INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Modern Indian History, Consider the following statements:
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- In 1922, the infamous Rowlett Act was repealed by the British.
- Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, as a sign of condemnation of Jallianwala Bagh massacre, renounced their British Knighthood.
- Aftermath of the massacre, General Dyer was removed from command and exiled to Britain.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: On April 13, 1919, British forces opened fire on unarmed Indians at Jallianwala Bagh killing hundreds of people.
Outcomes:
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- Considered ‘The Butcher of Amritsar’ in the aftermath of the massacre, General Dyer was removed from command and exiled to Britain.
- Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, as a sign of condemnation, renounced their British Knighthood and Kaiser-i-Hind medal respectively.
- In 1922, the infamous Rowlett Act was repealed by the British.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/jallianwala-incident-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: On April 13, 1919, British forces opened fire on unarmed Indians at Jallianwala Bagh killing hundreds of people.
Outcomes:
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- Considered ‘The Butcher of Amritsar’ in the aftermath of the massacre, General Dyer was removed from command and exiled to Britain.
- Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, as a sign of condemnation, renounced their British Knighthood and Kaiser-i-Hind medal respectively.
- In 1922, the infamous Rowlett Act was repealed by the British.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/jallianwala-incident-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
4 pointsNYAY (Nyunatam Aay Yojana), sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- NYAY(Nyunatam Aay Yojana), the Minimum Income Guarantee Programme
- On 25 March, Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced the Nyuntam Aay Yojana, or NYAY scheme
- The plan is to give ₹6,000 every month to the bottom 20% of the population of around 5 crore families or 25 crore individuals. Gandhi’s proposal is not that of universal basic income (UBI), of which there has been a lot of talk in the recent past. UBI is basically a small amount of money paid every month to every citizen of a country, without any terms and conditions. In the case of NYAY, the plan is to pay money to the bottom 20% only and not every citizen as UBI envisages.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/charting-a-common-minimum-relief-programme/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- NYAY(Nyunatam Aay Yojana), the Minimum Income Guarantee Programme
- On 25 March, Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced the Nyuntam Aay Yojana, or NYAY scheme
- The plan is to give ₹6,000 every month to the bottom 20% of the population of around 5 crore families or 25 crore individuals. Gandhi’s proposal is not that of universal basic income (UBI), of which there has been a lot of talk in the recent past. UBI is basically a small amount of money paid every month to every citizen of a country, without any terms and conditions. In the case of NYAY, the plan is to pay money to the bottom 20% only and not every citizen as UBI envisages.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/charting-a-common-minimum-relief-programme/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Corona Bonds:
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- Corona bonds are joint debt issued to member states of the EU.
- The funds would come from the World Bank.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday extended his feud about coronavirus money with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in the pages of a Roman newspaper.
- Corona bonds are joint debt issued to member states of the EU.
- This would be mutualised debt, taken collectively by all member states of the EU.
- The funds would come from the European Investment Bank.
- However, Germany, Netherlands, Austria and Finland, also known as the “Frugal Four”, the fiscally conservative EU states have opposed such type of idea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/eu-e500bn-corona-rescue-deal/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday extended his feud about coronavirus money with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in the pages of a Roman newspaper.
- Corona bonds are joint debt issued to member states of the EU.
- This would be mutualised debt, taken collectively by all member states of the EU.
- The funds would come from the European Investment Bank.
- However, Germany, Netherlands, Austria and Finland, also known as the “Frugal Four”, the fiscally conservative EU states have opposed such type of idea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/eu-e500bn-corona-rescue-deal/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about World Health Organization:
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- The US is the largest contributor to the WHO followed by China.
- WHO came into existence on 7 April, 1945 – a date which is now celebrated every year as World Health Day.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat2: WHO came into existence on 7 April, 1948 – a date which is now celebrated every year as World Health Day.
