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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to characteristics of tropical cyclones:
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- A tropical cyclone is a rapid rotating storm originating over tropical oceans with high pressure centre.
- The central part of the system where the weather is normally calm and free of clouds.
- The winds blow counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Characteristics of tropical cyclones
- A tropical cyclone is a rapid rotating storm originating over tropical oceans from where it draws the energy to develop.
- It has a low pressure centre and clouds spiraling towards the eyewall surrounding the “eye”, the central part of the system where the weather is normally calm and free of clouds.
- Its diameter is typically around 200 to 500 km, but can reach 1000 km. A tropical cyclone brings very violent winds, torrential rain, high waves and, in some cases, very destructive storm surges and coastal flooding.
- The winds blow counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphereand clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Tropical cyclones above a certain strength are given names in the interests of public safety.
- Different terminology is used for this weather phenomenon depending on the location:
- In the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern and central North Pacific Ocean, it is called “hurricane“
- In the western North Pacific, it is called “typhoon“
- In the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, it is called “cyclone“
- In western South Pacific and southeast Indian Ocean, it is called “severe tropical cyclone”
- In the southwest Indian Ocean, it is called “tropical cyclone”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/why-floods-occur-in-hyderabad/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: Characteristics of tropical cyclones
- A tropical cyclone is a rapid rotating storm originating over tropical oceans from where it draws the energy to develop.
- It has a low pressure centre and clouds spiraling towards the eyewall surrounding the “eye”, the central part of the system where the weather is normally calm and free of clouds.
- Its diameter is typically around 200 to 500 km, but can reach 1000 km. A tropical cyclone brings very violent winds, torrential rain, high waves and, in some cases, very destructive storm surges and coastal flooding.
- The winds blow counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphereand clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Tropical cyclones above a certain strength are given names in the interests of public safety.
- Different terminology is used for this weather phenomenon depending on the location:
- In the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, the North Atlantic Ocean and the eastern and central North Pacific Ocean, it is called “hurricane“
- In the western North Pacific, it is called “typhoon“
- In the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, it is called “cyclone“
- In western South Pacific and southeast Indian Ocean, it is called “severe tropical cyclone”
- In the southwest Indian Ocean, it is called “tropical cyclone”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/why-floods-occur-in-hyderabad/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Rashtriya Barh Ayog (RBA) or the National Flood Commission, was set up by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in 1976.
- Currently, there is no national-level flood control authority in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- At least 43 years after India’s first and last commission on floods was constituted, there is no national-level flood control authority in the country so far.
- Rashtriya Barh Ayog (RBA), or the National Flood Commission, was set up by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in 1976, to study India’s flood-control measures after the projects launched under the National Flood Control Programme of 1954 failed to achieve much success.
- In 1980, the RBA made 207 recommendations and four broad observations.
- First, it said there was no increase in rainfall in India and, thus, the increase in floods was due to anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, drainage congestion and badly planned development works.
- Second, it questioned the effectiveness of the methods adopted to control floods, such as embankments and reservoirs, and suggested that the construction of these structures be halted till their efficacy was assessed.
- Third, it said there has to be consolidated efforts among the states and the Centre to take up research and policy initiatives to control floods.
- Fourth, it recommended a dynamic strategy to cope with the changing nature of floods. An analysis of the report suggested that the problem began with the methods of estimating flood-prone areas of the country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/why-floods-occur-in-hyderabad/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- At least 43 years after India’s first and last commission on floods was constituted, there is no national-level flood control authority in the country so far.
- Rashtriya Barh Ayog (RBA), or the National Flood Commission, was set up by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in 1976, to study India’s flood-control measures after the projects launched under the National Flood Control Programme of 1954 failed to achieve much success.
- In 1980, the RBA made 207 recommendations and four broad observations.
- First, it said there was no increase in rainfall in India and, thus, the increase in floods was due to anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, drainage congestion and badly planned development works.
- Second, it questioned the effectiveness of the methods adopted to control floods, such as embankments and reservoirs, and suggested that the construction of these structures be halted till their efficacy was assessed.
