[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 24 August 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Sree Narayana Guru was a catalyst and leader who reformed the oppressive caste system that prevailed in society at the time.
• He gave the famous slogan “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All” (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/sree-narayana-guru-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Sree Narayana Guru became one of the greatest proponents and re-evaluators of Advaita Vedanta, the principle of non-duality put forward by Adi Shankara.
  • In 1913, he founded the Advaita Ashram at Aluva. This was an important event in his spiritual quest.
  • This Ashram was dedicated to a great principle – Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra (all men are equal in the eyes of God).
• He provided the impetus for Vaikom agitation which was aimed at temple entry in Travancore for the lower castes.
• He wrote various books in different languages. Few of them are: Advaitha Deepika, Asrama, Thevarappathinkangal, Brahmavidya Panchakam

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/sree-narayana-guru-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: About the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising:

• It was a militant communist movement in 1946 in the Princely State of Travancore, British India against the Prime Minister, C. P. Ramaswami Iyer and the state.
• This was a proper struggle against the declaration of ‘Independent Travancore’ by the then Travancore.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/martyrs-of-various-uprisings-to-be-considered-freedom-fighters/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: Kayyur Incident:

• In 1940, peasants there under the leadership of communists rose against the two local jenmis, Nambiar of Kalliat and the Nayanar of Karakkatt Edam.
• Kayyur is considered the cradle of agrarian revolution in Kerala.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/martyrs-of-various-uprisings-to-be-considered-freedom-fighters/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Ubharte sitaare fund is a type of Alternative investment fund.
• Key features of the scheme:
  • The Fund has been set up by Exim Bank and SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India).
  • The fund is a mix of structured support, both financial and advisory services.
  • It will also have a Greenshoe Option of Rs 250 crore.
  • The Fund covers potential companies, across various sectors such as pharma, auto components, engineering solutions, agriculture, and software etc.
• Objective of the fund:
  • To Identify Indian enterprises with potential advantages by way of technology, products or processes along with export potential, but which are currently underperforming or unable to tap their latent potential to grow.
  • The main purpose is to encourage MSMEs as they are vital to the economy in terms of creating jobs, fostering innovations and reviving the economy.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/ubharte-sitaare-fund/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!

• What is the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?
  • It was launched by the MoEFCC in January 2019.
  • It is the first ever effort in the country to frame a national framework for air quality management with a time-bound reduction target.
  • The programme will not be notified under the Environment Protection Act or any other Act to create a firm mandate with a strong legal back up for cities and regions to implement NCAP in a time bound manner for effective reduction.
  • The plan includes 102 non-attainment cities, across 23 states and Union territories, which were identified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the basis of their ambient air quality data between 2011 and 2015.
• What are Non-attainment?
  • Non-attainment cities are those which have been consistently showing poorer air quality than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. These include Delhi, Varanasi, Bhopal, Kolkata, Noida, Muzaffarpur, and Mumbai.
• Key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):
  • Target: Achieve a national-level target of 20-30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by between 2017 and 2024.
  • Implementation: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will execute this nation-wide programme in consonance with the section 162 (b) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.
  • As part of the programme, the Centre also plans to scale up the air quality monitoring network across India. At least 4,000 monitors are needed across the country, instead of the existing 101 real-time air quality (AQ) monitors, according to an analysis.
  • The plan proposes a three-tier system, including real-time physical data collection, data archiving, and an action trigger system in all 102 cities, besides extensive plantation plans, research on clean-technologies, landscaping of major arterial roads, and stringent industrial standards.
  • It also proposes state-level plans of e-mobility in the two-wheeler sector, rapid augmentation of charging infrastructure, stringent implementation of BS-VI norms, boosting public transportation system, and adoption of third-party audits for polluting industries.
  • Various committees proposed: The national plan has proposed setting up an apex committee under environment minister, a steering committee under-secretary (environment) and a monitoring committee under a joint secretary. There would be project monitoring committees at the state-level with scientists and trained personnel.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/what-is-a-smog-tower/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is a valley in north-central Afghanistan, near the Hindu Kush mountain range.
• It is divided by the Panjshir River.
• The valley is home to Afghanistan’s largest concentration of ethnic Tajiks.
• The valley is also known for its emeralds, which were used in the past to finance the resistance movements against those in power.
• Panjshir means “Five lions”.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-august-2021-4/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is located in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The park encompasses the Patli Dun valley formed by the Ramganga river.
• The national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal tiger.
• It is named after Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment.
• It is the oldest national park in India. It was the first area to come under the Project Tiger initiative in 1973.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-august-2021-4/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Chakmas and Hajongs were originally residents of Chittagong Hill Tracts in the erstwhile East Pakistan. They left their homeland when it was submerged by the Kaptai dam project in the 1960s.
• The Chakmas, who are Buddhists, and the Hajongs, who are Hindus, also allegedly faced religious persecution and entered India through the then Lushai Hills district of Assam (now Mizoram). The Centre moved the majority of them to the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA), which is now Arunachal Pradesh.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/24/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-august-2021-4/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

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