[MISSION 2023] INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (15 August 2022 ) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
• The federation is an Union because it is indestructible. The country is an integral whole and divided into different states only for the convenience of administration.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/renewing-indias-federalism-pledge/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• There are some units of the Indian Union which enjoy very little power. These are areas which are too small to become an independent State but which could not be merged with any of the existing States. These areas, like Chandigarh, or Lakshadweep or the capital city of Delhi, are called Union Territories. These territories do not have the powers of a State. The Central Government has special powers in running these areas. Therefore, option 3 has no connection with the Principle of federalism.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/renewing-indias-federalism-pledge/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The features of Federal Government are:
  • Dual Government ( national government and regional government)
  • Written constitution
  • Division of power between the national and regional government
  • Supremacy of the constitution
  • Rigid constitution
  • Independent judiciary
  • Bicameral legislature
• Flexible constitution is the feature of Unitary Government.

Refer: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/renewing-indias-federalism-pledge/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: “Ignorance of law cannot be an excuse for the violation of law” is a basic principle based on which statement 1 is wrong.
• Statement 2:  Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government without payment of compensation.
• Statement 3:   An appellate mechanism has been provided under the PBPT Act in the form of Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/the-spectrum-of-law-making-in-independent-india/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Yashwant Sagar (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)
  • It is one of the two Important Bird Areas (IBA)in the Indore region as well as one of the most important birding sites in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Presently it is mainly used for water supply to the city of Indoreand is also being used for fish culture on a commercial scale.
  • Yashwant Sagar is considered to be a stronghold of the vulnerable Sarus Cranein central India. Due to its vast shallow reed beds, the wetland is considered heaven to a large number of winter migratory birds.
• Ansupa Lake (Odisha, Cuttack district)
  • Ansupa Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Odisha situated in the Cuttack district.
  • The wetland is an oxbow lake formed by River Mahanadi.
• Tampara Lake (Odisha):
  • Tampara Lake is among the most prominent freshwater lakes in the State of Odisha. It is called ‘Tampara’ as the depression on the ground gradually filled with rainwater from catchment flow and was called “Tamp” by the British and subsequently termed “Tampra” by the locals.
  • The wetland is an important habitat for vulnerable species such as Cyprinus carpio, common pochard (Aythya ferina), and river tern (Sterna aurantia).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/75-ramsar-sites-in-75th-year-of-independence/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary( Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu)
  • The wetland is a protected area since 1989and declared a Bird Sanctuary.
  • It is an ideal habitat for winter migratory birds.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/75-ramsar-sites-in-75th-year-of-independence/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Nano Urea (Liquid) contains nanoscale nitrogen particles which have more surface area (10,000 times over 1 mm Urea prill) and number of particles (55,000 nitrogen particles over 1 mm Urea prill) which makes it more impactful. In comparison to Urea the uptake efficiency of Nano Urea is more than 80 %.It is thus, required in lesser measure compared to the conventional urea fertiliser to fulfil plant’s nitrogen requirement.
• It has better use efficiency than conventional urea.
• Environment friendly product, can improve Soil, Air & Water quality thus, helps in addressing the concerns of Global Warming and in meeting the UN SDGs.
• Cheaper than conventional urea.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-august-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR)

• ABR is situated at the southern-most end of the Western Ghats and spread over two southern states Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
• It is named after the Agastya Mala peak that rises up to almost 1868 metres above sea level, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• In March 2016, it was included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO.
• It covers Peppara and Shendurney wildlife sanctuaries and parts of the Neyyar sanctuary in Kerala and the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu.
• It is home to the Kanikaran tribe, one of the oldest surviving ancient tribes in the world.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-august-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Option A and D: UPI allows a customer to pay directly from a bank account to different merchants, both online and offline, without the hassle of typing credit card details, IFSC code, or net banking/wallet passwords. So, A is correct and thus D is inappropriate in this context (as we are not talking about government to people transfer through UPI).
• Option B and C: These are uncertain events, hence discarded.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Straightforward question based on the core Parliamentary democracy principles.
• The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that the executive remains responsible to the legislature.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017