INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS ( 10 July 2020) REVISION THROUGH MCQS

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• You need to cross just one nation i.e China to reach Magnolia.
• Historical connection between India and Mongolia:
  • Historical interaction between India and Mongolia goes back centuries.
  • Buddhism was carried to Mongolia by Indian cultural and religious ambassadors during the early Christian era.
  • As a result, today, Buddhists form the single largest religious denomination in Mongolia.
  • India established formal diplomatic relations with Mongolia in 1955.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/mongolian-kanjur-manuscripts/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Stat1: The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country.
• The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
• Stat2: Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, some flaws can be noted, viz.,
  • The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission.
  • The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
  • The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.
• Stat3: At the state level, the Election Commission is assisted by the chief electoral officer who is appointed by the chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/criminalization-of-politics-4/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Currently, under the Representation of Peoples (RP) Act, lawmakers cannot contest elections only after their conviction in a criminal case.
• Section 8 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 disqualifies a person convicted with a sentence of two years or more from contesting elections. But those under trial continued to be eligible to contest elections.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/criminalization-of-politics-4/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Measles is one of the most contagious diseases for humans.
• It is caused by a paramyxovirus virus, manifesting as a febrile rash illness.
• The incubation period for measles usually is 10–14 days (range 7–23 days) from exposure to symptom onset. Initial symptoms (prodrome) generally consist of fever, malaise, cough, conjunctivitis, and coryza.
• Measles can infect anyone of any age, but most of the burden of disease globally is still among children < 5 years of age.
• The measles vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine; two doses are recommended by WHO to provide protection from disease.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/who-declares-sri-lanka-maldives-measles-free/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Stat1 & 2: WHO came into existence on 7 April, 1948 – a date which is now celebrated every year as World Health Day.
• It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
• How WHO is governed?
  • The World Health Assembly (delegations from all members countries) determines the policies of the organisation.
  • The executive board is composed of members technically qualified in health, and gives effect to the decisions and policies of the health assembly.
  • Its core function is to direct and coordinate international health work through collaboration.
• Stat3: The WHO is financed by contributions from member states and outside donors. As of 2020, the biggest contributor is the United States, which gives over $400 million annually.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/u-s-withdrawal-from-who/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!

• Stat1: The idea of Quad was first mooted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2007. However, the idea couldn’t move ahead with Australia pulling out of it.
• Stat2: The quadrilateral formation includes Japan, India, United States and Australia.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/australia-and-the-malabar-exercise/

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

• Rewa solar project – Madhya Pradesh
• Canal Solar Power Project – Gujarat
• Pavagada solar project – Karnataka
• Sakri solar plant – Maharashtra

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/rewa-solar-project/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Bhashan Char island:
  • It is also known as Char Piya.
  • It is an island in Bangladesh.
  • It is located in the Bay of Bengal.
  • The island was formed with Himalayan silt in 2006.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-july-2020/

Ans: (b)

Explanation: Samadhan se Vikas:

• It is a one-time settlement scheme introduced by Haryana government for the recovery of long-pending dues on account of External Development Charges (EDC) and Infrastructural Development Charges (IDC).
• The scheme is modeled on the central scheme of ‘Vivad se Vishwas-2020’.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-july-2020/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• The government has notified rules for fixation of microdots identifiers on motor vehicles and their parts. Road Transport and Highways Ministry said, microdots will enhance the security of vehicles.
• The invisible microdots will now come affixed on vehicles and their parts to prevent theft as well as to check fake spare parts.
• Microdot technology involves spraying the body and parts of the vehicle or any other machine with microscopic dots, which give a unique identification.It can be read physically with a microscope and identified with an ultraviolet light source.

Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/07/30/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-30-july-2019/