Insights Revision Through MCQs – 20 November 2019
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian Freedom Struggle, consider the following statements
- Rani Laksmi Bhai rapidly organized her troops and assumed charge of the rebels in the Bundelkhand region
- Rani Laksmi Bhai died while fighting a squadron of the 8th Hussars under Hugh Rose
Which of the given above statement is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Rani Laksmi Bhai had a son Damodar Rao, who died within four months of his birth. Following the death of the infant, her husband adopted a cousin’s child Anand Rao, who was renamed Damodar Rao a day prior to the death of the Maharaja.
- Lord Dalhousie refused to acknowledge the child and applied the Doctrine of Lapse, and annexed the state. However, the Rani refused to accept the Lord Dalhousie’s decision.
- Joining the uprising against the British, she rapidly organized her troops and assumed charge of the rebels in the Bundelkhand Mutineers in the neighbouring areas headed toward Jhansi to offer her support
- The queen died while fighting a squadron of the 8th Hussars under Captain Heneage, on June 18, 1858, in Kotah-ki-Serai near the Phool Bagh of Gwalior.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/rani-lakshmibai/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Rani Laksmi Bhai had a son Damodar Rao, who died within four months of his birth. Following the death of the infant, her husband adopted a cousin’s child Anand Rao, who was renamed Damodar Rao a day prior to the death of the Maharaja.
- Lord Dalhousie refused to acknowledge the child and applied the Doctrine of Lapse, and annexed the state. However, the Rani refused to accept the Lord Dalhousie’s decision.
- Joining the uprising against the British, she rapidly organized her troops and assumed charge of the rebels in the Bundelkhand Mutineers in the neighbouring areas headed toward Jhansi to offer her support
- The queen died while fighting a squadron of the 8th Hussars under Captain Heneage, on June 18, 1858, in Kotah-ki-Serai near the Phool Bagh of Gwalior.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/rani-lakshmibai/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Plague is a disease caused by the virus
- Plague can be transmitted to humans through sexual contact
- There is no treatment available to cure Plague
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Here Directive Word Is Not Correct!!
- The plague is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which is found in animals, particularly rodents.
- It can be transmitted to humans through infected animals and fleas.
- The plague is a life-threatening disease but if caught early, can be treated with antibiotics. However, without prompt treatment, the disease can lead to serious illnesses and even death.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Here Directive Word Is Not Correct!!
- The plague is a disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, which is found in animals, particularly rodents.
- It can be transmitted to humans through infected animals and fleas.
- The plague is a life-threatening disease but if caught early, can be treated with antibiotics. However, without prompt treatment, the disease can lead to serious illnesses and even death.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following temperature and rainfall data:
These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Above Climate data is for Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram (https://web.archive.org/web/20150701183234/http://www.imd.gov.in/doc/climateimp.pdf)
- Mizoram has a mild climate, being relatively cool in summer 20 to 29 °C (68 to 84 °F) but progressively warmer, most probably due to climate change, with summer temperatures crossing 30 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures ranging from 7 to 22 °C (45 to 72 °F).
- The region is influenced by monsoons, raining heavily from May to September with little rain in the dry (cold) season.
- The climate pattern is moist tropical to moist sub-tropical, with average state rainfall 254 centimetres (100 in) per annum.
- The state is in a region where cyclones and landslides can cause weather-related emergencies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/mizoram-revokes-forest-rights-act/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Above Climate data is for Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram (https://web.archive.org/web/20150701183234/http://www.imd.gov.in/doc/climateimp.pdf)
- Mizoram has a mild climate, being relatively cool in summer 20 to 29 °C (68 to 84 °F) but progressively warmer, most probably due to climate change, with summer temperatures crossing 30 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures ranging from 7 to 22 °C (45 to 72 °F).
- The region is influenced by monsoons, raining heavily from May to September with little rain in the dry (cold) season.
- The climate pattern is moist tropical to moist sub-tropical, with average state rainfall 254 centimetres (100 in) per annum.
