INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 7 July 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS – INSIGHTSIAS

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Question 1 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about the State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad:
1. 1. It is the upper house of the state.
  2. The Constitution of India mandates states to form a Legislative Council.
  3. The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are directly elected.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The Legislative Council is the upper house of the state. Its institution is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
- S2: The Constitution of India does not mandate states to form a Legislative Council.
- S3: The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are indirectly elected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/bengal-passes-resolution-to-set-up-council/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- S1: The Legislative Council is the upper house of the state. Its institution is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
- S2: The Constitution of India does not mandate states to form a Legislative Council.
- S3: The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are indirectly elected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/bengal-passes-resolution-to-set-up-council/
Question 2 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is the premier agency under the Ministry of Culture.
  2. Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they have been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they have been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/the-draft-cinematograph-amendment-bill-2021-2/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, regulating the public exhibition of films under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act 1952.
- Films can be publicly exhibited in India only after they have been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/the-draft-cinematograph-amendment-bill-2021-2/
Question 3 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements:
1. 1. The Citizenship Act, 1955, does not distinguish between heterosexual, same-sex or queer spouses.
  2. The Supreme Court of India in their judgment in Navtej Singh Johar case decriminalised all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The Citizenship Act, 1955, does not distinguish between heterosexual, same-sex or queer spouses. Therefore a person married to an Overseas Citizen of India, whose marriage is registered and subsisting for two years, should be declared eligible to apply as a spouse for an OCI card.
- S2: Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in 2018 that decriminalised all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/fresh-plea-filed-in-hc-on-same-sex-marriage/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:

S1: The Citizenship Act, 1955, does not distinguish between heterosexual, same-sex or queer spouses. Therefore a person married to an Overseas Citizen of India, whose marriage is registered and subsisting for two years, should be declared eligible to apply as a spouse for an OCI card.

S2: Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India in 2018 that decriminalised all consensual sex among adults, including homosexual sex.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/fresh-plea-filed-in-hc-on-same-sex-marriage/
Question 4 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
1. 1. It is the implementation wing of National Ganga Council (NGC).
  2. It has a two tier management structure.
  3. It is chaired by Prime Minister of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
  - It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
  - It acted as the implementation arm of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council).
  - NMCG has a two tier management structure and comprises of Governing Council and Executive Committee. Both of them are headed by Director General, NMCG.
- The National Ganga Council is chaired by Prime Minister.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/cities-on-river-banks-to-incorporate-river-conservation-plans/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
  - It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
  - It acted as the implementation arm of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council).
  - NMCG has a two tier management structure and comprises of Governing Council and Executive Committee. Both of them are headed by Director General, NMCG.
- The National Ganga Council is chaired by Prime Minister.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/cities-on-river-banks-to-incorporate-river-conservation-plans/
Question 5 of 10

1 points
With reference to Indian city on river bank, consider the following pairs:

Cities River
1. Surat Sabarmati
2. Nasik Godavari
3. Kurnool Krishna
4. Jamshedpur Subarnarekha
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Question 6 of 10

