QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 04 April 2017
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
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Q2, Quiz, 3rd April (Click HERE): Regarding ILO – Statement 1 is incomplete. It should have been, “It is the only tripartite United Nations agency which brings together governments, employers and workers’ representatives”.
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 2017. 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 2017
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 points‘Gibraltar’ is
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Solution: a.
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras).
In the news: Following the triggering of formal Brexit negotiations, it was revealed the EU’s draft document on its Brexit strategy said no agreement on its future relationship with the UK would apply to Gibraltar without the consent of Spain – giving it a potential veto. Spain – a member of the EU – reportedly lobbied for the condition. Gibraltar, which voted by 96% to stay in the EU in June’s referendum, accused Spain of using Brexit to pursue its territorial aims.
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Solution: a.
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras).
In the news: Following the triggering of formal Brexit negotiations, it was revealed the EU’s draft document on its Brexit strategy said no agreement on its future relationship with the UK would apply to Gibraltar without the consent of Spain – giving it a potential veto. Spain – a member of the EU – reportedly lobbied for the condition. Gibraltar, which voted by 96% to stay in the EU in June’s referendum, accused Spain of using Brexit to pursue its territorial aims.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsThe Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation comes under the
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Union Public Service Commission, consider the following statements:
- To be considered for appointment as a member of the Commission, he/she must have held office for at least ten years either under the Union or a State Government
- The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
- The President must appoint a Chairman before the sitting Chairman is due for retirement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: b.
“Prof. Syiemlieh joined the Commission as Member on June 25, 2012 and was later appointed to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC under Article 316 (1A) of the Constitution of India w.e.f. January 4, 2017. He took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, under clause (1) of Article 316 of the Constitution of India, today (3rd April, 2017).”
- Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman.
- Further, no qualifications are prescribed for the Commission’s membership except that one-half of the members of the Commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.
- The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- The President can appoint one of the members of the UPSC as an acting chairman in the following two circumstances: (a) When the office of the chairman falls vacant; or (b) When the chairman is unable to perform his functions due to absence or some other reason.
Ch-39, UPSC, Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;
Improvisation: PIB;
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Solution: b.
“Prof. Syiemlieh joined the Commission as Member on June 25, 2012 and was later appointed to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC under Article 316 (1A) of the Constitution of India w.e.f. January 4, 2017. He took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, under clause (1) of Article 316 of the Constitution of India, today (3rd April, 2017).”
- Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman.
- Further, no qualifications are prescribed for the Commission’s membership except that one-half of the members of the Commission should be such persons who have held office for at least ten years either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.
- The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- The President can appoint one of the members of the UPSC as an acting chairman in the following two circumstances: (a) When the office of the chairman falls vacant; or (b) When the chairman is unable to perform his functions due to absence or some other reason.
Ch-39, UPSC, Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth;
Improvisation: PIB;
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWhat makes the Serum Institute of India’s BRV-PV rotavirus vaccine unique?
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Solution: b.
- MSF: Currently, two vaccines exist against rotavirus, but they must be kept refrigerated at all times. In addition to being heat-stable, BRV-PV is also cheaper than the other two rotavirus vaccines on the market, with a price of less than $2.50. This price should help ensure that countries quickly incorporate the new vaccine into routine immunization programs.
- IE Explained: Rotavac, a rotavirus vaccine produced by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, became part of India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) when it was introduced in 4 states in April 2016, and was subsequently extended to 5 more states last month. The key step forward in the manufacture of Serum Institute of India’s new BRV-PV vaccine — to be ultimately called Rotasiil — is that it does not, unlike Rotavac, require refrigeration, and is, therefore, easier to store in low-income countries where rotavirus poses the greatest threat to children.
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Solution: b.
- MSF: Currently, two vaccines exist against rotavirus, but they must be kept refrigerated at all times. In addition to being heat-stable, BRV-PV is also cheaper than the other two rotavirus vaccines on the market, with a price of less than $2.50. This price should help ensure that countries quickly incorporate the new vaccine into routine immunization programs.
