Consider the following statements regarding Mahendragiri hills

It is a part of the Eastern Ghats and is located in Telangana

It is inhabited by the Soura people and Kandha tribe

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: Odisha government proposes state’s second biosphere reserve at Mahendragiri

About Mahendragiri hills

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/odisha-government-proposes-state-s-second-biosphere-reserve-at-mahendragiri-76198


Consider the following statements regarding Rooppur Nuclear power plant

It is being constructed on the bank of Padma River in Bangladesh.

It is the first initiative under the Indo-Russian deal to undertake atomic energy projects in third countries.

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- Bangladesh sign 5 MoUs, announce new train connecting Dhaka to New Jalpaiguri

About Rooppur Nuclear power plant

Source: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=India–Bangladesh-sign-5-MoUs%2C-announce-new-train-connecting-Dhaka-to-New-Jalpaiguri&id=412972


Consider the following statements regarding PRISM Scheme

It is an initiative of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).

It is aimed at transforming an individual innovator into a successful technopreneur by promoting, supporting, and funding implementable and commercially viable innovations created for the society.

Under this initiative anyone can get the support to file a patent who is part of the Indian university.

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: Dr. Harsh Vardhan Inaugurates Alignment And Awareness Event For Publicity Of DSIR-PRISM Scheme

About DSIR-PRISM Scheme

Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/vardhan-inaugurates-awareness-event-on-scheme-aimed-at-promoting-innovations/2055991


Vajra Prahar’ is a Special Forces joint training exercise conducted in between the India and  

Myanmar

Maldives

Russia

USA

Answer: (d) USA

Explanation:

In NEWS: Special Forces of India, US carry out military exercise in Himachal Pradesh

The objective of the joint training is to:

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/special-forces-india-us-military-exercise-himachal-pradesh-1785314-2021-03-31


Which of the following diseases are caused by the Culex Mosquito?

Japanese encephalitis

Lymphatic filariasis

West Nile fever

Chikungunya

Dengue fever

Zika Fever

Select the correct options from the given below codes

  1. 2,5 and 6 only
  2. 1,2 and 3 only
  3. 2,3,4,5 and 6 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: (b) 1,2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Explained: What are culex or common house mosquitoes that have resurfaced in Delhi, and how harmful are they?

What are Culex mosquitoes and why is there a need to worry?

Diseases they transmit:

Disease caused by Aedes mosquito

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/culex-house-mosquitoes-delhi-7251706/


Recently, the pink bollworm is seen in the news, it affects which of the following farming?

Tea Farming

Cotton Farming

Banana Leaf

Mango Tree Farming

Answer: (b) Cotton Farming

Explanation:

In NEWS: Telangana Agricultural Varsity develops single-pick cotton to fight pink bollworm

About pink bollworm

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/telangana-agricultural-varsity-develops-single-pick-cotton-to-fight-pink-bollworm/article34192081.ece


Recently, the Global Wind Report, 2021 is released by which of the following organisation?

International Renewable Energy Agency

World Wind Energy Association

International Energy Agency

Global Wind Energy Council

Answer: (d) Global Wind Energy Council

Explanation:

About Global Wind Report, 2021

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wind-power-plant/wind-power-capacity-needs-to-grow-at-thrice-the-current-speed-to-reach-net-zero-report-76188


A new species named Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii Sadasivan is found. Which family of animals it is related to?

  1. Ant
  2. Spider
  3. Lizard
  4. Butterfly

Answer: (d) Butterfly

Explanation:

In NEWS: Researchers find new butterfly species

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/researchers-find-new-butterfly-species/article34200792.ece


Consider the following statements regarding T Cells

They are produced in the liver 

The severity of disease can depend on the strength of these T cell responses

They are responsible for removing the pathogens from the body.

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: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: New research: T cells of earlier Covid-19 patients recognise all 3 major new variants

About T Cells

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/t-cells-of-earlier-covid-patients-recognise-all-3-major-new-variants-7251962/


The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by 

Gopal Baba Walangkar 

Jyotiba Phule 

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedka

Answer: (a) Gopal Baba Walangkar 

Explanation: