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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:
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- The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House can also prorogue the House while in session.
- The President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- A sitting of Parliament can be terminated by adjournment or adjournment sine die or prorogation or dissolution (in the case of the Lok Sabha).
- Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.
- Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
- In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly.
- The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House.
- Stat1: Prorogation: The President issues a notification for prorogation of the session after the business of a session is completed and the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die. The President can also prorogue the House while in session.
- Dissolution: Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution. Rajya Sabha, being a permanent House, is not subject to dissolution.
- A dissolution ends the life of the existing House, and a new House is constituted after general elections are held.
- Stat2: The President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- Why in News?
- The Lok Sabha adjourned sine die recently in what is being termed one of the shortest sessions in India’s parliamentary history, but which was packed with 25 Bills.
- In this session, Lok Sabha productivity clocked at 167% with 25 Bills passed; 2,300 unstarred questions answered; 68% of the sittings dealing with legislative work; and 370 Zero Hour mentions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/termination-of-session/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- A sitting of Parliament can be terminated by adjournment or adjournment sine die or prorogation or dissolution (in the case of the Lok Sabha).
- Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.
- Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
- In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly.
- The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House.
- Stat1: Prorogation: The President issues a notification for prorogation of the session after the business of a session is completed and the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die. The President can also prorogue the House while in session.
- Dissolution: Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution. Rajya Sabha, being a permanent House, is not subject to dissolution.
- A dissolution ends the life of the existing House, and a new House is constituted after general elections are held.
- Stat2: The President is empowered to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- Why in News?
- The Lok Sabha adjourned sine die recently in what is being termed one of the shortest sessions in India’s parliamentary history, but which was packed with 25 Bills.
- In this session, Lok Sabha productivity clocked at 167% with 25 Bills passed; 2,300 unstarred questions answered; 68% of the sittings dealing with legislative work; and 370 Zero Hour mentions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/termination-of-session/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsHow is the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) different from the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
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- The CPCB has been established by an Act whereas the NGT has been created by an executive order of the Government.
- The CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country whereas the NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
- The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
- The Tribunal’s dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavor for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/about-the-central-pollution-control-board/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), statutory organisation, was constituted in September, 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
- Functions of the CPCB, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (i) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention, control and abatement of water pollution, and (ii) to improve the quality of air and to prevent, control or abate air pollution in the country.
- The National Green Tribunal has been established on 18.10.2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
- The Tribunal’s dedicated jurisdiction in environmental matters shall provide speedy environmental justice and help reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts. The Tribunal is mandated to make and endeavor for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/about-the-central-pollution-control-board/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan (SVA) aims to meet the Right to Education Act’s mandate that all schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls.
- The SVA programme norms require the state government to build toilets with running water and hand washing facilities.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan:
- Launched in 2014 by the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education).
- Aim: to meet the Right to Education Act’s mandate that all schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls.
- Central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) were roped in to implement the program.
- The programme norms require the CPSEs to build toilets with running water and hand washing facilities.
- It also requires CPSEs to maintain the toilets for three to five years while charging the annual expenses to their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/swachh-vidyalaya-abhiyan/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan:
- Launched in 2014 by the then Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education).
- Aim: to meet the Right to Education Act’s mandate that all schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls.
- Central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) were roped in to implement the program.
- The programme norms require the CPSEs to build toilets with running water and hand washing facilities.
- It also requires CPSEs to maintain the toilets for three to five years while charging the annual expenses to their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/swachh-vidyalaya-abhiyan/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries:
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- Brazil
- South Africa
- Germany
- India
- Australia
- Japan
Which of the above are members of G4 grouping?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Who are G4 Nations?
- The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
- Basis for these demands:
- Each of these four countries have figured among the elected non-permanent members of the council since the UN’s establishment.
- Their economic and political influence has grown significantly in the last decades, reaching a scope comparable to the permanent members (P5).
