INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
4 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):
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- Release of LPG connection under this Scheme shall be in the name of the women belonging to the BPL family.
- The scheme will cover BPL families under all forms of distributorship and for various sizes of cylinders (like 14.2 kg, 5 kg, etc.) depending on the field situation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Implementation modalities of the PMUY scheme:
- A woman of the BPL household, which does not have access to LPG connection may apply for a new LPG connection (in the prescribed format) to the LPG distributor.
- Release of LPG connection under this Scheme shall be in the name of the women belonging to the BPL family.
- While submitting the application form, the woman will submit details, like Address, Jandhan/ Bank Account and Aadhar number (if the Aadhar number is not available, steps would be taken in coordination with UIDAI for issue of Aadhar number to the woman of BPL household)
- Source: The scheme will cover BPL families under all forms of distributorship and for various sizes of cylinders (like 14.2 kg, 5 kg, etc.) depending on the field situation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/pradhan-mantri-ujjwala-yojana-pmuy-4/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Implementation modalities of the PMUY scheme:
- A woman of the BPL household, which does not have access to LPG connection may apply for a new LPG connection (in the prescribed format) to the LPG distributor.
- Release of LPG connection under this Scheme shall be in the name of the women belonging to the BPL family.
- While submitting the application form, the woman will submit details, like Address, Jandhan/ Bank Account and Aadhar number (if the Aadhar number is not available, steps would be taken in coordination with UIDAI for issue of Aadhar number to the woman of BPL household)
- Source: The scheme will cover BPL families under all forms of distributorship and for various sizes of cylinders (like 14.2 kg, 5 kg, etc.) depending on the field situation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/pradhan-mantri-ujjwala-yojana-pmuy-4/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC):
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- The Committee discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and also advises the IMF on the direction its work.
- The IMFC has 24 members, drawn from the pool of 187 governors.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC):
- Composition: The IMFC has 24 members, drawn from the pool of 187 governors. Its structure mirrors that of the Executive Board and its 24 constituencies. As such, the IMFC represents all the member countries of the Fund.
- Functions: The IMFC meets twice a year, during the Spring and Annual Meetings. The Committee discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and also advises the IMF on the direction its work.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/international-monetary-and-finance-committee-imfc/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC):
- Composition: The IMFC has 24 members, drawn from the pool of 187 governors. Its structure mirrors that of the Executive Board and its 24 constituencies. As such, the IMFC represents all the member countries of the Fund.
- Functions: The IMFC meets twice a year, during the Spring and Annual Meetings. The Committee discusses matters of common concern affecting the global economy and also advises the IMF on the direction its work.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/international-monetary-and-finance-committee-imfc/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Software Technology Parks of India, is an Autonomous Society set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 1991.
- Software Technology Parks of India centre complies with ISO 9001 certification.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Software Technology Parks of India, is an Autonomous Society set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Government of India in 1991, with the objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India.
- Software Technology Parks of India maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover Network Design, System Integration, Installation, Operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas.
- Process development is based on the Quality Management System. Software Technology Parks of India centre also adhere to ISO 9001 certification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/software-technology-parks-of-india-stpi/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Software Technology Parks of India, is an Autonomous Society set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Government of India in 1991, with the objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting the Software Exports from India.
- Software Technology Parks of India maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training and implementation services. Services cover Network Design, System Integration, Installation, Operations and maintenance of application networks and facilities in varied areas.
- Process development is based on the Quality Management System. Software Technology Parks of India centre also adhere to ISO 9001 certification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/software-technology-parks-of-india-stpi/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 points‘Chitra GeneLAMP-N’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Chitra GeneLAMP-N: It is a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID19 in 2 hours at low cost.
- It has been developed by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance, of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/chitra-genelamp-n/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Chitra GeneLAMP-N: It is a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID19 in 2 hours at low cost.
- It has been developed by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance, of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/chitra-genelamp-n/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are best describes the technique “Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP)”?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP):
- It is a technique for the amplification of RNA. It is used in the detection of viruses.
- In this method, a DNA copy of the viral RNA is generated by reverse transcriptase, and then isothermal amplification is carried out to increase the amount of total DNA.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/chitra-genelamp-n/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP):
- It is a technique for the amplification of RNA. It is used in the detection of viruses.
