INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
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.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Maharashtra is known for its Warli folk paintings.
- Women are mainly engaged in the creation of these paintings.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Warli Paintings:
- Maharashtra is known for its Warli folk paintings.
- Its roots may be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D.
- They bear a resemblance to those created in the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
- Scenes portraying hunting, fishing and farming, festivals and dances, trees and animals are used to surround the central theme of the painting.
- Women are mainly engaged in the creation of these paintings.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/warli-painting/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Warli Paintings:
- Maharashtra is known for its Warli folk paintings.
- Its roots may be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D.
- They bear a resemblance to those created in the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka.
- Scenes portraying hunting, fishing and farming, festivals and dances, trees and animals are used to surround the central theme of the painting.
- Women are mainly engaged in the creation of these paintings.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/warli-painting/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The idea for setting up the ‘BRICS innovation base’ was first proposed by China at the 11th BRICS summit held in Brasília (Brazil).
- Recently proposed ‘UK- 5G’ club includes G7 countries plus Singapore, South Korea and India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: China is “actively considering the establishment of a BRICS innovation base in China, in order to strengthen practical cooperation with the BRICS”.
- Aim: To take forward 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cooperation among the five countries.
- Rationale behind the proposal:
- China’s interest in promoting 5G within the BRICS bloc could be part of its interest in pushing tech giant Huawei internationally – Huawei’s name has come up as a contender to build the network in Brazil and South Africa even as it is embroiled in controversies in other countries.
- UK- 5G club (D10 Club):
- In May, British government approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies.
- It includes G7 countries –UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada – plus Australia, South Korea and India.
- It will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/brics-innovation-base/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Context: China is “actively considering the establishment of a BRICS innovation base in China, in order to strengthen practical cooperation with the BRICS”.
- Aim: To take forward 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cooperation among the five countries.
- Rationale behind the proposal:
- China’s interest in promoting 5G within the BRICS bloc could be part of its interest in pushing tech giant Huawei internationally – Huawei’s name has come up as a contender to build the network in Brazil and South Africa even as it is embroiled in controversies in other countries.
- UK- 5G club (D10 Club):
- In May, British government approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies.
- It includes G7 countries –UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada – plus Australia, South Korea and India.
- It will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/brics-innovation-base/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference / differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?
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- LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
- LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- VoLTE is voice calls over a 4G LTE network, rather than the 2G or 3G connections. VolTE can transmit data too. VoLTE has up to three times more voice and data capacity than 3G UMTS and up to six times more than 2G GSM. So, both 1 and 2 are wrong.
- What underlying technologies make up 5G?
- 5G is based on OFDM (Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), a method of modulating a digital signal across several different channels to reduce interference.
- 5G uses 5G NR air interface alongside OFDM principles.
- 5G also uses wider bandwidth technologies such as sub-6 GHz and mmWave.
- The previous generations of mobile networks are 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.
- First generation – 1G
1980s: 1G delivered analog voice. - Second generation – 2G
Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice (e.g. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access). - Third generation – 3G
Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data (e.g. CDMA2000). - Fourth generation – 4G LTE
2010s: 4G LTE ushered in the era of mobile broadband. - 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G all led to 5G, which is designed to provide more connectivity than was ever available before.
- First generation – 1G
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/brics-innovation-base/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- VoLTE is voice calls over a 4G LTE network, rather than the 2G or 3G connections. VolTE can transmit data too. VoLTE has up to three times more voice and data capacity than 3G UMTS and up to six times more than 2G GSM. So, both 1 and 2 are wrong.
- What underlying technologies make up 5G?
- 5G is based on OFDM (Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), a method of modulating a digital signal across several different channels to reduce interference.
- 5G uses 5G NR air interface alongside OFDM principles.
- 5G also uses wider bandwidth technologies such as sub-6 GHz and mmWave.
- The previous generations of mobile networks are 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.
- First generation – 1G
1980s: 1G delivered analog voice. - Second generation – 2G
Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice (e.g. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access). - Third generation – 3G
Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data (e.g. CDMA2000). - Fourth generation – 4G LTE
2010s: 4G LTE ushered in the era of mobile broadband. - 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G all led to 5G, which is designed to provide more connectivity than was ever available before.
- First generation – 1G
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/brics-innovation-base/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The purpose of a Pigovian tax is to create an incentive to reduce negative externalities.
- A sin tax is levied on specific goods and services at the time of purchase.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat2: A sin tax is levied on specific goods and services at the time of purchase. These items receive the excise tax due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. Applicable items include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling ventures. Sin taxes seek to deter people from engaging in socially harmful activities and behaviors, but they also provide a source of revenue for governments.
