Consider the following statements regarding Meri Saheli initiative

  1. It is an initiative of Railway Protection Force
  2. It aims to provide safety and security to lady passengers travelling by trains for their entire journey from starting station to destination station.

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 Railways launches ‘Meri Saheli’ for security of women in trains

The “Meri Saheli” initiative was started as a pilot project in South Eastern Railway in September 2020 and after getting encouraging response from lady passengers, it was extended to all zones and KRCL

About Meri Saheli initiative

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/indian-railways-launches-meri-saheli-for-security-of-women-in-trains-details-here/674915


Consider the following statements regarding Science and Engineering Research Board

  1. It is a non statutory body
  2. It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering and to provide financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, R&D laboratories, industrial concerns

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: Dr Harsh Vardhan Launches DST initiative SERB – POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)

Union Ministry for Science & Technology has launched a Scheme titled SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), designed exclusively for women scientists.

SERB – POWER Scheme will have two components namely (i) SERB-POWER Fellowship (ii) SERB- POWER Research Grants.

Salient features of the SERB-POWER Fellowship:

Salient features of the SERB – POWER Research Grants:

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1668565


Consider the following statements

  1. In India, La Nina means the country will receive more rainfall than normal, leading to floods.
  2. La Nina causes drought in the South American countries of Peru and Ecuador

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: La Nina is back; what does that mean for Africa, Asia

About La Nina

Africa and Asia

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/la-nina-is-back-what-does-that-mean-for-africa-asia-74021


Consider the following statements regarding Earth observation satellite (EOS-01)

  1. It will be launched in PSLV on sun-synchronous orbit.
  2. It aims to support applications in Forestry, agriculture and disaster management and is employed on sun-synchronous orbi

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: Isro to launch earth observation, nine commercial satellites in November

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-to-launch-earth-observation-nine-commercial-satellites-in-november/story-BRz1cBgawpQxMTaP6F0SLI.html


Consider the following statements regarding National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)

  1. NAFED is registered under the Companies Act.
  2. NAFED was setup with the object to promote Co-operative marketing of agricultural produce to benefit the farmers.
  3. Agricultural farmers are the main members of NAFED, who have the authority to say in the form of members of the General Body in the working of NAFED.

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

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: As prices soar, NAFED to import onions

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/as-prices-soar-nafed-to-import-onions


Consider the following statements regarding Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)

  1. The Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international organization of national parliaments.
  2. Its primary purpose is to promote democratic governance, accountability, and cooperation among its members.
  3. It’s headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland.

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: 206th session of Governing Council of IPU to be held from Nov 1.

Source: http://newsonair.com/News?title=206th-Session-of-Governing-Council-of-the-Inter-Parliamentary-Union-to-be-held-from-Nov-1&id=403386


Malabar Naval Exercise is a joint exercise between India and which of the following countries?

a) Japan

b) Australia

c) United States of America

d) All the above countries

Answer: (d) All the above countries

Explanation:

In NEWS: Malabar Naval Exercise to kick off next week

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/malabar-exercise-first-phase-to-take-place-from-nov-3-6-in-bay-of-bengal/article32983918.ece#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPhase%201%20of%20the%20Exercise,defence%20official%20said%20on%20Friday.


With reference to the constitution of India, Article 162 states which one of the following is correct?

a) The decision taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.

b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the parliament.

c) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.

d) the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters with respect to which the Legislature of the State has power to make laws Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State and Parliament have power to make laws

Answer: (d) the executive power of a State shall extend to the matters with respect to which the Legislature of the State has power to make laws Provided that in any matter with respect to which the Legislature of a State and Parliament have power to make laws

Explanation:

In NEWS: Governor Grants assent to horizontal quota Bill

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-governor-grants-assent-for-horizontal-quota-in-medical-admissions/article32981110.ece


Sardar Patel Zoological Park which was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India. The park is located in which one of the following states?

a) Maharashtra

b) Rajasthan

c) Gujarat

d) Delhi

Answer: (c) Gujarat

Explanation:

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/pm-modi-arrives-on-two-day-gujarat-visit/article32979314.ece


Consider the following statements:

  1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters.
  2. More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
  3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: