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:
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- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
- “Saral Jeevan Bima” is a non-linked non-participating individual pure risk premium life insurance plan unveiled recently by IRDAI.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is an autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India. It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India
- Saral Jeevan Bima:
- It is a standard individual term life insurance product unveiled recently by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI).
- This will help customers make an informed choice and reduce mis-selling.
- All life insurers will have to offer the standard product by January 1, 2021.
- Key features of the product- Saral Jeevan Bima:
- It will be a non-linked, non-participating individual pure risk premium life insurance plan providing for payment of the sum assured in lump sum to the nominee in case of the insured’s death during the policy term.
- Eligibility: The plan will be for those in the 18-65 years age group.
- Policy term will be 5-40 years.
- It allows for a maximum maturity age of 70 years.
- Sum assured will be a minimum of ₹5 lakh and a maximum of ₹25 lakh. Insurers, however, have the option of offering sum assured beyond ₹25 lakh with all other terms and conditions remaining the same.
- No restrictions: The product shall be offered to individuals without restrictions on gender, place of residence, travel, occupation or educational qualifications.
- There will be only one exclusion under the policy – exclusion for suicide.
- There will be no maturity benefit. Neither will there be any surrender value nor can any loan be taken against the product.
- The policy will also offer optional Accident Benefit and Permanent Disability Rider.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/saral-jeevan-bima/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is an autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India. It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India
- Saral Jeevan Bima:
- It is a standard individual term life insurance product unveiled recently by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI).
- This will help customers make an informed choice and reduce mis-selling.
- All life insurers will have to offer the standard product by January 1, 2021.
- Key features of the product- Saral Jeevan Bima:
- It will be a non-linked, non-participating individual pure risk premium life insurance plan providing for payment of the sum assured in lump sum to the nominee in case of the insured’s death during the policy term.
- Eligibility: The plan will be for those in the 18-65 years age group.
- Policy term will be 5-40 years.
- It allows for a maximum maturity age of 70 years.
- Sum assured will be a minimum of ₹5 lakh and a maximum of ₹25 lakh. Insurers, however, have the option of offering sum assured beyond ₹25 lakh with all other terms and conditions remaining the same.
- No restrictions: The product shall be offered to individuals without restrictions on gender, place of residence, travel, occupation or educational qualifications.
- There will be only one exclusion under the policy – exclusion for suicide.
- There will be no maturity benefit. Neither will there be any surrender value nor can any loan be taken against the product.
- The policy will also offer optional Accident Benefit and Permanent Disability Rider.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/saral-jeevan-bima/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Hong Kong Convention’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling:
- Under Ship Recycling Act, 2019, India has acceded to Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling under International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- IMO adopted the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in 2009.
- The guidelines are aimed at ensuring that ships, being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and the environment.
- Please note, the Convention is yet to come into force because it has not been ratified by 15 nations, representing 40 per cent of the world merchant shipping by gross tonnage (capacity) and a maximum annual ship recycling volume of not less than 3 per cent of the combined tonnage of the countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/national-authority-for-recycling-of-ships/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling:
- Under Ship Recycling Act, 2019, India has acceded to Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling under International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- IMO adopted the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in 2009.
- The guidelines are aimed at ensuring that ships, being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and the environment.
- Please note, the Convention is yet to come into force because it has not been ratified by 15 nations, representing 40 per cent of the world merchant shipping by gross tonnage (capacity) and a maximum annual ship recycling volume of not less than 3 per cent of the combined tonnage of the countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/national-authority-for-recycling-of-ships/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe ‘World Economic Outlook’ has been released by which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Comparison between India, Bangladesh per capita GDP:
- Context:
- This comparison is based on the International Monetary Fund’s latest update on the World Economic Outlook.
- Key findings:
- In 2020, growth of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will witness a contraction of over 10%.
- On average, India’s per capita GDP has been 24 per cent higher than Bangladesh’s during the last five years.
- But, in 2020, the per capita income of an average Bangladeshi citizen would be more than the per capita income of an average Indian citizen (This happened once in 1991 too). India’s per capita GDP, in nominal US dollar terms, is projected to be $1,876.53 in 2020, lower than $1,887.97 projected for Bangladesh.
