[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 20 January 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law.
• It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
• It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/anti-defection-law-3/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Rajiv Gandhi was convinced that peace and political stability are a sine qua non for progress and prosperity. Therefore, to check the malaise of political horse-trading (popularly known as Aaya Ram Gaya Ram) and to curb corruption and political opportunism, he got the 52nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1985 (commonly known as Anti-Defection Act) passed soon after taking over as prime minister.
• It provided for disqualification of an elected member of legislature on the grounds of defection to another political party. It was amended subsequently through the 91st Constitution Amendment Act, 2003.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/anti-defection-law-3/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: Under the anti-defection law, the power to decide the disqualification of an MP or MLA rests with the presiding officer of the legislature.
  • The law does not specify a time frame in which such a decision has to be made.
  • the Supreme Court observed that anti-defection cases should be decided by Speakers in three months’ time.
• S2: The law allows a party to merge with or into another party provided that at least two-thirds of its legislators are in favour of the merger.
• On being elected as the presiding officer of the House, if a member, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or rejoins it after he ceases to hold that office, he won’t be disqualified.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/anti-defection-law-3/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/israel-palestine-issue-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Some of the pathogens to look out for are Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Streptococcus pneumoniae and many more. “These pathogens are commonly implicated as causative agents of healthcare associated infections because of their ability to develop resistance to antibiotics.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/bacterial-resistance-to-drugs/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has become the first tiger reserve in India to officially introduce a mascot, which has been named Bhoorsingh the Barasingha. The Barasingha or swamp deer is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh. Bhoorsingh was chosen among four variations by the Madhya Pradesh forest department.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-january-2022-3/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
• S2: it is home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006 (now the highest tiger density is in Orang National Park, Assam). Also read
• S3: It is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/20/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-january-2022-3/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Raimona National Park is a national park in Assam, India, located in Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district.
• It was declared to be National Park on 5 June 2021 by the announcement of Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion of World Environment Day at Gandhi Mandap, Guwahati.

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

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: It tries both Civil and Criminal cases. So, 1 is wrong.
• S2: We are quoting from the Gram Nyalayas Act, 2008
• “27. (1) For the purposes of section 26, the District Court shall, in consultation with the Appointment District Magistrate, prepare a panel consisting of the names of social workers at the village level having integrity for appointment as Conciliators who possess such qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by the High Court.” So, clearly 2 is correct.

Refer: https://doj.gov.in/gn/introduction

Ans: (a)

Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!

• S1: The Gram Nyayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, enjoy same salary and benefits of a Judicial Magistrate of First Class. Such Nyayadhikari are to be appointed by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court.
• S2: A Gram Nyayalaya have jurisdiction over an area specified by a notification by the State Government in consultation with the respective High Court.
• S3: Both the Central and the State Government can add or remove items in the Schedule. While the Central Government can amend the list in Schedule I and II, by notifying them and thereafter laying it in the Parliament, the State Government can amend the items in Part III of Schedule I or II, in the areas of law which the state is competent to enact law after due consultation with the respective High Court and notifying it. Such notification has to be laid in the State Legislature.

Refer: https://doj.gov.in/gn/introduction