Consider the following statements regarding Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020

  1. It amends the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
  2. It makes harm, injury, hurt or danger to the life of health care service personnel as a cognizable and non-bailable offence

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:Rajya Sabha passes Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020 to protect healthcare workers

Key provisions of this bill:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajya-sabha-passes-epidemic-diseases-amendment-bill-2020-to-protect-healthcare-workers/story-mwYPMzODJiG69YljdIwGyO.html


Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogen Compressed Natural Gas

  1. It is a mixture of compressed natural gas and 4-9 per cent hydrogen by energy and can be used as a fuel in an internal combustion engine
  2. As compared to conventional CNG, use of H-CNG can reduce the emission of carbon monoxide (CO) up to 70%, besides enabling up to 5% savings in fuel.

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:Government allows use of H-CNG as alternative fuel

About Hydrogen Compressed Natural Gas (H-CNG)

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/government-allows-use-of-h-cng-as-alternative-fuel/article32714034.ece


Consider the following statements regarding Vigyan Jyoti Scheme

  1. It is an initiative that will create a level-playing field for the meritorious girls in high school to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in their higher education.
  2. It is launched by theMinistry of Women and Child 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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:New Science Policy 2020 to rank educational institutes based on support to women staffers

About Vigyan Jyoti Scheme:

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/new-science-policy-2020-to-rank-educational-institutes-based-on-support-to-women-staffers/2093980/


Consider the following statements regarding Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)

  1. It is established by the Prime Minister’s Office
  2. It aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and cabinet on matters related to science, technology and innovation with a focus on application of science and technology.

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:New Science Policy 2020 to rank educational institutes based on support to women staffers

About Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser

PSA’s Role

Initiatives Undertaken by PSA

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/new-science-policy-2020-to-rank-educational-institutes-based-on-support-to-women-staffers/2093980/


Consider the following statements regarding Phthalates

  1. They are a family of chemicals used to improve the plasticity of several consumer products
  2. It is banned in the use of cosmetic products, toys and diapers 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: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

In NEWS:Pthalates, linked to hormonal disregulation, found in baby diapers: study

About Phthalates

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/pthalates-linked-to-hormonal-disregulation-found-in-baby-diapers-study/article32716939.ece


Consider the following statements regarding World Climate Research Programme

  1. It was established under the joint sponsorship of International Council for Science and the World Meteorological Organization
  2. It aims to facilitate the analysis and prediction of Earth system variability and change for use in an increasing range of practical applications of direct relevance, benefit and value to society

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:Is time ticking for coal

About World Climate Research Programme (WCRP):

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/is-time-ticking-for-coal-73468


Consider the following statements regarding ASTROSAT

  1. It is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory.
  2. The scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are to understand high energy processes in binary star systems containing neutron stars and black holes

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 AstroSat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space

About ASTROSAT

The scientific objectives of ASTROSAT mission are:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-astrosat-completes-5-years-of-mapping-stars-galaxies-in-space/story-N0cUUDVVcFpFNcUgdLpRON.html


Consider the following statements regarding Ultra-Violet Imaging Telescope

  1. It is a remarkable 3-in-1 imaging telescope simultaneously observing the visible, the near-ultraviolet (NUV), and the far-ultraviolet (FUV) spectrum.
  2. It is one of the five payloads on board Cartosat-3.

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS:India’s AstroSat completes 5 years of mapping stars, galaxies in space

About Ultra-Violet Imaging Telescope

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-astrosat-completes-5-years-of-mapping-stars-galaxies-in-space/story-N0cUUDVVcFpFNcUgdLpRON.html


According to international laws, what constitutes Global Commons?

  1. The High Seas
  2. The Atmosphere
  3. Antarctica
  4. Outer Space
  5. Arctic

Select the correct option from the given below codes

  1. 1,2,3 and 5 only
  2. 2,4 and 5 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 1,2,3 and 4 only

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

Explanation:

In NEWS:Managing the global commons

About Global commons 

Global commons is a term typically used to describe international, supranational, and global resource domains in which common-pool resources are found. International law identifies four global commons as follows:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/managing-the-global-commons/article32726262.ece


With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?

  1. Virus
  2. Fungi
  3. Bacteria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3only

Explanation: