Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 130
01 July 2016
NOTE: June quiz will be covered in coming days
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 6
1. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Tejas fighter jet, consider the following statements:
- It is solely developed by DRDO
- It is a Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft
- It is inducted into the Indian Air Force
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tejas-aircraft-join-iaf/article8795690.ece
India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) together with its variants, is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class. This single engine, Compound-Delta-Wing, Tailless Aircraft is designed and developed by ADA with HAL as the principal partner along with DRDO, CSIR, BEL, DGAQA, IAF & IN to meet diverse needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN).
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Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tejas-aircraft-join-iaf/article8795690.ece
India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) together with its variants, is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class. This single engine, Compound-Delta-Wing, Tailless Aircraft is designed and developed by ADA with HAL as the principal partner along with DRDO, CSIR, BEL, DGAQA, IAF & IN to meet diverse needs of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN).
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
2 pointsTriacetone triperoxide (TATP) was recently in news. Why?
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Solution: a)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/chemicals-similar-to-brussels-bomb-seized-from-hyderabad-is-suspects/article8794187.ece
TATP and the other explosive forms of acetone peroxide belong to the few high explosives that do not contain nitrogen,[22] and so can pass undetected through explosive detection scanners designed to detect nitrogenous explosives.[23] Because of its high susceptibility to accidental detonation (and resulting “workplace accidents” in bomb-making shops), TATP has been referred to as the “Mother of Satan.”[22] It is used by terrorists for its ability to evade detection aimed at nitrogenous explosives, and due to its low cost and the ease with which its precursors can be obtained.[22] It has been described in popular media as easily prepared from readily available retail ingredients, such as hair bleach and nail polish remover.
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Solution: a)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/chemicals-similar-to-brussels-bomb-seized-from-hyderabad-is-suspects/article8794187.ece
TATP and the other explosive forms of acetone peroxide belong to the few high explosives that do not contain nitrogen,[22] and so can pass undetected through explosive detection scanners designed to detect nitrogenous explosives.[23] Because of its high susceptibility to accidental detonation (and resulting “workplace accidents” in bomb-making shops), TATP has been referred to as the “Mother of Satan.”[22] It is used by terrorists for its ability to evade detection aimed at nitrogenous explosives, and due to its low cost and the ease with which its precursors can be obtained.[22] It has been described in popular media as easily prepared from readily available retail ingredients, such as hair bleach and nail polish remover.
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2 pointsRecently, the World Bank announced $ 1 billion in support of India’s ambitious solar generation plans. With reference to this loan and the project, consider the following statements:
- The project will be implemented by the government of India
- It will be used to install 40 GW of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (GRPV) across India
- India is the largest recipient of loans from the World Bank in the world
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/wb-offers-1-billion-aid-for-solar-projects/article8794179.ece
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/05/13/world-bank-approves-625-million-to-support-grid-connected-rooftop-solar-program-in-india
- It’s implemented by SBI
- India is the largest recipient of loans from the World Bank, amounting to $102.1 billion, between 1945 and 2015 (as on July 21, 2015), according to the Bank’s lending report.
Representational image. Reuters
While the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a part of the World Bank group, has lent $52.7 billion, the International Development Association (IDA), a multilateral concessional lender of World Bank, has loaned $49.4 billion to India over the last 70 years.
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Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/wb-offers-1-billion-aid-for-solar-projects/article8794179.ece
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/05/13/world-bank-approves-625-million-to-support-grid-connected-rooftop-solar-program-in-india
- It’s implemented by SBI
- India is the largest recipient of loans from the World Bank, amounting to $102.1 billion, between 1945 and 2015 (as on July 21, 2015), according to the Bank’s lending report.
Representational image. Reuters
While the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a part of the World Bank group, has lent $52.7 billion, the International Development Association (IDA), a multilateral concessional lender of World Bank, has loaned $49.4 billion to India over the last 70 years.
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
2 pointsThe Logistics Performance Index 2016 is prepared by
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Solution: a)
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/aqBXOSWqMObUMUAffuGH6I/India-jumps-19-places-in-World-Banks-logistics-performance.html
India has improved its ranking in the World Bank Group’s bi-annual “Logistics Performance Index 2016”, jumping from 54th in 2014 to 35th in 2016. This was announced by the World Bank Group in its recent launch of the report. In the latest ranking India has gone past countries like New Zealand, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Latvia and Indonesia who were ahead of it in the index.
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Solution: a)
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/aqBXOSWqMObUMUAffuGH6I/India-jumps-19-places-in-World-Banks-logistics-performance.html
India has improved its ranking in the World Bank Group’s bi-annual “Logistics Performance Index 2016”, jumping from 54th in 2014 to 35th in 2016. This was announced by the World Bank Group in its recent launch of the report. In the latest ranking India has gone past countries like New Zealand, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Latvia and Indonesia who were ahead of it in the index.
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
2 pointsAmarnath Yatra for 2016 will be commenced from 2nd of July. According to legend, in which of the place did Shiva leave his Nandi (the Bull which He used to ride) and traveled to Amarnath cave?
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
2 pointsWith reference to provisions of the Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2016, consider the following statements:
- The women will be permitted during night shift
- The Bill aims at improving the working conditions of workers
- Its provisions will be implemented by the union government
- It allows malls to operate 24×7 for 365 days
Which of the above is/are correct?
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