INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements is not true about Schedule H1 Drugs?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here Directive word is not true!!
- On March 27, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declared the Hydroxycholoroquine as a Schedule H1 drug.
About Schedule H1 Drugs:
- The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, are the set of rules under The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which has provisions for classification of drugs into different schedules and also guidelines for storage, sale, display.
- Schedule H1 has been introduced through Gazette notification GSR 588 (E) dated 30-08-2013 to check the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, anti-TB and some other drugs in the country.
- The schedule contains certain 3rd and 4th generation antibiotics, certain habit forming drugs and anti-TB drugs.
- As per government notification, these drugs are required to be sold in the country with the following conditions:
- The supply of a drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be recorded in a separate register at the time of the supply giving the name and address of the prescriber, the name of the patient, the name of the drug and the quantity supplied and such records shall be maintained for three years and be open for inspection.
- The drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be labelled with the symbol Rx which shall be in red and conspicuously displayed on the left top corner of the label, and shall also be labelled with the following words in a box with a red border
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/what-is-a-schedule-h1-drug/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Here Directive word is not true!!
- On March 27, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare declared the Hydroxycholoroquine as a Schedule H1 drug.
About Schedule H1 Drugs:
- The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, are the set of rules under The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which has provisions for classification of drugs into different schedules and also guidelines for storage, sale, display.
- Schedule H1 has been introduced through Gazette notification GSR 588 (E) dated 30-08-2013 to check the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, anti-TB and some other drugs in the country.
- The schedule contains certain 3rd and 4th generation antibiotics, certain habit forming drugs and anti-TB drugs.
- As per government notification, these drugs are required to be sold in the country with the following conditions:
- The supply of a drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be recorded in a separate register at the time of the supply giving the name and address of the prescriber, the name of the patient, the name of the drug and the quantity supplied and such records shall be maintained for three years and be open for inspection.
- The drug specified in Schedule H1 shall be labelled with the symbol Rx which shall be in red and conspicuously displayed on the left top corner of the label, and shall also be labelled with the following words in a box with a red border
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/what-is-a-schedule-h1-drug/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Cash Reserve Ratio is the percentage of demand and time deposits banks have to keep with the RBI.
- Treasury bills, dated securities issued under market borrowing programme and market stabilisation schemes (MSS) form part of the Statutory Liquidity Ratio.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The RBI reduced the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by a full percentage point down to 3% for a year. The CRR is the percentage of demand and time deposits banks have to keep with the RBI.
- Statutory Liquidity Ratio: Apart from Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), banks have to maintain a stipulated proportion of their net demand and time liabilities in the form of liquid assets like cash, gold and unencumbered securities. Treasury bills, dated securities issued under market borrowing programme and market stabilisation schemes (MSS), etc also form part of the SLR. Banks have to report to the RBI every alternate Friday their SLR maintenance, and pay penalties for failing to maintain SLR as mandated.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/rbis-covid-19-economic-relief-package/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The RBI reduced the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by a full percentage point down to 3% for a year. The CRR is the percentage of demand and time deposits banks have to keep with the RBI.
- Statutory Liquidity Ratio: Apart from Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), banks have to maintain a stipulated proportion of their net demand and time liabilities in the form of liquid assets like cash, gold and unencumbered securities. Treasury bills, dated securities issued under market borrowing programme and market stabilisation schemes (MSS), etc also form part of the SLR. Banks have to report to the RBI every alternate Friday their SLR maintenance, and pay penalties for failing to maintain SLR as mandated.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/rbis-covid-19-economic-relief-package/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Disbursements are made with the approval of the President.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- PMNRF is exempt under Income Tax Act.
Which of the above given features is/are correct with respect to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Key features:
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
- PMNRF is exempt under Income Tax Act.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF and is assisted by Officers/ Staff on honorary basis.
- These contributions also qualify as CSR (corporate social responsibility) spend for companies, making it more attractive in terms of tax exemptions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/prime-ministers-national-relief-fund-pmnrf/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Key features:
- Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
- PMNRF has not been constituted by the Parliament.
- The fund is recognized as a Trust under the Income Tax Act and the same is managed by Prime Minister or multiple delegates for national causes.
- PMNRF is exempt under Income Tax Act.
- Prime Minister is the Chairman of PMNRF and is assisted by Officers/ Staff on honorary basis.
- These contributions also qualify as CSR (corporate social responsibility) spend for companies, making it more attractive in terms of tax exemptions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/prime-ministers-national-relief-fund-pmnrf/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to type of contributions accepted in Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), consider the following statements:
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- Only voluntary donations by individuals
- Contributions flowing out of budgetary sources of Government
- Salary donation by President and Vice President
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Type of contributions accepted in PMNRF:
- PMNRF accepts only voluntary donations by individuals and institutions.
- Contributions flowing out of budgetary sources of Government or from the balance sheets of the public sector undertakings are not accepted.
