INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
Quiz-summary
0 of 10 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Information
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
-
Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
-
Solve Questions
-
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
-
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
-
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 10 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
-
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.
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- Parliamentary privileges are defined in Article 105 of the Indian Constitution and those of State legislatures in Article 194.
- When a member of the House is involved for parliamentary misbehaviour or commits contempt, he can be expelled from the House.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”.
- Parliamentary privileges are defined in Article 105 of the Indian Constitution and those of State legislatures in Article 194.
- When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
- Besides, Rule No 222 in Chapter 20 of the Lok Sabha Rule Book and correspondingly Rule 187 in Chapter 16 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook govern privilege.
- In India, the Parliament has been given punitive powers to punish those who are adjudged guilty of contempt of the House.
- Such contempt can be committed by the members of any House or any outsider. When a member of the House is involved for parliamentary misbehaviour or commits contempt he can be expelled from the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/what-constitutes-a-breach-of-legislatures-privilege-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”.
- Parliamentary privileges are defined in Article 105 of the Indian Constitution and those of State legislatures in Article 194.
- When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
- Besides, Rule No 222 in Chapter 20 of the Lok Sabha Rule Book and correspondingly Rule 187 in Chapter 16 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook govern privilege.
- In India, the Parliament has been given punitive powers to punish those who are adjudged guilty of contempt of the House.
- Such contempt can be committed by the members of any House or any outsider. When a member of the House is involved for parliamentary misbehaviour or commits contempt he can be expelled from the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/what-constitutes-a-breach-of-legislatures-privilege-2/
-
-
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are true about Additional Tier-1 bonds?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- What are Additional Tier-1 bonds?
- Under the Basel III framework, banks’ regulatory capital is divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.
- Tier 1 capital is subdivided into Common Equity (CET) and Additional Capital (AT1).
- AT1 bonds are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel-III norms.
- Key features:
- These have higher rates than tier II bonds.
- These bonds have no maturity date.
- The issuing bank has the option to call back the bonds or repay the principal after a specified period of time.
- The attraction for investors is higher yield than secured bonds issued by the same entity.
- Individual investors too can hold these bonds, but mostly high net worth individuals (HNIs) opt for such higher risk, higher yield investments.
- Given the higher risk, the rating for these bonds is one to four notches lower than the secured bond series of the same bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/what-are-additional-tier-1-bonds-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- What are Additional Tier-1 bonds?
- Under the Basel III framework, banks’ regulatory capital is divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital.
- Tier 1 capital is subdivided into Common Equity (CET) and Additional Capital (AT1).
- AT1 bonds are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel-III norms.
- Key features:
- These have higher rates than tier II bonds.
- These bonds have no maturity date.
- The issuing bank has the option to call back the bonds or repay the principal after a specified period of time.
- The attraction for investors is higher yield than secured bonds issued by the same entity.
- Individual investors too can hold these bonds, but mostly high net worth individuals (HNIs) opt for such higher risk, higher yield investments.
- Given the higher risk, the rating for these bonds is one to four notches lower than the secured bond series of the same bank.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/what-are-additional-tier-1-bonds-2/
-
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- The first product in India to be accorded with Geographical Indications (GI) tag was Darjeeling tea.
- GI is governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- About GI tag:
- A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
- Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
- Who is a registered proprietor of a geographical indication?
- Any association of persons, producers,organisation or authority established by or under the law can be a registered proprietor.
- Their name should be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor for the Geographical Indication applied for.
- How long the registration of Geographical Indication is valid?
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
- Who accords and regulates Geographical Indications?
- At the International level: Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
- In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003. The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- About GI tag:
- A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
- Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
- Who is a registered proprietor of a geographical indication?
- Any association of persons, producers,organisation or authority established by or under the law can be a registered proprietor.
- Their name should be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor for the Geographical Indication applied for.
- How long the registration of Geographical Indication is valid?
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
- Who accords and regulates Geographical Indications?
- At the International level: Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. GI is also governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
- In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003. The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.
-
-
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsRecently, scientists observed the merger of giant ‘blackholes’ billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Two black holes recently collided to create a larger one – the biggest black hole merger yet detected. It has a mass more than 80 times that of the sun.
- The resulting energy injected into the fabric of spacetime was also record breaking, with five sun’s worth of mass released in the form gravitational waves as the two holes spiralled in towards each other.
