INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Govind Ballabh Pant, which one of the following statements is not correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
About Govind Ballabh Pant:
- Pant was born on 10 September 1887 in what is now Uttarakhand, at Almora.
- Stat2: In Kashipur, he established an organisation called Prem Sabha that started working towards several reforms.
- He also saved a school from shutting down due to non-payment of taxes to the British government.
- Offices he held:
- Before independence:
- In December 1921, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, which he later renamed Uttar Pradesh.
- He was elected as a candidate of the Swaraj Party from Nainital.
- After independence:
- Stat1: First chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- He served as India’s home minister from 1955 to 1961. It was during his tenure that states were reorganised on linguistic lines.
- Key contributions:
- He encouraged many cottage industries in the country and raised his voice against the coolie-beggar law, which forced porters to transport the heavy luggage of British officials without any payment.
- Stat3: Following Gandhi’s footsteps, Pant also organised a massive salt movement in the United Provinces. In May 1930, he was arrested and held at Dehradun jail.
- Stat4: He also protested against the Simon Commission.
- Lala Lajpat Rai led the procession to protest against the Simon Commission. His slogan was “Simon Go back”.
- Pant was always against a separate electorate for minorities, saying the step would further divide communities.
- Before independence:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/govind-ballabh-pant/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
About Govind Ballabh Pant:
- Pant was born on 10 September 1887 in what is now Uttarakhand, at Almora.
- Stat2: In Kashipur, he established an organisation called Prem Sabha that started working towards several reforms.
- He also saved a school from shutting down due to non-payment of taxes to the British government.
- Offices he held:
- Before independence:
- In December 1921, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, which he later renamed Uttar Pradesh.
- He was elected as a candidate of the Swaraj Party from Nainital.
- After independence:
- Stat1: First chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- He served as India’s home minister from 1955 to 1961. It was during his tenure that states were reorganised on linguistic lines.
- Key contributions:
- He encouraged many cottage industries in the country and raised his voice against the coolie-beggar law, which forced porters to transport the heavy luggage of British officials without any payment.
- Stat3: Following Gandhi’s footsteps, Pant also organised a massive salt movement in the United Provinces. In May 1930, he was arrested and held at Dehradun jail.
- Stat4: He also protested against the Simon Commission.
- Lala Lajpat Rai led the procession to protest against the Simon Commission. His slogan was “Simon Go back”.
- Pant was always against a separate electorate for minorities, saying the step would further divide communities.
- Before independence:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/govind-ballabh-pant/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Article 99 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
- The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker.
- Whenever Deputy Speaker is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About Deputy Speaker:
- Stat1: Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
- The constitutional office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is more symbolic of parliamentary democracy than some real authority.
- There is no need to resign from their original party though as a Deputy Speaker, they have to remain impartial.
- Stat2: Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy.
- Stat3: The Deputy Speaker has one special privilege, that is, whenever he is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/deputy-speaker-of-lok-sabha/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About Deputy Speaker:
- Stat1: Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.
- The constitutional office of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is more symbolic of parliamentary democracy than some real authority.
- There is no need to resign from their original party though as a Deputy Speaker, they have to remain impartial.
- Stat2: Like the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha itself from amongst its members. He is elected after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker. Whenever the office of the Deputy Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another member to fill the vacancy.
- Stat3: The Deputy Speaker has one special privilege, that is, whenever he is appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee, he automatically becomes its chairman.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/deputy-speaker-of-lok-sabha/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 points“Section 8 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951”, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Section 8 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 disqualifies a person convicted with a sentence of two years or more from contesting elections. But those under trial continued to be eligible to contest elections.
- Option (a): Section 11(a) of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
- Option (b): Section 126 of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
- Option (c): Section 29 (a) of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/criminalisation-of-politics/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Section 8 of the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951 disqualifies a person convicted with a sentence of two years or more from contesting elections. But those under trial continued to be eligible to contest elections.
- Option (a): Section 11(a) of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
- Option (b): Section 126 of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
- Option (c): Section 29 (a) of Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/criminalisation-of-politics/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) brings together both the citizens and their elected representatives in the decentralized planning processes.
- Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) is a comprehensive demand plan prepared by the Gram Sabha for projecting peoples demands and local area development
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: What are Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP)?
