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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Article 14 of the Constitution of India forbids class legislation but does not forbid classification.
- The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950 allows only members of Hindu and Buddhist religions to be recognised as SCs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 14 forbids class legislation but does not forbid classification.
- When enacted, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950, initially provided for recognising only Hindus as SCs, to address the social disability arising out of the practice of untouchability.
- The Order was amended in 1956 to include Dalits who had converted to Sikhism and once more in 1990 to include Dalits who had converted to Buddhism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/inclusion-of-dalit-christians-dalit-muslims-in-sc-list/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 14 forbids class legislation but does not forbid classification.
- When enacted, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950, initially provided for recognising only Hindus as SCs, to address the social disability arising out of the practice of untouchability.
- The Order was amended in 1956 to include Dalits who had converted to Sikhism and once more in 1990 to include Dalits who had converted to Buddhism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/inclusion-of-dalit-christians-dalit-muslims-in-sc-list/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Article 11 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void.
- The term ‘untouchability’ has been defined in Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressly provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
- The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/inclusion-of-dalit-christians-dalit-muslims-in-sc-list/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. In other words, it expressly provides for the doctrine of judicial review. This power has been conferred on the Supreme Court (Article 32) and the high courts (Article 226) that can declare a law unconstitutional and invalid on the ground of contravention of any of the Fundamental Rights.
- The term ‘untouchability’ has not been defined either in the Constitution or in the Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/inclusion-of-dalit-christians-dalit-muslims-in-sc-list/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Group of Twenty (G20):
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- The Group of Twenty (G20) was formed in 1999 in the backdrop of the financial crisis of the late 1990s that hit East Asia and Southeast Asia.
- It aims to secure global financial stability by involving middle-income countries.
- The G20 Presidency is held by a different member country each year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- G20 (formed in 1999 (in view of the Asian Financial Crisis)) aims to secure global economic security. The presidency rotates every year. The work is coordinated by representatives of G20 countries, known as ‘Sherpas’- who work together with the finance ministers and central banks of respective countries.
- The G20 Presidency is held by a different member country each year. · The G20 Presidency rotates between members
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- G20 (formed in 1999 (in view of the Asian Financial Crisis)) aims to secure global economic security. The presidency rotates every year. The work is coordinated by representatives of G20 countries, known as ‘Sherpas’- who work together with the finance ministers and central banks of respective countries.
- The G20 Presidency is held by a different member country each year. · The G20 Presidency rotates between members
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the National Dairy Development Board:
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- It is a statutory body set up by an Act of the Parliament of India.
- It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- It implements the National Dairy Plan (NDP) as a central sector scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NDDB is a statutory body, founded by Dr Verghese Kurien, formed with the objective to boost, finance and support producer-owned and controlled organizations in the dairy Industry. NDDB implements the National Dairy Plan (NDP) as a central sector scheme.
- It is under the ownership of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of the Government of India
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NDDB is a statutory body, founded by Dr Verghese Kurien, formed with the objective to boost, finance and support producer-owned and controlled organizations in the dairy Industry. NDDB implements the National Dairy Plan (NDP) as a central sector scheme.
- It is under the ownership of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying of the Government of India
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Distance from Great Nicobar to Sri Lanka is 1,437 km. Distance from Great Nicobar to Sumatra is 1,192 km.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Distance from Great Nicobar to Sri Lanka is 1,437 km. Distance from Great Nicobar to Sumatra is 1,192 km.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsMangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) is an initiative launched by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in partnership with Indonesia, MAC was launched at the COP27 Summit in Egypt to scale up and accelerate the conservation and restoration of the mangrove forests.
- India along with Australia, Japan, Spain and Sri Lanka have joined it as partners.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in partnership with Indonesia, MAC was launched at the COP27 Summit in Egypt to scale up and accelerate the conservation and restoration of the mangrove forests.
- India along with Australia, Japan, Spain and Sri Lanka have joined it as partners.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
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- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Tamil Nadu.
- It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.
- The sanctuary has a fair population of fishing cats.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary situated near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.
- Apart from the avian fauna, the sanctuary has a fair population of golden jackal, sea turtle and fishing cat, and a healthy breeding population of smooth-coated otter.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary situated near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.
- Apart from the avian fauna, the sanctuary has a fair population of golden jackal, sea turtle and fishing cat, and a healthy breeding population of smooth-coated otter.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):
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- It is an international forum backed by the New Development Bank.
- It facilitates capacity development and enables mechanisms for supporting disaster-resilient infrastructure both in India and globally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- CRDI is an international forum backed by India and launched by the Prime Minister of India during the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit in New York in 2019.
- CDRI (secretariat in New Delhi) is an endeavour to bring countries together to share and learn from experiences in protecting essential infrastructure from disasters.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- CRDI is an international forum backed by India and launched by the Prime Minister of India during the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit in New York in 2019.
- CDRI (secretariat in New Delhi) is an endeavour to bring countries together to share and learn from experiences in protecting essential infrastructure from disasters.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the World Meteorological Organization
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- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- It aims primarily to promote disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations (headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland) responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.
- It evolved from the International Meteorological Organisation (an NGO created in 1873), culminating in the 1947 World Meteorological Convention, which formally established the WMO.
- The Convention took effect in 1950 and the WMO began operations the following year as an intergovernmental (made up of 193 countries) organisation within the UN system.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations (headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland) responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.
- It evolved from the International Meteorological Organisation (an NGO created in 1873), culminating in the 1947 World Meteorological Convention, which formally established the WMO.
- The Convention took effect in 1950 and the WMO began operations the following year as an intergovernmental (made up of 193 countries) organisation within the UN system.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Ranthambore National Park located?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-november-2022/
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