- At the time of natural calamity of devastating scale, Prime Minister, makes an appeal for donation to the fund.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/prime-ministers-national-relief-fund-pmnrf/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Type of contributions accepted in PMNRF:
- PMNRF accepts only voluntary donations by individuals and institutions.
- Contributions flowing out of budgetary sources of Government or from the balance sheets of the public sector undertakings are not accepted.
- At the time of natural calamity of devastating scale, Prime Minister, makes an appeal for donation to the fund.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/prime-ministers-national-relief-fund-pmnrf/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs (Institutions in News: Chaired by) is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: NTA will be chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by MHRD.
- Option B: Government appoints Shri B.N. Sharma (IAS: 1985) as Chairman of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST.
- Option C: The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
- Option D: National Executive Committee (NEC)
- A National Executive Committee is constituted under Section 8 of DM Act, 2005 to assist the National Authority in the performance of its functions.
- Union Home secretary is its ex-officio chairperson.
- NEC has been given the responsibility to act as the coordinating and monitoring body for disaster management, to prepare a National Plan, monitor the implementation of National Policy etc.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: NTA will be chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by MHRD.
- Option B: Government appoints Shri B.N. Sharma (IAS: 1985) as Chairman of the National Anti-profiteering Authority under GST.
- Option C: The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
- Option D: National Executive Committee (NEC)
- A National Executive Committee is constituted under Section 8 of DM Act, 2005 to assist the National Authority in the performance of its functions.
- Union Home secretary is its ex-officio chairperson.
- NEC has been given the responsibility to act as the coordinating and monitoring body for disaster management, to prepare a National Plan, monitor the implementation of National Policy etc.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsOssification test, sometimes mentioned in the news, is primarily used for
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is the primary test for age determination.
- Human bones are remodelled and new layer of bone material is laid by a process called ossification (or osteogenesis). Based upon this phenomenon, ossification test is carried out.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is the primary test for age determination.
- Human bones are remodelled and new layer of bone material is laid by a process called ossification (or osteogenesis). Based upon this phenomenon, ossification test is carried out.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points‘Arr-Rinam and Motor’ rituals observed in Indian indigenous communities are related to
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a tribal lockdown ritual observed in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is the Galo equivalent of lockdown imposed by consensus for 48 hours whenever an epidemic strikes.
- It has been imposed now on account of COVID- 19 spread
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a tribal lockdown ritual observed in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is the Galo equivalent of lockdown imposed by consensus for 48 hours whenever an epidemic strikes.
- It has been imposed now on account of COVID- 19 spread
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points“Operation Namaste” has been launched by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Indian Army launched “Operation Namaste” to contain the spread of Corona Virus in the country.
- Under the operation, the army will help the Government of India fight against the deadly disease.
- Under the operation, Indian Army has established 8 quarantine so far. Also, Command wise help line numbers have been established.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Indian Army launched “Operation Namaste” to contain the spread of Corona Virus in the country.
- Under the operation, the army will help the Government of India fight against the deadly disease.
- Under the operation, Indian Army has established 8 quarantine so far. Also, Command wise help line numbers have been established.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Mo Jiban’ is new programme by ___ Government, under which people of the State have to take a resolute vow to stay home and not to go outside during the lockdown period to remain safe from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a new programme launched by Odisha Government, under which people of the State have to take a resolute vow to stay home and not to go outside during the lockdown period to remain safe from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a new programme launched by Odisha Government, under which people of the State have to take a resolute vow to stay home and not to go outside during the lockdown period to remain safe from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-march-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).
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- It is a legally binding instrument on member nations for targeting POPs.
- The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) is the designated interim financial mechanism for the Stockholm Convention.
- The term “Dirty Dozen” is often associated with the convention.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs):
- Stat1: It aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and imposes certain obligation on party states to the convention.
- For e.g. developed countries should provide new and additional financial resources and measures to eliminate production and use of intentionally produced POPs, eliminate unintentionally produced POPs where feasible, and manage and dispose of POPs wastes in an environmentally sound manner.
- Stat2: The GEF also serves as the financial mechanism for several other conventions, for e.g. CBD, UNFFFC, UNCCD etc.
- Stat3: The Stockholm Convention established an initial list of 12 key POPs chemicals (the so called dirty dozen) for which signatories are required to reduce the risks to human health and the environment arising from their release.
Refer: http://www.pops.int/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs):
- Stat1: It aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and imposes certain obligation on party states to the convention.
- For e.g. developed countries should provide new and additional financial resources and measures to eliminate production and use of intentionally produced POPs, eliminate unintentionally produced POPs where feasible, and manage and dispose of POPs wastes in an environmentally sound manner.
- Stat2: The GEF also serves as the financial mechanism for several other conventions, for e.g. CBD, UNFFFC, UNCCD etc.
- Stat3: The Stockholm Convention established an initial list of 12 key POPs chemicals (the so called dirty dozen) for which signatories are required to reduce the risks to human health and the environment arising from their release.
Refer: http://www.pops.int/
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