- Stat1: A sin tax is a type of Pigovian tax, which is levied on companies which create negative externalities with their business practices. Sin tax proponents maintain that the targeted behaviors and goods produce negative externalities. In other words, they foist an unfair burden on the rest of society. The effects of alcohol and tobacco products increase health care costs driving up the cost of insurance for everyone. Also, compulsive gambling compromises the security and well-being of stable home life, children, and families of the gambler.
- A Pigovian tax is intended to tax the producer of goods or services that create adverse side effects for society.
- Economists argue that the cost of these negative externalities, such as environmental pollution, are borne by society rather than the producer.
- The purpose of the Pigovian tax is to redistribute the cost back to the producer or user of the negative externality.
- A carbon emissions tax or a tax on plastic bags are examples of Pigovian taxes.
- Pigovian taxes are meant to equal the cost of the negative externality but can be difficult to determine and if overestimated can harm society.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/sin-goods-and-sin-tax/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat2: A sin tax is levied on specific goods and services at the time of purchase. These items receive the excise tax due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. Applicable items include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling ventures. Sin taxes seek to deter people from engaging in socially harmful activities and behaviors, but they also provide a source of revenue for governments.
- Stat1: A sin tax is a type of Pigovian tax, which is levied on companies which create negative externalities with their business practices. Sin tax proponents maintain that the targeted behaviors and goods produce negative externalities. In other words, they foist an unfair burden on the rest of society. The effects of alcohol and tobacco products increase health care costs driving up the cost of insurance for everyone. Also, compulsive gambling compromises the security and well-being of stable home life, children, and families of the gambler.
- A Pigovian tax is intended to tax the producer of goods or services that create adverse side effects for society.
- Economists argue that the cost of these negative externalities, such as environmental pollution, are borne by society rather than the producer.
- The purpose of the Pigovian tax is to redistribute the cost back to the producer or user of the negative externality.
- A carbon emissions tax or a tax on plastic bags are examples of Pigovian taxes.
- Pigovian taxes are meant to equal the cost of the negative externality but can be difficult to determine and if overestimated can harm society.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/sin-goods-and-sin-tax/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘AstroSat’:
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- It is India’s first multi-wavelength space telescope.
- It was launched on a GSLV Mark-II.
- It performs multi-wavelength observations covering spectral bands from radio and X-ray wavelengths only.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1&2: Astrosat is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space telescope. It was launched on a PSLV-XL on 28 September 2015.
- Stat3: Astrosat performs multi-wavelength observations covering spectral bands from radio, optical, IR, UV, and X-ray wavelengths. Both individual studies of specific sources of interest and surveys are undertaken. While radio, optical, and IR observations would be coordinated through ground-based telescopes, the high energy regions, i.e., UV, X-ray and visible wavelength, would be covered by the dedicated satellite-borne instrumentation of Astrosat.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1&2: Astrosat is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space telescope. It was launched on a PSLV-XL on 28 September 2015.
- Stat3: Astrosat performs multi-wavelength observations covering spectral bands from radio, optical, IR, UV, and X-ray wavelengths. Both individual studies of specific sources of interest and surveys are undertaken. While radio, optical, and IR observations would be coordinated through ground-based telescopes, the high energy regions, i.e., UV, X-ray and visible wavelength, would be covered by the dedicated satellite-borne instrumentation of Astrosat.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was an initiative of NITI Aayog.
- It was notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- NCAP is envisaged as a scheme to provide the States and the Centre with a framework to combat air pollution.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the National Clean Air Programme:
- Launched by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in 2019.
- It was not notified under the Environment Protection Act or any other Act.
- It is envisaged as a scheme to provide the States and the Centre with a framework to combat air pollution.
- It has a major goal of reducing the concentration of coarse (particulate matter of diameter 10 micrometer or less, or PM10) and fine particles (particulate matter of diameter 2.5 micrometer or less, or PM2.5) in the atmosphere by at least 20% by the year 2024, with 2017 as the base year for comparison.
- Who all will participate?
- Apart from experts from the industry and academia, the programme will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, NITI Aayog, and Central Pollution Control Board.
- Which cities will fall under this?
- Initially, 102 cities from 23 States and UTs were chosen as non-attainment cities. With the exception of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, most of those chosen are tier two cities.
- The cities were selected on the basis of the ambient air quality data from the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) of 2011 – 2015.
- Maharashtra had the maximum number of cities chosen for the programme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/national-clean-air-programme-ncap-4/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the National Clean Air Programme:
- Launched by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change in 2019.
- It was not notified under the Environment Protection Act or any other Act.
- It is envisaged as a scheme to provide the States and the Centre with a framework to combat air pollution.
- It has a major goal of reducing the concentration of coarse (particulate matter of diameter 10 micrometer or less, or PM10) and fine particles (particulate matter of diameter 2.5 micrometer or less, or PM2.5) in the atmosphere by at least 20% by the year 2024, with 2017 as the base year for comparison.
- Who all will participate?
