Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 12
14 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- It has a sex ratio where the number of women is more than the number of men
- Infant Mortality rate is one of the lowest in the country
- It is the first ‘Total Primary Education’ attained state
The above statements, when considered as a whole, refer to which state of India?
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
1 pointsThe Ocean Energy Systems Technology Initiative (OES) is an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, which operates under the framework established by
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Ans: c.
“The OES, launched in 2001, is an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, which operates under framework established by the International Energy Agency.”
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“The OES, launched in 2001, is an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, which operates under framework established by the International Energy Agency.”
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
1 pointsEnergy can be harnessed from ocean renewable resources. These ocean renewable resources include
- Temperature gradient
- Currents
- Salinity gradient
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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Ans: a.
“The OES brings together countries to advance research, development and demonstration of conversion technologies to harness energy from all forms of ocean renewable resources, such as tides, waves, currents, temperature gradient (ocean thermal energy conversion and submarine geothermal energy) and salinity gradient for electricity generation, as well as for other uses, such as desalination, through international cooperation and information exchange.”
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“The OES brings together countries to advance research, development and demonstration of conversion technologies to harness energy from all forms of ocean renewable resources, such as tides, waves, currents, temperature gradient (ocean thermal energy conversion and submarine geothermal energy) and salinity gradient for electricity generation, as well as for other uses, such as desalination, through international cooperation and information exchange.”
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
1 pointsOcean Thermal Energy plants can operate if the temperature difference between the water at the surface and water at depths up to
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Ans: d.
“Tropical countries have high sea surface temperatures and hence Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a good option for countries like India. NIOT, an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is working in the area of ocean energy and desalination.”
Page 251, Science Textbook For Class X, NCERT
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“Tropical countries have high sea surface temperatures and hence Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a good option for countries like India. NIOT, an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is working in the area of ocean energy and desalination.”
Page 251, Science Textbook For Class X, NCERT
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is NOT a fundamental duty – as mentioned in the Indian Constitution – of every citizen of India?
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Ans: c.
“The 2014 judgment enshrines the concept of Article 51A (g) and (h) of the Constitution. There cannot be a scintilla of doubt that the Constitution is an organic and compassionate document. We are unimpressed… and do not alter our stay order,” Justice Misra held, adding Pongal will happen even without jallikattu.
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“The 2014 judgment enshrines the concept of Article 51A (g) and (h) of the Constitution. There cannot be a scintilla of doubt that the Constitution is an organic and compassionate document. We are unimpressed… and do not alter our stay order,” Justice Misra held, adding Pongal will happen even without jallikattu.
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
1 pointsThe Gulf of Sirte opens out to the
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Ans: c.
Gulf of Sidra or the Gulf of Sirte is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, indenting the Libyan coast of northern Africa.
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Gulf of Sidra or the Gulf of Sirte is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, indenting the Libyan coast of northern Africa.
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs with regard to the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution is/are correctly matched?
- Entry 28 List II – Markets and Fairs
- Entry 33 List II – Theatres and dramatic performances; sports, entertainments and amusements
- Entry 17 List III – Prevention of cruelty to animals
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the new Defense Procurement Policy, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- Only those deals which are worth over Rupees 2,000 crore will have an offset obligation
- Under a new category of acquisition termed ‘Buy Indian’, equipment only with a minimum of 40% indigenous components will be considered
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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Ans: d.
“Under a new category of acquisition termed ‘Buy Indian’ or ‘Indigenous Design Development and Manufacturing’, domestically designed equipment with 40 per cent indigenous components or foreign-designed equipment with 60 per cent local components will be considered.”
“The new DPP has significantly increased the offset threshold for foreign contracts from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 2,000 crore (with 30 per cent of the contract value to be procured from within India), while it has certain provisions for encouraging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.”
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“Under a new category of acquisition termed ‘Buy Indian’ or ‘Indigenous Design Development and Manufacturing’, domestically designed equipment with 40 per cent indigenous components or foreign-designed equipment with 60 per cent local components will be considered.”
“The new DPP has significantly increased the offset threshold for foreign contracts from Rs. 300 crore to Rs. 2,000 crore (with 30 per cent of the contract value to be procured from within India), while it has certain provisions for encouraging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.”
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