[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 2 Dec 2022

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Russia is one of five permanent, veto-wielding powers on the council along with the United States, France, Britain and China. The Security Council is charged with maintaining international peace and security.
• General Assembly resolutions carry political weight but are not legally binding. Unlike the Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/india-assumes-the-monthly-presidency-of-the-unsc/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance , Government of India and is tasked with regulating and licensing the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
• It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India.
• The agency’s headquarters are in Hyderabad, Telangana, where it moved from Delhi in 2001.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/insurance-law-review-on-cards-to-push-for-efficient-use-of-resources/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Justification: S1 and S2: Selection of resistant microorganisms is exacerbated by inappropriate use of antimicrobials since a number of microbes are resistant to these anti-biotics. So, S1 is irrelevant to MDR.
• The practice of adding antibiotics to agricultural feed promotes drug resistance.
• S3: As per WHO, the high volume of antibiotics in food-producing animals contributes to the development of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, particularly in settings of intensive animal production. These bacteria can be transmitted from animals to humans via direct contact between animals and humans, or through the food chain and the environment. See https://www.who.int/foodsafety/areas_work/antimicrobial-resistance/amrfoodchain/en/

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/antimicrobial-resistance-heres-what-can-be-done-to-address-environmental-amr-in-india/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Hornbill Festival is celebrated to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of Nagaland.
• The Government of Nagaland organizes the Hornbill Festival every year in the first week of December.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Great Indian Hornbill, a member of the hornbill family, is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Since the species is declining in numbers and its distribution is fragmented, it was listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2018.
• The great hornbill is the state bird of Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh in India.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• A total of 14 Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) elements from India have been inscribed till date on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• Chhau dance was inscribed in the list in 2010.
• The other intangible cultural heritage elements are:
  • Tradition of Vedic chanting
  • Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana
  • Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre
  • Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India
  • Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
  • Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
  • Buddhist chanting of Ladakh
  • Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
  • Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab
  • Yoga
  • Nowruz – Iranian New Year celebration
  • Kumbh Mela
  • Durga Puja in Kolkata

Refer: acts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is the nodal agency of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India to coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions addressing Cultural Diversity and promotion and dissemination of multifarious cultural traditions and expressions of the country.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Digi Yatra is a project conceived to achieve contactless, seamless processing of passengers at Airports, based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
• Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation
• Digi Yatra Foundation, a not-for-profit company, is the nodal body for DigiYatra
• It is a joint venture with AAI (26% share) and 5 Airports (BIAL, DIAL, GHIAL, MIAL and CIAL).
• Digi Yatra Foundation will be a pan-India entity and the custodian of the Passenger ID validation process.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) has four verticals: “In-situ” Slum Redevelopment (ISSR); Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS); Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) and Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancements (BLC).
• Under the BLC vertical, a beneficiary receives a financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh from the government to build his or her house. The PMAY-U guidelines define a beneficiary family as a family comprising of “husband, wife and unmarried [sons and/ or unmarried daughters.]”
• “The beneficiary family should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) either in his/her name or in the name of any member of his/her family in any part of India”.
• Under the scheme guidelines, an adult earning member (irrespective of marital status) can be treated as a separate household. However, to avail the scheme, he or she should not own a pucca house (an all-weather dwelling unit) in his /her name in any part of India.
• Under the PMAY-G, a beneficiary can avail the BLC component for the enhancement of his or her existing house.
• Geotagging is a process of adding geographical identification to various media like photography. Under the PMAY-U guidelines, it is mandatory for the state government to ensure that all houses built under the scheme are geotagged to the Bhuvan HFA (housing for all) application, which has been developed by the government for the monitoring of the scheme.
• Bhuvan is an Indian Geo Platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is a web-based application which allows users to access various map related services.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army was recently concluded.
• Both sides utilized niche technology and Artillery Observation Simulators as part of the joint training phase. Expert academic discussions were conducted on modern trends in Artillery and the refinement of the Artillery planning process.
• The exercise achieved its aim of enhancing mutual understanding of drills & procedures and improving interoperability between the two armies.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-december-2022/