INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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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
1 pointsWhich of the following commission has recommended that an independent ‘Fiscal Council’ should be established through an amendment to the FRBM Act?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The 14th Finance Commission recommended that an independent Fiscal Council should be established through an amendment to the FRBM Act, by inserting a new Section mandating the establishment of an independent Fiscal Council to undertake ex ante assessment of budget proposals and to ensure their consistency with fiscal policy and Rules.
- The council is supposed to be appointed by, and report to, Parliament and should have its own budget.
- The functions of the council include ex ante evaluation of the fiscal implications of the budget proposals which includes evaluation of how real the forecasts are and their consistency with the fiscal rules and estimating the cost of various proposals made in the budget.
- The ex post evaluation and monitoring of the budget was left to the CAG.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/do-we-need-a-fiscal-council/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The 14th Finance Commission recommended that an independent Fiscal Council should be established through an amendment to the FRBM Act, by inserting a new Section mandating the establishment of an independent Fiscal Council to undertake ex ante assessment of budget proposals and to ensure their consistency with fiscal policy and Rules.
- The council is supposed to be appointed by, and report to, Parliament and should have its own budget.
- The functions of the council include ex ante evaluation of the fiscal implications of the budget proposals which includes evaluation of how real the forecasts are and their consistency with the fiscal rules and estimating the cost of various proposals made in the budget.
- The ex post evaluation and monitoring of the budget was left to the CAG.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/do-we-need-a-fiscal-council/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 points‘Escape clause’ in the FRBM act allows Centre to exceed the annual fiscal deficit target under which of the following grounds?
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- National security
- National calamity
- Collapse of agriculture
- Structural reforms
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- FM Sitharaman invoked the Escape Clause to relax the fiscal deficit target for FY 21.
- The clause allows the govt to relax the fiscal deficit target for up to 50 basis points or 0.5 percent.
- Under Section 4(2) of the Act, the Centre can exceed the annual fiscal deficit target citing certain grounds.
- The grounds include
- National security, war
- National calamity
- Collapse of agriculture
- Structural reforms
- Decline in real output growth of a quarter by at least three percentage points below the average of the previous four quarters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/do-we-need-a-fiscal-council/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- FM Sitharaman invoked the Escape Clause to relax the fiscal deficit target for FY 21.
- The clause allows the govt to relax the fiscal deficit target for up to 50 basis points or 0.5 percent.
- Under Section 4(2) of the Act, the Centre can exceed the annual fiscal deficit target citing certain grounds.
- The grounds include
- National security, war
- National calamity
- Collapse of agriculture
- Structural reforms
- Decline in real output growth of a quarter by at least three percentage points below the average of the previous four quarters.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/do-we-need-a-fiscal-council/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsAs per the “Code on Wages Act”, ‘Wages’ include:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the Code on Wages Act:
- The code will amalgamate the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
- The wage code universalises the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees, irrespective of the sector and wage ceiling.
- It ensures the “right to sustenance” for every worker and intends to increase the legislative protection of minimum wage from existing about 40% to 100% workforce.
- It also introduces the concept of statutory floor wage which will be computed based on minimum living conditions and extended qualitative living conditions across the country for all workers.
- While fixing the minimum rate of wages, the central government shall divide the concerned geographical area into three categories – metropolitan area, non-metropolitan area and the rural area.
- Wages include salary, allowance, or any other component expressed in monetary terms. This does not include bonus payable to employees or any travelling allowance, among others.
- The minimum wages decided by the central or state governments must be higher than the floor wage.
- Payment of wages: Wages will be paid in (i) coins, (ii) currency notes, (iii) by cheque, (iv) by crediting to the bank account, or (v) through electronic mode. The wage period will be fixed by the employer as either: (i) daily, (ii) weekly, (iii) fortnightly, or (iv) monthly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/labour-ministry-notifies-draft-on-minimum-wages/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the Code on Wages Act:
- The code will amalgamate the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
- The wage code universalises the provisions of minimum wages and timely payment of wages to all employees, irrespective of the sector and wage ceiling.
- It ensures the “right to sustenance” for every worker and intends to increase the legislative protection of minimum wage from existing about 40% to 100% workforce.
- It also introduces the concept of statutory floor wage which will be computed based on minimum living conditions and extended qualitative living conditions across the country for all workers.
- While fixing the minimum rate of wages, the central government shall divide the concerned geographical area into three categories – metropolitan area, non-metropolitan area and the rural area.
- Wages include salary, allowance, or any other component expressed in monetary terms. This does not include bonus payable to employees or any travelling allowance, among others.
- The minimum wages decided by the central or state governments must be higher than the floor wage.
