INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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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.
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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC):
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- It is a statutory corporation
- Based on the recommendations of the NCDC, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat2: Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons.
- Stat1: About NCDC:
- It is a statutory corporation set up under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
- The objectives of NCDC are planning and promoting programmes for production, processing, marketing, storage, export and import of agricultural produce, foodstuffs, industrial goods, livestock and certain other notified commodities and services on cooperative principles.
- NCDC is a major financial institution for cooperatives, and has started Mission Sahakar 22, which aims to double farmers’ income by 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/national-cooperative-development-corporation-ncdc/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat2: Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of India, declares Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 22 crops before their sowing seasons.
- Stat1: About NCDC:
- It is a statutory corporation set up under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962.
- The objectives of NCDC are planning and promoting programmes for production, processing, marketing, storage, export and import of agricultural produce, foodstuffs, industrial goods, livestock and certain other notified commodities and services on cooperative principles.
- NCDC is a major financial institution for cooperatives, and has started Mission Sahakar 22, which aims to double farmers’ income by 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/national-cooperative-development-corporation-ncdc/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 points‘Mission Sahakar 22’, sometimes mentioned in the news, which aims to:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- NCDC is a major financial institution for cooperatives, and has started Mission Sahakar 22, which aims to double farmers’ income by 2022.
- It also focusses on strengthening the farmers’ economic condition by augmenting their income and fast track the pace of development in the State.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/national-cooperative-development-corporation-ncdc/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- NCDC is a major financial institution for cooperatives, and has started Mission Sahakar 22, which aims to double farmers’ income by 2022.
- It also focusses on strengthening the farmers’ economic condition by augmenting their income and fast track the pace of development in the State.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/national-cooperative-development-corporation-ncdc/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- Under the provisions of DPCO 2013, only the prices of drugs that figure in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are monitored and controlled by the regulator.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM:
- Under the provisions of Drug Prices Control Order, 2013, only the prices of drugs that figure in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are monitored and controlled by the regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority.
- The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is a government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted vide Government of India Resolution dated 29th August, 1997 as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers as an independent Regulator for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority healthcare needs of the majority of the population.
- The primary purpose of NLEM is to promote rational use of medicines considering the three important aspects i.e. cost, safety and efficacy.
- Paragraph 19 of the DPCO, 2013, deals with increase or decrease in drug prices under extraordinary circumstances. However, there is neither a precedent nor any formula prescribed for upward revision of ceiling prices.
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM:
- Under the provisions of Drug Prices Control Order, 2013, only the prices of drugs that figure in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) are monitored and controlled by the regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority.
- The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is a government regulatory agency that controls the prices of pharmaceutical drugs in India.
- National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted vide Government of India Resolution dated 29th August, 1997 as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers as an independent Regulator for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority healthcare needs of the majority of the population.
- The primary purpose of NLEM is to promote rational use of medicines considering the three important aspects i.e. cost, safety and efficacy.
- Paragraph 19 of the DPCO, 2013, deals with increase or decrease in drug prices under extraordinary circumstances. However, there is neither a precedent nor any formula prescribed for upward revision of ceiling prices.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil to avoid the harmful effects of reused cooking oil.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: About the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
- It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
- Stat2: FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil to avoid the harmful effects of reused cooking oil.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Stat1: About the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
- It is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
- Stat2: FSSAI has prescribed a limit for Total Polar Compounds (TPC) at 25% in cooking oil to avoid the harmful effects of reused cooking oil.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe UCPMP Code, sometimes mentioned in the news, it is primarily related to:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is UCPMP Code?
- It is a voluntary code issued by the Department Of Pharmaceuticals relating to marketing practices for Indian Pharmaceutical Companies and as well medical devices industry. Applicability: At present, the UCPMP Code is applicable on Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Representatives, Agents of Pharmaceutical Companies such as Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Associations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/uniform-code-of-pharmaceutical-marketing-practices-ucpmp/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is UCPMP Code?
- It is a voluntary code issued by the Department Of Pharmaceuticals relating to marketing practices for Indian Pharmaceutical Companies and as well medical devices industry. Applicability: At present, the UCPMP Code is applicable on Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Representatives, Agents of Pharmaceutical Companies such as Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Associations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/uniform-code-of-pharmaceutical-marketing-practices-ucpmp/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 points‘SAATHI’ application is an initiative of:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- SAATHI is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism with Quality Council of India to assist the hospitality industry to continue to operate safely and thereby instill confidence among the Staff, employees and the guests about the safety of the hotel/unit.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- SAATHI is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism with Quality Council of India to assist the hospitality industry to continue to operate safely and thereby instill confidence among the Staff, employees and the guests about the safety of the hotel/unit.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries surround Azerbaijan?
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- Russia
- Georgia
- Iran
- Armenia
Selects correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Nagorno-Karabakh region:
- Why in News?
