QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 12 September 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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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- In India, Rajasthan is the largest producer of salt followed by Gujarat.
- Rajasthan and Gujarat together account for more than 80% of the salt production in the country.
- India has made fortification of salt with iodine mandatory for direct human consumption.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Rajasthan, is the second largest producer of salt. Gujarat produces 71% of salt in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 17% and Tamil Nadu at 11%. The rest of the country accounts for a mere 1% of salt produced.
India made fortification of salt with iodine mandatory for direct human consumption in 1992. This was relaxed in 2000 and then reimposed in 2005. In 2011, the Supreme Court, too, mandated universal iodisation for the control of iodine deficiencies.
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Solution: c)
Rajasthan, is the second largest producer of salt. Gujarat produces 71% of salt in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 17% and Tamil Nadu at 11%. The rest of the country accounts for a mere 1% of salt produced.
India made fortification of salt with iodine mandatory for direct human consumption in 1992. This was relaxed in 2000 and then reimposed in 2005. In 2011, the Supreme Court, too, mandated universal iodisation for the control of iodine deficiencies.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Iodine.
- Iodine is a vital macro-nutrient for optimal mental and physical development of human beings.
- Deficiency of iodine can lead to hypothyroidism, abortion, still births, mental retardation and psychomotor defects.
- Children born in iodine deficient areas may have low intelligencequotient (IQ).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Iodine is a vital micro-nutrient for optimal mental and physical development of human beings. Deficiency of iodine can result in a range of disabilities and disorders such as goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, abortion, still births, mental retardation and psychomotor defects. Children born in iodine deficient areas may have up to 13.5 IQ points less than those born in iodine sufficient areas.
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Solution: c)
Iodine is a vital micro-nutrient for optimal mental and physical development of human beings. Deficiency of iodine can result in a range of disabilities and disorders such as goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, abortion, still births, mental retardation and psychomotor defects. Children born in iodine deficient areas may have up to 13.5 IQ points less than those born in iodine sufficient areas.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD).
- It is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to South India.
- Viruses related to KFDV have been identified in China and Saudi Arabia.
- There is widespread person to person transmission of the disease.
- A vaccine for KFD is not yet available.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to South India. The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae, which also includes yellow fever and dengue fever.
Viruses related to KFDV have been identified in China and Saudi Arabia.
Transmission to humans may occur after a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, most importantly a sick or recently dead monkey. No person-to-person transmission has been described.
A vaccine does exist for KFD and is used in endemic areas of India. Additional preventative measures include insect repellents and wearing protective clothing in areas where ticks are endemic.
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Solution: a)
Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to South India. The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae, which also includes yellow fever and dengue fever.
Viruses related to KFDV have been identified in China and Saudi Arabia.
Transmission to humans may occur after a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, most importantly a sick or recently dead monkey. No person-to-person transmission has been described.
A vaccine does exist for KFD and is used in endemic areas of India. Additional preventative measures include insect repellents and wearing protective clothing in areas where ticks are endemic.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Regulatory Sandbox.
- A regulatory sandbox refers to live testing of new products or services in a controlled environment for which regulators may permit certain regulatory relaxations for the limited purpose of the testing.
- It will help fintech companies launch innovative products at a lower cost and in less time.
- With the aim of financial inclusion, all fintech companies are allowed access to the Regulatory Sandbox.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the final framework for regulatory sandbox in order to enable innovations in the financial technology space.
A regulatory sandbox usually refers to live testing of new products or services in a controlled/test regulatory environment for which regulators may permit certain regulatory relaxations for the limited purpose of the testing.
RBI said the objective of the sandbox was to foster responsible innovation in financial services, promote efficiency and bring benefit to consumers.
RBI will launch the sandbox for entities that meet the criteria of minimum net worth of ₹25 lakh as per their latest audited balance sheet.
The entity should either be a company incorporated and registered in the country or banks licensed to operate in India.
While money transfer services, digital know-your customer, financial inclusion and cybersecurity products are included, crypto currency, credit registry and credit information have been left out.
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Solution: c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the final framework for regulatory sandbox in order to enable innovations in the financial technology space.
A regulatory sandbox usually refers to live testing of new products or services in a controlled/test regulatory environment for which regulators may permit certain regulatory relaxations for the limited purpose of the testing.
RBI said the objective of the sandbox was to foster responsible innovation in financial services, promote efficiency and bring benefit to consumers.
RBI will launch the sandbox for entities that meet the criteria of minimum net worth of ₹25 lakh as per their latest audited balance sheet.
The entity should either be a company incorporated and registered in the country or banks licensed to operate in India.
While money transfer services, digital know-your customer, financial inclusion and cybersecurity products are included, crypto currency, credit registry and credit information have been left out.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
- PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India
- Under this programme, vulnerable landholding farmer families, having cultivable land upto 2 acres, will be provided direct income support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year.
- Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
- All Institutional Land holders are eligible beneficiaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
- PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India
- It has become operational from 1.12.2018.
- Under the scheme an income support of Rs.6000/- per year in three equal instalments will be provided to small and marginal farmer families having combined land holding/ownership of upto 2 hectares
- Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
- State Goverment and UT Administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines.
- The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- All Institutional Land holders shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme.
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Solution: b)
- PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India
- It has become operational from 1.12.2018.
- Under the scheme an income support of Rs.6000/- per year in three equal instalments will be provided to small and marginal farmer families having combined land holding/ownership of upto 2 hectares
- Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
- State Goverment and UT Administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines.
- The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- All Institutional Land holders shall not be eligible for benefit under the scheme.
