INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
4 points‘Raja Parba festival’ is celebrated in which of the following state?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The festival is being celebrated in Odisha.
- Why and when is it celebrated?
- This is a three-day-long festival dedicated to Mother Earth (Bhuma Devi) and womanhood at large.
- The festivities begin a day before Mithuna Sankranti and conclude two days after that.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/raja-parba-festival-of-odisha/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The festival is being celebrated in Odisha.
- Why and when is it celebrated?
- This is a three-day-long festival dedicated to Mother Earth (Bhuma Devi) and womanhood at large.
- The festivities begin a day before Mithuna Sankranti and conclude two days after that.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/raja-parba-festival-of-odisha/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Amoebiasis:
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- It is a bacterial infection
- It spreads through drinking or eating uncooked food
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery?
- It is a parasitic infection of the colon with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
- According to WHO, Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans.
- This protozoan is anaerobic or micro-aerophilic in nature such that it cannot survive high concentrations of oxygen.
- However, during infection, it faces a high surge of oxygen inside the human body. The organism synthesizes large amounts of cysteine to counter oxidative stress.
- Spread of the disease:
- It spreads through drinking or eating uncooked food, such as fruit, that may have been washed in contaminated local water.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/amoebiasis-or-amoebic-dysentery/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery?
- It is a parasitic infection of the colon with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.
- According to WHO, Entamoeba histolytica is the third-leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasitic disease in humans.
- This protozoan is anaerobic or micro-aerophilic in nature such that it cannot survive high concentrations of oxygen.
- However, during infection, it faces a high surge of oxygen inside the human body. The organism synthesizes large amounts of cysteine to counter oxidative stress.
- Spread of the disease:
- It spreads through drinking or eating uncooked food, such as fruit, that may have been washed in contaminated local water.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/amoebiasis-or-amoebic-dysentery/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Places in news State/UT
- Namkha Chu Ladakh
- Kaurik Himachal Pradesh
- Barahoti Uttarakhand
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Recently, there has been an increased tension in the India-China relations, due to the Chinese transgressions into Indian territory, across the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Talks are on at various levels to diffuse the situation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/scrapping-of-article-370-and-lac-tensions/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Recently, there has been an increased tension in the India-China relations, due to the Chinese transgressions into Indian territory, across the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Talks are on at various levels to diffuse the situation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/scrapping-of-article-370-and-lac-tensions/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Indian Ocean Commission:
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- It is an intergovernmental organization
- India is a founding member of IOC
- Recently, France became the first country to deploy a Liaison Officer at IOC
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Indian Ocean Commission:
- Founded in 1982, the IOC is an intergovernmental organisation comprising five small-island states in the Western Indian Ocean: the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (a French department), and Seychelles.
- It was institutionalized in 1984 by the Victoria Agreement in Seychelles.
- Following a request from New Delhi, the IOC granted observer status to India on March 6 at the Commission’s 34th Council of Ministers.
- In 2012, the IOC was one of the four regional organisations to launch the MASE Programme — the European Union-funded programme to promote Maritime Security in Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean.
- The Commission has a Secretariat which is located in Mauritius.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/naval-liaisons-at-rmifc-and-emasoh/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Indian Ocean Commission:
- Founded in 1982, the IOC is an intergovernmental organisation comprising five small-island states in the Western Indian Ocean: the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (a French department), and Seychelles.
- It was institutionalized in 1984 by the Victoria Agreement in Seychelles.
- Following a request from New Delhi, the IOC granted observer status to India on March 6 at the Commission’s 34th Council of Ministers.
- In 2012, the IOC was one of the four regional organisations to launch the MASE Programme — the European Union-funded programme to promote Maritime Security in Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean.
- The Commission has a Secretariat which is located in Mauritius.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/naval-liaisons-at-rmifc-and-emasoh/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Sharavati River originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka.
- Famous Jog Falls are formed by Sharavati River.
- It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Karnataka state government is planning to establish a monkey park on the uninhabited islands in the Sharavathi backwaters region.
- Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India.
- It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, located about 24 km from Sagara, are formed by this river. The river itself and the region around it are rich in biodiversity and are home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Karnataka state government is planning to establish a monkey park on the uninhabited islands in the Sharavathi backwaters region.
- Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India.
- It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, located about 24 km from Sagara, are formed by this river. The river itself and the region around it are rich in biodiversity and are home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsRecently, which of the following authority has launched a Robotic ‘CAPTAIN ARJUN’ to intensify the screening and surveillance?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Railway Protection Force, Pune, under the Central Railways, has launched a Robotic ‘CAPTAIN ARJUN’ to intensify the screening and surveillance.
- The robot will screen passengers while they board trains and keep a watch on anti-social elements.
- It is equipped with a motion sensor, one PTZ camera and one Dome Camera. The Cameras use Artificial Intelligence algorithms to track suspicious and antisocial activity.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Railway Protection Force, Pune, under the Central Railways, has launched a Robotic ‘CAPTAIN ARJUN’ to intensify the screening and surveillance.
