Which of the following DPSP is based on Gandhian principles.

10To promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies (Article43B).

2.To promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation (Article 46).

 3.To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health (Article 47).

 4.To prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds (Article 48).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 ,2and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1,2,3 and 4

Answer:  D

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-growing-disengagement-with-gandhis-ideas/article65695153.ece

2) With reference to article 32 consider the following.

  1. The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights is guaranteed.
  2. The Supreme Court shall have power to issue directions or orders or writs for the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights. The writs issued may include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/narrow-view-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-supreme-courts-verdict-on-the-prevention-of-money-laundering-act/article65695526.ece

enforcement of the Fundamental Rights is guaranteed.Hence option 1 is correct

(b) The Supreme Court shall have power to issue directions or orders or writs

for the enforcement of any of the fundamental rights. The writs issued

may include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto.Hence option 2 is correct

(c) Parliament can empower any other court to issue directions, orders and

writs of all kinds. However, this can be done without prejudice to the

above powers conferred on the Supreme Court. Any other court here does

not include high courts because Article 226 has already conferred these

powers on the high courts.

3) Considered the following pairs

           Tiger reserved                                    States

  1. Similipal tiger reserve                      Odisha
  2. Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve       Tamil nadu
  3. Ranthambore tiger reserve               Rajasthan
  4. Rajaji tiger reserve                           Uttarakhand

How many pairs given above are correctly matched

  1. Only one pair
  2. Only two pair
  3. Only three pair
  4. All four pair

Answer: D

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/what-numbers-do-not-reveal-about-tiger-conservation/article65695046.ece

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4) Consider the following statement.

  1. Consumer sentiment survey is conducted by sambodhi panel and development intelligence units.
  2. High and middle income households have recovered from the pandemic ,whereas lower income households still suffer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Explanation :

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/topic/data-point/

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5) With reference to the Referendum consider the following statement .

  1.  Referendums are an ultimate tool for the expression of direct democracy.
  2. Referendums are normally not legally binding
  3. The Constitution of India doesn’t have any  specific provision regarding referendums.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 3 only

Answer: B

Explanation

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/the-challenges-of-power-grab-in-tunisia/article65694899.ece

6) Which schedule in the Indian constitution deals with the anti defection law.

  1. Schedule 10
  2. Schedule 8
  3. Schedule 9
  4. Schedule 12

Answer: A

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/raut-meets-ls-speaker-asks-for-disqualification-of-rebel-mps/article65694174.ece

The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.The anti-defection law was enacted to ensure that a party member does not violate the mandate of the party and in case he does so, he will lose his membership of the House.  The law applies to both Parliament and state assemblies.Hence option A is correct

7) The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of:

(a) Goods and services

(b) Gold and silver

(c) Dollars and other hard currencies

(d) Exportable surplus

Answer: C

Explanation:

In the news : https://www.thehindu.com/business/global-gold-demand-during-fell-8-in-april-june-wgc/article65694632.ece?homepage=true

In international transactions, generally dollars and some other stable/hard currencies like Euro, Pound, Yen etc. are used/accepted. So, if there is a problem of international liquidity then it means non-availability of these hard currencies.

8) With reference to MIG 21 consider the following statement.

  1. It is the first supersonic fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force
  2. It is a product of soviet union entered into service in 1959
  3. Tejas, an indigeneous fighter aircraft will replace the ageing MiG-21

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1and 2only

(c) 2 and 3only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: D

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/iaf-fighter-aircraft-crashes-in-barmer/article65695596.ece

9) Which of the following countries is not a member of the SAARC?

(a) Myanmar

(b) Afghanistan

(c) Nepal

(d) Maldives

Answer: a

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/history-would-remember-you-for-resolving-kashmir-not-dismantling-mosques-mehbooba-to-pm-modi/article65694649.ece?homepage=true

Explanation: Myanmar is not a member of the SAARC. All the members of the SAARC are; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

10)  With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements:

  1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data.
  2. In the Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks.
  3. Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation

Which of the following given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:D