[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 16 October 2023

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS). It is formed following the Space sector reforms to enable and facilitate the participation of private players.
• IN-SPACe is responsible to promote, enable authorize and supervise various space activities of non-governmental entities including building launch vehicles & satellites and providing space-based services; sharing space infrastructure and premises under the control of DOS/ISRO; and establishing of new space infrastructure and facilities.
• The agency acts as an interface between ISRO and Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) and assesses how to utilize India’s space resources better and increase space-based activities. It also assesses the needs and demands of private players, including educational and research institutions, and explores ways to accommodate these requirements in consultation with ISRO

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/indian-space-economy-decadal-vision-and-strategy/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is part of the United Nations Secretariat and it supports the implementation & review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction adopted by the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction on 18 March 2015 in Sendai, Japan. The Sendai Framework is a 15-year voluntary people-centred approach to disaster risk reduction, succeeding the 2005-2015 framework.
• UNDRR coordinates international efforts in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and it reports on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It convenes the biennial Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/2023-global-survey-on-persons-with-disabilities-and-disasters/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: Scientists have recently rediscovered the “Pontus plate,” a long-lost tectonic plate that disappeared about 20 million years ago.
• Tectonic plates are large, rigid sections of the Earth’s lithosphere (the outermost layer) that move and interact with each other. Their movements are responsible for various geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the creation of mountains.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/pontus-plate/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The SEBI is managed by its members, which consists of the following:
  • The chairman is nominated by the Union Government of India.
  • Two members, i.e., Officers from the Union Finance Ministry.
  • One member from the Reserve Bank of India.
  • The remaining five members are nominated by the Union Government of India, out of them at least three shall be whole-time members.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/anti-money-laundering-sebi-releases-fresh-set-of-guidelines/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• It is a highly toxic, wax-like substance known for its ability to burn at extremely high temperatures, exceeding 800 degrees Celsius (1,500 degrees Fahrenheit).
• It can melt metal and is often used by militaries to create smokescreens due to its fast-spreading fires and thick smoke production that can last for about seven minutes.
• White phosphorus is harmful to humans and can cause severe burns, penetrating down to the bone. The chemicals can be absorbed by the body, leading to dysfunction in multiple organs, including the liver, kidneys, and heart

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/white-phosphorus/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is a department of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization of the Government of India responsible for approval of licences of specified categories of drugs such as blood and blood products, IV fluids, vaccines, and sera in India.
• Drugs Controller General of India, comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
• DCGI also sets standards for manufacturing, sales, import, and distribution of drugs in India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/car-t-cell-therapy/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: India’s Drug Controller General (DCGI) has granted market authorization for CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T) cell therapy developed by ImmunoACT, a spin-off company from IIT-Bombay.
• This ground-breaking treatment, known as NexCAR19, is now approved for use in cases of relapsed-refractory B-cell lymphoma and leukaemia.
• The therapy’s market authorization follows extensive scrutiny of data from phase 1 and 2 clinical trials by the Central Drugs Standards and Control Organisation (CDSCO).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/car-t-cell-therapy/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: NASA has launched a spacecraft called ‘Psyche’ on a six-year mission to study a unique metal-rich asteroid also named ‘Psyche.’
• This asteroid orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
• The primary goal of the Psyche mission is to explore the iron core, a previously unexplored aspect of planet formatio
• For the first time, the mission will examine a celestial body primarily composed of metal rather than rock and ice.
• Additionally, it aims to gain insights into the internal structure of terrestrial planets, including Earth, by directly studying the interior of a differentiated body, which would otherwise remain hidden.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/psyche/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• The Ecomark Scheme, notified on 13th October 2023, replaces the previous Notification. It provides accreditation and labelling for household and consumer products that meet specific environmental criteria while maintaining quality standards as per Indian norms. Products accredited under the Ecomark Scheme will adhere to specific environmental criteria, ensuring minimal environmental impact. It will build consumer awareness of environmental issues and encourage eco-conscious choices. It will also motivate manufacturers to shift towards environmentally friendly production. The scheme seeks to ensure accurate labelling and prevent misleading information about products.
• The Central Pollution Control Board administers the Ecomark Scheme in partnership with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which is the national body for standards and certification.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/green-credit-program-gcp-and-ecomark-scheme-under-life-initiative/

Ans: (c )

Explanation: About IOC:

• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (founded: 1894; HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland) is a non-governmental sports organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games and governs National Olympic Committees (NOCs). In 2009, the UN General Assembly granted the IOC Permanent Observer status. The IOC Session is the annual meeting of IOC members where each member has one vote, and its decisions are final.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/16/ioc-amends-the-olympic-charter-to-strengthen-its-human-rights-commitments/