[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 19 Sep 2022

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty adopted in 1979 by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The United States and Palau have signed, but not ratified the treaty. The Holy See, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, and Tonga are not signatories to CEDAW.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/the-gender-pay-gap-hard-truths-and-actions-needed/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: The Constitution does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes.
• However, Article 366(25) of the Constitution only provides process to define Scheduled Tribes: “Scheduled Tribes means such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this Constitution.”
• Article 342(1):The President may with respect to any State or Union Territory, and where it is a State, after consultation with the Governor, by a public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or part of or groups within tribes or tribal communities as Scheduled Tribe in relation to that State or Union Territory.
• S2: The Constitution empowers the Presidentto specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states and union territories. Further, it permits Parliament to modify this list of notified STs.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/the-process-of-inclusion-or-exclusion-from-the-scheduled-tribes-listcontinuation-of-15sep-article/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in the four northeastern States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram [Not Manipur].
• S2: According to fifth Schedule, Each state  having  scheduled  areas  has  to establish  a  tribes  advisory  council  to  advise  on  welfare  and  advancement of  the  scheduled    It  is  to  consist  of  20  members,  three-fourths  of whom  are  to  be  the  representatives  of  the  scheduled  tribes  in  the  state legislative  assembly.
• S3: Under fifth Schedule, The president [Not the Governor] is empowered to declare an area to be a scheduled area. He can  also  increase  or  decrease  its  area, alter  its  boundary  lines,  rescind  such  designation  or make  fresh  orders  for such  redesignation  on  an  area  in  consultation  with  the  governor  of  the state concerned.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/the-process-of-inclusion-or-exclusion-from-the-scheduled-tribes-listcontinuation-of-15sep-article/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Rajaraja I is the most celebrated of the Chola kings. He engaged in naval expeditions and emerged victorious on the West Coast, Sri Lanka and conquered the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
• He defeated Cheras in the battle of Kandanur salai.
• He was also successful in the expedition of western and Eastern Chalukyas. He installed Shaktiverma on Vengi Throne.
• He constructed a dam across the Kaveri river.
• He was a devout follower of Saivism. He completed the construction of the famous Rajarajeswara temple or Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore in 1010 A.D.
• His titles: Mummidi Chola, Jayankonda and Sivapadasekara.
• He abdicated his throne for his son Rajendra Chola 1.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire, which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands.
• The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.
• The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur.
• The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuramfeatures a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva.
• The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: UNSC 1267 committee:

• It comprises all permanentand non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• The 1267list of terrorists is a global list, with a UNSC stamp.
• Limit the movement of terrorists: It discusses UN efforts to limit the movement of terrorists, especially those related to travel bans, the freezing of assets and arms embargoes for terrorism.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• FCRAregulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect the internal security of the country.
• The Act, first enacted in 1976 was amended in the year 2010 and then 2020.
• Section 5 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 gives the Union government “unchecked and unbridled powers” to declare an organisation as being one of political nature and deny it access to funds from sources abroad.
• FCRA is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Applicability:
  • The provisions of the Act apply to the territory of India, to citizens of India who may be outside India and to companies or their branches outside India that are registered or incorporated in India.
  • The entities covered by the Act include an individual, a Hindu undivided family, an association, or a registered company.
• For how long is approval granted?
  • Once granted, FCRA registration is valid for five years. NGOs are expected to apply for renewal within six months of the date of expiry of registration. In case of failure to apply for renewal, the registration is deemed to have expired, and the NGO is no longer entitled to receive foreign funds or utilise its existing funds without permission from the ministry.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Technical textiles are defined as textile materials and products manufactured primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than aesthetic and decorative characteristics.
• Technical textiles include textiles for automotive applications, medical textiles, geotextiles, agrotextiles, and protective clothing.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the setting up of a National Technical Textiles Mission at an total outlay of ₹1,480 Crore.
• Aim: To position the country as a global leader in technical textiles and increase the use of technical textiles in the domestic market

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project and Crop Science Division is organizing Hackathon 3.0 ‘’KRITAGYA” on promoting ‘speed breeding for crop improvement’.
• The definition of KRITAGYA is KRI for Krishi meaning Agriculture, TA for Taknik meaning Technology and GYA for Gyan meaning Knowledge.
• In this competition, students, faculty and innovators/entrepreneurs from any university/technical institutions across the country can apply and participate in the program as a group.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Seed treaty or also known as the International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is a major legally bindinginternational agreement to conserve, use and manage plant genetic resources.
• It was adopted by FAO in 2001 and came into force in 2004.
• Indiais a party to it.
• The Treaty aims at:
  • Recognizes the contribution of farmers to the diversity of crops.
  • Provides accessto plant genetic materials;
  • Ensures sharing of the benefits.
  • The treaty enables sharing of 64 of our most important cropsthrough an easily accessible global pool of genetic resources.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/09/19/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-september-2022/