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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the recently launched NIPUN Bharat Mission.
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- The Mission has been launched under the aegis of Samagra Shiksha Scheme.
- It focuses on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NIPUN Bharat (ensure that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27)
- The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/where-no-child-is-left-behind/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NIPUN Bharat (ensure that every child in the country attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27)
- The mission planned as per the new National Education Policy (NEP) has been launched under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. It will focus on providing access and retaining children in foundational years of schooling, teacher capacity building; development of high quality and diversified student and teacher resources and tracking the progress of each child in achieving learning outcomes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/where-no-child-is-left-behind/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:
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- It is a statutory body set up under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
- It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- It monitors the implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- NCPCR is a statutory body set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
- It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- It monitors the implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- NCPCR is a statutory body set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
- It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- It monitors the implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Article 25 of the Constitution of India:
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- It guarantees freedom of religion to all persons in India.
- It declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 25 of the Indian Constitution gives one freedom of conscience, to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens. But this doesn’t ensure that one can forcibly convert others. In Rev Stanislaus Case (1977) SC said that the right to propagate (under Art 25) doesn’t mean the right to convert.
- In order to restrict religious conversion carried out by force, fraud or inducements, several states have enacted “Freedom of Religion laws” e.g. Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh etc.
- Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 25 of the Indian Constitution gives one freedom of conscience, to profess, practice, and propagate religion to all citizens. But this doesn’t ensure that one can forcibly convert others. In Rev Stanislaus Case (1977) SC said that the right to propagate (under Art 25) doesn’t mean the right to convert.
- In order to restrict religious conversion carried out by force, fraud or inducements, several states have enacted “Freedom of Religion laws” e.g. Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh etc.
- Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to The Places of Worship Act, 1991, consider the following statements:
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- It was enacted to freeze the status of all places of worship in the country as it was in 1991.
- It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the AMASR Act 1958.
- It manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
- S2: The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
- The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
- S3: In the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, the Constitution Bench led by former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi referred to the law and said it manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Act says that no person shall convert any place of worship of any religious denomination into one of a different denomination or section. It contains a declaration that a place of worship shall continue to be as it was on August 15, 1947.
- S2: The 1991 Act will not apply in some cases. It will not apply to ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains that are covered by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It will also not apply to any suit that has been finally settled or disposed of, any dispute that has been settled by the parties before the 1991 Act came into force, or to the conversion of any place that took place by acquiescence.
- The Act specifically exempted from its purview the place of worship commonly referred to as Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. It was done to allow the pending litigation to continue as well as to preserve the scope for a negotiated settlement.
- S3: In the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, the Constitution Bench led by former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi referred to the law and said it manifests the secular values of the Constitution and strictly prohibits retrogression.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsAtal Innovation Mission is set up under the
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About AIM:
- AIM (by Niti Aayog) is mandated to create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation ecosystem of the country and revolutionise the innovation eco-system – touching upon the entire innovation life cycle through various programs.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About AIM:
- AIM (by Niti Aayog) is mandated to create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation ecosystem of the country and revolutionise the innovation eco-system – touching upon the entire innovation life cycle through various programs.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following states is Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- TN government has notified Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as the 17th wildlife sanctuary under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thus connecting Cauvery North, Cauvery South (both TN) with the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka).
- It will help in the movement of elephants through elephant corridors.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- TN government has notified Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as the 17th wildlife sanctuary under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thus connecting Cauvery North, Cauvery South (both TN) with the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary (Karnataka).
- It will help in the movement of elephants through elephant corridors.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsAccording to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
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- Gharial
- Indian wild ass
- Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIf a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act,1972, what is the implication?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsOrganic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?
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- OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
- Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
- Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation;
- Statement 1 and 2: A major advantage of OLED over LCD is that it is lightweight and has flexible plastic substrates.
- OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates, leading to the possible fabrication of flexible organic light-emitting diodes for other new applications, such as roll-up displays embedded in fabrics or clothing.
- If a substrate like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be used, the displays may be produced inexpensively.
- Furthermore, plastic substrates are shatter-resistant, unlike the glass displays used in LCD devices.
- Statement 3: At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2010, Samsung demonstrated a laptop computer with a large, transparent OLED display featuring up to 40% transparency.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation;
- Statement 1 and 2: A major advantage of OLED over LCD is that it is lightweight and has flexible plastic substrates.
- OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates, leading to the possible fabrication of flexible organic light-emitting diodes for other new applications, such as roll-up displays embedded in fabrics or clothing.
- If a substrate like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can be used, the displays may be produced inexpensively.
- Furthermore, plastic substrates are shatter-resistant, unlike the glass displays used in LCD devices.
- Statement 3: At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2010, Samsung demonstrated a laptop computer with a large, transparent OLED display featuring up to 40% transparency.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-november-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Li-Fi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
- It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Li-fi is loosely expanded to Light-Fidelity. Using precisely controlled light modulation, data can be transmitted using regular, visible light.
- Statement 2: It will be 10-100 times faster than current-generation WiFi, and also very secure.
- http://www.sciencealert.com/li-fi-tested-in-the-real-world-for-the-first-time-is-100-times-faster-than-wi-fi
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Li-fi is loosely expanded to Light-Fidelity. Using precisely controlled light modulation, data can be transmitted using regular, visible light.
- Statement 2: It will be 10-100 times faster than current-generation WiFi, and also very secure.
- http://www.sciencealert.com/li-fi-tested-in-the-real-world-for-the-first-time-is-100-times-faster-than-wi-fi
Refer: UPSC CSE 2016
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