- Support:
- The United Kingdom and France have backed the G4’s bid for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
- Japan has received support from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- All the permanent members of P5 have supported India’s bids for permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) but China had previously implied that it is only ready to support India’s bid for a permanent seat on United Nations Security Council if India did not associate its bid with Japan.
- Brazil has received backing from three of the current permanent members, namely France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
- Opposition:
- There has been discontent among the present permanent members regarding the inclusion of controversial nations or countries not supported by them.
- For instance, Japan’s bid is heavily opposed by China, Russia and South Korea who think that Japan still needs to make additional atonement for war crimes committed during World War II.
- Under the leadership of Italy, countries that strongly oppose the G4 countries’ bids have formed the Uniting for Consensus movement, or the Coffee Club, composed mainly of regional powers that oppose the rise of some nearby country to permanent member status.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/g4-seeks-time-bound-reform-of-security-council/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Who are G4 Nations?
- The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
- Basis for these demands:
- Each of these four countries have figured among the elected non-permanent members of the council since the UN’s establishment.
- Their economic and political influence has grown significantly in the last decades, reaching a scope comparable to the permanent members (P5).
- Support:
- The United Kingdom and France have backed the G4’s bid for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
- Japan has received support from the United States and the United Kingdom.
- All the permanent members of P5 have supported India’s bids for permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) but China had previously implied that it is only ready to support India’s bid for a permanent seat on United Nations Security Council if India did not associate its bid with Japan.
- Brazil has received backing from three of the current permanent members, namely France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
- Opposition:
- There has been discontent among the present permanent members regarding the inclusion of controversial nations or countries not supported by them.
- For instance, Japan’s bid is heavily opposed by China, Russia and South Korea who think that Japan still needs to make additional atonement for war crimes committed during World War II.
- Under the leadership of Italy, countries that strongly oppose the G4 countries’ bids have formed the Uniting for Consensus movement, or the Coffee Club, composed mainly of regional powers that oppose the rise of some nearby country to permanent member status.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/g4-seeks-time-bound-reform-of-security-council/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Cess’?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is a cess?
- It is a form of tax levied or collected by the government for the development or welfare of a particular service or sector.
- It is charged over and above direct and indirect taxes.
- Cess collected for a particular purpose cannot be used for or diverted to other purposes.
- It is not a permanent source of revenue for the government, and it is discontinued when the purpose levying it is fulfilled.
- Examples:
- Education Cess, Swachh Bharat Cess, Krishi Kalyan Cess etc.
- What is the difference between tax and cess? What is cess tax?
- Cess is different from taxes such as income tax, GST, and excise duty etc as it is charged over and above the existing taxes.
- While all taxes go to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI), cess may initially go to the CFI but has to be used for the purpose for which it was collected.
- If the cess collected in a particular year goes unspent, it cannot be allocated for other purposes. The amount gets carried over to the next year and can only be used for the cause it was meant for.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/what-is-a-cess/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is a cess?
- It is a form of tax levied or collected by the government for the development or welfare of a particular service or sector.
- It is charged over and above direct and indirect taxes.
- Cess collected for a particular purpose cannot be used for or diverted to other purposes.
- It is not a permanent source of revenue for the government, and it is discontinued when the purpose levying it is fulfilled.
- Examples:
- Education Cess, Swachh Bharat Cess, Krishi Kalyan Cess etc.
- What is the difference between tax and cess? What is cess tax?
- Cess is different from taxes such as income tax, GST, and excise duty etc as it is charged over and above the existing taxes.
- While all taxes go to the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI), cess may initially go to the CFI but has to be used for the purpose for which it was collected.
- If the cess collected in a particular year goes unspent, it cannot be allocated for other purposes. The amount gets carried over to the next year and can only be used for the cause it was meant for.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/what-is-a-cess/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points“Kris Gopalakrishnan committee”, sometimes mentioned in the news, is associated with:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the draft Policy on Non- Personal Data:
- Committee of Experts on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework had released a draft in July this year.