- Azerbaijan has carried out an air and artillery attack on Nagorno-Karabakh.
- Key points:
- Nagorno-Karabakh is a breakaway region that is inside Azerbaijan but is run by ethnic Armenians.
- It broke away from Azerbaijan in a conflict that broke out as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
- Though a ceasefire was agreed in 1994, Azerbaijan and Armenia frequently accuse each other of attacks around Nagorno-Karabakh and along the separate Azeri-Armenian frontier.
- Azerbaijan’s land borders are with Russia (390km), Georgia (480km), Iran (765km), Armenia (1007,1km) and Turkey (15km), and share maritime borders with Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia via the Caspian Sea.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Nagorno-Karabakh region:
- Why in News?
- Azerbaijan has carried out an air and artillery attack on Nagorno-Karabakh.
- Key points:
- Nagorno-Karabakh is a breakaway region that is inside Azerbaijan but is run by ethnic Armenians.
- It broke away from Azerbaijan in a conflict that broke out as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
- Though a ceasefire was agreed in 1994, Azerbaijan and Armenia frequently accuse each other of attacks around Nagorno-Karabakh and along the separate Azeri-Armenian frontier.
- Azerbaijan’s land borders are with Russia (390km), Georgia (480km), Iran (765km), Armenia (1007,1km) and Turkey (15km), and share maritime borders with Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia via the Caspian Sea.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD):
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- The disease is caused by fungal infection
- It was first reported in Kodagu (Karnataka) in 1899
- The disease is characterized by extreme reduction in leaf size accompanied by stiffening and reduction of internode length.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD):
- The disease is caused by phytoplasma — bacterial parasites of plant tissues — which are transmitted by insect vectors.
- The disease was first reported in Kodagu in 1899.
- The disease is characterized by extreme reduction in leaf size accompanied by stiffening and reduction of internode length.
- In advanced stage, the entire shoot gives the appearance of a spike inflorescence.
- Context:
- India’s sandalwood trees are facing a serious threat with the return of the destructive Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD).
- The infection has resurfaced in Karnataka and Kerala.
- The present rapid spread of the infection is largely due to restrictions on green felling in forests, which has allowed vectors to spread the disease to healthy trees.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD):
- The disease is caused by phytoplasma — bacterial parasites of plant tissues — which are transmitted by insect vectors.
- The disease was first reported in Kodagu in 1899.
- The disease is characterized by extreme reduction in leaf size accompanied by stiffening and reduction of internode length.
- In advanced stage, the entire shoot gives the appearance of a spike inflorescence.
- Context:
- India’s sandalwood trees are facing a serious threat with the return of the destructive Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD).
- The infection has resurfaced in Karnataka and Kerala.
- The present rapid spread of the infection is largely due to restrictions on green felling in forests, which has allowed vectors to spread the disease to healthy trees.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points‘Haiyang-2C’ is a new ocean-monitoring satellite launched recently by:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Haiyang-2C:
- It is a new ocean-monitoring satellite launched recently by China.
- It is the country’s third ocean dynamic environment satellite.
- It can provide all-weather and round-the-clock observation of wave height, sea surface height, wind speed and direction, and temperature.
- HY-2C will form a network with the previous HY-2B and subsequent HY-2D, which is scheduled for launch next year, to carry out high-precision maritime environment monitoring.
- The planned satellite network will be capable of carrying out 80 percent of the world’s sea surface wind monitoring within six hours.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Haiyang-2C:
- It is a new ocean-monitoring satellite launched recently by China.
- It is the country’s third ocean dynamic environment satellite.
- It can provide all-weather and round-the-clock observation of wave height, sea surface height, wind speed and direction, and temperature.
- HY-2C will form a network with the previous HY-2B and subsequent HY-2D, which is scheduled for launch next year, to carry out high-precision maritime environment monitoring.
- The planned satellite network will be capable of carrying out 80 percent of the world’s sea surface wind monitoring within six hours.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 points‘Health in India’ survey released recently by:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: ‘Health in India’ survey:
- Released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Key findings:
- As per the report, Zoroastrian community remains the most susceptible to ailments.
- The survey defines ailment as any deviation from a person’s state of physical and mental well-being.
- (National Sample Survey (NSS)’s 75th Round released in July show that 31.1 per cent of Zoroastrians reported that they were suffering from an ailment at the time the survey was conducted).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: ‘Health in India’ survey:
- Released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Key findings:
- As per the report, Zoroastrian community remains the most susceptible to ailments.
- The survey defines ailment as any deviation from a person’s state of physical and mental well-being.
- (National Sample Survey (NSS)’s 75th Round released in July show that 31.1 per cent of Zoroastrians reported that they were suffering from an ailment at the time the survey was conducted).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/09/28/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-28-september-2020/
