[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 10 December 2021 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The idea of a constituent assembly was put forward for the first time by Jawaharlal Nehru.
  2. The demand for a constituent assembly was accepted for the first time by the British through their ‘August offer’ of 1940.
  3. The Constituent Assembly was established under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission plan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The idea of a constituent assembly was put forward for the first time by MN Roy.
- In 1935, the Indian National Congress (INC), for the first time, officially called for a constituent assembly to frame a constitution for India.
- In 1938, J Nehru made this emphatic statement regarding the constitution- ‘The constitution of free India must be framed, without outside interference, by a constituent assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise’
- The demand for a constituent assembly was accepted for the first time by the British through their ‘August offer’ of 1940.
- Eventually, a constituent assembly was established under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission plan.
- It was constituted in 1946.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/75-yrs-of-constituent-assemblys-1st-sitting/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The idea of a constituent assembly was put forward for the first time by MN Roy.
- In 1935, the Indian National Congress (INC), for the first time, officially called for a constituent assembly to frame a constitution for India.
- In 1938, J Nehru made this emphatic statement regarding the constitution- ‘The constitution of free India must be framed, without outside interference, by a constituent assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise’
- The demand for a constituent assembly was accepted for the first time by the British through their ‘August offer’ of 1940.
- Eventually, a constituent assembly was established under the provisions of the Cabinet Mission plan.
- It was constituted in 1946.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/75-yrs-of-constituent-assemblys-1st-sitting/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
With reference to Constituent Assembly of India, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Assembly was not elected on the basis of universal adult suffrage.
  2. The Assembly met for the first time in Bombay on 9 December 1946.
  3. The first constituent assembly sitting was presided by Sachchidananda Sinha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The frequency of “very severe cyclonic storms” has increased in recent years over the Arabian Sea.
  2. The rising temperature due to global warming is enabling the Arabian Sea to supply ample energy for the intensification of cyclones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- An analysis of past data of cyclonesover North Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea) during the period from 1891 to 2020 indicates that:
- The frequency of “very severe cyclonic storms” has increased in recent years over the Arabian Sea.However, this has not measurably increased the threat to India’s western coast, as most of these cyclones were making landfall in Oman and Yemen.
- The Eastern Coast remained far more vulnerable to “Extremely Severe Cyclones” than the Western coast, but there was nevertheless “no significant trend” in the frequency of Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storms (ESCS).
- The number of deaths due to cyclones has decreased significantly, as a result of the improvement in the early warning skill of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- The effective mitigation measures and response actions by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have also improved.
- Factors responsible for this:
  - Surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea have increased rapidly during the past century due to global warming. Temp. Now is 1.2–1.4 °C higher than the temperature witnessed four decades ago. These warmer temperatures support active convection, heavy rainfall, and intense cyclones.
  - The rising temperature is also enabling the Arabian Sea to supply ample energy for the intensification of cyclones.
  - The Arabian Sea is also providing conducive wind shear for cyclones. For instance, a higher level easterly wind drove the depression of Cyclone Ockhifrom the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/more-cyclones-in-arabian-sea/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- An analysis of past data of cyclonesover North Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea) during the period from 1891 to 2020 indicates that:
- The frequency of “very severe cyclonic storms” has increased in recent years over the Arabian Sea.However, this has not measurably increased the threat to India’s western coast, as most of these cyclones were making landfall in Oman and Yemen.
- The Eastern Coast remained far more vulnerable to “Extremely Severe Cyclones” than the Western coast, but there was nevertheless “no significant trend” in the frequency of Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storms (ESCS).
- The number of deaths due to cyclones has decreased significantly, as a result of the improvement in the early warning skill of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- The effective mitigation measures and response actions by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have also improved.
- Factors responsible for this:
  - Surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea have increased rapidly during the past century due to global warming. Temp. Now is 1.2–1.4 °C higher than the temperature witnessed four decades ago. These warmer temperatures support active convection, heavy rainfall, and intense cyclones.
  - The rising temperature is also enabling the Arabian Sea to supply ample energy for the intensification of cyclones.
  - The Arabian Sea is also providing conducive wind shear for cyclones. For instance, a higher level easterly wind drove the depression of Cyclone Ockhifrom the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/more-cyclones-in-arabian-sea/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following g statements about National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. 1. It is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management.
  2. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
  3. It is headed by the Home Minister of India and can have up to nine other members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: NDMA is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management. NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act enacted by the Government of India on 23 December 2005.
- S3: It is headed by the Prime Minister of India and can have up to nine other members. Since 2020, there have been five other members. There is a provision to have a Vice Chair-person if needed.
- S2: The Disaster Management (DM) Division is the nodal division in Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for disaster management.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/more-cyclones-in-arabian-sea/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: NDMA is an apex Body of Government of India, with a mandate to lay down policies for disaster management. NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act enacted by the Government of India on 23 December 2005.
- S3: It is headed by the Prime Minister of India and can have up to nine other members. Since 2020, there have been five other members. There is a provision to have a Vice Chair-person if needed.
- S2: The Disaster Management (DM) Division is the nodal division in Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for disaster management.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/more-cyclones-in-arabian-sea/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
  2. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Act provides that the central government may cancel the registration of Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) on certain grounds.
  2. The objective of the CAA is to grant Indian citizenship to all persecuted minorities around the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: The objective of the CAA is to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities — Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian — from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
- Those from these communities who had come to India till December 31, 2014, facing religious persecution in their respective countries, will not be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian citizenship.
- S1: The Act provides that the central government may cancel the registration of OCIs on certain grounds.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/citizenship-amendment-act-2019-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S2: The objective of the CAA is to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities — Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian — from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
- Those from these communities who had come to India till December 31, 2014, facing religious persecution in their respective countries, will not be treated as illegal immigrants but given Indian citizenship.
- S1: The Act provides that the central government may cancel the registration of OCIs on certain grounds.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/citizenship-amendment-act-2019-2/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the Bird Flu:
1. 1. It is caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses.
  2. The most common route of virus transmission is direct contact.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Also called avian influenza.
- S1: It is a disease caused by avian influenza Type A viruses found naturally in wild birds worldwide.
- S2: The most common route of virus transmission is direct contact. They can also be affected if they come in contact with contaminated surfaces or air near the infected poultry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/bird-flu-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Also called avian influenza.
- S1: It is a disease caused by avian influenza Type A viruses found naturally in wild birds worldwide.
- S2: The most common route of virus transmission is direct contact. They can also be affected if they come in contact with contaminated surfaces or air near the infected poultry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/bird-flu-2/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the World Gold Council:
1. 1. It is an association whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.
  2. It headquartered in Surat, Gujarat, India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It is the market development organisation for the gold industry.
- It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment, and their aim is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.
- It is an association whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.
- It helps to support its members to mine in a responsible way and developed the Conflict Free Gold Standard.
- Headquartered in the UK, they have offices in India, China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/world-gold-council-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- It is the market development organisation for the gold industry.
- It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment, and their aim is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold.
- It is an association whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.
- It helps to support its members to mine in a responsible way and developed the Conflict Free Gold Standard.
- Headquartered in the UK, they have offices in India, China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/world-gold-council-2/
Question 9 of 10

