Insights Revision Through MCQs – 19 November 2019

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting saying that it is “necessary or expedient in the national interest” that Parliament should make a law on a matter enumerated in the State List, Parliament becomes empowered to make a law onthe subject specified in the resolution, for the whole or any part of the territory of India.
• Such a resolution remains in force for a maximum period of one year but this period can be extended by one year at a time by passing a similar resolution further.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/equal-representation-to-all-states-in-rajya-sabha-sought/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 and 2 are right. 3rd statement is incorrect as Budget can be discussed by Rajyasabha.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/equal-representation-to-all-states-in-rajya-sabha-sought/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• What is Gram Sabha
  • The term Gram Sabha is defined in the Constitution of India under Article 243(b).
  • Gram Sabha is the primary body of the Panchayati Raj system and by far the largest.
  • It is a permanent body.
  • Gram Sabha is the Sabha of the electorate. All other institutions of the Panchayati Raj like the Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and Zilla Parishad are constituted by elected representatives.
  • The decisions taken by the Gram Sabha cannot be annulled by any other body. The power to annul a decision of the Gram Sabha rests with the Gram Sabha only.
• Who are the members of Gram Sabha
  • Persons, those who are above 18 years of age and
  • living in the village and
  • whose names are included in the electoral rolls for the Panchayat at the village level
• Scheduled meetings of the Gram Sabha
  • According to the State Panchayat Raj Acts, the Gram Sabha must meet at least two to four times in a year.
  • For people’s convenience, in most of the States, four national-international days have been identified as reference dates for these meetings. They are
    • Republic Day (26th January)
    • Labour day (1st May)
    • Independence Day (15th August)
    • Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October)
  • Gram Panchayats are however free to convene Gram Sabha on other dates according to their convenience.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/gram-sabha/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit rechristened from erstwhile Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY). The IGMSY was launched in 2010.
• The scheme is a conditional cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating women
• It provides a partial wage compensation to women for wage-loss during childbirth and childcare and to provide conditions for safe delivery and good nutrition and feeding practices.
• They receive a cash benefit of Rs. 5,000 in three instalments on fulfilling the respective conditionality, viz. early registration of pregnancy, ante-natal check-up and registration of the birth of the child and completion of first cycle of vaccination for the first living child of the family.
• The eligible beneficiaries also receive cash incentive under Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY). Thus, on an average, a woman gets Rs. 6,000.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/pradhan-mantri-matru-vandana-yojana-pmmvy/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds, while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/kimberley-process-3/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: The 2019 World Talent Ranking has been released.

• It is released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). IMD is a business education school based in Switzerland.
• The ranking is based on the performance in three main categories —investment and development, appeal and readiness.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/imd-world-talent-ranking-2019/

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Za’ir-Al-Bahr (the Roar of the Sea):

• It is the Joint Exercise between the Qatari Emiri Navy and the Indian Navy, Za’ir-Al-Bahr (the Roar of the Sea).
• The latest edition is being held in Doha.
• Aim: To strengthen cooperation and enhance interoperability between the two navies.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-19-november-2019/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• In pursuance to the goal – Housing for all by 2022, the rural housing scheme Indira Awas Yojana has been revamped to Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin and approved during March 2016. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for construction of pucca house to all houseless and households living in dilapidated houses.
• It is proposed that one crore households would be provided assistance for construction of pucca house under the project during the period from 2016-17 to 2018-19.
• The scheme would be implemented in rural areas throughout India except Delhi and Chandigarh. The cost of houses would be shared between Centre and States.
• Under PMAY, the cost of unit assistance is to be shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio 60:40 in plain areas and 90:10 for North Eastern and hilly states.
• The unit assistance given to beneficiaries under the programme is Rs 1,20,000 in plain areas and to Rs 1,30,000 in hilly states/difficult areas /Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Selected Tribal and Backward Districts. Presently the NE States, States of HP, J&K and Uttarakhand and all 82 LWE districts are identified as difficult and hilly areas.
• The unit size is 25 sq.m including a dedicated area for hygienic cooking.
• The beneficiary is entitled to 90 days of unskilled labour from MGNREGA.
• The beneficiary would be facilitated to avail loan of up to Rs.70,000/- for construction of the house which is optional.
• Funds will be transferred electronically directly to the account of the beneficiary.

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Bill regulates the use of DNA technology for establishing the identity of persons in respect of matters listed in a Schedule. These include criminal matters (such as offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860), and civil matters such as parentage disputes, emigration or immigration, and transplantation of human organs.
• The Bill establishes a National DNA Data Bank and Regional DNA Data Banks. Every Data Bank will maintain the following indices: (i) crime scene index, (ii) suspects’ or undertrials’ index, (iii) offenders’ index, (iv) missing persons’ index, and (v) unknown deceased persons’ index.
• The Bill establishes a DNA Regulatory Board. Every DNA laboratory that analyses a DNA sample to establish the identity of an individual, has to be accredited by the Board.
• Written consent by individuals is required to collect DNA samples from them. Consent is not required for offences with punishment of more than seven years of imprisonment or death.
• The Bill provides for the removal of DNA profiles of suspects on filing of a police report or court order, and of undertrials on the basis of a court order. Profiles in the crime scene and missing persons’ index will be removed on a written request.
• The central government will establish a National DNA Data Bank and Regional DNA Data Banks for each state, or two or more states, as it may deem necessary.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/06/27/dna-technology-bill-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary carries the coveted ‘Clouded Leopard National Park’ tag since 2011 thanks to its successful breeding of the near-extinct animal. This is the only place where the endangered clouded leopard is bred and conserved.
• Tripura has three other sanctuaries, Trishna in South Tripura, Rowa in North Tripura and Gomati wildlife sanctuary in Gomati district. Among these, Trishna was declared as a bison reserve.