INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 3 August 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Article 22 grants protection to persons who are arrested or detained. Detention is of two types, namely, punitive and preventive. Punitive detention is to punish a person for an offence committed by him after trial and conviction in a court. Preventive detention, on the other hand, means detention of a person without trial and conviction by a court.
• S2: The Constitution has divided the legislative power with regard to preventive detention between the Parliament and the state legislatures. The Parliament has exclusive authority to make a law of preventive detention for reasons connected with defense, foreign affairs and the security of India. Both the Parliament as well as the state legislatures can concurrently make a law of preventive detention for reasons connected with the security of a state, the maintenance of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the community.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/preventive-detention-only-to-forestall-public-disorder-sc/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Goa Assembly has passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021.
• Highlights of the Bill:
  • It recognises anyone living in the state for 30 years or more as a ‘Bhumiputra (son of the soil)’ and gives such a person the right to own his or her ‘small dwelling unit’ if ownership was undetermined so far.
  • Once recognised as a Bhumiputra, an individual can stake claim to ownership of their house of not more than 250 sq m, built before April 1, 2019.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/who-is-a-bhumiputra-in-goa/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Zika virus is predominantly transmitted by infected mosquitoes from the Aedes genus, mainly Aedes aegypti. The Aedes mosquitoes also spread dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
• Apart from the mosquitoes, an infected person can also spread the virus.
• It has no treatment or vaccine. Instead, the focus is on relieving symptoms and includes rest, rehydration and acetaminophen for fever and pain.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/zika-virus-2/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Scientific Name- Panthera pardus.
• Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
• Included in Appendix I of CITES.
• Listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
• Nine subspecies of the leopard have been recognized, and they are distributed across Africa and Asia.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/indias-leopard-count/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Union Environment Ministry has released a new report titled- Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores-2018.
• The report was released on July 29, 2021 — World Tiger Day.
• As per the report:
  • India’s official leopard count has increased 63 per cent from 2014-2018. There were 12,852 leopards in the country in 2018 (7,910 in 2014).
  • The largest number of leopards have been estimated in Madhya Pradesh (3,421) followed by Karnataka (1,783) and Maharashtra (1,690).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/indias-leopard-count/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Manas, Kaziranga and Orang in Assam.
• Satpura, Kanha and Panna in Madhya Pradesh.
• Pench in Maharashtra.
• Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar.
• Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh.
• Sunderbans in West Bengal.
• Parambikulam in Kerala.
• Bandipur Tiger Reserve of Karnataka.
• Mudumalai and Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/indias-leopard-count/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: CA|TS is a set of criteria which allows tiger 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://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/indias-leopard-count/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• e-RUPI is 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: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-3-august-2021/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is Twin-tube tunnel at Kuthiran in Thrissur District of Kerala state in India.
• It is located on National Highway 544, owned and operated by National Highways Authority of India.
• It is Kerala’s first-ever tunnel for road transport and South India’s Longest 6-lane road tunnel.
• The 1.6 km long tunnel is designed through Peechi- Vazahani wildlife sanctuary.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/03/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-3-august-2021/