[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 4 February 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points

Which of the following Indian States share the longest border with Myanmar?
Question 2 of 10

1 points

Article 16 of the Constitution of India is related to
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
  2. The Moon provides the best linkage to Earth’s early history.
  3. The first physical evidence of water has been found on the Moon by ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
- S2: Why are we interested in studying the moon?
  - The Moon is the closest cosmic body at which space discovery can be attempted and documented.
  - It is also a promising test bed to demonstrate technologies required for deep-space missions.
  - The Moon provides the best linkage to Earth’s early history.
  - It offers an undisturbed historical record of the inner Solar system environment.
- S3: The Chandrayaan-2 mission, which was lostafter it hard- landed on the dark side of the Moon in 2019, remains active in the form of its orbiter hovering over the Moon.
  - The lander and rover malfunctioned in the final moments and crash-landed, getting destroyed in the process.
  - The primary objective of Chandrayaan 2 was to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar surfaceand operate a robotic rover on the surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/chandrayaan-3-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite.
- S2: Why are we interested in studying the moon?
  - The Moon is the closest cosmic body at which space discovery can be attempted and documented.
  - It is also a promising test bed to demonstrate technologies required for deep-space missions.
  - The Moon provides the best linkage to Earth’s early history.
  - It offers an undisturbed historical record of the inner Solar system environment.
- S3: The Chandrayaan-2 mission, which was lostafter it hard- landed on the dark side of the Moon in 2019, remains active in the form of its orbiter hovering over the Moon.
  - The lander and rover malfunctioned in the final moments and crash-landed, getting destroyed in the process.
  - The primary objective of Chandrayaan 2 was to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar surfaceand operate a robotic rover on the surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/chandrayaan-3-2/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
With reference to India’s Drone Rules 2021, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The aim of the Rules is to create a ‘digital sky platform’
  2. Nano and model drones (made for research or recreation purposes) are exempt from type certification.
  3. Type Certificate required only when a drone is to be operated in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The aim of the Rules is to create a ‘digital sky platform’ (“the Platform”) which is a business-friendly single-window online system, with minimum human interference, where most of the permissions will be self-generated.
- Testing of drones for issuance of Type Certificate to be carried out by Quality Council of India or authorised testing entities.
- S2: Nano and model drones (made for research or recreation purposes) are exempt from type certification.
- S3: Type Certificate required only when a drone is to be operated in India. Importing and manufacturing drones purely for exports are exempt from type certification and unique identification number.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/drone-rules-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The aim of the Rules is to create a ‘digital sky platform’ (“the Platform”) which is a business-friendly single-window online system, with minimum human interference, where most of the permissions will be self-generated.
- Testing of drones for issuance of Type Certificate to be carried out by Quality Council of India or authorised testing entities.
- S2: Nano and model drones (made for research or recreation purposes) are exempt from type certification.
- S3: Type Certificate required only when a drone is to be operated in India. Importing and manufacturing drones purely for exports are exempt from type certification and unique identification number.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/drone-rules-2021/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC):
1. 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16.
  2. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has been designated as National Implementing Entity (NIE) for implementation of adaptation projects under NAFCC by Govt. of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. The overall aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities which mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The activities under this scheme are implemented in a project mode. The projects related to adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, water, forestry, tourism etc. are eligible for funding under NAFCC. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/national-adaptation-fund-for-climate-change-nafcc/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. The overall aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities which mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The activities under this scheme are implemented in a project mode. The projects related to adaptation in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry, water, forestry, tourism etc. are eligible for funding under NAFCC. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is the National Implementing Entity (NIE).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/national-adaptation-fund-for-climate-change-nafcc/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and India, consider the following statements:
1. 1. India ratified the UNFCCC in 1995.
  2. The nodal agency for the UNFCCC in India is the NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about River Cities Alliance (RCA):
1. 1. It is envisaged as a facilitatory platform for initiating river-sensitive planning and development.
  2. It is open to all river cities of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The River Cities Alliance (RCA) has been launched with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation.
- The alliance has been launched initially with 30 cities including Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj etc.
- The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-february-2022-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The River Cities Alliance (RCA) has been launched with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation.
- The alliance has been launched initially with 30 cities including Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj etc.
- The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-february-2022-2/
Question 8 of 10

1 points

The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)’ was launched by the
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. A whip is an official of a political party who acts as the party’s ‘enforcer’ inside the legislative assembly or house of parliament.
  2. The concept of the whip was inherited from the British parliamentary system.
  3. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution a political party has a constitutional right to issue a whip to its legislators.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: What is a whip?
- A whip is an official of a political party who acts as the party’s ‘enforcer’ inside the legislative assembly or house of parliament.
- Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is called a Chief Whip, and he/she is assisted by additional Whips.
- India inherited the concept of the whip from the British parliamentary system.
- The anti-defection law (10^th Schedule) provides for disqualification of a legislator if he votes contrary to the party whip. As a result, members are compelled to obey the party whip, in order to avoid losing their seat in the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/12/what-who-is-a-whip/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: What is a whip?
- A whip is an official of a political party who acts as the party’s ‘enforcer’ inside the legislative assembly or house of parliament.
- Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is called a Chief Whip, and he/she is assisted by additional Whips.
- India inherited the concept of the whip from the British parliamentary system.
- The anti-defection law (10^th Schedule) provides for disqualification of a legislator if he votes contrary to the party whip. As a result, members are compelled to obey the party whip, in order to avoid losing their seat in the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/12/what-who-is-a-whip/
Question 10 of 10

1 points
With reference to types of whips issued by the political parties in India, consider the following statements:
1. 1. One-line whip is issued to direct the members to be present in the House at the time of voting.
  2. Two-line whip is issued to members directing them to vote as per the party line.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- There are three types of whips or instructions issued by the party
  - One-line whip is issued to inform members of a party about a vote. It allows a member to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
  - Two-line whip is issued to direct the members to be present in the House at the time of voting.
  - Three-line whip is issued to members directing them to vote as per the party line.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/12/what-who-is-a-whip/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- There are three types of whips or instructions issued by the party
  - One-line whip is issued to inform members of a party about a vote. It allows a member to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
  - Two-line whip is issued to direct the members to be present in the House at the time of voting.
  - Three-line whip is issued to members directing them to vote as per the party line.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/12/what-who-is-a-whip/

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