1 points
According to Section 2(c) of Forest Rights Act (FRA), to qualify as Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribe (FDST) and be eligible for recognition of rights under FRA, which of the following conditions must be satisfied by the applicant/s?
1. 1. Must be a Scheduled Tribe in the area where the right is claimed
  2. Primarily resided in forest or forests land for three generations (75 years) prior to 13-12-2005
  3. Depend on the forest or forests land for bonafide livelihood needs
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- According to Section 2(c) of Forest Rights Act (FRA), to qualify as Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribe (FDST) and be eligible for recognition of rights under FRA, three conditions must be satisfied by the applicant/s, who could be “members or community”:
  - Must be a Scheduled Tribe in the area where the right is claimed; and
  - Primarily resided in forest or forests land prior to 13-12-2005; and
  - Depend on the forest or forests land for bonafide livelihood needs.
- And to qualify as Other Traditional Forest Dweller (OTFD) and be eligible for recognition of rights under FRA, two conditions need to be fulfilled:
  - Primarily resided in forest or forests land for three generations (75 years) prior to 13-12-2005.
  - Depend on the forest or forests land for bonafide livelihood needs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/review-implementation-of-forest-rights/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- According to Section 2(c) of Forest Rights Act (FRA), to qualify as Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribe (FDST) and be eligible for recognition of rights under FRA, three conditions must be satisfied by the applicant/s, who could be “members or community”:
  - Must be a Scheduled Tribe in the area where the right is claimed; and
  - Primarily resided in forest or forests land prior to 13-12-2005; and
  - Depend on the forest or forests land for bonafide livelihood needs.
- And to qualify as Other Traditional Forest Dweller (OTFD) and be eligible for recognition of rights under FRA, two conditions need to be fulfilled:
  - Primarily resided in forest or forests land for three generations (75 years) prior to 13-12-2005.
  - Depend on the forest or forests land for bonafide livelihood needs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/review-implementation-of-forest-rights/
Question 7 of 10

1 points
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. 1. Umbrella Movement: Hong Kong
  2. Yellow vests movement: China
  3. White flag movement: Malaysia
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The Umbrella Movement was a political movement that emerged during the Hong Kong democracy protests of 2014.
- “Yellow Vests” renewed protests in France. It was triggered by general discontent, especially high fuel prices and cost of living.
- In Malaysia, some residents of low-income families have started waving white flags as part of the so-called “White Flag Campaign”, or the #benderaputi (white flag) movement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-july-2021/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- The Umbrella Movement was a political movement that emerged during the Hong Kong democracy protests of 2014.
- “Yellow Vests” renewed protests in France. It was triggered by general discontent, especially high fuel prices and cost of living.
- In Malaysia, some residents of low-income families have started waving white flags as part of the so-called “White Flag Campaign”, or the #benderaputi (white flag) movement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-july-2021/
Question 8 of 10

1 points
Consider the following statements about Ethiopia:
1. 1. It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa.
  2. It shares borders with Egypt.
  3. It is in the process of constructing a Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa.
  - It shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan.
- Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam:
  - LOCATION: Benishangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia.
  - Formerly known as the Millennium Dam, it is under construction in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, on the Blue Nile River, which is located about 40km east of Sudan.
  - After completion, it’ll be Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa.

It shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam:

LOCATION: Benishangul-Gumuz region, Ethiopia.

Formerly known as the Millennium Dam, it is under construction in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, on the Blue Nile River, which is located about 40km east of Sudan.

After completion, it’ll be Africa’s largest hydroelectric project.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-july-2021/
Question 9 of 10

1 points

What is common to the places known as Padiyendhal, Alampadi and Kombaikadu?
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation: PALEOLITHIC ART IN INDIA:
- In Tamil Nadu, ancient Paleolithic cave paintings are found in Padiyendhal, Alampadi, Kombaikadu, Kilvalai, Settavarai and Nehanurpatti.
- The paintings have not been dated, but they could be around 30,000 to 10,000 years old, as they use similar art form of Bhimbetka rock shelters in Bhopal.
- In the Nilagiri Hills, they are also found in Kumittipathi, Mavadaippu and Karikkiyur. In Theni District they are found in the Andipatti Hills.
Refer: https://www.indianculture.gov.in/prehistoric-paintings
Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation: PALEOLITHIC ART IN INDIA:
- In Tamil Nadu, ancient Paleolithic cave paintings are found in Padiyendhal, Alampadi, Kombaikadu, Kilvalai, Settavarai and Nehanurpatti.
- The paintings have not been dated, but they could be around 30,000 to 10,000 years old, as they use similar art form of Bhimbetka rock shelters in Bhopal.
- In the Nilagiri Hills, they are also found in Kumittipathi, Mavadaippu and Karikkiyur. In Theni District they are found in the Andipatti Hills.
Refer: https://www.indianculture.gov.in/prehistoric-paintings
Question 10 of 10

1 points

Which of the following pair (woodcraft: State) is not correctly matched?

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