[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 24 January 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

[ad_1]

Puucho CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020

Information

The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.

To view Solutions, follow these instructions:

Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
Solve Questions
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.

Question 1 of 10

1 points
With reference to Padma Awards, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
  2. The Government of India instituted two civilian awards-Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954.
  3. The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the President every year.
Which of the statements gicven above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The Padma awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
- What are Padma awards?
  - They are the highest civilian honour of India after the Bharat Ratna.
  - Instituted in 1954 along with Bharat Ratna.
  - The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
  - The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
- Who selects the awardees?
  - All nominations received for Padma awards are placed before the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
  - The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
  - The recommendations of the committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/padma-award-and-the-recipients-consent/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- The Padma awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
- What are Padma awards?
  - They are the highest civilian honour of India after the Bharat Ratna.
  - Instituted in 1954 along with Bharat Ratna.
  - The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
  - The award seeks to recognise achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
- Who selects the awardees?
  - All nominations received for Padma awards are placed before the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
  - The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
  - The recommendations of the committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/padma-award-and-the-recipients-consent/
Question 2 of 10

1 points

The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Who selects the awardees?
- All nominations received for Padma awards are placed before the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
- The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
- The recommendations of the committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/padma-award-and-the-recipients-consent/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Who selects the awardees?
- All nominations received for Padma awards are placed before the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.
- The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes Home Secretary, Secretary to the President and four to six eminent persons as members.
- The recommendations of the committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/padma-award-and-the-recipients-consent/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
With reference to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. 1. The act was first enacted in 1976.
  2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
  3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- FCRAregulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect the internal security of the country.
- The Act, first enacted in 1976 was amended in the year 2010 and then 2020.
- Section 5 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 gives the Union government “unchecked and unbridled powers” to declare an organisation as being one of political nature and deny it access to funds from sources abroad.
- FCRA is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/foreign-contribution-regulation-act-2010-registation-for-ngos-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- FCRAregulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect the internal security of the country.
- The Act, first enacted in 1976 was amended in the year 2010 and then 2020.
- Section 5 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 gives the Union government “unchecked and unbridled powers” to declare an organisation as being one of political nature and deny it access to funds from sources abroad.
- FCRA is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/foreign-contribution-regulation-act-2010-registation-for-ngos-2/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act registration is mandatory for any NGO or association to receive foreign funds or donations.
  2. Once the FCRA registration is granted, the validity is for a three year period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act registration is mandatory for any NGO or association to receive foreign funds or donations.
  - The government reserves the right to cancel the FCRA registration of any NGO if it finds it to be in violation of the Act.
- S2: Once granted, FCRA registration is valid for five years. NGOs are expected to apply for renewal within six months of the date of expiry of registration. In case of failure to apply for renewal, the registration is deemed to have expired, and the NGO is no longer entitled to receive foreign funds or utilise its existing funds without permission from the ministry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/foreign-contribution-regulation-act-2010-registation-for-ngos-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- S1: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act registration is mandatory for any NGO or association to receive foreign funds or donations.
  - The government reserves the right to cancel the FCRA registration of any NGO if it finds it to be in violation of the Act.
- S2: Once granted, FCRA registration is valid for five years. NGOs are expected to apply for renewal within six months of the date of expiry of registration. In case of failure to apply for renewal, the registration is deemed to have expired, and the NGO is no longer entitled to receive foreign funds or utilise its existing funds without permission from the ministry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/foreign-contribution-regulation-act-2010-registation-for-ngos-2/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
With reference to ISRO’s new SSLV launch rocket, consider the following statements:
1. 1. The SSLV is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass at ISRO.
  2. It can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg to a low earth orbit.
  3. It will take only 72 hours to integrate.
Which of the statements gicven above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The SSLV is intended to cater to a market for the launch of small satellites into low earth orbits.
- It can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg to a low earth orbit.
- The SSLV is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass at ISRO.
- It will take only 72 hours to integrate. Only six people will be required to do the job.
- The cost will be only around Rs 30 crore.
- It is best suited for launching multiple microsatellites at a time and supports multiple orbital drop-offs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- The SSLV is intended to cater to a market for the launch of small satellites into low earth orbits.
- It can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg to a low earth orbit.
- The SSLV is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass at ISRO.
- It will take only 72 hours to integrate. Only six people will be required to do the job.
- The cost will be only around Rs 30 crore.
- It is best suited for launching multiple microsatellites at a time and supports multiple orbital drop-offs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Question 6 of 10

