INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 1 July 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about National Commission for Women (NCW):
1. 1. It is a statutory body of the Government of India.
  2. It advises the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to :
  - review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ;
  - recommend remedial legislative measures ;
  - facilitate redressal of grievances and
  - advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/protection-officers-in-addressing-domestic-violence/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to :
  - review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ;
  - recommend remedial legislative measures ;
  - facilitate redressal of grievances and
  - advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/protection-officers-in-addressing-domestic-violence/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
  2. Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the UN General Assembly.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation: What is peacekeeping?
- United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
- Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/un-peacekeeping-3/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: What is peacekeeping?
- United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
- Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/un-peacekeeping-3/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
With reference to Indian Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of 10 days and safely return them to Earth.
  2. PSLV-XL rocket will be used to launch Gaganyaan as it has the necessary payload capability.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Gaganyaan Mission
- The Rs 10,000-crore mission aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of five to seven days and safely return them to Earth.
- ISRO’s heavy-lift launcher GSLV Mk III has been identified for the mission.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/gaganyaan/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)

Explanation: Gaganyaan Mission

The Rs 10,000-crore mission aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of five to seven days and safely return them to Earth.

ISRO’s heavy-lift launcher GSLV Mk III has been identified for the mission.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/gaganyaan/
Question 4 of 10

1 points

The ‘Cyber Security Index’ (GCI) is released by which of the following?
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Geological Survey of India (GSI):
1. 1. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.
  2. It is an attached office to the Ministry of Coal.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: It was founded in 1851 and the second oldest survey in India after Survey of India (founded in 1767), for conducting geological surveys and studies of India.
  - The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
- S2: The Geological Survey of India is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/chamoli-disaster-due-to-avalanche/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: It was founded in 1851 and the second oldest survey in India after Survey of India (founded in 1767), for conducting geological surveys and studies of India.
  - The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
- S2: The Geological Survey of India is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/chamoli-disaster-due-to-avalanche/
Question 6 of 10

1 points

The term ‘Indrajaal’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
- Features: The drone defence dome has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats by assessing and acting on aerial threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and Low- Radar Cross Section (RCS) targets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
- Features: The drone defence dome has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats by assessing and acting on aerial threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and Low- Radar Cross Section (RCS) targets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX):
1. 1. It is the longest High Speed Track (HST) in the world.
  2. It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) is the High Speed Track (HST) locates in Indore.
- It is the longest such track in Asia. It is a 11.3 km long. It is also the world’s fifth high speed test track.
- It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Heavy Industries Ministry.
- NATRAX is a one stop solution for all sorts of high speed performance tests for widest categories of vehicles from 2 wheelers to heavy tractor trailers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) is the High Speed Track (HST) locates in Indore.
- It is the longest such track in Asia. It is a 11.3 km long. It is also the world’s fifth high speed test track.
- It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Heavy Industries Ministry.
- NATRAX is a one stop solution for all sorts of high speed performance tests for widest categories of vehicles from 2 wheelers to heavy tractor trailers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following pairs:
1. 1. Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
  2. Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications
Which of the given above pair is/are correctly matched?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”.
  - It is envisioned to be a comprehensive source of information pertaining to the legislative and policy reforms being undertaken on the “Enforcing Contracts” parameters.
- Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has expanded the Saral Sanchar Portal.
  - ‘SARAL SANCHAR’ (Simplified Application For Registration and Licenses) is a web-based portal for Issuing various types of licenses and registration certificates.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”.

It is envisioned to be a comprehensive source of information pertaining to the legislative and policy reforms being undertaken on the “Enforcing Contracts” parameters.

Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has expanded the Saral Sanchar Portal.

‘SARAL SANCHAR’ (Simplified Application For Registration and Licenses) is a web-based portal for Issuing various types of licenses and registration certificates.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Indian leopard is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
  2. The Himalayan serow is listed as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
  3. The Fishing Cat is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 10 of 10

1 points
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
1. 1. Gharial
  2. Indian wild ass
  3. Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

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