INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Traditional Sports State
- Kabaddi Telengana
- Archery Jharkhand
- Malkhamb Maharashtra
- Kambala Karnataka
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Indigenous games:
- Kalaripayatu, Kerala
- Silambam, Tamilnadu
- Kabaddi, Telengana
- Archery, Jharkhand
- Malkhamb, Maharashtra
- Mukna, Imphal
- Thangta, Imphal
- Khomlainai, Assam
- Gatka, Punjab
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Indigenous games:
- Kalaripayatu, Kerala
- Silambam, Tamilnadu
- Kabaddi, Telengana
- Archery, Jharkhand
- Malkhamb, Maharashtra
- Mukna, Imphal
- Thangta, Imphal
- Khomlainai, Assam
- Gatka, Punjab
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Swachh Iconic Places:
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- The initiative ‘Swachh Iconic Places’ was launched in 2016 under Swachh Bharat Mission.
- Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mahakaleshwar Temple, Charminar are covered under phase-1 of the initiative.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
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/
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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/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
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- It is a statutory body.
- It submits its report to the Parliament of India.
- It consists of central vigilance commissioner along with 2 vigilance commissioners.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
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/
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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/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Aditya- L1 mission:
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- It is India’s first solar mission.
- It will be launched using GSLV MKIII.
- The space-based observatory will have seven payloads on board to study the Sun’s corona, solar winds and flares.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
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/
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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/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe Northern European Enclosure Dam (NEED), sometimes mentioned in the news, it is a proposed solution to
Correct
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).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/northern-european-enclosure-dam-need/
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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).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/19/northern-european-enclosure-dam-need/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Missile System Nation
- Ra’ad-II missile Pakistan
- Thaad missile Israel
- Avangard missile Russia
- BrahMos India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
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/
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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/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Kala Kumbh sponsored by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage.
- Kala Kumbh aimed at promoting and supporting artisans from minority communities and providing them domestic as well as international market for display and sell their products.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
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/
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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/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsSabang, a strategic location for India is located across?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsNorth Korea is located between which of the following seas?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsNalbana Bird Sanctury is located in
Correct
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.
Incorrect
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.