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

Ans: (b)

Explanation: What is Financial Inclusion?

• Financial inclusion refers to the effort to provide access to essential financial services (e.g., banking, credit, insurance,) and products to individuals and communities, especially those traditionally underserved or excluded from the formal banking system. The RBI’s financial inclusion (FI) index shows financial inclusion is improving in India

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/women-business-correspondents-for-financial-inclusion/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: The Annapurna Certificate Programme, an initiative by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. This annual program acknowledges restaurants contributing to India’s cultural cause through cuisine on a global scale.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/annapurna-certificate-programme/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: NITI Aayog has released a report on the Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/niti-aayog-sath-e-project/

Ans: (c)

Explanation

• The National Health Authority (NHA) (formed in 2019) is an autonomous entity established under the Society Registration Act, 1860, responsible for implementing AB PM-JAY. It oversees the design, technological infrastructure, and implementation of the “National Digital Health Mission“ to create a National Digital Health Eco-system. It replaced the National Health Agency and operates as an attached office of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• The NHA is governed by a Governing Board chaired by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India; and is headed by a full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) supported by Deputy CEO and Executive Directors. The CEO of the NHA functions as the Member Secretary of the Governing Board.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/national-health-claim-exchange-nhcx/

Ans: (c)

Explanation

• Context: Prime Minister will release the 15th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on November 15, celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ (Tribal Pride Day), at Birsa College, Khunti, Jharkhand.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/pm-kisan-scheme-8/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: How do Electric batteries work?

• It works by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy.
• Anode (Negatively Charged Electrode): Oxidation occurs, releasing electrons and creating ions.
• Cathode (Positively Charged Electrode): Reduction takes place, consuming electrons and accepting ions.
• Electron Flow: Electrons generated at the anode flow through an external circuit to the cathode, creating an electric current.
• Salt Bridge (electrolyte): A salt bridge connects the two half-cells, allowing ion exchange to maintain electrical neutrality.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/electric-battery/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Algae, through the process of photosynthesis, produce oxygen and form the foundation of aquatic food chains. They are crucial contributors to the oxygen content in the Earth’s atmosphere and support various aquatic life forms.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/green-alga-picocystis-salinarum/

Ans: (c )

Explanation:

• Context: Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has been erupting for over a year, causing disruptions such as flight cancellations and vehicle bans due to ash accumulation.
• About Mount Etna
  • It is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Metropolitan City of Catania and the highest Mediterranean island mountain. It is located above the convergent plate margin between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Mount Etna, with a recorded history of volcanic activity dating back to 1500 B.C., has erupted over 200 times.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/mount-etna/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• List of some of the most active volcanoes on Earth:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/11/16/mount-etna/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Each Sarkar, or district, in the entire Suba was supervised by a military official known as the chief Shiqdar. Parganas, or smaller divisions, were created for every Sarkar. In every Pargana, there were two Karkuns (clerks or writers), one Fotahdar (treasurer), one Amin or Munsif (civil judge), and one Shiqdar (military officer).

Refer: UPSC CSE 2021