[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 23 September 2021) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Parliamentary Privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”.
• Article 105 of the Constitution expressly mentions two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.
• The members of Parliament are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties.
• S3: The Constitution also extends the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the Attorney General of India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/parliamentary-privileges-3/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: According to the Constitution, the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and MP’s are to be defined by Parliament. No law has so far been enacted in this respect. In the absence of any such law, it continues to be governed by British Parliamentary conventions.
• S2: The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the President who is also an integral part of the Parliament. Article 361 of the Constitution provides for privileges for the President.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/parliamentary-privileges-3/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!

• S1: The Vice-President holds office for  a  term  of  five  years  from  the  date  on  which  he  enters  upon  his    However,  he  can  resign  from  his  office  at  any  time  by  addressing  the  resignation  letter  to  the  President.  He  can  also  be  removed  from  the  office  before  completion  of  his  term.  A formal impeachment is not required for his removal.
• He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (i.e., a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. But,  no such  resolution  can  be  moved  unless  at  least  14  days’  advance  notice  has  been    Notably,  no  ground  has  been  mentioned  in  the  Constitution  for  his removal.
• S2: He acts  as  President  when  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  office  of  the  President  due  to  his  resignation,  removal,  death  or    He  can  act  as  President  only  for  a  maximum  period  of  six  months  within  which  a  new  President  has  to  be  elected.  Further,  when  the  sitting  President  is  unable  to  discharge  his  functions  due  to  absence,  illness  or  any  other cause, Vice-President  discharges  his  functions  until  the  President  resumes  his  office.
• S3: The Deputy Chairman is not subordinate to the Chairman. He is directly responsible to the Rajya Sabha.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/parliamentary-privileges-3/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• A CBDC is the legal tender issued by a central bank in a digital form. It is the same as a fiat currency and is exchangeable one-to-one with the fiat currency. Only its form is different.
• Refer: Central Bank Digital Currency – Is This the Future of Money

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Legal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. The national currency is legal tender in practically every country. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt.
• Option C: Checques are not legal tenders since they can be refused as a mode of payment settlement by a party.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: It is thought that fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family are natural Ebola virus hosts. Ebola is introduced into the human population through close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals such as fruit bats, chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, forest antelope or porcupines found ill or dead or in the rainforest.
• S2: Early supportive care with rehydration, symptomatic treatment improves survival. There is yet no licensed treatment proven to neutralise the virus but a range of blood, immunological and drug therapies are under development.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/ebola-survivors-can-trigger-outbreaks-years-after-infection/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: ASF is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic fever.
• S2: As of now, there is no approved vaccine, which is also a reason why animals are culled to prevent the spread of infection.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/23/african-swine-fever-4/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Article 18 of the constitution justifies this. Under Right to equality, A18 abolishes titular privileges (except military or academic) granted to citizens of India.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Article 361. Protection of President and Governors
• No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office,
• Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office
• The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office

Refer: UPSC CSE 2018

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, India.
• Established in 1973, the sanctuary is now an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is bounded by protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka in the northeast, and on the southeast by Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu.
• It is part of the Deccan Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The wildlife sanctuary comes under Protect Elephant and one can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area. Elephant rides are arranged by the Kerala Forest Department.

Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayanad_Wildlife_Sanctuary