[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 17 Apr 2023

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• For the defence of Dalit rights, B.R. Ambedkar started many periodicals like Mook Nayak, Bahishkrit Bharat, and Equality Janta.
• Major Publications of Jyotirao Phule: Tritiya Ratna (1855); Powada: Chatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosle Yancha (1869); Gulamgiri (1873), Shetkarayacha Aasud (1881)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/dr-b-r-ambedkar/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The government had first proposed the Ambedkar Circuit, or Panchteerth, in 2016. Panchteerth would include Janma Bhoomi, Ambedkar’s birthplace in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow; Shiksha Bhoomi, the place in London where he stayed while studying in the UK; Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur where he embraced Buddhism; Mahaparinirvan Bhoomi or the place of his demise in Delhi; and Chaitya Bhoomi, the place of his cremation, in Mumbai.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/dr-b-r-ambedkar/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: About Namami Gange Programme

• It is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as a ‘Flagship Programme’ in June 2014.
• It seeks to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga.
• It is being operated under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/pollution-in-ganga/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Tiger is an “umbrella species”. Hence, saving the tiger means saving the entire ecosystem.
  • Tigers in India occur in a wide range of habitat types, from the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the terai grasslands of the Himalayan foothills, and from the tropical dry forests of Rajasthan to the mangroves of the Sundarbans.
  • Project Tiger was able to sustain tiger populations in most of the geographical regions.
  • The Tiger Census 2022 (interim) indicated a 6.7% annual growth rate (in the last 4 years) in the number of Tigers.
  • The expected number would be approximately 3167, which is above the previous 2018-2019 estimate of 2,967 tigers.
• Tiger cubs are born blind and only half of the cubs survive
• Here’s an interesting fact, the smell that emits from Tigers urine smells like buttered popcorn, don’t get tempted because it also signifies a warning sign to the intruders in their territory.
• Refer for more facts: https://www.ranthamborenationalpark.com/blog/amazing-facts-about-tigers/

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/can-we-democratise-tiger-conservation-in-india/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: Guinness World Record has been awarded for the largest Bihu dance performance and largest dhol recital at a single venue.
• The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2023/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Santhal are the largest and one of the oldest tribes in India, They are spread across Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. LINK
• The Gond tribe is one of the largest tribal communities in India. The name Gond comes from “Kond” meaning green mountains. Their main occupation is Agriculture or daily wages
• Context: Gond painting, popular folk art of the Gond tribe in Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Refer:  facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer:  facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2023/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• At room temperature, ethylene oxide is a flammable colourless gas with a sweet odour. It is used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze. In smaller amounts, ethylene oxide is used as a pesticide and a sterilizing agent. The ability of ethylene oxide to damage DNA makes it an effective sterilizing agent but also accounts for its cancer-causing activity.
• Ethylene oxide is used in the dried fruit industry to stop microbial spoilage in prunes and, presumably, these treatments are also insecticidal. Ethylene oxide has been used for over 40 years for both insecticidal treatments and for the sterilization of foodstuffs.

Refer:  facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/04/17/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Once a law is enacted and included in the Ninth Schedule, it gets protection under Article 31-B (validation of certain Acts and Regulations) and is not subject to judicial scrutiny.
• The Ninth Schedule (Article 31-B) was introduced by the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to keep certain laws particularly those on land reforms beyond the scope of judicial review.
• Statement 2: The mandate of ninth schedule is to prevent judicial scrutiny but in a landmark ruling in IR Coelho versus State of Tamil Nadu, 2007, the Supreme Court of India ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to Judicial Review if they violated the basic structure of the constitution. The Supreme Court judgment laid that the laws placed under Ninth Schedule after April 24, 1973. Shall be open to challenge in court if they violated fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14, 19, 20 and 21 of the Constitution

Refer: UPSC CSE 2018

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Legal tender is any official medium of payment recognized by law that can be used to extinguish a public or private debt, or meet a financial obligation. The national currency is legal tender in practically every country. A creditor is obligated to accept legal tender toward repayment of a debt.
• Option C: Checques are not legal tenders since they can be refused as a mode of payment settlement by a party.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2018