- Apart from experts from the industry and academia, the programme will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Heavy Industry, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health, NITI Aayog, and Central Pollution Control Board.
- Which cities will fall under this?
- Initially, 102 cities from 23 States and UTs were chosen as non-attainment cities. With the exception of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, most of those chosen are tier two cities.
- The cities were selected on the basis of the ambient air quality data from the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) of 2011 – 2015.
- Maharashtra had the maximum number of cities chosen for the programme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/national-clean-air-programme-ncap-4/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith references to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:
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- ‘The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- ‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA), functions the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
- Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: is incorrect: Ministry of Commerce has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001. The objectives of NPOP are as under:
- To provide the means of evaluation of certification programme for organic agriculture and products (including wild harvest, aquaculture, livestock products) as per the approved criteria.
- To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation.
- To facilitate certification of organic products in conformity with the prescribed standards.
- To facilitate certification of organic products in conformity with the importing countries organic standards as per equivalence agreement between the two countries or as per importing country requirements.
- To encourage the development of organic farming and organic processing.
- Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=155000
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):
- Established under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act 1985.
- The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
- APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, promotes export of agricultural and processed food products from India.
- It has been mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the scheduled products Fruits, Vegetables and their Products, Meat and Meat Products etc.
- In addition to this, APEDA has been entrusted with the responsibility to monitor import of sugar.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Stat1: is incorrect: Ministry of Commerce has implemented the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) since 2001. The objectives of NPOP are as under:
- To provide the means of evaluation of certification programme for organic agriculture and products (including wild harvest, aquaculture, livestock products) as per the approved criteria.
- To accredit certification programmes of Certification Bodies seeking accreditation.
- To facilitate certification of organic products in conformity with the prescribed standards.
- To facilitate certification of organic products in conformity with the importing countries organic standards as per equivalence agreement between the two countries or as per importing country requirements.
- To encourage the development of organic farming and organic processing.
- Source: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=155000
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA):
- Established under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act 1985.
- The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
- APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, promotes export of agricultural and processed food products from India.
- It has been mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the scheduled products Fruits, Vegetables and their Products, Meat and Meat Products etc.
- In addition to this, APEDA has been entrusted with the responsibility to monitor import of sugar.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe Honey Mission was launched by:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Honey Mission:
- Launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in 2017.
- It is aimed at creating employment for the Adivasis, farmers, unemployed youth, and women by roping them in beekeeping while also increasing India’s honey production.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Honey Mission:
- Launched by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in 2017.
- It is aimed at creating employment for the Adivasis, farmers, unemployed youth, and women by roping them in beekeeping while also increasing India’s honey production.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Indian Bank has announced the introduction of usage of satellite data-imagery from earth observation satellites—to assess credit worthiness of its customers belonging to the farm sector?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: ICICI to use satellites for farm credit:
- ICICI Bank has announced the introduction of usage of satellite data-imagery from earth observation satellites—to assess credit worthiness of its customers belonging to the farm sector.
- ICICI will be the first bank in India to do so.
- It will use the data to measure an array of parameters related to the land, irrigation and crop patterns and in combination with demographic and financial parameters to make faster lending decisions for farmers
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: ICICI to use satellites for farm credit:
- ICICI Bank has announced the introduction of usage of satellite data-imagery from earth observation satellites—to assess credit worthiness of its customers belonging to the farm sector.
- ICICI will be the first bank in India to do so.
- It will use the data to measure an array of parameters related to the land, irrigation and crop patterns and in combination with demographic and financial parameters to make faster lending decisions for farmers
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘INS VIRAAT’, that was in the news recently?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: INS Viraat:
- Originally commissioned by the British Navy as HMS Hermes on November 18, 1959, the aircraft carrier had taken part in the Falkland Islands war in 1982.
- India bought the British carrier in 1986 and rechristened it as INS Viraat.
- INS Viraat is the Guinness record holder for being the longest-serving warship of the world.
- Why in News?
- One of the biggest ship recyclers at Alang — Shree Ram Group — has purchased the aircraft carrier.
- This is the second aircraft carrier to be broken in India in the past six years. In 2014, INS Vikrant, which played a role in the historic 1971 war with Pakistan was broken down in Mumbai.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: INS Viraat:
- Originally commissioned by the British Navy as HMS Hermes on November 18, 1959, the aircraft carrier had taken part in the Falkland Islands war in 1982.
- India bought the British carrier in 1986 and rechristened it as INS Viraat.
- INS Viraat is the Guinness record holder for being the longest-serving warship of the world.
- Why in News?
- One of the biggest ship recyclers at Alang — Shree Ram Group — has purchased the aircraft carrier.
- This is the second aircraft carrier to be broken in India in the past six years. In 2014, INS Vikrant, which played a role in the historic 1971 war with Pakistan was broken down in Mumbai.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-august-2020/
