[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 29 April 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Puucho CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought between the Peshwa faction of the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company.
  2. The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was part of the Second Anglo Maratha War.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. A Uniform Civil Code means that all sections of the society irrespective of their religion shall be treated equally according to a national civil code, which shall be applicable to all uniformly.
  2. Article 43 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- What is the uniform civil code?
  - A generic set of governing laws for every citizen without taking into consideration the religion.
- What the constitution says?
  - Article 44 of the Constitutionsays that there should be a Uniform Civil Code. According to this article, “The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”. Since the Directive Principles are only guidelines, it is not mandatory to use them.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/uniform-civil-code-6/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- What is the uniform civil code?
  - A generic set of governing laws for every citizen without taking into consideration the religion.
- What the constitution says?
  - Article 44 of the Constitutionsays that there should be a Uniform Civil Code. According to this article, “The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India”. Since the Directive Principles are only guidelines, it is not mandatory to use them.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/uniform-civil-code-6/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT):
1. 1. It is an office within the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India.
  2. It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India. It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing. It strengthens security-related defence of the Indian Internet domain.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/recent-steps-to-prevent-cyber-breaches/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India. It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing. It strengthens security-related defence of the Indian Internet domain.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/recent-steps-to-prevent-cyber-breaches/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The World Book Day was first observed by UNESCO on 23 April, 1995, as a worldwide celebration of books and reading and to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading
  2. The theme for World Book and Copyright Day 2022 is “Read, so you never feel low”.
  3. In 2022, the World Book Capital is the Mirzapur city of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- 23 April or World Book Day aims to promote reading, writing novels and stories, translating, publishing and copyright. The World Book Day was first observed by UNESCO on 23 April, 1995, as a worldwide celebration of books and reading and to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading.
- In 2022, the World Book Capital is the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
- The World Book Capital of 2021 was Tbilisi, Georgia.
- The theme for World Book and Copyright Day 2022 is “Read, so you never feel low”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-april-2022/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- 23 April or World Book Day aims to promote reading, writing novels and stories, translating, publishing and copyright. The World Book Day was first observed by UNESCO on 23 April, 1995, as a worldwide celebration of books and reading and to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading.
- In 2022, the World Book Capital is the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
- The World Book Capital of 2021 was Tbilisi, Georgia.
- The theme for World Book and Copyright Day 2022 is “Read, so you never feel low”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-april-2022/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC):
1. 1. It is wholly owned by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  2. It was established to promote exports by providing credit insurance services to exporters against non-payment risks by the overseas buyers due to commercial and political reasons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to World Coal Association, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It is an international non-profit, non-governmental association based in London, United Kingdom.
  2. It was created to represent the global coal industry.
  3. It is co-author of a report on the future of coal in ASEAN nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The World Coal Association (WCA) is an international non-profit, non-governmental association based in London, United Kingdom.
- It was created to represent the global coal industry.
- The association was formerly called the World Coal Institute (WCI) but changed its name in November 2010.
- The WCA undertakes lobbying, organises workshops, and provides coal information to decision makers.
- It is co-author of a report on the future of coal in ASEAN nations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-april-2022/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The World Coal Association (WCA) is an international non-profit, non-governmental association based in London, United Kingdom.
- It was created to represent the global coal industry.
- The association was formerly called the World Coal Institute (WCI) but changed its name in November 2010.
- The WCA undertakes lobbying, organises workshops, and provides coal information to decision makers.
- It is co-author of a report on the future of coal in ASEAN nations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/04/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-april-2022/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. 1. IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
  2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
  3. A positive IOD is associated with droughts in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Statement 1: The IOD, also known as the Indian Niño, is an irregular oscillation of sea-surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the Indian ocean (not tropical eastern pacific ocean).
- Statement 2: IOD has a much more significant effect on the rainfall patterns in south-east Australia than the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pacific Ocean as shown in several recent studies.
- S3: A positive IOD is associated with droughts in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Refer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hOVatamYs
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Statement 1: The IOD, also known as the Indian Niño, is an irregular oscillation of sea-surface temperatures in which the western Indian Ocean becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the Indian ocean (not tropical eastern pacific ocean).
- Statement 2: IOD has a much more significant effect on the rainfall patterns in south-east Australia than the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pacific Ocean as shown in several recent studies.
- S3: A positive IOD is associated with droughts in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Refer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hOVatamYs
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. White rhinos are the largest of the rhino species.
  2. Black rhinos are listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
  3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S2: Black rhinos are listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. More>>
- S1 and S3 : The greater one-horned rhino (or “Indian rhino”) is the largest of the rhino species. More>> (IUCN: vulnerable)
Refer: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/greater-one-horned-rhino
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S2: Black rhinos are listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. More>>
- S1 and S3 : The greater one-horned rhino (or “Indian rhino”) is the largest of the rhino species. More>> (IUCN: vulnerable)
Refer: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/greater-one-horned-rhino
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following pairs:

Tradition State
1. Magh Bihu Assam
2. Phool Dei Bihar
3. Garia Puja Orissa
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: Phool Dei is Uttarakhand’s traditional harvest festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state each year.
- S3: Garia puja is a festival of Tripura, It is held on the seventh day of the month of Vaishakha.
- S1: What is Uruka?
  - Uruka” marks the beginning of the Magh Bihu.
  - ‘Uruka’ rituals are performed on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, marking the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
Refer: famous festivals and traditions
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: Phool Dei is Uttarakhand’s traditional harvest festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state each year.
- S3: Garia puja is a festival of Tripura, It is held on the seventh day of the month of Vaishakha.
- S1: What is Uruka?
  - Uruka” marks the beginning of the Magh Bihu.
  - ‘Uruka’ rituals are performed on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, marking the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
Refer: famous festivals and traditions
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. There are several species of serows and all of them are found in Asia.
  2. Himalayan serows are herbivores and are typically found in the Himalayan region at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres.
  3. Himalayan Serows are not found in the Trans Himalayan region.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Why in news?
  - A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region.
- S1: There are several species of serows, and all of them are found in Asia. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis sumatraensis thar, is restricted to the Himalayan region. Taxonomically, it is a subspecies of the mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis).
- S2 and S3: Himalayan serows are herbivores, and are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres (6,500 to 13,000 feet). They are known to be found in eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans Himalayan region.
Refer: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/its-a-goat-its-a-pig-its-a-serow-explaining-an-unusual-sighting-in-the-spiti-cold-desert-7105007/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Why in news?
  - A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region.
- S1: There are several species of serows, and all of them are found in Asia. The Himalayan serow, or Capricornis sumatraensis thar, is restricted to the Himalayan region. Taxonomically, it is a subspecies of the mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis).
- S2 and S3: Himalayan serows are herbivores, and are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres (6,500 to 13,000 feet). They are known to be found in eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans Himalayan region.
Refer: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/its-a-goat-its-a-pig-its-a-serow-explaining-an-unusual-sighting-in-the-spiti-cold-desert-7105007/

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