സിവില്‍ സര്‍വ്വീസ് ; ഭരണഘടനയിലെ ഏത് ലേഖനത്തിലാണ് സ്വകാര്യതയ്ക്കുള്ള അവകാശം മൗലികാവകാശമായി കണക്കാക്കുന്നത് ?

Correct Answer: A

In Puttaswamy case 2017, supreme court validated that right to privacy is fundamental right under article 21 right to life and liberty.

Also, recently in Faheema Shirin Vs state of Kerala, high court held that right to access to internet is also fundamental right under Article 21.

Correct Answer: B
 

ED is a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India. It was formed with the purpose of handling Exchange Control Law violations under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947.

It is responsible for Investigating violations under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) laws, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and cases of fugitive/s from India under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018.

Correct Answer: D

MPC has been instituted by the Central Government of India under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act 1934. Monetary policy committee have six members. Of the six members, the government will nominate three. No government official will be nominated to the MPC.

The other three members would be from the RBI with the governor being the ex-officio chairperson. Deputy Governor of RBI in charge of the monetary policy will be a member, as also an executive director of the central bank.

MPC decides different policy rates including MSF, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, and Liquidity Adjustment Facility.

Correct Answer: B

MSP is decided by cabinet committee on economic affairs headed by prime minister based on recommendation of CACP. Recently MSP of kharif crops was raised for 2020-21 crop year in line with the principle of fixing MSPs at a level which is at 1.5 times the cost of production that was announced in 2018-19.

Correct Answer: C

TRIPS agreement was signed under provision of WTO.WTO is not a UN agency but it is apex body managing international trade. It has appellate tribunal for resolving international trade disputes.It is the successor of GATT agreement in 1995. Its decisions are binding on parties.

Correct Answer: D

               
SpaceX launched star link project by placing satellite constellation in Lower Earth Orbit (up to 2000 KM) aimed at providing low-cost and reliable space-based internet services to the world.

Correct Answer: A

Correct Answer: C

Typhoon – China

Willy willies – Australia

Hurricane - USA

Cyclone – India

Tornado - USA

Correct Answer: A

SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, State Panchayati Raj Departments, State Revenue Departments and Survey of India.

It is a scheme for mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited areas using drone technology and Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) in phased manner.

Correct Answer: C

Nomadic Elephant is defence exercise between India and Magnolia.

Bangladesh - Ex SAMPRITI

Nepal - Ex SURYA KIRAN

Myanmar - Ex IMBEX

Correct Answer: A

               
Central Ground Water Authority is the national apex agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of ground water resources of the country.

CGWA is constituted under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.

Correct Answer: B

Gandhi withdrew non-cooperation movement in light of Chauri Chaura incident where Gandhiji felt that the movement was turning violent and satyagrahis needed proper training before they were ready for a mass struggle. While Nehru and other leaders were unhappy with the decision.

Correct Answer: C

Lord Rippon introduced Ilbert bill , giving equal powers to Indian judges where they can prosecute British officials.

Correct Answer: B

               
In the wake of COVID-19 crisis, government has issued guidelines on digital education for students and tutors for academic classes. The guidelines have been prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

Correct Answer: B

Polavaram project is a multi-purpose irrigation project across river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. It is recognised as national projectand the dam across the Godavari River is under construction located in West Godavari District and East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh state and its reservoir spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa States also.

Correct Answer: B

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. Recently half of the city was destroyed in an explosion of Ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse.