INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
4 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- CollabCAD runs on Linux and Windows and is available in both Stand Alone & Client-Server mode.
- CollabCAD is an initiative of NITI Aayog & National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat2: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & National Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched CollabCAD in ATL schools.
- Stat1: CollabCAD runs on Linux and Windows and is available in both Stand Alone & Client-Server mode. The collaborative nature of CollabCAD enables multiple designers to work across a network and concurrently access the same design for viewing and modification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/collabcad/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat2: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog & National Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched CollabCAD in ATL schools.
- Stat1: CollabCAD runs on Linux and Windows and is available in both Stand Alone & Client-Server mode. The collaborative nature of CollabCAD enables multiple designers to work across a network and concurrently access the same design for viewing and modification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/collabcad/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chagas disease:
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- It is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the fungi.
- It can be treated with benznidazole.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: it is an infectious disease caused by a parasite found in the faeces of the triatomine bug.
- The key difference between fungi and protozoa is that the fungi are mainly multicellular eukaryotic organisms while protozoa are unicellular eukaryotic organisms
- Stat2: Chagas disease can be treated with benznidazole and also nifurtimox. Both medicines are nearly 100% effective in curing the disease if given soon after infection at the onset of the acute phase including the cases of congenital transmission.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/world-chagas-disease-day/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: it is an infectious disease caused by a parasite found in the faeces of the triatomine bug.
- The key difference between fungi and protozoa is that the fungi are mainly multicellular eukaryotic organisms while protozoa are unicellular eukaryotic organisms
- Stat2: Chagas disease can be treated with benznidazole and also nifurtimox. Both medicines are nearly 100% effective in curing the disease if given soon after infection at the onset of the acute phase including the cases of congenital transmission.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/world-chagas-disease-day/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Business correspondents (Bcs) are retail agents engaged by banks for providing services at locations other than a bank branch or an ATM.
- In 2006, RBI issued guidelines for engagement of BCs by banks for providing banking and financial services.
- RBI has now permitted banks to engage any individual, including those operating Common Service Centres (CSCs) as BCs.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Business Correspondents are retail agents engaged by banks for providing banking services at locations other than a bank branch/ATM.
- Banks are required to take full responsibility for the acts of omission and commission of the BCs that they engage and have, therefore, to ensure thorough due diligence and additional safeguards for minimizing the agency risk
- Stat2 and 3: In 2006, RBI issued guidelines for engagement of BCs by banks for providing banking and financial services. Who can be engaged as BCs?- The banks may engage the following individuals/entities as BC: source
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/business-correspondents/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Business Correspondents are retail agents engaged by banks for providing banking services at locations other than a bank branch/ATM.
- Banks are required to take full responsibility for the acts of omission and commission of the BCs that they engage and have, therefore, to ensure thorough due diligence and additional safeguards for minimizing the agency risk
- Stat2 and 3: In 2006, RBI issued guidelines for engagement of BCs by banks for providing banking and financial services. Who can be engaged as BCs?- The banks may engage the following individuals/entities as BC: source
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/business-correspondents/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme:
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- The sovereign gold bond was introduced by the Government in 2015.
- The bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram.
- Maximum permissible investment limit will be 2 kg for individual, 4 kg for HUF and 20 kg for trusts.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme:
- The sovereign gold bond was introduced by the Government in 2015.
- Government introduced these bonds to help reduce India’s over dependence on gold imports.
- The move was also aimed at changing the habits of Indians from saving in physical form of gold to a paper form with Sovereign backing.
Key facts:
- Eligibility: The bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities, including individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities and charitable institutions.
- Denomination and tenor: The bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram. The tenor will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from the 5th year to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
- Minimum and Maximum limit: The minimum permissible investment limit will be 1 gram of gold, while the maximum limit will be 4 kg for individual, 4 kg for HUF and 20 kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the government from time to time.
- Joint Holder: In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 4 kg will be applied to the first applicant only.
- Collateral: Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/sovereign-gold-bond-scheme-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme:
- The sovereign gold bond was introduced by the Government in 2015.
- Government introduced these bonds to help reduce India’s over dependence on gold imports.
- The move was also aimed at changing the habits of Indians from saving in physical form of gold to a paper form with Sovereign backing.
Key facts:
- Eligibility: The bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities, including individuals, HUFs, trusts, universities and charitable institutions.
