[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 20 September 2023

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: Biohacking: Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received approval to begin the first human trial of its brain implant designed for paralysis patients.
• Biohacking is a broad term that encompasses a variety of practices, but it is generally defined as the use of technology and other methods to improve human performance and well-being. This includes things like using wearable devices to track fitness data, using nootropics to boost cognitive function, and even experimenting with gene editing.
• Biohacking can be a controversial topic, but it is also a rapidly growing field. As more and more people become interested in taking control of their own health and well-being, biohacking is likely to become even more mainstream in the years to come.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/examples-of-ethics-biohacking-mahsa-amini/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The Sangeet Natak Akademi, also known as the National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1953 with the aim of promoting and preserving India’s traditional performing arts, including music, dance, and theatre.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/sangeet-natak-akademi-amrit-awards/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: The “SHREYAS” scheme, consisting of four central sector sub-schemes, has played a significant role in empowering students from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India since 2014-15.
• The sub-schemes are as follows:
  • Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs
  • Top Class Education for SCs
  • National Overseas Scheme for SCs
  • National Fellowship for SC Students
• These sub-schemes under the SHREYAS umbrella have significantly contributed to the education and empowerment of SC and OBC students, enabling them to pursue higher education and excel in their chosen fields.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/shreyas-scheme/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Government of India has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to help them meet their working capital needs. The KCC facility will help fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to meet their short-term credit requirements of rearing of animals, poultry birds, fish, shrimp, other aquatic organisms and capture of fish.
• Under KCC facility, Interest subvention is available for farmers @ 2% per annum at the time of disbursal of loan and additional interest subvention @ 3 % per annum in case of prompt repayment as Prompt Repayment Incentive. One of the advantages of the KCC Scheme to the farmers is the Repayment only after harvest.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/kisan-rin-portal/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) (established in 1966) is a subsidiary body of the General Assembly of the United Nations with the general mandate to further the progressive harmonization and unification of the law of international trade.
• UNCITRAL is a legal body with universal membership that specializes in commercial law reform worldwide. It has been working for over 50 years to modernize and harmonize rules on international business. UNCITRAL’s primary goal is to facilitate international trade by creating legal frameworks and instruments that promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency in cross-border commercial transactions.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/uncitral-south-asia-conference/

Ans: (d )

Explanation:

• Context: India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has begun collecting data using the Supra Thermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS) sub-system, one of the seven instruments on board.
• What is STEPS?
  • STEPS stands for Supra Thermal and Energetic Particle Spectrometer. It is a sub-system onboard India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft and part of the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload. It is designed to measure fast-moving charged particles generated by processes within the Sun. STEPS helps scientists analyze the behaviour of particles surrounding Earth and provides valuable data for solar science and space weather research.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/supra-thermal-and-energetic-particle-spectrometer-steps/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: The Indian Coast Guard conducted a coastal security drill named ‘Operation Sajag’ along the west coast.
• This drill aimed to involve all stakeholders in the coastal security system, reaffirm the effectiveness of coastal security measures, and raise awareness among fishermen at sea.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/operation-sajag/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• It is one of only two major rivers in peninsular India that runs from east to west (longest west flowing river), along with the Tapti River. It is one of the rivers in India that flows in a rift valley, bordered by the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. As a rift valley river, the Narmada does not form a delta; Rift valley rivers form estuaries.
• It is also the largest flowing river in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in India.
• The Narmada River rises from the Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur district Madhya Pradesh.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/20/narmada-river/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• ‘Global Economic Prospects’ is a World Bank Group flagship report.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2015

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• If SLR is reduced, banks have to park lesser money with RBI in form of securities, cash etc. So, they have more money to lend and the return on lending is also greater than what they get in SLR. Hence, the scheduled commercial banks may cut their lending rates.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2015