[MISSION 2022] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 29 March 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Wagon Tragedy:
  • A noteworthy event of the British suppression was the wagon tragedy when approximately 60 Mappila prisoners on their way to prison, were suffocated to death in a closed railway goods wagon.
• What was Mapilla rebellion?
  • The Mapilla rebellion or Moplah Rebellion (Moplah Riots) of 1921 was the culmination of a series of riots by Moplahs (Muslims of Malabar) in the 19th and early 20th centuries against the British and the Hindu landlords in Malabar (Northern Kerala).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/malabar-rebellion-of-1921-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Mapilla rebellion or Moplah Rebellion (Moplah Riots) of 1921 was the culmination of a series of riots by Moplahs (Muslims of Malabar) in the 19th and early 20th centuries against the British and the Hindu landlords in Malabar (Northern Kerala).
• The year 2021 will mark the 100th year anniversary of the uprising.
• The resistance which started against the British colonial rule and the feudal system later ended in communal violence between Hindus and Muslims.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/malabar-rebellion-of-1921-2/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: As per Article 239 of the Constitution of India, President of India appoints the Administrator of Union Territory.
• S2: The proposal for appointment of Administrator/Lt. Governor in the UTs is initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and approval of the President of India is obtained through the Prime Minister of India.
• S3: Power of parliament to make laws:
  • The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the three lists (including the State List) for the union territories.
  • The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
  • A regulation made by the President has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/chandigarh-employees-to-be-under-central-civil-services-rules/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The right to privacy is also recognized as a basic human rights under Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Act, 1948, which state as follows: “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attack upon his honour and reputation.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/criminal-procedure-identification-bill/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1:  The TDPS covers 50% of the urban population and 75% of the rural population, with uniform entitlement of 5 kg per person per month. However, the poorest of the poor households will continue to receive 35 kg of food grains per household per month under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).
• S2: For the purpose of issuing of ration cards, eldest woman of the household of age 18 years or above is to be the head of the household.
• S3: Maternity Benefit: Pregnant women and lactating mothers will also be receiving maternity benefit of Rs. 6,000.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/ghar-ghar-ration-yojna/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: The leader of a group is the oldest female. She guides the herd in their search of food and water sources. These matriarchal units can occasionally divide into smaller, temporary groups.
• S2: A breeding pair remains together for about 3 weeks. Gestation period lasts for 22 months, yielding a single baby. During the birth, females of the herd surround the mother in order to protect her.
• S3: Adulthood starts at about 18 years of age, and the elephant has an average life expectancy of 70 years. Although sexually mature in their early teens, elephants generally only start to mate at about 20 years and stop bearing calves at about 50
• S4: South India had the highest number of wild elephants – 14,612. Among the south Indian states, Karnataka leads the table with 6,049 elephants followed by Kerala.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/permanent-body-constituted-to-prevent-elephant-deaths-on-railway-tracks/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia
• S2: It is a world heritage site.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/what-causes-coral-bleaching-at-the-great-barrier-reef-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Cnidarian, a group made up of more than 9,000 living species. Mostly marine animals, the cnidarians include the corals, hydras, jellyfish, Portuguese men-of-war, sea anemones, sea pens, sea whips, and sea fans.
• The molluscs include many familiar animals, including clams, snails, slugs, and squid, as well as some less familiar animals, like tusk shells and chitons.
• Examples of an echinoderm include a starfish, a sand dollar, a brittle star, a sea urchin, and a sea cucumber.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/what-causes-coral-bleaching-at-the-great-barrier-reef-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Kozhikode was proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City of Literature’ with the help of UNESCO.
• UNESCO’s City of Literature programme is part of the wider Creative Cities Network.
• The Network was launched in 2004, and now has member cities in seven creative fields.
• The other creative fields are: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Media Arts, and Music. A city designated as ‘Creative City of Literature’ must have a sufficient number of institutions taking care of its literary life.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-march-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a “statutory board” constituted under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (wildlife act). However, it is important to point out that the wildlife act, as originally enacted in 1972, did not provide for the NBWL. It was only through an amendment of the wildlife act in 2002 that the NBWL was constituted. 
• It is a 47-member committee, headed by the Prime Minister and the minister of environment, forest and climate change (environment minister) as vice chairperson. 
• In addition to offices and institutions directly involved in conservation and protection of wildlife, the NBWL also has the chief of army staff, defence secretary, expenditure secretary to Government of India as members. Further, the central government nominates 10 members who are eminent conservationists, ecologists and environmentalists.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-march-2022/