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Q1. Consider the following statements.

1. When the office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker is vacant, the duty is performed by

the person as Lok Sabha appoints unanimously.

2. Non-member cannot be appointed as a speaker of House.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b

Explanation:

While the office of Speaker is vacant, the duties of the office shall be performed by the

Deputy Speaker or, if the office of Deputy Speaker is also vacant, by such member of the

House of the People as the President may appoint for the purpose. Therefore, first

statement is wrong.

To be appointed as a speaker, he/she must be a member of the house. Therefore,

second statement is correct.

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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding National Mission on Quantum

Technologies & Applications (NM-QTA).

1. The Mission was announced in 2020 budget to address the ever-increasing

technological requirements of the society and prepare next generation skilled

manpower.

2. The mission is to be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c

Explanation:

The government has announced a National Mission on Quantum Technologies &

Applications (NM-QTA) with a total budget outlay of Rs 8000 Crore for a period of five

years. It is to be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST).

The new economy is based on innovations such as Artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things

(IoT), 3D printing, DNA data storage, quantum computing, etc., disrupt established business

models and are impacting the world economic order.

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Link: https://dst.gov.in/budget-2020-announces-rs-8000-cr-national-mission-quantum-

technologies-applications

Q3. Extend assistance to stakeholders and States for raising of Kisan Nursery, Plantation

with improved Mulberry varieties, Irrigation, Chawki Rearing Centres with incubation facility,

Support for Improved reeling units like Automatic Reeling units, Improved Vanya Reeling &

Twisting machines is related to:

A. For quality silk production

B. For quality cotton Production

C. For quality Jute Production

D. For Pashima shawls in Kashmir

Solution: a

Explanation:

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Q4. Recently, the government was forced to use the most lethal pesticides,

organophosphates (OPs), which will eventually, as per the expert’s, leech into the desert’s

waterbodies as well as the next crop. These lethal pesticides were used for:

a. To counter pathogenic fungus Pythium ultimum in western Ghats

b. To counter locust swarms

c. To counter coronavirus after 4 suspected from Rajasthan region

d. To protect the marine organism near the Gulf of Kutch due to sudden increase in

bio-carbonate levels

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Solution: b

Explanation:

Organophosphates are a group of chemicals that were initially developed as human nerve

agents during the 1930s and 1940s to be used by Nazi Germany during World War II.

As there was no co-ordination with Pakistan when the Locust swarms first invaded its side

of the Thar, Indian officials did not prepare properly to tackle the insects. When they

finally invaded India, the government was forced to use the most lethal pesticides,

organophosphates (OPs), which will eventually leech into the desert’s waterbodies as

well as the next crop, experts warned.

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Link: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/locust-attack-

excessive-pesticide-use-will-take-its-toll-on-thar-ecology-69146

Q5. Consider the following pairs.

Places in news location 1. Addu atoll Maldives 2. Jebel Ali Gas Field Qatar 3. Poompuhar Kerala Port city

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1 and 3 only

Solution: a

Explanation:

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the discovery of a new natural gas field

containing 80 trillion standard cubic feet of gas in the cross-border area of the Emirates

of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

India and Maldives today signed five MoUs for establishing the Addu Tourism zone in

five islands of Addu atoll at a cost of 2.49 million dollars.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital

Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city (Poompuhar) in Tamil Nadu.

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Q6. Consider the following.

1. Family Courts.

2. Gram Nyayalayas

3. National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)

Which of the above is/are the statutory bodies?

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 and 2 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d

Explanation:

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal

Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of

the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.

Family Courts are established through Family Court Act, 1984.

Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 is an Act of Parliament of India enacted for establishment of

Gram Nyayalayas or village courts for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural

areas of India.

Q7. Consider the following.

1. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

2. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

3. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREGA)

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Which of the above saw increase in budget allocation for 2020-21 compared to 2019-

20?

a. 1 and 3 only

b. 2 and 3 only

c. 1 only

d. 2 only

Solution: a

Explanation:

The government allocated Rs 61,500 crore in 2020-21 towards MNREGA, compared to Rs

60,000 crore in the July 2019 Budget.

The government has allocated Rs 21,175 crore towards the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima

Yojana in its budget for 2020-21 compared to Rs 14,000 crore in its July 2019 budget.

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Q8. One can find Great Victorian Desert, Gulf of Carpentaria and MacDonnell Ranges

all in which of the following regions:

a. African Continent

b. South America

c. Australia

d. European Union

Solution: c

Explanation:

Great Victorian Desert, Gulf of Carpentaria and MacDonnell Ranges all can be seen in

Australia.

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Q9. First Banana Container Train of India arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in

Mumbai for export to international market from:

a. Odisha

b. Karnataka

c. Andhra Pradesh

d. Tamil Nadu

Solution: c

Explanation:

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), along

with State Government of Andhra Pradesh dispatched the first shipment of 890 MTs of

high-quality bananas, loaded in 43 refrigerated containers, from Tadipatri, Anantpur in

Andhra Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Mumbai for export to international

markets.

Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-flags-

off-countrys-first-fruit-train/article30697230.ece

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Q10. Consider the followings.

1. The increasing rate of interest on borrowings for commercial banks.

2. Central Bank selling government Securities under Open Market Operations.

3. Increasing indirect tax.

Which of the following steps can be taken to check inflation in economy?

1. 1 only

2. 1 and 2 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 2 and 3 only

Solution: b

Explanation:

Increasing rate of interest on borrowing for commercial banks will decrease the lending

capacity of banks. Hence, will help in controlling inflation.

Open Market Operations refer to sale and purchase of government securities and bonds by

the central bank. To control inflation, central bank sells the government securities to the

public through banks. This results in transfer of a part of bank deposit to central bank

account and reduces credit creation capacity of commercial banks.

Increase in indirect tax will increase the prices of goods and services and therefore, will

increase inflation. Third option is incorrect.

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