[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 20 April 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• An aurora is a colorful light show in the sky caused by the Sun. Auroras happen when particles from the Sun interact with gases in our atmosphere, causing beautiful displays of light in the sky.
• They commonly occur at high northern and southern latitudes, less frequent at mid-latitudes, and seldom seen near the equator.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/aurora-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
• OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
• The Opec and non-Opec producers first formed the alliance at a historic meeting in Algiers in 2016.
• The aim was to undertake production restrictions to help resuscitate a flailing market.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/opec/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: OPEC is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 13 oil-exporting developing nations that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its Member Countries.
• S2: The Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is located in the city of Vienna, Austria.
• S3: OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/opec/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The UNSC veto power is the power of the five permanent members of the UNSCto veto (strike down) any “substantive” resolution.
• The veto power originates in Article 27 of the United Nations Charter.
• How and when is the veto power used?
  • Each member of the UNSC shall have a vote.
  • Decisions of the UNSC on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members.
  • Decisions of the UNSC on all other matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of nine members, including the concurring votes of the permanent members.
  • This means that a negative vote from any of the permanent members will block the adoption of a draft resolution.
  • A permanent member that abstains or is absent from the vote will not block a resolution from being passed.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/veto-power-of-unsc-permanent-members/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Every year, the United Nations marks April 18as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.
• In many countries the day is also celebrated as World Heritage Day.
• Globally, the day is promoted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
• The theme for World Heritage Day 2022 is “Heritage and Climate”.
• Heritage sites in India:
  • India is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Harappan city of Dholavira in Gujarat as India’s 40th world heritage site.
  • Ramappa Temple (Telangana) was India’s 39th World Heritage Site.
  • Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim has been inscribed as India’s first and the only “Mixed World Heritage Site”.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/international-day-for-monuments-and-sites-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Brahmos is the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world. It reaches Mach 2.8 to 3.0.
• A hypersonic version, named BrahMos-II will reach speeds of Mach 7 to 8, to facilitate aerial capability for fast strikes.
• BRAHMOS has been jointly developed by DRDO, India, and NPOM, Russia. The system has been designed with two variants for Anti-Ship and Land-Attack roles. BRAHMOS Weapon Systems has been inducted and is operational with the Indian Navy (IN) as well as the Indian Army (IA).

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-april-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is the 8th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise.
• Conducted by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Mormugao harbour, Goa.
• The objective of NATPOLREX-VIII is to enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills.
• It aims at validating the procedures and guidelines as contained in the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP)at the national and regional levels.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-april-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• World Haemophilia dayis celebrated on 17th April every year, aiming to increase awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
• The day is celebrated in the honour of Frank Schnabel,founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WHF).
• This year’s (2022) themeis “Access for All: Partnership. Policy. Progress. Engaging your government, integrating inherited bleeding disorders into national policy”.
• Haemophiliais a medical condition, mostly inherited, in which the ability of blood to clot is severely reduced, so that even a minor injury can cause severe bleeding.
• There is currently no cure for hemophilia. Effective treatments do exist, but they are expensive and involve lifelong injections several times per week to prevent bleeding.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/20/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-april-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• In 2012, Rio+20 (the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development) was held in Brazil. The conference’s outcome document entitled ‘The Future We Want’ was a call to action for governments, business and the UN alike to support countries interested in transition to a green economy. PAGE was created as the UN’s direct response to this call of action.
• Four UN organizations, including ILO, UN Environment, UNIDO and UNITAR initially joined forces to be able to provide countries with broad and tailored support.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2018