🔴1. Consider the following statements about the RBI Retail Direct Scheme:
Ans: (c)

🔸The Scheme is aimed at enhancing access to the government securities market for retail investors. It offers them a new avenue for directly investing in the securities issued by the Centre and the state governments.
The scheme will provide online access to the government securities market - both primary and secondary - along with the facility to open their gilt securities account ('Retail Direct') with the RBI.

🔴2. Consider the following statements about the SMILE Scheme:
Ans: (a)

🔸The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated this scheme for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
Focus of the scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages etc.
The scheme would be implemented with the support of State/UT Governments/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , institutions and others.


🔴3. What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
Ans: (a)

🔸Cas9 (CRISPR associated protein 9) is a protein which plays a vital role in the immunological defense of certain bacteria against DNA viruses, and which is heavily utilized in genetic engineering applications. Its main function is to cut DNA and therefore it can alter a cell’s genome.


🔴4. With reference to office of whip consider the following statements:
Ans: (c)


🔴5. The terms ‘Bitcoin’, ‘Ethereum’, sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to:
Ans: (b)

🔸Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank. Examples: Bitcoin, Ethereum etc.

2. Consider the following statements:
1. The Bhakra dam is built on Beas River.
2. It is Asia’s second tallest dam.

3. Consider the following statements about Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India:
1. It provides export credit insurance support to Indian exporters.
2. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3. It is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

4. Which of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practising drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion

🔴1. The ‘Sustainable Cities India' is an initiative of
Ans: (d)

🔸The World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’.
The ‘Sustainable Cities India program’ intends to enable cities to decarbonize in a systematic and sustainable way that will reduce emissions and deliver resilient and equitable urban ecosystems.


🔴2. Consider the following statements:
Ans: (b)

🔸The Bhakra dam is built on Sutlej River.
It is Asia’s second tallest dam with a height of around 207.26 meters after the Tehri dam, which has a height of around 261 meters. The Tehri dam is also situated in India in the state of Uttrakhand.


🔴3. Consider the following statements about Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India:
Ans: (a)

🔸The ECGC Ltd. (LExport Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd) is a government owned export credit provider.
It provides export credit insurance support to Indian exporters.
It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
It is based in Mumbai.


🔴4. Which of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practising drip irrigation?
Ans: (c)


🔴5. SPARSH is an initiative of the
Ans: (d)

🔸SPARSH is an initiative of the Ministry of Defense.
It aims to provide comprehensive services to defense pensioners.
It promotes the Government’s vision of ‘Digital India’, ‘Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)’ and ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’.

3. Consider the following statements about Bomb Cyclone:
1. It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly.
2. It has high pressure at its center.

4. Consider the following statements about S-400 missile system:
1. It is designed by Russia.
2. It can engage all types of aerial targets.
3. It can target ballistic missiles from 4000 km away.

🔴1. The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added to the Constitution by
Ans: (d)

🔸Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution: Popularly known as the anti-defection law.
It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law. It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.


🔴2. 'Operation Ganga' is an initiative launched by the government of India to bring back Indians stranded in
Ans: (b)

🔸The Government of India has launched a ‘multi-pronged’ initiative named ‘Operation Ganga’.
It is an evacuation mission to bring back all the Indian nationals who are currently stranded in Ukraine.


🔴3. Consider the following statements about Bomb Cyclone:
Ans: (a)

🔸It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly.
It has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation.


🔴4. Consider the following statements about S-400 missile system:
Ans: (c)

🔸The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
The S-400 is capable of taking down multiple aerial targets including stealth fighter jets, bombers, cruise and ballistic missiles, and even unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
S-400 has an operational range of 400 km, while the S-500 can target ballistic missiles from 600 km away.


🔴5. In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is
Ans: (a)

🔸In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
Avalokiteshwara means one who can see all. He represents infinite compassion and mercy. He is the most popular Bodhisattva of all. He represents the ideal of welfare in which he postpones his own transformation into Buddha to help others.