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

Ans: (a) Explanation:

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/production-of-pulses-in-india/

Ans: (a) Explanation:

• Context: India’s first National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH-66, connecting Mumbai to Goa, has been inaugurated, showcasing a pioneering eco-friendly
  • The ground-breaking technology, developed by CSIR-CRRI, transforms waste from the steel industry into a valuable resource for constructing robust and environmentally friendly national The bituminous steel slag road, constructed with 28% less thickness than conventional roads, demonstrates cost-efficiency and enhanced durability.
• S1: This statement is Steel slag is not a primary raw material used in the production of steel. It is, in fact, a byproduct generated during the steelmaking process.
• S2: This statement is Steel slag is a byproduct formed during the refining of molten iron ore into steel. It occurs when impurities in the raw materials, such as silica, alumina, and magnesia, combine with the fluxing agents used in the process.
• S3: This statement is incorrect. While improper disposal of steel slag can pose environmental challenges, such as leaching of heavy metals, proper management and recycling processes can mitigate these concerns. In fact, efforts are made to recycle and reuse steel slag in various industries to reduce environmental

Refer:   https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/steel-slag-road/

Ans: (d) Explanation:

• s2: Slag-based fertilizers applied in Si-deficient paddy soil has shown to improve rice growth, productivity, and brown spot The application of steel slag in the soil increases the concentration of Si in the rice straw and promotes a higher yield of grains.
• The use of steel slag as an aggregate is considered a standard practice in many jurisdictions, with applications that include its use in granular base, embankments, engineered fill, highway shoulders, and hot mix asphalt

Refer:   https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/steel-slag-road/

Ans: (a) Explanation:

• Context: The four Shankaracharyas, leaders of Hindu mathas (monasteries) in Dwarka, Joshimath, Puri, and Sringeri, have decided not to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in
• About Adi Shankaracharya:
  • Born in Kaladi village on the bank of the Periyar, the largest river in Kerala

• He was a disciple of the scholar
• He was constantly on the move — bearing the flag of Advaita Vedanta, challenging prevailing philosophical traditions including Buddhism and
• He is believed to have established the ritual practices at the Badri and Kedar

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/shankaracharya/

Ans: (b ) Explanation:

• Context: A joint study led by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) has uncovered evidence of a human settlement in Vadnagar, dating back to 800
• The study indicates cultural continuity in Vadnagar after the Harappan

• About Vadnagar:
  • Vadnagar is a town and municipality in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, Vadnagar’s ancient names include Anartapura and Anandapura.
  • Vadnagar is home to many popular places, including Hatkeshwar Temple, Kirti Toran, and Sharmishtha
• Vadnagar and Modhera’s Sun Temple were recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites tentative

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/vadnagar/

Ans: (b) Explanation:

• Context: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a foreigner cannot claim the right to reside in India under Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution, which grants all citizens the right to reside and settle in any part of
  • The judgment came during the hearing of a habeas corpus petition filed by the uncle of Azal Chakma, a suspected Bangladeshi national, alleging Chakma’s illegal
  • The court emphasized that a foreign national cannot assert the right to reside in India and referred to the Supreme Court’s decision, stating that the Indian government’s power to expel foreigners is absolute and unlimited.
• Article 19(1)(e) of the constitution grants the right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India as a fundamental right under the Right to
  • However, Reasonable restrictions on this right can be imposed by law-
  • in the interest of the general public, or for the protection of interest of any Scheduled

Refer:   https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/right-to-reside/

Ans: (b) Explanation:

• Context: A new study published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy links hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%, suggesting a possible link to 17,000
• Hydroxychloroquine was briefly promoted by former US President Donald Trump and others as a treatment for COVID-19 during the early stages of the
• While hydroxychloroquine is generally safe, the study underscores the importance of evaluating risks differently when administering it preventively to a large number of healthy

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/hydroxychloroquine/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park, the fifth in Asia, aimed at preserving the night sky and combating light
  • Recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this status emphasizes the importance of natural darkness for ecological integrity and community well-being. The Dark Sky Place certification involves lighting policy, retrofits, education, and night sky

Refer:   https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/pench-tiger-reserve-ptr/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park, the fifth in Asia, aimed at preserving the night sky and combating light
• Dark Sky Place certification focuses on lighting policy, dark sky-friendly retrofits, outreach and education, and monitoring the night sky.
• The certification was given by the International Dark-Sky Association, a global dark-sky movement to promote

Refer:   https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/01/16/pench-tiger-reserve-ptr/

Ans: (c ) Explanation:

• It is the largest tiger reserve forest in India and a critical tiger habitat. See https://etelangana.org/uploads/ebooks/Telangana_Article__2014-04-02_051708/ 2014-04-08_065702_Chenchu_Tiger_reserve.pdf

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