Insights Current Affairs (04 December 2019) Revision Through MCQs

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• In line with the provisions of National Policy for Farmers (NPF) (2007), the Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development is already implementing a programme exclusively for women farmers namely, Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), which is a sub-component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
• The primary objective of MKSP is to empower women by enhancing their participation in agriculture and to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for them.
• Funding support to the tune of up to 60% (90% for North Eastern States) for such projects is provided by the Government of India.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/mahila-kisan-sashaktikaran-pariyojana-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Here The Directive Word is Not Correct!!

• Rotavirus is a genus of double-stranded RNA viruses in the family Reoviridae. Rotaviruses are the most common cause of diarrhoeal disease among infants and young children.
• Nearly every child in the world is infected with a rotavirus at least once by the age of five.
• Immunity develops with each infection, so subsequent infections are less severe; adults are rarely affected.
• There are nine species of the genus, referred to as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I. Rotavirus A, the most common species, causes more than 90% of rotavirus infections in humans.
• The virus is transmitted by the faecal-oral route.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/rotavirus-2/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched the Independent Directors Databank in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder.
• Independent directors databank: Developed and maintained by the Indian Institute for Corporate Affairs (IICA) under Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/independent-directors-databank/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Shamlat land is the one which does not come under habitation and cultivation and is considered as Jumla Mushtarka (consolidation of land holdings for common use) in official parlance.
• The land-use categories as maintained in the Land Revenue Records are as follows :
  • Barren and Wastelands : The land which may be classified as a wasteland such as barren hilly terrains, desert lands, ravines, etc. normally cannot be brought under cultivation with the available technology
  • Culturable Waste-Land: Any land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years is included in this category. It can be  brought  under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices
  • Net Area  Sown: The physical extent of land on which crops are sown and harvested is known as net sown area
  • Fallow Land: The land left out of cultivation for a definite period of time to restore its fertility

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/punjab-to-create-land-banks-in-rural-areas/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• NMR is a spectroscopic technique to observe local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei.
• The sample is placed in a magnetic field and the NMR signal is produced by excitation of the nuclei sample with radio waves into nuclear magnetic resonance, which is detected with sensitive radio receivers.
• The NMR spectroscopy is an important technique for structural characterization of pharmaceutical and other chemical molecules.
• The technique is used in quality control and reserach for determining the content and purity of a sample as well as its molecular structure.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/csir-iict-nuclear-magnetic-resonance-test-facility/

Ans: (c)

Explanation: Torrefaction technology

• It is a thermal process used to produce high-grade solid biofuels from various streams of woody biomass or agro residues.
• The end product is a stable, homogeneous, high quality solid biofuel with far greater energy density and calorific value than the original feedstock, providing significant benefits in logistics, handling and storage, as well as opening up a wide range of potential uses.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/torrefaction-to-reduce-stubble-burning/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• “Top 100 City Destination” ranking: Released by Euromonitor International, a UK-based global market research company.
• The Euromonitor report highlights top 100 cities based on 2018 international arrivals. Arrivals encompasses all purposes of visit such as business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/insightsias-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-december-2019/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Prithvi-II missile

• It is a surface-to-surface tactical missile with a strike range of 350 km.
• It is developed by DRDO under Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
• It is capable of carrying 500 to 1,000 kg of warheads, both conventional as well as nuclear.
• The state-of-the-art missile is powered by liquid propulsion twin engines.
• It uses an advanced inertial guidance system with maneuvering orbit to hit its target.
• It was inducted into armour of the defence forces in 2003.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/insightsias-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-december-2019/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Here the directive word is Not Correct!!

• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • It was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1992.
  • It aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/04/insightsias-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-04-december-2019/

Ans: (a)

Explanation: Galo community:

• At about 1.5 lakh people, the Galos are one of the 26 major communities of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Galos belong to the Tani group inhabiting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, besides Tibet.
• They trace their common origin to a primeval ancestor, Abotani.
• They have a system of prefixing the second syllable of a father’s name to that of a son, who passes on the suffix in his name to his son. Hence they can trace the names of ancestors from the first syllable or prefix of our names.
• Mopinis the main festival in Galos which is celebrated for the prosperity of the villages
• The Galos perform Popir dance.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/09/30/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-30-september-2019/