[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 25 October 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR):
1. 1. It was set up in 2018 to coordinate with regional countries on maritime issues and act as a regional repository of maritime data.
  2. It is located in Ernakulam, Kerala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 2 of 10

1 points
With reference to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), consider the following statements:
1. 1. It consists of highways, railways, and pipelines.
  2. It aims at linking the city of Gwadar in North Western Pakistan to China’s South Western region Xinjiang.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation: About CPEC:
- S1: Launched in 2015, the CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at enhancing Beijing’s influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects.
- The 3,000 km-long China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consists of highways, railways, and pipelines.
- S2: CPEC eventually aims at linking the city of Gwadar in South Western Pakistan to China’s North Western region Xinjiang through a vast network of highways and railways.
- The proposed project will be financed by heavily-subsidized loans that will be disbursed to the Government of Pakistan by Chinese banks.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-cpec-6/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: About CPEC:
- S1: Launched in 2015, the CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of Chinese President Xi Jinping, aimed at enhancing Beijing’s influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects.
- The 3,000 km-long China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consists of highways, railways, and pipelines.
- S2: CPEC eventually aims at linking the city of Gwadar in South Western Pakistan to China’s North Western region Xinjiang through a vast network of highways and railways.
- The proposed project will be financed by heavily-subsidized loans that will be disbursed to the Government of Pakistan by Chinese banks.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-cpec-6/
Question 3 of 10

1 points

The ‘Bishkek Declaration’ was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The Bishkek Declaration was an agreement signed by 12 countries that are home to this species.
- The declaration was initiated in order to formulate a long-term Global Snow Leopard Conservation Programme by the formation of a high-level steering committee to guide programme implementation and regularly review its progress.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/international-snow-leopard-day-october-23/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The Bishkek Declaration was an agreement signed by 12 countries that are home to this species.
- The declaration was initiated in order to formulate a long-term Global Snow Leopard Conservation Programme by the formation of a high-level steering committee to guide programme implementation and regularly review its progress.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/international-snow-leopard-day-october-23/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Panthera uncia:
1. 1. It is a common herb of the Himalayas.
  2. It was declared ‘endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Snow leopard:
- Scientific name: Panthera uncia.
- Habitat: Snow leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia.
- Numbers: There are only between 3,920 and 6,390 snow leopards left in the wild.
- Range extends through twelve countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Refer: Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/international-snow-leopard-day-october-23/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Snow leopard:
- Scientific name: Panthera uncia.
- Habitat: Snow leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia.
- Numbers: There are only between 3,920 and 6,390 snow leopards left in the wild.
- Range extends through twelve countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Refer: Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/international-snow-leopard-day-october-23/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the National Fund to Control Drug Abuse:
1. 1. It was created in accordance with a provision of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
  2. It had a nominal corpus of ₹3000 crore.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It was created in accordance with a provision of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- It had a nominal corpus of ₹23 crore.
- Funding: Under the NDPS Act, the sale proceeds of any property forfeited, grants made by any person and institution, and income from the investments of the fund, go towards the fund.
- Usage of the fund: The Act states that the fund would be used to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, rehabilitating addicts, and preventing drug abuse.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/national-fund-to-control-drug-abuse/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It was created in accordance with a provision of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
- It had a nominal corpus of ₹23 crore.
- Funding: Under the NDPS Act, the sale proceeds of any property forfeited, grants made by any person and institution, and income from the investments of the fund, go towards the fund.
- Usage of the fund: The Act states that the fund would be used to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, rehabilitating addicts, and preventing drug abuse.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/national-fund-to-control-drug-abuse/
Question 6 of 10

1 points

World Drug Report 2021 is published by
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- World Drug Report 2021 was released by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/national-fund-to-control-drug-abuse/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- World Drug Report 2021 was released by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/national-fund-to-control-drug-abuse/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Foreigners tribunal set up in India:
1. 1. Foreigners’ Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established as per the Foreigners’ Tribunal Order, 1964 and the Foreigners’ Act, 1946.
  2. The powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- What is a Foreigners tribunal?
  - Foreigners’ Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established as per the Foreigners’ Tribunal Order, 1964 and the Foreigners’ Act, 1946.
  - Composition: Advocates not below the age of 35 years of age with at least 7 years of practice (or) Retired Judicial Officers from the Assam Judicial Service (or) Retired IAS of ACS Officers (not below the rank of Secretary/Addl. Secretary) having experience in quasi-judicial works.
- Who can setup these tribunals?
  - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, and has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up tribunals (quasi-judicial bodies) to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not.
  - Earlier, the powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.
- Who can approach?
  - The amended order (Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 2019) also empowers individuals to approach the Tribunals.
  - Earlier, only the State administration could move the Tribunal against a suspect.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/detention-centre-for-declared-foreigners-in-assam/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)

Explanation:

What is a Foreigners tribunal?

Foreigners’ Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established as per the Foreigners’ Tribunal Order, 1964 and the Foreigners’ Act, 1946.

Composition: Advocates not below the age of 35 years of age with at least 7 years of practice (or) Retired Judicial Officers from the Assam Judicial Service (or) Retired IAS of ACS Officers (not below the rank of Secretary/Addl. Secretary) having experience in quasi-judicial works.

Who can setup these tribunals?

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, and has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up tribunals (quasi-judicial bodies) to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not.

Earlier, the powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.

Who can approach?

The amended order (Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 2019) also empowers individuals to approach the Tribunals.

Earlier, only the State administration could move the Tribunal against a suspect.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/25/detention-centre-for-declared-foreigners-in-assam/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Ambergris:
1. 1. It is produced in the stomach of cows when indigestible parts move into the intestines and bind together.
  2. It is used for making perfumes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Extra neutral alcohol (ENA):
1. 1. It is a byproduct of the petroleum industry.
  2. It is the primary raw material for making alcoholic beverages.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 10 of 10

1 points
With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
1. 1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
  2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.
  3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of all oil refineries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and
- https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The Union Government subsidies the urea manufacturing units for the cost of transportation to facilitate the availability of urea at the same maximum retail price all over the country. Also, the Government is subsidising fertilizers for their availability at reasonable prices for agricultural purposes. See https://fert.nic.in/faq
- S2: Common knowledge.
- S3: Sulphur is a by-product of processing natural gas and refining high-sulphur crude oils. Even if they use low sulphur crude oil, there is still sulphur emission, so S3 is correct.
- The primary sources of sulfuric acid emissions are combustion of coal, and the industries that manufacture or use it in production, including metal smelters, phosphate fertilizer producers, oil refineries, the chemical industry, battery manufacturers, manufacturers of fabricated metal products, manufacturers of electronic components, and manufacturers of measuring and controlling devices. See https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/phosphate-fertilizer and
- https://ibm.gov.in/writereaddata/files/12152016105127IMYB2015_Sulphur_15122016_Adv.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

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