- GPDP is conducted from 2nd October to 31st December, every year across the country, under the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC).
- Local bodies, across the country are expected to prepare context specific, need based GPDP.
- It brings together both the citizens and their elected representatives in the decentralized planning processes.
- Stat2: Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) is a comprehensive demand plan prepared by the Self Help Group (SHG) network and their federations for projecting their demands and local area development which needs to be integrated with the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). The VPRP is presented in the Gram Sabha meetings from Oct. to Dec. every year.
- Objectives of VPRP are three-fold
- Prepare a comprehensive and an inclusive demand plan of the community for local development
- Facilitate an interface between the SHG federation and Panchayati Raj institutions for development of demand plan
- Strengthen the community based organisations and their leadership for active participation in poverty reduction activities
- Components of VPRP
- Demands under VPRP are categorized into five major components:
- Social inclusion – plan for inclusion of vulnerable people/household into SHGs under NRLM
- Entitlement – demand for various schemes such as MGNREGS, SBM, NSAP, PMAY, Ujjwala, Ration card etc.
- Livelihoods – specific demand for enhancing livelihood through developing agriculture, animal husbandry, production and service enterprises and skilled training for placement etc.
- Public Goods and Services – demand for necessary basic infrastructure, for renovation of the existing infrastructure and for better service delivery
- Resource Development – demand for protection and development of natural resources like land, water, forest and other locally available resources
- Social Development – plans prepared for addressing specific social development issues of a village under the low cost no cost component of GPDP
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/what-are-gram-panchayat-development-plans-gpdp-and-vprp/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: What are Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP)?
- GPDP is conducted from 2nd October to 31st December, every year across the country, under the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC).
- Local bodies, across the country are expected to prepare context specific, need based GPDP.
- It brings together both the citizens and their elected representatives in the decentralized planning processes.
- Stat2: Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) is a comprehensive demand plan prepared by the Self Help Group (SHG) network and their federations for projecting their demands and local area development which needs to be integrated with the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). The VPRP is presented in the Gram Sabha meetings from Oct. to Dec. every year.
- Objectives of VPRP are three-fold
- Prepare a comprehensive and an inclusive demand plan of the community for local development
- Facilitate an interface between the SHG federation and Panchayati Raj institutions for development of demand plan
- Strengthen the community based organisations and their leadership for active participation in poverty reduction activities
- Components of VPRP
- Demands under VPRP are categorized into five major components:
- Social inclusion – plan for inclusion of vulnerable people/household into SHGs under NRLM
- Entitlement – demand for various schemes such as MGNREGS, SBM, NSAP, PMAY, Ujjwala, Ration card etc.
- Livelihoods – specific demand for enhancing livelihood through developing agriculture, animal husbandry, production and service enterprises and skilled training for placement etc.
- Public Goods and Services – demand for necessary basic infrastructure, for renovation of the existing infrastructure and for better service delivery
- Resource Development – demand for protection and development of natural resources like land, water, forest and other locally available resources
- Social Development – plans prepared for addressing specific social development issues of a village under the low cost no cost component of GPDP
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/what-are-gram-panchayat-development-plans-gpdp-and-vprp/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:
- It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs.5000 crores.
- Scheme is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, post-harvest infrastructure and management.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- Stat1: The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores for its implementation during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.
- The investment of Rs. 20,050 crores under PMMSY is the highest ever in the fisheries sector. Out of this, an investment of about Rs 12340 crores is proposed for beneficiary-oriented activities in Marine, Inland fisheries and Aquaculture and about Rs 7710 crores investment for Fisheries Infrastructure.
- Stat2: PMMSY is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/pradhan-mantri-matsya-sampada-yojana-launched/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- Stat1: The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores for its implementation during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all States/Union Territories, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.
- The investment of Rs. 20,050 crores under PMMSY is the highest ever in the fisheries sector. Out of this, an investment of about Rs 12340 crores is proposed for beneficiary-oriented activities in Marine, Inland fisheries and Aquaculture and about Rs 7710 crores investment for Fisheries Infrastructure.
- Stat2: PMMSY is designed to address critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/pradhan-mantri-matsya-sampada-yojana-launched/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following best describes/ describe the objective of ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ of the Government of India?
- Development and conservation of indigenous breeds.
- Undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve the genetic makeup and increase the stock.