- What is Per Capita Income?
- It is arrived at by dividing the total GDP by the total population.
- Three reasons why India’s per capita income has fallen below Bangladesh this year
- Growth rate: Both countries have been growing faster in 2004. But, since 2017 onwards, India’s growth rate has decelerated sharply while Bangladesh’s has become even faster.
- Population growth: In the last 15 years, India’s population grew faster (around 21%) than Bangladesh’s population (just under 18%).
- The most immediate factor was the relative impact of Covid-19 on the two economies in 2020. While India’s GDP is set to reduce by 10%, Bangladesh’s is expected to grow by almost 4%.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/comparison-between-india-bangladesh-per-capita-gdp/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Comparison between India, Bangladesh per capita GDP:
- Context:
- This comparison is based on the International Monetary Fund’s latest update on the World Economic Outlook.
- Key findings:
- In 2020, growth of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will witness a contraction of over 10%.
- On average, India’s per capita GDP has been 24 per cent higher than Bangladesh’s during the last five years.
- But, in 2020, the per capita income of an average Bangladeshi citizen would be more than the per capita income of an average Indian citizen (This happened once in 1991 too). India’s per capita GDP, in nominal US dollar terms, is projected to be $1,876.53 in 2020, lower than $1,887.97 projected for Bangladesh.
- What is Per Capita Income?
- It is arrived at by dividing the total GDP by the total population.
- Three reasons why India’s per capita income has fallen below Bangladesh this year
- Growth rate: Both countries have been growing faster in 2004. But, since 2017 onwards, India’s growth rate has decelerated sharply while Bangladesh’s has become even faster.
- Population growth: In the last 15 years, India’s population grew faster (around 21%) than Bangladesh’s population (just under 18%).
- The most immediate factor was the relative impact of Covid-19 on the two economies in 2020. While India’s GDP is set to reduce by 10%, Bangladesh’s is expected to grow by almost 4%.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/comparison-between-india-bangladesh-per-capita-gdp/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsNational Good Laboratory Practice Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) was established by the:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA):
- The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, established the National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) with the approval of the Union Cabinet on April 24, 2002.
- NGCMA is the National body which grants GLP certification to test facilities (TFs) conducting safety studies on new chemicals of the above-mentioned categories in accordance with OECD Principles of GLP and OECD Council norms.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/india-designated-vice-chair-of-oecd-working-group-on-glp/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About the National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA):
- The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, established the National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) with the approval of the Union Cabinet on April 24, 2002.
- NGCMA is the National body which grants GLP certification to test facilities (TFs) conducting safety studies on new chemicals of the above-mentioned categories in accordance with OECD Principles of GLP and OECD Council norms.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/india-designated-vice-chair-of-oecd-working-group-on-glp/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following country is not a member of “Five Eyes” group of nations?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. These countries are parties to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence.
- India joins UK-led fight against encrypted online messages.
- The UK and India are joined by the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
- It marks an expansion of the so-called “Five Eyes” group of nations, a global alliance on intelligence issues, to include India and Japan.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. These countries are parties to the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence.
- India joins UK-led fight against encrypted online messages.
- The UK and India are joined by the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
- It marks an expansion of the so-called “Five Eyes” group of nations, a global alliance on intelligence issues, to include India and Japan.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Broadcast Audience Research Council’, consider the following statements:
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- It is an autonomous public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India.
- It provides news coverage and information of the region in both English and Hindi.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Broadcast Audience Research Council:
- It is an industry body jointly owned by advertisers, ad agencies, and broadcasting companies, represented by the Indian Society of Advertisers, the Indian Broadcasting Foundation and the Advertising Agencies Association of India.
- Created in 2010.
- I&B Ministry notified the Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India on January 10, 2014 and registered BARC in July 2015 under these guidelines, to carry out television ratings in India.
- Why in News?
- BARC has announced the suspension of audience estimates and ratings for all news channels for the next three months.
- This is to improve “statistical robustness and to significantly hamper the potential attempts of infiltrating the panel homes”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Broadcast Audience Research Council:
- It is an industry body jointly owned by advertisers, ad agencies, and broadcasting companies, represented by the Indian Society of Advertisers, the Indian Broadcasting Foundation and the Advertising Agencies Association of India.