- The state is in a region where cyclones and landslides can cause weather-related emergencies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/mizoram-revokes-forest-rights-act/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsArticle 371(G) of the Constitution states that the Parliament cannot decide on the matters of the religious and social practices of the
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 371(G) of the Constitution states that the Parliament cannot decide on the matters of the religious and social practices of the Mizos, civil and criminal law of the land, land ownership transfer, and customary law procedure without the consent of the Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/mizoram-revokes-forest-rights-act/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Article 371(G) of the Constitution states that the Parliament cannot decide on the matters of the religious and social practices of the Mizos, civil and criminal law of the land, land ownership transfer, and customary law procedure without the consent of the Assembly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/mizoram-revokes-forest-rights-act/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 points“The term entered English in the late 15th century from French, it has been described as the “crossroads of western Asia, the eastern Mediterranean, and northeast Africa also region is an approximate historical geographical term referring to a large area in the Eastern Mediterranean, primarily in Western Asia. In its narrowest sense, it is equivalent to the historical region of Syria.”
The above passage describes which of the following geographical region?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Levant is a French word. It is the present participle of the French word for to rise “lever,” and its use in geography refers to the direction that the sun comes up. The geographic term means “the countries of the east.” The east, in this case, means the eastern Mediterranean region, meaning the islands and the adjoining countries.
- The Levant region called the Fertile Crescent saw some of the earliest use of domesticated plants and animals during the Neolithic period; and some of the earliest urban sites arose here in Mesopotamia, what is today Iraq. Judaism got its start here, and from it, Christianity developed a few thousand years later.
- Term is often used in reference to the ancient lands in the Old Testament of the Bible (Bronze Age): the kingdoms of Israel, Ammon, Moab, Judah, Edom, and Aram; and the Phoenician and Philistine states. Important cities include Jerusalem, Jericho, Petra, Beersheba, Rabbath-Ammon, Ashkelon, Tyre, and Damascus.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/west-bank-and-issues-associated/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Levant is a French word. It is the present participle of the French word for to rise “lever,” and its use in geography refers to the direction that the sun comes up. The geographic term means “the countries of the east.” The east, in this case, means the eastern Mediterranean region, meaning the islands and the adjoining countries.
- The Levant region called the Fertile Crescent saw some of the earliest use of domesticated plants and animals during the Neolithic period; and some of the earliest urban sites arose here in Mesopotamia, what is today Iraq. Judaism got its start here, and from it, Christianity developed a few thousand years later.
- Term is often used in reference to the ancient lands in the Old Testament of the Bible (Bronze Age): the kingdoms of Israel, Ammon, Moab, Judah, Edom, and Aram; and the Phoenician and Philistine states. Important cities include Jerusalem, Jericho, Petra, Beersheba, Rabbath-Ammon, Ashkelon, Tyre, and Damascus.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/west-bank-and-issues-associated/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Two-State Solution of Israel Palestine Issue:
- It envisages an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel west of Jordan River.
- The UNSC Resolution 1397 agreed in 2000 with support from USA and becoming first UNSC resolution to agree on two state solution
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/west-bank-and-issues-associated/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Two-State Solution of Israel Palestine Issue:
- It envisages an independent State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel west of Jordan River.
- The UNSC Resolution 1397 agreed in 2000 with support from USA and becoming first UNSC resolution to agree on two state solution
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/west-bank-and-issues-associated/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsXinjiang shares borders with
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Nepal
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- India
Select the correct answer using the below code:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Xinjiang shares borders with Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/uighur-detention-camps/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Xinjiang shares borders with Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/uighur-detention-camps/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) under IRDAI
- In India, every insured bank pays premium amounting to 10% of its deposits to DICGC every year
- When a bank is liquidated, depositors are entitled to receive an insurance amount of ₹1 lakh per individual from DICGC
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Deposit insurance is providing insurance protection to the depositor’s money by receiving a premium.
- The government has set up Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) under RBI to protect depositors if a bank fails.
