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

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The UNDP’s Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023 has revealed no improvement in biases against women in a decade, with almost 9 out of 10 men and women worldwide still holding such biases.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/gender-social-norms-index-gsni/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The article discusses the frictions in India-Canada ties, particularly regarding Canadian politicians supporting separatism in India.
• Canada is the second largest country in the world, occupying a significant portion of North America. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. The border between Canada and the United States is primarily marked by the 49th parallel north. Canada is known for its abundant lakes, including Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake, Winnipeg Lake, and the five Great Lakes that it shares with the United States: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario
• Canada’s capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/india-canada-relationship/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/three-years-after-galwan-where-india-china-ties-stand/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/three-years-after-galwan-where-india-china-ties-stand/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/three-years-after-galwan-where-india-china-ties-stand/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Advertising Standards Council of India (est. 1985; HQ: Mumbai) is a voluntary self-regulatory organization of the advertising industry in India. ASCI is registered as a non-profit company under section 25 of the Company Act.
• ASCI looks into complaints across ALL MEDIA such as Print, TV, Radio, hoardings, SMS, Emailers, Internet/web-site, product packaging, brochures, promotional material and point of sale material etc. ASCI’s role has been acclaimed by various Government bodies including the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of AYUSH as well as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/dark-patterns-in-digital-advertisements/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, is launching the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) fellowships program.
• This program aims to recognize outstanding scientists and technologists of Indian origin residing in other countries (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research.
• The program will award fellowships to 75 selected individuals who will be invited to work in various knowledge verticals such as quantum technology, health, electronics, agriculture, and more.
• The VAIBHAV program was initiated after the VAIBHAV Summit, which connected the Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian institutions. The fellowship program will foster collaboration between scientists from the Indian diaspora and Indian educational institutions, universities, and scientific institutions.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/vaibhav-fellowship-programme/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report.
• About National Time Release Study:
  • The Time Release Study (TRS) is a performance measurement tool that quantifies the time taken for cargo release at customs stations. It measures the duration from cargo arrival to its out-of-charge for domestic clearance in imports and from cargo arrival to carrier departure in exports.
  • The study covers seaports, air cargo complexes (ACCs), inland container depots (ICDs), and integrated check posts (ICPs), which handle a significant proportion of entry and shipping bills in the country.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/national-time-release-study-ntrs-2023-report/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: Recently, scientists have successfully created advanced embryo-like structures using human stem cells. These synthetic embryos develop similarly to natural embryos at around 14 days after fertilization.
• A fertilized egg contains 46 chromosomes, which are made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes. Each chromosome in a pair is made up of two chromatids. So, a fertilized egg has 46 chromosomes and 92 chromatids.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/lab-grown-human-embryo-models/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Belarus is set to receive Russian tactical nuclear warheads, which raises concerns about the impact on global stability and the nuclear non-proliferation regime. The deal between Russia and Belarus was made in response to perceived Western threats and the potential deployment of US nuclear weapons in Europe.
• Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus is an authoritarian state.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/06/17/belarus/