1 points
With reference to Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), consider the following statements.
1. 1. It is the second generation launch vehicle
  2. It successfully launched two spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
- After its first successful launch in October 1994, PSLV emerged as the reliable and versatile workhorse launch vehicle of India with 39 consecutively successful missions by June 2017. During 1994-2017 period, the vehicle has launched 48 Indian satellites and 209 satellites for customers from abroad.
- The vehicle successfully launched two spacecraft – Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013 – that later travelled to Moon and Mars respectively.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages.
- After its first successful launch in October 1994, PSLV emerged as the reliable and versatile workhorse launch vehicle of India with 39 consecutively successful missions by June 2017. During 1994-2017 period, the vehicle has launched 48 Indian satellites and 209 satellites for customers from abroad.
- The vehicle successfully launched two spacecraft – Chandrayaan-1 in 2008 and Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in 2013 – that later travelled to Moon and Mars respectively.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
1. 1. GSLV was developed to launch low-Earth Orbit satellites into polar and sun synchronous orbits.
  2. PSLV was developed to launch the heavier INSAT class of geosynchronous satellites into orbit.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- Difference between PSLV and GSLV:
- India has two operational launchers- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
- PSLV was developed to launch low-Earth Orbit satellites into polar and sun synchronous orbits. It has since proved its versatility by launching geosynchronous, lunar and interplanetary spacecraft successfully.
- On the other hand, GSLV was developed to launch the heavier INSAT class of geosynchronous satellites into orbit. In its third and final stage, GSLV uses the indigenously developed cryogenic upper stage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- Difference between PSLV and GSLV:
- India has two operational launchers- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
- PSLV was developed to launch low-Earth Orbit satellites into polar and sun synchronous orbits. It has since proved its versatility by launching geosynchronous, lunar and interplanetary spacecraft successfully.
- On the other hand, GSLV was developed to launch the heavier INSAT class of geosynchronous satellites into orbit. In its third and final stage, GSLV uses the indigenously developed cryogenic upper stage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicle, consider the following statements:
1. 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.
  2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth.
  3. GSLV MK III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- PSLV is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-observation” or “remote-sensing” satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical (typically 250 x 3.6000 Km) Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite in GTO is further raised to its final destination, viz., Geo-synchronous Earth orbit (GEO) of about 3.6000 Km altitude (and zero degree inclination on equatorial plane) by firing its in-built on-board engines. Due to their geo-synchronous nature, the satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth, thus avoiding the need of a tracking ground antenna and hence are useful for the communication applications.
- Source: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-is-the-difference-between-gslv-and-pslv/article6742299.ece
- GSLV Mk 3 is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-one, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:
- PSLV is designed mainly to deliver the “earth-observation” or “remote-sensing” satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical (typically 250 x 3.6000 Km) Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite in GTO is further raised to its final destination, viz., Geo-synchronous Earth orbit (GEO) of about 3.6000 Km altitude (and zero degree inclination on equatorial plane) by firing its in-built on-board engines. Due to their geo-synchronous nature, the satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth, thus avoiding the need of a tracking ground antenna and hence are useful for the communication applications.
- Source: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-is-the-difference-between-gslv-and-pslv/article6742299.ece
- GSLV Mk 3 is a three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-one, a core liquid booster and a cryogenic upper stage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/isros-new-sslv-programme/
Question 9 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Lithium:
1. 1. It is a hard, black-white metal.
  2. It has the highest specific heat capacity of any solid element.
  3. It is flammable and can even explode when exposed to air and water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element.
- It is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in mineral oil. It is an alkali metal and a rare metal.
- Key Characteristics and Properties:
  - It has the highest specific heat capacity of any solid element.
  - Lithium’s single balance electron allows it to be a good conductor of electricity.
  - It is flammable and can even explode when exposed to air and water.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/lithium-mining/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element.
- It is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in mineral oil. It is an alkali metal and a rare metal.
- Key Characteristics and Properties:
  - It has the highest specific heat capacity of any solid element.
  - Lithium’s single balance electron allows it to be a good conductor of electricity.
  - It is flammable and can even explode when exposed to air and water.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/27/lithium-mining/
Question 10 of 10

1 points

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on January 26, 1950. Why?

Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos

[ad_2]

Pos.	Name	Entered on	Points	Result
Table is loading
No data available

Puucho CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020

Information

Leave a Comment Cancel reply