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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsArrange the following locations in the direction of North to South:
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- Pratas Islands
- Senkaku Islands
- Spratly Islands
- Paracel Islands
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
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Ans: (c )
Explanation:
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Geomagnetic reversal.
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- A geomagnetic reversal is a change in a planet’s magnetic field such that the positions of geographic north and geographic south are interchanged.
- It will have an effect on the animals that use Earth’s magnetic field for navigation.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A geomagnetic reversal is a change in a planet’s magnetic field such that the positions of magnetic north and magnetic south are interchanged (not to be confused with geographic north and geographic south). Reversal occurrences are statistically random.
- The only major, noticeable effect that’s guaranteed to occur when the polar flop is finished is that your compass needle will tell you that North is in Antarctica and South is somewhere near Canada.
- Another interesting consequence will be that animals that use Earth’s magnetic field for navigation—including birds, salmon, and sea turtles—could get lost during their routine journeys.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A geomagnetic reversal is a change in a planet’s magnetic field such that the positions of magnetic north and magnetic south are interchanged (not to be confused with geographic north and geographic south). Reversal occurrences are statistically random.
- The only major, noticeable effect that’s guaranteed to occur when the polar flop is finished is that your compass needle will tell you that North is in Antarctica and South is somewhere near Canada.
- Another interesting consequence will be that animals that use Earth’s magnetic field for navigation—including birds, salmon, and sea turtles—could get lost during their routine journeys.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Earth’s geomagnetic field is a combination of several magnetic fields generated by various sources superimposing on each other. These include
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- Movement of conducting material inside the Earth’s core.
- Electric current flowing in the ionized upper atmosphere.
- Currents flowing within the earth’s crust.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Earth’s geomagnetic field is a combination of several magnetic fields generated by various sources superimposing on each other. More than 90% of the field is generated by the movement of conducting material inside the Earth’s core, which is often referred to as the Main Field. Other important sources of the geomagnetic field include electric current flowing in the ionized upper atmosphere and currents flowing within the earth’s crust. There are also local anomalies produced by mountain ranges, ore deposits, geological faults, and artificial products such as trains, aircraft, power lines etc.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Earth’s geomagnetic field is a combination of several magnetic fields generated by various sources superimposing on each other. More than 90% of the field is generated by the movement of conducting material inside the Earth’s core, which is often referred to as the Main Field. Other important sources of the geomagnetic field include electric current flowing in the ionized upper atmosphere and currents flowing within the earth’s crust. There are also local anomalies produced by mountain ranges, ore deposits, geological faults, and artificial products such as trains, aircraft, power lines etc.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Privilege motion.
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- It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.
- Any notice should be relating to an incident of recent occurrence.
- The Speaker is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: ( b)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offense is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
- A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege.
- A member may, with the consent of the Speaker or the Chairperson, raise a question involving a breach of privilege either of a member or of the House or of a committee thereof. The rules however mandate that any notice should be relating to an incident of recent occurrence and should need the intervention of the House.
- The Speaker/RS chairperson is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion. The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: ( b)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offense is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
- A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege.
- A member may, with the consent of the Speaker or the Chairperson, raise a question involving a breach of privilege either of a member or of the House or of a committee thereof. The rules however mandate that any notice should be relating to an incident of recent occurrence and should need the intervention of the House.
- The Speaker/RS chairperson is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion. The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha have the same rights and privileges as elected members of Rajya Sabha with the right to vote in the election of the President.
- The anti-defection law was not present in the original Constitution.
- The Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are subjected to disqualification, if they join a political party within six months of being nominated to the House.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In 1985 the Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the anti-defection law, was added to the Constitution.
- The law specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by MPs invites action under the law. The law covers three types of scenarios with respect to an MP switching parties. The first is when a member elected on the ticket of a political party “voluntarily gives up” membership of such a party or votes in the House contrary to the wishes of the party. The second possibility is when an MP who has won his or her seat as an independent candidate after the election joins a political party. In both these instances, the MP loses the seat in the House on changing (or joining) a party.
- The third scenario relates to nominated MPs. In their case, the law specifies that within six months of being nominated to the House, they can choose to join a political party.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In 1985 the Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the anti-defection law, was added to the Constitution.
- The law specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by MPs invites action under the law. The law covers three types of scenarios with respect to an MP switching parties. The first is when a member elected on the ticket of a political party “voluntarily gives up” membership of such a party or votes in the House contrary to the wishes of the party. The second possibility is when an MP who has won his or her seat as an independent candidate after the election joins a political party. In both these instances, the MP loses the seat in the House on changing (or joining) a party.
- The third scenario relates to nominated MPs. In their case, the law specifies that within six months of being nominated to the House, they can choose to join a political party.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian Parliamentary Privileges, consider the following statements:
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- According to the Constitution of India, the privileges and immunities of MP’s are to be defined by the Committee of Privileges.
- The Speaker of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha (RS) Chairperson is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: According to the Constitution, the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and MP’s are to be defined by Parliament. No law has so far been enacted in this respect. In the absence of any such law, it continues to be governed by British Parliamentary conventions.
