INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 26 June 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
1. 1. Kabir Das’ writings had a great influence on the Bhakti movement.
  2. The major part of Kabir’s work was collected by the Guru Hargobind.
  3. Kabir Das’ ideologies were greatly influenced by Vaishnava saint Swami Ramananda.
  4. Kabir Das and Data Ganj Bakhsh are contemporaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Kabir Das’ writings had a great influence on the Bhakti movement and includes titles like Kabir Granthawali, Anurag Sagar, Bijak, and Sakhi Granth. The major part of his work was collected by the fifth Sikh guru–Guru Arjan Dev.
- S3: Swami Ramananda influence: Kabir Das’ ideologies were greatly influenced by Vaishnava saint Swami Ramananda who accepted Kabir as his disciple.
- S4: Data Ganj Bakhsh was an 11th-century Persian Sunni Muslim mystic and theologian.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/sant-kabir-das-jayanti/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Kabir Das’ writings had a great influence on the Bhakti movement and includes titles like Kabir Granthawali, Anurag Sagar, Bijak, and Sakhi Granth. The major part of his work was collected by the fifth Sikh guru–Guru Arjan Dev.
- S3: Swami Ramananda influence: Kabir Das’ ideologies were greatly influenced by Vaishnava saint Swami Ramananda who accepted Kabir as his disciple.
- S4: Data Ganj Bakhsh was an 11th-century Persian Sunni Muslim mystic and theologian.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/sant-kabir-das-jayanti/
Question 2 of 10

1 points

Currently, the “Enforcement Directorate” is operating under the jurisdiction of the:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation: About Enforcement Directorate:
- The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in the Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 (FERA ’47).
- In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.
- Currently, it is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- The Organization is mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of two special fiscal laws – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/ed-transfers-assets-worth-%e2%82%b98441-50-cr-to-banks/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation: About Enforcement Directorate:
- The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ was formed, in the Department of Economic Affairs, for handling Exchange Control Laws violations under Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 (FERA ’47).
- In the year 1957, this Unit was renamed as ‘Enforcement Directorate’.
- Currently, it is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- The Organization is mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of two special fiscal laws – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/ed-transfers-assets-worth-%e2%82%b98441-50-cr-to-banks/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about ‘Gujarat International Finance Tec-City’ (GIFT City):
1. 1. It is a business district near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India.
  2. It is India’s first operational Greenfield smart city and international financial services centre.
  3. The city is located on the banks of the Sabarmati River.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organisation (ILO):
1. 1. It was established as an agency for the League of Nations following World War I.
  2. It became the first specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) in the year 1946.
  3. It is the only tripartite U.N. agency.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Established as an agency for the League of Nations following World War I.
- Established by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
- It became the first specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) in the year 1946.
- It got the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
- It is the only tripartite U.N. agency. It brings together governments, employers and workers.
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/india-completes-term-as-chair-of-ilos-governing-body/
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Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Established as an agency for the League of Nations following World War I.
- Established by the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
- It became the first specialised agency of the United Nations (UN) in the year 1946.
- It got the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
- It is the only tripartite U.N. agency. It brings together governments, employers and workers.
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/india-completes-term-as-chair-of-ilos-governing-body/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
1. 1. It is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
  2. Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat terrorist financing.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- S2: Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
  - In October 2001, the FATF expanded its mandate to incorporate efforts to combat terrorist financing, in addition to money laundering.
  - In April 2012, it added efforts to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/pakistan-to-remain-on-fatf-grey-list-3/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- S1: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- S2: Initially it was established to examine and develop measures to combat money laundering.
  - In October 2001, the FATF expanded its mandate to incorporate efforts to combat terrorist financing, in addition to money laundering.
  - In April 2012, it added efforts to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/pakistan-to-remain-on-fatf-grey-list-3/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Maritime State Development Council’ (MSDC):
1. 1. It is an apex advisory body for the development of the Maritime sector in India.
  2. It monitors the development of minor ports, captive ports and private ports in the Maritime States.
Which of the given above statement is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- MSDC is an apex advisory body for the development of the Maritime sector and aims to ensure integrated development of Major and non-Major Ports. The MSDC was constituted in May 1997 to assess in consultation with State Governments, the future development of existing and new Minor Ports by the respective Maritime States either directly or through captive users and private participation. Further, MSDC also monitors the development of minor ports, captive ports and private ports in the Maritime States with a view to ensure their integrated development with Major Ports and to assess the requirements of other infrastructure requirements like roads/rail/IWT and make suitable recommendations to the concerned Ministers.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- MSDC is an apex advisory body for the development of the Maritime sector and aims to ensure integrated development of Major and non-Major Ports. The MSDC was constituted in May 1997 to assess in consultation with State Governments, the future development of existing and new Minor Ports by the respective Maritime States either directly or through captive users and private participation. Further, MSDC also monitors the development of minor ports, captive ports and private ports in the Maritime States with a view to ensure their integrated development with Major Ports and to assess the requirements of other infrastructure requirements like roads/rail/IWT and make suitable recommendations to the concerned Ministers.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Question 7 of 10

1 points

The ‘Project Seabird’ was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
Question 8 of 10

1 points

Which of the following is geographically closest to Arunachal Pradesh?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- China has operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet.
- It connects the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.
- This line is a section of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway.
- The rail line crosses the Brahmaputra river locally called Yarlung Zangbo 16 times.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)

Explanation:

China has operationalised its first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet.

It connects the provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, a strategically located Tibetan border town close to Arunachal Pradesh.

This line is a section of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway.

The rail line crosses the Brahmaputra river locally called Yarlung Zangbo 16 times.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to river Brahmaputra,
1. 1. The source of river Brahmaputra is the same as that of Teesta but it flows through Assam.
  2. It flows as Jamuna River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
  3. The ‘Zayu River’ is a tributary of Brahmaputra River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1: Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier/ Chemayungdung Glacier. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra.
- S2: It flows southwest through the Assam Valley as Brahmaputra and south through Bangladesh as the Jamuna. In the vast Ganges Delta, it merges with the Padma, the popular name of the river Ganges in Bangladesh, and finally, after merging with Padma, it becomes the Meghna and from here, it flows as Meghna river before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
- S3: The Lohit River or Zayu River is a river in India and China.
  - It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River.
  - The river rises in Tibet Autonomous Region, in the Kangri Garpo range, where it is known as the Zayü River.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- S1: Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier/ Chemayungdung Glacier. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra.
- S2: It flows southwest through the Assam Valley as Brahmaputra and south through Bangladesh as the Jamuna. In the vast Ganges Delta, it merges with the Padma, the popular name of the river Ganges in Bangladesh, and finally, after merging with Padma, it becomes the Meghna and from here, it flows as Meghna river before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
- S3: The Lohit River or Zayu River is a river in India and China.
  - It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River.
  - The river rises in Tibet Autonomous Region, in the Kangri Garpo range, where it is known as the Zayü River.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-june-2021/
Question 10 of 10

1 points

‘Maguri Motapung Beel Wetland’ is located in:

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