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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following personalities was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Tibetan spiritual leader – Dalai Lama (14th), was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022.
- Background:
- The leader is the recipient of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The Dalai Lama has developed his philosophy of peace based on the concept of universal responsibility embracing all mankind as well as nature.
- About the Gandhi Mandela Award:
- The Gandhi Mandela Foundation – a government of India registered Trust, NGO, has constituted an international prize – the Gandhi Mandela Award, on the 150th birth anniversary (2019) of the Father of the Nation, MK Gandhi.
- The award is given to personalities who have carried forward the legacies of Gandhi and Mandela by making significant contributions in the fields of Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Sports and Innovation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Tibetan spiritual leader – Dalai Lama (14th), was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022.
- Background:
- The leader is the recipient of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The Dalai Lama has developed his philosophy of peace based on the concept of universal responsibility embracing all mankind as well as nature.
- About the Gandhi Mandela Award:
- The Gandhi Mandela Foundation – a government of India registered Trust, NGO, has constituted an international prize – the Gandhi Mandela Award, on the 150th birth anniversary (2019) of the Father of the Nation, MK Gandhi.
- The award is given to personalities who have carried forward the legacies of Gandhi and Mandela by making significant contributions in the fields of Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Sports and Innovation.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Plate tectonics.
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- Plate tectonics theory is contrary to continental drift theory.
- It is the theory that Earth’s outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.
- The driving force behind plate tectonics is convection in the mantle.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Plate tectonics is the modern version of continental drift, a theory first proposed by scientist Alfred Wegener in 1912.
- Wegener didn’t have an explanation for how continents could move around the planet, but researchers do now.
- Plate tectonics is thus said to be the unifying theory of geology.
- The driving force behind plate tectonics is convection in the mantle. Hot material near the Earth’s core rises, and colder mantle rock sinks.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Plate tectonics is the modern version of continental drift, a theory first proposed by scientist Alfred Wegener in 1912.
- Wegener didn’t have an explanation for how continents could move around the planet, but researchers do now.
- Plate tectonics is thus said to be the unifying theory of geology.
- The driving force behind plate tectonics is convection in the mantle. Hot material near the Earth’s core rises, and colder mantle rock sinks.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsFrom the theory of continental drift, the forces behind the drifting of continents are:
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- Tidal force
- Gravitational force
- Pole-fleeing force
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The first detailed theory of continental drift was proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. With the help of large geologic and paleontological data, Wegener put forward that throughout most of geologic time period, there was only one continent, that is called Pangea. In the Triassic Period, Pangea got fragmented, and the parts began to separate and move from one another.
- According to Wegener, the drift was in two directions:
- Equatorwards due to the interaction of forces of gravity, pole-fleeing force (due to centrifugal force caused by Earth’s rotation) and buoyancy, and
- Westwards due to tidal currents and this is because of Earth’s motion (According to Wegener, since Earth rotates from west to east, the tidal currents act from east to west).
- Wegener suggested that tidal force (gravitational pull of Moon and to a lesser extent, Sun) also played a major role.
- The polar-fleeing force relates to the rotation of Earth. The shape of Earth is not a perfect sphere; there is a bulge at the equator. The rotation of Earth causes this bulge.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The first detailed theory of continental drift was proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. With the help of large geologic and paleontological data, Wegener put forward that throughout most of geologic time period, there was only one continent, that is called Pangea. In the Triassic Period, Pangea got fragmented, and the parts began to separate and move from one another.
- According to Wegener, the drift was in two directions:
- Equatorwards due to the interaction of forces of gravity, pole-fleeing force (due to centrifugal force caused by Earth’s rotation) and buoyancy, and
- Westwards due to tidal currents and this is because of Earth’s motion (According to Wegener, since Earth rotates from west to east, the tidal currents act from east to west).
- Wegener suggested that tidal force (gravitational pull of Moon and to a lesser extent, Sun) also played a major role.
- The polar-fleeing force relates to the rotation of Earth. The shape of Earth is not a perfect sphere; there is a bulge at the equator. The rotation of Earth causes this bulge.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Seafloor spreading.
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- Seafloor spreading is the result of mantle convection.
- Seafloor spreading helps explain continental drift in the theory of plate tectonics.
