[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 11 September 2023

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• About The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states in Africa.
• Formation: In 1963, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded to promote cooperation among African states.
• In 2002, the OAU was succeeded by the AU with a goal to accelerate economic integration of the continent.
• Objectives of the AU:The AU emphasizes greater unity and solidarity among African countries. It promotes political and socio-economic integration, peace, stability, security, and human rights.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/african-union-in-g20/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 recognises producers’ liability for recycling and reducing e-waste in the country.
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility – financial and/or physical – for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.
• The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been given the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under the new e-waste rules

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/management-of-electronic-waste-e-waste-in-india/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a national level cooperative body under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. It was established under the Multi-state co-operative societies act 1984 under the former Ministry of Welfare. Later it came under the control of Ministry of Tribal affairs.
• TRIFED was formed with the main objective of institutionalising the trade of Minor forest products (MFP) and to provide the tribals of India a fair price for the surplus agricultural products produced by them.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/tribes-india-pavilion-g20/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that the world food price index fell to a new two-year low recently.
• This decline reversed a previous month’s rebound, with most food commodities experiencing decreases, although rice and sugar prices
• FPI, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/world-food-price-index/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• BIS is the only national body that frames standards.
• It works under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
• BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
• The Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) Act 2016 establishes the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as the National Standards Body of India.
• The Act enables the Central Government to appoint any authority/agency, in addition to the BIS, to verify the conformity of products and services with the established standard and issue certificate of conformity.
• There is a provision for repair or recall, of the products (bearing Standard Mark) that do not conform to the relevant Indian Standard.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/mandatory-hallmarking/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagar districts of Karnataka, India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/white-sambar-deer/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Presence in India : Sambar deer is found in almost every corner of India, But it is mainly found in the central India. They can easily be spotted at Kanha, Corbett, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Gir, Dudhwa, Manas, Kaziranga and Sariska.
• It is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008 due to severe hunting, local insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/white-sambar-deer/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The 21st edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna-23’ took place in the Arabian Sea. This exercise involved guided missile frigates, a tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and helicopters from both the Indian and French Navies.
• His exercise has a long history, dating back to 1993, and has evolved into a symbol of the strong India-France strategic relationship, providing a platform for learning and cooperation in maritime security.
• Other defence Exercises between India and France:
  • Varuna – Naval exercise
  • Desert Knight-21and Garuda (Air exercise)
  • Shakti – Army exercise

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/11/varuna-23/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
• It is a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
• It is working with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change.
• http://www.ghgprotocol.org/about-ghgp

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Statement 1: With a view to strengthening and institutionalizing the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination and promoting financial sector development, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was set up by the Government as the apex level forum in December 2010 (much before NITI AAyog was even setup). So, 1 is incorrect.
• Statement 2: The Chairman of the Council is the Finance Minister and its members include the heads of financial sector Regulators (RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, IRDA & FMC) Finance Secretary and/or Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, and Chief Economic Adviser. So, 2 is correct.
• Statement 3: Without prejudice to the autonomy of regulators, the Council monitors macro prudential supervision of the economy, including functioning of large financial conglomerates, and addresses inter-regulatory coordination and financial sector development issues. So, 3 is correct.
• It also focuses on financial literacy and financial inclusion.
• http://finmin.nic.in/fsdc/StrucFSDC.pdf

Refer: UPSC CSE 2016