1. With reference to Uniform civil code Consider the following statement.

1.UCC is explicitly mentioned in the part IV of the Indian constitution.

2.The Constitution itself makes it clear the DPSP “shall not be enforceable by any court”. Nevertheless, they are “fundamental in the governance of the country”

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/news/national/no-plan-to-set-up-panel-to-implement-uniform-civil-code/article65694960.ece

2) Consider the following regarding Belt and road initiative.

  1. It is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government.
  2. India is a part of belt and road initiative

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/news/international/sri-lanka-denies-chinese-ship-is-headed-for-hambantota/article65695210.ece

3) With reference to UNSC consider the following statement .

  1. India a permanent member of UNSC
  2. Objective is to maintain international peace and security in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations.
  3.  ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.

Which of the statements 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: B

Explanation

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/Time-to-reform-the-UNSC/article59784483.ece

The main organs of the UN are

  1. the General Assembly,
  2. the Security Council,
  3. the Economic and Social Council,
  4. the Trusteeship Council,
  5. the International Court of Justice,
  6. and the UN Secretariat.

4) If a country is experiencing recession, then which of the following must be true:

(a) Decrease in real GDP

(b) Decrease in nominal GDP

(c) Decrease in rate of growth of GDP

(d) All of the above

Answer: A

Explanation

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/us-economy-shrinks-for-2nd-straight-quarter-raising-fears-of-a-recession/article65694122.ece

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When the “real GDP” decreases or “change in real GDP” is negative then it is a case of recession.

If the nominal GDP decreases because of decrease in prices, real GDP may increase.

If the growth rate is decreasing, GDP may increase. Hence option A is correct

5) Consider the following regarding National education policy 2020.

  1. It aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education including vocational education from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035.
  2. NEP 2020 emphasizes on ensuring universal access to school education at all levels- pre-school to secondary

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

EXplanation

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-education-policy-rooted-in-bharatiyata-while-assimilating-global-perspective-says-amit-shah/article65698516.ece

Ensuring Universal Access at all levels of school education:NEP 2020 emphasizes on ensuring universal access to school education at all levels- pre-school to secondary hence Option 2 is correct.

Early Childhood Care & Education with new Curricular and Pedagogical Structure:With emphasis on Early Childhood Care and Education, the 10+2 structure of school curricula is to be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively.Hence option 3 is correct.NEP 2020 aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education including vocational education from 26.3% (2018) to 50% by 2035. 3.5 Crore new seats will be added to Higher education institutions.Hence option 1 is correct

6) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Core Industries’:

1) It comprises of around 40% of the weight of items included in Index of Industrial production (IIP)

2) Fertilizers have the lowest weight in Core Industries index

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ANswer: C

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/core-sector-output-expands-by-127-in-june/article65698395.ece

The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items included in IIP.

In eight core industries, refinery products have the highest weight (28.04%) and fertilizers (2.63%) have the lowest weight. Core industries index is released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the ministry of Commerce.

7) Consider the following statements regarding plate movements.

1. There is always a unified movement of these plates away from the axis of earth.

2. The rotation of earth has an impact on the plates movement.

Select the correct answer from the following codes

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: b

Explanation: As the eruptions do not take all along the entire crest  of the plate at the same time, there is a differential movement of a portion of the plate away from the axis of the earth hence statement 1 is incorrect.

Also, the rotation of the earth has its effect on the separated blocks of the plate portions.so statement 2 is correct.

8) Among the following, which one is the drought resistant  crop?

(a) Sugarcane

(b) Sunflower

(c) Pearl millet

(d) Wheat

Answer: C

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/ragi-finds-a-lot-of-takers/article7919300.ece

Millets – Sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet and several small millets (kodo, little, foxtail, proso and barnyard).

What are the favourable factors?

9) With reference to chief justice of India consider the following statement

  1. The Constitution of India does not have any provision for criteria and procedure for appointing the CJI
  2. The President administers the oath of office to the new CJI

Select the correct answer from the following codes

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/no-word-still-in-public-domain-on-beginning-of-appointment-process-of-next-cji/article65700005.ece

Explanation: The Constitution of India does not have any provision for criteria and procedure for appointing the CJI. Article 124(1) of the Indian Constitution says there “shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice of India”.Hence statement 1 is correct,The President administers the oath of office to the new CJI Hecne statement 2 is correct.

Chief Justice of India – Qualifications

10) The term “one country two system” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of.

  1. China
  2. America
  3. Philippians
  4. Bhutan

Answer:A

Explanation:

In the news: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/biden-xi-jinping-to-hold-talks-amid-new-tensions-over-taiwan/article65688296.ece