- Such titanic amounts of energy meant that the signal was still detectable by the time it reached gravitational wave detectors on Earth. It produced a record-breaking result – the most distant collision detected so far, nine billion light years away.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Two black holes recently collided to create a larger one – the biggest black hole merger yet detected. It has a mass more than 80 times that of the sun.
- The resulting energy injected into the fabric of spacetime was also record breaking, with five sun’s worth of mass released in the form gravitational waves as the two holes spiralled in towards each other.
- Such titanic amounts of energy meant that the signal was still detectable by the time it reached gravitational wave detectors on Earth. It produced a record-breaking result – the most distant collision detected so far, nine billion light years away.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics/
-
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe word ‘Sagittarius A*’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Sagittarius A* is one of two black holes whose photographs have been captured by the Event Horizon Telescope project.
- Supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) is located in the middle of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Black holes do not emit or radiate anything, even light. So, there is no way their image can be captured. But the area just outside its boundary, called the event horizon, which has vast amounts of gas, clouds and plasma swirling violently, does emit all kinds of radiations, even visible light.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Sagittarius A* is one of two black holes whose photographs have been captured by the Event Horizon Telescope project.
- Supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) is located in the middle of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Black holes do not emit or radiate anything, even light. So, there is no way their image can be captured. But the area just outside its boundary, called the event horizon, which has vast amounts of gas, clouds and plasma swirling violently, does emit all kinds of radiations, even visible light.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/2020-nobel-prize-in-physics/
-
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
-
- Carbon monoxide
- Methane
- Ozone
- Sulphur dioxide
Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Agricultural crop residue burning contribute towards the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2, N2O, CH4), air pollutants (CO, NH3, NOx, SO2, NMHC, volatile organic compounds), particulates matter and smoke thereby posing threat to human health.
- Satellite observations have revealed elevated levels of O3 (Ozone), CO and aerosols over vast areas of Central Africa and South America, over the tropical Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean due to long-range transport of pollutants emitted from biomass burning.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Agricultural crop residue burning contribute towards the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2, N2O, CH4), air pollutants (CO, NH3, NOx, SO2, NMHC, volatile organic compounds), particulates matter and smoke thereby posing threat to human health.
- Satellite observations have revealed elevated levels of O3 (Ozone), CO and aerosols over vast areas of Central Africa and South America, over the tropical Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean due to long-range transport of pollutants emitted from biomass burning.
-
-
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to High security registration plates :
-
- HSRPs comprises hot-stamped chromium-based 20 mm X 20 mm hologram of Ashoka Chakra in blue colour on the top left corner.
- At the bottom left corner is a 10-digit permanent identification number (PIN) that is laser branded on the reflective sheeting.
- Once affixed, the unique high security registration plate is electronically linked to the vehicle.
- HSRP’s are affixed by automobile dealers and private vendors approved by the state authorities.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- What is high security registration plate (HSRP)
- High security registration plates are made up aluminium and are affixed using at least two non-reusable snap-on locks.
- The plate comprises hot-stamped chromium-based 20 mm X 20 mm hologram of Ashoka Chakra in blue colour on the top left corner.
- At the bottom left corner is a 10-digit permanent identification number (PIN) that is laser branded on the reflective sheeting.
- HSRP also includes a hot stamped film applied on the numerals and letters bearing the inscription “INDIA” at a 45-degree angle.
- Once affixed, the unique high security registration plate is electronically linked to the vehicle.
- Benefits of high security registration plate (HSRP)
- The conventional and old number plates are very easy to tamper with and can be changed quite easily. Usually, the first thing most thieves do after stealing a vehicle is to replace the registration plate, making it difficult for the police and authorities to track that stolen vehicle. But HSRP’s come with non-removable snap-on locks and are difficult to replace.
- HSRP’s are affixed by automobile dealers and private vendors approved by the state authorities. These plates are issued only after the vehicle owner provides with information like engine number, chassis number, etc. This is a crucial step in preventing counterfeiting of high security registration plates.
- Another benefit of HSRP is that the details of a car, like engine number, chassis number, etc. are stored in a centralized database. This information, along with the 10-digit PIN, helps the authorities to identify a stolen vehicle.
- Some vehicle owners use different font and styles for the registration plates, making it difficult for the traffic police to comprehend the registration number of a vehicle. However, the HSRPs have a uniform pattern of displaying motor vehicle registration number, therefore addressing the issue of ‘incomprehensible’ vehicle registration plates.
- Do I have to pay extra for HSRP?
