INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 18 February 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (c)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!!

A110. Definition of Money Bill

• (1) For the purposes of this Chapter, a Bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with all or any of the following matters, namely
• (a) the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax;
• (b) the regulation of the borrowing of money or the giving of any guarantee by the Government of India, or the amendment of the law with respect to any financial obligations undertaken or to be undertaken by the Government of India;
• (c) the custody of the consolidated Fund or the Contingency Fund of India, the payment of moneys into or the withdrawal of moneys from any such Fund;
• (d) the appropriation of moneys out of the consolidated Fund of India (not Contingency Fund of India). So, C is incorrect.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/what-are-money-bills/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Money Bill
  • It can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.
  • It can be introduced only by a minister.
  • It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
  • It cannot be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha should return the bill with or without recommendations, which may be accepted or rejected by the Lok Sabha.
  • It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of 14 days only.
  • It requires the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha.
• Ordinary Bill
  • It can be introduced either in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
  • It can be introduced either by a minister or by a private member.
  • It is introduced without the recommendation of the president.
  • It does not require the certification of the Speaker when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha (if it has originated in the Lok Sabha).
  • It can be detained by the Rajya Sabha for a maximum period of six months.
  • It can be amended or rejected by the Rajya Sabha.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/what-are-money-bills/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Amongst all the wildlife reserves of Nagaland, the most prominent one is Ntangki National Park or Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread over 202.02 sq km, Ntangki National Park is home to species like Hoolock Gibbon, Palm Civets, Sloth Bear, Wild Dogs, Golden Langur, Tiger, Python, Flying Squirrel, and Monitor Lizard.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/nagaland-assembly-forms-panel-on-naga-political-issue/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: The first Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) was promulgated in the year 2002 and has since been revised periodically to provide impetus to the growing domestic industry and achieve enhanced self reliance in defence manufacturing. Raksha Mantri had approved constitution of Main Review Committee under Chairmanship of DG (Acquisition) Shri Apurva Chandra in Aug 2019 for preparation of DAP-2020. DAP 2020 will be applicable with effect from 01 October 2020.
• S2: DAP-2020 promotes greater indigenous content in arms and equipment of the military procures, including equipment manufactured in India under licence. In most acquisition categories, DAP-2020 stipulates 10 per cent higher indigenisation than DPP 2016.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/more-financial-powers-for-senior-officers/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• UN peacekeepers (often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets) can include soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel.
• Peacekeeping forces are contributed by member states on a voluntary basis.
• Civilian staff of peace operations are international civil servants, recruited and deployed by the UN Secretariat.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/un-peacekeepers/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!

• Stat: The first UN peacekeeping mission was established on 29th May 1948, when the Security Council authorized the deployment of a small number of UN military observers to the Middle East.
• Stat2: Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council. The financial resources of UN Peacekeeping operations are the collective responsibility of UN Member States. According to UN Charter every Member State is legally obligated to pay their respective share for peacekeeping.
• Stat3: UN peacekeepers (often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets) can include soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel. Peacekeeping forces are contributed by member states on a voluntary basis. Civilian staff of peace operations are international civil servants, recruited and deployed by the UN Secretariat.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/un-peacekeepers/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!

• S1 and S2: FATF is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering. In 2001, its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
• S3: The FATF currently comprises 37 member jurisdictions and 2 regional organisations, representing most major financial centres in all parts of the globe. It also has observers and associate members.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/pak-to-remain-in-fatf-grey-list-until-june/

Ans: (d)

Explanation

• The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
• It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
• The WHO was established by constitution on 7 April 1948, which is commemorated as World Health Day. The first meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA), the agency’s governing body, took place on 24 July 1948.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/how-is-who-funded-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Mission Name: Mars 2020.
  • Rover Name: Perseverance. Main Job: Seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and regolith (broken rock and soil) for possible return to Earth.
  • Mars 2020 is a Mars rover built by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program that includes the Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity helicopter drone.
• About the Perseverance rover:
  • Launched on July of 2020.
  • It is expected to touch down on Mars at the Jezero Crater.
  • The primary task of Perseverance is to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and reglolith to possibly return these to Earth.
  • Perseverance is fueled by electrical power by using heat of plutonium’s radioactive decay.
  • NASA Perseverance gets shape memory alloys to remain steady on surface of Mars.
  • Armed with drills, cameras and lasers, Perseverance is set to explore Mars.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/nasa-perseverance/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• S1: The Charminar is situated on the east bank of Musi river.
• S2: The structure is made of granite, limestone, mortar, and pulverized marble, weighing approximately 14,000 tones apiece. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Is-it-Charminars-425th-birthday-today/articleshow/54752076.cms
• Charminar:
• Built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah, in 1591 to commemorate the end of the plague in the city.
• Each minar stands on a lotus-leaf base, a special recurrent motif in Qutub Shahi buildings.
• Why in News?
  • No records of chilla (a small shrine) adjacent to Charminar, says the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The ASI was responding to a Right to Information query.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-february-2021-2/