[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (25 May 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is a five-storeyed red sandstone tower(72.5 m high) built by Muslim conquerors in the thirteenth century to commemorate their final triumph over the Rajput rulers of Delhi (Qutub means victory), while also serving as a tower from where muezzins (criers) call for prayer at the Quwwatu’l-Islam mosque
• A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque.
  Its surrounding contains Alai-Darwaza Gate, the masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311).
• The building process of Qutub Minar took about 75 years. Its construction was started by Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1206-1210) in 1193 and finished by Iltutmish(1211-1236).
• In 1368, it was repaired by the rulers of the day, Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1325-51) and Firuz Shah Tughluq (1351-88).
• The minar (tower) is engraved with fine arabesquedecorations on its surface, mainly verses from the Quran.
• Qutub Minar and its monuments were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/qutub-minar-not-a-place-of-worship-asi/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• It is under the Ministry of Culture.
• It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham-the first Director-General of ASI.
• Alexander Cunningham is also known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology”.
• It is the premier organization for the archaeological researchand protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.
• It carries out surveys of antiquarian remains, exploration and excavation of archaeological sites, conservation and maintenance of protected monuments
• It administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/qutub-minar-not-a-place-of-worship-asi/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:  Jagannath temple

• It was constructed in the 12th centuryby King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
• Jagannath Puri temple is called ‘Yamanika Tirtha’ where, according to the Hindu beliefs, the power of ‘Yama’, the god of death has been nullified in Puri due to the presence of Lord Jagannath.
• It was called the “White Pagoda”and is a part of Char Dham pilgrimages (Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, Rameswaram).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/the-controversy-around-the-jagannath-temple-heritage-corridor-project/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS):(1982)

• It is an international agreement that establishes the legal framework for marine and maritime activities.
• It divides marine areas into five main zones:
  • Internal Waters
  • Territorial Sea
  • Contiguous Zone
  • Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
  • High Seas.
• It is the only international conventionwhich stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces.
• It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones.
• It also provides specific guidance for states’ rights and responsibilities in the five concentric zones.
• UNCLOS has been signed and ratifiedby nearly all the coastal countries in the South China Sea, its interpretation is still hotly disputed.
• There is a maritime dispute in the East China Sea as well.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/quad-signs-off-on-indo-pacific-split-on-russia-unity-on-china/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: FAME India Scheme:

• It is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
• The Department of Heavy Industries, the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises is the monitoring authority.
• It encourages electric vehiclesby providing subsidies.
• The FAME India Scheme is aimed at incentivizing all vehicle
  Two phases of the scheme:
  • Phase I: started in 2015 and was completed on 31st March, 2019
  • Phase II: started from April, 2019, was supposed to be completed by 31st March, 2022. The government has extended the FAME II scheme for 2 years. Now, this scheme will be applicable till 31st March 2024.
• It covers Hybrid & Electric technologies like Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid & Battery Electric Vehicles.
  It has fourfocus Areas:
  • Technology development
  • Demand Creation
  • Pilot Projects
  • Charging Infrastructure

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/launch-of-150-e-buses-triggers-battle-for-credit/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: About Edible Oils:

• More than halfof India’s edible oil consumption is imported,
• India’s dependence on edible oil imports is to the tune of 65%.
• Sunflower oil accounts for 14% of all edible oil imports
• India imports edible oils majorly from Ukraine and 20% from Russia(about 70%)
• India imports palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia,while Soybean oil comes from Brazil and Argentina.
• In 2019, edible oils accounted for 40% of agriculture import bills and 3% of overall import bill of the country.
• Palm Oil (62%) > Soya oil (21%) > Sunflower oil (16%)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/25/centre-scraps-import-duties-on-crude-sunflower-soybean-oils/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1:This makes sense because short-term FII money is volatile. So, 1 is correct.
• S2:This will further increase India’s exposure to foreign money and may in fact aggravate financial crisis. So, 2 is wrong.
• S3:Full CAC implies free movement of currency out of the country for both current and capital account transactions such as short-term and long-term debt. This will only make India more vulnerable to such a crisis. So, 3 is wrong.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• These are 10 perfections, including generosity, compassion etc. on the completion of which one gets nearer the path of a Bodhisattva.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1:Pushyamitra Shunga ruled c. 185 – c. 149 BCE, but Panini is dated to about 4^th So, 1 is wrong. Also, as you would see below, since 2 is correct,
• S2:Amarasimha (IAST: Amara-siṃha, c. CE 375) was a Sanskrit grammarian and poet from ancient India, of whose personal history hardly anything is known. He is said to have been “one of the nine gems that adorned the throne of Vikramaditya, not Harshavardhana.
• S3:The noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa is said to be the court poet of Chandragupta II.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020