QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz,01 February 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 pointsHayabusa2 is an asteroid sample-return mission operated by
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Status of trace and toxic metals in Indian rivers 2018’.
1. It is published by Central Water Commission.
2. According to the report, Ganga is polluted with five heavy metals—chromium, copper, nickel, lead and iron.
3. Heavy metals are carcinogenic and also slowly biodegradable.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
42 rivers in India are polluted with at least two toxic heavy metals reveals this report published by Central Water Commission. Ganga, the national river, is polluted with five heavy metals—chromium, copper, nickel, lead and iron.
Unlike organic contaminants, heavy metals are non-biodegradable and also carcinogenic. Heavy metals such as Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Chromium and Arsenic tend to accumulate in organisms, which may lead to a reduction in species diversity. Central Water Commission under Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR has been playing a major role in the monitoring water quality of river water since year 1963 and at present, is observing water quality at 429 key locations covering all major river basins of India. The present report attempts to provide the water quality scenario of Indian rivers in respect of trace & toxic metals.
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Solution: a)
42 rivers in India are polluted with at least two toxic heavy metals reveals this report published by Central Water Commission. Ganga, the national river, is polluted with five heavy metals—chromium, copper, nickel, lead and iron.
Unlike organic contaminants, heavy metals are non-biodegradable and also carcinogenic. Heavy metals such as Zinc, Copper, Nickel, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Chromium and Arsenic tend to accumulate in organisms, which may lead to a reduction in species diversity. Central Water Commission under Ministry of Water Resources, RD & GR has been playing a major role in the monitoring water quality of river water since year 1963 and at present, is observing water quality at 429 key locations covering all major river basins of India. The present report attempts to provide the water quality scenario of Indian rivers in respect of trace & toxic metals.
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3. Question
1 pointsRegional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) recently seen in news is
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Solution: d)
The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a permanent organ of the SCO which serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term. Each member state also sends a permanent representative to RATS.
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Solution: d)
The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a permanent organ of the SCO which serves to promote cooperation of member states against the three evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism. The Head of RATS is elected to a three-year term. Each member state also sends a permanent representative to RATS.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Energy Agency (IEA)
- It focuses on Energy Security, Economic Development and Environmental Awareness.
- India is the member of IEA.
- It publishes World Energy Outlook and World Energy Statistics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
MISSION – The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 30 member countries and beyond. Our mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.
A candidate country must be a member country of the OECD. But all OECD members are not IEA members (Ex:Chile, Iceland, Israel, Latvia and Slovenia).
To focus on the “3Es” of effectual energy policy:
- Energy security
- Economic development
- Environmental protection
Reports:
- Global Energy & CO2 Status Report 2017.
- World Energy Outlook.
- World Energy Statistics 2017.
- World Energy Balances 2017.
- Energy Technology Perspectives.
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Solution: b)
MISSION – The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 30 member countries and beyond. Our mission is guided by four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.
A candidate country must be a member country of the OECD. But all OECD members are not IEA members (Ex:Chile, Iceland, Israel, Latvia and Slovenia).
To focus on the “3Es” of effectual energy policy:
- Energy security
- Economic development
- Environmental protection
Reports:
- Global Energy & CO2 Status Report 2017.
- World Energy Outlook.
- World Energy Statistics 2017.
- World Energy Balances 2017.
- Energy Technology Perspectives.
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5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about “The Future of Rail” Report.
- It is released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- According to the report, rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
“The Future of Rail” Report has been released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
It examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts associated with transport.
Key findings from The Future of Rail:
Rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers – while the rail sector carries 8% of the world’s passengers and 7% of global freight transport, it represents only 2% of total transport energy demand.
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Solution: c)
“The Future of Rail” Report has been released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
It examines how the role of rail in global transport might be elevated as a means to reduce the energy use and environmental impacts associated with transport.
Key findings from The Future of Rail:
Rail is among the most energy efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers – while the rail sector carries 8% of the world’s passengers and 7% of global freight transport, it represents only 2% of total transport energy demand.