- Payment of wages: Wages will be paid in (i) coins, (ii) currency notes, (iii) by cheque, (iv) by crediting to the bank account, or (v) through electronic mode. The wage period will be fixed by the employer as either: (i) daily, (ii) weekly, (iii) fortnightly, or (iv) monthly.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/labour-ministry-notifies-draft-on-minimum-wages/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Eighty-sixth Constitution Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children as a Fundamental Right.
- “No Detention Policy” has been removed by the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
- Stat2: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019: refer:
- It had a clause for “No Detention Policy” which has been removed under The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- As per the amendment, it would be left to the states to decide whether to continue the no-detention policy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/rajasthans-education-guidelines-irk-ncpcr/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.
- Stat2: Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019: refer:
- It had a clause for “No Detention Policy” which has been removed under The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- As per the amendment, it would be left to the states to decide whether to continue the no-detention policy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/rajasthans-education-guidelines-irk-ncpcr/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
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- It was set up under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
- It works under the control of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Which of the given above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Here the directive word is incorrect!!
About NCPCR:
- Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
- It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Composition:
- This commission has a chairperson and six members of which at least two should be women.
- All of them are appointed by Central Government for three years.
- The maximum age to serve in commission is 65 years for Chairman and 60 years for members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/rajasthans-education-guidelines-irk-ncpcr/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Here the directive word is incorrect!!
About NCPCR:
- Set up in March 2007 under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
- It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Composition:
- This commission has a chairperson and six members of which at least two should be women.
- All of them are appointed by Central Government for three years.
- The maximum age to serve in commission is 65 years for Chairman and 60 years for members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/rajasthans-education-guidelines-irk-ncpcr/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points- Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Minority/Ethnic group Concentrated in/belongs to
- Uighurs China
- Rohingya Myanmar
- Pashtuns Syria
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Uighurs – China
- Rohingya – Myanmar
- Pashtuns – Afghanistan
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/china-us-in-new-spat-over-uighur-crackdown/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Uighurs – China
- Rohingya – Myanmar
- Pashtuns – Afghanistan
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/china-us-in-new-spat-over-uighur-crackdown/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points“Hagia Sophia”, a UNESO world heritage site, sometimes mentioned in the news, is located in:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship after a top court ruled that the building’s conversion to a museum by modern Turkey’s founding statesman was illegal.
- About Hagia Sophia:
- It was first constructed as a cathedral in the Christian Byzantine Empire but was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
- It is a historic house of worship located in Istanbul.
- It is revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- In 1935, in the early days of the modern secular Turkish state under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it became a museum.
- It is a UNESO world heritage site
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship after a top court ruled that the building’s conversion to a museum by modern Turkey’s founding statesman was illegal.
- About Hagia Sophia:
- It was first constructed as a cathedral in the Christian Byzantine Empire but was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
- It is a historic house of worship located in Istanbul.
- It is revered by Christians and Muslims alike.
- In 1935, in the early days of the modern secular Turkish state under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it became a museum.
- It is a UNESO world heritage site
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘ASEEM portal’ has been launched recently by:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched ‘Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’ (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- The Artificial Intelligence-based ASEEM will provide employers a platform to assess the availability of skilled workforce and formulate their hiring plans.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched ‘Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’ (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- The Artificial Intelligence-based ASEEM will provide employers a platform to assess the availability of skilled workforce and formulate their hiring plans.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’ is an initiate of:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About ‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’
- It is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to inspire and support Indian cities to quickly implement cycling-friendly initiatives in response to COVID-19.
- The Challenge aims to help cities connect with their citizens as well as experts to develop a unified vision to promote cycling.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About ‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’
- It is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to inspire and support Indian cities to quickly implement cycling-friendly initiatives in response to COVID-19.
- The Challenge aims to help cities connect with their citizens as well as experts to develop a unified vision to promote cycling.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 points‘National Fish Farmers Day’ observed on 10th July every year in honour of:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: National Fish Farmers Day 2020
- Observed on 10th July every year in honour of scientists K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. H.L. Chaudhury.
- These two scientists had successfully demonstrated the technology of induced breeding (Hypophysation) in Indian Major Carps.
- In India, the major carps, Catla (Catla catla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigal(Cirrhinus mrigala) are the mainstay of freshwater aquaculture. The major carps are the most preferred farm fishes because of their fast growth and higher acceptability to consumers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: National Fish Farmers Day 2020
- Observed on 10th July every year in honour of scientists K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. H.L. Chaudhury.
- These two scientists had successfully demonstrated the technology of induced breeding (Hypophysation) in Indian Major Carps.
- In India, the major carps, Catla (Catla catla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigal(Cirrhinus mrigala) are the mainstay of freshwater aquaculture. The major carps are the most preferred farm fishes because of their fast growth and higher acceptability to consumers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/11/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-11-july-2020/
