Insights Current Affairs (31 January 2020) 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 the following statements with reference to Presidents/Governors Speech in the Parliament/State Legislature in India:
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- The President or a Governor cannot refuse to perform the constitutional duty of delivering an address to the legislature.
- The President or a Governor cannot deviate from the text of the speech prepared by the government under any circumstances.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The President or a Governor cannot refuse to perform the constitutional duty of delivering an address to the legislature. But there can be situations when they deviate from the text of the speech prepared by the government.
- So far, there have been no instances of President doing so. But there has been an occasion when a Governor skipped a portion of the address to the Assembly.
- In 1969, the Governor of West Bengal, Dharma Vira, skipped two paragraphs of the address prepared by the United Front government. The skipped portion described as unconstitutional the dismissal of the first United Front government by the Congress-ruled central government.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/presidents-address-to-both-houses-of-parliament-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The President or a Governor cannot refuse to perform the constitutional duty of delivering an address to the legislature. But there can be situations when they deviate from the text of the speech prepared by the government.
- So far, there have been no instances of President doing so. But there has been an occasion when a Governor skipped a portion of the address to the Assembly.
- In 1969, the Governor of West Bengal, Dharma Vira, skipped two paragraphs of the address prepared by the United Front government. The skipped portion described as unconstitutional the dismissal of the first United Front government by the Congress-ruled central government.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/presidents-address-to-both-houses-of-parliament-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWho is a Star campaigner?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Who is a star campaigner? How are they chosen?
- Star campaigners are nominated by parties to campaign in a given set of constituencies. These persons are, in almost all cases, prominent and popular faces within the party.
- A recognised political party can have 40 star campaigners and an unrecognised (but registered) political party can have 20.
- The list of star campaigners has to be communicated to the Chief Electoral Officer and Election Commission within a week from the date of notification of an election.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/who-is-a-star-campaigner/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Who is a star campaigner? How are they chosen?
- Star campaigners are nominated by parties to campaign in a given set of constituencies. These persons are, in almost all cases, prominent and popular faces within the party.
- A recognised political party can have 40 star campaigners and an unrecognised (but registered) political party can have 20.
- The list of star campaigners has to be communicated to the Chief Electoral Officer and Election Commission within a week from the date of notification of an election.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/who-is-a-star-campaigner/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU):
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- It is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- The objective of the Commission is to advise the Government in matters relating to the UNESCO.
- The Minister for Human Resource Development is the President of the Commission.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU)
- Initially Setup in 1949, it is a governmental body functioning under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- A permanent Commission was established in 1951.
- The objective of the Commission is to advise the Government in matters relating to the UNESCO.
- The Constitution of the UNESCO mandates each member to form a national commission to function as agencies of liaison between the national government and UNESCO.
- Composition:
- The Minister for Human Resource Development is the President of the Commission.
- The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Higher Education is the Secretary-General of the Commission.
Refer: https://w ww.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/indian-national-commission-for-cooperation-with-unesco-inccu/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU)
- Initially Setup in 1949, it is a governmental body functioning under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
- A permanent Commission was established in 1951.
- The objective of the Commission is to advise the Government in matters relating to the UNESCO.
- The Constitution of the UNESCO mandates each member to form a national commission to function as agencies of liaison between the national government and UNESCO.
- Composition:
- The Minister for Human Resource Development is the President of the Commission.
- The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Higher Education is the Secretary-General of the Commission.
Refer: https://w ww.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/indian-national-commission-for-cooperation-with-unesco-inccu/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) maintains and compiles the no-fly list based on inputs given by airlines about the incidents.
- MLAs and MPs are exempted from CAAs set of rules to put passengers on a No-Fly list.
Which of the given above statement’s is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) maintains and compiles the no-fly list based on inputs given by airlines about the incidents.
- In March 2017, the then Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad assaulted an Air India employee. Months later another incident came into light when MP Diwakar Reddy refused boarding at Visakhapatnam airport creating a ruckus for other passengers.
- The increasing incidents of violence with the crew members and airport staff-led DGCA to make a set of rules to put passengers on a No-Fly list. Notified on September 8, 2017, under the Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 3, Air Transport Series M Part VI, the rules focused on the handling of unruly passengers.
