INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsMahatma Jyotirao Phule was given the title of ‘Mahatma’ by:
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About Jyotirao Phule: Born in 1827 in Satara district of Maharashtra.
- Phule was given the title of Mahatma on May 11, 1888, by Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a Maharashtrian social activist.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/jyotirao-phule/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About Jyotirao Phule: Born in 1827 in Satara district of Maharashtra.
- Phule was given the title of Mahatma on May 11, 1888, by Vithalrao Krishnaji Vandekar, a Maharashtrian social activist.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/jyotirao-phule/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers’ Society) founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Jyotirao Phule is considered as the father of Marathi Journalism.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Social reforms and key contributions Jyotirao Phule:
- In 1873, Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, or the Society of Seekers of Truth, for the rights of depressed classes, to denounce the caste system and to spread rational thinking.
- His famous works:
- Tritiya Ratna (1855), Gulamgiri (1873), Shetkarayacha Aasud, or Cultivator’s Whipcord (1881), Satyashodhak Samajokt Mangalashtakasah Sarva Puja-vidhi (1887).
- Bal Shastri Jambekar is considered as the father of Marathi Journalism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/jyotirao-phule/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Social reforms and key contributions Jyotirao Phule:
- In 1873, Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, or the Society of Seekers of Truth, for the rights of depressed classes, to denounce the caste system and to spread rational thinking.
- His famous works:
- Tritiya Ratna (1855), Gulamgiri (1873), Shetkarayacha Aasud, or Cultivator’s Whipcord (1881), Satyashodhak Samajokt Mangalashtakasah Sarva Puja-vidhi (1887).
- Bal Shastri Jambekar is considered as the father of Marathi Journalism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/jyotirao-phule/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following correctly describes/describe the term ‘Plea bargaining’?
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- Plea bargaining was introduced in 2006 as part of a set of amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- In India, a plea bargaining process can be initiated only by the accused.
- It refers to a person charged with a criminal offence negotiating with the prosecution for a lesser punishment.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- What is Plea Bargaining?
- It refers to a person charged with a criminal offence negotiating with the prosecution for a lesser punishment than what is provided in law by pleading guilty to a less serious offence.
- It primarily involves pre-trial negotiations between the accused and the prosecutor. It may involve bargaining on the charge or in the quantum of sentence.
- When was it introduced in India?
- Plea bargaining was introduced in 2006 as part of a set of amendments to the CrPC as Chapter XXI-A, containing Sections 265A to 265L.
- In what circumstances is it allowed? How does it work?
- In India, a plea bargaining process can be initiated only by the accused;
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/what-is-plea-bargaining-and-how-does-it-work/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- What is Plea Bargaining?
- It refers to a person charged with a criminal offence negotiating with the prosecution for a lesser punishment than what is provided in law by pleading guilty to a less serious offence.
- It primarily involves pre-trial negotiations between the accused and the prosecutor. It may involve bargaining on the charge or in the quantum of sentence.
- When was it introduced in India?
- Plea bargaining was introduced in 2006 as part of a set of amendments to the CrPC as Chapter XXI-A, containing Sections 265A to 265L.
- In what circumstances is it allowed? How does it work?
- In India, a plea bargaining process can be initiated only by the accused;
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/what-is-plea-bargaining-and-how-does-it-work/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsNational Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is chaired by:
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About NFRA:
- National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) was constituted on 1st October, 2018 under section 132 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Why was it needed?
- In the wake of accounting scams, a need was felt to establish an independent regulator for enforcement of auditing standards and ensuring the quality of audits so as to enhance investor and public confidence in financial disclosures of companies.
- Composition:
- The Companies Act requires the NFRA to have a chairperson who will be appointed by the Central Government and a maximum of 15 members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/national-financial-reporting-authority-nfra/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About NFRA:
- National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) was constituted on 1st October, 2018 under section 132 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Why was it needed?
- In the wake of accounting scams, a need was felt to establish an independent regulator for enforcement of auditing standards and ensuring the quality of audits so as to enhance investor and public confidence in financial disclosures of companies.
- Composition:
- The Companies Act requires the NFRA to have a chairperson who will be appointed by the Central Government and a maximum of 15 members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/national-financial-reporting-authority-nfra/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Mega Food Parks scheme, consider the following statements:
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- The Scheme is being implemented by The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
- It aims at providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market.
- A maximum grant of Rs 500 crore is given for setting up a Mega Food Parks.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Mega Food Parks scheme:
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing Mega Food Park Scheme in the country since 2008.
- It aims at providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors and retailers.
- These food parks give a major boost to the food processing sector by adding value and reducing food wastage at each stage of the supply chain with particular focus on perishables.
- Funding: A maximum grant of Rs 50 crore is given for setting up a MFP, in minimum 50 acres of contiguous land with only 50% contribution to the total project cost.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/mega-food-park/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Mega Food Parks scheme:
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing Mega Food Park Scheme in the country since 2008.
- It aims at providing a mechanism to link agricultural production to the market by bringing together farmers, processors and retailers.
- These food parks give a major boost to the food processing sector by adding value and reducing food wastage at each stage of the supply chain with particular focus on perishables.
- Funding: A maximum grant of Rs 50 crore is given for setting up a MFP, in minimum 50 acres of contiguous land with only 50% contribution to the total project cost.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/mega-food-park/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points‘RAISE initiative’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is primarily related to:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme has been launched.
