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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, sometimes seen in news is related to
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Solution: c)
The One Hundred and Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019, extends the deadline for the cessation for the reservation of seats for members from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies by a period of 10 years.
The reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was set to expire on the 26th of January, 2020 as mandated by the Ninety Fifth Amendment but was extended for another 10 years.
The amendment does not, however, extend the period of reservation of the 2 Lok Sabha seats reserved for members of the Anglo-Indian Community and thus the practice of nominating two members of the Anglo-Indian community by the President of India under the recommendation of the Prime Minister of India was effectively abolished.
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Solution: c)
The One Hundred and Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019, extends the deadline for the cessation for the reservation of seats for members from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies by a period of 10 years.
The reservation of seats for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was set to expire on the 26th of January, 2020 as mandated by the Ninety Fifth Amendment but was extended for another 10 years.
The amendment does not, however, extend the period of reservation of the 2 Lok Sabha seats reserved for members of the Anglo-Indian Community and thus the practice of nominating two members of the Anglo-Indian community by the President of India under the recommendation of the Prime Minister of India was effectively abolished.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsDoumeira Islands, sometimes seen in news is located in
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Solution: b)
The Doumeira Islands are situated northeast of Djibouti and east of Eritrea near the Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea.
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Solution: b)
The Doumeira Islands are situated northeast of Djibouti and east of Eritrea near the Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea.
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3. Question
1 pointsThe Red Sea is a strip of water and an inlet of the Indian Ocean occupying the area separating the continent of Africa from Asia. The countries bordering the Red Sea are
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
- Ethiopia
- Egypt
- Djibouti
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The six countries that border the Red Sea are the following: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
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Solution: d)
The six countries that border the Red Sea are the following: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- It is an Earth-centered orbit with an altitude of 2,000 km or less.
- The International Space Station conducts operations in LEO.
- Major disadvantage of low Earth orbit is that it requires high amount of energy for satellite placement.
- Spy satellites cannot use LEO.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
Low earth orbit refers to an altitude up to 2,000 km or less. A satellite in the LEO can monitor activities on the ground and water surfaces.
A low Earth orbit requires the lowest amount of energy for satellite placement. It provides high bandwidth and low communication latency. Satellites and space stations in LEO are more accessible for crew and servicing.
Earth observation satellites and spy satellites use LEO as they are able to see the surface of the Earth clearly by being close to it.
The International Space Station is in a LEO about 330 km to 420 km above Earth’s surface.
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Solution: c)
Low earth orbit refers to an altitude up to 2,000 km or less. A satellite in the LEO can monitor activities on the ground and water surfaces.
A low Earth orbit requires the lowest amount of energy for satellite placement. It provides high bandwidth and low communication latency. Satellites and space stations in LEO are more accessible for crew and servicing.
Earth observation satellites and spy satellites use LEO as they are able to see the surface of the Earth clearly by being close to it.
The International Space Station is in a LEO about 330 km to 420 km above Earth’s surface.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following were the literary works by B. R. Ambedkar?
- Annihilation of Caste
- The Buddha and His Dhamma
- India of my Dreams
- Bahishkrut Bharat
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: a)
India Of My Dreams is written by Mahatma Gandhi.
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Solution: a)
India Of My Dreams is written by Mahatma Gandhi.
