[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (2 May 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Constitutional & Statutory Provisions regarding National Flag of India:
• Art 51A (a) –To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
• Statutes Governing Use of Flag:
  • Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.
  • Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/02/flag-code-of-india-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Constitution of  India  visualises  the  CAG  to  be  Comptroller  as  well  as Auditor    However,  in  practice,  the  CAG  is  fulfilling  the  role  of  an Auditor-General  only  and  not  that  of  a  Comptroller. [HENCE THE ASSERTION IS CORRECT]
• In other  words [IT SHOWS THE LINK BETWEEN ASSERTION AND REASON],  ‘the CAG has  no  control  over  the  issue  of  money  from  the  consolidated  fund  and many  departments  are  authorized  to  draw  money  by  issuing  cheques  without specific  authority  from  the  CAG,  who  is  concerned  only  at  the  audit  stage when  the  expenditure  has  already  taken  place’.[HENCE THE REASON IS CORRECT]
• In this  respect,  the  CAG  of India  differs  totally  from  the  CAG  of  Britain  who  has  powers  of both Comptroller  as  well  as  Auditor    In  other  words,  in  Britain,  the executive  can  draw  money  from  the  public  exchequer  only  with  the  approval of the CAG.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/02/cag-report-on-sundarbans/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Ministry of Labour & Employment has developed eSHRAM portal for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW) for optimum realization of their employability and extend the benefits of the social security schemes to them.
• It is the first-ever national database of unorganised workers including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, etc.
• Unique IDs on the e-Shram portal carry the same series from the Employees Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) universal account number (UAN).

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/02/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-may-2022-3/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• e-RUPIis a person and purpose-specific cashless digital payment solution.
• It is a contactless instrument for digital payment.
• It is based on a QR code or SMS string-based e-voucher, which is delivered to the mobile of the beneficiaries.
• The system will eliminate the need for any physical interface, mobile banking, debit, or credit cards by simply and directly allowing the beneficiary to avail the benefits by redeeming the codes at specific centers.
• It has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Department of Financial Services, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the National Health Authority.

Refer: https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/e-rupi-digital-payment-solution

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: CA|TS is a set of criteria which allowstiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation. CA|TS is organized under seven pillars and 17 elements of critical management activity.
• S2: CA|TS was developed by tiger and protected area experts. Officially launched in 2013, CA|TS is an important part of Tx2, the global goal to double wild tiger numbers by the year 2022.
• The Global Tiger Forum (GTF),an international NGO working on tiger conservation, and World Wildlife Fund India are the two implementing partners of the National Tiger Conservation Authority for CATS assessment in India.

Refer: https://tigers.panda.org/news_and_stories/stories/what_is_ca_ts/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Pangong Tso is strategically crucial as it is very close to Chusul Valley, which was one of the battlefronts between India and China during the 1962 war.
• S2: It is formed from Tethys geosyncline.
• S3: It is a salt water lake.

Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangong_Tso

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The French assistance to Tipu Sultan in 1798 was the last instance of active intervention of any other European power in India. To counter the intrigues of Napoleon and any further development in French Power in India, Wellesley, who was extremely influenced with the imperial thoughts, came up with the scheme of eliminating the French Power from India for ever.
• He placed the British on the head of the great Indian confederacy. The Fourth Anglo Mysore war had placed England on the Military supremacy in India and now Wellesley used the Subsidiary Alliance System aggressively.
• It was a Treaty, between the company and the Indian native rulers. In return for a payment or subsidy, the company would place garrison troops in that ruler’s territory to fight against their rivals.
• An Indian ruler entering into a subsidiary alliance with the British would accept British forces within his territory and to pay for their maintenance.
• Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidiary_alliance
• https://www.gktoday.in/gk/subsidiary-alliance-system/

refer: UPSC CSE 2018