[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (5 May 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Lokpal Act of 2013:
  • The Act allows setting up of anti-corruption ombudsman called Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayukta at the State-level.
  • Composition:The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
  • The Act also incorporates provisions for attachment and confiscation of property acquired by corrupt means, even while the prosecution is pending.v
  • The States will have to institute Lokayukta within one year of the commencement of the Act.
• S2: Powers:
  • The Lokpal will have the power of superintendence and direction over any investigation agency including CBI for cases referred to them by the ombudsman.
  • As per the Act, the Lokpal can summon or question any public servant if there exists a prima facie case against the person, even before an investigation agency (such as vigilance or CBI) has begun the probe.
  • Any officer of the CBI investigating a case referred to it by the Lokpal, shall not be transferred without the approval of the Lokpal.
  • An investigation must be completed within six months. However, the Lokpal or Lokayukta may allow extensions of six months at a time provided the reasons for the need of such extensions are given in writing.
  • Special courts will be instituted to conduct trials on cases referred by Lokpal.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/05/lokpal-to-get-permanent-office-at-world-trade-centre-in-delhi/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The 2022 World Press Freedom Index (20th edition)was recently published by Reporters Without Borders.
• It was released on the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) (3rd May).
• The report points to an overall two-fold increase in media polarisationcreating divisions within countries, and between countries at the international level.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/05/press-freedom-index/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• CDRI is a multi-stakeholder global partnership of national governments, UN agencies and programmes, multilateral development banks, the private sector, academic and knowledge institutions.
• CDRI is led and managed by national governments, where knowledge is generated and exchanged on different aspects of disaster resilience of infrastructure.
• The CDRI Secretariat is based in New Delhi, India.
• Formation:September 23, 2019.
• Members:As of March 2021, 29 members, consisting of 22 national governments and 7 organizations have joined CDRI.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/05/international-conference-on-disaster-resilient-infrastructure/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Tributaries of Brahmaputra River

• Left: Dibang River, called by Dimasa tribe , Lohit River, Dhansiri River, Kolong River
• Right: Kameng River, Manas River, Beki River, Raidak River, Jaldhaka River, Teesta River, Subansiri River

Refer: Major Rivers and Tributaries

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Refer: India Maps

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: India Maps

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Baltic Nations is a geopolitical term, typically used to group the three sovereign states in Northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
• The three countries do not form an official union, but engage in intergovernmental and parliamentary cooperation. The most important areas of cooperation between the three countries are foreign and security policy, defence, energy and transportation.
• All three countries are members of the European Union, NATO, the eurozone and the OECD.
• All three are classified as high-income economies by the World Bankand maintain a very high Human Development Index.

Refer: https://www.britannica.com/place/Baltic-states

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Kerala’s Nilambur teak aka Malabar teak has found its place in the Geographical Indications (GI) Registry.
• Known for its superior timber quality and appearance, it is the first forest produce to bag the tag.
• The golden brown teak is known for its log dimensions, desired wood figure and wide reputation in the world of trade.
• Its durability is attributed to the synergistic effect of total extensive components and the resistance to fungal decay to naphthoquinone and derivatives it contains. The hydrophobicity, anti-oxidant properties and oily nature are due to a caoutchouc compound.
• The Nilambur forests are also known for their tribal settlements, vast rain forests, waterfalls and the world’s first Teak Museum.

Refer: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/first-for-forest-produce-gi-tag-for-nilambur-teak/articleshow/62320961.cms