- Third, it said there has to be consolidated efforts among the states and the Centre to take up research and policy initiatives to control floods.
- Fourth, it recommended a dynamic strategy to cope with the changing nature of floods. An analysis of the report suggested that the problem began with the methods of estimating flood-prone areas of the country.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/why-floods-occur-in-hyderabad/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) was founded in 1918 by Lord Chelmsford.
- The NIN has formulated ‘Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)’ for Indians.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Hyderabad-based premier research body of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a new set of guidelines, updating norms on recommended dietary allowances (RDA), which is the average daily intake needed for a nutritious diet. Besides several other recommendations, a salient point in the report released this week is the upward revision of the ‘ideal’ weight of Indian men and women.
- Stat1: Sir Robert McCarrison, the founder Director of NIN, is justifiably credited to be the father of nutrition research in India.
- The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) is an Indian Public health, Nutrition and Translational research center located in Hyderabad, India. The institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Medical Research, located in the vicinity of Osmania University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/affordability-of-nutritious-diets-in-rural-india/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Hyderabad-based premier research body of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released a new set of guidelines, updating norms on recommended dietary allowances (RDA), which is the average daily intake needed for a nutritious diet. Besides several other recommendations, a salient point in the report released this week is the upward revision of the ‘ideal’ weight of Indian men and women.
- Stat1: Sir Robert McCarrison, the founder Director of NIN, is justifiably credited to be the father of nutrition research in India.
- The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) is an Indian Public health, Nutrition and Translational research center located in Hyderabad, India. The institute is one of the oldest research centers in India, and the largest center, under the Indian Council of Medical Research, located in the vicinity of Osmania University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/affordability-of-nutritious-diets-in-rural-india/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Cox’s Bazar.
- According to the Ministry of Home Affairs there are approximately 10,000 Rohingyas living in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: According to the Ministry of Home Affairs there are approximately 40,000 Rohingyas living in India. They have reportedly reached India from Bangladesh through the land route over the years.
- Stat1: Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They speak a dialect of Bengali, as opposed to the commonly spoken Burmese language.
- Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh): The world’s largest refugee settlement, inhabited mostly by Rohingya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/myanmar-rohingya-an-overview-of-the-crisis/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: According to the Ministry of Home Affairs there are approximately 40,000 Rohingyas living in India. They have reportedly reached India from Bangladesh through the land route over the years.
- Stat1: Rohingya are an ethnic group, largely comprising Muslims, who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They speak a dialect of Bengali, as opposed to the commonly spoken Burmese language.
- Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh): The world’s largest refugee settlement, inhabited mostly by Rohingya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/myanmar-rohingya-an-overview-of-the-crisis/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘United Nations Human Rights Council’, consider the following statements:
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- UN-HRC is an inter-governmental body
- It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: United Nations Human Rights Council
- The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
- It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/un-human-rights-council-3/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: United Nations Human Rights Council
- The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of 47 States responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
- It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/un-human-rights-council-3/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Arab countries have officially established diplomatic relations with Israel?
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- Kuwait
- Bahrain
- UAE
- Qatar
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Israel and Bahrain to formalise diplomatic ties:
- Israel and Bahrain have officially established diplomatic relations by signing a US-brokered agreement.
- The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain became only the third and fourth Arab states to agree to normalise ties with Israel, following Israel’s 1979 peace deal with Egypt and a 1994 pact with Jordan.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Israel and Bahrain to formalise diplomatic ties:
- Israel and Bahrain have officially established diplomatic relations by signing a US-brokered agreement.
- The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain became only the third and fourth Arab states to agree to normalise ties with Israel, following Israel’s 1979 peace deal with Egypt and a 1994 pact with Jordan.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points“Skinks of India” is a recent publication by which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Skinks of India by ZSI:
- “Skinks of India” is a recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Key findings:
- India is home to 62 species of skinks and about 57% of all the skinks found in India (33 species) are endemic.
- They are found in all kinds of habitats in the country, from the Himalayas to the coasts and from dense forests to the deserts.