- The organisation has more than 7,000 people working in 150 country offices, six regional offices and at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Stat1: Largest contributions:
- The United States is currently the WHO’s biggest contributor, making up 14.67 per cent of total funding by providing $553.1 million.
- The US is followed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation forming 9.76 per cent or $367.7 million.
- The third biggest contributor is the GAVI Vaccine Alliance at 8.39 per cent, with the UK (7.79 per cent) and Germany (5.68 per cent) coming fourth and fifth respectively.
- The four next biggest donors are international bodies: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (5.09 per cent), World Bank (3.42 per cent), Rotary International (3.3 per cent), and the European Commission (3.3 per cent). India makes up 0.48 per cent of total contributions, and China 0.21 per cent.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/how-is-who-funded/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat2: WHO came into existence on 7 April, 1948 – a date which is now celebrated every year as World Health Day.
- The organisation has more than 7,000 people working in 150 country offices, six regional offices and at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Stat1: Largest contributions:
- The United States is currently the WHO’s biggest contributor, making up 14.67 per cent of total funding by providing $553.1 million.
- The US is followed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation forming 9.76 per cent or $367.7 million.
- The third biggest contributor is the GAVI Vaccine Alliance at 8.39 per cent, with the UK (7.79 per cent) and Germany (5.68 per cent) coming fourth and fifth respectively.
- The four next biggest donors are international bodies: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (5.09 per cent), World Bank (3.42 per cent), Rotary International (3.3 per cent), and the European Commission (3.3 per cent). India makes up 0.48 per cent of total contributions, and China 0.21 per cent.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/how-is-who-funded/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 points‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign launched to
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign launched to invite ideas to improve online education ecosystem.
- The campaign aims to invite the best brains in the country to share suggestions/solutions directly with the HRD Ministry to overcome constraints of online education.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-april-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign launched to invite ideas to improve online education ecosystem.
- The campaign aims to invite the best brains in the country to share suggestions/solutions directly with the HRD Ministry to overcome constraints of online education.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-april-2020/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- HCFC-141 b is one of the most powerful ozone-depleting chemicals after Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
- HCFC-141 b is mainly used as a blowing agent in the foam manufacturing industries.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified that the issuance of import license for HCFC-141b is prohibited from 1st January 2020 under Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2019.
- About HCFC-141 b: It is a chemical used by foam manufacturers. It is used mainly as a blowing agent in the production of rigid polyurethane (PU) foams. It is one of the most potent ozone depleting chemical after Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified that the issuance of import license for HCFC-141b is prohibited from 1st January 2020 under Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Amendment Rules, 2019.
- About HCFC-141 b: It is a chemical used by foam manufacturers. It is used mainly as a blowing agent in the production of rigid polyurethane (PU) foams. It is one of the most potent ozone depleting chemical after Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsHong Kong convention-2009, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019and accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.
- The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009(the Hong Kong Convention), was adopted at a diplomatic conference held in Hong Kong, Chinain2009.
- It was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)in 2009
- The Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and to the environment.
- The Convention is yet to come into force because it has not been ratified by 15 nations, representing 40 per cent of the world merchant shipping by gross tonnage (capacity) and a maximum annual ship recycling volume of not less than 3 per cent of the combined tonnage of the countries
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019and accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.
- The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009(the Hong Kong Convention), was adopted at a diplomatic conference held in Hong Kong, Chinain2009.
- It was adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)in 2009
- The Convention is aimed at ensuring that ships, when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and to the environment.
- The Convention is yet to come into force because it has not been ratified by 15 nations, representing 40 per cent of the world merchant shipping by gross tonnage (capacity) and a maximum annual ship recycling volume of not less than 3 per cent of the combined tonnage of the countries
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to report on ‘Heavy Metals Contaminating Indian Rivers’ by Central Water Commission (CWC):
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- Lead emerged as the most common contaminant.
- Arsenic and zinc are the two toxic metals whose concentration is always found within the limits
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Central Water Commission (CWC) has released a report on heavy metals contaminating Indian rivers.
