Insights Current Affairs (05 December 2019) Revision Through MCQs
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 pointsconsider following statements
- Eat Right movement is the part of National Nutrition Movement
- FSSAI is headed by a non-executive Chairperson, appointed by the Central Government
- FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Eat Right Movement: It was launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 30% in three years.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments.
- It was created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.
- The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are appointed by Government of India.
- The Chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to Government of India.
- FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil to avoid the harmful effects of reused cooking oil.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/eat-right-movement-campaign-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Eat Right Movement: It was launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
- The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 30% in three years.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments.
- It was created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the Administrative Ministry for the implementation of FSSAI.
- The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are appointed by Government of India.
- The Chairperson is in the rank of Secretary to Government of India.
- FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil to avoid the harmful effects of reused cooking oil.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/eat-right-movement-campaign-2/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019, consider the following statements
- Under bill, definition of ‘children’ and ‘parents’, ‘maintenance’ and ‘welfare’ has been expanded
- Ceiling of Rs 20,000/- as maintenance amount has been removed
- Appointment of Nodal Police Officers for Senior Citizens in every Police Station and District level Special Police Unit for Senior Citizens has been included
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019
- Definition of ‘children’ and ‘parents’, ‘maintenance’ and ‘welfare’ has been expanded.
- Ceiling of Rs 10,000/- as maintenance amount has been removed.
- Registration of Senior Citizens Care Homes/Homecare Service Agencies etc. have been included.
- Appointment of Nodal Police Officers for Senior Citizens in every Police Station and District level Special Police Unit for Senior Citizens has been included.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019
- Definition of ‘children’ and ‘parents’, ‘maintenance’ and ‘welfare’ has been expanded.
- Ceiling of Rs 10,000/- as maintenance amount has been removed.
- Registration of Senior Citizens Care Homes/Homecare Service Agencies etc. have been included.
- Appointment of Nodal Police Officers for Senior Citizens in every Police Station and District level Special Police Unit for Senior Citizens has been included.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Drug Technical Advisory Body (DTAB) is a statutory body, constituted under section 5 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest decision-making body under the Union health ministry on technical matters
- Director General of Health Services (DGHS) is the ex-officio chairman of DTAB
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Drug Technical Advisory Body (DTAB), the country’s highest drug advisory body, had approved the proposal to include nebulizers, blood pressure monitoring devices, digital thermometers and glucometers under the purview of the Drug Law.
- Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest decision-making body under the Union health ministry on technical matters.
- Director General of Health Services (DGHS) is the ex-officio chairman of this statutory body which is constituted by the ministry under section 5 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/centre-stops-online-sale-of-medicines/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Drug Technical Advisory Body (DTAB), the country’s highest drug advisory body, had approved the proposal to include nebulizers, blood pressure monitoring devices, digital thermometers and glucometers under the purview of the Drug Law.
- Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) is the highest decision-making body under the Union health ministry on technical matters.
- Director General of Health Services (DGHS) is the ex-officio chairman of this statutory body which is constituted by the ministry under section 5 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/centre-stops-online-sale-of-medicines/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsAs per 1933’s Montevideo Convention, a region wanting to become independent should meet
- Permanent population
- Defined territory
- Government
- The capacity to entire into relations with other States
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- As per 1933’s Montevideo Convention, a region wanting to become independent should meet 4 criteria: A country-hopeful must have a defined territory, people, government, and the ability to form relationships with other countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bougainville-and-nationhood/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- As per 1933’s Montevideo Convention, a region wanting to become independent should meet 4 criteria: A country-hopeful must have a defined territory, people, government, and the ability to form relationships with other countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bougainville-and-nationhood/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsRecently Bougainville Island has been in news for holding a referendum to decide if it wants to remain a part of Papua New Guinea or become an independent country, is located on
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bougainville-and-nationhood/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bougainville-and-nationhood/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Bharat Bond ETF is the India’s first corporate bond exchange traded fund
- Bharat Bond will have a fixed maturity of three and ten years and will trade on the stock exchanges
- For Bharat Bond, index will be constructed by an independent index provider, National Stock Exchange
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Key features of Bharat Bond ETF:
- It is a basket of bonds issued by central public sector enterprises/undertakings or any other government organization bonds.
