onsider 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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: National Organ Transplant Programme

About NOTTO:

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is a national level organization set up under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739456

Consider the following statements regarding Nano Urea Liquid:

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NFL, RCF to get nano urea technology from IFFCO

What is Nano Liquid Urea?

What are the benefits of Nano Liquid Urea?

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739624

The Malegam Committee Report was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following sectors does the report cater to?

  1. a) Green Economy Sector
  2. b) Defence sector
  3. c) Pharmaceutical sector
  4. d) Micro- finance

Answer: (d) Micro Finance

Explanation:

In NEWS:

Malegam Committee Report:

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-framework-for-microfinance-regulation-that-would-suit-india-11627317048710.html

Consider the following statements regarding NISHTHA Programme:

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

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government launched NISHTHA for continuous professional development of the teachers during Covid

‘National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement’:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739155

Consider the following statements regarding Dholavira:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Harappan city of Dholavira listed among UNESCO World Heritage sites

Dholavira:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/harappan-era-city-dholavira-inscribed-on-unesco-world-heritage-list-7424926/

Consider the following statements regarding National Farmers Database:

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: No landless farmers in new database

National Farmers Database:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliament-proceedings-no-landless-farmers-in-new-database/article35571996.ece

Consider the following statements regarding James Webb Space Telescope:

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: Key NASA telescope in the centre of LGBT debate

James Webb Space Telescope:

Mission objectives:

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/key-nasa-telescope-in-centre-of-lgbt-debate-7425601/

Consider the following statements with reference to Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021:

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: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Parliament passed Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021 to repeal and replace Lighthouse Act 1927

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/parliament-passed-marine-aids-to-navigation-bill-2021-to-repeal-and-replace-lighthouse-act-1927-see-benefits/2299255/

Consider the following statements regarding Earth System Model:

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Government developed indigenous climate model to predict the impact of climate change on monsoon in the country

Earth System Model(ESM) named IITM-ESM:

Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1739511

The staple commodities of export by the English East Indian Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were

  1. a) Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
  2. b) Sugar, salt, zinc and lead
  3. c) Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
  4. d )Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium

Answer: (d) Cotton, silk, saltpetre and opium

Explanation:

Cotton, raw silk, saltpetre, opium were the major commodities exported from Bengal by the English East India Company. Hence option (d) is correct.