1. Consider the following statements regarding National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission

  1. It is a flagship program to impart IP awareness and basic training
  2. It is being implemented by Intellectual Property Office

Which of the statements 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: National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieves target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property (IP) awareness

About National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1850898

2.  Consider the following statements regarding Nano Urea

  1. It is the only Nano fertilizer approved by the Government of India
  2. It is developed and Patented by IFFCO
  3. It enhances crop productivity to the tune of 8 per cent

Which of the statements 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: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In NEWS: Nano urea sales reach 11.2 mn bottles so far this fiscal: Mandaviya

Nano urea is now being widely accepted by farmers across the country as 1.12 crore bottles of 500 ml each have been sold so far in this fiscal

About Nano urea

About Foliar fertilizer

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/nano-urea-sales-reach-11-2-mn-bottles-so-far-this-fiscal-mandaviya-122081201263_1.html

3.Consider the following statements regarding Indian elephant

  1. Kerala has the highest number of elephants followed by Assam and Karnataka
  2. It is included in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
  3. It is an endangered species under the IUCN Red List

Which of the statements 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: Centre notifies India’s 31st elephant reserve in Tamil Nadu

The new reserve will be spread over an area of 1,197 square kilometres in Agasthiyamalai. This will be the 31st ER in the country after Singphan ER in Nagaland was notified in 2018.

About Indian elephant

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/centre-notifies-india-s-31st-elephant-reserve-in-tamil-nadu-84306

4. Consider the following statements regarding National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem

  1. It is being undertaken jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  2. It aims to eradicate unsafe sewer and septic tank cleaning practices

Which of the statements 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: Government to enumerate people who clean sewers

About National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-enumerate-people-engaged-in-hazardous-cleaning-of-septic-tanks-sewers/article65761912.ece

5. Consider the following statements regarding National Rainfed Area Authority

  1. It is chaired by the Union Agriculture Minister
  2. It aims to provide knowledge inputs regarding the systematic up gradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.

Which of the statements 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: NRAA proposes policy to accelerate growth of rainfed agriculture

About National Rainfed Area Authority

Source: TH

6. Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal

  1. It shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
  2. It shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
  3. It is required to issue a final decision on petitions or appeals within three months of their submission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt. lost ₹8,000 cr. due to five cases: NITI Aayog

A recent report commissioned by the NITI Aayog has estimated that five orders of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal favouring larger protection for the environment had cost the government around ₹8,000 crore in revenue.

About National Green Tribunal

These include the following:

Source: TH

7. World Population Prospects, 2022 is released by which of the following international organisation?

  1. United Nations
  2. World Bank
  3. World Economic Forum
  4. World Trade Organization

Answer: (a) United Nations

Explanation:

In NEWS: Moving policy away from population control

World Population Prospects (WPP)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/moving-policy-away-from-population-control/article65762170.ece

8. Consider the following statements regarding Atal Pension Yojana

  1. It aims to provide social security to workers mainly in the unorganised sector
  2. Currently, all Indian citizens between the age group of 18-40 years can join APY

Which of the statements 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: Income tax payers barred from enrolling in Atal Pension Yojana from Oct 1

About Atal Pension Yojana

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/income-tax-payers-barred-from-enrolling-in-atal-pension-yojana-from-oct-1-101660373641778.html

9. Consider the following statements regarding The Ramsar Convention

  1. It is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
  2. The Montreux Record is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.

Which of the statements 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 adds 11 more wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites

About Ramsar Convention

Since then, almost 90% of UN member states have become “Contracting Parties” and committed to the Convention’s three pillars: 

The Montreux Record

Source: https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=India-adds-11-more-wetlands-to-its-list-of-Ramsar-sites&id=445943#:~:text=India%20has%20added%2011%20more,the%2075th%20year%20of%20Independence.

10. With Reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements: (2022)

  1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
  2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
  3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) 3 only

Explanation: