Consider the following Statements regarding Indian Gas Exchange

It is India’s first digital trading platform for gas.

The platform is limited to imported LNG only.

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: Adani Total, Torrent pay Rs 3.7 cr each for 5% stake in Indian Gas Exchange

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/adani-total-torrent-pay-rs-3-7-cr-each-for-5-stake-in-indian-gas-exchange-121012200831_1.html


Consider the following Statements

As per article 217, the Chief Justice of the high court is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief justice of India as well as the Governor of the state

A person to be appointed as a judge of a high court, he/she should have held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years

Like in Supreme Court, there is provision for appointment of a distinguished jurist as a judge of a high court.

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

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: HC vacancies: SC questions govt over delay in action on Collegium recommendations

Appointment of Judges in the High Court

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/hc-vacancies-sc-questions-govt-over-delay-in-action-on-collegium-recommendations-7164469/


Consider the following Statements regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019

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: DNA bill can lead to caste and community-based profiling, say AsaddudinOwaisi and BinoyViswam

About DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/hc-vacancies-sc-questions-govt-over-delay-in-action-on-collegium-recommendations-7164469/


Consider the following Statements regardingNew Start Treaty

It is a treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on measures for the further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms.

It is a successor to the START framework of 1991

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: Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension

About New START Treaty

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/russian-parliament-new-start-nuclear-treaty-7163940/


Consider the following Statements

Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament.

The President address is followed by a motion of thanks moved in each House by ruling party MPs.

In India, the practice of the President addressing Parliament can be traced back to the Government of India Act of 1935.

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

  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1 only
  4. 1,2 and 3

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: History & precedent of President’s address in Parliament

History and precedent

Procedure & tradition

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/president-address-in-house-ram-nath-kovind-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-7165832/


Patharughat uprising are belonged to which of the following region?

Madras

West Bengal

Rajasthan

Assam

Answer: (d) Assam

Explanation:

In NEWS: Patharughat Explained: The forgotten peasant uprising of Assam in 1894

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/assam-patharughat-1894-peasant-uprising-martyrs-column-7165125/


Global Climate Litigation Report 2021 is released by which of the following international organization?

Answer: (d) UN Environment Programme

Explanation:

In NEWS: Surge in court cases over climate change shows increasing role of litigation in addressing the climate crisis

Key Findings of the report

Source: https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/surge-court-cases-over-climate-change-shows-increasing-role


Consider the following Statements regardingParis Agreement

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: India will exceed its Paris Agreement targets, says PM Modi at Climate Adaptation Summit 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged that India would exceed its Paris Agreement targets while addressing the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 and raised the importance of “global climate partnerships” like the International Solar Alliance.

What is the Paris Agreement?

How does the Paris Agreement work?

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-will-exceed-its-paris-agreement-targets-says-pm-modi-11611588765869.html


Consider the following Statements regarding Kala Utsav

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: Union Education Minister addresses the Valedictory Function of Kala Utsav 2020

About Kala Utsav

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692938


Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’s report periodically?

The Asian Development Bank

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

The US Federal Reserve Bank

The World Bank

Answer: (d) The World Bank

Explanation:

World Bank publish the ‘Global Economic Prospect’s Report periodically