- Denomination and tenor: The bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram. The tenor will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from the 5th year to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
- Minimum and Maximum limit: The minimum permissible investment limit will be 1 gram of gold, while the maximum limit will be 4 kg for individual, 4 kg for HUF and 20 kg for trusts and similar entities per fiscal (April-March) notified by the government from time to time.
- Joint Holder: In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 4 kg will be applied to the first applicant only.
- Collateral: Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/sovereign-gold-bond-scheme-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are best describes the term ‘helicopter money’?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is helicopter money?
- This is an unconventional monetary policy tool aimed at bringing a flagging economy back on track.
- It involves printing large sums of money and distributing it to the public. American economist Milton Friedman coined this term.
- It basically denotes a helicopter dropping money from the sky. Friedman used the term to signify “unexpectedly dumping money onto a struggling economy with the intention to shock it out of a deep slump.
- “Under such a policy, a central bank “directly increase the money supply and, via the government, distribute the new cash to the population with the aim of boosting demand and inflation.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/what-is-helicopter-money/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is helicopter money?
- This is an unconventional monetary policy tool aimed at bringing a flagging economy back on track.
- It involves printing large sums of money and distributing it to the public. American economist Milton Friedman coined this term.
- It basically denotes a helicopter dropping money from the sky. Friedman used the term to signify “unexpectedly dumping money onto a struggling economy with the intention to shock it out of a deep slump.
- “Under such a policy, a central bank “directly increase the money supply and, via the government, distribute the new cash to the population with the aim of boosting demand and inflation.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/what-is-helicopter-money/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Festivals State
- Vishu Odisha
- Puthandu Tamil Nadu
- Naba Barsha Assam
- Vaisakhi Punjab
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Different festivals being celebrated in several parts of country- April 13 and 14:
- Vaisakhi– Spring harvest festival celebrated by Hindus ans Sikhs. The day marks the formation of Khalsa Panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh. It is celebrated as the first day of the month of Vaisakha according to Hindu calendar.
- Vishu– It is a Malayali festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Kerala, Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka, bordering areas of Tamil Nadu and their diaspora communities. The festival marks the first day of Medam, the ninth month in the solar calendar followed in Kerala.
- Rongali Bihu– Celebrated in Assam. It marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
- Naba Barsha– Bengali New Year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
- Puthandu – Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month – Chithirai – and marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-april-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Different festivals being celebrated in several parts of country- April 13 and 14:
- Vaisakhi– Spring harvest festival celebrated by Hindus ans Sikhs. The day marks the formation of Khalsa Panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh. It is celebrated as the first day of the month of Vaisakha according to Hindu calendar.
- Vishu– It is a Malayali festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Kerala, Tulu Nadu region in Karnataka, bordering areas of Tamil Nadu and their diaspora communities. The festival marks the first day of Medam, the ninth month in the solar calendar followed in Kerala.
- Rongali Bihu– Celebrated in Assam. It marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
- Naba Barsha– Bengali New Year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
- Puthandu – Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month – Chithirai – and marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-april-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF):
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- It is an autonomous, not-for-profit society was established in 2000 under an agreement between the Governments of India and United States of America.
- It played a crucial role in the negotiation of India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was established in 2000 under an agreement between the Governments of India and United States of America.
- It has a mandate to promote, catalyze and seed bilateral collaboration in science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction amongst government, academia and industry.
- As an autonomous, not-for-profit society, IUSSTF has the ability, agility and flexibility to engage and involve industry, private R&D labs; and non governmental entities in its evolving activity manifold.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-april-2020/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was established in 2000 under an agreement between the Governments of India and United States of America.
- It has a mandate to promote, catalyze and seed bilateral collaboration in science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction amongst government, academia and industry.
- As an autonomous, not-for-profit society, IUSSTF has the ability, agility and flexibility to engage and involve industry, private R&D labs; and non governmental entities in its evolving activity manifold.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-april-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- India is the largest emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide in the world
- Anthropogenic sulphur dioxide is produced from burning of stubble
- Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Talcher and Jharsuguda in Odisha are the largest SO2 emission hotspot in the world
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India is the largest emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide in the world, as per the data released by environmental NGO Greenpeace on August 19, 2019.
- Anthropogenic sulphur dioxide is produced from burning of coal and it is known to largely contribute to air pollution.
- Stubble burning also causes soil erosion, kills beneficial soil organisms and emits harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and methane along with particulate matter.
- Key findings:
- SO2 hotspots across the world have been mapped.
