INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 12 July 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points

Recently, which one of the following state government has announced a new population policy for 2021-2030?
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following:

The Speaker of Lok Sabha automatically disqualifies from his post, if
1. he tenders his resignation to the Deputy Speaker.
2. he holds the office of profit under central government.
3. he is declared undischarged insolvent.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: The Speaker of Lok Sabha automatically disqualifies from his post if:
- he is no longer the Member of Parliament.
- if he tenders his resignation to the Deputy Speaker.
- if he holds the office of profit under central government or any state government.
- if he is of unsound mind and that too declared by the court of law.
- if he is declared undischarged insolvent.
- if he is no longer the citizen of India or voluntarily accepts the citizenship of any other country.
- if he is removed from the post of Speaker by passing a resolution by majority of the members of Lok Sabha. This is to note that during resolution for removal of Speaker, the Speaker is not in position to cast his vote even if there is tie.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/electing-a-speaker-deputy-speaker/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: The Speaker of Lok Sabha automatically disqualifies from his post if:
- he is no longer the Member of Parliament.
- if he tenders his resignation to the Deputy Speaker.
- if he holds the office of profit under central government or any state government.
- if he is of unsound mind and that too declared by the court of law.
- if he is declared undischarged insolvent.
- if he is no longer the citizen of India or voluntarily accepts the citizenship of any other country.
- if he is removed from the post of Speaker by passing a resolution by majority of the members of Lok Sabha. This is to note that during resolution for removal of Speaker, the Speaker is not in position to cast his vote even if there is tie.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/electing-a-speaker-deputy-speaker/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Constitution of India provides that the office of the Speaker should never be empty.
  2. The Deputy Speaker is independent of the Speaker and not subordinate to him.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: The Constitution provides that the office of the Speaker should never be empty. So, he continues in office until the beginning of the next House, except in the event of death or resignation.
- S2: The Deputy Speaker is independent of the Speaker, not subordinate to him, as both are elected from among the members of the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/electing-a-speaker-deputy-speaker/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!

S1: The Constitution provides that the office of the Speaker should never be empty. So, he continues in office until the beginning of the next House, except in the event of death or resignation.

S2: The Deputy Speaker is independent of the Speaker, not subordinate to him, as both are elected from among the members of the House.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/electing-a-speaker-deputy-speaker/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Unity 22 mission:
1. 1. It is a space probe launched by NASA.
  2. It is designed to better understand the geology of Earth.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: As part of the mission, the crew flew to the edge of space on July 11 on board the ‘Unity’ rocket ship developed by Virgin Galactic.
  - This was the 22nd mission for VSS Unity.
  - This was Virgin Galactic’s fourth crewed spaceflight.
  - It was also the first to carry a full crew of two pilots and four mission specialists in the cabin, including Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, who will be testing out the private astronaut experience.
- S2: Objectives of the mission:
  - Unity 22 will focus on testing the cabin and customer experience.
  - Currently, two additional test flights remain before the Virgin Galactic plans to commence commercial service in 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/vss-unity-spaceships-suborbital-flight/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: As part of the mission, the crew flew to the edge of space on July 11 on board the ‘Unity’ rocket ship developed by Virgin Galactic.
  - This was the 22nd mission for VSS Unity.
  - This was Virgin Galactic’s fourth crewed spaceflight.
  - It was also the first to carry a full crew of two pilots and four mission specialists in the cabin, including Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, who will be testing out the private astronaut experience.
- S2: Objectives of the mission:
  - Unity 22 will focus on testing the cabin and customer experience.
  - Currently, two additional test flights remain before the Virgin Galactic plans to commence commercial service in 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/vss-unity-spaceships-suborbital-flight/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about NASA’s VIPER Mission:
1. 1. It is an Earth Science satellite mission that collects information on our water systems.
  2. It is a balloon-based Mission operated in the southern hemisphere.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: About the mission:
- VIPER is a mobile robot.
- It is the first resource mapping mission on any other celestial body.
- NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) will be providing the launch vehicle and lander for what’s going to be a 100-day mission.
- Objectives of the mission:
  - To explore the Moon’s South Pole region.
  - Help create lunar resource maps.
  - Evaluate the concentration of water as well as other potential resources on its surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/nasas-viper-mission/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: About the mission:
- VIPER is a mobile robot.
- It is the first resource mapping mission on any other celestial body.
- NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) will be providing the launch vehicle and lander for what’s going to be a 100-day mission.
- Objectives of the mission:
  - To explore the Moon’s South Pole region.
  - Help create lunar resource maps.
  - Evaluate the concentration of water as well as other potential resources on its surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/nasas-viper-mission/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘flexible fuel vehicles’ (FFVs):
1. 1. Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have an internal combustion engine.
  2. FFVs are capable of operating on gasoline and any blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 20%.
  3. FFVs contributes fewer greenhouse gases than traditional gasoline run vehicles.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have an internal combustion engine and are capable of operating on gasoline and any blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 83%. E85 (or flex fuel) is a gasoline-ethanol blend containing 51% to 83% ethanol, depending on geography and season.
- S3: Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline, which means flex-fuel cars pump fewer toxic fumes into the environment. Flex fuel also contributes fewer greenhouse gases, making it a more environmentally friendly option than traditional gasoline.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/govt-to-issue-guidelines-for-flex-fuel-vehicles/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have an internal combustion engine and are capable of operating on gasoline and any blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 83%. E85 (or flex fuel) is a gasoline-ethanol blend containing 51% to 83% ethanol, depending on geography and season.
- S3: Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline, which means flex-fuel cars pump fewer toxic fumes into the environment. Flex fuel also contributes fewer greenhouse gases, making it a more environmentally friendly option than traditional gasoline.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/12/govt-to-issue-guidelines-for-flex-fuel-vehicles/
Question 7 of 10

1 points

Recently, the Chief Minister of which of the following state has announced a plan to revive the proposal and set up Lemru Elephant Reserve?
Question 8 of 10

1 points

Recently, our scientists have discovered a moss species “Bryum bharatiensis”. In which part of world has it been discovered?
Question 9 of 10

1 points
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?
1. 1. Bangladesh
  2. Cambodia
  3. China
  4. Myanmar
  5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was established on November 10, 2000 at Vientiane at the First MGC Ministerial Meeting. It comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. They emphasised four areas of cooperation, which are tourism, culture, education, and transportation linkage in order to be solid foundation for future trade and investment cooperation in the region.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC) was established on November 10, 2000 at Vientiane at the First MGC Ministerial Meeting. It comprises six member countries, namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. They emphasised four areas of cooperation, which are tourism, culture, education, and transportation linkage in order to be solid foundation for future trade and investment cooperation in the region.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The winds which blow between 30 degrees N and 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.
  2. The moist air masses that cause winter rams in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Westerlies flow between latitudes 30-60 degrees North and 30-60 degrees South. The statement mentions 30N-60S. So it is wrong.
- The western cyclonic disturbances are weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow from the Mediterranean region. They usually influence the weather of the north and north-western regions of India. They are a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the Westerlies. (http://www.nih.ernet.in/rbis/india_information/wd.htm)
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Incorrect
Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Westerlies flow between latitudes 30-60 degrees North and 30-60 degrees South. The statement mentions 30N-60S. So it is wrong.

The western cyclonic disturbances are weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow from the Mediterranean region. They usually influence the weather of the north and north-western regions of India. They are a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the Westerlies. (http://www.nih.ernet.in/rbis/india_information/wd.htm)

Refer: UPSC CSE 2015

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