[1]. Recently, National Panchayati Raj Day was observed to commemorate the implementation of which of the following Constitutional Amendments?

[A]. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

[B]. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act

[C]. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act

[D]. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Show Answer

[2]. Recently, heatwave warnings were issued in Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following does not contribute to the occurrence of heatwaves?

[A]. Climate change

[B]. Anticyclonic circulation

[C]. Urban Heat Island effect

[D]. Persistent cloud cover and increased rainfall

Show Answer

[3]. Recently, the heritage designer collection ‘Soul Threads’ was launched by which of the following organisations?

[A]. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

[B]. Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC)

[C]. National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC)

[D]. Ministry of Textiles

Show Answer

[4]. With reference to the Anti-Defection Law, recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1. A legislator can avoid disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law if at least two-thirds of the members of their legislative party agree to a merger with another party.
2. The original provision allowing exemption in case of a split by one-third of members continues to remain valid.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer

[5]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited under which of the following Acts?

[A]. Banking Regulation Act, 1949

[B]. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

[C]. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

[D]. Companies Act, 2013

Show Answer