INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 10 April 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• WHO, along with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Nursing Now campaign, has released a report titled, “State of the World’s Nursing”.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/state-of-the-worlds-nursing-report/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: A new study conducted by the University of Manchester, UK and Mahavir Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Phulwarisharif in Patna has found uranium contaminating the groundwater in 10 districts of Bihar.

• Key findings:
  • Supaul, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Aurangabad, Gaya and Jehanabad are the 10 districts.
  • Uranium concentrations are elevated mostly in the North West-South East band along and to the east of Gandak river and running south of the Ganga river.
  • The maximum uranium content was in Supaul, 80 microgram of uranium per litre of water.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/uranium-contamination-in-ground-water-2/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: IMP Uranium Mines In India

• Jaduguda: It is the first uranium mine of India which started its operations in 1967. This mine is located in the state of Jharkhand. Jadugoda process plant is located close to the mine which is used for the processing of the uranium ore. The ore from Bhatin and Narwapahar mines is also processed here.
• Bhatin: This mine is located 3 km away from Jaduguda and shares most of the infrastructure with the Jaduguda mine.
• Narwapahar: This mine was commissioned in April 1995. It is known to be the most modern mine of the country.
• Turamdih: Turamdih mine is located 24 km to the west of Jaduguda and five km south to Tatanagar railway station which is on howrah Mumbai main line. It was commissioned in 2003. Turamdih Processing Plant has been set up to treat the ore from Turamdih, Banduharang and Mohuldin mines.
• Bagjata: Bagjata Mines is an underground mine in east singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/uranium-contamination-in-ground-water-2/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Gamosa is an article of significance for the people of Assam. It is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth.
• Assam has traditionally had two types of gamosas — the ukaor plain kind used to wipe sweat or dry the body after a bath, and the phulam, which is decorated with floral motifs to be gifted as a memento or during festivals such as Bihu.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-april-2020/

Ans: (d)

Explanation: Announced by Delhi Government.

• SHIELD stands for sealing, home quarantine, isolation and tracing, essential supply, local sanitation and door-to-door checks.
• It will be implemented in 21 localities identified as containment zones in Delhi.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-april-2020/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• It is mentioned in Europe’s new digital copyright law.
• It is designed to ensure news publishers are compensated when their work is shown on websites, search engines and social media platforms.

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-april-2020/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Stat1: Zinc is quite reactive. It can react with food items and make them unfit for consumption. Tin is used in place of zinc.
• Stat2: The botulinum toxin is produced in the food during anaerobic growth, not due to presence of Zinc. We have covered the toxin and related issues in a previous test.

Refer: https://publicist360.com/2020/04/06/global-zinc-nickel-alloy-plating-market-industry-analysis-and-forecast-2027/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites.

• Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft.
• All these are placed in polar Sun-synchronous orbit. Varieties of instruments have been flown onboard these satellites to provide necessary data in a diversified spatial, spectral and temporal resolutions to cater to different user requirements in the country and for global usage.

Remote sensing has a wide range of applications in many different fields:

• Coastal applications: Monitor shoreline changes, track sediment transport, and map coastal features. Data can be used for coastal mapping and erosion prevention.
• Ocean applications: Monitor ocean circulation and current systems, measure ocean temperature and wave heights, and track sea ice. Data can be used to better understand the oceans and how to best manage ocean resources.
• Hazard assessment: Track hurricanes, earthquakes, erosion, and flooding. Data can be used to assess the impacts of a natural disaster and create preparedness strategies to be used before and after a hazardous event.
• Natural resource management: Monitor land use, map wetlands, and chart wildlife habitats. Data can be used to minimize the damage that urban growth has on the

Refer: https://www.isro.gov.in/saga-of-indian-remote-sensing-satellite-system

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in 1948 to look after atomic energy activities in the country. The functions of the Atomic Energy Commission are:
  • to organise research in atomic scientists in the country;
  • to train, atomic scientists in the country;
  • to promote nuclear research in commission’s own laboratories as well as in India;
  • to undertake prospecting of atomic minerals in India and to extract such minerals for use on industrial scale.
• The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic Energy is ex-officio Chairman of the Commission. The other Members of the AEC are appointed for each calendar year on the recommendation of the Chairman, AEC and after approval by the Prime Minster

Refer: http://www.dae.gov.in/node/394

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Uranium deposits occur in the Dharwar rocks. Geographically, uranium ores are known to occur in several locations along the Singbhum Copper belt.
• Uranium reserves discovered in pockets of Mahbubnagar, Karimnagar and Nalgonda districts in Telangana and Guntur and Kadapa districts in Andhra Pradesh.

Refer: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Major-uranium-reserves-found-in-Srisailam-forests/articleshow/48181983.cms