- With 1,602 species of skinks across the world, making it the largest family of lizards, their occurrence in India is less than 4 % of the global diversity.
- What are Skinks?
- With long bodies, relatively small or no legs, no pronounced neck and glossy scales, skinks are common reptiles.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Skinks of India by ZSI:
- “Skinks of India” is a recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Key findings:
- India is home to 62 species of skinks and about 57% of all the skinks found in India (33 species) are endemic.
- They are found in all kinds of habitats in the country, from the Himalayas to the coasts and from dense forests to the deserts.
- With 1,602 species of skinks across the world, making it the largest family of lizards, their occurrence in India is less than 4 % of the global diversity.
- What are Skinks?
- With long bodies, relatively small or no legs, no pronounced neck and glossy scales, skinks are common reptiles.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe ‘SLINEX 20’ is a series of naval exercises between the Indian Navy and the:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- SLINEX 20:
- It is a series of naval exercises between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy.
- The latest edition will be held off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
- The first SLINEX took place in 2005.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- SLINEX 20:
- It is a series of naval exercises between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy.
- The latest edition will be held off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
- The first SLINEX took place in 2005.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The major production centres for footwear, leather and leather products in India are located in the States of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
- The Leather industry in India accounts for around 20% of the world’s leather production of hides/skins.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: The Leather industry in India accounts for around 12.9% of the world’s leather production of hides/skins and handles a robust annual production of about 3 bn sq. ft. of leather. The country accounts for 9% of the world’s footwear production. The industry is known for its consistency in high export earnings and it is among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country.
- Stat1: The major production centres for footwear, leather and leather products in India are located in the States of Tamil Nadu – Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, Vellore, Pernambut, Trichy, Dindigul and Erode; West Bengal – Kolkata; Uttar Pradesh – Kanpur, Agra, Noida, Saharanpur; Maharashtra – Mumbai; Punjab – Jalandhar; Karnataka – Bengaluru; Telengana Hyderabad; Haryana – Ambala, Gurgaon, Panchkula, Karnal and Faridabad; Delhi; Madhya Pradesh – Dewas; Kerala – Kozhikode and Ernakulam / Cochin; Rajasthan; Jaipur; Jammu & Kashmir; Srinagar.
- Scale India App:
- The Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) has recently announced the launch of the Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees (SCALE) India android app in order to provide a single platform to integrate quality assurance across all of its services.
- Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) was set up in 2012 after getting approval by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Source: Stat2: The Leather industry in India accounts for around 12.9% of the world’s leather production of hides/skins and handles a robust annual production of about 3 bn sq. ft. of leather. The country accounts for 9% of the world’s footwear production. The industry is known for its consistency in high export earnings and it is among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country.
- Stat1: The major production centres for footwear, leather and leather products in India are located in the States of Tamil Nadu – Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, Vellore, Pernambut, Trichy, Dindigul and Erode; West Bengal – Kolkata; Uttar Pradesh – Kanpur, Agra, Noida, Saharanpur; Maharashtra – Mumbai; Punjab – Jalandhar; Karnataka – Bengaluru; Telengana Hyderabad; Haryana – Ambala, Gurgaon, Panchkula, Karnal and Faridabad; Delhi; Madhya Pradesh – Dewas; Kerala – Kozhikode and Ernakulam / Cochin; Rajasthan; Jaipur; Jammu & Kashmir; Srinagar.
- Scale India App:
- The Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) has recently announced the launch of the Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees (SCALE) India android app in order to provide a single platform to integrate quality assurance across all of its services.
- Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) was set up in 2012 after getting approval by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC):
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- NSDC is a not-for-profit public limited company.
- The GOI through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 51% of the share capital of NSDC.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).
- NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
- NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives.
- Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
- NSDC acts as a catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training. It also develops appropriate models to enhance, support and coordinate private sector initiatives.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company incorporated on July 31, 2008 under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013).
- NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC, while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
- NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organisation provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives.
- Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
- NSDC acts as a catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training. It also develops appropriate models to enhance, support and coordinate private sector initiatives.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/19/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-19-october-2020/
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