- Every insured bank pays premium amounting to 001% of its deposits to DICGC every year.
- When a bank is liquidated, depositors are entitled to receive an insurance amount of ₹1 lakh per individual from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC).
- The ₹1 lakh insurance limit includes both principal and interest dues across your savings bank accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits and recurring deposits held with the bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/what-is-deposit-insurance/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Deposit insurance is providing insurance protection to the depositor’s money by receiving a premium.
- The government has set up Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) under RBI to protect depositors if a bank fails.
- Every insured bank pays premium amounting to 001% of its deposits to DICGC every year.
- When a bank is liquidated, depositors are entitled to receive an insurance amount of ₹1 lakh per individual from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC).
- The ₹1 lakh insurance limit includes both principal and interest dues across your savings bank accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits and recurring deposits held with the bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/what-is-deposit-insurance/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to NATGRID
- NATGRID is a post Mumbai 26/11 attack measure
- NATGRID, like a number of other government initiatives (UIDAI), established through governmental notifications rather than legislation passed in Parliament
- Initially, no state agencies will be given direct access to the NATGRID data
- The data recovery centre of the NATGRID has been constructed in Bengaluru
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- NATGRID is a post Mumbai 26/11 attack measure.
- NATGRID, like a number of other government initiatives (UIDAI), is being established through governmental notifications rather than legislation passed in Parliament.
- Initially, no state agencies will be given direct access to NATGRID data but in case any relevant information is required, they can approach NATGRID through any of 10 user agencies.
- In the first phase, 10 user’s agencies and 21 service providers will be connected with the NATGRID while in the later stages 950 organizations and in subsequent years another 1,000 organization’s will be connected with it.
- The 10 user agencies which will be able to access the NATGRID data on real-time basis are: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), Directorate General of Central Excise and Intelligence (DGCEI) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB
- The data recovery centre of the NATGRID has been constructed in Bengaluru and its headquarters is nearing completion in Delhi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/natgrid-2/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- NATGRID is a post Mumbai 26/11 attack measure.
- NATGRID, like a number of other government initiatives (UIDAI), is being established through governmental notifications rather than legislation passed in Parliament.
- Initially, no state agencies will be given direct access to NATGRID data but in case any relevant information is required, they can approach NATGRID through any of 10 user agencies.
- In the first phase, 10 user’s agencies and 21 service providers will be connected with the NATGRID while in the later stages 950 organizations and in subsequent years another 1,000 organization’s will be connected with it.
- The 10 user agencies which will be able to access the NATGRID data on real-time basis are: Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), Directorate General of Central Excise and Intelligence (DGCEI) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB
- The data recovery centre of the NATGRID has been constructed in Bengaluru and its headquarters is nearing completion in Delhi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/11/20/natgrid-2/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
- Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
- IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navy’s of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.
- There are 35 members -navies of the IONS which have been geographically grouped into the following four sub-regions:-South Asian Littorals, West Asian Littorals, East African Littorals, South East Asian and Australian Littorals.
- The inaugural IONS-2008 was held in New Delhi, India on 14 Feb 08.
- Indian Navy was designated the Chairman IONS for the period 2008-10.
- The theme of the IONS-2008 was “Contemporary Trans-national and International Maritime Connectivity’s”.
- List of symposiums:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/01/26/bandar-abbas-to-host-ions-next-month/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The ‘Indian Ocean Naval Symposium’ (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.
- There are 35 members -navies of the IONS which have been geographically grouped into the following four sub-regions:-South Asian Littorals, West Asian Littorals, East African Littorals, South East Asian and Australian Littorals.
- The inaugural IONS-2008 was held in New Delhi, India on 14 Feb 08.
- Indian Navy was designated the Chairman IONS for the period 2008-10.
- The theme of the IONS-2008 was “Contemporary Trans-national and International Maritime Connectivity’s”.
- List of symposiums:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/01/26/bandar-abbas-to-host-ions-next-month/