- In 2018, Mumbai man, who left a fake threat note inside flights’ toilet, became the first to be put on the no-fly list in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/indias-no-fly-list/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) maintains and compiles the no-fly list based on inputs given by airlines about the incidents.
- In March 2017, the then Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad assaulted an Air India employee. Months later another incident came into light when MP Diwakar Reddy refused boarding at Visakhapatnam airport creating a ruckus for other passengers.
- The increasing incidents of violence with the crew members and airport staff-led DGCA to make a set of rules to put passengers on a No-Fly list. Notified on September 8, 2017, under the Civil Aviation Requirements, Section 3, Air Transport Series M Part VI, the rules focused on the handling of unruly passengers.
- In 2018, Mumbai man, who left a fake threat note inside flights’ toilet, became the first to be put on the no-fly list in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/indias-no-fly-list/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The International Maritime Organisation has banned ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent.
- The new limits of IMO, monitored and enforced by national authorities of all countries that are members of UN.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region:
- The IMO has banned ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent previously.
- The new limits are monitored and enforced by national authorities of countries that are members of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI.
- Under the new policy, only ships fitted with sulphur-cleaning devices, known as scrubbers, are allowed to continue burning high-sulphur fuel.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/uns-new-rules-for-ships-in-the-arctic-region/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region:
- The IMO has banned ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent previously.
- The new limits are monitored and enforced by national authorities of countries that are members of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI.
- Under the new policy, only ships fitted with sulphur-cleaning devices, known as scrubbers, are allowed to continue burning high-sulphur fuel.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/uns-new-rules-for-ships-in-the-arctic-region/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- World summit on sustainable development is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- TERI was established in 1974 as an information centre on energy issues.
- GRIHA, is a national rating system for green buildings in India, was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- Johannesburg Summit 2002 – the World Summit on Sustainable Development – brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of State and Government, national delegates and leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and other major groups to focus the world’s attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving people’s lives and conserving our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food, water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security.
- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is a national rating system for green buildings in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/world-sustainable-development-summit-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Here Directive word is Not Correct!!
- World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- Johannesburg Summit 2002 – the World Summit on Sustainable Development – brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of State and Government, national delegates and leaders from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and other major groups to focus the world’s attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving people’s lives and conserving our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with ever-increasing demands for food, water, shelter, sanitation, energy, health services and economic security.
- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) was conceived by TERI and developed with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is a national rating system for green buildings in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/world-sustainable-development-summit-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are correctly matched?
Bilateral exercise – Participating countries
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and China
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and USA
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-january-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- Ekuverin – India and Maldives
- Red Flag – India and USA
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/01/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-january-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
- Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ scheme — underway across construction sites in five states — to certify skills acquired by workers through traditional learning channels.
- The project may be of particular relevance to a country where just 2 per cent of the workforce is certified as skilled.
- Most deemed to be outside the skilled category in India are those who have typically picked up a skill while on the job, without any formal degree to back this up.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
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- TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP also TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2018/11/11/rajya-sabha-tv-in-depth-maneaters-of-india/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a NGO, not a bureau under UNEP also TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC’s partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
- It is working globally on Wildlife trade monitoring network.
- It specializes in investigating and analysing wildlife trade trends, patterns, impacts and drivers to provide the leading knowledge base on trade in wild animals and plants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2018/11/11/rajya-sabha-tv-in-depth-maneaters-of-india/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule?
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- Lord Cornwallis
- Alexander Read
- Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Ryotwari system was devised by Alexander Read and Thomas Munro at the end of the 18th century. It was later introduced by Thomas Munro when he was governor (1820–27) of Madras.
- The principle behind Roytwari was the direct collection of the land revenue from each individual cultivator by government agents.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Ryotwari system was devised by Alexander Read and Thomas Munro at the end of the 18th century. It was later introduced by Thomas Munro when he was governor (1820–27) of Madras.
- The principle behind Roytwari was the direct collection of the land revenue from each individual cultivator by government agents.
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