INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 18 June 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements
1. 1. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
  2. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
  - BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
- S2: The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/what-is-hallmarking-of-gold-and-for-whom-is-it-now-mandatory/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
  - BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
- S2: The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) operates gold and silver hallmarking scheme in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/what-is-hallmarking-of-gold-and-for-whom-is-it-now-mandatory/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Neutrinos are the second most abundant particles in the world.
  2. A neutrino’s spin always points in the opposite direction of its motion.
  3. Neutrinos can be produced in the lab.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: Detected for the first time in 1959, neutrinos are the second most abundant particles in the world, after photons, or the light particle.
- S2: A neutrino’s spin always points in the opposite direction of its motion.
- S3: Neutrinos are created by various radioactive decays; during a supernova, by cosmic rays striking atoms etc.
  - They can also be produced in the lab.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/neutrinos/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: Detected for the first time in 1959, neutrinos are the second most abundant particles in the world, after photons, or the light particle.
- S2: A neutrino’s spin always points in the opposite direction of its motion.
- S3: Neutrinos are created by various radioactive decays; during a supernova, by cosmic rays striking atoms etc.
  - They can also be produced in the lab.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/neutrinos/
Question 3 of 10

1 points

What are ‘Tiangong-1’ and ‘Tiangong-2’, sometimes mentioned in news?
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Recently, Twitter has lost its intermediary status in India over non-compliance of the new IT rules that came into effect on May 26. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. 1. In India, the intermediary status is a registration granted by the Government of India.
  2. In India, the intermediaries are protected under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- As per Section 2 (1) of the Information Technology Act, an intermediary is a person/entity that receives, stores and transmits information or provides service for transmission of information.
- S1: Please note, intermediary status is not a registration granted by the government.
- S2: Intermediaries like Twitter are protected under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act that states that they cannot be held liable for the third party content published on their platform as long as they comply with the legal order to take down content from courts or other authorities.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/what-loss-of-safe-harbour-means-for-twitter/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- As per Section 2 (1) of the Information Technology Act, an intermediary is a person/entity that receives, stores and transmits information or provides service for transmission of information.
- S1: Please note, intermediary status is not a registration granted by the government.
- S2: Intermediaries like Twitter are protected under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act that states that they cannot be held liable for the third party content published on their platform as long as they comply with the legal order to take down content from courts or other authorities.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/what-loss-of-safe-harbour-means-for-twitter/
Question 5 of 10

1 points

What is Kerala’s SilverLine project, sometimes mentioned in the news?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It is Kerala’s flagship semi high-speed railway project aimed at reducing travel time between the state’s northern and southern ends.
- It links Kerala’s southern end and state capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern end of Kasaragod.
- The line is proposed to be 529.45 kms long, covering 11 districts.
- The project is being executed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL). KRDCL, or K-Rail, is a joint venture between the Kerala government and the Union Ministry of Railways.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It is Kerala’s flagship semi high-speed railway project aimed at reducing travel time between the state’s northern and southern ends.
- It links Kerala’s southern end and state capital Thiruvananthapuram with its northern end of Kasaragod.
- The line is proposed to be 529.45 kms long, covering 11 districts.
- The project is being executed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL). KRDCL, or K-Rail, is a joint venture between the Kerala government and the Union Ministry of Railways.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-june-2021/
Question 6 of 10

1 points

‘Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India’ has been published by which of the following?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India:
- It has been published by Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad.
- The Atlas provides state wise area of degraded lands for the time frame 2018-19.
- It was released on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June.
- The theme for 2021 is “Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India:
- It has been published by Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad.
- The Atlas provides state wise area of degraded lands for the time frame 2018-19.
- It was released on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June.
- The theme for 2021 is “Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-june-2021/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
The shy ‘white-bellied heron’ was spotted in the high Himalayas for the first time in India. In this context, consider the following statements
1. 1. It is categorised as ‘critically endangered’ in International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book.
  2. It is listed in Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  3. In India, it is found only in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The white-bellied heron is categorised as ‘critically endangered’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and is listed in Schedule IV in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It is one of the rarest birds in the world and is at present found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It had also been recorded in the adjacent Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Lohit district in camera trap images.
Refer: https://science.thewire.in/environment/rare-white-bellied-heron-spotted-in-arunachal-pradesh/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The white-bellied heron is categorised as ‘critically endangered’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red Data Book and is listed in Schedule IV in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- It is one of the rarest birds in the world and is at present found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It had also been recorded in the adjacent Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Lohit district in camera trap images.
Refer: https://science.thewire.in/environment/rare-white-bellied-heron-spotted-in-arunachal-pradesh/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. It lies in between Lang River on the North side and famous Namdapha National Park on its south.
  2. This Wildlife Sanctuary contains all four big cats (Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard and Snow Leopard).
  3. Glao or Glow Lake is the most significant water body inside this sanctuary.
The above given statements refers to which one of the following protected area?
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Western hoolock gibbon is listed as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Redlist.
  2. Eastern hoolock gibbon is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ under the IUCN Redlist.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 10 of 10

1 points
What is/are the purpose/purposes of `District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
1. 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
  2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
  3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
- So, all other statements apart from 2 are wrong.
- Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
- So, all other statements apart from 2 are wrong.
- Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

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