INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 11 August 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The 102nd constitutional amendment was related to giving constitutional status to the National Minority Commission (NMC).
  2. According to the Constitution of India, some clauses of article 15 and 16 confer power on a state to identify and declare the list of socially and educationally backward classes.
  3. The 127th Amendment Bill is designed to clarify that the states can maintain the “state list” of OBCs.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The 102nd constitutional amendment (Inserted Articles 338B and 342 A after Article 342) was related to giving constitutional status to the National Commission of Backward Classes and interpretation of this constitutional amendment effectively struck a blow to the authority of state governments in identifying backward classes and provide them with reservation benefits.
- S2: According to the Constitution of India, Articles 15(4), 15(5) and 16(4) confer power on a state to identify and declare the list of socially and educationally backward classes. As a matter of practice, separate OBC lists are drawn up by the Centre and each state concerned.
- S3: The Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed with unanimous support in Lok Sabha, recently.
  - The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/bill-to-restore-states-rights-to-specify-obc-groups/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The 102nd constitutional amendment (Inserted Articles 338B and 342 A after Article 342) was related to giving constitutional status to the National Commission of Backward Classes and interpretation of this constitutional amendment effectively struck a blow to the authority of state governments in identifying backward classes and provide them with reservation benefits.
- S2: According to the Constitution of India, Articles 15(4), 15(5) and 16(4) confer power on a state to identify and declare the list of socially and educationally backward classes. As a matter of practice, separate OBC lists are drawn up by the Centre and each state concerned.
- S3: The Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed with unanimous support in Lok Sabha, recently.
  - The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/bill-to-restore-states-rights-to-specify-obc-groups/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
  2. In case of any disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on a Constitution Amendment Bill, there is a provision to summon a joint session of parliament.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.
- The bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a special majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. In case of disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for a joint sitting.
- If the amendment seeks to make any change in any of the provisions mentioned in the provision to Article 368, it must be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the states. Although there is no prescribed time limit for ratification, it must be completed before the amending bill is presented to the president for his assent.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/bill-to-restore-states-rights-to-specify-obc-groups/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)

Explanation:

An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament.

The bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a special majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. In case of disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for a joint sitting.

If the amendment seeks to make any change in any of the provisions mentioned in the provision to Article 368, it must be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the states. Although there is no prescribed time limit for ratification, it must be completed before the amending bill is presented to the president for his assent.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/bill-to-restore-states-rights-to-specify-obc-groups/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Home Minister of India.
  2. The individual data collected in Census under the Census Act, 1948 can be used for the preparation of National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
- S2: The individual data collected in Census under the Census Act, 1948, are not made public as per the provisions contained in the Act. The individual data are not used for the preparation of any other database, including the National Register of Citizens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-census/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
- S2: The individual data collected in Census under the Census Act, 1948, are not made public as per the provisions contained in the Act. The individual data are not used for the preparation of any other database, including the National Register of Citizens.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-census/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Mid-Day meal scheme:
1. 1. The scheme guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under the Right to Information Act 2005.
  2. The Scheme comes under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The scheme guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under Samagra Shiksha.
- Students up to Class VIII are guaranteed one nutritional cooked meal at least 200 days in a year.
- The Scheme comes under the Ministry of HRD.
- It was launched in the year 1995 as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP – NSPE), a centrally sponsored scheme. In 2004, the scheme was relaunched as the Mid Day Meal Scheme.
- The Scheme is also covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-midday-meal-scheme/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The scheme guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under Samagra Shiksha.
- Students up to Class VIII are guaranteed one nutritional cooked meal at least 200 days in a year.
- The Scheme comes under the Ministry of HRD.
- It was launched in the year 1995 as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP – NSPE), a centrally sponsored scheme. In 2004, the scheme was relaunched as the Mid Day Meal Scheme.
- The Scheme is also covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-midday-meal-scheme/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following:

The Mid Day Meal Rules 2015, provide that:
1. The place of serving meals to the children shall be school only.
2. The Grama Panchayats are mandated to monitor implementation of the Mid-day meal Scheme.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation: The MDM rules 2015, provide that:
- S1: The place of serving meals to the children shall be school only.
  - If the Mid-Day Meal is not provided in school on any school day due to non-availability of food grains or any other reason, the State Government shall pay food security allowance by 15th of the succeeding month.
- S2: The School Management Committee mandated under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 shall also monitor implementation of the Mid-day meal Scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-midday-meal-scheme/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: The MDM rules 2015, provide that:
- S1: The place of serving meals to the children shall be school only.
  - If the Mid-Day Meal is not provided in school on any school day due to non-availability of food grains or any other reason, the State Government shall pay food security allowance by 15th of the succeeding month.
- S2: The School Management Committee mandated under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 shall also monitor implementation of the Mid-day meal Scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/what-is-midday-meal-scheme/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development for providing LPG connections to Rural Masses.
  2. PMUY 2.0 is only for females who belong below the poverty line.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S2: Eligibility criteria to avail connection under Ujjwala 2.0
  - Applicant (woman only) must have attained 18 years of age.
  - There should not be any other LPG connection from any OMC in the same household.
- S1: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/ujjwala-2-0-scheme/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S2: Eligibility criteria to avail connection under Ujjwala 2.0
  - Applicant (woman only) must have attained 18 years of age.
  - There should not be any other LPG connection from any OMC in the same household.
- S1: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for providing LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/11/ujjwala-2-0-scheme/
Question 7 of 10

1 points

The phrase ‘One Country Two Systems’ approach is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of
Question 8 of 10

1 points

Recently, which of the following nation has granted a patent to an ‘artificial intelligence system’ relating to a “food container based on fractal geometry” innovation?
Question 9 of 10

1 points
With reference to India’s Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It is located in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. It comprises three protection sites.
  3. It is home to the Chenchu tribe.
Which of the given above statement is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S3: The Reserve is also home to two major tribes – the Gond tribes and Korkus tribe whereas the most primitive tribe, Bhariya, reside in the Patalkot region, which is a completely isolated valley in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh
- S2: Pachmarhi comprises three protection sites: the Bori Sanctuary, Satpura National Park and Pachmarhi Sanctuary – otherwise known as the Satpura Tiger Reserve.
- S1: The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a non-use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh state in central India.
Refer: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/asia-and-the-pacific/india/pachmarhi
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S3: The Reserve is also home to two major tribes – the Gond tribes and Korkus tribe whereas the most primitive tribe, Bhariya, reside in the Patalkot region, which is a completely isolated valley in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh
- S2: Pachmarhi comprises three protection sites: the Bori Sanctuary, Satpura National Park and Pachmarhi Sanctuary – otherwise known as the Satpura Tiger Reserve.
- S1: The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a non-use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh state in central India.
Refer: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/asia-and-the-pacific/india/pachmarhi
Question 10 of 10

1 points

Which among the following is often recognized as “Genetic Express Highway” linking two biodiversity hot spots of the country, viz., Eastern Himalaya and Western Ghats?

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