QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,18 January 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
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 2018. 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 2019
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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019
- It does away with no detention policy
- Detention of students will be left to will of individual schools
- To do away with no detention was recommended by Malegam committee
Select the correct answer
CorrectSolution – a)
- Malegam Committee – Micro finance
- RTE amendment Bill- Key features:
- The Bill seeks to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act to abolish the “no-detention” policy in schools. Under the current provisions of the Act, no student can be detained up to class VIII.
- As per the amendment, it would be left to the states to decide whether to continue the no-detention policy.
- The bill provides for regular examination in classes V and VIII, and if a child fails, the amendment bill grants a provision to give her or him additional opportunity to take a re-examination within two months. Such children will be provided with two-month remedial teaching to perform better in the re-examinations. If the students still do not pass the exam, the state government may decide to detain them.
IncorrectSolution – a)
- Malegam Committee – Micro finance
- RTE amendment Bill- Key features:
- The Bill seeks to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act to abolish the “no-detention” policy in schools. Under the current provisions of the Act, no student can be detained up to class VIII.
- As per the amendment, it would be left to the states to decide whether to continue the no-detention policy.
- The bill provides for regular examination in classes V and VIII, and if a child fails, the amendment bill grants a provision to give her or him additional opportunity to take a re-examination within two months. Such children will be provided with two-month remedial teaching to perform better in the re-examinations. If the students still do not pass the exam, the state government may decide to detain them.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about Gandhi peace prize
- Selected by the jury under the chairmanship of President of India
- 2018 Gandhi peace prize was conferred to Prime minister Narendra Modi
- Award is given once in every 2 yrs.
Select the correct answers
CorrectSolution: d)
- The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in the year 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
- The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a Plaque as well as an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
- The Award for every year is selected by a Jury under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
- Shri YoheiSasakawa for the year 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
IncorrectSolution: d)
- The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in the year 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
- The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a Plaque as well as an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
- The Award for every year is selected by a Jury under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
- Shri YoheiSasakawa for the year 2018 for his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsSaksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) an annual flagship event is under the aegis of which ministry
CorrectSolution: d)
Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India , with active involvement of the Oil & Gas PSUs along with other stakeholders like State Governments, for creating focused attention on fuel conservation through people centric activities and to sensitize the masses about the conservation and efficient use of petroleum products leading to better health and environment.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Saksham (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav) is an annual flagship event of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India , with active involvement of the Oil & Gas PSUs along with other stakeholders like State Governments, for creating focused attention on fuel conservation through people centric activities and to sensitize the masses about the conservation and efficient use of petroleum products leading to better health and environment.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Graded Response Action Plan
1.This is the Air quality management for Delhi and NCR region.
2.It is in pursuant to the Supreme Court’s order in the matter of NGT vs. Union of India
3.Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) is the implementing agency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
In pursuant to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated December 02, 2016 in the matter of M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India regarding air quality in National Capital Region of Delhi, a Graded Response Action Plan has been prepared for implementation under different Air Quality Index (AQI) categories namely, Moderate & Poor, Very Poor, and Severe as per National Air Quality Index. A new category of “Severe+ or Emergency” has been added.
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has notified for implementation of Graded Response Action Plan through Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority.
IncorrectSolution: c)
In pursuant to the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated December 02, 2016 in the matter of M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India regarding air quality in National Capital Region of Delhi, a Graded Response Action Plan has been prepared for implementation under different Air Quality Index (AQI) categories namely, Moderate & Poor, Very Poor, and Severe as per National Air Quality Index. A new category of “Severe+ or Emergency” has been added.
Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has notified for implementation of Graded Response Action Plan through Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest Disease
- It is a tick-borne bacterial disease.
- It is endemic in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
- More cases are reported during rainy season.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: d)
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic (constant presence of disease) in Karnataka State, India.
Hard ticks (Hemaphysalis spinigera) are the reservoir of the KFD virus and once infected, remain so for life.
Rodents, shrews, and monkeys are common hosts for KFDV after being bitten by an infected tick. KFDV can cause epizootics with high fatality in primates.
- Seasonality is another important risk factor as more cases are reported during the dry season, from November through June.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic (constant presence of disease) in Karnataka State, India.
Hard ticks (Hemaphysalis spinigera) are the reservoir of the KFD virus and once infected, remain so for life.
Rodents, shrews, and monkeys are common hosts for KFDV after being bitten by an infected tick. KFDV can cause epizootics with high fatality in primates.
- Seasonality is another important risk factor as more cases are reported during the dry season, from November through June.