INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
4 pointsThe term ‘Moon shot’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) launched
- It is first of its kind National initiative for supporting drug discovery process.
- It will see participation from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields like Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences and Biotechnology.
- Details:
- The Hackathon consists of challenges that are posted as problem statements and, are based on specific drug discovery topics which, are open to the participants to solve.
- It will have three Tracks.
- Track 1 will primarily deal with drug design for anti-COVID-19 hit/lead generation.
- Track 2 will deal with designing/optimizing new tools and algorithms which will have an immense impact on expediting the process of in silico drug discovery.
- Track 3 is called “Moon shot” which allows for working on problems which are ‘out of the box’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/drug-discovery-hackathon-2020-ddh2020-launched/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) launched
- It is first of its kind National initiative for supporting drug discovery process.
- It will see participation from professionals, faculty, researchers and students from varied fields like Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Basic Sciences and Biotechnology.
- Details:
- The Hackathon consists of challenges that are posted as problem statements and, are based on specific drug discovery topics which, are open to the participants to solve.
- It will have three Tracks.
- Track 1 will primarily deal with drug design for anti-COVID-19 hit/lead generation.
- Track 2 will deal with designing/optimizing new tools and algorithms which will have an immense impact on expediting the process of in silico drug discovery.
- Track 3 is called “Moon shot” which allows for working on problems which are ‘out of the box’
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/drug-discovery-hackathon-2020-ddh2020-launched/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea:
- It is an international treaty which was adopted and signed in 1982.
- It is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces.
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is an official UNCLOS observer.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty which was adopted and signed in 1982.
- It replaced the four Geneva Conventions of April, 1958, which respectively concerned the territorial sea and the contiguous zone, the continental shelf, the high seas, fishing and conservation of living resources on the high seas.
- UNCLOS is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones.
- The Convention has created three new institutions on the international scene :
- the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea,
- the International Seabed Authority,
- the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
- Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/italian-marines-case/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty which was adopted and signed in 1982.
- It replaced the four Geneva Conventions of April, 1958, which respectively concerned the territorial sea and the contiguous zone, the continental shelf, the high seas, fishing and conservation of living resources on the high seas.
- UNCLOS is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones.
- The Convention has created three new institutions on the international scene :
- the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea,
- the International Seabed Authority,
- the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
- Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is not a United Nations agency, but the PCA is an official United Nations Observer.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/italian-marines-case/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points‘Bibrek Debroy Committee’ is related to:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Bibek Debroy Committee, which was set up to suggest ways to mobilise resources for the Indian Railways and restructure the Railway Board, had favoured privatisation of rolling stock: wagons and coaches.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/privatisation-of-railways/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Bibek Debroy Committee, which was set up to suggest ways to mobilise resources for the Indian Railways and restructure the Railway Board, had favoured privatisation of rolling stock: wagons and coaches.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/privatisation-of-railways/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsIt is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry?
- Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
- Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
- Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Algaculture (farming algae) can be initiated on land unsuitable for agriculture or saline water or wastewater.
- Stat2: Producing algae for bio-fuels (excluding simple seaweed production) requires significant capital investments, which may be a significant barrier in developing countries that have a weak investment climate.
- Producing biofuels from algae is still in a pre-commercial state of technology development.
- Most production plants are therefore prototypes, and the development and engineering of such plants requires a high level of expertise.
- Stat3: Using the land allotted to food crops to algal biofuel reduces the amount of food available for humans, resulting in an increased cost for both the food and the fuel produced. This is an ecological as well as economic concern.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/biofuels-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Algaculture (farming algae) can be initiated on land unsuitable for agriculture or saline water or wastewater.
- Stat2: Producing algae for bio-fuels (excluding simple seaweed production) requires significant capital investments, which may be a significant barrier in developing countries that have a weak investment climate.
- Producing biofuels from algae is still in a pre-commercial state of technology development.
- Most production plants are therefore prototypes, and the development and engineering of such plants requires a high level of expertise.
- Stat3: Using the land allotted to food crops to algal biofuel reduces the amount of food available for humans, resulting in an increased cost for both the food and the fuel produced. This is an ecological as well as economic concern.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/biofuels-2/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘National Policy on Biofuels-2018’, consider the following statements:
- The Policy categorizes biofuels as ‘Basic Biofuels’ and ‘Advanced Biofuels’.
- The policy has the objective of reaching 10% ethanol-blending and 5% biodiesel-blending by the year 2030.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Policy categorizes biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” viz. First Generation (1G) bioethanol & biodiesel and “Advanced Biofuels” – Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. to enable extension of appropriate financial and fiscal incentives under each category.
- Stat2: The policy has the objective of reaching 20% ethanol-blending and 5% biodiesel-blending by the year 2030.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/biofuels-2/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Policy categorizes biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” viz. First Generation (1G) bioethanol & biodiesel and “Advanced Biofuels” – Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. to enable extension of appropriate financial and fiscal incentives under each category.
