Consider the following statements regarding Commission to manage NCR Air Quality

  1. It will be chaired by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
  2. It will replace the Environment Pollution and Prevention Control Authority as the top body for monitoring air quality.

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: President Signs ordinance for setting up commission to manage NCR air quality

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/president-signs-ordinance-for-setting-up-commission-to-manage-ncr-air-quality-6907806/


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Chemical use in crackers              colour

Select the correct options from the given below codes

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: ‘Green’ crackers to make full-fledged Delhi debut

Green Crackers:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/after-sc-order-focus-on-chemicals-in-firecrackers/article19440256.ece


Consider the following statements regarding National Program and Project Management Policy Framework

  1. It is developed by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
  2. It is envisaged to bring radical reforms in the way infrastructure projects are executed in India.

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: NITI Aayog, QCI launch ‘National Program and Project Management Policy Framework’ for infrastructure sector

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/niti-aayog-qci-launch-national-program-and-project-management-policy-framework-for-infrastructure-sector/articleshow/78924997.cms


Consider the following statements regarding Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

  1. It is a United Nations body.
  2. All States Members of the United Nations are eligible for IPBES membership.

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: 0.85 million viruses in birds and mammals can infect people: IPBES paper

About Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/0-85-million-viruses-in-birds-and-mammals-can-infect-people-ipbes-paper-74017


With reference to National Productivity Council (NPC), consider the following statement

  1. NPC is a national level organization to promote productivity culture in India.
  2. NPC has been registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.

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: National Productivity Council gets Accreditation conforming to ISO 17020:2012

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1668427


Consider the following statements regarding Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)

  1. Its main Objective is to improve the safety and operational performance of all the major dams across the whole country.
  2. The Project will be implemented over a period of 5 years duration in two Phases

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: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Cabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1668405


GREEN initiative (Global Action for Reconciling Economic growth and Environment preservation) is initiated by

1.Japan Bank for International Cooperation

2.New Development Bank

3.World Bank

4.None of the above

Answer: (a) Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Explanation:

In NEWS: NTPC Ltd. enters into foreign currency loan agreement with Japanese Government’s financial institution for JPY 50 billion under GREEN initiative

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1668137


With reference to Kaleshwaram project, consider the following statements

  1. It is a Lift Irrigation System is considered to be one of the world’s largest multi-purpose projects constructed in river Krishna.
  2. It is designed to provide water for irrigation and drinking purposes in all the district of Andra Pradesh.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

In NEWS: Why the NGT wants a relook at Kaleshwaram project

Source:https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-ngt-wants-a-relook-at-kaleshwaram-project-6821482/


Consider the following statements:

  1. Depository Receipt is a foreign currency denominated instrument, listed on an international exchange, issued by a foreign depository to a domestic custodian and includes global depository receipts.
  2. The recent framework enables eligible companies having depository Receipt listed on exchanges in a non-FATF compliant jurisdiction to list and trade such DRs on the stock exchange

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  3. 1 only
  4. 2 only
  5. Both 1 and 2
  6. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), with an objective to develop the financial products and financial services in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) has prescribed the regulatory framework for listing of Depository Receipts (DRs).

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1668142


Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?

  1. Genetic predisposition of some people
  2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
  3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming
  4. Multiple chronic diseases in some peopl

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation: