INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs :
Tradition State
- Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram
- Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur
- Onam — Kerala
Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Chapchar kut festival – Mizoram
- Khongiom parba ballad- Manipur
- About the Onam festival:
- According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.
- It is also celebrated as the festival of paddy harvest.
- How is it celebrated?
- During the festival, people get dressed in their traditional attire, prepare the Onam Sadhya and take part in a variety of group activities such as the Pookolam (rangoli made with fresh flowers), Vallam Kali (boat race), Pulikali (tiger dance), Kai Kottu Kali (Onam dance), Kummattikali (mask dance) and various other activities.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Chapchar kut festival – Mizoram
- Khongiom parba ballad- Manipur
- About the Onam festival:
- According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.
- It is also celebrated as the festival of paddy harvest.
- How is it celebrated?
- During the festival, people get dressed in their traditional attire, prepare the Onam Sadhya and take part in a variety of group activities such as the Pookolam (rangoli made with fresh flowers), Vallam Kali (boat race), Pulikali (tiger dance), Kai Kottu Kali (Onam dance), Kummattikali (mask dance) and various other activities.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
- PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
- A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Andhra Pradesh followed by Odisha.
- Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- 75 tribal groups have been categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s.
- Stat1: PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of A&N Islands.
- See https://tribal.nic.in/pvtg.aspx
- Stat2: The criteria followed for determination of PVTGs are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- Subsistence level of economy.
- Stat3: Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12).
- Stat4: Irulars are found in TN, whereas Konda Reddis are found in Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- 75 tribal groups have been categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s.
- Stat1: PVTGs reside in 18 States and UT of A&N Islands.
- See https://tribal.nic.in/pvtg.aspx
- Stat2: The criteria followed for determination of PVTGs are as under:
- A pre-agriculture level of technology;
- A stagnant or declining population;
- Extremely low literacy; and
- Subsistence level of economy.
- Stat3: Among the 75 listed PVTG’s the highest number are found in Odisha (13), followed by Andhra Pradesh (12).
- Stat4: Irulars are found in TN, whereas Konda Reddis are found in Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) can amend the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964.
- Currently, the powers to constitute Foreigners tribunals were vested only with the State.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: What is a Foreigners tribunal?
- In 1964, the govt brought in the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order.
- Composition: Advocates not below the age of 35 years of age with at least 7 years of practice (or) Retired Judicial Officers from the Assam Judicial Service (or) Retired IAS of ACS Officers (not below the rank of Secretary/Addl. Secretary) having experience in quasi-judicial works.
- Who can setup these tribunals?
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, and has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up tribunals (quasi-judicial bodies) to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not.
- Earlier, the powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.
- Typically, the tribunals there have seen two kinds of cases: those concerning persons against whom a reference has been made by the border police and those whose names in the electoral roll has a “D”, or “doubtful”, marked against them.
- Who can approach?
- The amended order (Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 2019) also empowers individuals to approach the Tribunals. Earlier, only the State administration could move the Tribunal against a suspect.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/national-register-of-citizens-nrc-9/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: What is a Foreigners tribunal?
- In 1964, the govt brought in the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order.
- Composition: Advocates not below the age of 35 years of age with at least 7 years of practice (or) Retired Judicial Officers from the Assam Judicial Service (or) Retired IAS of ACS Officers (not below the rank of Secretary/Addl. Secretary) having experience in quasi-judicial works.
- Who can setup these tribunals?
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Foreigners (Tribunals) Order, 1964, and has empowered district magistrates in all States and Union Territories to set up tribunals (quasi-judicial bodies) to decide whether a person staying illegally in India is a foreigner or not.
- Earlier, the powers to constitute tribunals were vested only with the Centre.
- Typically, the tribunals there have seen two kinds of cases: those concerning persons against whom a reference has been made by the border police and those whose names in the electoral roll has a “D”, or “doubtful”, marked against them.
- Who can approach?
- The amended order (Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 2019) also empowers individuals to approach the Tribunals. Earlier, only the State administration could move the Tribunal against a suspect.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/national-register-of-citizens-nrc-9/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to National Population Register (NPR):
- It is mandatory for only citizen of India to register in the National Population Register (NPR).
- NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: What is National Population Register (NPR)?
- It is a Register of usual residents of the country.
- NPR is a population register unlike NRC which is a citizenship register
- It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
- It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
- Objectives: To create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
- Who is a usual resident?
- A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past 6 months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next 6 months or more.
- Components:
- The NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.
- As per the provisions of the NPR, a resident identity card (RIC) will be issued to individuals over the age of 18.
- This will be a chip-embedded smart card containing the demographic and biometric attributes of each individual.
- The UID number will also be printed on the card.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/national-population-register-npr-5/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: What is National Population Register (NPR)?
- It is a Register of usual residents of the country.
- NPR is a population register unlike NRC which is a citizenship register
- It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
- It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
- Objectives: To create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
- Who is a usual resident?
- A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past 6 months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next 6 months or more.
- Components:
- The NPR database would contain demographic as well as biometric details.
- As per the provisions of the NPR, a resident identity card (RIC) will be issued to individuals over the age of 18.
- This will be a chip-embedded smart card containing the demographic and biometric attributes of each individual.
- The UID number will also be printed on the card.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/national-population-register-npr-5/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- ‘Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ was the first U.N. human rights treaty of the twenty-first century.
- India is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Source: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted in 2007 as the first major instrument of human rights in the 21st century.
- It defines persons with disabilities as those “who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.
- Stat2: India is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It ratified this Convention on 01-10-2007 in pursuance of Article 35 of the Convention. India submitted its First Country Report on Status of Disability in India in November 2015.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: Source: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted in 2007 as the first major instrument of human rights in the 21st century.
- It defines persons with disabilities as those “who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.
- Stat2: India is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It ratified this Convention on 01-10-2007 in pursuance of Article 35 of the Convention. India submitted its First Country Report on Status of Disability in India in November 2015.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points“Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)” run by:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Announced on 15th August 2014, PMJDY is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner.
- Run by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
- PMJDY has provided a platform for the three social security schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Announced on 15th August 2014, PMJDY is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner.
- Run by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
- PMJDY has provided a platform for the three social security schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe functions of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) includes:
- Recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers
- Fixation and revision of prices of Scheduled drugs
- Monitoring of prices of decontrolled drugs
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority:
- NPPA was set-up as an independent Regulator on 29th August, 1997 for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- The regulator is an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
- The functions of NPPA include fixation and revision of prices of scheduled drugs (those medicines included in Schedule I of the DPCO which are subject to price control) and formulations, Monitoring of prices of decontrolled drugs and formulations, Implementation and enforcement of the provisions of DPCO in accordance with the powers delegated, Monitoring the availability of drugs, identify shortages, taking remedial steps, etc.
- The organization is also entrusted with the task of recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority:
- NPPA was set-up as an independent Regulator on 29th August, 1997 for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- The regulator is an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
- The functions of NPPA include fixation and revision of prices of scheduled drugs (those medicines included in Schedule I of the DPCO which are subject to price control) and formulations, Monitoring of prices of decontrolled drugs and formulations, Implementation and enforcement of the provisions of DPCO in accordance with the powers delegated, Monitoring the availability of drugs, identify shortages, taking remedial steps, etc.
- The organization is also entrusted with the task of recovering amounts overcharged by manufacturers for the controlled drugs from the consumers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs (Geographical Indications: State) is not matched correctly?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- Odisha’s Kandhamal Haladi:
- It has a GI tag.
- It is a pure organic product.
- Tribals grow the tuber without applying fertiliser or pesticide.
- Why in News?
- Despite a GI tag, the lockdown has meant meagre sales of the organic tuber.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- Odisha’s Kandhamal Haladi:
- It has a GI tag.
- It is a pure organic product.
- Tribals grow the tuber without applying fertiliser or pesticide.
- Why in News?
- Despite a GI tag, the lockdown has meant meagre sales of the organic tuber.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Crafts Heritage of: Region
- Channapatna Toys : Karnataka
- Uppada Jamdani saris : Tamil Nadu
- Sujni embroidery : Bihar
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Uppada Jamdani saris: Telangana
- Sujni embroidery: Bihar
- Channapatna Toys: Karnataka
- Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state.
- This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication(GI).
- As a result of the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Uppada Jamdani saris: Telangana
- Sujni embroidery: Bihar
- Channapatna Toys: Karnataka
- Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka state.
- This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication(GI).
- As a result of the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsNathu La is a mountain pass, situated in:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Naku La sector is a pass at a height of more than 5,000 metres above Mean Sea Level (MSL) in the state of Sikkim. It is located ahead of Muguthang or Cho Lhamu (source of River Teesta).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Naku La sector is a pass at a height of more than 5,000 metres above Mean Sea Level (MSL) in the state of Sikkim. It is located ahead of Muguthang or Cho Lhamu (source of River Teesta).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-august-2020/