Insights Revision Through MCQs – 25 October 2019

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Stupa (“stupa” is Sanskrit for heap) is an important form of Buddhist architecture, though it predates Buddhism.
• It is generally considered to be a sepulchral monument—a place of burial or a receptacle for religious objects. At its simplest, a stupa is a dirt burial mound faced with stone.
• The Saririka Stupa, Paribhogika stupa and Uddeshika stupa were three Major types of Buddhist stupa Out of them, the Sariraka Stupa contained the buried bodily remains of the Buddha, while Paribhogika stupa contained buried belongings of Buddha. The Uddeshika Stupa were created as memorials.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/vishwa-shanti-stupa/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Gurdwara in Kartarpur stands on the bank of the Ravi, about 120 km northeast of Lahore

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/kartarpur-sahib-corridor-agreement/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Kanya Sumangala Yojana to be launched for girl child in UP( not central sector scheme)

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/kanya-sumangala-yojana/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the usage and licensing fee that telecom operators are charged by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/what-is-agr/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Living Planet Report- WWF
• Global mobility report- Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) initiative.
• Global Innovation Index- World Intellectual Property Organization

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/global-mobility-report/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Ross Sea is a deep bay of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, between Victoria Land and Marie Byrd Land and within the Ross Embayment, and is the southernmost sea on Earth. It derives its name from the British explorer James Ross who visited this area in 1841.
• East Antarctic Marine Protected Area proposed by Australia and the European Union.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-25-october-2019/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• National Highway 44 (NH 44) is the longest-running major north–south National Highway in India. It begins from Srinagar and terminates in Kanyakumari; the highway passes through the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. NH-44 was constructed and is maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
• Chenani-Nashri tunnel renamed after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee is on NH 44 in Jammu & Kashmir.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-25-october-2019/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-25-october-2019/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced scheme of Food Safety Mitra (FSM) through which it plans to engage motivated individuals with the food safety ecosystem at ground level.
• A FSM is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules & Regulations with three avatars- Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/food-safety-mitra-fsm-scheme/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Eat Right Smart Jacket has been introduced to giving an identity to FSSAI staff to ensure transparent inspection. It’s embedded with an RFID tag and QR code. It is linked to software to capture entry of inspection staff into premise for monitoring.

Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/17/food-safety-mitra-fsm-scheme/