1. Consider the following statements regarding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):

1. 1.The rules for EIA have been notified under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. 2.The environmental clearance process for new projects consists of four stages, some of which may not be required for all projects.
3. 3.Scoping stage of EIA is carried out by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for Category B2 projects

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)’

1. 1. It is a technique used for early diagnosis of diseases.
2. 2. It is being used to detect mutations in genes in suspected cancer patients.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements

1. 1.North Korea shares border with China, South Korea and Russia only
2. 2.49th parallel, popular name given to latitude 49° N that in East Asia roughly demarcates North Korea and South Korea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. In context to National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), consider the following:

1. 1.It has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
2. 2.It has also been providing assistance to prisoners who were eligible to be released on parole or interim bail.
3. 3.The Second senior-most judge of Supreme Court of India is the Executive-Chairman.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. With reference to International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following:

1. 1.It is established in 1974 as per framework of the OECD.
2. 2.It which is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation.
3. 3.Its mission is to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

6. In the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic many civil defence volunteers worked for the civil administration to contain the spread of the pandemic. With reference to this context which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct?

1. 1.Civil Defence operates under the National Disaster Management Act and associated rules and regulations.
2. 2.Although it is a Central law, State governments are empowered to raise corps at the local administration level as per their requirement.
3. 3.The District Magistrate, District Collector or Deputy Commissioner is designated as Controller of the Civil Defence.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

7. ‘Trimeresurus Salazar’ a newly discovered snake species was recently found in

8. Which of the following are functions of Digital communications commission (DCC)?

1. 1.Formulating the policy of Department of Telecommunications
2. 2.Implementation of Government’s policy in all matters concerning telecommunication
3. 3.Preparing the budget for the Department of Telecommunications

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

9. Consider the following statements regarding which of the following countries has territorial dispute in regard with South China Sea?

1. 1.Vietnam
2. 2.Indonesia
3. 3.Singapore
4. 4.Malaysia
5. 5.Taiwan
6. 6.China

Choose the correct statement using the code given below:

10. Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in the state of: