INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 9 July 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• ASF is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic fever.
• It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s.
• It is not a threat to human health as it is a non-zoonotic disease, that is, a disease of animals that does not infect humans.
• As of now, there is no approved vaccine, which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/african-swine-fever-3/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme:

• AEO is a programme under the aegis of the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate Global Trade.
• The programme aims to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement of legitimate goods.
• AEO is a voluntary compliance programme.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/authorised-economic-operators-programme/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About Cassini Mission:

• Launched in 1997.
• S2: The mission is a cooperation between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency.
• This was the first landing ever accomplished in the outer Solar System.
• S1: Cassini is the fourth space probe to visit Saturn and the first to enter orbit.
• S3: Its design includes a Saturn orbiter and a lander for the moon Titan. The lander, called Huygens, landed on Titan in 2005.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/latest-findings-by-nasas-cassini-spacecraft/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: It is a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and credit guarantee.
• S2: Management of the fund:
  • It will be managed and monitored through an online Management Information System (MIS) platform.
  • The National, State and District level Monitoring Committees will be set up to ensure real-time monitoring and effective feed-back.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/agriculture-infrastructure-fund-3/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) aims to “stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.”
• The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network (TRAFFIC) aim is to “ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature”.
• The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/wwf-and-unep-report-on-human-wildlife-conflict/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: About National Board for Wildlife:

• It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
• Its roles is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
• Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
• It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
• No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
• Composition: The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister. It has 47 members including the Prime Minister. Among these, 19 members are ex-officio members. Other members include three Members of Parliament (two from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha), five NGOs and 10 eminent ecologists, conservationists and environmentalists.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/09/wwf-and-unep-report-on-human-wildlife-conflict/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Nuakhai Juhar and Chaitra Jatra: Odisha
• Ashadhi Bij: Gujarat
• Hornbill Festival: Nagaland

Refer: Indian Festivals