[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 23 May 2023

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The correct answer is A. Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea has a population of over 8 million people, which is more than twice the population of the next largest country, Fiji. New Zealand and the Solomon Islands have populations of around 5 million and 700,000 respectively.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/forum-for-india-pacific-islands-cooperation-fipic/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a private non-profit Section 8 company established by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Government of India to develop open e-commerce.
• It was incorporated on 31 December 2022 with initial investment from Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited).
• ONDC is not an application, an intermediary, or software, but a set of specifications designed to foster open interchange and connections between shoppers, technology platforms, and retailers.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/open-network-for-digital-commerce-ondc-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• About International Museum Day: Observed on 18th May every year to raise awareness about museums.
• Not all museums are administered by the Ministry of Culture. Some are run independently under a Board of Trustees.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/international-museum-expo-2023/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/link-death-and-birth-register/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• FAME India is part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and aims to encourage electric vehicles through subsidies. It covers all vehicle segments.
• Monitoring Authority: Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/govt-cuts-subsidy-on-electric-2-wheelers/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• ‘Tipping points’ are thresholds where the earth’s systems can no longer stabilize. Crossing these points becomes more dangerous with increased warming.
• For example, the melting of Greenland’s ice can reach a tipping point where the ice loss accelerates, leading to a significant rise in sea levels.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/tipping-points/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The polluter pays principle is a principle of environmental law that holds the polluter responsible for the damage caused by their pollution. This principle is based on the idea that the polluter should bear the costs of their pollution, both in terms of the environmental damage and the costs of cleanup. The polluter pays principle is a fundamental principle of environmental law, and it is used in a variety of contexts, including the regulation of air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous waste.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/05/23/climate-reparations/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Article 18 of the constitution justifies this. Under Right to Equality, A18 abolishes titular privileges (except military or academic) granted to citizens of India.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (b)

Explanation:’

• Statement 1: It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP. So, 1 is wrong.
• TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
• Statement 2: It is working globally on the Wildlife trade monitoring network.
• It specializes in investigating and analyzing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
• http://www.traffic.org/overview

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The 42nd Amendment added new Directive Principles, viz Article 39A, Article 43A and Article 48A.
• Article 43A deals with ‘Participation of workers in management of industries’.
• http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend42.htm

Refer: UPSC CSE 2017