INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 points‘Istanbul Convention’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Istanbul Convention is a human rights treaty of the Council of Europe against violence against women and domestic violence which was opened for signature on 11 May 2011, in Istanbul, Turkey.
- The treaty is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and tackle violence against women.
- It is the most comprehensive legal framework that exists to tackle violence against women and girls, covering domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGM), so-called honour-based violence, and forced marriage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/istanbul-convention/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Istanbul Convention is a human rights treaty of the Council of Europe against violence against women and domestic violence which was opened for signature on 11 May 2011, in Istanbul, Turkey.
- The treaty is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and tackle violence against women.
- It is the most comprehensive legal framework that exists to tackle violence against women and girls, covering domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGM), so-called honour-based violence, and forced marriage.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/istanbul-convention/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The term ‘Contempt of Court’ is well defined in the constitution of India.
- The Supreme Court of India has power to punish for contempt not only of itself but also of tribunals functioning in the entire country.
- Civil contempt means, an act which interferes the administration of justice in any other manner.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt. However, the expression ‘contempt of court’ has not been defined by the Constitution. As per the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, contempt refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court.
- Stat3: Contempt of court can be of two kinds:
- Civil contempt: that is the willful disobedience of a court order or judgment or willful breach of an undertaking given to a court.
- Criminal contempt: that is written or spoken words or any act that scandalises the court or lowers its authority or prejudices or interferes with the due course of a judicial proceeding or interferes/obstructs the administration of justice.
- Stat2: In 1991, the Supreme Court has ruled that it has power to punish for contempt not only of itself but also of high courts, subordinate courts and tribunals functioning in the entire country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/contempt-of-court-4/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt. However, the expression ‘contempt of court’ has not been defined by the Constitution. As per the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, contempt refers to the offence of showing disrespect to the dignity or authority of a court.
- Stat3: Contempt of court can be of two kinds:
- Civil contempt: that is the willful disobedience of a court order or judgment or willful breach of an undertaking given to a court.
- Criminal contempt: that is written or spoken words or any act that scandalises the court or lowers its authority or prejudices or interferes with the due course of a judicial proceeding or interferes/obstructs the administration of justice.
- Stat2: In 1991, the Supreme Court has ruled that it has power to punish for contempt not only of itself but also of high courts, subordinate courts and tribunals functioning in the entire country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/contempt-of-court-4/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The State council of ministers hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
- One of the duty of the Chief Minister of State is to communicate to the governor of the state on all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Governor appoints the chief minister and other ministers. They also hold office during his pleasure.
- Stat 2: Article 167—Duties of Chief Minister :It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each state
- To communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation
- To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation as the governor may call for
- If the governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/rajasthan-crisis-puts-governors-powers-in-the-spotlight/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Governor appoints the chief minister and other ministers. They also hold office during his pleasure.
- Stat 2: Article 167—Duties of Chief Minister :It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each state
- To communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation
- To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation as the governor may call for
- If the governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a minister but which has not been considered by the council
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/rajasthan-crisis-puts-governors-powers-in-the-spotlight/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing (SWAMIH) fund:
- It is a Category-II AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) debt fund
- The investment manager of the fund is the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About SWAMIH:
- In November 2019, the Union Cabinet cleared a proposal to set it up.
- SWAMIH Investment Fund has been formed to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income category housing projects which are stuck due to paucity of funds.
- The fund was set up as a Category-II AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) debt fund registered with SEBI.
- The Investment Manager of the Fund is SBICAP Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBI Capital Markets, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Bank of India.
- The Sponsor of the Fund is the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India on behalf of the Government of India.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About SWAMIH:
- In November 2019, the Union Cabinet cleared a proposal to set it up.
- SWAMIH Investment Fund has been formed to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income category housing projects which are stuck due to paucity of funds.
- The fund was set up as a Category-II AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) debt fund registered with SEBI.
- The Investment Manager of the Fund is SBICAP Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBI Capital Markets, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the State Bank of India.
- The Sponsor of the Fund is the Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India on behalf of the Government of India.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal and voluntary partnership among 75 countries.
