[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 17 Sep 2022

Ans: (d)

Explanation: What is Abraham Accord:

• Brokered by the USA, Abraham Accord is a normalization agreement between UAE and Israel to establish formal diplomatic relations, later joined by Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco and in exchange Israel would suspend its plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, thereby becoming the first Gulf country to establish diplomatic and economic relations with Israel.
• UAE becomes the third Arab nation to recognize Israel after Egypt (in 1979) and Jordan (1994).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/abraham-accords-have-led-to-greater-regional-cooperation/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict envisions an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel, west of the Jordan River.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/abraham-accords-have-led-to-greater-regional-cooperation/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is the waterway separates Iran and Oman, linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
• On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south are the UAE and Musandam, an enclave of Oman.
• The Strait is 21 miles (33 km) wide at its narrowest point, but the shipping lane is just two miles (three km) wide in either direction.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/abraham-accords-have-led-to-greater-regional-cooperation/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organization.
• The creation of SCO was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China).
• The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Charter was signed during the St.Petersburg SCO Heads of State meeting in June 2002, and entered into force on 19 September 2003.
• It was preceded by the Shanghai Five mechanism.
• The SCO’s official languages are Russian and Chinese.
• Previously, SCO is comprised of Eight Member countries. Namely-
  • Kazakhstan
  • China
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Russia
  • Tajikistan
  • Uzbekistan
  • India
  • Pakistan
• Iranhas been accepted as the ninth full member of the organisation.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Sanskrit College, Benares has been most appropriate for the University. Under a proposal by Jonathan Duncan, the then resident of East India Company and the approval of Governor General Lord Carnwalis, this Govt. Sanskrit College was established in 1791.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• In the context of the trend of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education in all areas and habitations in the country, the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for ST students take their place among the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and the Kendriya Vidyalayas. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are set up in States/UTs with grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India.
• The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
• The objective of EMRS is to provide quality middle and high level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas, not only to enable them to avail of reservation in high and professional educational courses and as jobs in government and public and private sectors but also to have access to the best opportunities in education at par with the non ST population.
• As per existing EMRS Guidelines of 2010, at least one EMRS is to be set up in each Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) / Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) having 50% ST population in the area.
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs has recognised 163 priority districts having 25% or more Scheduled Tribe (ST) population for implementation of tribal development programmes including establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). Across the country, as per census 2011 figures, there are 564 sub-districts, i.e. blocks/taluka/tehsils, having more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons.
• As per the budget 2018-19, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, will have an Eklavya Model Residential School by the year 2022. In these schools, education will be entirely free.
• The EMRSs may be affiliated either to the State or Central Boards of Secondary Education as desired fit by the State Governments/UT Administration. Each State Government/UT Administration would be solely responsible for the management and effective functioning of the EMRSs.
• State Governments/UT Administration may opt for any feasible/ suitable mode of management whether by autonomous education societies; public-private partnership with reputed educational institutions; in arrangement with the State Department of Education or any other mode found suitable.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S2: The scheme guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under Samagra Shiksha.
• Students up to Class VIII are guaranteed one nutritional cooked meal at least 200 days in a year.
• S3: The Scheme comes under the Ministry of HRD.
• S1: It was launched in the year 1995 as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education (NP – NSPE), a centrally sponsored scheme. In 2004, the scheme was relaunched as the Mid Day Meal Scheme.
• The Scheme is also covered by the National Food Security Act, 2013.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation: The MDM rules 2015, provide that:

• S1: The place of serving meals to the children shall be school only.
• If the Mid-Day Meal is not provided in school on any school day due to non-availability of food grains or any other reason, the State Government shall pay food security allowance by 15th of the succeeding month.
• S2:The School Management Committee mandated under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 shall also monitor implementation of the Mid-day meal Scheme.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About NCPCR:

• S1: Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
• S: It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
• S3: The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Under the RTE Act, 2009, the NCPCR can inquire into complaints about violation of the law and can summon an individual, demand evidence, seek a magisterial enquiry as well as file a writ petition in the High Court or Supreme Court. It can also approach the government concerned for prosecution of the offender and recommend interim relief to those affected.

Refer: Facts for Prelims:  https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-september-2022/