1) With reference to Treasury bills (T-Bills), consider the following statements
These are long-term money market instruments.
These can only be issued by central government, not by state governments.
Select the correct statements using the codes below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. Treasury bills (T-Bills) are short-term money market instruments.
By definition, money market instruments handle funds with a maturity of less than one year.
In India, T-Bills are currently issued in three short-term tenors: 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days.
Statement 2 is correct. T-Bills can only be issued by the Central Government (Government of India).
State governments do not issue T-Bills.
To raise long-term funds, state governments issue dated securities known as State Development Loans (SDLs).
2) With reference to Vitamin B3 (Niacin), consider the following statements:
It is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in cellular energy metabolism.
Deficiency of Vitamin B3 causes Pellagra, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is a water-soluble vitamin.
It is essential for the formation of the coenzymes NAD and NADP, which are involved in energy metabolism.
Statement 2 is correct. Deficiency of niacin leads to Pellagra, classically presenting with the "3 Ds"—Dermatitis, Diarrhea, and Dementia (and if untreated, Death).
3) The recently launched SHATAYU Dashboard is primarily associated with?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is correct – SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility).
It was launched by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
It helps coordinate with verified geriatric caregivers and support institutions down to the district level.
4) What is Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) recently seen in news?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct. The Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) is associated with mobile network.
Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) is a telecom arrangement that allows a mobile subscriber to automatically switch to and use another operator's network (Radio Access Network).
The ICR switch can happen only within their same licensed telecom circle.
