INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 5 August 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: The Godavari originates in the Western Ghats of central India near Nashik in Maharashtra, 80 km (50 mi) from the Arabian Sea.
• S2: The principal tributaries joining Krishna are the Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River, Bhima River, Tungabhadra River and Musi River.
• S3: The Pranhita River is the largest tributary of Godavari River covering about 34% of its drainage basin conveying the combined waters of the Penganga River, the Wardha River, and the Wainganga River.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/what-is-recusal-or-judicial-disqualification-of-judges/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Rule Number 373 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business says: “The Speaker, if is of the opinion that the conduct of any Member is grossly disorderly, may direct such Member to withdraw immediately from the House, and any Member so ordered to withdraw shall do so forthwith and shall remain absent during the remainder of the day’s sitting.”
• S1: While the Speaker is empowered to place a Member under suspension, the authority for revocation of this order is not vested in her. It is for the House, if it so desires, to resolve on a motion to revoke the suspension.
• Like the Speaker in Lok Sabha, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered under Rule Number 255 of its Rule Book to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
• S2: Unlike the Speaker, however, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/suspension-of-mps-for-disorderly-conduct/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Government has set up a dedicated fund Nirbhaya Fund, which can be utilized for projects specifically designed to improve the safety and security of women.
• S1: Nirbhaya Fund was announced by the Finance Minister in his 2013 budget speech, with Government contribution of Rs. 1000 crores for empowerment, safety and security of women and girl children
• S2: It is a non-lapsable corpus fund, being administered by Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/fast-track-special-courts-ftscs/

Ans: (a)

Explanation: About MPLAD scheme:

• Launched in December, 1993.
• The MPLADS is a Plan Scheme fully funded by Government of India.
• The annual MPLADS fund entitlement per MP constituency is Rs. 5 crore.
• Initially, this scheme was administered by Ministry of Rural Development. Later, in October 1994, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has been looking into its working.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/15/mp-local-area-development-scheme-mplads/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The NCLAT was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 to hear appeals against the orders of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
• NCLT is a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates issues relating to companies.
• Any person aggrieved by any order of the NCLAT may file appeal to the Supreme Court.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/the-limited-liability-partnership-amendment-bill-2021/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Under UAPA, both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged.
• S2: Under the Act, the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it: (i) commits or participates in acts of terrorism, (ii) prepares for terrorism, (iii) promotes terrorism, or (iv) is otherwise involved in terrorism.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/unlawful-activities-prevention-act-10/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Scientific name: Racophorus pseudomalabaricus.
• Other names: false Malabar gliding frog and false Malabar tree frog.
• It is a critically endangered frog species.
• Endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats, the numbers of these frogs have declined rapidly due to the loss of habitat.
• This species is known from at least two protected areas, Indira Gandhi National Park and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-august-2021/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• It is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala.
• It is the home of four different tribes of indigenous peoples including the Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar and Mala Malasar settled in six colonies.

Refer: Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-august-2021/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Aanaimalai Tiger Reserve, earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) is a protected area located in the Anaimalai Hills of Western Ghats (Tamil Nadu).
• The Sathyamangalam forests link the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats allowing gene flow between diverse fauna populations of the two eco-regions.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-august-2021/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is an organisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, with the objective of securing Indian cyberspace.
• Established in 2004.
• It is the nodal agency which deals with cybersecurity threats like hacking and phishing.
• The Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008 designated CERT-In to serve as the national agency to perform certain functions.
• Context:
  • CERT-In tracks 6.07 lakh cybersecurity incidents in the first six months of 2021, of which about 12,000 were related to government organisations.
• Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-august-2021/