[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 22 February 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points

Which article of the Constitution of India prohibits traffic in human beings and beggars and other similar forms of forced labor?
Question 2 of 10

1 points

Which article of the Constitution of India guarantees the freedom of conscience, the freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion to all citizens?
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 empowers the Election Commission of India to recognise political parties and allot symbols.
  2. The Election Commission of India is the only authority to decide issues on a dispute or a merger of political parties in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 empowers the EC to recognise political parties and allot symbols.
- Under Paragraph 15 of the Order, it can decide disputes among rival groups or sections of a recognised political party staking claim to its name and symbol.
- The EC is also the only authority to decide issues on a dispute or a merger. The Supreme Court upheld its validity in Sadiq Ali and another vs. ECI in 1971.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/election-symbols/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 empowers the EC to recognise political parties and allot symbols.
- Under Paragraph 15 of the Order, it can decide disputes among rival groups or sections of a recognised political party staking claim to its name and symbol.
- The EC is also the only authority to decide issues on a dispute or a merger. The Supreme Court upheld its validity in Sadiq Ali and another vs. ECI in 1971.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/election-symbols/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
1. 1. It is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G20.
  2. Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
  3. Its secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About FATF:
- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- It is a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in various areas.
- The FATF Secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
- Roles and functions:
  - Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
  - In October 2001, the FATF expanded its mandate to incorporate efforts to combat terrorist financing, in addition to money laundering.
  - In April 2012, it added efforts to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/fatf/
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Ans: (b)

Explanation: About FATF:
- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- It is a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in various areas.
- The FATF Secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
- Roles and functions:
  - Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
  - In October 2001, the FATF expanded its mandate to incorporate efforts to combat terrorist financing, in addition to money laundering.
  - In April 2012, it added efforts to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/fatf/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI):
1. 1. It is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
  2. It has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
- S2: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/nepal-will-be-the-first-foreign-country-to-adopt-indias-unified-payments-interface-upi-system/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India, is an initiative of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) under the provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, for creating a robust Payment & Settlement Infrastructure in India.
- S2: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/22/nepal-will-be-the-first-foreign-country-to-adopt-indias-unified-payments-interface-upi-system/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI):
1. 1. It is an instant real-time payment system developed by National Payments Corporation of Indiafacilitating inter-bank transactions.
  2. It caters to the “Peer to Peer” collect request which can be scheduled and paid as per requirement and convenience.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 7 of 10

1 points
With reference to Indian star tortoise, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It is naturally found in India only.
  2. It has been listed as “Vulnerable” by IUCN.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Brow antlered deer?
1. 1. It is found in Keibul Lamjao National Park.
  2. It inhabits alpine forests and scrubland.
  3. It is classified as Endangered on IUCN Red List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Sangai, Brow antlered deer, Dancing Deer:
- Status: State animal of Manipur, Schedule-1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Endangered on IUCN Red List.
- The brow-antlered deer is found in Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur. It is largely seen over the floating biomass, locally called “phumdi” in the South Eastern part of Loktak Lake inside the park. Phumdi is the most important and unique part of Sangai’s habitat.
- Sangai faces threat from steadily degenerating habitat of phumdi as a result of continuous inundation and flooding caused due to artificial reservoir. Water quality of the reservoir is degrading due to pollution and stoppage of nutrient supply. There is also invasion of non-native plants like Paragrass.
- Sangai also faces threats of diseases from the livestock, inbreeding depression and poaching.
Refer: https://scroll.in/article/991380/in-manipur-the-endangered-sangai-deers-habitat-is-facing-threat-from-climate-change
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Sangai, Brow antlered deer, Dancing Deer:
- Status: State animal of Manipur, Schedule-1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Endangered on IUCN Red List.
- The brow-antlered deer is found in Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur. It is largely seen over the floating biomass, locally called “phumdi” in the South Eastern part of Loktak Lake inside the park. Phumdi is the most important and unique part of Sangai’s habitat.
- Sangai faces threat from steadily degenerating habitat of phumdi as a result of continuous inundation and flooding caused due to artificial reservoir. Water quality of the reservoir is degrading due to pollution and stoppage of nutrient supply. There is also invasion of non-native plants like Paragrass.
- Sangai also faces threats of diseases from the livestock, inbreeding depression and poaching.
Refer: https://scroll.in/article/991380/in-manipur-the-endangered-sangai-deers-habitat-is-facing-threat-from-climate-change
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Belarus is the only landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
  2. It is bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania only.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
- It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
- Also Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
Refer: World Map
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
- It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
- Also Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
Refer: World Map
Question 10 of 10

1 points

The phrase ‘Critical Wildlife Habitat’ (CWH) is defined under the:

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