[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 9 November 2023

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR, aimed at supporting and accelerating the success of tech startups in India.
• About the LEAP AHEAD initiative:
  • Launchpad for Tech Entrepreneurs towards Accelerated Growth and Pioneering AHEAD (LEAP AHEAD) aims to support tech startups by offering them access to funding (up to ₹1 Crore), mentorship and global connections.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/leap-ahead-initiative-launched-by-stpi-for-startups/

Ans: ( b)

Explanation:

• Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Telangana, with the unearthing of a 3,000-year-old geoglyph in the form of a circular design near Mudichu Thalapalli in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
• What is Geoglyph?
  • A geoglyph is a large, intricate design or motif created on the ground’s surface, often by arranging natural materials or altering the landscape itself. Notable examples include the Nazca Lines in Peru and the Uffington White Horse in England.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/geoglyph/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme:

• Introduced in 2013.
• Open to companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956, and individuals or entities residing in India.
• Trusts must renew their registration every three financial years.
• Mandates that 95% of contributions received in a financial year must be donated to political parties registered under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
• Electoral Trusts prioritize transparency by mandating the reporting of contributors and beneficiaries to the Election Commission of India. This differs from the Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme, which permits anonymous political donations.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/electoral-trusts-et-scheme/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: India’s efforts in tuberculosis (TB) management have received international recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) in their ‘Global TB Report 2023
• It primarily affects the lungs, is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads through the air. Common medications for TB include isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is the only licensed TB prevention measure.
• Risk factors for TB include diabetes, HIV infection, undernutrition, and tobacco use.
• Drug-resistant TB includes multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and totally drug-resistant (TDR) forms.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/who-hails-tuberculosis-tb-management-in-india/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• In 2018, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced the NPY.
• Through the provision of a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs, it seeks to support each and every Tuberculosis (TB) patient.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/who-hails-tuberculosis-tb-management-in-india/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: Climate change is having alarming effects on ecosystems and native species, according to a recent analysis published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
• Key findings of the Study:
  • Non-native species tend to fare better than Native species under extreme weather events such as heat waves, cold spells, droughts, and floods.
  • Reason: This is because they often have high reproduction rates, adaptable behavior, and physiology, and a higher tolerance for disturbances. They can rapidly establish populations in new environments and thrive when native species are adversely affected.
  • Significance: Findings emphasize the need to protect and support the recovery of vulnerable native species in the face of climate-driven extreme events, esp. due to the significant economic and ecological impact of invasive species on ecosystems worldwide.
• Invasive species are non-native organisms that have been introduced, intentionally or accidentally, into an ecosystem where they do not naturally occur. These species have the potential to cause ecological, economic, or even health-related harm to the new environment. They often outcompete native species, disrupt ecosystems, and can lead to the extinction or reduction of local species’ populations.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/how-climate-change-is-displacing-animals/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Subansiri (518km) (also called “Gold River”) is a trans-Himalayan river and the largest tributary of the Upper Brahmaputra River. It flows into India through the Miri Hills of Arunachal Pradesh.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/09/subansiri-lower-hydroelectric-project/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Lemongrass is a natural mosquito repellent.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2021

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• As filter feeders, oysters obtain their food by forcing copious amounts of water through their bodies. The beating of cilia pumps water through the oyster’s gills. Particles such as algae and plankton get stuck in the gill mucus. These particles are subsequently carried to the oyster’s mouth and esophagus for consumption, and finally to the stomach for digestion.

Refer: UPSC CSE 2021

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• When Britain gave women who owned property the right to vote in 1918, the law did not apply to British residents living in other areas of the Empire. Women’s requests were disregarded in the Montague–Chelmsford Reforms, despite their petitions. The Government of India Act 1919 gave Provincial Councils the authority to decide whether or not women may vote, even though they were not given the ability to vote or run for office. This was possible as long as they fulfilled certain requirements related to property, income, or education.
• Between 1919 and 1929, all of the British Provinces, as well as most of the Princely states granted women the right to vote and, in some cases, allowed them to stand in local elections.
• With limited input from women, the report from the three Round Tables was sent to the Joint Committee of the British Parliament recommending lowering the voting age to 21, but retaining property and literacy restrictions, as well as basing women’s eligibility on their marital status. It also provided special quotas for women and ethnic groups in provincial legislatures. These provisions were incorporated into the Government of India Act 1935. Though it extended electoral eligibility, the Act still allowed only 2.5% of the women in India to vote

Refer: UPSC CSE 2021