[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 May 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?
1. 1. Avanti
  2. Gandhara
  3. Kosala
  4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly.
- Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, capital of the Kosala kingdom. Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/buddha-purnima/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly.
- Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, capital of the Kosala kingdom. Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/buddha-purnima/
Question 2 of 10

1 points

A part of the Eastern Himalaya, it is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth.

The above given paragraph refers to which one of the following states?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Sikkimis a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also located close to India’s Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh.
- Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states.
- Sikkim’s capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park.
- The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was ruled by a Buddhist priest-king known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of British India in 1890. After 1947, Sikkim continued its protectorate status with the Republic of India. It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income among Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took place in front of the Chogyal’s palace. In 1975, the monarchy was deposed by the people. A referendum in 1975 led to Sikkim joining India as its 22nd state.
- Modern Sikkim is a multiethnic and multilingual Indian state. The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepch Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state. English is taught in schools and used in government documents. The predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Sikkim’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and as of 2014 the state had the third-smallest GDP among Indian states, although it is also among the fastest-growing.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/how-did-sikkim-become-a-part-of-india/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Sikkimis a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also located close to India’s Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh.
- Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states.
- Sikkim’s capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park.
- The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It was ruled by a Buddhist priest-king known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of British India in 1890. After 1947, Sikkim continued its protectorate status with the Republic of India. It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income among Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took place in front of the Chogyal’s palace. In 1975, the monarchy was deposed by the people. A referendum in 1975 led to Sikkim joining India as its 22nd state.
- Modern Sikkim is a multiethnic and multilingual Indian state. The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepch Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state. English is taught in schools and used in government documents. The predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Sikkim’s economy is largely dependent on agriculture and tourism, and as of 2014 the state had the third-smallest GDP among Indian states, although it is also among the fastest-growing.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/how-did-sikkim-become-a-part-of-india/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to the Places of Worship Act, 1991:
1. 1. It says no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section.
  2. The Act states that a place of worship’s religious nature must remain the same as it was on August 15, 1991.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The Act states that a place of worship’s religious nature must remain the same as it was on August 15, 1947.
- It says no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section.
- It declares that all litigation, appeals, or other proceedings ongoing before any court or authority on August 15, 1947, involving converting the status of a place of worship, will cease as soon as the law takes effect. There will be no more legal action taken.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/the-places-of-worship-act/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The Act states that a place of worship’s religious nature must remain the same as it was on August 15, 1947.
- It says no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section.
- It declares that all litigation, appeals, or other proceedings ongoing before any court or authority on August 15, 1947, involving converting the status of a place of worship, will cease as soon as the law takes effect. There will be no more legal action taken.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/the-places-of-worship-act/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Which of the following countries are the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
1. 1. Kyrgyzstan
  2. Tajikistan
  3. Uzbekistan
  4. Azerbaijan
  5. Turkmenistan
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia)
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/delhi-hosts-sco-rats-meet/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia)
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/delhi-hosts-sco-rats-meet/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Arrange the following components of India’s forex reserves according to their proportion in ascending order:
1. 1. Foreign currency assets
  2. Gold
  3. Special drawing rights
  4. Reserve Tranche in IMF
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to India’s space launch vehicle, GSLV MkIII, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. 1. It is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
  2. It is designed to carry 10 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
  3. It has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- GSLV MkIII, chosen to launch Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
- The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of the GSLV Mk II.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/gaganyaan-mission-3/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- GSLV MkIII, chosen to launch Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO.
- The vehicle has two solid strap-ons, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
- GSLV Mk III is designed to carry 4 ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of the GSLV Mk II.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/gaganyaan-mission-3/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
With reference to “Endosulfan”, a widely-banned pesticide, consider the following statements:
1. 1. It does not occur naturally in the environment.
  2. It is listed under the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent.
  3. Use of endosulfan is banned by Vienna Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a widely-banned pesticide with hazardous effects on human genetic and endocrine systems.
- It does not occur naturally in the environment.
- It is listed under the Rotterdam Conventionon the Prior Informed Consent.
- Use of endosulfan is banned by Stockholm Conventionon Persistent Organic Pollutants.
- The Supreme Court in Indiahas banned the manufacture, sale, use, and export of endosulfan throughout the country, citing its harmful health effects in 2011.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/endosulfan-victims-case/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a widely-banned pesticide with hazardous effects on human genetic and endocrine systems.
- It does not occur naturally in the environment.
- It is listed under the Rotterdam Conventionon the Prior Informed Consent.
- Use of endosulfan is banned by Stockholm Conventionon Persistent Organic Pollutants.
- The Supreme Court in Indiahas banned the manufacture, sale, use, and export of endosulfan throughout the country, citing its harmful health effects in 2011.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/endosulfan-victims-case/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Kanheri caves are located in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
  2. They belong to the Mahayana phase of Buddhist architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- They are located in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,on the former island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai.
- They cover the period from 2nd to 9th century AD.
- They belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhist architecture.
- However, additions were made when Mahayana Buddhism was gaining ground. Ex: 5th century image of Buddha.
- It has around 100 caves.
- Kanheri was mentioned in the travelogues of foreign travellers. The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- They are located in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,on the former island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai.
- They cover the period from 2nd to 9th century AD.
- They belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhist architecture.
- However, additions were made when Mahayana Buddhism was gaining ground. Ex: 5th century image of Buddha.
- It has around 100 caves.
- Kanheri was mentioned in the travelogues of foreign travellers. The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/
Question 9 of 10

1 points

In which of the following state is Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary located?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuaryin Rajasthan was notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve.
- This is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra.
- The newly notified tiger reserve includes the tiger habitat between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the northeast and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the southern side and facilitates dispersal of tigers from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuaryin Rajasthan was notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve.
- This is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra.
- The newly notified tiger reserve includes the tiger habitat between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the northeast and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the southern side and facilitates dispersal of tigers from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/
Question 10 of 10

1 points

The terms ‘Luna’ and ‘Terra’, sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Luna is the sister cryptocurrencyof algorithmic stablecoin Terra.
- Stablecoinsare tokens pegged to the value of a government-backed currency such as the US dollar or commodities like gold or silver.
- Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC)are the two leading stablecoins.
- Why in News?
  - The sudden drop in the value of Luna, which has rendered it nearly useless, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, with experts comparing the crypto market disaster to the 2008 financial crisis.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Luna is the sister cryptocurrencyof algorithmic stablecoin Terra.
- Stablecoinsare tokens pegged to the value of a government-backed currency such as the US dollar or commodities like gold or silver.
- Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC)are the two leading stablecoins.
- Why in News?
  - The sudden drop in the value of Luna, which has rendered it nearly useless, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, with experts comparing the crypto market disaster to the 2008 financial crisis.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/17/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-may-2022/

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