[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 05 Sep 2022

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is the equivalent provision for aggravated rape. A person can be charged with this offence in certain aggravating circumstances, such as if the rape occurs within a relationship of trust or authority, or if it leads to pregnancy, among others. Under POCSO, the consent of a person under the age of 18 is irrelevant, regardless of the nature and circumstance of the sexual interaction, or the particulars of the person with whom it takes place. This means that any sex with a minor is rape.
• The Act also provides for mandatory reporting of sexual offences. This casts a legal duty upon a person who has knowledge that a child has been sexually abused to report the offence; if he fails to do so, he may be punished with six months’ imprisonment and/ or a fine. POCSO was enacted pursuant to Article 15 of the Constitution, which allows the state to make special provisions for women and children, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to protect children from sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/changing-the-age-of-consent/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/india-bangladesh-ties/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 and 3: Teesta River originates from the Pahunri glacier. Brahmaputra originates in Angsi glacier. Teesta is a tributary of Brahmaputra. So, 1 is wrong.
• But, Teesta flows through West Bengal and Sikkim, before going to Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh. Statement 3 is incorrect.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teesta_River
• http://www.india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Brahmaputra
• Statement 2:  Rangeet is a tributary of the Teesta river, which is the largest river in Sikkim. It also originates in Sikkim.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangeet_River

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/india-bangladesh-ties/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• ILO recently released a World Social Protection report specific to Asia and the Pacific
• Key findings:
  • No access to social protection: Almost 53%of the population in the world has no social protection (56% in the Asia-Pacific and in India over 76% (Bangladesh has a higher % of people under social protection) have no social protection)
  • Spending on social protection: World average is 9% (twelve points nine), while that in India is just 8.6% (eight points six) (Economic Survey further elaborates that in 2021-22)
  • India’s social security spending: Lower than 5% of GDP per capita.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/ilo-world-social-protection-report-2020-22/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Constitutional Provisions for Minority:
• Article 29:
  • It provides that any section of the citizens residing in any part of India having a distinct language, script or culture of its own, shall have the right to conserve the same.
  • It grants protection to both religious minorities as well as linguistic minorities.
  • However, the SC held that the scope of this article is not necessarily restricted to minorities only, as the use of the word ‘section of citizens’in the Article includes minorities as well as the majority.
• Article 30:
  • All minorities shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
  • The protection under Article 30 is confined only to minorities (religious or linguistic)and does not extend to any section of citizens (as under Article 29).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-september-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Article 350-B: The 7th Constitutional (Amendment) Act 1956 inserted this article which provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minoritiesappointed by the President of India.
• This constitutional body of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities falls under the Ministry of Minority Affairs

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-september-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1:The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017 provides for 26 weeks paid maternity leave for women employees. The maternity leave can be availed 8 weeks before the expected date of delivery. So, S1 is wrong.
• S2:Every establishment with more than 50 employees to provide for crèche facilities for working mothers and such mothers will be permitted to make four visits during working hours to look after and feed the child in the crèche. So, S2 is wrong.
• S3:Women, who are expecting after having 2 children, get a reduced 12 weeks paid maternity leave. So, S3 is correct.
• See http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=159039

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-september-2022/

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/2022/09/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The dam is located in the upper reaches of the river Periyar, which flows into Kerala after originating in Tamil Nadu.
• S2:  The reservoir is within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The water diverted from the reservoir is first used for power generation in lower Periyar (by Tamil Nadu) before flowing into the Suruliyar, a tributary of Vaigai river, and then for irrigating nearly 2.08 lakh hectares in Theni and four other districts farther away.
• S3: The dam is Located in Kerala, controlled by Tamil Nadu.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/05/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-5-september-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Option A and D are examples of human capital and option B is physical capital.
• Straight from Wikipedia: “Social capital broadly refers to those factors of effectively functioning social groups that include such things as interpersonal relationships, a shared sense of identity, a shared understanding, shared norms, shared values, trust, cooperation, and reciprocity.” Option D is the correct answer.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2019