- The robot will screen passengers while they board trains and keep a watch on anti-social elements.
- It is equipped with a motion sensor, one PTZ camera and one Dome Camera. The Cameras use Artificial Intelligence algorithms to track suspicious and antisocial activity.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points“PK Mohanty panel constituted by RBI”, sometimes mentioned in the news, is setup to review:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Constituted by RBI.
- To review guidelines of ownership of private sector banks.
- Terms of reference:
- examine the existing regulation and guidelines on ownership of private sector banks.
- suggest appropriate norms to address the issue of concentration of control and ownership of banks.
- review the eligibility criteria of the individuals to apply for banking license.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Constituted by RBI.
- To review guidelines of ownership of private sector banks.
- Terms of reference:
- examine the existing regulation and guidelines on ownership of private sector banks.
- suggest appropriate norms to address the issue of concentration of control and ownership of banks.
- review the eligibility criteria of the individuals to apply for banking license.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Albinism’, sometimes mentioned in the news, it is a/an/the:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Observed every year on June 13 to highlight the rights of those born with albinism and increase awareness of the genetic condition.
- Theme this year: ‘Made To Shine’.
- Albinism — a rare disease, according to the National Institutes of Health — is characterised by a lack of melanin pigment in skin, hair and eyes. Those with albinism are vulnerable to sun exposure, something that increases chances of skin cancer and severe visual impairment.
- Albinism is also widespread among animals as well and is caused by the absence of melanin in their bodies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Observed every year on June 13 to highlight the rights of those born with albinism and increase awareness of the genetic condition.
- Theme this year: ‘Made To Shine’.
- Albinism — a rare disease, according to the National Institutes of Health — is characterised by a lack of melanin pigment in skin, hair and eyes. Those with albinism are vulnerable to sun exposure, something that increases chances of skin cancer and severe visual impairment.
- Albinism is also widespread among animals as well and is caused by the absence of melanin in their bodies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-june-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Coal imports to India.
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- Coal is among the top five commodities imported by India.
- India Imports only thermal coal and is self-sufficient with the domestic production of the coking coal.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India’s thermal coal imports rose 12.6% to nearly 200 million tonnes in 2019.
- Coal is among the top five commodities imported by India, the world’s largest consumer, importer and producer of the fuel.
- Imports of thermal coal — mainly used for power generation — jumped 12.6% to 197.84 million tonnes in 2019. However, imports of coking coal — used mainly in the manufacturing of steel — fell marginally.
- Indonesia accounted for nearly 60% of India’s thermal coal imports in the April-December period, government data showed, while South Africa accounted for 22% and Russia and Australia accounting for over 5% each.
- Coal imports grew largely due to lower production by Coal India Ltd., whose output fell for five consecutive months ended November due to the highest annual rainfall in 25 years and frequent outages including strikes by workers and locals.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- India’s thermal coal imports rose 12.6% to nearly 200 million tonnes in 2019.
- Coal is among the top five commodities imported by India, the world’s largest consumer, importer and producer of the fuel.
- Imports of thermal coal — mainly used for power generation — jumped 12.6% to 197.84 million tonnes in 2019. However, imports of coking coal — used mainly in the manufacturing of steel — fell marginally.
- Indonesia accounted for nearly 60% of India’s thermal coal imports in the April-December period, government data showed, while South Africa accounted for 22% and Russia and Australia accounting for over 5% each.
- Coal imports grew largely due to lower production by Coal India Ltd., whose output fell for five consecutive months ended November due to the highest annual rainfall in 25 years and frequent outages including strikes by workers and locals.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsRevised Kisan Credit Card Scheme provides adequate and timely credit to the farmer for which of the following needs
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- Post-harvest expenses
- Consumption requirements of farmer household
- Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities
- Produce Marketing loan
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The scheme aims at providing adequate and timely cred it for the comprehensive credit requirements of
- farmers under single window for their cultivation and other needs as indicated below:
- To meet the short term credit requirements for cultivation of crops
- Post harvest expenses
- Produce Marketing loan
- Consumption requirements of farmer household
- Working capital for maintenance of farm assets, activities allied to agriculture, like dairy animals, inland fishery and also working capital required for floriculture, horticulture etc.
- Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities like pump sets, sprayers, dairy animals, floriculture, horticulture etc
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The scheme aims at providing adequate and timely cred it for the comprehensive credit requirements of
- farmers under single window for their cultivation and other needs as indicated below:
- To meet the short term credit requirements for cultivation of crops
- Post harvest expenses
- Produce Marketing loan
- Consumption requirements of farmer household
- Working capital for maintenance of farm assets, activities allied to agriculture, like dairy animals, inland fishery and also working capital required for floriculture, horticulture etc.
- Investment credit requirement for agriculture and allied activities like pump sets, sprayers, dairy animals, floriculture, horticulture etc
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