[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 15 Dec 2022

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The GLAAS report, released by the WHO and UN-Water, provides the most up-to-date information on WASH systems in more than 120 countries, making it the biggest data collection ever.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/glaas-report-on-wash/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The NPS is a voluntary and long-term retirement investment plan administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• It was launched in January 2004 for government employees and it was decided to discontinue defined benefit pensions/OPS for all employees who joined after April 1, 2004.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/beyond-ops-vs-nps-the-question-of-indias-broken-pension-system/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in Central and Northern India, and thus forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage system.
• The river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in north-northeast direction.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Indira Gandhi Canal (originally, Rajasthan Canal) is the longest canal in India.
• It is approximately 650 km long and flows across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Refer; facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-december-2022/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies
• The term “aeronomy,” coined and introduced about 60 years ago, refers to the scientific study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth and other solar system bodies. It covers the chemistry, dynamics and energy balance of both neutral and charged particles.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• On the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day (14th December), President awarded the national energy conservation award (NECA)
• NECA was initiated by the Bureau of energy efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power in 1991
• The President also launched the ‘EV-Yatra Portal’ (developed by BEE) to facilitate in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public Electric Vehicle charger.
• About BEE:
  • BEE is a statutory body established in 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 to promote the efficient use of energy and its conservation

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-december-2022/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Microbeads are manufactured solid plastic particles of less than one millimeter in their largest dimension. They are most frequently made of polyethylene but can be of other petrochemical plastics such as polypropylene and polystyrene. They are used in exfoliating personal care products, toothpastes and in biomedical and health-science research.
• Microbeads can cause plastic particle water pollution and pose an environmental hazard for aquatic animals in freshwater and ocean water.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/15/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-december-2022/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: It is 21 years, so 1 is wrong.
• Statement 2: A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution (i.e., before the expiry of the full period of five years) shall continue only for the remainder of the period. But if the remainder of the period is less than six months it shall not be necessary to hold elections.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Prorogation does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House.
• It is the pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on prorogation and fresh notices have to be given for the next session. So, 1 is incorrect.
• Statement 2: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
• A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
• A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse.
• A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse
• So, 2 is correct.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Land revenue was the chief source of income. Land was divided into four categories for purposes of assessment, wet land, dry land, orchards and woods. Usually the share was one sixth of the produce. Land revenue could be paid in cash or kind. The rates varied according to the type of the crops, soil, method of irrigation, etc. So, 1 is clearly correct.
• Statement 2: Besides land tax, many professional taxes were also imposed. There were shopkeepers, farm servants, workmen, posters, shoemakers, musicians etc. There was also a tax on property. Grazing and house taxes were also imposed. Commercial taxes consisted of levies, duties and customs on manufactured articles of trade were also levied. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax, which means 2 is correct.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016