[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 24 Jan 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• RK Shanmukham Chetty presented the 1st Union Budget of independent India on Nov 26, 1947.
• Till 2017 Rail Budget and Union Budget came separately (Done through Acworth Committee – 1924) but now both are merged together.
• Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi are the only prime ministers to have presented a Budget.
• The date of the Union Budget presentation was changed in 2017 by then finance minister Arun Jaitley from ‘last working day of February’ to ‘February 1’.
• On 1st Feb 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first paperless budget. This was done due to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic in India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-union-budget/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Light pollution can have a significant impact on wildlife. Birds can be disoriented by bright lights during migration, insects can have their breeding cycles disrupted, and nocturnal animals can become confused and disoriented.

Refer:https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/light-pollution-the-dark-sky-is-a-natural-resource-and-too-much-light-is-polluting-it/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Skyglow is the brightening of the night sky over populated areas as a result of light pollution, while glare is excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort and can impede visibility. Skyglow can be caused by both direct and scattered light, whereas glare is usually caused by direct light.
• Light trespass – light falling where it is not intended or needed
• Clutter – bright, confusing, and excessive groupings of light sources

Refer:https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/light-pollution-the-dark-sky-is-a-natural-resource-and-too-much-light-is-polluting-it/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• SpaceX’s Starlink constellation is a network of satellites that are being launched into orbit to provide internet access to remote and underserved areas of the world.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/light-pollution-the-dark-sky-is-a-natural-resource-and-too-much-light-is-polluting-it/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• To reduce human-wildlife conflict, there are several strategies that can be employed. Habitat restoration and conservation can help ensure that wildlife has adequate space and resources in which to thrive, reducing the need for animals to move into human-populated areas. Education and awareness campaigns can help educate people about the importance of wildlife and how to coexist with them safely. Non-lethal methods of population control, such as birth control, can also be used to manage wildlife populations and reduce conflicts.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/understanding-keralas-man-elephant-conflict/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to attain enlightenment, also known as Nirvana or Buddhahood. This is achieved through following the Eightfold Path, which includes principles such as right understanding, right intention, and right action.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-january-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The Three Universal Truths, also known as the Three Marks of Existence, are impermanence, suffering, and non-self. These truths are said to reflect the nature of reality and help to understand the nature of existence and how to end suffering.
• More simply put, suffering exists; it has a cause; it has an end; and it has a cause to bring about its end.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-january-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Charaideo Moidams are a unique feature of the Ahom culture in Assam, India. They are underground burial chambers made of stone and brick, and were used to bury the royalty and nobility of the Ahom kingdom. They are considered to be a significant architectural and cultural heritage of the region.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-january-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Immune imprinting is the process by which the immune system learns to recognize and respond to pathogens, such as viruses or bacteria, that have been previously encountered. This allows the immune system to mount a faster and more efficient response to future infections.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-january-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Environmental antigens are substances that are present in the environment, such as dust or pollen, but do not pose a threat to the immune system. They do not play a role in immune imprinting as the immune system does not need to learn to recognize or respond to them.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/24/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-january-2023/