1.Consider the following statements regarding Central Water Commission

1.It is presently functioning as an attached office of the Ministry of Jal Shakti

2.It is charged with the general responsibilities of initiating and coordinating schemes of control, utilization and conservation of water resources throughout the country.

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: Indian reservoirs brimming as monsoon advances

About Central Water Commission

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/water/indian-reservoirs-brimming-as-monsoon-advances-71996

2.Consider the following statements regardingLocust Warning organization

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’s locust control wing is oldest in world

About PPQS

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-locust-control-wing-is-oldest-in-world/story-gqNQeO3kSCtKAUJKhOOJeO.html

3.Consider the following statements regarding Locusts

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

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

Answer: (a)  2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Locusts invade Delhi-NCR

About Locusts

Only four species of locusts are found in India. Hence statement 2 is correct

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/locusts-invade-delhi-ncr-72003

4.What is the aim of Project STARS?

Answer: (d)  It aims to strengthening the school education system and to support the goal of providing education to all.

Explanation:

In NEWS: World Bank’s STARS to shine on State

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/world-banks-stars-to-shine-on-state/article31939634.ece

5.Section 497 of IPC violates which of the following article in the constitution of india?

Answer: (d)  Article 14,15 and 21

Explanation:

In NEWS: SC refuses to review decriminalisation of adultery

About Section 497:Adultery (repealed)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-refuses-to-review-decriminalisation-of-adultery/article31938636.ece

6.Consider the following statements regarding Ebola virus disease

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

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

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Democratic Republic of Congo calls end to 2nd-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever

The second-deadliest Ebola virus disease outbreak in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was over, said the country’s government June 25, 2020.

About Ebola virus disease

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo-calls-end-to-2nd-deadliest-ebola-outbreak-ever-71975

7.What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country comes in the FAFT’s grey list?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: (d) 1,2,3 and 4

Explanation:

In NEWS: Brief reprieve