[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 24 November 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual leader.
  2. Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel called her the “Daughter of the Hills”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual leader.
  - Gaidinliu belonged to the Rongmei clan of the Zeliangrong tribe in the Tamenglong district of western Manipur.
- Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen.
  - Rani Gaidiliu was one of the few women political leaders who exhibited outstanding courage during the colonial period, despite limitations.
  - Unlike Jadonang, whose approach was inclined to be “millenarian”, Rani orchestrated for the need of an armed movement against colonial rule.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/who-was-rani-gaidinliu/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga spiritual leader.
  - Gaidinliu belonged to the Rongmei clan of the Zeliangrong tribe in the Tamenglong district of western Manipur.
- Acknowledging her role in the struggle against the British, Jawaharlal Nehru called her the “Daughter of the Hills” and gave her the title “Rani” or queen.
  - Rani Gaidiliu was one of the few women political leaders who exhibited outstanding courage during the colonial period, despite limitations.
  - Unlike Jadonang, whose approach was inclined to be “millenarian”, Rani orchestrated for the need of an armed movement against colonial rule.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/who-was-rani-gaidinliu/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Bharat Stage Emission Standards (BSES):
1. 1. They are set by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
  2. They are based on European (EURO) emission standards.
  3. Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms were first brought into effect in 2014 under the head “India 2020”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Introduced in the year 2000.
- They are set by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
- Objective: To keep air pollutants emitted by the internal combustion engine of vehicles under control.
- They are based on European (EURO) emission standards.
- Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms were first brought into effect in 2000 under the head “India 2000”. This was followed by BS2 in 2001 and BS3 in 2005.
- However, the emission norms were made more stringent only with the enforcement of Bharat Stage IV (BS4). Thereafter, the Government of India skipped the implementation of BS5 in 2016 and decided to introduce Bharat Stage VI (BS6) in 2020 instead.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/vehicle-scrappage-policy-4/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Introduced in the year 2000.
- They are set by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
- Objective: To keep air pollutants emitted by the internal combustion engine of vehicles under control.
- They are based on European (EURO) emission standards.
- Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms were first brought into effect in 2000 under the head “India 2000”. This was followed by BS2 in 2001 and BS3 in 2005.
- However, the emission norms were made more stringent only with the enforcement of Bharat Stage IV (BS4). Thereafter, the Government of India skipped the implementation of BS5 in 2016 and decided to introduce Bharat Stage VI (BS6) in 2020 instead.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/vehicle-scrappage-policy-4/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean.
  2. It is connected by Malacca Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
- It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
- It is connected by Taiwan Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
- Bordering states & territories: the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/philippines-and-china-south-china-sea-dispute/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
- It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
- It is connected by Taiwan Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
- Bordering states & territories: the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/philippines-and-china-south-china-sea-dispute/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the James Webb Space Telescope:
1. 1. It is a space telescope that was launched into low Earth orbit in 2000.
  2. It is a joint venture between the US (NAS) and Japan (JAXA) space agencies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, which astronomers hope will herald a new era of discovery, has been delayed until December 22 after an accident at its launch facility in French Guiana.
  - The space telescope was originally supposed to launch on December 18.
- S2: JWST is a joint venture between the US (Nasa), European (Esa) and Canadian space agencies (CSA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/james-webb-space-telescope-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, which astronomers hope will herald a new era of discovery, has been delayed until December 22 after an accident at its launch facility in French Guiana.
  - The space telescope was originally supposed to launch on December 18.
- S2: JWST is a joint venture between the US (Nasa), European (Esa) and Canadian space agencies (CSA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/james-webb-space-telescope-2/
Question 5 of 10

1 points

Which of the following is the only country to recognise Bitcoin as a legal tender?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- El Salvador, the only country to recognise Bitcoin as a legal tender, is planning to build an entire city based on the largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
- El Salvador’s “Bitcoin City” would be funded with the issuance of a $1 billion Bitcoin Bond.
- The city will be located along the Gulf of Fonseca near Conchagua volcano.
- El Salvador is already running a pilot Bitcoin mining venture at another geothermal power plant beside the Tecapa volcano.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-november-2021-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- El Salvador, the only country to recognise Bitcoin as a legal tender, is planning to build an entire city based on the largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
- El Salvador’s “Bitcoin City” would be funded with the issuance of a $1 billion Bitcoin Bond.
- The city will be located along the Gulf of Fonseca near Conchagua volcano.
- El Salvador is already running a pilot Bitcoin mining venture at another geothermal power plant beside the Tecapa volcano.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/24/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-november-2021-2/
Question 6 of 10

1 points

Which Strait is known as the Formosa Strait?
Question 7 of 10

1 points
With reference to ‘Li-Fi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
  2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Question 8 of 10

1 points
With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. 1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
  2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
  2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Statement 1: Land revenue was the chief source of income. Land was divided into four categories for purposes of assessment, wet land, dry land, orchards and woods. Usually the share was one sixth of the produce. Land revenue could be paid in cash or kind. The rates varied according to the type of the crops, soil, method of irrigation, etc. So, 1 is clearly correct.
- Statement 2: Besides land tax, many professional taxes were also imposed. There were on shopkeepers, farm servants, workmen, posters, shoemakers, musicians etc. There was also a tax on property. Grazing and house taxes were also imposed. Commercial taxes consisted of levies, duties and customs on manufactured articles of trade were also levied. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax, which means 2 is correct.
- Source: UB Singh – Administrative System in India: Vedic Age to 1947 http://tinyurl.com/js458vk
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Statement 1: Land revenue was the chief source of income. Land was divided into four categories for purposes of assessment, wet land, dry land, orchards and woods. Usually the share was one sixth of the produce. Land revenue could be paid in cash or kind. The rates varied according to the type of the crops, soil, method of irrigation, etc. So, 1 is clearly correct.
- Statement 2: Besides land tax, many professional taxes were also imposed. There were on shopkeepers, farm servants, workmen, posters, shoemakers, musicians etc. There was also a tax on property. Grazing and house taxes were also imposed. Commercial taxes consisted of levies, duties and customs on manufactured articles of trade were also levied. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax, which means 2 is correct.
- Source: UB Singh – Administrative System in India: Vedic Age to 1947 http://tinyurl.com/js458vk
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Question 10 of 10

1 points

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa. It is based on some events of the reign of Pushyamitra Shunga.
- The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha, for the beautiful hand-maiden of his chief queen.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81lavik%C4%81gnimitram
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa. It is based on some events of the reign of Pushyamitra Shunga.
- The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha, for the beautiful hand-maiden of his chief queen.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81lavik%C4%81gnimitram
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

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