1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Atal Tunnel?

1. The 8.8-kilometre long tunnel is the world's longest tunnel located above an altitude of 3,000 metres.

2. The project is being implemented by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). 3. It is located in state of Arunachal Pradesh.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) All

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Atal Tunnel: The government named the strategic tunnel under „Rohtang Pass‟ in Himachal Pradesh after NIRVANA IAS ACADEMY 3 NIRVANA/CA/DEC_19 former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in a tribute to him on his 95th birth anniversary. Rohtang Tunnel has been renamed as Atal Tunnel. The project is being implemented by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). 77.

2. Consider the given statements about the recently launched economic census and choose the correct one(s):

1. It is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

2. For the first time, the entire census is being conducted on a digital platform.

3. It is conducted every three years.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 3 only

(d) All

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Economic Census- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has tied up with Common Service Centres Network (CSCN), a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, to carry out the census. It is conducted every five years and is crucial for framing of policies and planning for the government and other organisations. The process of the economic census was first held in 1978.

3. THE SEAD Initiative is related to:

(a) Energy Efficiency

(b) Quality Education

(c) Cyber Security

(d) Gender Equality

Answer: (a)

Explanation: Super-efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment (SEAD) Initiative is a voluntary collaboration among governments working to promote the manufacture, purchase, and use of energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and equipment worldwide.

4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Olive Ridley Turtles?

1. The Olive Ridley Turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world.

2. They inhabit warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans.

3. The species is recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red list.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) All

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Olive Ridley Turtles: They are carnivores, and feed mainly on jellyfish, shrimp, snails, crabs, molluscs and a variety of fish and their eggs. · These turtles spend their entire lives in the ocean, and migrate thousands of kilometers between feeding and mating grounds in the course of a year. · Operation Save Kurma: species specific operation on Turtles by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.

5. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in context of the Harmonized System (HS) Code?

1. Harmonized System is a six-digit identification code.

2. It has been developed by the WCO (World Customs Organization).

3. In India, it is given by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) All

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Khadi has been allocated a separate Harmonized System (HS) code by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a six-digit identification code developed by the WCO (World Customs Organization). 83. „ICEDASH‟ initiative: It has been developed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in collaboration with NIC.