- Iron emerged as the most common contaminant.
- Arsenic and zinc are the two toxic metals whose concentration is always found within the limits.
- Other major contaminants found in the samples were lead, nickel, chromium, cadmium and copper.
- Metals found in Non-Monsoon Period: Lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium and copper.
- Monsoon Period: Iron, lead, chromium and copper exceeded ‘tolerance limits’ in this period most of the time.
- The main sources of heavy metal pollution are mining, milling, plating and surface finishing industries that discharge a variety of toxic metals into the environment.
- The presence of metals in drinking water to some extent is unavoidable and certain metals, in trace amounts, are required for good health. However, when present above safe limits, they are associated with a range of disorders.
- Long-term exposure to the heavy metals may result in physical, muscular, and neurological degenerative processes that mimic Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis.
- What are heavy metals?
- Metals with relatively high densities, atomic weights, or atomic numbers.
- A density of more than5g/cm3is sometimes quoted as a commonly used criterion.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Central Water Commission (CWC) has released a report on heavy metals contaminating Indian rivers.
- Iron emerged as the most common contaminant.
- Arsenic and zinc are the two toxic metals whose concentration is always found within the limits.
- Other major contaminants found in the samples were lead, nickel, chromium, cadmium and copper.
- Metals found in Non-Monsoon Period: Lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium and copper.
- Monsoon Period: Iron, lead, chromium and copper exceeded ‘tolerance limits’ in this period most of the time.
- The main sources of heavy metal pollution are mining, milling, plating and surface finishing industries that discharge a variety of toxic metals into the environment.
- The presence of metals in drinking water to some extent is unavoidable and certain metals, in trace amounts, are required for good health. However, when present above safe limits, they are associated with a range of disorders.
- Long-term exposure to the heavy metals may result in physical, muscular, and neurological degenerative processes that mimic Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis.
- What are heavy metals?
- Metals with relatively high densities, atomic weights, or atomic numbers.
- A density of more than5g/cm3is sometimes quoted as a commonly used criterion.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP):
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- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) after the order of Supreme Court of December 2016.
- It works only as an emergency measure.
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is mandated to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the city as per the pollution levels.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) after the order of Supreme Court of December 2016.
- Stat2: It works only as an emergency measure. As such, the plan does not include action by various state governments to be taken throughout the year to tackle industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions.
- Stat3: Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) will implement an emergency action plan in Delhi to tackle rising air pollution.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) after the order of Supreme Court of December 2016.
- Stat2: It works only as an emergency measure. As such, the plan does not include action by various state governments to be taken throughout the year to tackle industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions.
- Stat3: Environmental Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) will implement an emergency action plan in Delhi to tackle rising air pollution.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the advantages of stubble burning?
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- It quickly clears the field and is the cheapest alternative.
- Kills weeds, including those resistant to herbicide.
- Kills slugs and other pests.
- Reduce nitrogen tie-up.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stubble burning is a common practice followed by farmers to prepare fields for sowing of wheat in November as there is little time left between the harvesting of paddy and sowing of wheat.
- Stubble burning results in emission of harmful gases such carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide along with particulate matter.
- Advantages of stubble burning:
- It quickly clears the field and is the cheapest alternative.
- Kills weeds, including those resistant to herbicide.
- Kills slugs and other pests.
- Can reduce nitrogen tie-up.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stubble burning is a common practice followed by farmers to prepare fields for sowing of wheat in November as there is little time left between the harvesting of paddy and sowing of wheat.
- Stubble burning results in emission of harmful gases such carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide along with particulate matter.
- Advantages of stubble burning:
- It quickly clears the field and is the cheapest alternative.
- Kills weeds, including those resistant to herbicide.
- Kills slugs and other pests.
- Can reduce nitrogen tie-up.
Refer: Insights Pt 2019 Exclusive (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment.pdf
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