Consider the following Statements regarding Joint Sitting of the Parliament

The provision of joint sitting is applicable to ordinary bills or financial bills only

The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses

The joint sitting of the Parliament is governed by the Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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: President Kovind addresses joint sitting of Parliament on day 1 of Budget Session

About Joint Sitting of the Parliament

Source: TH


Consider the following Statements regarding Green hydrogen

It is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis using renewable source

It does not emit polluting gases either during combustion or during production.

It is easy to store and can be transformed into electricity or synthetic gas

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: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Electricity will be the backbone of energy system, say venu

About Green hydrogen

ADVANTAGES OF GREEN HYDROGEN

DISADVANTAGES OF GREEN HYDROGEN

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/electricity-will-be-the-backbone-of-energy-systems-says-venu/article33705709.ece


What is the aim of STARS project?

Improving Indian school education systems

Development to the horticulture sector

Creation of a New Indirect Tax Network

Double the income of farmers by end of 2022.

Answer: (a) Improving Indian school education systems

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt, World back sign agreement under STARS project to develop education

About STARS project

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/govt-world-back-sign-agreement-worth-rs-5718-core-under-stars-project-to-develop-education-7166670/


Corruption Perception Index is released by which of the following organization?

Transparency International

Amnesty International

World Economic Forum

Reporters Without Borders

Answer: (a) Transparency International

Explanation:

In NEWS: India slips six places to rank 86 in Transparency International’s corruption perception index 2020. Hence option (a) is correct

Mainstream anti-corruption policies:

Increase transparency in public contracting:

Strengthen audit and oversight institutions:

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-slips-six-places-to-rank-86-in-corruption-perception-index-2020-101611842471461.html


Consider the following Statements regardingPrabuddhaBharata

It is a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna order started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896

It has been an important medium for spreading the message of India’s ancient spiritual wisdom.

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: PM Modi to address 125th Anniversary celebrations of ‘PrabuddhaBharata’ on Jan 31

About ‘PrabuddhaBharata’

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=PM-Modi-to-address-125th-Anniversary-celebrations-of-%E2%80%98Prabuddha-Bharata%E2%80%99-on-Jan-31&id=408862


Consider the following Statements regardingAadiMahotsav

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: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate AadiMahotsav, a National Tribal Festival on Monday

About AadiMahotsav

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Vice-President-M.-Venkaiah-Naidu-to-inaugurate-Aadi-Mahotsav%2c-a-National-Tribal-Festival-on-Monday&id=408945


Consider the following Statements regarding Ordinance Making Power of Governor

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

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

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Union Home Ministry yet to receive U.P. ordinance on conversions

About Ordinance Making Power of Governor

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mha-yet-to-receive-examine-up-ordinance-on-conversions/article33704410.ece


Consider the following Statements

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: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: How neutrinos aid in the death of massive stars

Type I supernova or Type Ia supernova (read as one-a)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/how-neutrinos-aid-in-the-death-of-massive-stars/article33705191.ece#:~:text=Many%20stars%2C%20towards%20the%20end,which%20interact%20weakly%20with%20matter.


Consider the following Statements regarding Green tax

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: What does ‘green tax’ mean for vehicle owners?

Among the major features of:

Does scrapping old vehicles carry big benefits?

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/the-hindu-explains-what-does-green-tax-mean-for-vehicle-owners/article33705692.ece#:~:text=The%20story%20so%20far%3A%20Union,people%20from%20using%20polluting%20vehicles.&text=Green%20tax%20funds%20are%20to,measure%20pollution%20and%20tackle%20it.


There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people

Parliament can amend the Constitution

Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved

Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Answer: (d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Explanation:

This is the bedrock principle of parliamentary government. The ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the Lok Sabha in particular (Article 75).