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

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the followings statements:
1. 1. Parliament of India alone is competent to deal with the setting up of legislature, executive and judicial organs of the state.
  2. Article 4 of the Constitution of India declares that laws made for establishment of new states are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Parliament alone is competentto deal with the setting up of legislature, executive and judicial organs of the state, and this was implicit in the language employed in Article 4 of the Constitution.
- Article 4declares that laws made for admission or establishment of new states (under Article 2) and formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states (under Articles 3) are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/govt-has-no-right-to-enact-law-for-3-capitals-hc/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Parliament alone is competentto deal with the setting up of legislature, executive and judicial organs of the state, and this was implicit in the language employed in Article 4 of the Constitution.
- Article 4declares that laws made for admission or establishment of new states (under Article 2) and formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states (under Articles 3) are not to be considered as amendments of the Constitution under Article 368.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/govt-has-no-right-to-enact-law-for-3-capitals-hc/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements
1. 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
  2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
  3. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1 AIIB has more than 100 members now.
- S2: China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %).
- S3: It has members from outside Asia such as Fiji, New Zealand etc. Membership in AIIB is open to members of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the Asian Development Bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib-7/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1 AIIB has more than 100 members now.
- S2: China is the largest shareholder with 26.61 % voting shares in the bank followed by India (7.6%), Russia (6.01%) and Germany (4.2 %).
- S3: It has members from outside Asia such as Fiji, New Zealand etc. Membership in AIIB is open to members of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the Asian Development Bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/asian-infrastructure-investment-bank-aiib-7/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements
1. 1. Solar conjunction generally occurs when a planet or other Solar System object is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth.
  2. The solar conjunction takes place every five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Solar conjunctiongenerally occurs when a planet or other Solar System object is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth.
- It is the period when Earth and Mars,in their eternal march around the Sun, are obscured from each other by the fiery orb of the Sun itself.
- The two planets are temporarily invisible to each otherlike dancers on either side of a huge bonfire.
- Solar conjunction occurs every two years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/solar-conjunction-event/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- Solar conjunctiongenerally occurs when a planet or other Solar System object is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth.
- It is the period when Earth and Mars,in their eternal march around the Sun, are obscured from each other by the fiery orb of the Sun itself.
- The two planets are temporarily invisible to each otherlike dancers on either side of a huge bonfire.
- Solar conjunction occurs every two years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/solar-conjunction-event/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA):
1. 1. It is the governing body of the UN Environment Programme.
  2. It was created in June 2012, during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
  3. The Headquarters of the UNEP is located at Nairobi, Kenya.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- It is the governing body of the UN Environment Programme.b
- It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
- The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance.
- It was created in June 2012, during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also referred to as RIO+20.
- The Headquarters of the UNEP is located at Nairobi, Kenya
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/unea-plastic-pollution-resolution/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- It is the governing body of the UN Environment Programme.b
- It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
- The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance.
- It was created in June 2012, during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also referred to as RIO+20.
- The Headquarters of the UNEP is located at Nairobi, Kenya
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/unea-plastic-pollution-resolution/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Konark temple:
1. 1. It was built by King Narasimhadeva II.
  2. It was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
  3. It follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Built in the 13th century, the Konark temple was conceived as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, with 12 pairs of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses.
- It was built by King Narasimhadeva I, the great ruler of Ganga dynasty.
- The temple was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for its architectural greatness and also for the sophistication and abundance of sculptural work.
- The temple is a perfect blend of Kalinga architecture, heritage, exotic beach and salient natural beauty.
- The Konark is the third link of Odisha’s Golden Triangle. The first link is Jagannath Puri and the second link is Bhubaneswar (Capital city of Odisha).
- This temple was also known as ‘BLACK PAGODA’ due to its dark color and used as a navigational landmark by ancient sailors to Odisha. Similarly, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the “White Pagoda”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-march-2022-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Built in the 13th century, the Konark temple was conceived as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, with 12 pairs of exquisitely ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses.
- It was built by King Narasimhadeva I, the great ruler of Ganga dynasty.
- The temple was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for its architectural greatness and also for the sophistication and abundance of sculptural work.
- The temple is a perfect blend of Kalinga architecture, heritage, exotic beach and salient natural beauty.
- The Konark is the third link of Odisha’s Golden Triangle. The first link is Jagannath Puri and the second link is Bhubaneswar (Capital city of Odisha).
- This temple was also known as ‘BLACK PAGODA’ due to its dark color and used as a navigational landmark by ancient sailors to Odisha. Similarly, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the “White Pagoda”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-march-2022-2/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Samarth Ramdas:
1. 1. He was an Indian Bengali Hindu saint.
  2. He was a devotee of Hindu deities Rama and Hanuman.
  3. Samarth Ramdas and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 7 of 10

1 points

Global Peace Index is released by which of the following?
Question 8 of 10

1 points

The ‘Bhut jolokia’ is also known as ‘ghost pepper’, is a famous chilli from:
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:
1. 1. It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants.
  2. It is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1: It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants, which migrated after 200 years from neighbouring regions.
- S2: The sanctuary is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. Some of the important flora consists of Albizia amara, Acacia, Lagerstroemia, Ficus, bamboo, and a species which is a regeneration of Santalum album.
Refer: http://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/site/factsheet/18021
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1: It is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants, which migrated after 200 years from neighbouring regions.
- S2: The sanctuary is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. Some of the important flora consists of Albizia amara, Acacia, Lagerstroemia, Ficus, bamboo, and a species which is a regeneration of Santalum album.
Refer: http://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/site/factsheet/18021
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Agarwood:
1. 1. It is an evergreen tree that can grow to 40 metres.
  2. It is an endemic species of India.
  3. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ in the IUCN Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- The agarwood tree (Aquilaria malaccensis) oil is also known as liquid gold.
- A litre of agar oil costs Rs 5 lakh in the global market.
- IUCN has listed it under the critically endangered
- The agarwood tree is native to Northeast India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and parts of Southeast Asia.
- It is an evergreen tree that can grow to 40 metres.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- The agarwood tree (Aquilaria malaccensis) oil is also known as liquid gold.
- A litre of agar oil costs Rs 5 lakh in the global market.
- IUCN has listed it under the critically endangered
- The agarwood tree is native to Northeast India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and parts of Southeast Asia.
- It is an evergreen tree that can grow to 40 metres.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2021/

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