INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
4 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The President’s election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot.
- Open ballot voting applies in election to Vice- President.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The President’s election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. This system ensures that the successful candidate is returned by the absolute majority of votes.
- Stat2: Vice-President’s election, like that of the President’s election, is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot.
- Election to Rajya Sabha: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-hindu-explains-how-are-elections-to-the-rajya-sabha-held/article31879432.ece
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/secrecy-of-ballot/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The President’s election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot. This system ensures that the successful candidate is returned by the absolute majority of votes.
- Stat2: Vice-President’s election, like that of the President’s election, is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot.
- Election to Rajya Sabha: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-hindu-explains-how-are-elections-to-the-rajya-sabha-held/article31879432.ece
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/secrecy-of-ballot/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsArrange the following locations in the direction of West to East:
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- Kalapani
- Limpiyadhura
- Lipulekh
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The move to amend the citizenship act comes days after the Nepal government completed the process of redrawing the country’s political map through a Constitutional amendment, incorporating three strategically important Indian areas, a move that could severely jolt relations with New Delhi.
- These include- Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/madhesis-oppose-new-nepal-rule/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The move to amend the citizenship act comes days after the Nepal government completed the process of redrawing the country’s political map through a Constitutional amendment, incorporating three strategically important Indian areas, a move that could severely jolt relations with New Delhi.
- These include- Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/madhesis-oppose-new-nepal-rule/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:
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- EAG is an associate member of the FATF.
- FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the OECD.
- FATF is a “policy-making body”.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The EAG is a regional body comprising nine countries: India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus. It was established in 2004, it is an associate member of the FATF.
- Stat2 and 3: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- It is a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in various areas.
- The FATF Secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The EAG is a regional body comprising nine countries: India, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus. It was established in 2004, it is an associate member of the FATF.
- Stat2 and 3: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 on the initiative of the G7.
- It is a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in various areas.
- The FATF Secretariat is housed at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsAt the Government of India level, the “Aspirational Districts Programme” is anchored by:
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Transformation of Aspirational Districts:
- Launched in January 2018, the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative aims to remove this heterogeneity through a mass movement to quickly and effectively transform these districts.
- The 115 districts were identified from 28 states, at least one from each state, in a transparent manner by a committee of Senior Officers to the Government of India, in consultation with State Officials using a composite index of key data sets that included deprivation enumerated under the Socio-Economic Caste Census, key health and education sector performance and state of basic infrastructure.
- Institutional framework: This programme is a policy priority of Government of India. NITI Aayog anchors the programme with support from Central Ministries and the State Governments. While NITI Aayog is steering the initiative in 30 districts, various central ministries oversee 50 districts besides the Ministry of Home Affairs, which focuses on 35 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts. Officers at the level of Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary have been nominated to become the ‘Central Prabhari Officers’ of each district. States have appointed state-nodal and Prabhari officers. An Empowered Committee under the Convenorship of the CEO, NITI Aayog will help in the convergence of various government schemes and streamlining of efforts.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/garib-kalyan-rojgar-abhiyaan-launched/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Transformation of Aspirational Districts:
- Launched in January 2018, the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative aims to remove this heterogeneity through a mass movement to quickly and effectively transform these districts.
- The 115 districts were identified from 28 states, at least one from each state, in a transparent manner by a committee of Senior Officers to the Government of India, in consultation with State Officials using a composite index of key data sets that included deprivation enumerated under the Socio-Economic Caste Census, key health and education sector performance and state of basic infrastructure.
- Institutional framework: This programme is a policy priority of Government of India. NITI Aayog anchors the programme with support from Central Ministries and the State Governments. While NITI Aayog is steering the initiative in 30 districts, various central ministries oversee 50 districts besides the Ministry of Home Affairs, which focuses on 35 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts. Officers at the level of Joint Secretary / Additional Secretary have been nominated to become the ‘Central Prabhari Officers’ of each district. States have appointed state-nodal and Prabhari officers. An Empowered Committee under the Convenorship of the CEO, NITI Aayog will help in the convergence of various government schemes and streamlining of efforts.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/garib-kalyan-rojgar-abhiyaan-launched/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practicing intercropping?
