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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Justice K S Puttaswamy judgment by the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the fundamental right to privacy.
- In India the law authorises non-consensual access to personal data or interception of personal communication.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The constitutional principle of a data protection law has been set out in the Justice K S Puttaswamy judgment by the Supreme Court of India that reaffirmed the fundamental right to privacy. Surveillance reform was consciously omitted by the Justice B N Srikrishna committee that released the first draft of the Personal Data Protection (PDP) bill in 2018. However, even then it stated, “no general law in India today authorises non-consensual access to personal data or interception of personal communication”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/puttaswamy-and-the-fading-promise-of-a-right/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The constitutional principle of a data protection law has been set out in the Justice K S Puttaswamy judgment by the Supreme Court of India that reaffirmed the fundamental right to privacy. Surveillance reform was consciously omitted by the Justice B N Srikrishna committee that released the first draft of the Personal Data Protection (PDP) bill in 2018. However, even then it stated, “no general law in India today authorises non-consensual access to personal data or interception of personal communication”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/puttaswamy-and-the-fading-promise-of-a-right/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- The United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- The United Nations General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding.
- The permanent members of the Security Council have veto power in the General Assembly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Russia is one of five permanent, veto-wielding powers on the council along with the United States, France, Britain and China. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/india-votes-against-russia-in-unsc/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Russia is one of five permanent, veto-wielding powers on the council along with the United States, France, Britain and China. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/india-votes-against-russia-in-unsc/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsGlobal Gender Gap Report is released by which of the following?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Global Gender Gap Report was first published in 2006 by the World Economic Forum. The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender equality
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Global Gender Gap Report was first published in 2006 by the World Economic Forum. The Global Gender Gap Index is an index designed to measure gender equality
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Chief Justice of India has the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it.
- A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court consists of at least three judges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India which consist of at least five judges of the court who sit to decide any case:
- Involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India
- For the purpose of hearing any reference” made by the President of India under Article 143.
- This provision has been mandated by Article 145 (3) of the Constitutionof India.
- The Chief Justice of Indiahas the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India which consist of at least five judges of the court who sit to decide any case:
- Involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution of India
- For the purpose of hearing any reference” made by the President of India under Article 143.
- This provision has been mandated by Article 145 (3) of the Constitutionof India.
- The Chief Justice of Indiahas the power to constitute a Constitution Bench and refer cases to it.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsAashwasan Campaign is related to which of the following disease?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Aashwasan Campaign:
- The campaign to detect TB casesacross 174 tribal districts under which door-to-door screening was done in over 68,000 villages.
- Official data showed that 3,82,811 peoplewere identified for presumptive TB after a verbal screening of over 03 crore people in these villages.
- The Aashwasan Campaign was undertaken by the Tribal Affairs and Health Ministriesand supported by USAID (United States Agency for International Development) as a technical partner and Piramal Swasthya as the implementing partner.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Aashwasan Campaign:
- The campaign to detect TB casesacross 174 tribal districts under which door-to-door screening was done in over 68,000 villages.
- Official data showed that 3,82,811 peoplewere identified for presumptive TB after a verbal screening of over 03 crore people in these villages.
- The Aashwasan Campaign was undertaken by the Tribal Affairs and Health Ministriesand supported by USAID (United States Agency for International Development) as a technical partner and Piramal Swasthya as the implementing partner.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), consider the following statements:
- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
- The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis.
- The headquarters of the Council is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-yearterms on a regional group basis. The headquarters of the Council is in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Functions:
- The UNHRC passes non-binding resolutions on human rights issues through a periodic review of all 193 UN member states called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
- It oversees expert investigation of violations in specific countries (Special Procedures).
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-yearterms on a regional group basis. The headquarters of the Council is in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Functions:
- The UNHRC passes non-binding resolutions on human rights issues through a periodic review of all 193 UN member states called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
- It oversees expert investigation of violations in specific countries (Special Procedures).
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP).
- It is for capacity augmentation of navigation on Sadiya-Dhubri stretch of Brahmaputra River.
- It is implemented with the technical assistance and investment support of the World Bank.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on NW-1 (Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system) is being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with the financial and technical support of the World Bank.
