Q1 In reference to collegium, Consider the following statements.
Collegium is a constitutional body.
Collegium deals with the transfer and appointment of high court judges.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 or 2
Sol: (b)Explanation: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/justice-bindal-justice-akil-kureshi-supreme-court-collegium-n-v-ramana-7516644/
Q2 Regarding the GST council, consider the following statements.
It is a constitutional body.
It is mandated to sit every 6 months
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 or 2
Sol: (a)
Explanation:https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/lined-up-for-gst-council-meet-rate-review-of-50-items-7514110/
Q3 Shenzhou 12 was recently in the news in relation to
Chinese manned mission aircraft
1st Chinese mRNA vaccine
Chinese nuclear reactor
New SEZ in China
Sol: (a)
Explanation:https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/chinese-astronauts-safely-return-earth-space-station-7515434/
Q4 In reference to P notes, Consider the following statements
They are issued by registered FPIs to foreign investors
P notes are regulated by RBI
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 or 2
Sol: (a)
Explanation:https://www.financialexpress.com/market/investment-via-p-notes-stand-at-rs-97744-cr-till-august/2332249/
Q5 Recently Black Tiger was in the news, they are only found in
Manas Tiger reserve
Simlipal Tiger reserve
Sunderban Tiger reserve
Buxa Tiger reserve
Sol: (b)
Explanation:https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-why-black-tigers-sound-a-warning-7516323/
Q6 Afghanistan does not share its border with which of the following countries
Iran
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Sol (d)
Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/prime-minister-narendra-modi-addresses-the-sco-summit-virtually-on-september-17-2021/article36510697.ece
Q7 COP 26 will be hosted by which country
USA
CHINA
SPAIN
UK
Sol (d)
Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/biden-unveils-plan-to-cut-methane-emissions/article36529295.ece
Q8 Which box of subsidy is limited to an extent in WTO
Blue box
Red box
Amber box
None of the above
Sol (c)
Explaination:https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wtos-agri-pact-tilted-against-developing-countries-goyal/article36525699.ece
Q9 In reference to collegium, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1. It evolved through Third Judges case2. It consists of CJI and Four other judges
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 or 2
Sol (a)
Explanation: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sc-collegium-recommends-names-for-appointment-transfer-of-hc-judges-11631873333109.html
Q10 Fair and Remunerative prices are declared by
Cabinet committee onEconomic affairs
Cabinet committee on Security
Cabinet committee on Appointments
Cabinet committee on Security Affairs
Sol (a)
Explanation: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/in-up-bjp-lays-hopes-on-hike-in-sugar-cane-prices/article36476689.ece