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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Mineral Exploration Trust (MET).
- National Mineral Exploration Trust is set up for the purposes of regional and detailed exploration of minerals using the funds accrued to it.
- The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, (MMRDA) mandated the setting up of Mineral Exploration Trust.
- It is under the jurisdiction of Central Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
National Mineral Exploration Trust (MET) is a Trust set up as a non-profit body by the Central Government for the purposes of regional and detailed exploration of minerals using the funds accrued to it and in such manner as prescribed by the Central Government.
The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, (MMRDA) mandated the setting up of Mineral Exploration Trust.
The holder of a mining lease or a prospecting licence-cum-mining lease has to pay to the MET, two per cent of the royalty paid by it. Such contributions are made to the relevant state government along with royalty payments, and the state government, in turn, transfers the amount to MET.
MET is similar to the District Mineral Foundation set up under the same Act, but with different rate of contribution (2% instead of 10-30%), level of operation (boosting exploration effort instead of enhancing welfare of the mining affected) and comes under different jurisdictional authorities (central Government instead of state governments).
MET carries out regional (inter-state) and detailed exploration for minerals including those activities deemed necessary by the Governing Body of MET.
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Solution: d)
National Mineral Exploration Trust (MET) is a Trust set up as a non-profit body by the Central Government for the purposes of regional and detailed exploration of minerals using the funds accrued to it and in such manner as prescribed by the Central Government.
The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, (MMRDA) mandated the setting up of Mineral Exploration Trust.
The holder of a mining lease or a prospecting licence-cum-mining lease has to pay to the MET, two per cent of the royalty paid by it. Such contributions are made to the relevant state government along with royalty payments, and the state government, in turn, transfers the amount to MET.
MET is similar to the District Mineral Foundation set up under the same Act, but with different rate of contribution (2% instead of 10-30%), level of operation (boosting exploration effort instead of enhancing welfare of the mining affected) and comes under different jurisdictional authorities (central Government instead of state governments).
MET carries out regional (inter-state) and detailed exploration for minerals including those activities deemed necessary by the Governing Body of MET.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsPalla floodplain project, recently seen in news is built to recharge and store flood water in the floodplains of which river
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) acts as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) maintains an online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
- National Crime Records Bureau implements the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) project.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
First conceptualised in 2009, NATGRID seeks to become the one-stop destination for security and intelligence agencies to access database related to immigration entry and exit, banking and telephone details of a suspect on a “secured platform”.
The MoU, signed will give NATGRID access to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) database, a platform that links around 14,000 police stations. All State police are mandated to file First Information Reports (FIR) in the CCTNS.
The data pertaining to FIRs of a particular police station are a State subject.
NATGRID will act as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
CCTNS project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
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Solution: d)
The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised online database on FIRs and stolen vehicles.
First conceptualised in 2009, NATGRID seeks to become the one-stop destination for security and intelligence agencies to access database related to immigration entry and exit, banking and telephone details of a suspect on a “secured platform”.
The MoU, signed will give NATGRID access to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) database, a platform that links around 14,000 police stations. All State police are mandated to file First Information Reports (FIR) in the CCTNS.
The data pertaining to FIRs of a particular police station are a State subject.
NATGRID will act as a link between intelligence and investigation agencies.
CCTNS project is implemented by National Crime Records Bureau.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Zombie fires’ recently seen in news
- A zombie fire is a fire that continues to burn underground and then reignites on the surface after a period of time.
- It burrow deep in organic soils such as peat lands.
- There are evidences of zombie fires scattered across the Arctic region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Dormant “zombie fires” are scattered across the Arctic region. A zombie fire is a fire that continues to burn underground and then reignites on the surface after a period of time. Embers deep in organic soils such as peat lands can spark into flames weeks, months and even years later.
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Solution: d)
Dormant “zombie fires” are scattered across the Arctic region. A zombie fire is a fire that continues to burn underground and then reignites on the surface after a period of time. Embers deep in organic soils such as peat lands can spark into flames weeks, months and even years later.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Marine heatwaves.
- Marine heat waves occur only during summer and not during winter.
- They can occur in both Equatorial regions and higher latitudes.
- El Nino can also lead to marine heatwaves.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Heatwaves can also occur in the ocean and these are known as marine heatwaves, or MHWs. These marine heatwaves, when ocean temperatures are extremely warm for an extended period of time can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and industries. Marine heatwaves can occur in summer or winter – they are defined based on differences with expected temperatures for the location and time of year.
The most common drivers of marine heatwaves include ocean currents which can build up areas of warm water and air-sea heat flux, or warming through the ocean surface from the atmosphere.
El Nino can also lead to marine heatwaves.
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Solution: c)
Heatwaves can also occur in the ocean and these are known as marine heatwaves, or MHWs. These marine heatwaves, when ocean temperatures are extremely warm for an extended period of time can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems and industries. Marine heatwaves can occur in summer or winter – they are defined based on differences with expected temperatures for the location and time of year.
The most common drivers of marine heatwaves include ocean currents which can build up areas of warm water and air-sea heat flux, or warming through the ocean surface from the atmosphere.
El Nino can also lead to marine heatwaves.
