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

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Question 1 of 10

1 points

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
  2. They are correlative to legal duties.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Question 3 of 10

1 points

For a citizen of India, the duty to pay taxes is a:
Question 4 of 10

1 points
With reference to TRIPS Agreement, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It guarantees minimum standards of IP protection.
  2. It came into force in 2020.
  3. It is applicable to all UN members.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- The TRIPS agreement was negotiated in 1995 at the WTO, it requires all its signatory countries to enact domestic law.
- It is applicable to all WTO members.
- It guarantees minimum standards of IP protection. Such legal consistency enables innovators to monetise their intellectual property in multiple countries.
- In 2001, the WTO signed the Doha Declaration, which clarified that in a public health emergency, governments could compel companies to license their patents to manufacturers, even if they did not think the offered price was acceptable.
- This provision, commonly referred to as “compulsory licensing”, was already built into the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha declaration only clarified its usage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/24/india-risks-being-left-out-of-trips-waiver/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- The TRIPS agreement was negotiated in 1995 at the WTO, it requires all its signatory countries to enact domestic law.
- It is applicable to all WTO members.
- It guarantees minimum standards of IP protection. Such legal consistency enables innovators to monetise their intellectual property in multiple countries.
- In 2001, the WTO signed the Doha Declaration, which clarified that in a public health emergency, governments could compel companies to license their patents to manufacturers, even if they did not think the offered price was acceptable.
- This provision, commonly referred to as “compulsory licensing”, was already built into the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha declaration only clarified its usage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/24/india-risks-being-left-out-of-trips-waiver/
Question 5 of 10

1 points

In northeast India, Kuki people are present in all states except
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It is a central Sector Scheme.
  2. The Scheme provides scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs in class in VIII.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Sea cucumber:
1. 1. Sea cucumber in India is treated as an endangered species.
  2. They are marine invertebrates that live on the seafloor found generally in tropical regions.
  3. They act like garbage collectors of the ocean world.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Nord Stream 2 pipeline, recently seen in news:
1. 1. It runs from Russia to Germany.
  2. It runs across the Mediterranean Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 9 of 10

1 points
With reference to Geography of Taiwan, Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The East China Sea lies to its north.
  2. The Philippine Sea lies to its east.
  3. The Luzon Strait lies directly to its south.
  4. The South China Sea lies to its southwest.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:”
- - Taiwan is an island country in East Asia
- The East China Sea lies to its north, the Philippine Sea to its east, the Luzon Strait directly to its south and the South China Sea to its southwest.
- Smaller islands include a number in the Taiwan Strait including the Penghu archipelago, the Kinmen and Matsu Islands near the Chinese coast, and some of the South China Sea Islands.
Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:”
- - Taiwan is an island country in East Asia
- The East China Sea lies to its north, the Philippine Sea to its east, the Luzon Strait directly to its south and the South China Sea to its southwest.
- Smaller islands include a number in the Taiwan Strait including the Penghu archipelago, the Kinmen and Matsu Islands near the Chinese coast, and some of the South China Sea Islands.
Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
Question 10 of 10

1 points
With reference to criteria for name selection of tropical cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The proposed names are rotated every few years
  2. The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
  3. The name should be short and readily understood when broadcasted
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- - Worldwide there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs) mandated for issuing advisories and naming of tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclones forming over different Ocean basins are named by the concerned RSMCs & TCWCs.
  - India Meteorological Department is one of the six RSMCs to provide tropical cyclone and storm surge advisories to 13 member countries under WMO/ESCAP Panel
- Link: Criteria for name selection
- - The proposed name should be neutral to (a) politics and political figures (b) religious believes, (c) cultures and (d) gender Name should be chosen in such a way that it does not hurt the sentiments of any group of population over the globe
    
    It should not be very rude and cruel in nature
- S3: It should be short, easy to pronounce and should not be offensive to any member
- - S2: The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
  - The proposed name should be provided along with its pronunciation and voice over
  - S1: the names are not rotated every few years. It is believed that since the cyclones cause so much death, destruction and devastation, names are considered for retirement and hence is not used repeatedly.
Refer: https://vikaspedia.in/energy/environment/know-your-environment/naming-of-tropical-cyclones
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- - Worldwide there are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs) mandated for issuing advisories and naming of tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclones forming over different Ocean basins are named by the concerned RSMCs & TCWCs.
  - India Meteorological Department is one of the six RSMCs to provide tropical cyclone and storm surge advisories to 13 member countries under WMO/ESCAP Panel
- Link: Criteria for name selection
- - The proposed name should be neutral to (a) politics and political figures (b) religious believes, (c) cultures and (d) gender Name should be chosen in such a way that it does not hurt the sentiments of any group of population over the globe
    
    It should not be very rude and cruel in nature
- S3: It should be short, easy to pronounce and should not be offensive to any member
- - S2: The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
  - The proposed name should be provided along with its pronunciation and voice over
  - S1: the names are not rotated every few years. It is believed that since the cyclones cause so much death, destruction and devastation, names are considered for retirement and hence is not used repeatedly.
Refer: https://vikaspedia.in/energy/environment/know-your-environment/naming-of-tropical-cyclones

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