- This committee (formed in 2019) headed by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities.
- The committee has classified non-personal data into three main categories, namely:
- Public non-personal data.
- Community non-personal data.
- Private non-personal data.
- Key Suggestions made:
- Formulate a separate legislation to govern non-personal data.
- Setup a new regulatory body- Non-Personal Data Authority (NPDA).
- It has also set circumstances under which a private organisation, that collects non-personal data, needs to be remunerated.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/what-is-non-personal-data-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the draft Policy on Non- Personal Data:
- Committee of Experts on Non-Personal Data Governance Framework had released a draft in July this year.
- This committee (formed in 2019) headed by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities.
- The committee has classified non-personal data into three main categories, namely:
- Public non-personal data.
- Community non-personal data.
- Private non-personal data.
- Key Suggestions made:
- Formulate a separate legislation to govern non-personal data.
- Setup a new regulatory body- Non-Personal Data Authority (NPDA).
- It has also set circumstances under which a private organisation, that collects non-personal data, needs to be remunerated.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/what-is-non-personal-data-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points‘Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre’ (ISLRTC), an autonomous body under the:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: International Sign Languages Day:
- Observed on 23 September.
- Theme: ‘Sign Languages are for everyone’.
- The day was celebrated in India by ISLRTC.
- Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognizes Sign Language as a means of communication.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: International Sign Languages Day:
- Observed on 23 September.
- Theme: ‘Sign Languages are for everyone’.
- The day was celebrated in India by ISLRTC.
- Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognizes Sign Language as a means of communication.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Shinkun La’ is a mountain pass in India, on the border between:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: World’s Longest High-Altitude Shinkun La Tunnel:
- National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has speeded up the detailed project report (DPR) work on this Tunnel.
- The tunnel is 13.5 Km long.
- The tunnel connects the Union Territory of Ladakh and tribal Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- On completion of this tunnel, the Manali – Kargil highway will remain open throughout the year.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: World’s Longest High-Altitude Shinkun La Tunnel:
- National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has speeded up the detailed project report (DPR) work on this Tunnel.
- The tunnel is 13.5 Km long.
- The tunnel connects the Union Territory of Ladakh and tribal Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
- On completion of this tunnel, the Manali – Kargil highway will remain open throughout the year.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana’ is an initiative of:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana:
- It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for empowerment of potters community in the remotest of locations in the country.
- It was launched in 2018.
- This program provides the following support to potters.
- Training for advanced pottery products.
- Latest, new technology pottery equipments like the electric Chaak.
- Market linkages and visibility through KVIC exhibitions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana:
- It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for empowerment of potters community in the remotest of locations in the country.
- It was launched in 2018.
- This program provides the following support to potters.
- Training for advanced pottery products.
- Latest, new technology pottery equipments like the electric Chaak.
- Market linkages and visibility through KVIC exhibitions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Komodo Dragon:
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- They are the largest reptiles on Earth.
- IUCN Status of the animal is Vulnerable.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Komodo Dragon:
- They are the largest lizards on Earth.
- They have venom glands loaded with toxins which have been shown to secrete anticoagulants.
- Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the Island of Komodo (eastern Indonesia) and is the habitat for this lizard species.
- IUCN Status of the animal is Vulnerable.
- Why in News?
- According to a recent study, these lizards could become extinct in the next few decades due to climate change unless measures are taken to change the status quo.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Komodo Dragon:
- They are the largest lizards on Earth.
- They have venom glands loaded with toxins which have been shown to secrete anticoagulants.
- Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the Island of Komodo (eastern Indonesia) and is the habitat for this lizard species.
- IUCN Status of the animal is Vulnerable.
- Why in News?
- According to a recent study, these lizards could become extinct in the next few decades due to climate change unless measures are taken to change the status quo.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/24/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-24-september-2020/
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