Q.1) Aeolus satellite launched by European Space Agency (ESA) is related to the study of which of the following space study?

a) Wind Flow around Earth

b) Luminiferous Ether of Sun on Earth

c) Presence of Ice on moon

d) Atmosphere of Mars

Inspired by: ESA satellite to improve weather forecast launched

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/esa-satellite-to-improve-weather-forecast-launched/

Q.2) Article 169 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council of a state. Which of the following statements about the Powers of Legislative Councils (LC) is are correct?

1. Legislative power of LCs is same as that of Rajya Sabha.
2. There is no provision for joint sittings of Legislative assembly of state and that of LCs unlike in Parliament.

Select the correct alternatives:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Odisha to get Legislative Council

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Q.3) Under the Ayushman Bharat- NHPM, Trust Model is accepted for Premium Payment to the insurers. Consider the following statements about Trust Model:

1. Under the trust model, the premium will not be paid to an insurance company, but will be pooled into a trust.
2. This trust will manage and administer the health scheme and also pay the claims.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

Inspired by: Ayushman Bharat and concepts of insurance

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ayushman-bharat-and-concepts-of-insurance/

Q.4) Consider the following statements about New Strategic Partnership Model for defence purchase and Manufacturing:

1. It is released by Ministry of Defence.
2. It enables Indian Private firms in “Make in India” Defence Production.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: New copters to enable tech transfer

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-copters-to-enable-tech-transfer/

Q.5) Atmiyata Project is related to spreading awareness regarding which of the following issue?

a) Health of Sanitation Workers

b) Mental Health

c) Cervical Cancer

d) Tuberculosis

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A plan for change

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-plan-for-change-on-mental-healthcare-act/

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