- MTCR is not a legally binding treaty on the members.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About MTCR:
- It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries.
- Objective: to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying greater than 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
- The regime was formed in 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States).
- It is not a legally binding treaty on the members.
- What is the purpose of the MTCR?
- The MTCR was initiated by like-minded countries to address the increasing proliferation of nuclear weapons by addressing the most destabilizing delivery system for such weapons.
- In 1992, the MTCR’s original focus on missiles for nuclear weapons delivery was extended to a focus on the proliferation of missiles for the delivery of all types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), i.e., nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Such proliferation has been identified as a threat to international peace and security.
- India and the MTCR:
- India was inducted into the Missile Technology Control Regime in 2016 as the 35thmember.
- China is not a member of this regime but it had verbally pledged to adhere to its original guidelines but not to the subsequent additions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/u-s-relaxes-rules-on-sales-of-armed-drones/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About MTCR:
- It is an informal and voluntary partnership among 35 countries.
- Objective: to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying greater than 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
- The regime was formed in 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States).
- It is not a legally binding treaty on the members.
- What is the purpose of the MTCR?
- The MTCR was initiated by like-minded countries to address the increasing proliferation of nuclear weapons by addressing the most destabilizing delivery system for such weapons.
- In 1992, the MTCR’s original focus on missiles for nuclear weapons delivery was extended to a focus on the proliferation of missiles for the delivery of all types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), i.e., nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Such proliferation has been identified as a threat to international peace and security.
- India and the MTCR:
- India was inducted into the Missile Technology Control Regime in 2016 as the 35thmember.
- China is not a member of this regime but it had verbally pledged to adhere to its original guidelines but not to the subsequent additions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/u-s-relaxes-rules-on-sales-of-armed-drones/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)’:
- Membership in the Regime to obtain technology from another Partner and obligation to supply it.
- The military Missiles/Drones come under the inspection of MTCR.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- What benefits do Partners get by becoming members of the MTCR?
- Partners can play an active role in curbing the global missile non-proliferation threat. MTCR Partners participate in decision-making on the orientation and future of the MTCR, thereby setting the international standard for responsible missile non-proliferation behaviour and helping to guide the international missile non-proliferation effort. Partners also benefit from discussions and exchanges of information on licensing, interdiction, best practices, and cooperate to impede specific shipments of concern with regards to missile proliferation.
- Stat1: Are exports to Partners treated differently than exports to non Partners?
- The MTCR Guidelines do not distinguish between exports to Partners and exports to non-Partners. Moreover, the MTCR Partners have explicitly affirmed that membership in the Regime provides no entitlement to obtain technology from another Partner and no obligation to supply it. Partners are expected to exercise appropriate accountability and restraint in trade among Partners, just as they would in trade between Partners and non-Partners. Partners are bound by a “no-undercut” policy to consult each other before considering exporting an item on the list that has been notified as denied by another Partner pursuant to the MTCR Guidelines.
- Stat2: no such provision exist, however each individual Partner implements the MTCR Guidelines and Annex in accordance with national legislation and practice and on the basis of sovereign national discretion. The MTCR has no regime-wide compliance or verification provisions. When questions arise, Partners consult bilaterally to promote a common understanding of the issue.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/u-s-relaxes-rules-on-sales-of-armed-drones/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- What benefits do Partners get by becoming members of the MTCR?
- Partners can play an active role in curbing the global missile non-proliferation threat. MTCR Partners participate in decision-making on the orientation and future of the MTCR, thereby setting the international standard for responsible missile non-proliferation behaviour and helping to guide the international missile non-proliferation effort. Partners also benefit from discussions and exchanges of information on licensing, interdiction, best practices, and cooperate to impede specific shipments of concern with regards to missile proliferation.
- Stat1: Are exports to Partners treated differently than exports to non Partners?
