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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities’, often talked about in media, refers to
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC) establishes the common responsibility of states for the protection of the global environment. But in addition it also lays down different standards of conduct for developed and developing nations.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDRRC) establishes the common responsibility of states for the protection of the global environment. But in addition it also lays down different standards of conduct for developed and developing nations.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsClean Development Mechanism was first introduced in which of the following international agreements ?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) are two project-based flexibility mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI) are two project-based flexibility mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing:”?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Greenwashing involves making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company’s products are environmentally friendly or have a greater positive environmental impact than they actually do.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Greenwashing involves making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company’s products are environmentally friendly or have a greater positive environmental impact than they actually do.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Nirbhaya fund:
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- It is a non-lapsable corpus fund of Rs 10000 crores given by the Centre and utilized by States to ensure women’s safety.
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the nodal ministry involved in appraising, reviewing, and monitoring the progress of those schemes sanctioned under the Nirbhaya Fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a non-lapsable corpus fund of Rs 1000 crores given by the centre and utilized by states to ensure women’s safety.
- Nodal Agency for the administration of funds: Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance
- Nodal Agency for expenditure: Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry
- The schemes being implemented by WCD under this fund are:- One Stop Centre; Universalisation of Women Helpline; Mahila Police Volunteer
- The schemes being implemented by Home Ministry under this fund are: Emergency Response Support System; Central Victim Compensation Fund
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a non-lapsable corpus fund of Rs 1000 crores given by the centre and utilized by states to ensure women’s safety.
- Nodal Agency for the administration of funds: Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance
- Nodal Agency for expenditure: Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry
- The schemes being implemented by WCD under this fund are:- One Stop Centre; Universalisation of Women Helpline; Mahila Police Volunteer
- The schemes being implemented by Home Ministry under this fund are: Emergency Response Support System; Central Victim Compensation Fund
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Stem cells.
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- Stem cells are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division.
- In many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system.
- When a stem cell divides, each new cell will always be a stem cell.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
- Stem cells are distinguished from other cell types by two important characteristics:
- First, they are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division, sometimes after long periods of inactivity.
- Second, under certain physiologic or experimental conditions, they can be induced to become tissue- or organ-specific cells with special functions. In some organs, such as the gut and bone marrow, stem cells regularly divide to repair and replace worn out or damaged tissues.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.
- Stem cells are distinguished from other cell types by two important characteristics:
- First, they are unspecialized cells capable of renewing themselves through cell division, sometimes after long periods of inactivity.
- Second, under certain physiologic or experimental conditions, they can be induced to become tissue- or organ-specific cells with special functions. In some organs, such as the gut and bone marrow, stem cells regularly divide to repair and replace worn out or damaged tissues.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- Bacteria contain only mRNA (messenger RNA) and do not have any tRNA (transfer RNA).
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- In bacteria, there are three major types of RNAs: mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA). All three RNAs are needed to synthesise a protein in a cell. The mRNA provides the template, tRNA brings aminoacids and reads the genetic code, and rRNAs play structural and catalytic role during translation. There is single DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that catalyses transcription of all types of RNA in bacteria. RNA polymerase binds to promoter and initiates transcription (Initiation).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The process of copying genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is termed as transcription.
- In bacteria, there are three major types of RNAs: mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA). All three RNAs are needed to synthesise a protein in a cell. The mRNA provides the template, tRNA brings aminoacids and reads the genetic code, and rRNAs play structural and catalytic role during translation. There is single DNA-dependent RNA polymerase that catalyses transcription of all types of RNA in bacteria. RNA polymerase binds to promoter and initiates transcription (Initiation).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsAsian Elephant Alliance is an initiative of
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- Elephant Family
- International Fund for Animal Welfare
- The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
- Wildlife Trust of India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Asian Elephant Alliance is a joint initiative by five non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Five NGOs includeElephant Family, International Fund for Animal Welfare, IUCN Netherlands, World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Asian Elephant Alliance is a joint initiative by five non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Five NGOs includeElephant Family, International Fund for Animal Welfare, IUCN Netherlands, World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Mormugao’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao was commissioned recently. It is the 2nd warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers
- Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
- Named after: It has been named after a key port in Goa which was commissioned a day before the Goa Liberation Day celebrations
- A ship ‘class’ describes a group of vessels of similar tonnage, usage, capabilities, and weaponry.
- Other upcoming ships of this class: Imphal, and Surat
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao was commissioned recently. It is the 2nd warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers
- Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
- Named after: It has been named after a key port in Goa which was commissioned a day before the Goa Liberation Day celebrations
- A ship ‘class’ describes a group of vessels of similar tonnage, usage, capabilities, and weaponry.
- Other upcoming ships of this class: Imphal, and Surat
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Great Indian Bustards (GIB).
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- It is Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as providing secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- The bird is categorized as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard — state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard — state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/12/20/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-december-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsTons, Giri and Baghain are
Correct
Ans; (a)
Explanation:
- Tributaries of Yamuna
- Left: Hindon, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur Khaderi
- Right: Tons, Giri, Baghain, Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Ken
Incorrect
Ans; (a)
Explanation:
- Tributaries of Yamuna
- Left: Hindon, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur Khaderi
- Right: Tons, Giri, Baghain, Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Ken
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