INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are true about Curative Petition?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The concept was first evolved by the Supreme Court of India in Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra and another case (2002).
- The concept of the curative petition is supported by Article 137 of the Indian Constitution.
- A curative petition may be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/what-is-curative-petition/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The concept was first evolved by the Supreme Court of India in Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra and another case (2002).
- The concept of the curative petition is supported by Article 137 of the Indian Constitution.
- A curative petition may be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/what-is-curative-petition/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The landmark judgement in the Waman Rao Case (1981), Supreme Court upheld sedition as constitutional.
- For the first time, British used sedition law to prosecute Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897.
- Mahatama Gandhi was never convicted under sedition law.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Section 124A has been challenged in various courts in specific cases. The validity of the provision itself was upheld by a Constitution Bench in 1962, in Kedarnath Singh vs State of Bihar.
- British used Sedition law to convict and sentence freedom fighters. It was first used to prosecute Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897.
- Mahatama Gandhi was later tried for sedition for his articles in Young India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/sedition-cases-in-india/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Section 124A has been challenged in various courts in specific cases. The validity of the provision itself was upheld by a Constitution Bench in 1962, in Kedarnath Singh vs State of Bihar.
- British used Sedition law to convict and sentence freedom fighters. It was first used to prosecute Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897.
- Mahatama Gandhi was later tried for sedition for his articles in Young India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/sedition-cases-in-india/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is compulsory for Hand-held Blender, Electric Food Mixer and Centrifugal Juicer.
- AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an attached Office of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- It was set up in the year 1935 to implement the agricultural marketing policies and programmes for the integrated development of marketing of agricultural and other allied produce in the country with a view to safeguard the interests of farmers as well as the consumers.
- For statement 1 refer: https://bis.gov.in/index.php/product-certification/products-under-compulsory-certification/scheme-i-mark-scheme/
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/delhi-water-doesnt-conform-to-iso-standards/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an attached Office of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- It was set up in the year 1935 to implement the agricultural marketing policies and programmes for the integrated development of marketing of agricultural and other allied produce in the country with a view to safeguard the interests of farmers as well as the consumers.
- For statement 1 refer: https://bis.gov.in/index.php/product-certification/products-under-compulsory-certification/scheme-i-mark-scheme/
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/delhi-water-doesnt-conform-to-iso-standards/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bureau of Immigration (India) functions as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- National Investigation Agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.
- Department of Land Resources falls under Ministry of Rural development
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/national-investigation-agency-nia/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bureau of Immigration (India) functions as an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- National Investigation Agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.
- Department of Land Resources falls under Ministry of Rural development
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/national-investigation-agency-nia/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National School of Drama:
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- It is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India.
- It is the nodal agency of the Ministry of Culture to coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Convention.
- It was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National School of Drama: Set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959.
- In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- Bharat Rang Mahotsav, or the ‘National Theatre Festival’, established in 1999, is the annual theatre festival of National School of Drama (NSD), held in New Delhi, today it is acknowledged as the largest theatre festival of Asia, dedicated solely to theatre.
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi – India’s national academy for music, dance and drama – is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India.
- It is presently an Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Culture, and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and programmes.
- It is the nodal agency of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India to coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions addressing Cultural Diversity and promotion and dissemination of multifarious cultural traditions and expressions of the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-february-2020/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National School of Drama: Set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as one of its constituent units in 1959.
- In 1975, it became an independent entity and was registered as an autonomous organization under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- Bharat Rang Mahotsav, or the ‘National Theatre Festival’, established in 1999, is the annual theatre festival of National School of Drama (NSD), held in New Delhi, today it is acknowledged as the largest theatre festival of Asia, dedicated solely to theatre.
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi – India’s national academy for music, dance and drama – is the first National Academy of the arts set-up by the Republic of India.
- It is presently an Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Culture, and is fully funded by the Government for implementation of its schemes and programmes.
- It is the nodal agency of the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India to coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions addressing Cultural Diversity and promotion and dissemination of multifarious cultural traditions and expressions of the country.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-february-2020/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Kanpur is situated more northward than Lucknow.
- Latitude of Jaipur’s location between Agra and Gwalior.
- Longitude of Ahmadabad’s location is between those of Rajkot and Vadodara.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Refer: Indian Maps
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Refer: Indian Maps
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsA state in India has the following characteristics:
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- Climate of the state is moderate with mean temperature ranging from 25°C to 28°C and the average annual rainfall from 800 mm to 1,000 mm.
- Indroda Park is regarded as India’s Jurrasic Park is located in this state.
- Khambhalida caves are famous Buddhist caves are located here.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- At Khambhalida (Gujarat) there are three caves, the central one being a ‘chaitya’ with a worn out stupa.
- The entrance of the chaitya is flanked by two large sculptures of the Bodhisatvas-Padmapani on the right and Vajrapani on the left.
- These caves dates back to 4th-5th century AD and are scooped out from the local limestone rock.
Refer: https://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/10/205
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- At Khambhalida (Gujarat) there are three caves, the central one being a ‘chaitya’ with a worn out stupa.
- The entrance of the chaitya is flanked by two large sculptures of the Bodhisatvas-Padmapani on the right and Vajrapani on the left.
- These caves dates back to 4th-5th century AD and are scooped out from the local limestone rock.
Refer: https://www.gujarattourism.com/destination/details/10/205
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsIntanki National Park is located in
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren district of Nagaland
Among the species that inhabit the park are the rare hoolock gibbon, golden langur, hornbill, Asian palm civet, black stork, tiger, white-breasted kingfisher, monitor lizard, python and sloth bear.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Ntangki National Park is a national park located in Peren district of Nagaland
Among the species that inhabit the park are the rare hoolock gibbon, golden langur, hornbill, Asian palm civet, black stork, tiger, white-breasted kingfisher, monitor lizard, python and sloth bear.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsAmong the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closet to that of Kanpur?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following rivers:
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- Mahanadi
- Godavari
- Subernarekha
Which of the above flows/flow directly through Odisha?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Godavari river flows directly through
- Maharastra
- Telengana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Yanam[comes under Puducherry union territory]
- Chhatisgarh
- But its tributaries flows through Odisha
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Godavari river flows directly through
- Maharastra
- Telengana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Yanam[comes under Puducherry union territory]
- Chhatisgarh
- But its tributaries flows through Odisha
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