[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 28 August 2023

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Greece is bordered by Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Republic of Macedonia, and it shares maritime borders with Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, and Libya. The peninsular mainland offers a quite mountainous landscape.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/india-greece-bilateral-relationship/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Lead is not commonly used as a structural material in the construction industry due to its toxicity and environmental concerns.
• Lead is known to be highly toxic to humans. It can accumulate in the body over time and cause severe health issues, including neurological and developmental problems.
• Lead-acid batteries are indeed commonly used in vehicles, especially in traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. These batteries are known for their reliability and ability to provide high currents.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/lead-poisoning-in-india/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• There are some units of the Indian Union which enjoy very little power. These are areas which are too small to become an independent State but which could not be merged with any of the existing States. These areas, like Chandigarh, or Lakshadweep or the capital city of Delhi, are called Union Territories. These territories do not have the powers of a State. The Central Government has special powers in running these areas. Therefore, option 3 has no connection with the Principle of federalism.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/rethink-the-dynamics-of-indias-fiscal-federalism/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The phrase ‘Union of States’ has been preferred to ‘Federation of States’ for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation is not the result of an agreement among the states like the American Federation; and two, the states have no right to secede from the federation.
• The federation is an Union because it is indestructible. The country is an integral whole and divided into different states only for the convenience of administration.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/rethink-the-dynamics-of-indias-fiscal-federalism/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Seethakali is a traditional folk-dance drama from Desinganad, Kerala, primarily during the Onam festivities.
• Artists Presented by Dalit artists from the Veda and Pulaya communities

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/seethakali-folk-art-kerala/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The ‘Right to Repair’ is a movement that advocates for consumers’ ability to repair and modify their own electronic devices and appliances.
• The ‘Right to Repair’ legislation requires manufacturers to provide consumers with access to the necessary information, tools, and parts to repair their products.
• The ‘Right to Repair’ is supported by environmentalists as it promotes the reuse and recycling of products, reducing electronic waste.
• The ‘Right to Repair’ does not primarily focus on the automotive industry. It applies to all consumer products, including electronics, appliances, and lawnmowers.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/right-to-repair/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• PROJECT AMBER (Accelerated Mission for Better Employment and Retention) is a joint initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Generation India Foundation (GIF) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• This project is co-funded by MSDE (under the SANKALP programme) and private philanthropy and aims to train 30,000 youth, 50% of whom will be women trainees.
• The training will be conducted in post-COVID resilient job roles, over a period of two years. Generation’s holistic 7-step skilling methodology will be utilised to drive higher quality skilling, improved employment, and retention outcomes.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/project-amber/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Option1: This statement is incorrect. Somatic cells are not reproductive cells; they are the cells that make up the various tissues and organs of an organism. Reproductive cells, also known as germ cells, are involved in the process of reproduction.
• Option2: This statement is correct. Somatic cells are indeed diploid in nature, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent). This is in contrast to germ cells, which are haploid and contain only one set of chromosomes.
• Option3: This statement is incorrect. Somatic cells do not undergo meiosis during reproduction. Meiosis is the process by which germ cells divide to form gametes (sperm and egg cells), each containing half the number of chromosomes as somatic cells.
• Option4: This statement is incorrect. Mutations that occur in somatic cells are generally not passed on to offspring. These mutations may affect the individual in which they occur, but they are not present in the germ cells that give rise to the next generation. Only mutations in germ cells can potentially be passed on to offspring.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/somatic-genetic-variants/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Global Environment Facility (GEF):
• The Global Environment Facility was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summitto help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems.
• It is an international partnership of 184 countries, international institutions, civil society organizations and the private sector that addresses global environmental issues.
• GEF funds are available to developing countries and countries with economies in transition to meet the objectives of the international environmental conventions and agreements.
• The World Bank serves as the GEF Trustee, administering the GEF Trust Fund.
• It is a FINANCIAL MECHANISM for five major international environmental conventions:
  • Minamata Convention on Mercury,
  • Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
  • United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD),
  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/08/28/global-biodiversity-framework-fund-gbff-ratified-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• A lower SLR gives banks more room to lend, so S1 can’t be the answer.
• MSF rate which is slightly higher than the repo rate is a borrowing window for the banks. A higher MSF discourages borrowing, so S2 is incorrect. RBI won’t take this stance.
• S3 is common knowledge.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2020