1. With respect to kala-azar, consider the following statements

  1. It is a protozoan parasitic disease
  2. It is spread by Aedes Aegypti
  3. It is endemic in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

Which of the above statements are correct?

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: Explained: Kala Azar or Black fever disease detected in West Bengal

What is kala-azar or black fever disease?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/explained-kala-azar-black-fever-disease-west-bengal-8033609/

2. Consider the following statements regarding Rice Cultivation

  1. India is the world’s biggest exporter of rice
  2. It is both a kharif and rabi season crop
  3. West Bengal is the largest rice producer followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

Which of the above statements are correct?

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In News: Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?

Why has acreage fallen?

‘Sanda’ double-transplanting method

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/irdai-in-favour-of-insurers-in-slbc-proposes-steep-hike-in-premium-target-8035606/

3. Consider the following statements regarding State Level Bankers Committee

  1. It is an inter-institutional forum at State level ensuring co-ordination between Government and Banks on matters pertaining to banking development
  2. It is set-up as per the Lead Bank Scheme of the Reserve Bank of India

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: Irdai in favour of insurers in SLBC, proposes steep hike in premium target

About State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC)

About LEAD Scheme

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/irdai-in-favour-of-insurers-in-slbc-proposes-steep-hike-in-premium-target-8035606/

4. Consider the following statements regarding Lightning Resilient India Campaign

  1. It aims to reduce the number of deaths to less than 1,200 a year by 2022.
  2. It is a joint initiative of Climate Resilient Observing-Systems Promotion Council, National Disaster Management Authority and India Meteorological Department

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: Lightning toll down 60% in 3 most vulnerable States: Report

About Lightning Resilient India Campaign

LRIC is a joint initiative of

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/annual-report-flashes-light-on-evolving-lightning-climatology-of-india/article65650552.ece

5. Consider the following statements regarding zero coupon zero principal instruments

  1. It will be governed by rules made by the RBI
  2. It is issued by a Not for Profit Organisation which will be registered with the social stock exchange segment of a recognised stock exchange.

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: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: Govt declares ‘zero coupon zero principal instruments’ as securities

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/zero-coupon-zero-principal-bond-declared-securities/article65650626.ece

6. With respect to Extended Fund Facility, consider the following statements

  1. It is a fund created by IMF
  2. It was created to support the efforts of developing countries in responding to the challenge of climate change.

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: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

In NEWS: The Pakistan and IMF talks: What lies ahead?

About Extended Fund Facility

Source:

7. Chushul-Moldo border personnel meeting point is between which of the following two countries?

  1. India-china
  2. India-Bhutan
  3. India-Nepal
  4. India-Myanmar

Answer: (a) India-China

Explanation:

In NEWS: Stalemate in India-China talk continues

What is the Chushul sub-sector?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-in-india-china-standoff-in-ladakh-why-chushul-is-critical-6587144/

8. Consider the following statements regarding regarding Bail law,

       1)Bail is governed by Provision in the Crpc.

       2) Bail is a right in Bailable offence.

       3) It is discretion of Court to grant bail for all kind of offences.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

In NEWS: SC recommends for Bail law reform in line with U.K

Explanation:

Source: TH

9. Consider the following statements regarding cryptocurrency

  1. It is a form of digital or virtual currency based on a network that is distributed across a large number of computers.
  2. In India, it is not consider as legal tender
  3. It is not issued by any central authority

Which of the above statements are correct?

Answer: (d) 1,2 and 3

Explanation:

In News:

The Reserve Bank of India has recommended a ban on cryptocurrencies citing ‘destabilising effects’ for the country’s monetary and fiscal health, but a law to regulate or ban cryptocurrencies can only be effective once there is some form of international agreement in place.

About cryptocurrency

Advantages

Disadvantages 

Source: TH

10. Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to (2016)

Answer: (a) immunization of children and pregnant women

Explanation: