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.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Dibru Saikhowa National Park:
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- It is located in Assam
- It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India
- The park mainly consist of semi-evergreen forests
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park in Assam, India
- It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997
- The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru river in the south.
- It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands.
- It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India, with a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park in Assam, India
- It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997
- The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru river in the south.
- It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands.
- It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India, with a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsLonar lake is located in
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Lonar Lake is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
- Lonar Lake was created by an asteroid collision with earth impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Lonar Lake is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.
- Lonar Lake was created by an asteroid collision with earth impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe well-known painting “Madhubani” belongs to:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila Art (as it flourishes in the Mithila region of Bihar), is characterized by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns.
- This style of painting has been traditionally done by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand. These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours. These paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila Art (as it flourishes in the Mithila region of Bihar), is characterized by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns.
- This style of painting has been traditionally done by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand. These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours. These paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- BaniThani is an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihâl Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh.
- It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful.
- The painting’s subject, BaniThani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh in the time of kingSawant Singh (1748–1764).
- She has been compared to the Mona Lisa.
- Inspired by Radha, BaniThani is characterized by idealized distinct features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes and pointed chin. This painting was featured in an Indian stamp issued in 1973.
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q97-SetD
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- BaniThani is an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihâl Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh.
- It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful.
- The painting’s subject, BaniThani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh in the time of kingSawant Singh (1748–1764).
- She has been compared to the Mona Lisa.
- Inspired by Radha, BaniThani is characterized by idealized distinct features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes and pointed chin. This painting was featured in an Indian stamp issued in 1973.
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q97-SetD
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsDehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Assam government has decided to upgrade the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park.
- About Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Also known as the Jeypore Rainforest is a part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve .
- Located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, the 111.19 sq km Dehing Patkai was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2004.
- It is home to 47 mammal, 47 reptile, and 310 butterfly species.
- It forms the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in the country.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Assam government has decided to upgrade the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park.
- About Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Also known as the Jeypore Rainforest is a part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve .
- Located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, the 111.19 sq km Dehing Patkai was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2004.
- It is home to 47 mammal, 47 reptile, and 310 butterfly species.
- It forms the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in the country.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Nuclear power plants State
- Kudankulam Tamil Nadu
- Tarapur Rajasthan
- Kaiga Andhra Pradesh
- Kakrapar Gujarat
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kudankulam Nuclear power plant: Tamil Nadu
- Tarapur Nuclear Reactor, Maharashtra
- Kaiga Atomic Power Plant, Karnataka
- Kakarapar Atomic Power Plant, Gujarat
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Kudankulam Nuclear power plant: Tamil Nadu
- Tarapur Nuclear Reactor, Maharashtra
- Kaiga Atomic Power Plant, Karnataka
- Kakarapar Atomic Power Plant, Gujarat
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
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- The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
- When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Article 176(1) of the Constitution of India enjoins that the Governor shall Address both the Houses assembled together at the commencement of the first Session after each general election to the Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year and inform the Legislature of the causes of its Summons.
- Stat2: As per Article 208 of the Constitution: Rules of procedure
- “(1) A House of the Legislature of a State may make rules for regulating subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure and the conduct of its business
- (2) Until rules are made under clause ( 1 ), the rules of procedure and standing orders in force immediately before the commencement of this Constitution with respect to the Legislature for the corresponding Province shall have effect in relation to the Legislature of the State subject to such modifications and adaptations as may be made therein by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be”
- This implies that state legislature does not follow Lok Sabha rules, no such provision exists.
- See https://indiankanoon.org/doc/695063/
Refer: UPSC CSP 2019: Q33-SetD
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Article 176(1) of the Constitution of India enjoins that the Governor shall Address both the Houses assembled together at the commencement of the first Session after each general election to the Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year and inform the Legislature of the causes of its Summons.