- Enhance milk production and productivity.
- Distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: About Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
- To conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds, government has launched ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD).
- The Mission is being implemented with the objectives to:
- development and conservation of indigenous breeds
- undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve the genetic makeup and increase the stock;
- enhance milk production and productivity;
- upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi and e) distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service.
- Implementation:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission will be implemented through the “State Implementing Agency (SIA viz Livestock Development Boards). State Gauseva Ayogs will be given the mandate to sponsor proposals to the SIA’s (LDB’s) and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development will be the “Participating Agencies” like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO’s, Cooperative Societies and Gaushalas with best germplasm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/rashtriya-gokul-mission-4/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: About Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
- To conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds, government has launched ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD).
- The Mission is being implemented with the objectives to:
- development and conservation of indigenous breeds
- undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve the genetic makeup and increase the stock;
- enhance milk production and productivity;
- upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi and e) distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service.
- Implementation:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission will be implemented through the “State Implementing Agency (SIA viz Livestock Development Boards). State Gauseva Ayogs will be given the mandate to sponsor proposals to the SIA’s (LDB’s) and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development will be the “Participating Agencies” like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO’s, Cooperative Societies and Gaushalas with best germplasm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/rashtriya-gokul-mission-4/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are matched correct?
Advanced fighter aircraft Manufacturer
- F-35 Lightning II Lockheed Martin
- Tejas Mk2 DRDO
- Dassault Rafale Airbus
- F-15 Eagle Boeing
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- F-35 Lightning II: Lockheed Martin
- Tejas Mk2 : HAL & ADA
- Dassault Rafale: Dassault Aviation
- F-15 Eagle: Boeing
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- F-35 Lightning II: Lockheed Martin
- Tejas Mk2 : HAL & ADA
- Dassault Rafale: Dassault Aviation
- F-15 Eagle: Boeing
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsJigyasa is a student-scientist connect programme which will be implemented by:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Jigyasa:
- It is a student – scientist connect programme launched in 2017.
- The programme would be implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).
- The focus of this scheme is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with well planned research laboratory based learning.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: Jigyasa:
- It is a student – scientist connect programme launched in 2017.
- The programme would be implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).
- The focus of this scheme is on connecting school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with well planned research laboratory based learning.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries not share border with Thailand?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: WHO South East Asia Region:
- The 73rd session is being hosted by the Government of Thailand (from Bangkok) while the previous session was held in New Delhi.
- South East Asia is One of the six WHO Regions.
- The Region has 11 Member States – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: WHO South East Asia Region:
- The 73rd session is being hosted by the Government of Thailand (from Bangkok) while the previous session was held in New Delhi.
- South East Asia is One of the six WHO Regions.
- The Region has 11 Member States – Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsAs per the 75th Round of the National Sample Survey (conducted between June 2017 and July 2018), consider the following statements:
- One in five students in India supplements school education with private coaching.
- Some States in Southern India spend more on private coaching than the rest of the country.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: National Statistical Organisation’s (NSO) latest report on education:
The findings are based on 75th round of the National Sample Survey, conducted between June 2017 and July 2018. The households were surveyed on consumption related to education.
Key findings:
- Stat1: One in five students in India supplements school education with private coaching, including almost one in three at the secondary school level or Classes 9 and 10.
- More than 52% of urban upper caste boys take coaching, in comparison to just 13.7% of rural boys and girls from scheduled tribe communities.
- Private coaching fees make up almost 20% of the total cost of education for those in secondary and higher secondary school.
- Stat2: Some States in eastern India seem to spend more on private coaching than the rest of the country.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: National Statistical Organisation’s (NSO) latest report on education:
The findings are based on 75th round of the National Sample Survey, conducted between June 2017 and July 2018. The households were surveyed on consumption related to education.
Key findings:
- Stat1: One in five students in India supplements school education with private coaching, including almost one in three at the secondary school level or Classes 9 and 10.
- More than 52% of urban upper caste boys take coaching, in comparison to just 13.7% of rural boys and girls from scheduled tribe communities.
- Private coaching fees make up almost 20% of the total cost of education for those in secondary and higher secondary school.
- Stat2: Some States in eastern India seem to spend more on private coaching than the rest of the country.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-september-2020/