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- Lower pest densities
- Reduction in soil surface evaporation
- Reduction in soil erosion
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Advantages of intercropping:
- More efficient use of light, water and other nutrient resources compared to single crops.
- It allows for effective management of cover crops because crop mixtures have lower pest densities.
- Potential increased crop yields per unit area.
- Improved soil fertility by leguminous intercrops e.g. nitrogen fixing.
- Reduced soil erosion.
- Lowered soil surface evaporation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/intercropping/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Advantages of intercropping:
- More efficient use of light, water and other nutrient resources compared to single crops.
- It allows for effective management of cover crops because crop mixtures have lower pest densities.
- Potential increased crop yields per unit area.
- Improved soil fertility by leguminous intercrops e.g. nitrogen fixing.
- Reduced soil erosion.
- Lowered soil surface evaporation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/intercropping/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Golden Langurs:
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- It is one of the most endangered primate species of India.
- It is endemic to Western Ghats.
- It is an herbivorous species.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: IUCN status: Endangered
- Stat2: It is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam, India and in the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
- Stat3: For the most part, the langur is confined to high trees where its long tail serves as a balancer when it leaps across branches. During the rainy season it obtains water from dew and rain drenched leaves. Its diet is herbivorous, consisting of ripe and unripe fruits, mature and young leaves, seeds, buds and flowers.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-june-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: IUCN status: Endangered
- Stat2: It is an Old World monkey found in a small region of western Assam, India and in the neighboring foothills of the Black Mountains of Bhutan.
- Stat3: For the most part, the langur is confined to high trees where its long tail serves as a balancer when it leaps across branches. During the rainy season it obtains water from dew and rain drenched leaves. Its diet is herbivorous, consisting of ripe and unripe fruits, mature and young leaves, seeds, buds and flowers.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-june-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points‘Swabhiman Anchal’, sometimes mentioned in the news recently is primarily related to:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Swabhiman Anchal, formerly known as Cut-off area, in Malkangiri district of Odisha has been a Maoist stronghold.
- The area was covered by water from three sides and inhospitable terrain by another. It had long been a stronghold of naxalites.
- The Maoists from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh used to slip into Swabhiman Anchal to take refuge.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-june-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Swabhiman Anchal, formerly known as Cut-off area, in Malkangiri district of Odisha has been a Maoist stronghold.
- The area was covered by water from three sides and inhospitable terrain by another. It had long been a stronghold of naxalites.
- The Maoists from Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh used to slip into Swabhiman Anchal to take refuge.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-june-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsUnion Budget is prepared by
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Budget is made through a consultative process involving ministry of finance, NITI Aayog and spending ministries. Finance ministry issues guidelines to spending based on which ministries present their demands. The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the finance ministry is the nodal body responsible for producing the Budget.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Budget is made through a consultative process involving ministry of finance, NITI Aayog and spending ministries. Finance ministry issues guidelines to spending based on which ministries present their demands. The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the finance ministry is the nodal body responsible for producing the Budget.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe Constitution of India contains the following provisions with regard to the enactment of budget:
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- No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
- Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but cannot increase it.
- The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be discussed or submitted to the vote of Parliament.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India contains the following provisions with regard to the enactment of budget:
- The President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year.
- No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
- No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation made by law.
- No money bill imposing tax shall be introduced in the Parliament except on the recommendation of the President, and such a bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
- No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.
- Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but cannot increase it.
- The Constitution has also defined the relative roles or position of both the Houses of Parliament with regard to the enactment of the budget.
- The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament. However, it can be discussed by the Parliament.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Constitution of India contains the following provisions with regard to the enactment of budget:
- The President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year.
- No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
- No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under appropriation made by law.
- No money bill imposing tax shall be introduced in the Parliament except on the recommendation of the President, and such a bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
- No tax shall be levied or collected except by authority of law.
- Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but cannot increase it.
- The Constitution has also defined the relative roles or position of both the Houses of Parliament with regard to the enactment of the budget.
- The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India shall not be submitted to the vote of Parliament. However, it can be discussed by the Parliament.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe largest source of receipt to the government is