- Stat2: As per Article 208 of the Constitution: Rules of procedure
- “(1) A House of the Legislature of a State may make rules for regulating subject to the provisions of this Constitution, its procedure and the conduct of its business
- (2) Until rules are made under clause ( 1 ), the rules of procedure and standing orders in force immediately before the commencement of this Constitution with respect to the Legislature for the corresponding Province shall have effect in relation to the Legislature of the State subject to such modifications and adaptations as may be made therein by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, or the Chairman of the Legislative Council, as the case may be”
- This implies that state legislature does not follow Lok Sabha rules, no such provision exists.
- See https://indiankanoon.org/doc/695063/
Refer: UPSC CSP 2019: Q33-SetD
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:
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- IRNSS has three Satellites in geostationary and four satellites the geosynchronous orbits.
- IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The space segment consists of the IRNSS constellation of eight satellites, NavIC.
- Three satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in the geostationary orbit and the remaining four are located in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different planes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Stat2: It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q01-SetD
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: The space segment consists of the IRNSS constellation of eight satellites, NavIC.
- Three satellites are located in suitable orbital slots in the geostationary orbit and the remaining four are located in geosynchronous orbits with the required inclination and equatorial crossings in two different planes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Stat2: It is designed to provide accurate position information service to users in India as well as the region extending up to 1500 km from its boundary, which is its primary service area. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q01-SetD
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following phenomena :
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- Light is affected by gravity.
- The Universe is constantly expanding.
- Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
Which of the above is/are the prediction/predictions of Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, often discussed in media?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Einstein’s theory of relativity has important astrophysical implications. For example, it implies the existence of black holes—regions of space in which space and time are distorted in such a way that nothing, not even light, can escape—as an end-state for massive stars.
- There is ample evidence that the intense radiation emitted by certain kinds of astronomical objects is due to black holes; for example, micro quasars and active galactic nuclei result from the presence of stellar black holes and super massive black holes, respectively.
- The bending of light by gravity can lead to the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, in which multiple images of the same distant astronomical object are visible in the sky. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Stat2: General relativity also predicts the existence of gravitational waves, which have since been observed directly by the physics collaboration LIGO. In addition, general relativity is the basis of current cosmological models of a consistently expanding universe. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Stat3: General relativity is Einstein’s law of gravity, his Justification of that fundamental force which holds us to the surface of the Earth. Gravity, Einstein asserted, is caused by warping of space and time or space-time. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity
- http://www.einstein-online.info/spotlights/light_deflection.html
- https://www.its.caltech.edu/~kip/index.html/PubScans/VI-47.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q02-SetD
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Einstein’s theory of relativity has important astrophysical implications. For example, it implies the existence of black holes—regions of space in which space and time are distorted in such a way that nothing, not even light, can escape—as an end-state for massive stars.
- There is ample evidence that the intense radiation emitted by certain kinds of astronomical objects is due to black holes; for example, micro quasars and active galactic nuclei result from the presence of stellar black holes and super massive black holes, respectively.
- The bending of light by gravity can lead to the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, in which multiple images of the same distant astronomical object are visible in the sky. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Stat2: General relativity also predicts the existence of gravitational waves, which have since been observed directly by the physics collaboration LIGO. In addition, general relativity is the basis of current cosmological models of a consistently expanding universe. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Stat3: General relativity is Einstein’s law of gravity, his Justification of that fundamental force which holds us to the surface of the Earth. Gravity, Einstein asserted, is caused by warping of space and time or space-time. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity
- http://www.einstein-online.info/spotlights/light_deflection.html
- https://www.its.caltech.edu/~kip/index.html/PubScans/VI-47.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q02-SetD
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The East India Company was originally formed in Britain for pursuing trade with the East Indies in Southeast Asia. In fact, it ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China, where the main items of trade were cotton, silk, tea, opium, and saltpetre (potassium nitrate).
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q08-SetD
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The East India Company was originally formed in Britain for pursuing trade with the East Indies in Southeast Asia. In fact, it ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China, where the main items of trade were cotton, silk, tea, opium, and saltpetre (potassium nitrate).
- Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q08-SetD