- Vehicles sold in India after April 2019 come with high security number plates from the dealer’s end and the cost of HSRP is included in the price of the vehicle. But for the vehicles sold before April 2019, vehicle owners will have to contact automobile dealership or government authorized HSRP vendors and pay a marginal amount to obtain a high security registration plate.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- What is high security registration plate (HSRP)
- High security registration plates are made up aluminium and are affixed using at least two non-reusable snap-on locks.
- The plate comprises hot-stamped chromium-based 20 mm X 20 mm hologram of Ashoka Chakra in blue colour on the top left corner.
- At the bottom left corner is a 10-digit permanent identification number (PIN) that is laser branded on the reflective sheeting.
- HSRP also includes a hot stamped film applied on the numerals and letters bearing the inscription “INDIA” at a 45-degree angle.
- Once affixed, the unique high security registration plate is electronically linked to the vehicle.
- Benefits of high security registration plate (HSRP)
- The conventional and old number plates are very easy to tamper with and can be changed quite easily. Usually, the first thing most thieves do after stealing a vehicle is to replace the registration plate, making it difficult for the police and authorities to track that stolen vehicle. But HSRP’s come with non-removable snap-on locks and are difficult to replace.
- HSRP’s are affixed by automobile dealers and private vendors approved by the state authorities. These plates are issued only after the vehicle owner provides with information like engine number, chassis number, etc. This is a crucial step in preventing counterfeiting of high security registration plates.
- Another benefit of HSRP is that the details of a car, like engine number, chassis number, etc. are stored in a centralized database. This information, along with the 10-digit PIN, helps the authorities to identify a stolen vehicle.
- Some vehicle owners use different font and styles for the registration plates, making it difficult for the traffic police to comprehend the registration number of a vehicle. However, the HSRPs have a uniform pattern of displaying motor vehicle registration number, therefore addressing the issue of ‘incomprehensible’ vehicle registration plates.
- Do I have to pay extra for HSRP?
- Vehicles sold in India after April 2019 come with high security number plates from the dealer’s end and the cost of HSRP is included in the price of the vehicle. But for the vehicles sold before April 2019, vehicle owners will have to contact automobile dealership or government authorized HSRP vendors and pay a marginal amount to obtain a high security registration plate.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
-
-
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
-
- Purchasing Manager’s Index is the index of a representative basket of goods and services.
- PMI above 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- PMI is an indicator of business activity– in the manufacturing and services sectors.
- It is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception about key business variables as compared with the previous month.
- The PMI is a number from 0 to 100:
- PMI above 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month;
- PMI under 50 represents a contraction, and
- A reading at 50 indicates no change.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- PMI is an indicator of business activity– in the manufacturing and services sectors.
- It is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception about key business variables as compared with the previous month.
- The PMI is a number from 0 to 100:
- PMI above 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month;
- PMI under 50 represents a contraction, and
- A reading at 50 indicates no change.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
-
-
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Gupkar Declaration’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Gupkar Declaration?
- On August 4, 2019, first Gupkar declaration was signed before the abrogation of Article 370.
- On August 22, 2020, the six political parties of Jammu and Kashmir signed a statement titled as ‘Gupkar Declaration II’ to collectively fight against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The six parties have jointly stated the Centre’s decision to alter the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is ‘grossly unconstitutional’.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Gupkar Declaration?
- On August 4, 2019, first Gupkar declaration was signed before the abrogation of Article 370.
- On August 22, 2020, the six political parties of Jammu and Kashmir signed a statement titled as ‘Gupkar Declaration II’ to collectively fight against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The six parties have jointly stated the Centre’s decision to alter the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is ‘grossly unconstitutional’.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
-
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) is an initiative by
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- CAWACH:
- The Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) is an initiative by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- CAWACH supports innovations in the areas of diagnostics, devices, informatics including bio-informatics & information management systems, any intervention for the control of COVID-19 and/or startup ideas to address/mitigate various challenges faced by country/society due to the severe impact of COVID-19.
- It offers funding to the tune of Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 200 lakhs to selected startups.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- CAWACH:
- The Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH) is an initiative by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- CAWACH supports innovations in the areas of diagnostics, devices, informatics including bio-informatics & information management systems, any intervention for the control of COVID-19 and/or startup ideas to address/mitigate various challenges faced by country/society due to the severe impact of COVID-19.
- It offers funding to the tune of Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 200 lakhs to selected startups.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/07/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-7-october-2020/