- In this method, a DNA copy of the viral RNA is generated by reverse transcriptase, and then isothermal amplification is carried out to increase the amount of total DNA.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/chitra-genelamp-n/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Under Article 246, the Indian Constitution allocates responsibilities of the States and the Centre into three lists i.e. Union List, State List, and Concurrent List
- Water is under Concurrent List
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Under Article 246, the Indian Constitution allocates responsibilities of the States and the Centre into three lists– Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- Stat2: Water is under Entry 17 of the State List, which reads: “Water, that is to say, water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments, water storage and water power subject to the provisions of entry 56 of List I.”
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Under Article 246, the Indian Constitution allocates responsibilities of the States and the Centre into three lists– Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- Stat2: Water is under Entry 17 of the State List, which reads: “Water, that is to say, water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments, water storage and water power subject to the provisions of entry 56 of List I.”
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsRecently, ‘Order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey (OBICUS) of manufacturing sector’ has been launched by
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Reserve Bank of India has launched latest round of quarterly order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey (OBICUS) of manufacturing sector. The survey provides valuable input for monetary policy formulation.
- The RBI has been conducting the OBICUS of the manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis since 2008.
- The information collected in the survey includes quantitative data on new orders received during the reference quarter, backlog of orders, pending orders, total inventories with a breakup between work-in-progress (WiP) and finished goods (FG) inventories and item-wise production.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2020/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Reserve Bank of India has launched latest round of quarterly order books, inventories and capacity utilisation survey (OBICUS) of manufacturing sector. The survey provides valuable input for monetary policy formulation.
- The RBI has been conducting the OBICUS of the manufacturing sector on a quarterly basis since 2008.
- The information collected in the survey includes quantitative data on new orders received during the reference quarter, backlog of orders, pending orders, total inventories with a breakup between work-in-progress (WiP) and finished goods (FG) inventories and item-wise production.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/04/17/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-17-april-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Namami Gange Programme:
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- It is implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga along with its State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs)
- This programme was established as a conservation mission with a budget of Rs. 20,000 crore
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Namami Gange Yojana is implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga along with its State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs). Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley announced the implementation of Namami Gange on 10 July 2014.
- Stat2: This programme was established as a conservation mission with a budget of 20,000 crore. Namami Gange aims at reducing the pollution of the river Ganga along with the conservation and rejuvenation of the river banks.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Namami Gange Yojana is implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga along with its State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs). Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley announced the implementation of Namami Gange on 10 July 2014.
- Stat2: This programme was established as a conservation mission with a budget of 20,000 crore. Namami Gange aims at reducing the pollution of the river Ganga along with the conservation and rejuvenation of the river banks.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): 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 points‘Sustainable Development Cell’, sometimes mentioned in the news, it has been established under the aegis of
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Coal has decided to establish a ‘Sustainable Development Cell’.
- Objective: To promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns during the decommissioning or closure of mines.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Coal has decided to establish a ‘Sustainable Development Cell’.
- Objective: To promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns during the decommissioning or closure of mines.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): 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 pointsWhich of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?
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- Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the `green accounting’
- Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
- Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The mission intends to increase forest/tree cover; improve/enhance eco-system services and to increase forest based livelihood income of about 3 million households. So, rest other statements (other than 3) are thus wrong.
- About Green India Mission:
- GIM is one of the eight missions launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
- GIM’s launch was supposed to coincide with the starting of the 12th five-year plan in 2012. But, owing to financial delays the mission was finally launched in 2015.
- The objective of the mission is to increase green cover to the extent of 5 million hectares (mha) and improve quality of existing green cover on another 5 mha, improve eco-system services like carbon sequestration, hydrological services and biodiversity and provisioning services like fuel, fodder, and timber and non-timber forest produces (NTFPs). It also has to increase forest-based livelihood income for about 3 million households.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): 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 mission intends to increase forest/tree cover; improve/enhance eco-system services and to increase forest based livelihood income of about 3 million households. So, rest other statements (other than 3) are thus wrong.
- About Green India Mission:
- GIM is one of the eight missions launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
- GIM’s launch was supposed to coincide with the starting of the 12th five-year plan in 2012. But, owing to financial delays the mission was finally launched in 2015.
- The objective of the mission is to increase green cover to the extent of 5 million hectares (mha) and improve quality of existing green cover on another 5 mha, improve eco-system services like carbon sequestration, hydrological services and biodiversity and provisioning services like fuel, fodder, and timber and non-timber forest produces (NTFPs). It also has to increase forest-based livelihood income for about 3 million households.
Refer: Insights PT 2019 Exclusive (Environment: Government Programmes / Initiatives): https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/14/insta-revision-modules-environment-module-for-upsc-cse-prelims-2020/
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