- It will have a fixed maturity of three and ten years and will trade on the stock exchanges.
- It will invest in a portfolio of bonds of state-run companies and other government entities.
- It will track an underlying index on risk replication basis, matching credit quality and average maturity of the index.
- The index will be constructed by an independent index provider, National Stock Exchange.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bharat-bond-etf/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: Key features of Bharat Bond ETF:
- It is a basket of bonds issued by central public sector enterprises/undertakings or any other government organization bonds.
- It will have a fixed maturity of three and ten years and will trade on the stock exchanges.
- It will invest in a portfolio of bonds of state-run companies and other government entities.
- It will track an underlying index on risk replication basis, matching credit quality and average maturity of the index.
- The index will be constructed by an independent index provider, National Stock Exchange.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/bharat-bond-etf/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Global Carbon Project, consider the following statements
- GCP is a Global Research Project of Future Earth and a research partner of the world meteorological organization
- The project is primarily funded by Global Environment facility
- Its projects include global budgets for three dominant greenhouse gases — CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Global Carbon Project
- It is a Global Research Project of Future Earth and a research partner of the World Climate Research Programme.
- Formed in 2001 to help the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base that supports policy debate and action to slow the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Its projects include global budgets for three dominant greenhouse gases — CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide — and complementary efforts in urban, regional, cumulative, and negative emissions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/global-carbon-project-2/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Global Carbon Project
- It is a Global Research Project of Future Earth and a research partner of the World Climate Research Programme.
- Formed in 2001 to help the international science community to establish a common, mutually agreed knowledge base that supports policy debate and action to slow the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Its projects include global budgets for three dominant greenhouse gases — CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide — and complementary efforts in urban, regional, cumulative, and negative emissions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/global-carbon-project-2/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsRecently Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) has been in news for sometimes is
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)
- It is a byproduct of the sugar industry.
- Formed from molasses that are a residue of sugarcane processing.
- It is the primary raw material for making alcoholic beverages.
Features:
- It is colourless food-grade alcohol that does not have any impurities.
- It has a neutral smell and taste and typically contains over 95 per cent alcohol by volume.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/extra-neutral-alcohol-ena/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)
- It is a byproduct of the sugar industry.
- Formed from molasses that are a residue of sugarcane processing.
- It is the primary raw material for making alcoholic beverages.
Features:
- It is colourless food-grade alcohol that does not have any impurities.
- It has a neutral smell and taste and typically contains over 95 per cent alcohol by volume.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/extra-neutral-alcohol-ena/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsRecently India has requested for an early delivery of Meteor air-to-air missiles from
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- India has requested for an early delivery of Meteor air-to-air missiles from France.
- Key facts:
- They are beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles.
- Have a range of 150 km and no escape zone of 60 km.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-05-december-2019/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- India has requested for an early delivery of Meteor air-to-air missiles from France.
- Key facts:
- They are beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles.
- Have a range of 150 km and no escape zone of 60 km.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/05/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-05-december-2019/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organization has started an initiative for the identification and the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage systems (GIAHS) in 2002.
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- In order to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems, FAO started an initiative for the identification and the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage systems (GIAHS) in 2002.
- There are three regions of India, which has been recognised as the Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) cities in India: Koraput, Odisha State; Kashmir Valley, Pampore region; and Kuttanad below-sea-level farming system.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- In order to safeguard and support the world’s agri-cultural heritage systems, FAO started an initiative for the identification and the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage systems (GIAHS) in 2002.
- There are three regions of India, which has been recognised as the Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) cities in India: Koraput, Odisha State; Kashmir Valley, Pampore region; and Kuttanad below-sea-level farming system.