- The Project entails development of fairway with 3 meters depth between Varanasi and Haldia (Phase-I) covering a distance of 1380 km. The NW-1 passes through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and serves major cities and their industrial hinterlands.
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on NW-1 (Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system) is being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) with the financial and technical support of the World Bank.
- The Project entails development of fairway with 3 meters depth between Varanasi and Haldia (Phase-I) covering a distance of 1380 km. The NW-1 passes through West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and serves major cities and their industrial hinterlands.
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Tributary river Main River
- Dhauliganga Yamuna River
- Banas Chambal River
- Indravati Godavari River
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- 444-MW VPHEPis being built by the Tehri Hydropower Development Corporation (THDC) (on river Alaknanada (a tributary of river Ganga))
- The project is primarily funded by the World Bankand was sanctioned in 2011.
- It is proposed to be completedin June 2023.
- S1: The Dhauliganga is a turbulent Himalayan river which rises in the border regions of India and China and flows south into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It joins the Alaknanda, the major source stream of the Ganges river.
- S2: The Banas is a river which lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
- S3: Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, in central India.
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- 444-MW VPHEPis being built by the Tehri Hydropower Development Corporation (THDC) (on river Alaknanada (a tributary of river Ganga))
- The project is primarily funded by the World Bankand was sanctioned in 2011.
- It is proposed to be completedin June 2023.
- S1: The Dhauliganga is a turbulent Himalayan river which rises in the border regions of India and China and flows south into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It joins the Alaknanda, the major source stream of the Ganges river.
- S2: The Banas is a river which lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
- S3: Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, in central India.
Refer: facts for prelims: : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/08/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-august-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Glacier River
- Bandarpunch Yamuna
- Bara Shigri Chenab
- Milam Mandakini
- Siachen Nubra
- Zemu Manas
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S3: Mandakini originates from the Chorabari Glacier near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, India. Mandakini is fed by Vasukiganga River at Sonprayag.
- S5: The Manas river system as a whole in Bhutan constitutes a length of 3,200 kilometres (2,000 mi), the main stem of the river is the Manas or Gongri river, which originates in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Zemu is located in Sikkim.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S3: Mandakini originates from the Chorabari Glacier near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, India. Mandakini is fed by Vasukiganga River at Sonprayag.
- S5: The Manas river system as a whole in Bhutan constitutes a length of 3,200 kilometres (2,000 mi), the main stem of the river is the Manas or Gongri river, which originates in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Zemu is located in Sikkim.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
- The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: There is no such binding provision. Contracting Parties to the Ramsar convention make a commitment to:
- designate at least one site that meets the Ramsar criteria for inclusion in the List of Wetlands of International Importance
- promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands
- include wetland conservation within their national land-use planning
- establish nature reserves on wetlands and promote wetland training, and
- consult with other Contracting Parties about the implementation of the Ramsar Convention.
- See https://www.environment.gov.au/water/wetlands/ramsar
- S3: As per the definitions stated under the rules, “wetland” means an area or of marsh, fen, peatland or water…..includes all inland waters such as lakes, reservoir, tanks, backwaters, lagoon, creeks, estuaries and manmade wetland and the zone of direct influence on wetlands that is to say the drainage area or catchment region of the wetlands as determined by the authority but does not include main river channels, paddy fields and the coastal wetland.
- S2: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/320002/wetlands-conservation-and-management-rules-2010/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: There is no such binding provision. Contracting Parties to the Ramsar convention make a commitment to:
- designate at least one site that meets the Ramsar criteria for inclusion in the List of Wetlands of International Importance
- promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands
- include wetland conservation within their national land-use planning
- establish nature reserves on wetlands and promote wetland training, and
- consult with other Contracting Parties about the implementation of the Ramsar Convention.
- See https://www.environment.gov.au/water/wetlands/ramsar
- S3: As per the definitions stated under the rules, “wetland” means an area or of marsh, fen, peatland or water…..includes all inland waters such as lakes, reservoir, tanks, backwaters, lagoon, creeks, estuaries and manmade wetland and the zone of direct influence on wetlands that is to say the drainage area or catchment region of the wetlands as determined by the authority but does not include main river channels, paddy fields and the coastal wetland.
- S2: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/320002/wetlands-conservation-and-management-rules-2010/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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