- Stat2: The policy has the objective of reaching 20% ethanol-blending and 5% biodiesel-blending by the year 2030.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/biofuels-2/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points- Consider the following pairs:
Regions sometimes mentioned in news: Country
- Okavango Delta South Africa
- Idlib Syria
- Crimea Hungary
- Delaram Afghanistan
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Okavango Delta: Botswana
- Idlib: Syria
- Crimea: officially part of Ukraine
- Delaram: Afghanistan
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Okavango Delta: Botswana
- Idlib: Syria
- Crimea: officially part of Ukraine
- Delaram: Afghanistan
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is a statutory body chaired by the Environment Minister.
- Every zoo in the country must obtain recognition from CZA for its operation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: About Central Zoo Authority (CZA):
- CZA is a statutory body chaired by the Environment Minister.
- It is tasked with regulating zoos across the country.
- Every zoo in the country must obtain recognition from CZA for its operation.
- The authority lays down guidelines and prescribes rules under which animals may be transferred among zoos nationally and internationally.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: About Central Zoo Authority (CZA):
- CZA is a statutory body chaired by the Environment Minister.
- It is tasked with regulating zoos across the country.
- Every zoo in the country must obtain recognition from CZA for its operation.
- The authority lays down guidelines and prescribes rules under which animals may be transferred among zoos nationally and internationally.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe terms ‘Pancavargika, Esala Poya and Asanha Bucha’ sometimes mentioned news recently are related to:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Culture in partnership with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)will celebrate the Asadha Poornima on 4th July, 2020 as Dharma Chakra Day.
- Significance of the day:
- It marks Buddha’s first teaching after attaining Enlightenment to the first five ascetic disciples (pañcavargika) on the full-moon day of Asadha at ‘Deer Park’, Rishipatana in modern-day Sarnath, near Varanasi.
- This teaching of Dhamma Cakka Pavattana Sutta (Pali) or Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra (Sanskrit) is also known as the First Turning of Wheels of Dharma and comprised the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
- The day is also known as Esala Poya in Sri Lanka and Asanha Bucha in Thailand.
- It is the second most sacred day for Buddhists after the Buddha Poornima or Vesak.
- The day is also observed as Guru Poornima by both Buddhists and Hindus as a day to mark reverence to their Gurus.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Culture in partnership with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)will celebrate the Asadha Poornima on 4th July, 2020 as Dharma Chakra Day.
- Significance of the day:
- It marks Buddha’s first teaching after attaining Enlightenment to the first five ascetic disciples (pañcavargika) on the full-moon day of Asadha at ‘Deer Park’, Rishipatana in modern-day Sarnath, near Varanasi.
- This teaching of Dhamma Cakka Pavattana Sutta (Pali) or Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutra (Sanskrit) is also known as the First Turning of Wheels of Dharma and comprised the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.
- The day is also known as Esala Poya in Sri Lanka and Asanha Bucha in Thailand.
- It is the second most sacred day for Buddhists after the Buddha Poornima or Vesak.
- The day is also observed as Guru Poornima by both Buddhists and Hindus as a day to mark reverence to their Gurus.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following indicator is not considered for evaluating the performance of cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2021?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: about Prerak Dauur Samman:
- It is a new category of awards announced as part of Swachh Survekshan 2021.
- It has a total of five additional subcategories – Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze), Aarohi (Aspiring) – with top three cities being recognized in each.
- In a departure from the present criteria of evaluating cities on ‘population category’, this new category will categorize cities on the basis of six select indicator-wise performance criteria which are as follows:
- Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories
- Processing capacity against wet waste generated
- Processing and recycling of wet and dry waste
- Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste processing
- Percentage of waste going to landfills
- Sanitation status of cities
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: about Prerak Dauur Samman:
- It is a new category of awards announced as part of Swachh Survekshan 2021.
- It has a total of five additional subcategories – Divya (Platinum), Anupam (Gold), Ujjwal (Silver), Udit (Bronze), Aarohi (Aspiring) – with top three cities being recognized in each.
- In a departure from the present criteria of evaluating cities on ‘population category’, this new category will categorize cities on the basis of six select indicator-wise performance criteria which are as follows:
- Segregation of waste into Wet, Dry and Hazard categories
- Processing capacity against wet waste generated
- Processing and recycling of wet and dry waste
- Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste processing
- Percentage of waste going to landfills
- Sanitation status of cities
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Zanskar River is a north-flowing tributary of the Indus.
- Nimu is surrounded by the Zanskar range.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Zanskar River is a north-flowing tributary of the Indus. This river then takes a north-eastern course through the dramatic Zanskar Gorge until it joins the Indus near “Nimmu” in Ladakh.
- Stat2: Nimu is a village located in the south-eastern part of Ladakh region. It is surrounded by the Zanskar range. It is famous for offering view of the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Zanskar River is a north-flowing tributary of the Indus. This river then takes a north-eastern course through the dramatic Zanskar Gorge until it joins the Indus near “Nimmu” in Ladakh.
- Stat2: Nimu is a village located in the south-eastern part of Ladakh region. It is surrounded by the Zanskar range. It is famous for offering view of the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-july-2020/