- IE Explained: Rotavac, a rotavirus vaccine produced by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, became part of India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) when it was introduced in 4 states in April 2016, and was subsequently extended to 5 more states last month. The key step forward in the manufacture of Serum Institute of India’s new BRV-PV vaccine — to be ultimately called Rotasiil — is that it does not, unlike Rotavac, require refrigeration, and is, therefore, easier to store in low-income countries where rotavirus poses the greatest threat to children.
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 points. India is a founder-member of
- International Labour Organisation
- African Development Bank Group
- South Asian Subregional Economic Cooperation
- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: a.
These are organisations/groups which have appeared in the news recently, and on which we have framed questions repeatedly (except on the African Development Bank [AfDB] Group).
- India is a Non-Regional Member of the AfDB Group and is not a founding-member.
- The AfDB Group has 80 member countries, comprising 54 regional member countries (RMC) and 26 non-regional member countries (NRMC). The non-regional member countries are primarily from Europe, America and Asia. Initially, only independent African countries could become members of the Bank. However, due to growing demand for investments from African countries and because of the Bank’s limited financial resources, membership was opened to non-regional countries.
Improvisation: PIB;
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Solution: a.
These are organisations/groups which have appeared in the news recently, and on which we have framed questions repeatedly (except on the African Development Bank [AfDB] Group).
- India is a Non-Regional Member of the AfDB Group and is not a founding-member.
- The AfDB Group has 80 member countries, comprising 54 regional member countries (RMC) and 26 non-regional member countries (NRMC). The non-regional member countries are primarily from Europe, America and Asia. Initially, only independent African countries could become members of the Bank. However, due to growing demand for investments from African countries and because of the Bank’s limited financial resources, membership was opened to non-regional countries.
Improvisation: PIB;
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 points. Which of the following were seats of learning from India’s past?
- Takshashila
- Vikramashila
- Somapura
- Odantapuri
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: c.
“There was a time when India played a dominant role in the higher education system and we had renowned seats of learning like Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramashila, Valabhi, Somapura and Odantapuri. However after them we have not been able to find a place in world rankings which is commensurate with our size, culture and civilization. India now has to work towards regaining that glory of the past.”
Another seat of learning is Jagaddala.
2015: PIB;
Improvisation: TH: Pranab hopeful of reviving Vikramshila University;
Incorrect
Ans: c.
“There was a time when India played a dominant role in the higher education system and we had renowned seats of learning like Takshashila, Nalanda, Vikramashila, Valabhi, Somapura and Odantapuri. However after them we have not been able to find a place in world rankings which is commensurate with our size, culture and civilization. India now has to work towards regaining that glory of the past.”
Another seat of learning is Jagaddala.
2015: PIB;
Improvisation: TH: Pranab hopeful of reviving Vikramshila University;
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsA UK-based team of researchers recently created a “graphene-based sieve” capable of removing salt from seawater. This “graphene-based sieve” is
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Solution: d.
- Graphene oxide membranes have already proven their worth in sieving out small nanoparticles, organic molecules and even large salts. But until now, they couldn’t be used to filter out common salts, which require even smaller sieves.
- Previous work had shown that graphene oxide membranes became slightly swollen when immersed in water, allowing smaller salts to flow through the pores along with water molecules. Now, Dr Nair and colleagues demonstrated that placing walls made of epoxy resin (a substance used in coatings and glues) on either side of the graphene oxide membrane was sufficient to stop the expansion.
- Restricting the swelling in this way also allowed the scientists to tune the properties of the membrane, letting through less or more common salt for example.
BBC;
Incorrect
Solution: d.
- Graphene oxide membranes have already proven their worth in sieving out small nanoparticles, organic molecules and even large salts. But until now, they couldn’t be used to filter out common salts, which require even smaller sieves.
- Previous work had shown that graphene oxide membranes became slightly swollen when immersed in water, allowing smaller salts to flow through the pores along with water molecules. Now, Dr Nair and colleagues demonstrated that placing walls made of epoxy resin (a substance used in coatings and glues) on either side of the graphene oxide membrane was sufficient to stop the expansion.
- Restricting the swelling in this way also allowed the scientists to tune the properties of the membrane, letting through less or more common salt for example.
BBC;
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