- The MTCR Guidelines do not distinguish between exports to Partners and exports to non-Partners. Moreover, the MTCR Partners have explicitly affirmed that membership in the Regime provides no entitlement to obtain technology from another Partner and no obligation to supply it. Partners are expected to exercise appropriate accountability and restraint in trade among Partners, just as they would in trade between Partners and non-Partners. Partners are bound by a “no-undercut” policy to consult each other before considering exporting an item on the list that has been notified as denied by another Partner pursuant to the MTCR Guidelines.
- Stat2: no such provision exist, however each individual Partner implements the MTCR Guidelines and Annex in accordance with national legislation and practice and on the basis of sovereign national discretion. The MTCR has no regime-wide compliance or verification provisions. When questions arise, Partners consult bilaterally to promote a common understanding of the issue.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/u-s-relaxes-rules-on-sales-of-armed-drones/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Shimla Agreement’ is sometimes mentioned in the new in the context of the affairs of India and:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas- July 26th:
- The day commemorates the success of “Operation Vijay” launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories from Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.
- Background: The Kargil war took place despite the two nations signing the Shimla Agreement that stated that no armed conflict shall take place on the said boundary. The Indian and Pakistani armies fought the Kargil War in May-July 1999 in Kargil and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC).
- Safed Sagar, the Indian Air Force’s operation, was a major part of the Kargil war.
- The Simla Agreement signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan on 2nd July 1972 was much more than a peace treaty seeking to reverse the consequences of the 1971 war (i.e. to bring about withdrawals of troops and an exchange of PoWs)
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas- July 26th:
- The day commemorates the success of “Operation Vijay” launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories from Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.
- Background: The Kargil war took place despite the two nations signing the Shimla Agreement that stated that no armed conflict shall take place on the said boundary. The Indian and Pakistani armies fought the Kargil War in May-July 1999 in Kargil and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC).
- Safed Sagar, the Indian Air Force’s operation, was a major part of the Kargil war.
- The Simla Agreement signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan on 2nd July 1972 was much more than a peace treaty seeking to reverse the consequences of the 1971 war (i.e. to bring about withdrawals of troops and an exchange of PoWs)
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Famous Place River
- Nagpur Nag
- Pandharpur Chandrabhaga
- Tiruchirappalli Cauvery
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Nag River is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India.
- It is known for providing the etymology for the name Nagpur.
- Forming a part of the Kanhan-Pench river system, the Nag River originates in Lava hills near wadi.
- Why in News?
- Industrialisation has reduced Nag river to a cursed lady, Bombay High Court said recently.
- The Bhima River is a major river in Western India and South India. The river is also referred to as Chandrabhaga River, especially at Pandharpur, as it resembles the shape of the Moon.
- The two major rivers draining Tiruchirappalli are the Kaveri and its tributary the Kollidam.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Nag River is a river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India.
- It is known for providing the etymology for the name Nagpur.
- Forming a part of the Kanhan-Pench river system, the Nag River originates in Lava hills near wadi.
- Why in News?
- Industrialisation has reduced Nag river to a cursed lady, Bombay High Court said recently.
- The Bhima River is a major river in Western India and South India. The river is also referred to as Chandrabhaga River, especially at Pandharpur, as it resembles the shape of the Moon.
- The two major rivers draining Tiruchirappalli are the Kaveri and its tributary the Kollidam.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWho releases Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA)?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 was recently released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- About FRA:
- FAO has brought out this comprehensive assessment every five years since 1990.
- This report assesses the state of forests, their conditions and management for all member countries.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 was recently released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- About FRA:
- FAO has brought out this comprehensive assessment every five years since 1990.
- This report assesses the state of forests, their conditions and management for all member countries.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/07/27/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-july-2020/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.
- Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The phrase ‘critical wildlife habitat’ is defined only in the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, and NOT in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.
- Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=69806
- Source: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/baiga-tribals-become-india-s-first-community-to-get-habitat-rights52452
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q83; Set-D
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The phrase ‘critical wildlife habitat’ is defined only in the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, and NOT in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.
- Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=69806
- Source: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/baiga-tribals-become-india-s-first-community-to-get-habitat-rights52452
Refer: UPSC CSP 2018: Q83; Set-D