e-education: UNICEF

Source: https://www.livemint.com/education/news/just-24-of-indian-households-have-internet-to-access-e-education-unicef-11598527337136.html

What is common to the articles 243k and 243Za of the Indian Constitution?

Give the power of superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of local body elections to the SECs.

Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States

Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law

None of the above

Answer: (a) Give the power of superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of local body elections to the SECs.

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Why there are different voters lists, and why the government wants a Common Electoral Roll?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-common-electoral-role-elections-voters-lists-explained-6574403/

Rcently, the Mansar lake is seen in news, it is located in

Uttarakhand

Himachal Pradesh

Punjab

Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: (d) Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation:

In NEWS:Dr Jitendra Singh reviews Comprehensive Manser Rejuvenation & Development Plan

About Mansar Lake

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=Dr-Jitendra-Singh-reviews-Comprehensive-Manser-Rejuvenation-%26-Development-Plan&id=398385

Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?

Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth’s surface.

Clouds reflect back the Earth’s radiation.

The Earth’s surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.

Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.

Answer: (b) Clouds reflect back the Earth’s radiation.

Explanation:

Dew is not formed: