[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 1 Dec 2022

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Meghalaya was carved out of Assam & became a full-fledged state in 1972. They share 884 km of border. 12 points of dispute between the two states emerged when Meghalaya refused to accept the Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) Act of 1969. Out of the 12, border disputes along six sectors have been partially resolved last year (2021).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/assam-meghalaya-border-dispute-3/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Gross domestic product (GDP) is the single standard indicator used across the globe to indicate the health of a nation’s economy: one single number that represents the monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific period.
• Only newly produced goods are counted. Transactions in existing goods, such as second-handed cars, are not included as these do not involve the production of new goods.
• GDP considers only marketed goods.
• Much of the work done by women at home taking care of the children, aged, chores etc. which is called care economy is outside the GDP.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/how-to-read-q2-gdp-data/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Real GDP, which is the GDP after taking away the effect of inflation, is a derived metric. All Budget calculations start with the nominal GDP.
• Real GDP = Nominal GDP — Inflation Rate
• However, from the perspective of the common people, real GDP is what matters. The difference between the real and nominal GDP shows the levels of inflation in the year.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/how-to-read-q2-gdp-data/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Oil ministry committee under economist Kirit Parikh has recommended liberalizing the pricing of gas produced from legacy fields of state-run operators, recommending a floor and ceiling price, and complete pricing freedom starting January 1, 2027.
• Gas from legacy fields is described as ‘APM (administered pricing mechanism) gas’ and is allotted by the government.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/gas-pricing-freedom/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The World Meteorological Organization has published its first State of Global Water Resources report in order to assess the effects of climate, environmental and societal change on the Earth’s water resources.
• The recent UN climate change conference, COP27, urged governments to further integrate water into adaptation efforts, the first-time Water has been referred to in a COP outcome document in recognition of its critical importance.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/wmos-state-of-global-water-resources-2021/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Brow-antlered deer
• Common Name: Sangai, Brow antlered deer, Dancing Deer
• Status: State animal of Manipur, Schedule-1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Endangered on IUCN Red List

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Kashmir stag (Cervus hanglu hanglu), also called hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir, India.
• The sangai is an endemic and endangered subspecies of Eld’s deer found only in Manipur, India.
• Feral Horses are free roaming horse also known as wild horses, found only in the Dibru Saikhowa National Park of Assam. Dibru Saikhowa Biosphere reserve in north east has herd of approximately 79 bright coloured wild horses in India.
• The lion-tailed macaque, or the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India.
• Silent Valley has the largest number of lion tailed macaque in South India. Other protected areas in Kerala include Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve and its premises (Gavi and Konni), Eravikulam National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Annaimalai Tiger Reserve, New Amarambalam Reserved Forest, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary and Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary and Wayanad region.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-december-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is an Indian nature conservation organization.
• It was formed in 1998 in response to the many crises confronting India’s wildlife and wild habitats.
• WTI is a registered charity in India (under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, 1961)
• for 2 and 3 statements, refer https://www.wti.org.in/our-story/

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-december-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
• S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
• S3: This is common knowledge.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-december-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: COP15- Indigenous group to benefit from Rooibos tea
• It is endemic to South Africa.
• It is a natural herb unique to the South African Cedarberg Mountains.
• The natural herb is then processed into a naturally soothing drink, sweet in taste, naturally caffeine free, additive free, preservative free, colourant free and very low in tannin.
• The San and Khoi communities were the first to learn about the health benefits.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/01/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-december-2022/