- S2: The Speaker/RS chairpersonis the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
- The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament.
- If the Speaker/Chair gives consent under relevant rules, the member concerned is given an opportunity to make a short statement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: According to the Constitution, the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and MP’s are to be defined by Parliament. No law has so far been enacted in this respect. In the absence of any such law, it continues to be governed by British Parliamentary conventions.
- S2: The Speaker/RS chairpersonis the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
- The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament.
- If the Speaker/Chair gives consent under relevant rules, the member concerned is given an opportunity to make a short statement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Originally, the Constitution of India expressedly mentioned five privileges.
- The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the president who is also an integral part of the Parliament.
- Till now, the Parliament of India has not made any special law to exhaustively codify all the privileges.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S2: The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the President who is also an integral part of the Parliament. Article 361 of the Constitution provides for privileges for the President.
- S1 and S3: Originally, the Constitution (Article 105) expressedly mentioned two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings. With regard to other privileges, it provided that they were to be the same as those of the British House of Commons, its committees and its members on the date of its commencement (ie, 26 January, 1950), until defined by Parliament.
- The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 provided that the other privileges of each House of Parliament, its committees and its members are to be those which they had on the date of its commencement (ie, 20 June, 1979), until defined by Parliament. This means that the position with regard to other privileges remains same. In other words, the amendment has made only verbal changes by dropping a direct reference to the British House of Commons, without making any change in the implication of the provision.
- It should be noted here that the Parliament, till now, has not made any special law to exhaustively codify all the privileges. They are based on five sources, namely, 1. Constitutional provisions, 2. Various laws made by Parliament, 3. Rules of both the Houses, 4. Parliamentary conventions, and 5. Judicial interpretations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- S2: The parliamentary privileges do not extend to the President who is also an integral part of the Parliament. Article 361 of the Constitution provides for privileges for the President.
- S1 and S3: Originally, the Constitution (Article 105) expressedly mentioned two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings. With regard to other privileges, it provided that they were to be the same as those of the British House of Commons, its committees and its members on the date of its commencement (ie, 26 January, 1950), until defined by Parliament.
- The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 provided that the other privileges of each House of Parliament, its committees and its members are to be those which they had on the date of its commencement (ie, 20 June, 1979), until defined by Parliament. This means that the position with regard to other privileges remains same. In other words, the amendment has made only verbal changes by dropping a direct reference to the British House of Commons, without making any change in the implication of the provision.
- It should be noted here that the Parliament, till now, has not made any special law to exhaustively codify all the privileges. They are based on five sources, namely, 1. Constitutional provisions, 2. Various laws made by Parliament, 3. Rules of both the Houses, 4. Parliamentary conventions, and 5. Judicial interpretations.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Parliamentary Privileges in India:
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- Parliamentary privileges are defined in Article 105 of the Indian Constitution.
- The members of Parliament are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties.
- The privileges are claimed only when the person is a member of the house.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary Privilegesare certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”.
- Article 105of the Constitution expressly mentions two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.
- The members of Parliament are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties.
- S3: The Constitution also extends the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the Attorney General of India.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary Privilegesare certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”.
- Article 105of the Constitution expressly mentions two privileges, that is, freedom of speech in Parliament and right of publication of its proceedings.
- The members of Parliament are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for any statement made or act done in the course of their duties.
- S3: The Constitution also extends the parliamentary privileges to those persons who are entitled to speak and take part in the proceedings of a House of Parliament or any of its committees. These include the Attorney General of India.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD):
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- It is one of the 9 functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- CSocD meets annually in New York, usually in February.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD) (est. 1946, HQ: New York) is one of the 9 functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- It advises ECOSOC on social policies.
- It follows up with the implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action (1995)
- At World Summit for Social Development (Copenhagen) Governments reached a new consensus on the need to put people at the centre of development
- CSocD meets annually in New York, usually in February.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD) (est. 1946, HQ: New York) is one of the 9 functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- It advises ECOSOC on social policies.
- It follows up with the implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action (1995)
- At World Summit for Social Development (Copenhagen) Governments reached a new consensus on the need to put people at the centre of development
- CSocD meets annually in New York, usually in February.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsA Pressurised Heavy-Water Reactor (PHWR) utilizes
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- PHWRs reactors use heavy water as a neutron moderator and coolant and natural uranium as fuel, unlike Light Water Reactors (LWRs) which use uranium enriched up to 3 to 5 per cent as fuel and normal water as both its coolant and neutron moderator. Another major difference between the two is that a PHWRs produce more plutonium and tritium as a by-product compared to LWRs. Also, PHWRs do not need to be shut down for refuelling while LWRs are refuelled after shutdown.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- PHWRs reactors use heavy water as a neutron moderator and coolant and natural uranium as fuel, unlike Light Water Reactors (LWRs) which use uranium enriched up to 3 to 5 per cent as fuel and normal water as both its coolant and neutron moderator. Another major difference between the two is that a PHWRs produce more plutonium and tritium as a by-product compared to LWRs. Also, PHWRs do not need to be shut down for refuelling while LWRs are refuelled after shutdown.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/21/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-february-2023
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