- Created in 2010.
- I&B Ministry notified the Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India on January 10, 2014 and registered BARC in July 2015 under these guidelines, to carry out television ratings in India.
- Why in News?
- BARC has announced the suspension of audience estimates and ratings for all news channels for the next three months.
- This is to improve “statistical robustness and to significantly hamper the potential attempts of infiltrating the panel homes”.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) is located in Odisha.
- The Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is known for successful conservation of elephants.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP):
- Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The park is known for successful conservation of elephants which is the principal species here.
- It is also a home to a number of threatened wild animals and birds. Chandaka landscape got a sanctuary status in 1982 notification of Government adjacent to temple city, Bhubaneswar popularly known as pachyderm country.
- It is the only zoological park in India to become an institutional member of World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA).
- Host zoo for white tigers. White tigers born to normal coloured parents in the year 1980.
- First captive breeding centre for endangered Gharials in the year 1980.
- Kanjia Lake – A wetland of National importance (2006).
- Conservation Breeding Centres for Indian Pangolin and Long billed vultures.
- First record of breeding of Indian Ratels in captivity (in 2012).
- Only zoo in India after which an express train (Nandankanan Express) has been named by Indian Railways.
- One among the three zoos in India for breeding Long billed vulture.
- First birth of Melanistic tiger in captivity in the year 2014.
- Why in News?
- The zoo has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP):
- Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The park is known for successful conservation of elephants which is the principal species here.
- It is also a home to a number of threatened wild animals and birds. Chandaka landscape got a sanctuary status in 1982 notification of Government adjacent to temple city, Bhubaneswar popularly known as pachyderm country.
- It is the only zoological park in India to become an institutional member of World Association of Zoos and Aquarium (WAZA).
- Host zoo for white tigers. White tigers born to normal coloured parents in the year 1980.
- First captive breeding centre for endangered Gharials in the year 1980.
- Kanjia Lake – A wetland of National importance (2006).
- Conservation Breeding Centres for Indian Pangolin and Long billed vultures.
- First record of breeding of Indian Ratels in captivity (in 2012).
- Only zoo in India after which an express train (Nandankanan Express) has been named by Indian Railways.
- One among the three zoos in India for breeding Long billed vulture.
- First birth of Melanistic tiger in captivity in the year 2014.
- Why in News?
- The zoo has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Gupkar Declaration II’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration:
- It is a new grouping comprising various political parties.
- The goal is to fight for Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
- Background:
- 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.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration:
- It is a new grouping comprising various political parties.
- The goal is to fight for Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
- Background:
- 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.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsArrange the following places in the direction of North to South:
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- Osaka
- Shanghai
- Honk Kong
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Taiwan Strait:
- The Taiwan Strait is a 110-mile-wide channel that separates mainland China from the island of Taiwan.
- It is also known as the Formosa Strait or the Tai-hai (the Tai Sea).
- The Taiwan Strait makes up part of the South China Sea, and its northern portion is linked to the East China Sea.
- The strait borders the south eastern part of China and runs along the eastern part of China’s Fujian Province.
- Why in News?
- S. warship in Taiwan Strait enrages China. China claims sovereignty over the island and surrounding seas.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Taiwan Strait:
- The Taiwan Strait is a 110-mile-wide channel that separates mainland China from the island of Taiwan.
- It is also known as the Formosa Strait or the Tai-hai (the Tai Sea).
- The Taiwan Strait makes up part of the South China Sea, and its northern portion is linked to the East China Sea.
- The strait borders the south eastern part of China and runs along the eastern part of China’s Fujian Province.
- Why in News?
- S. warship in Taiwan Strait enrages China. China claims sovereignty over the island and surrounding seas.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Eat Right Movement is launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018.
- The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 90% in three years.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Eat Right Movement:
- Launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018.
- The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 30% in three years.
- It also aims to engage and enable citizens to improve their health and well-being by making the right food choices.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Eat Right Movement:
- Launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2018.
- The movement aims to cut down salt/sugar and oil consumption by 30% in three years.
- It also aims to engage and enable citizens to improve their health and well-being by making the right food choices.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-october-2020/
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