[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 06 Jan 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Various government schemes including Vehicle Scrapping Policy, Indian Footwear and Leather Development Policy (IFLDP), and Sugar and Ethanol Policy onboarded on NSWS
• NSWS was launched in September 2021 (Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
• Currently, Investors can apply for approvals from 27 Central Ministries/Departments and 19 States/UTs on the portal.
• The portal is envisioned as a one-stop shop for investors for taking all the regulatory approvals and services related to investments.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/voluntary-vehicle-fleet-modernization-program-v-vmp/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The General Data Protection Regulation is a Regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the EU and the European Economic Area. The GDPR is an important component of EU privacy law and of human rights law, in particular Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/facebook-fined-e390-mn-for-breaching-eu-privacy-law-why-is-the-ruling-significant/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Bees and butterflies play a vital role in the pollination of plants and the production of crops by transporting pollen grains from one place to another.
• Statement 2: This is an absurd statement.
• Statement 3: These are some of the common predators of butterflies: wasps, ants, parasitic flies, birds, snakes, toads, rats etc. The decline in butterfly population would therefore adversely affect the food chain. http://www.thebutterflysite.com/what-eats-butterflies.shtml#sthash.PPoslJj4.dpuf

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/biodiversity-of-the-bee-population-critical-for-ecosystems/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• NBHM is a Central Sector Scheme, approved under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat announcement, and implemented through National Bee Board (NBB).
• NBHM aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’ which is being implemented through NBB.
• Under the scheme, the main thrust is given on awareness, capacity building/training, focus on women empowerment through beekeeping and setting up of requisite infrastructural facilities.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/biodiversity-of-the-bee-population-critical-for-ecosystems/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• About Purple Fest Goa
  • It is first of its kind inclusive festival in India that embraces, expresses and celebrates persons with disabilities.
  • Aimed at furthering the spirit of inclusion, the Purple Fest will feature a variety of exciting live performances, sporting events, grand exhibitions, immersive experience zones, accessible movie screenings, & discussions on vital subjects like inclusive education, tourism, employment, & independent living.
  • In recent days, purple colour has been associated with disability and denotes the contribution of a wider community of disabled people workforce.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
• The apex food regulatory body comes under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Purnathadi buffalo – Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
• Kathani, a dual-purpose cattle, is also distributed in the region. It possesses the good draft ability and is suited to marshy land for paddy cultivation.
• Masilum is a small-sized but well-built and sturdy cattle of Meghalaya. Well adapted to the hill ecosystem, it is reared by the Khasi and Jaintia communities for sports, manure and socio-cultural festivals.
• Sanchori is found in the Jalore district of Rajasthan.
• Among goats, all three new breeds are from different regions of Rajasthan.
• Of the new pig breeds, Manipuri Black is a native of Manipur, Banda is from Jharkhand and Wak Chambil is from the Garo hills of Meghalaya.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar, is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and, without proper diagnosis and treatment, is associated with high fatality.
• It is also a neglected tropical disease (NTD)
• Spread: Caused by protozoan parasites of the Leishmania genus (transmitted through the bite of Sand flies), migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen (hence “visceral”), and bone marrow.
• Signs and symptomsinclude fever, weight loss, fatigue, anaemia, and substantial swelling of the liver and spleen.
• Kala-azar is considered the second deadliest parasitic killer in the world after Malaria
• Kala-azar is endemic to the Indian subcontinentin 119 districts in four countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal)
• It is endemic to four states Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal
• It is a treatable disease with anti-leishmanial medicines
• Government steps: National Kala Azar Elimination Programme; National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Refer: : facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• S1: The leader of a group is the oldest female. She guides the herd in their search of food and water sources. These matriarchal units can occasionally divide into smaller, temporary groups.
• S2: A breeding pair remains together for about 3 weeks. Gestation period lasts for 22 months, yielding a single baby. During the birth, females of the herd surround the mother in order to protect her.
• S3: Adulthood starts at about 18 years of age, and the elephant has an average life expectancy of 70 years. Although sexually mature in their early teens, elephants generally only start to mate at about 20 years and stop bearing calves at about 50
• S4: South India had the highest number of wild elephants – 14,612. Among the south Indian states, Karnataka leads the table with 6,049 elephants followed by Kerala.

Refer: : facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: About Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR)

• Name Origin: From the blue flower-clad mountains of the Nilgiris plateau (TN)
• It was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986.
• It is located in the Western Ghatsand encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.
• The confluence of Biotic zones:It is at the confluence of Afro-tropical and Indo-Malayan biotic zones of the world.
• It is a Biodiversity Hotspot
• Fauna and Flora: Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, and Freshwater fishes such as Nilgiri danio, Nilgiri barb and Bowany barb are endemic to this Biosphere Reserve.
• The river that originates from Nilgiri: Bhavani, Moyar, Kabini (tributaries of the river Cauvery) and other rivers like Chaliyar, Punampuzha, etc., have their source and catchment areas within the reserve boundary.
• Tribal: Todas, Kotas, Irullas, Kurumbas, Paniyas, Adiyans, Edanadan Chettis, Cholanaickens, Allar, Malayan, etc., are native to the reserve.
• Protected Areas in NBR: Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.

Refer: : facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/06/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-january-2023/