INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
Quiz-summary
0 of 10 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Information
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
-
Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
-
Solve Questions
-
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
-
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
-
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 10 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
-
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.
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- Damanganga-Pinjal river linking project proposes to divert excess water from reservoirs in the Damanganga basin to Pune.
- Manas river is a trans-boundary river between Bhutan and India.
- Teesta passes through Buxa tiger reserve.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Damanganga-Pinjal river linking project proposes to divert excess water from reservoirs in the Damanganga basin to Mumbai through the Pinjal dam, built on the Pinjal river in Vaitarna basin.
- Buxa Tiger Reserve lies in Alipurduar district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with Bhutan.
- The Teesta, considered the lifeline of Sikkim, originates in the eastern Himalayas and joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
- The Manas river, a trans-boundary river between Bhutan and India, joins Brahmaputra at Jogighopa in western Assam. The Sankosh too flows down from northern Bhutan and joins the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/national-interlinking-of-rivers-authority-nira/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Damanganga-Pinjal river linking project proposes to divert excess water from reservoirs in the Damanganga basin to Mumbai through the Pinjal dam, built on the Pinjal river in Vaitarna basin.
- Buxa Tiger Reserve lies in Alipurduar district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with Bhutan.
- The Teesta, considered the lifeline of Sikkim, originates in the eastern Himalayas and joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
- The Manas river, a trans-boundary river between Bhutan and India, joins Brahmaputra at Jogighopa in western Assam. The Sankosh too flows down from northern Bhutan and joins the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/national-interlinking-of-rivers-authority-nira/
-
-
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Lakes Located City
- Sukhna Lake Chandigarh
- Gorewada lake Mumbai
- Ulsoor Lake Bangalore
- Lonar Lake Pune
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Gorewada Lake is situated on the north-west corner of Nagpur city. It is created with a dam 2,350 feet long. In 1912, Gorewada lake was developed by the water works department as the primary drinking water source for Nagpur’s 1.01 lakh population
- Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, saline, soda lake, located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/sukhna-lake-is-a-living-entity/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Gorewada Lake is situated on the north-west corner of Nagpur city. It is created with a dam 2,350 feet long. In 1912, Gorewada lake was developed by the water works department as the primary drinking water source for Nagpur’s 1.01 lakh population
- Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, saline, soda lake, located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/sukhna-lake-is-a-living-entity/
-
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Fundamental rights available to both citizens & foreigners (except aliens)?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Fundamental rights available to both citizens & foreigners (except aliens)
- Equality before law and equal protection of laws (article 14).
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences (article20).
- Protection of life and personal liberty (article21).
- Right to elementary education (article 21A)
- Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (article 22)
- Prohibition of traffic and human beings and forced labour (article 23).
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc (article 24).
- Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion (article 25).
- Freedom to manage religious affairs (article 26).
- Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion (article 27).
- Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions (article 28).
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Fundamental rights available to both citizens & foreigners (except aliens)
- Equality before law and equal protection of laws (article 14).
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences (article20).
- Protection of life and personal liberty (article21).
- Right to elementary education (article 21A)
- Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (article 22)
- Prohibition of traffic and human beings and forced labour (article 23).
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc (article 24).
- Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion (article 25).
- Freedom to manage religious affairs (article 26).
- Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion (article 27).
- Freedom from attending religious instruction or worship in certain educational institutions (article 28).
-
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) of India was prepared under the aegis of department of pharmaceuticals.
- Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is a government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) of India was prepared by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is a government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Government of India works as the Central Drug Authority of India for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- The first National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) of India was prepared and released in 1996.This list was subsequently revised in 2003 and 2011.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/pradhan-mantri-bhartiya-janaushadhi-pariyojana-pmbjp-3/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) of India was prepared by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is a government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Government of India works as the Central Drug Authority of India for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- The first National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) of India was prepared and released in 1996.This list was subsequently revised in 2003 and 2011.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/pradhan-mantri-bhartiya-janaushadhi-pariyojana-pmbjp-3/
-
-
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- Black carbon is a potent climate-warming component of particulate matter formed by the complete combustion of fossil fuels.
- Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant.
- Black carbon is produced both naturally and by human activities.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Black carbon is a potent climate-warming component of particulate matter formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels. Complete combustion would turn all carbon in the fuel into carbon dioxide (CO2), but combustion is never complete and CO2, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and organic carbon and black carbon particles are all formed in the process. The complex mixture of particulate matter resulting from incomplete combustion is often referred to as soot.
- Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere. During this short period of time, black carbon can have significant direct and indirect impacts on the climate, glacial regions, agriculture and human health.
- BC is produced both naturally and by human activities as a result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass. Primary sources include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/black-carbon-levels-spike-at-himalayan-glaciers/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Black carbon is a potent climate-warming component of particulate matter formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other fuels. Complete combustion would turn all carbon in the fuel into carbon dioxide (CO2), but combustion is never complete and CO2, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and organic carbon and black carbon particles are all formed in the process. The complex mixture of particulate matter resulting from incomplete combustion is often referred to as soot.
- Black carbon is a short-lived climate pollutant with a lifetime of only days to weeks after release in the atmosphere. During this short period of time, black carbon can have significant direct and indirect impacts on the climate, glacial regions, agriculture and human health.
- BC is produced both naturally and by human activities as a result of the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels, and biomass. Primary sources include emissions from diesel engines, cook stoves, wood burning and forest fires.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/black-carbon-levels-spike-at-himalayan-glaciers/
-
-
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following authority’s decision is/are legally binding but subjected to appeal?
-
- National Company law appellate tribunal.
- Lok Adalat
- Gram Nyayalayas
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National company law appellate tribunal: An appeal against the NCLAT’s judgement and orders can be filed before the SC. Such an appeal can be filed within 45 days.
- Lok Adalat: the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a case of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat (though there is no provision for an appeal against such an award), they are free to initiate litigation by approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
- Gram Nyayalaya: Appeals in criminal matter can be made to the Sessions Court in the respective jurisdiction and in civil matters to the District Court within a period of one month from the date of judgment.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-march-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National company law appellate tribunal: An appeal against the NCLAT’s judgement and orders can be filed before the SC. Such an appeal can be filed within 45 days.
- Lok Adalat: the award (decision) made by the Lok Adalats is deemed to be a case of a civil court and is final and binding on all parties and no appeal against such an award lies before any court of law. If the parties are not satisfied with the award of the Lok Adalat (though there is no provision for an appeal against such an award), they are free to initiate litigation by approaching the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
- Gram Nyayalaya: Appeals in criminal matter can be made to the Sessions Court in the respective jurisdiction and in civil matters to the District Court within a period of one month from the date of judgment.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-march-2020/
-
-
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.
- Cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
- A typhoon is a most active mature tropical cyclone basin on Earth.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado
- Statement 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone
Statement 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado
- Statement 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone
Statement 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon
-
-
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points“Ema Keithel or Ema Market” is well known for run exclusively by women also it is believed to be the world’s largest women market. It is located in
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Women play a very important role in economic development of Manipur. The Ema Market of Imphal is well known for run exclusively by women. It is one of its kind in India.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Women play a very important role in economic development of Manipur. The Ema Market of Imphal is well known for run exclusively by women. It is one of its kind in India.
-
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- NABARD was established on the recommendations of Sivaramman Committee.
- The initial corpus of NABARD was Rs.1000 crores
- NABARD has a portfolio of Natural Resource Management Programmes involving fields like watershed development and tribal development.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NABARD was established on the recommendations of Sivaramman Committee on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
- It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas. NABARD is India’s specialised bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.
- The initial corpus of NABARD was Rs.100 crores.
- NABARD is also known for its ‘SHG Bank Linkage Programme’ which encourages India’s banks to lend to self-help groups (SHGs). Largely because SHGs are composed mainly of poor women, this has evolved into an important Indian tool for microfinance.
- NABARD also has a portfolio of Natural Resource Management Programmes involving diverse fields like Watershed Development, Tribal Development and Farm Innovation through dedicated funds set up for the purpose.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- NABARD was established on the recommendations of Sivaramman Committee on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.
- It is one of the premier agencies providing developmental credit in rural areas. NABARD is India’s specialised bank for Agriculture and Rural Development in India.
- The initial corpus of NABARD was Rs.100 crores.
- NABARD is also known for its ‘SHG Bank Linkage Programme’ which encourages India’s banks to lend to self-help groups (SHGs). Largely because SHGs are composed mainly of poor women, this has evolved into an important Indian tool for microfinance.
- NABARD also has a portfolio of Natural Resource Management Programmes involving diverse fields like Watershed Development, Tribal Development and Farm Innovation through dedicated funds set up for the purpose.
-
-
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following nations is/are members of G-7 group?
-
- Britain
- Canada
- Russia
- Italy
- China
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven IMF- advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven IMF- advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
-