- It is a joint initiative of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE Program.
- Need for and significance of the programme:
- Poor air quality has been a concern in India for quite some time and has become more important in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- As people return to their offices and public spaces, maintaining good indoor air quality is essential for occupant comfort, well-being, productivity and the overall public health.
- RAISE initiative can potentially alleviate the issue of bad air quality in workspaces across the nation and pioneer ways to make them healthier and greener.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/raise-initiative/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme has been launched.
- It is a joint initiative of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE Program.
- Need for and significance of the programme:
- Poor air quality has been a concern in India for quite some time and has become more important in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- As people return to their offices and public spaces, maintaining good indoor air quality is essential for occupant comfort, well-being, productivity and the overall public health.
- RAISE initiative can potentially alleviate the issue of bad air quality in workspaces across the nation and pioneer ways to make them healthier and greener.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/raise-initiative/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points“Bathynomus raksasa” is also known as:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Bathynomus raksasa:
- It is a “supergiant” Bathynomus, and is being described as the “cockroach of the sea”.
- It is the first ‘supergiant’ isopod species discovered recently by the researchers in the eastern Indian Ocean (Bantan, off the southern coast of West Java in Indonesia).
- It has 14 legs but uses these only to crawl along the bed of oceans in search of food.
- It measures around 50 centimetres (1.6 feet) in length, which is big for isopods, which normally do not grow beyond 33 cm (just over a foot).
- Isopods that reach 50 cm are referred to as supergiants.
- The giant isopods are distantly related to crabs, lobsters, and shrimps (which belong to the order of decapods), and are found in the cold depths of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
- The only member of the isopod species that exceeds the raksasa in size is the Bathynomus giganteus, which is commonly found in the deep waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2020/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: About Bathynomus raksasa:
- It is a “supergiant” Bathynomus, and is being described as the “cockroach of the sea”.
- It is the first ‘supergiant’ isopod species discovered recently by the researchers in the eastern Indian Ocean (Bantan, off the southern coast of West Java in Indonesia).
- It has 14 legs but uses these only to crawl along the bed of oceans in search of food.
- It measures around 50 centimetres (1.6 feet) in length, which is big for isopods, which normally do not grow beyond 33 cm (just over a foot).
- Isopods that reach 50 cm are referred to as supergiants.
- The giant isopods are distantly related to crabs, lobsters, and shrimps (which belong to the order of decapods), and are found in the cold depths of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
- The only member of the isopod species that exceeds the raksasa in size is the Bathynomus giganteus, which is commonly found in the deep waters of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/21/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-july-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Supreme Court has declared Right to decent environment including pollution free water as part of Article 21.
- Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley.
- Development of inter-state rivers, water supplies, irrigation and canals come under the Union List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Right to decent environment including pollution free water and air and protection against hazardous industries is part of Article 21.
- While water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments and storage fall in the State List, issues like development of inter-state rivers come under the Union List.
Refer: http://www.legalserviceindia.com/article/l399-A-Mandate-To-Pollution-Free-Environment.html
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Right to decent environment including pollution free water and air and protection against hazardous industries is part of Article 21.
- While water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments and storage fall in the State List, issues like development of inter-state rivers come under the Union List.
Refer: http://www.legalserviceindia.com/article/l399-A-Mandate-To-Pollution-Free-Environment.html
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhy limestone dominated areas have little agricultural activities and are sparsely populated?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Limestone neutralizes the natural acidity of thesoil. So, (a) statement itself is wrong. In fact calcerous clays areused in vineyards to improve drainage for the crop.
- Limestone released CO2 when it reacts with water. But, that isnot the major problem since plants can uptake the extra CO2.So, (b) is wrong too.
- Solubility of limestone makes it ineffective to grow major crops. Moreover, the landforms made by limestone make an area difficult as a habitat for humans.
Refer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5032897/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Limestone neutralizes the natural acidity of thesoil. So, (a) statement itself is wrong. In fact calcerous clays areused in vineyards to improve drainage for the crop.
- Limestone released CO2 when it reacts with water. But, that isnot the major problem since plants can uptake the extra CO2.So, (b) is wrong too.
- Solubility of limestone makes it ineffective to grow major crops. Moreover, the landforms made by limestone make an area difficult as a habitat for humans.
Refer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5032897/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following crops require moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Option D: For Cotton, light rainfall is needed. For Jute high rainfall and temperature is needed.
- Option B: Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest. It thrives best in well drained loamy soil. Wheat is grown extensively in USA, Canada, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Australia and India. In India it is grown in winter.
- Maize requires moderate temperature, rainfall and lots of sunshine. It needs well-drained fertile soils.
- Maize is grown in North America, Brazil, China, Russia, Canada, India, and Mexico.
Refer: https://www.prsindia.org/policy/discussion-papers/state-agriculture-india
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Option D: For Cotton, light rainfall is needed. For Jute high rainfall and temperature is needed.
- Option B: Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest. It thrives best in well drained loamy soil. Wheat is grown extensively in USA, Canada, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Australia and India. In India it is grown in winter.
- Maize requires moderate temperature, rainfall and lots of sunshine. It needs well-drained fertile soils.
- Maize is grown in North America, Brazil, China, Russia, Canada, India, and Mexico.
Refer: https://www.prsindia.org/policy/discussion-papers/state-agriculture-india