QUIZ – 2019: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 27 December 2019
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Climate change and unprecedented floods can facilitate the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats.
- Invasive alien species slowly begin to wipe out local diversity and the economy by altering the functions of the ecosystem.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India. This phenomenon threatens ecosystems, habitats and native species. Recently, a study by Biju Kumar and others from the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, revealed the role of the 2018 floods in introducing the most dangerous fish species into Kerala’s wetlands.
Researchers say that during heavy floods, invasive alien fishes which are illegally farmed in fragile systems, including domestic aquarium tanks, ponds, lakes and abandoned quarries, effortlessly escape from captivity and enter nearby wetlands. After a while, they slowly begin to wipe out local diversity and the economy by altering the functions of the ecosystem. And yet no State or Union Territory has any strong policy or law on the illegal rearing, breeding and trading of such invasive ornamental and commercially important fish species.
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Solution: c)
Climate change and unprecedented floods resulting from cloud bursts have facilitated the introduction of aquatic invasive alien species into new habitats in India. This phenomenon threatens ecosystems, habitats and native species. Recently, a study by Biju Kumar and others from the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, revealed the role of the 2018 floods in introducing the most dangerous fish species into Kerala’s wetlands.
Researchers say that during heavy floods, invasive alien fishes which are illegally farmed in fragile systems, including domestic aquarium tanks, ponds, lakes and abandoned quarries, effortlessly escape from captivity and enter nearby wetlands. After a while, they slowly begin to wipe out local diversity and the economy by altering the functions of the ecosystem. And yet no State or Union Territory has any strong policy or law on the illegal rearing, breeding and trading of such invasive ornamental and commercially important fish species.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV).
- The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva.
- UPOV’s mission is to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants, for the benefit of society.
- India has not joined International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) due to conflict with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) over plant varieties.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland).
UPOV was established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The Convention was adopted in Paris in 1961 and it was revised in 1972, 1978 and 1991.
UPOV’s mission is to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants, for the benefit of society.
In 2002, India joined the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention.
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Solution: c)
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland).
UPOV was established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The Convention was adopted in Paris in 1961 and it was revised in 1972, 1978 and 1991.
UPOV’s mission is to provide and promote an effective system of plant variety protection, with the aim of encouraging the development of new varieties of plants, for the benefit of society.
In 2002, India joined the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provided for prior informed consent of farmers before the use of genetic resources and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of their use.
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) recognised farmers’ rights as the rights to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
In 1992, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provided for “prior informed consent” of farmers before the use of genetic resources and “fair and equitable sharing of benefits” arising out of their use. In 2001, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) recognised farmers’ rights as the rights to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds.
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Solution: c)
In 1992, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provided for “prior informed consent” of farmers before the use of genetic resources and “fair and equitable sharing of benefits” arising out of their use. In 2001, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) recognised farmers’ rights as the rights to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
- BRO contributes to the Socio-Economic Development of the Border States.
- They constructed the Delaram-Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan.
- The BRO works in close association with the Indian Army in cases of natural disasters.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
- Functioning under the control of the Ministry of Defence since 2015, the BRO is engaged in road construction to provide connectivity to difficult and inaccessible regions in the border areas of the country.
Most of the development in the North Eastern states of India can be attributed to the relentless work done by the BRO.
The highly-skilled BRO personnel undertook and successfully completed construction of the Delaram-Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan in 2008. The Farkhor and Ayni air bases of Tajikistan were also restored and repaired by the BRO.
The BRO works in close association with the Indian Army in cases of natural disasters.
Role of the BRO
In Peace:
Develop & Maintain the Operational Road Infrastructure of General Staff in the Border Areas.
Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of the Border States.
In War:
To Develop & Maintain Roads to Keep Line of Control through in Original Sectors and Re-Deployed Sectors.
To Execute Addl Tasks as laid down by the Govt Contributing to the War Effort.
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Solution: d)
- Functioning under the control of the Ministry of Defence since 2015, the BRO is engaged in road construction to provide connectivity to difficult and inaccessible regions in the border areas of the country.
Most of the development in the North Eastern states of India can be attributed to the relentless work done by the BRO.
The highly-skilled BRO personnel undertook and successfully completed construction of the Delaram-Zaranj Highway in Afghanistan in 2008. The Farkhor and Ayni air bases of Tajikistan were also restored and repaired by the BRO.
The BRO works in close association with the Indian Army in cases of natural disasters.
Role of the BRO
In Peace:
Develop & Maintain the Operational Road Infrastructure of General Staff in the Border Areas.
Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of the Border States.
In War:
To Develop & Maintain Roads to Keep Line of Control through in Original Sectors and Re-Deployed Sectors.
To Execute Addl Tasks as laid down by the Govt Contributing to the War Effort.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding tyre pyrolysis.
- Tyre pyrolysis refers to a technique of breaking down used tyres in the absence of oxygen.
- Tyre pyrolysis is considered a safer technique than burning tyres, without leaving any carbon matter.
- India is a recipient of used tyres from other countries for recycling and disposal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Tyre pyrolysis refers to a technique of breaking down used tyres in the absence of oxygen. Shredded tyres, at temperatures between 250º C and 500º C, produce liquid oil and gases.
While this is considered a safer technique than burning tyres, pyrolysis leaves fine carbon matter, pyro-gas, oil as residue and the inadequate management of these by-products poses health risks.
India is also a recipient of used tyres from Australia and the U.K., which are sent for recycling and disposal.
The National Green Tribunal in 2014 prohibited used tyres from being burnt in the open or being used as fuel in brick kilns, because of the toxic emissions.
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Solution: c)
Tyre pyrolysis refers to a technique of breaking down used tyres in the absence of oxygen. Shredded tyres, at temperatures between 250º C and 500º C, produce liquid oil and gases.
While this is considered a safer technique than burning tyres, pyrolysis leaves fine carbon matter, pyro-gas, oil as residue and the inadequate management of these by-products poses health risks.
India is also a recipient of used tyres from Australia and the U.K., which are sent for recycling and disposal.
The National Green Tribunal in 2014 prohibited used tyres from being burnt in the open or being used as fuel in brick kilns, because of the toxic emissions.