[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 28 September 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

Ans: (a)

Explanation: What is Swachh Survekshan?

• Swachh Survekshan, conducted by MoHUA since 2016, is the world’s largest urban sanitation and cleanliness survey.
• It is meant to monitor the performance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which was launched on October 2, 2014, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• It was also aimed at inculcating a spirit of healthy competition among cities towards becoming India’s cleanest cities.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/swachh-survekshan-2021/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: Quality Council of India is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry was designated as the nodal point for all matters connected with quality and QCI to structure and help implementation of the Cabinet decision.
• S2: Quality Council of India had been commissioned by the Ministry of Urban Development to conduct an extensive survey to measure the success rate of Swachh Bharat Mission.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/swachh-survekshan-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha conducts the business in house, and decides whether a bill is a money bill or not.
• S2: The Speaker decides on the agenda to be taken up for discussion during the meeting.
• S3: The Speaker also presides over the joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament of India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/first-woman-speaker-of-gujarat-assembly/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Newly elected Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha elect the Speaker among themselves. The Speaker should be someone who understands Lok Sabha functions and it should be someone accepted among the ruling and opposition parties.
• MPs propose a name to the Pro tem speaker. These names are notified to the President of India.
• The President through their aide Secretary-General notifies the election date.
• If only one name is proposed, the Speaker is elected without any formal vote. However, if more than one nomination is received, a division (vote) is called. MPs vote for their candidate on such a date notified by President. The successful candidate is elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha until the next general election.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/first-woman-speaker-of-gujarat-assembly/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: The Deputy Speaker is elected in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the General elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha. They hold office until either they cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha or they resign. They can be removed from office by a resolution passed in the Lok Sabha by an effective majority of its members.
• S2: It is by convention that position of Deputy Speaker is offered to opposition party in India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/first-woman-speaker-of-gujarat-assembly/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Supreme Court has held that the government aid to an institution is a matter of policy and it is not a fundamental right.
• Important observations made by the Court:
  • Grant of aid brings with it conditions which the institution receiving it is bound to comply with. If an institution does not want to accept the conditions, it can decline the grant but cannot say that the grant must be on its own terms.
  • A decision to grant aid is by way of policy. While doing so, the government is not only concerned with the interest of the institutions but the ability to undertake such an exercise.
  • As regards aided institutions, there cannot be any difference between a minority and non-minority one. Article 30 of the Constitution of India is subject to its own restrictions being reasonable.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/right-to-get-aid-from-govt-not-fundamental-right/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was recently launched by PM. The mission will provide a digital health ID to the people who will hold their health records.
  • It comprises six key building blocks — HealthID, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry, Personal Health Records, e-Pharmacy and Telemedicine.
• S2: Currently, ABDM supports health ID creation via mobile or Aadhaar (Aadhaar is not mandatory, One can use one’s mobile number for registration, without Aadhaar).
  • The official website states that ABDM will soon roll out features that will support health ID creation with a PAN card or a driving licence. For health ID creation through mobile or Aadhaar, the beneficiary will be asked to share details on name, year of birth, gender, address, mobile number/Aadhaar.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/ayushman-bharat-digital-mission/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• In 2015, Iran with the P5+1 group of world powers – the USA, UK, France, China, Russia, and Germany agreed on a long-term deal on its nuclear programme.
• The deal was named as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and in common parlance as Iran Nuclear Deal.
• Under the deal, Iran agreed to curb its nuclear activity in return for the lifting of sanctions and access to global trade.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/nuclear-site-images-wont-be-shared-with-iaea-iran-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: The International Criminal Court (ICC), located in The Hague, is the court of last resort for prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
  • It is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
  • Its founding treaty, the Rome Statute, entered into force on July 1, 2002.
• S2: Composition and voting power:
  • The Court’s management oversight and legislative body, the Assembly of States Parties, consists of one representative from each state party.
  • Each state party has one vote and “every effort” has to be made to reach decisions by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached, decisions are made by vote.
  • The Assembly is presided over by a president and two vice-presidents, who are elected by the members to three-year terms.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/international-criminal-court-3/