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

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• It is a UN agency (founded 1969; HQ: New York) dedicated to enhancing global reproductive and maternal health. It works on national healthcare strategies, access to birth control, and campaigns against child marriage, gender-based violence, obstetric fistula, and female genital mutilation. Operating in over 144 countries across four regions, it’s a key member of the United Nations Development Group, focusing on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. UNFPA has been operating in India since 1974

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/india-ageing-elderly-to-make-up-20-of-population-by-2050-unfpa-report/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: About Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award:

• It is India’s highest cinema honour and is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals. It was established in 1969 and was first awarded to actress Devika Rani. This award commemorates Dadasaheb Phalke, the director of India’s inaugural full-length feature film, “Raja Harishchandra,” in 1913. The prize includes a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of 10 lakh.
• About Waheeda Rehman:
  • Waheeda Rehman is an Indian actress regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most accomplished actresses. Her accolades include a National Film Award, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan honours and three Filmfare Awards. She is renowned for her roles in iconic Hindi films like “Pyaasa,” “Kaagaz ke Phool,” and “Guide.”

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/53rd-dadasaheb-phalke-lifetime-achievement-award/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
• The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statue related to food safety and regulation in India.
• FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
• The FSSAI is headed by a non-executive chairperson, appointed by the Central Government, either holding or has held the position of not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.[6] Rajesh Bhusan is the current chairperson for FSSAI and Shri Ganji Kamala V Rao is the current chief executive officer for FSSAI.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/using-newspapers-for-handling-food/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The Indian government has announced the extension of export benefits under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) for an additional year, until June 2024.
• The RoDTEP scheme provides exporters with refunds for taxes, duties, and levies incurred during the manufacturing and distribution of goods, which are not reimbursed through other mechanisms at the central, state, or local levels.
• This move is expected to assist the exporting community in negotiating international export contracts under the current global economic conditions.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/rodtep-scheme-2/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex regulatory body for overall regulation of regional rural banks and apex cooperative banks in India. It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• The bank has been entrusted with “matters concerning policy, planning, and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India”. NABARD is active in developing and implementing financial inclusion.
• NABARD was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaramman Committee (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/social-bonds/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023 is an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions.
• Its focus is on strengthening international cooperation to accelerate the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/breakthrough-agenda-report-2023/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: A recent study involving scientists from Kiel University (Germany) has discovered a deep-sea enzyme, PET46, capable of continuously breaking down PET plastic, commonly found in plastic bottles.
• PET is widely used in the production of rigid plastic bottles and containers for beverages, food products, personal care items, and more. It is known for its transparency, lightweight, and recyclability, making it a popular choice for packaging.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/pet46/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Bihar is getting its second tiger reserve in Kaimur (Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary), expected to be established by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The need for a second reserve arose as the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar’s 1st tiger reserve) reached its capacity to manage tigers.
• Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Bihar’s largest, covers Kaimur and Rohtas Districts. Established in 1979, it features diverse forest types, rare flora and fauna, and historical sites like Rohtasgarh Fort and Shergarh Fort. The government plans to convert it into a Tiger Reserve.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/kaimur-wildlife-sanctuary/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
• It was constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation.
• Set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests. The Authority will have eight experts or professionals having qualifications and experience in wildlife conservation and welfare of people including tribals, apart from three Members of Parliament of whom two will be elected by the House of the People and one by the Council of States.
• Functions of NTCA are as follows:
• Ensuring normative standards in tiger reserve management.
• Preparation of reserve specific tiger conservation plan.
• Laying down annual/ audit report before Parliament.
• Instituting State level Steering Committees under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister and establishment of Tiger Conservation Foundation.
• According approval for declaring new Tiger Reserves.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/kaimur-wildlife-sanctuary/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every fourth year among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
• Nine nations have hosted the Asian Games. Forty-six nations have participated in the Games, including Israel, which was excluded from the Games after its last participation in 1974. The games were most recently held in Hangzhou, China.
• Since 2010, host cities manage both the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games, the latter an event for athletes with disabilities to compete with each other. The Asian Para Games are held immediately following the Asian Games, but the exclusion of Asian Para Games from any Asian Games host city contract means that both events will run independently of each other.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/09/28/esports-in-asian-games-hangzhou/