INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS (19 February 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Indigenous games:

• Kalaripayatu, Kerala
• Silambam, Tamilnadu
• Kabaddi, Telengana
• Archery, Jharkhand
• Malkhamb, Maharashtra
• Mukna, Imphal
• Thangta, Imphal
• Khomlainai, Assam
• Gatka, Punjab

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/kambala/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The Swachh Iconic Places is an initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission. It is a special clean-up initiative focused on select iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country.
• Phase II included Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Charminar, Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Kalady, Gommateswara, BaidyanathDham, Gaya Tirth and Somnath temple.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/swachh-iconic-places-2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Central Vigilance Commission:

• It is the apex vigilance institution created via executive resolution (based on the recommendations of Santhanam committee) in 1964 but was conferred with statutory status in 2003.
• It submits its report to the President of India.
• Consists of central vigilance commissioner along with 2 vigilance commissioners.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/chief-vigilance-commissioner-cvc/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• It is India’s first solar mission. It will be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) in XL configuration. The space-based observatory will have seven payloads (instruments) on board to study the Sun’s corona, solar emissions, solar winds and flares, and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), and will carry out round-the-clock imaging of the Sun.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/aditya-l1-mission-3/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• The scientists have proposed the construction of two dams of a combined length of 637 km — the first between northern Scotland and western Norway, measuring 476 km and with an average depth of 121 m and maximum depth of 321 m; the second between France and southwestern England, of length 161 km, and average depth of 85 m and maximum depth of 102 m.
• Separating the North and Baltic Seas from the Atlantic Ocean may be the “most viable option” to protect Northern Europe against unstoppable sea level rise (SLR).
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Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/northern-european-enclosure-dam-need/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Thaad missile: USA

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-february-2020/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of Geographical Indication Crafts
• With an objective to promote Geographical Indication (GI) crafts and heritage of India, the Ministry of Textiles is organizing Kala Kumbh – Handicrafts Thematic Exhibition in various parts of the country through the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
• The exhibitions are sponsored by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). EPCH was established under Companies Act in the year 1986-87 and is a non-profit organisation, with an object to promote, support, protect, maintain and increase the export of handicrafts.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-february-2020/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• India and Indonesia have agreed to develop a naval port in Sabang, a strategic location at the entrance of Malacca Strait.
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Ans: (b)

Explanation:

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Nalbana Bird Sanctuary is the core area of the Ramsar designated wetlands of Chilika Lake, Odisha.
• The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) started operating its first regional centre on the campus of Wetland Research and Training Centre near Chilika Lake.
• The avifauna observatory will carry out research on avian disease by collecting samples and monitor Nalabana Bird Sanctuary.