INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 28 June 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
With reference to India’s Smart Cities mission, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Mission is operated as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  2. The Union Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for implementing the mission in collaboration with the state governments.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (URBAN):
1. 1. It is a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
  2. It covers the entire urban area consisting of Statutory Towns and Notified Planning Areas except Special Area Development Authorities.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015.
- S2: The Mission covers the entire urban area consisting of Statutory Towns, Notified Planning Areas, Development Authorities, Special Area Development Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities or any such authority under State legislation which is entrusted with the functions of urban planning & regulations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana-urban-7/
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Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015.
- S2: The Mission covers the entire urban area consisting of Statutory Towns, Notified Planning Areas, Development Authorities, Special Area Development Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities or any such authority under State legislation which is entrusted with the functions of urban planning & regulations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana-urban-7/
Question 3 of 10

1 points

The Gujarat Prohibition Act (1949) was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949:
- Introduced by the then Bombay province as Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 to overhaul the law relating to intoxicating drugs and narcotics total prohibition.
- It is an Act relating to the promotion and enforcement of alcohol prohibition in the Bombay State.
- The Bombay state was divided into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960.
- Gujarat adopted the prohibition policy in 1960 and subsequently chose to enforce it with greater rigidity.
- In 2011, it renamed the Act as Gujarat Prohibition Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/the-gujarat-prohibition-act-1949/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)

Explanation: The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949:

Introduced by the then Bombay province as Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 to overhaul the law relating to intoxicating drugs and narcotics total prohibition.

It is an Act relating to the promotion and enforcement of alcohol prohibition in the Bombay State.

The Bombay state was divided into the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960.

Gujarat adopted the prohibition policy in 1960 and subsequently chose to enforce it with greater rigidity.

In 2011, it renamed the Act as Gujarat Prohibition Act.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/the-gujarat-prohibition-act-1949/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about African Swine Fever (ASF):
1. 1. The organism which causes ASF is a DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family.
  2. It is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans.
  3. As of now, there is no approved vaccine.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The organism which causes ASF is a DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family.
- S2: ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans.
- S3: As of now, there is no approved vaccine, which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/african-swine-fever-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The organism which causes ASF is a DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family.
- S2: ASF is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans.
- S3: As of now, there is no approved vaccine, which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/african-swine-fever-2/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about International Atomic Energy Agency:
1. 1. It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family.
  2. It inhibit the use of nuclear energy for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
  3. It works only with its Member States.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
- S1: The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family.
- S3: The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/nuclear-site-images-wont-be-shared-with-iaea-iran/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: The International Atomic Energy Agency is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
- S1: The IAEA is the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family.
- S3: The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/nuclear-site-images-wont-be-shared-with-iaea-iran/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Recently, the Corporate Affairs Ministry has expanded the turnover and borrowing thresholds for Small and Medium sized Companies (SMC). In this context, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Corporate Affairs Ministry has increased the turnover threshold for SMCs to Rs 50 crore from Rs 10 crore.
  2. SMCs are permitted to avail a number of exemptions under the Company (Accounting Standards) Rules 2021 to reduce the complexity of regulatory filings for smaller firms.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Corporate Affairs Ministry has expanded the turnover and borrowing thresholds for Small and Medium sized Companies (SMC).
- What is the change?
  - The Corporate Affairs Ministry has increased the turnover threshold for SMCs to Rs 250 crore from Rs 50 crore, and the borrowing threshold to Rs 50 crore from Rs 10 crore.
  - SMCs are permitted to avail a number of exemptions under the Company (Accounting Standards) Rules 2021 to reduce the complexity of regulatory filings for smaller firms.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/how-small-and-medium-companies-will-benefit-from-higher-thresholds/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Corporate Affairs Ministry has expanded the turnover and borrowing thresholds for Small and Medium sized Companies (SMC).
- What is the change?
  - The Corporate Affairs Ministry has increased the turnover threshold for SMCs to Rs 250 crore from Rs 50 crore, and the borrowing threshold to Rs 50 crore from Rs 10 crore.
  - SMCs are permitted to avail a number of exemptions under the Company (Accounting Standards) Rules 2021 to reduce the complexity of regulatory filings for smaller firms.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/how-small-and-medium-companies-will-benefit-from-higher-thresholds/
Question 7 of 10

1 points

Recently, the researcher’s from which of the following country have claimed to found an ancient human skull that could belong to an altogether new species of humans?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Dragon Man:
- Researchers from China have claimed to have found an ancient human skull that could belong to an altogether new species of humans.
- The skull was found in north-east China’s Harbin city.
- It has been dubbed the “Dragon Man” or Homo longi, a name that has been derived from the Long Jiang or Dragon river in the Heilongjiang province of China where the city of Harbin is located.
- They could be over 146,000 years old.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Dragon Man:
- Researchers from China have claimed to have found an ancient human skull that could belong to an altogether new species of humans.
- The skull was found in north-east China’s Harbin city.
- It has been dubbed the “Dragon Man” or Homo longi, a name that has been derived from the Long Jiang or Dragon river in the Heilongjiang province of China where the city of Harbin is located.
- They could be over 146,000 years old.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Bengal monitor or common Indian monitor:
1. 1. It is carnivorous and poisonous.
  2. It is protected under Schedule I of WPA.
  3. It is listed under the ‘Least Concern’ category on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The Bengal monitor or common Indian monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is a large lizard that is mainly terrestrial.
- The monitors are carnivorous and non-poisonous.
- The monitor lizard is protected under Schedule I of WPA but is regularly killed for its meat, blood and oil.
- The species is listed under the ‘Least Concern’ category on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)

Explanation:

The Bengal monitor or common Indian monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is a large lizard that is mainly terrestrial.

The monitors are carnivorous and non-poisonous.

The monitor lizard is protected under Schedule I of WPA but is regularly killed for its meat, blood and oil.

The species is listed under the ‘Least Concern’ category on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay:
1. 1. He is notable for his play Nil Darpan (1860).
  2. He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
  3. He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay:
- He was a Bengali poet and writer.
- He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
- His novel Anandamath — which was set in the background of the Sanyashi Bidroho (rebellion of monks in late 18th century) — is considered to be one of key works on Bengal’s nationalism.
- His first Bengali fiction is called ‘Durgeshnondini’ published in 1865.
- He also wrote other famous novels like Kapalkundala in 1866, Mrinalini in 1869, Vishbriksha in 1873, Chandrasekhar in 1877, Rajani in 1877, Rajsimha in 1881 and Devi Chaudhurani in 1884.
- He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
- His first fiction to appear in print was the English novel Rajmohan’s Wife.
- Nil Darpan or The Indigo Planting Mirror was a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-’59.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay:
- He was a Bengali poet and writer.
- He wrote the national song Vande Mataram.
- His novel Anandamath — which was set in the background of the Sanyashi Bidroho (rebellion of monks in late 18th century) — is considered to be one of key works on Bengal’s nationalism.
- His first Bengali fiction is called ‘Durgeshnondini’ published in 1865.
- He also wrote other famous novels like Kapalkundala in 1866, Mrinalini in 1869, Vishbriksha in 1873, Chandrasekhar in 1877, Rajani in 1877, Rajsimha in 1881 and Devi Chaudhurani in 1884.
- He brought out a monthly magazine called Bangadarshan in 1872.
- His first fiction to appear in print was the English novel Rajmohan’s Wife.
- Nil Darpan or The Indigo Planting Mirror was a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-’59.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-june-2021/
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Vande Mataram is a poem written in Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
  2. The poem was first sung by Rabindranath Tagore in the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?

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