[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 01 Sep 2022

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Art 49 [DPSP] of the Indian Constitution deals with protection of monuments and places of national importance.
• Anang Tal lake declared a monument of national importance
• It dates back to 1,060 AD. Anang Tal is situated to the north of Jog Maya temple and approximately 500 metres to the northwest of Qutub Complex. It was built by the 11th Century Tomar king Anang Pal Tomar.
• Monuments of National Importance: Under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act,1958. The Central Government is authorised to maintain, protect and promote the monuments.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/abysmal-state-of-heritage-conservation/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: Constitutional & legislative provisions related to Trafficking in India:

• Article 23: Trafficking in Human Beings or Persons is prohibitedunder the Constitution of India under Article 23 (1).
• The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA): It is the premier legislation for the prevention of trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.
• Section 370 and 370A of IPC:It provides for comprehensive measures to counter the menace of human trafficking including the trafficking of children for exploitation in any form including physical exploitation or any form of sexual exploitation, slavery, servitude, or the forced removal of organs.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/only-16-of-human-trafficking-cases-in-2021-saw-convictions/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• He was the most popular Bhakthi reformer from Bengal
• He was born at Nabadwip(Bengal)
• He was the disciple of Keshav Bharti.
• He was also known as Gouranga and Vishwambar
• He preached Vaishnavism in Bengal and Odisha
• Puri became the main centre of his activities
• He was also the first to introduce Kirtans in Bhakthi movement
• The form of Vaishnavism that he preached came to be called as ‘Gudik Vaishnavism’

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• UNICEF and WHO released this report to see progress on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and linkages between WASH and infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Key findings:
• Nearly 4 bn people are at risk since over 50% of health facilities in the world lack basic hygiene services.
• Achieving universal access to WASHin health care facilities requires political will and strong leadership at both national and facility levels
• Achieving it is highly cost-effectiveand would yield substantial health benefits.
• Universal basic WASH servicescould be achieved in 46 least developed countries (LDCs) by 2030 for less than US$10 billion.
• The WHO and UNICEFrelease progress updates on WASH in households, WASH in schools and WASH in health care facilities every two years.
• WHO’s WASH Strategy has been developed in response to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 3:Good Health and Well Being, SDG 6: Clean Water And Sanitation).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-september-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Annual report of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was recently released by the government, for the period of July 2020 to June 2021.
• It shows:
  • A decline in the unemployment rate
  • Improved labour force participation ratio
  • Sustained economic recovery from the shadow of the pandemic.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-september-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• About IPC: It is an autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. IPC is created to set standards of drugs in the country.
  • It’s basic function is to update regularly the standards of drugs commonly required for treatment of diseases prevailing in this region. It publishes official documents for improving Quality of Medicines by way of adding new and updating existing monographs in the form of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP). It further promotes rational use of generic medicines by publishing National Formulary of India.
• The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission is India’s National Coordination Centre for pharmacovigilance. Pharmacovigilance can be defined as the practice of monitoring the effects of medical drugs after they have been licensed for use, especially in order to identify and evaluate previously unreported adverse reactions.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The first submarine of the class, INS Kalvari, was commissioned in December 2017 and the second, INS Khanderi, in September 2019. A fourth submarine, Vela, was launched into the water in May 2019 and the fifth, Vagir, in November 2020, and both are undergoing sea trials. The Scorpene class submarines are one of the most advanced conventional submarines in the world. The Scorpene class of submarines were designed by French naval shipbuilding firm DCNS in partnership with Spanish shipbuilding firm Navantia.
• Project 75I Under this project of the Indian Navy, six latest-generation attack submarines are being built. They are expected to be completed by 2022. The project is taking shape at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai. Naval Group is among the five Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) shortlisted for the Navy’s project that was processed through the Strategic Partnership (SP) model of defence procurement. MDL and Larsen & Toubro are the two Indian companies shortlisted under it.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
• TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
• Statement 2: It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network.
• It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
• http://www.traffic.org/overview

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The 42nd Amendment added new Directive Principles, viz Article 39A, Article 43A and Article 48A.
• Article 43A deals with ‘Participation of workers in management of industries’.
• http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend42.htm

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 and 3: Sankirtana performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur. So, both 1 and 3 are correct.
• Statement 2: Since drums are also used, statement 2 is incorrect.
• https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/sankirtana-ritual-singing-drumming-and-dancing-of-manipur-00843

refer: UPSC CSE 2017