1 points

Recently, which of the following country has banned anyone aged 14 from buying cigarettes for life?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- New Zealand has banned anyone aged 14 from buying cigarettes for life, one of the toughest approaches in the world to curbing smoking deaths as part of a wider plan that focuses on the disproportionate impact on its indigenous Maori population.
- New Zealand is already one of 17 countries where plain cigarette packaging is compulsory.
- It also bans sales to anyone under 18, but it says those measures are not enough to reach its goal of a national adult smoking rate of less than 5% by 2025
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-december-2021-4/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- New Zealand has banned anyone aged 14 from buying cigarettes for life, one of the toughest approaches in the world to curbing smoking deaths as part of a wider plan that focuses on the disproportionate impact on its indigenous Maori population.
- New Zealand is already one of 17 countries where plain cigarette packaging is compulsory.
- It also bans sales to anyone under 18, but it says those measures are not enough to reach its goal of a national adult smoking rate of less than 5% by 2025
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-december-2021-4/
Question 10 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Jnanpith Award is the highest Indian literary award presented by the Sahitya Akademi to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”.
  2. The Award is open for only Indian citizens and is given annually.
  3. The first recipient of the award was the Kannada writer Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known by his pen name Kuvempu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Assamese poet Nilmani Phookan Jr has won the 56th Jnanpith Award, and Konkani novelist Damodar Mauzo has won the 57th Jnanpith Award.
- S1: Jnanpith Award is the oldest and the highest Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”. Instituted in 1961, the award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English,[a] with no posthumous conferral.
  - Bharatiya Jnanpith a literary and research organization, based in New Delhi, India, was founded on February 18, 1944 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain of the Sahu Jain family and his wife Rama Jain to undertake systematic research and publication of Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali and Apabhramsha texts and covering subjects like religion, philosophy, logic, ethics, grammar, astrology, poetics, etc.
- S2: The Award is open for only Indian citizens and is given annually.
- S3: The first recipient of the award was the Malayalam writer Sankara Kurup who received the award in 1965 for his collection of poems, Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute), published in 1950.
  - Kuvempu was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Refer: Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-december-2021-4/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Assamese poet Nilmani Phookan Jr has won the 56th Jnanpith Award, and Konkani novelist Damodar Mauzo has won the 57th Jnanpith Award.
- S1: Jnanpith Award is the oldest and the highest Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”. Instituted in 1961, the award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English,[a] with no posthumous conferral.
  - Bharatiya Jnanpith a literary and research organization, based in New Delhi, India, was founded on February 18, 1944 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain of the Sahu Jain family and his wife Rama Jain to undertake systematic research and publication of Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali and Apabhramsha texts and covering subjects like religion, philosophy, logic, ethics, grammar, astrology, poetics, etc.
- S2: The Award is open for only Indian citizens and is given annually.
- S3: The first recipient of the award was the Malayalam writer Sankara Kurup who received the award in 1965 for his collection of poems, Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute), published in 1950.
  - Kuvempu was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Refer: Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-december-2021-4/

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