[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 13 May 2023

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: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/constitution-bench-verdict-in-shiv-sena-case/

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: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/constitution-bench-verdict-in-shiv-sena-case/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• About Article 239 AA
  • The Constitution (69th Amendment) Act, 1991 inserted Article 239 AA in the Constitution, giving special status to Delhi and establishing an Administrator and a Legislative Assembly. The Assembly has the power to make laws for the NCT of Delhi, except for police, public order, and land. The L-G has dual control and can either act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers or refer a difference of opinion to the President. This power tussle between the elected government and the L-G has been a point of contention.
• How UTs are administered?
  • The Union Territories (UTs) in India are administered by the President through an appointed administrator, who represents the President and exercises administrative powers in the UT. The judiciary in the UTs is governed by the Constitution and laws made by the Parliament. In some UTs, such as Delhi and Puducherry, the administrator holds significant powers, including the ability to make laws and regulations for the UT, while in others, the administrator’s powers are limited to providing advice to the elected government.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/delhi-government-case-vs-lg/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Supreme Court issued notice-seeking compliance with the judgment of the Apex Court in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India and Ors, wherein it had laid down guidelines with respect to the internet shutdown.
• Background:
  • The main petition was filed by Anuradha Bhasin, which challenged the curbs on the internet, media, and other prohibitions imposed in the Kashmir region following the abrogation of the special status of J&K.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/anuradha-bhasins-case-internet-shutdown/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• What is LIBOR?
  • It is a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another in the international interbank market for short-term loans.
  • It serves short-term loans with maturities from Overnight to 1 year.
  • It also acts as a basis for Corporate and Government Bonds, mortgages, student loans, credit cards, derivatives, and other Financial Products.
• How does LIBOR work?
  • Administered by ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA), regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • It is based on five currencies, including the U.S. dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Japanese yen, and the Swiss franc, and serves 7 different maturity periods.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/libor/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/13/agmark-registration/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• In 1888, Walangkar began publishing the monthly journal titled Vital-Vidhvansak (Destroyer of Brahmanical or Ceremonial Pollution), which was the first to have the untouchable people as its target audience. He also wrote articles for Marathi-language newspapers such as Sudharak and Deenbandhu, as well as composing couplets in Marathi that were intended to inspire the people.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• According to epigraphic evidence, we have references of measurement units such as – “Kulyavapa”, “dronavapa”, “adhavapa” and “Pataka” from Bengal, nivratana” and “bhumi” from Central India and “nivartana and “padavarta” from Western India.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
• Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• S1: Situated in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Indian state Rajasthan.
• S2: This is clearly incorrect. A national park can have human habitation.
• S3: This is common knowledge.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020