- The SO2 hotspots were detected by the OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) satellite
- India has over 15 percent of all anthropogenic sulphur dioxide (SO2) hotspots in the world.
- The main SO2 hotspots in India include Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Talcher and Jharsuguda in Odisha, Neyveli and Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Kutch in Gujarat, Ramagundam in Telangana and Chandrapur and Koradi in Maharashtra.
- Norilsk smelter complex in Russia is the largest SO2 emission hotspot in the world
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India is the largest emitter of anthropogenic sulphur dioxide in the world, as per the data released by environmental NGO Greenpeace on August 19, 2019.
- Anthropogenic sulphur dioxide is produced from burning of coal and it is known to largely contribute to air pollution.
- Stubble burning also causes soil erosion, kills beneficial soil organisms and emits harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide and methane along with particulate matter.
- Key findings:
- SO2 hotspots across the world have been mapped.
- The SO2 hotspots were detected by the OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) satellite
- India has over 15 percent of all anthropogenic sulphur dioxide (SO2) hotspots in the world.
- The main SO2 hotspots in India include Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Talcher and Jharsuguda in Odisha, Neyveli and Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Kutch in Gujarat, Ramagundam in Telangana and Chandrapur and Koradi in Maharashtra.
- Norilsk smelter complex in Russia is the largest SO2 emission hotspot in the world
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Canadian Arctic is the longest Arctic coastline in the world
- Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds
- Kelp forests protect coastlines by decreasing the power of waves during storms and reducing coastal erosion.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
What are Kelps? How do they survive underwater?
- Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.
- Kelps have adapted to the severe conditions. These cool water species have special strategies to survive freezing temperature sand long periods of darkness, and even grow under sea ice.
- In regions with cold, nutrient-rich water, they can attain some of the highest rates of primary production of any natural ecosystem on Earth.
Significance of kelps:
- Kelps function underwater in the same way trees do on land.
- They create habitat and modify the physical environment by shading light and softening waves.
- The underwater forests that kelps create are used by many animals for shelter and food.
- More than 350 different species – up to 100,000 small invertebrates – can live on a single kelp plant, and many fish, birds and mammals depend on the whole forest.
- Kelp forests also help protect coastlines by decreasing the power of waves during storms and reducing coastal erosion.
- Kelp forests throughout the world play an important role in coastal economies, supporting a broad range of tourism, recreational and commercial activities.
- Kelp is a coveted food source in many countries, full of potassium, iron, calcium, fibre and iodine.
- In the Arctic, Inuit traditionally use kelp as food and wild harvest numerous species.
Facts for prelims:
- The Canadian Arctic is the longest Arctic coastline in the world.
- In the northwestern Canadian Arctic, lack of rock substrate and a harsher climate support smaller, fragmented kelp forests.
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
What are Kelps? How do they survive underwater?
- Kelps are large brown algae seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera.
- Kelps have adapted to the severe conditions. These cool water species have special strategies to survive freezing temperature sand long periods of darkness, and even grow under sea ice.
- In regions with cold, nutrient-rich water, they can attain some of the highest rates of primary production of any natural ecosystem on Earth.
Significance of kelps:
- Kelps function underwater in the same way trees do on land.
- They create habitat and modify the physical environment by shading light and softening waves.
- The underwater forests that kelps create are used by many animals for shelter and food.
- More than 350 different species – up to 100,000 small invertebrates – can live on a single kelp plant, and many fish, birds and mammals depend on the whole forest.
- Kelp forests also help protect coastlines by decreasing the power of waves during storms and reducing coastal erosion.
- Kelp forests throughout the world play an important role in coastal economies, supporting a broad range of tourism, recreational and commercial activities.
- Kelp is a coveted food source in many countries, full of potassium, iron, calcium, fibre and iodine.
- In the Arctic, Inuit traditionally use kelp as food and wild harvest numerous species.
Facts for prelims:
- The Canadian Arctic is the longest Arctic coastline in the world.
- In the northwestern Canadian Arctic, lack of rock substrate and a harsher climate support smaller, fragmented kelp forests.
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Pollution): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsMonitoring System for Tigers –Intensive Protection and Ecological Status, sometimes mentioned in news, has been launched by
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has launched the M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for Tigers –Intensive Protection and Ecological Status), a mobile monitoring system for forest guards.
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Events and Celebration): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has launched the M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for Tigers –Intensive Protection and Ecological Status), a mobile monitoring system for forest guards.
Refer: INSTA-PT-2020-Exclusive-Environment (Events and Celebration): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
