[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 26 Nov 2022

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Residuary legislative powers were vested in the Governor-General under the Government of India Act of 1935.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/constitution-day/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, for ‘We the people of India’. After being unnoticed for a long, the day began to be celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015
• The Constitution of India after more than 72 years of its adoption continues to function as the framework within which the government of our country operates.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/constitution-day/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Millets score over rice and wheat, whether in terms of vitamins, minerals and crude fibre content or amino acid profile. They are also hardier and drought-resistant crops, which has to do with their short growing season (70-100 days, as against 120-150 days for paddy/wheat) and lower water requirement (350-500 mm versus 600-1,200 mm).
• Millet crops sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
• Government provides Minimum Support price for selected millets.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/indias-push-for-millets/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• It sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens’ right to information.
• It replaced the former Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
• This act was enacted in order to consolidate the fundamental right in the Indian constitution ‘freedom of speech’. Since RTI is implicit in the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, it is an implied fundamental right.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The overall growth in the dairy sector for the last 20 years has been between 4-5 per cent per annum, and lately, it has accelerated to even 6 per cent. In comparison, cereals have been growing at about 1.6 per cent per annum over the same period.
• It is well known that “Operation Flood” (OF) that started in the 1970s transformed this sector. The institutional innovation of a cooperative model, steered by Verghese Kurien, changed the structure of this sector.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Black Rhino: Critically Endangered
  • ref: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/black-rhino
• Javan Rhino: Critically endangered
  • Ref: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/javan-rhino
• White Rhino : Near Threatened
  • Ref: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/white-rhino

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S2: Black rhinos are listed as “Critically Endangered” on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. More>>
• S1 and S3 : The greater one-horned rhino (or “Indian rhino”) is the largest of the rhino species. More>> (IUCN: vulnerable)

• S1: White rhinos https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/white-rhino

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Indian rhinoceros also called the Indian rhino, it is the largest of the rhino species.
• It is native to the Indian subcontinent.
• It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: Leprosy:

• Also known as Hansen’s disease (HD), it is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
• Infection can lead to damage to the nerves, respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
• Though not very contagious, leprosy is spread by extensive contact between people and is cured with multidrug therapy.
• Leprosy is curable with the combination of drugs known as Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/11/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-november-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• About GI tag:
  • A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
  • Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
• Security:
  • Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer can misuse the name to market similar products. It also provides comfort to customers about the authenticity of that product.
• Who is a registered proprietor of a geographical indication?
  • Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law can be a registered proprietor.
  • Their name should be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor for the Geographical Indication applied for.
• How long the registration of Geographical Indication is valid?
  • The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
  • It can be renewed from time to time for a further period of 10 years each.
  • In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003. The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.

Refer: https://ipindia.gov.in/registered-gls.htm