Insights Revision Through MCQs – 24 October 2019
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference Ozone hole, consider the following statements
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- Ozone hole is technically a “hole” where no ozone is present
- Ozone hole can be found over the earth’s both hemisphere
- The hole in the Ozone — a layer made up of molecules containing three oxygen atoms
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ozone hole is not technically a “hole” where no ozone is present, but is actually a region of exceptionally depleted ozone in the stratosphere over the Antarctic that happens at the beginning of Southern Hemisphere spring
- The ozone hole above Antarctica, where the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays bust through an otherwise sunscreened stratosphere, has shrunk to its smallest size on record going back to 1982, scientists have found.
- Typically, at this time of year, the hole in the ozone — a layer made up of molecules containing three oxygen atoms — grows to about 8 million square miles (20 million square kilometers), NASA said. That’s bigger than Russia.
- But unusually warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere means that the hole only extended less than 3.9 million square miles (10 million square kilometers) for most of September until now, according to a statement from NASA.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/ozone-hole/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ozone hole is not technically a “hole” where no ozone is present, but is actually a region of exceptionally depleted ozone in the stratosphere over the Antarctic that happens at the beginning of Southern Hemisphere spring
- The ozone hole above Antarctica, where the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays bust through an otherwise sunscreened stratosphere, has shrunk to its smallest size on record going back to 1982, scientists have found.
- Typically, at this time of year, the hole in the ozone — a layer made up of molecules containing three oxygen atoms — grows to about 8 million square miles (20 million square kilometers), NASA said. That’s bigger than Russia.
- But unusually warm weather in the Southern Hemisphere means that the hole only extended less than 3.9 million square miles (10 million square kilometers) for most of September until now, according to a statement from NASA.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/ozone-hole/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- El Nino is a characterised by high air pressure in the Western Pacific and low air pressure in the eastern
- El Nino can lead to intense storms in some places and droughts in others
- Kawasaki disease incidence in Japan is related to El-Nino
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Even though causes for Kawasaki disease is unknown but data show a clear correlation between Kawasaki disease and tropospheric wind patterns; winds blowing from central Asia correlate with Kawasaki disease cases in Japan, Hawaii, and San Diego. This association with tropospheric winds has been shown to be modulated at seasonal and interannual timescales by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation phenomenon
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/el-nino-4/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Even though causes for Kawasaki disease is unknown but data show a clear correlation between Kawasaki disease and tropospheric wind patterns; winds blowing from central Asia correlate with Kawasaki disease cases in Japan, Hawaii, and San Diego. This association with tropospheric winds has been shown to be modulated at seasonal and interannual timescales by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation phenomenon
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/el-nino-4/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements wrt Government e Marketplace (GeM)
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- It is a national public procurement platform of Ministry of Commerce and Industries
- GeM aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement
- GeM portal procure of both Products & Services
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Government e-Marketplace owes its genesis to the recommendations of two Groups of Secretaries made to the Prime Minister in January 2016. They recommended setting up of a dedicated e-market for different goods & services procured or sold by Government/PSUs besides reforming DGS&D. Subsequently, the Finance Minister in his Budget speech for FY 2016-17, announced setting up of a technology driven platform to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and agencies of the Government.
- DGS&D with technical support of National eGovernance Division (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) has developed GeM portal for procurement of both Products & Services. The portal was launched on 9th August 2016 by the Commerce & Industry Minister. Procurement on GeM has been authorized by General Financial Rules by making necessary changes in government rules. Presently more than 7400 products in about 150 product categories and hiring of transport service are available on GeM POC portal. Transactions for more than Rs 140 Crore have already been processed through GeM.
- GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Government e-Marketplace owes its genesis to the recommendations of two Groups of Secretaries made to the Prime Minister in January 2016. They recommended setting up of a dedicated e-market for different goods & services procured or sold by Government/PSUs besides reforming DGS&D. Subsequently, the Finance Minister in his Budget speech for FY 2016-17, announced setting up of a technology driven platform to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and agencies of the Government.
- DGS&D with technical support of National eGovernance Division (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) has developed GeM portal for procurement of both Products & Services. The portal was launched on 9th August 2016 by the Commerce & Industry Minister. Procurement on GeM has been authorized by General Financial Rules by making necessary changes in government rules. Presently more than 7400 products in about 150 product categories and hiring of transport service are available on GeM POC portal. Transactions for more than Rs 140 Crore have already been processed through GeM.
- GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsArrange the following according to their chronological order
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- NAM
- SAARC
- ASEAN
- BIMSTEC
Select the correct answer using the code below
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Non-Aligned Movement- 1961
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations- 1967
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation- 1985
- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation- 1997
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/non-aligned-movement-summit/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Non-Aligned Movement- 1961
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations- 1967
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation- 1985
- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation- 1997
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/non-aligned-movement-summit/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs are correctly matched?
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- Ease of Doing Business-World Bank
- Living Planet Report-UNEP
- Horizon 2020 Initiative-EU
Select the correct answer using the code below
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
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- Living Planet Report-WWF
- Horizon 2020 Initiative-UNEP
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
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- Living Planet Report-WWF
- Horizon 2020 Initiative-UNEP
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the most appropriate way of defining Quantum supremacy?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- In quantum computing, quantum supremacy is the potential ability of devices to solve problems that classical computers practically cannot. The weaker quantum advantage is the potential to solve problems merely faster.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/quantum-supremacy-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- In quantum computing, quantum supremacy is the potential ability of devices to solve problems that classical computers practically cannot. The weaker quantum advantage is the potential to solve problems merely faster.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/quantum-supremacy-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs are correctly matched?
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- Snow Leopard-Endangered
- Clouded Leopard-Critically Endangered
- Tiger- Vulnerable
Select the correct answer using the code below
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Snow Leopard-Vulnerable
- Clouded Leopard- Vulnerable
- Tiger- Endangered
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-24-october-2019/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Snow Leopard-Vulnerable
- Clouded Leopard- Vulnerable
- Tiger- Endangered
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-24-october-2019/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points“Report from Ground Zero” has been in news for sometimes is related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-24-october-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-24-october-2019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Waqf, consider the following statements
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- It refers to an inalienable charitable endowment under Islamic law
- Wakf property can be sold only after the Wakf board obtains due permission from State Government
- Even though, Waqf Board is considered as legal entity, there is no law to regulate waqf in India
- A non-Muslim can’t create a waqf
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A non-Muslim can also create a waqf but the individual must profess Islam and the objective of creating the waqf has to be Islamic
- Waqf Board: It is a juristic person with power to acquire and hold property and to transfer any such property.
- Board can sue and be sued in a court as it is recognised as a legal entity or juristic person and governed by the Waqf Act, 1995.
- Wakf property can be sold only after the Wakf board obtains due permission from State Govt. If such permission for a particular land/property is obtained then the rates are decided by board in its meeting which generally remain at par with the ongoing circle rate of that particular place in the similarly situated properties. Furthermore, NOC from waqf board should be obtained.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/in-news-what-is-a-waqf/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A non-Muslim can also create a waqf but the individual must profess Islam and the objective of creating the waqf has to be Islamic
- Waqf Board: It is a juristic person with power to acquire and hold property and to transfer any such property.
- Board can sue and be sued in a court as it is recognised as a legal entity or juristic person and governed by the Waqf Act, 1995.
- Wakf property can be sold only after the Wakf board obtains due permission from State Govt. If such permission for a particular land/property is obtained then the rates are decided by board in its meeting which generally remain at par with the ongoing circle rate of that particular place in the similarly situated properties. Furthermore, NOC from waqf board should be obtained.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/in-news-what-is-a-waqf/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Van Dhan Vikas Kendras initiative
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- Locally the Kendras are to be managed by Gram Sabha
- Initiative helps to promote production of Timber Forest Produce in tribal area
- TRIFED is the Nodal Department at the Central Level for implementation of the scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are Incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here, DIRECTIVE word is INCORRECT!!
- Locally the Kendras are proposed to be managed by a Managing Committee (an SHG) consisting of representatives of Van Dhan SHGs in the cluster.
- Through this initiative, the share of tribals in the value chain of Non-Timber Forest Produce is expected to rise from the present 20% to around 60%.
- Scheme is implemented through Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Nodal Department at the Central Level and TRIFED as Nodal Agency at the National Level.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/van-dhan-internship-programme/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here, DIRECTIVE word is INCORRECT!!
- Locally the Kendras are proposed to be managed by a Managing Committee (an SHG) consisting of representatives of Van Dhan SHGs in the cluster.
- Through this initiative, the share of tribals in the value chain of Non-Timber Forest Produce is expected to rise from the present 20% to around 60%.
- Scheme is implemented through Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Nodal Department at the Central Level and TRIFED as Nodal Agency at the National Level.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/van-dhan-internship-programme/
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