[MISSION 2023] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 August 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The JCPOA was the result of prolonged negotiations between 2013 and 2015 between Iran and P5+1 (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States + Germany).
• Under the deal, Iran agreed to significantly cut its stores of centrifuges, enriched uranium and heavy water, all key components for nuclear weapons.
• Iran also agreed to implement a protocol that would allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access its nuclear sites to ensure Iran would not be able to develop nuclear weapons in secret.
• While the West agreed to lift sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear proliferation, other sanctions addressing alleged abuses of human rights and Iran’s ballistic missile programme remained in place.
• The US committed to lifting sanctions on oil exports but continued to restrict financial transactions, which have deterred international trade with Iran.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/iran-may-accept-eu-proposal-to-revive-nuclear-deal-if-demands-met-report/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family.
• Reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.
• Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
• Functions:
• Works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
• Seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/iran-may-accept-eu-proposal-to-revive-nuclear-deal-if-demands-met-report/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014.
• S2 is incorrect.
• S3 is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
• S4 is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification.
• Source: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/indias-additional-protocol-enters-force

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/iran-may-accept-eu-proposal-to-revive-nuclear-deal-if-demands-met-report/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• French Government’s highest civilian award “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur” was presented to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. This honour is being conferred to him because he delivered a speech in French in 2021. Shashi Tharoor had also received a similar honour “the ‘Encomienda de la Real Order Espanola de Carlos III”, by the Spanish Government in 2010.
  • Legion of Honour is a French order of merit.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte set up the honour in 1802.
  • This honour is conferred for excellent civil or military conduct.

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• NAMASTE (National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) Scheme:
• It is a joint venture between;
  • The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
  • The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
• The main objective of the scheme is to ensure:
  • Zero fatalities in sanitation work in India.
  • No sanitation workers come in direct contact with human faecal matter.
  • All Sewer and Septic tank sanitation workers have access to alternative livelihoods.

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• As per the Ministry of Finance’s new direction, all income-tax payers will not be eligible to join APY from October 1.
• About APY
  • Launched in 2015, it aimed at creating a universal social security systemfor all Indians ( esp. focused on the poor, under-privileged and workers in the unorganized sector). It has over 2 crore subscribers
  • Eligibility: bank account holder in the age group of 18 to 40 years
  • Benefits: Minimum monthly pension of Rs 1000 to 5000 per monthafter the age of 60 years. In case of death, the spouse will get a guaranteed pension for a lifetime.
  • Nodal agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) (Statutory authorityto administer the National Pension System (NPS), under the Ministry of Finance)
  • NPS is a government-sponsored pension scheme(launched in 2004) for government employees as well as any individual citizen of India (both resident and non-resident) in the age group of 18-65.

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: This is the reason why this policy was introduced.
• Statement 2: The action by different Ministries/ Departments shall be monitored by DIPP which shall be the nodal department to coordinate, guide and oversee implementation and future development of IPRs in India.

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

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.
• https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/aug/05/survey-marginal-decline-seen–in-keralas-wild-elephant-population-2014187.html

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Distance from Great Nicobar to Sri Lanka is 1,437 km. Distance from Great Nicobar to Sumatra is 1,192 km.
• Context: The United States, Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Singaporean militaries have begun annual joint combat exercises on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island.
• Concerns: The expanded drills are seen by China as a threat. Chinese state media have accused the U.S. of building an Indo-Pacific alliance, similar to NATO, as a means to intentionally provoke conflict.

Refer: Facts For Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/13/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-august-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Abolition of untouchability comes under Right to Equality.
• Protection of the interests of minorities comes under Cultural and Educational Rights.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017