[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 2 Mar 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The FCRA act is implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• The FCRA requires every person or NGOwishing to receive foreign donations to be registered under the Act.
• To open a bank account for the receipt of foreign funds in the State Bank of India, Delhi is mandatory.
• These funds can be utilized only for the purposefor which they have been received, and as stipulated in the Act.
• The receivers of foreign funds are also required to file annual returns, and they must not transfer the funds to another NGO.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/fcra-license-of-think-tank-cpr-suspended/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• All natural earthquakes take place in the lithosphere.
• Earthquake waves are basically of two types — body waves and surface waves. Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the body of the earth. The body waves interact with the surface rocks and generate new set of waves called surface waves. These waves move along the surface. The velocity of waves changes as they travel through materials with different densities. The denser the material, the higher is the velocity.
• The surface waves are the last to report on seismograph. These waves are more destructive. They cause displacement of rocks, and hence, the collapse of structures occurs.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/how-to-make-india-earthquake-prepared/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Stat1 and 2: First All India Whips Conferencewas organized at Indore in 1952, in the very first year of general elections to the First Lok Sabha.
• Organizing the All India Whips Conferenceis one of the functions assigned to the Ministry of Parliamentary affairs, under Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 made under article 77(3) of the Constitution.
• Stat3: India inherited the concept of the whip from the British parliamentary system.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-march-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Stat1: The ‘Office of whip’ is mentioned neither in the Constitution of India nor in the Rules of the House nor in a Parliamentary Statute. It is based on the conventions of the parliamentary government.
• Stat2: There are three types of whips or instructions issued by the party
• One-line whip: Issued to inform members of a party about a vote. It allows a member to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.
• Two-line whip: Issued to direct the members to be present in the House at the time of voting.
• Three-line whip: Issued to members directing them to vote as per the party line.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-march-2023/

And: (a)

Explanation: What is SWAYATT?

• It is an initiative to promote “Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions” (SWAYATT) on GeM.
• It was first launched in February 2019
• Aim:
  • To promote the inclusiveness of various categories of sellers and service providers on the GeM portal
  • It facilitates training and registrations of women and youth manufacturers and sellers and encourages participation of the MSME sector and startups in public procurement.

Refer:  facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-march-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 – The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution. Hence, it cannot be abridged or taken away even by way of an amendment to the Constitution.
• Statement 2 – Only the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be enforced under Article 32 and not any other right like non-fundamental constitutional rights, statutory rights, customary rights and so on.
• Statement 3 – In case of the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is original but not exclusive. It is concurrent with the jurisdiction of the high court under Article 226.
• Statement 4 – Article 32 cannot be invoked simply to determine the constitutionality of an executive order or a legislation unless it directly infringes any of the fundamental rights.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-march-2023/

And: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: NBDSA has asked News18 India, TimesNow and Zee News to remove videos of certain programmes after it found them to be in violation of the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards and Specific Guidelines
• NBDSA is an independent body set up by News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA).
• About NBDA:
  • News Broadcasters & Digital Association (formed in 2007) formerly known as the News Broadcasters Association is a private association of different current affairs and news television broadcasters in India, which serves as their representative.
  • Aim: It protects all its members from persons carrying unfair and/or unethical practices.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/03/02/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-02-march-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• It was created by BRICS in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Development_Bank

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• It is a political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
• https://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/Gulf_Cooperation_Council_MEA_Website.pdf

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: A special category of land Eripatti or tank land, was known only in south India, This was land donated by individuals, the revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of’ the village tank, which indicates the dependence of the village on the tank for irrigation. You can see here http://tinyurl.com/hprtzyu
• Statement 2: Taniyurs were distinct revenue units under Cholas. You can see here http://tinyurl.com/zchz6ue
• Statement 3: In South India centres of higher learning were known as Ghatikas. There was a famous Ghatika at Kanchi, drawing students from far and near. These Ghatikas were run in temples.

http://tinyurl.com/h5acpfv