- Seafloor spreading occurs at both convergent and divergent plate boundaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Seafloor spreading is a geologic process in which tectonic plates—large slabs of Earth’s lithosphere—split apart from each other.
- Seafloor spreading and other tectonic activity processes are the result of mantle convection. Mantle convection is the slow, churning motion of Earth’s mantle. Convection currents carry heat from the lower mantle and core to the lithosphere. Convection currents also “recycle” lithospheric materials back to the mantle.
- Seafloor spreading occurs at divergent plate boundaries. As tectonic plates slowly move away from each other, heat from the mantle’s convection currents makes the crust more plastic and less dense. The less-dense material rises, often forming a mountain or elevated area of the seafloor.
- Seafloor spreading helps explain continental drift in the theory of plate tectonics.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Seafloor spreading is a geologic process in which tectonic plates—large slabs of Earth’s lithosphere—split apart from each other.
- Seafloor spreading and other tectonic activity processes are the result of mantle convection. Mantle convection is the slow, churning motion of Earth’s mantle. Convection currents carry heat from the lower mantle and core to the lithosphere. Convection currents also “recycle” lithospheric materials back to the mantle.
- Seafloor spreading occurs at divergent plate boundaries. As tectonic plates slowly move away from each other, heat from the mantle’s convection currents makes the crust more plastic and less dense. The less-dense material rises, often forming a mountain or elevated area of the seafloor.
- Seafloor spreading helps explain continental drift in the theory of plate tectonics.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The largest volcano in our Solar System is found on Earth.
- A volcanic eruption must be accompanied by an earthquake.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Olympus Mons is a shield volcano located in Mars’ western hemisphere. It is the largest volcano in the solar system.
- Some, but not all, earthquakes are related to volcanoes.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Olympus Mons is a shield volcano located in Mars’ western hemisphere. It is the largest volcano in the solar system.
- Some, but not all, earthquakes are related to volcanoes.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Platform for Action is an agenda for women’s empowerment. It aims at accelerating the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women and at removing all the obstacles to women’s active participation in all spheres of public and private life through a full and equal share in economic, social, cultural and political decision-making.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Platform for Action is an agenda for women’s empowerment. It aims at accelerating the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women and at removing all the obstacles to women’s active participation in all spheres of public and private life through a full and equal share in economic, social, cultural and political decision-making.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsTheme for the World Children’s Day 2022 is
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( NCPCR) launched the “Training Modules for the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Protocols for Restoration and Repatriation of Children” along with the GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite (Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child) on the occasion of World Children’s Day ( 20th November).
- Theme for the World Child Rights Day is “Inclusion of Children”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( NCPCR) launched the “Training Modules for the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Protocols for Restoration and Repatriation of Children” along with the GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite (Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child) on the occasion of World Children’s Day ( 20th November).
- Theme for the World Child Rights Day is “Inclusion of Children”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsInternational Labour Organisation, Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The two ILO Conventions on child labour are Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age and Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The two ILO Conventions on child labour are Convention No. 138 on Minimum Age and Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The right to marry is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The right to marriage is also stated under the Human Rights Charter within the meaning of the right to start a family.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The right to marry is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The right to marriage is also stated under the Human Rights Charter within the meaning of the right to start a family.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsNetworked Readiness Index is released by
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India is now placed at 61st rank (out of 134 countries) as per the Network Readiness Index 2022 (NRI 2022). It improved its position by 6 ranks
- Network readiness is a key indicator of how countries are doing in the digital world
- The report has been prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC
- India leads in several indicators such as 1st rank in “AI talent concentration”, 2nd rank in “Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” etc.
- United States takes the 1st spot from the Netherlands (4th) as the most network-ready society
- Note: It is different from the Networked Readiness Index by WEF.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India is now placed at 61st rank (out of 134 countries) as per the Network Readiness Index 2022 (NRI 2022). It improved its position by 6 ranks
- Network readiness is a key indicator of how countries are doing in the digital world
- The report has been prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC
- India leads in several indicators such as 1st rank in “AI talent concentration”, 2nd rank in “Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” etc.
- United States takes the 1st spot from the Netherlands (4th) as the most network-ready society
- Note: It is different from the Networked Readiness Index by WEF.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-november-2022/
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