[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 9 Dec 2022

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The 97th constitutional amendment act gave a constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies and made the following changes in the constitution:
• It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19).
• It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43-B).
• It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co-operative Societies”.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/bill-to-amend-multi-state-cooperative-societies-act-introduced-in-ls/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The Star Labeling Programme has been formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Ministry of Power, is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/bill-to-amend-energy-conservation-act-introduced-in-rs/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• A candidate country to the IEA must be a member country of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• It is an autonomous Intergovernmental Organisation established in 1974 in Paris, France.
• It mainly focuses on its energy policies which include economic development, energy security and environmental protection.

refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/india-to-almost-double-its-renewable-power-capacity-in-the-next-5-years/

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: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/wildlife-protection-amendment-bill-2022/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
• http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/wildlife-protection-amendment-bill-2022/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Given the highest legal protection in 1977, the elephant is the only animal in WLPA’s Schedule-I that can still be owned legally — by means of inheritance or gift.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/wildlife-protection-amendment-bill-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Ad hoc Judge: When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president. The judge so appointed should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. It is the duty of the judge so appointed to attend the sittings of the Supreme Court, in priority to other duties of his office. While so attending, he enjoys all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges (and discharges the duties) of a judge of the Supreme Court.
• Retired Judge: At any time, the chief justice of India can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a retired judge of a high court (who is duly qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court) to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only with the previous consent of the president and also of the person to be so appointed. Such a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine. He will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of Supreme Court. But he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/09/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• IUCN is a voluntary organization, not an agency of United Nations. Even if you knew this much, you could eliminate all other options to select B. Some facts about IUCN:
  • Founded in 1948 as the world’s first global environmental organisation
  • Today the largest professional global conservation network
  • A leading authority on the environment and sustainable development
  • More than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations
  • A neutral forum for governments, NGOs, scientists, business and local communities to find practical solutions to conservation and development challenges
  • Thousands of field projects and activities around the world
• CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). States (countries) adhere voluntarily to the agreement.
  • States that have agreed to be bound by the Convention (‘joined’ CITES) are known as Parties.
  • Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties – in other words they have to implement the Convention – it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework to be respected by each Party, which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national level.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2015

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) or the Bonn Convention, is an international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species throughout their ranges.
• S2: The Agreement was signed under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme and is concerned with conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale.
• S3: The CMS is the only global, and United Nations-based, intergovernmental organization established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species.

Refer: https://www.cms.int/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1: The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.
  • The source of the Sutlej is west of the catchment area of Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, as springs in an ephemeral stream.
• S2: It descends rapidly from Tibet, forming a grand canyon, flowing 1,000 km first Eastward, then takes a horse shoe bend westward near Namche Barwa in Sadiya in the State of Arunachal Pradesh in the Pemakop region.
• S3: Lohit River is a river in Arunachal Pradesh in India. It is a tributary to the Brahmaputra River. It originates in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range and surges through Arunachal Pradsh for 200 kim, before reaching in the plains of Assam.

Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmaputra_River