[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 25 October 2023

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Statement A is correct. Dogra Architecture is known for its extensive use of wooden beams and pillars. The use of wood is a prominent feature in the construction of buildings in the Dogra region, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Statement B is not accurate. The use of colorful mosaic tiles is not a typical characteristic of Dogra Architecture.
• Statement C is incorrect. Gothic architectural elements are not a part of Dogra Architecture, which has its own distinct style.
• Statement D is not accurate. While bamboo and thatch may be used in some regional architectural styles, it is not a defining feature of Dogra Architecture.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/dogra-architecture/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: Archaeologists uncovered a rare inscription related to the Alupa dynasty, marking the first record of an Alupa king’s death and containing references to the Siri cult, including Siri, Dalya, and Chattara.
• This Someshwara inscription holds great significance in the study of Tuluva history and culture (in modern-day Karnataka).
• The inscription is connected to the establishment of the Soma cult, founded by Soma Sharma of Gujarat in the 11th century AD, which later spread across India.
• The Someshwara temple in Someshwara was constructed during the reign of Kulashekara Alupendra in honour of Soma and adorned with Nava Durgas sculptures.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/king-kulashekara-alupendra-i/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• About the United Nations World Tourism Organization:
• The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism. The UNWTO is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
• The UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of Economic growth, Inclusive development, and Environmental sustainability.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/gujarats-dhordo-village-gets-unwto-recognition/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Little Ice Age (LIA), climate interval that occurred from the early 14th century through the mid-19th century, when mountain glaciers expanded at several locations, including the European Alps, New Zealand, Alaska, and the southern Andes, and mean annual temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere declined by 0.6 °C (1.1 °F) relative to the average temperature between 1000 and 2000 CE. link

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/little-ice-age/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The “Care Economy” refers to the economic activities associated with unpaid care work, which includes tasks like caregiving, childcare, eldercare, and domestic work. It encompasses the often invisible and unpaid labor that is essential for the well-being of individuals and communities.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/purple-economy/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is a bilateral tax treaty between two countries designed to prevent double taxation of the same income. It does so by allocating taxing rights on various types of income (such as dividends, interest, and capital gains) between the two countries, and it often provides mechanisms to grant tax credits or exemptions to taxpayers to avoid paying tax on the same income in both countries.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/double-taxation-avoidance-agreement-dtaa/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Context: ‘Project Udbhav’ has been launched by the Indian Defence Minister, aiming to integrate ancient Indian strategic wisdom into modern military pedagogy.
• The project, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), seeks to create an indigenous strategic vocabulary based on India’s philosophy and culture.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/project-udbhav/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a widespread crackdown on cyber criminals in India in an operation known as ‘Operation Chakra-2.’
• This operation involved searches at 76 locations across the country and was prompted by the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore cryptocurrency scam.
• The fraud scheme posed as a fake crypto mining operation and targeted unsuspecting Indian citizens. The cases were registered based on information provided by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• The agency is collaborating with various international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, INTERPOL, and others, to follow up on leads.
• ‘Operation Chakra-1’ was conducted nearly a year ago in collaboration with Interpol, the FBI, and police forces from various countries, involving searches at 115 locations.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/operation-chakra-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• The Lemru Elephant Reserve (Hasdeo Aranya forests) in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, aims to reduce human-elephant conflicts as elephants migrate from Odisha and Jharkhand. This biodiverse area, often called the lungs of Chhattisgarh, also contains significant coal deposits.
• The state government notified the reserve (Conservation Reserve) in October 2020 under Section 36A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972(WLPA).
• In India, elephant reserves and corridors have no legal sanctity under any law, including the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972. The act mentions only national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation and community reserves (collectively called Protected Areas)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/lemru-elephant-corridor/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• In India, elephant reserves and corridors have no legal sanctity under any law, including the Wildlife Protection Act (WLPA), 1972. The act mentions only national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, conservation and community reserves (collectively called Protected Areas)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/10/25/lemru-elephant-corridor/