[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 14 Feb 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The resignation letter is submitted to the President, and not the Chief Minister.
• A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.
• The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for his removal.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/how-are-governors-appointed-and-why-is-their-role-often-controversial/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of governor. They are as follows:
  • A governor must:
  • be a [citizen of India].
  • be at least 35 years of age.
• not be a member of the either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.
• not hold any office of profit.
• Additionally, two conventions have also developed over the years.
• First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics.
• Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured.
• However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/how-are-governors-appointed-and-why-is-their-role-often-controversial/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• When a bill is sent to the governor after it is passed by state legislature, he can:
• (a) Give his assent to the bill, or
• (b) Withhold his assent to the bill, or
• (c) Return the bill (if it is not a money bill) for reconsideration of the state legislature. However, if the bill is passed again by the state legislature with or without amendments, the governor has to give his assent to the bill, or
• (d) Reserve the bill for the consideration of the president. In one case such reservation is obligatory, that is, where the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high court.
• Inaddition, the governor can also reserve the bill if it is of the following nature:
• (i) Ultra-vires, that is, against the provisions of the Constitution.
• (ii) Opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
• (iii) Against the larger interest of the country.
• (iv) Of grave national importance.
• (v) Dealing with compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/how-are-governors-appointed-and-why-is-their-role-often-controversial/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is the case with the president. He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal.
• As held by the Supreme Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under the Central government. It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or subordinate to the Central government.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/how-are-governors-appointed-and-why-is-their-role-often-controversial/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: BHASHINI Mission

• Under Bhashini Mission, a team at MeitY is currently building a WhatsApp-based chatbot that relies on information generated by ChatGPT to return appropriate responses to queries.
• BHASHINI Mission is a local language translation mission that aims to enable easy access to the internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and help the creation of content in Indian languages.
• It will also provide AI-based resources to Indian MSMEs, startups and innovators in the public domain

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/how-a-chatgpt-based-chatbot-can-help-rural-india/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Maharishi Dayanand was a believer in Hinduism just as the Vedas have outlined, devoid of any corruption and embellishments. Preserving the purity of the faith was of utmost important to him. He strongly advocated the concepts of Dharma which he believed to be free from any partiality and as an embodiment of truthfulness.
• To him Adharma was anything that did not hold true, was not just or fair and was opposed to the teachings of the Vedas.
• He believed in reverence of human life irrespective of anything and condoned the practice of Ahimsa or non-violence. He advised his countrymen to direct their energy towards betterment of mankind as a whole and not waste away in unnecessary rituals.
• He revoked the practice of idol worship and considered them a contamination introduced by the priesthood for their own benefit. He was against other social evils like superstitions and caste segregation. He advocated the concept of Swarajya, meaning a country free of foreign influence, resplendent in the glory of fair and just participants.
• He opposed Puranas, polytheism, idolatry, child marriage, and domination of the priestly class.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-february-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• CCI is a statutory body within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs which acts as the competition regulator in India. The Commission was established in 2003 (although became fully functional in 2009)
• Members: one Chairperson and six Members (appointed by the Central Government)
• CCI is a quasi-judicial body
• Eligibility of members:One who has been, or is qualified to be a judge of a High Court, or, has special knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen years in international trade, economics, business, etc.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-february-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: Recently, the definition of broadband was upgraded to mandate a minimum speed of 2Mbps
• Few Basic terms:
  • Broadband: It refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access.
  • White Spots: Places without cellular connectivity at all are called “white spots”.
  • Grey Spots: Places which show simply being “connected” but have very slow and intermittent connectivity
• What is the new definition of Broadband?
  • Broadband is a data connection that is able to support interactive services, including internet access and has the capability of the minimum download speed of 2 Mbps to an individual subscriber from the point of presence (POP) of the service provider intending to provide broadband service.
  • The minimum download speed was previously 512 kbps (kilobits per second).

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-february-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: The first G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting concluded in Bengaluru
• What is ECSWG?
  • It is part of a working group within G20, that aims to make policies for a sustainable climate environment and biodiversity.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-february-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is native to India and Nepal.
• Region: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha
• Features:
  • Grassland species
  • The fastest animal in the world, next to Cheetah.
  • Diurnal antelope (active mainly during the day).
  • State Animalof Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Cultural Importance:It is a symbol of purity and good luck in Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule 1
  • IUCN: ‘near threatened’
  • Cites: Appendix III
• The blackbuck is active mainly during the day. https://www.britannica.com/animal/blackbuck

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/14/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-february-2023/