INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Finance Commission of India:
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- It is constituted by the Parliament under article 280 of the Constitution.
- The First Finance Commission was constituted under the chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952.
- Fifteenth Finance Commissions have been constituted so far at intervals of every five years.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
- S2: The First Finance Commission was constituted vide Presidential Order dated 22.11.1951 under the chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952.
- S3: Fifteenth Finance Commissions have been constituted so far at intervals of every five years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/fifteenth-finance-commission/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
- S2: The First Finance Commission was constituted vide Presidential Order dated 22.11.1951 under the chairmanship of Shri K.C. Neogy on 6th April, 1952.
- S3: Fifteenth Finance Commissions have been constituted so far at intervals of every five years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/fifteenth-finance-commission/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Competition Commission of India (CCI):
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- It is a statutory body of the Government of India.
- CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the President of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: CCI is a statutory body of the Government of India, responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 throughout India and to prevent activities that have an adverse effect on competition.
- S2: CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/cci-to-probe-googles-abuse-of-position/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: CCI is a statutory body of the Government of India, responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002 throughout India and to prevent activities that have an adverse effect on competition.
- S2: CCI consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/cci-to-probe-googles-abuse-of-position/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIn which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of OPEC plus group?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/what-is-the-opec-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/what-is-the-opec-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about the Polavaram project?
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- The dam is being built across the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.
- Its reservoir spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa States.
- The project was accorded national status in 2014 in the Andhra Pradesh Bifurcation Act.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the Polavaram project:
- The dam is being built across the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.
- It will facilitate an inter-basin transfer to the Krishna river basin through its Right canal.
- Its reservoir spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa States also.
- The project is a multipurpose major terminal reservoir project for development of Irrigation, Hydropower and drinking water facilities.
- The project was accorded national status in 2014 in the Andhra Pradesh Bifurcation Act and its design was changed.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/polavaram-project-3/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the Polavaram project:
- The dam is being built across the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh.
- It will facilitate an inter-basin transfer to the Krishna river basin through its Right canal.
- Its reservoir spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa States also.
- The project is a multipurpose major terminal reservoir project for development of Irrigation, Hydropower and drinking water facilities.
- The project was accorded national status in 2014 in the Andhra Pradesh Bifurcation Act and its design was changed.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/polavaram-project-3/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established by a Government Notification using the powers of Section 3 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- About National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- It is a specialised body set up 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.
- With the establishment of the NGT, India became the third country in the world to set up a specialised environmental tribunal, only after Australia and New Zealand, and the first developing country to do so.
- NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
- The NGT has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four.
- S1: National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established by a Government Notification using the powers of Section 3 of the NGT Act 2010.
- S2: Two important acts – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
- More: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/22/insights-into-editorial-the-hues-in-the-green-tribunals-resilient-journey/
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/ngt-links-firecracker-sales-to-air-quality/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- About National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- It is a specialised body set up 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.
- With the establishment of the NGT, India became the third country in the world to set up a specialised environmental tribunal, only after Australia and New Zealand, and the first developing country to do so.
- NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
- The NGT has five places of sittings, New Delhi is the Principal place of sitting and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai are the other four.
- S1: National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established by a Government Notification using the powers of Section 3 of the NGT Act 2010.
- S2: Two important acts – Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 have been kept out of NGT’s jurisdiction.
- More: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/22/insights-into-editorial-the-hues-in-the-green-tribunals-resilient-journey/
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/ngt-links-firecracker-sales-to-air-quality/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is the process called in which DNA is transcribed into mRNA?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In molecular biology, messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein.
- Transcription is when RNA is made from DNA. During transcription, RNA polymerase makes a copy of a gene from the DNA to mRNA as needed.
- What is the difference between transcription and translation?
- The translation is the process of protein synthesis where the information on RNA is expressed in the form of polypeptide chains. Transcription is the first step in gene expression. The translation is the second and final step of gene expression. Transcription occurs before translation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/pfizer-vaccine/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- In molecular biology, messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein.
- Transcription is when RNA is made from DNA. During transcription, RNA polymerase makes a copy of a gene from the DNA to mRNA as needed.
- What is the difference between transcription and translation?
- The translation is the process of protein synthesis where the information on RNA is expressed in the form of polypeptide chains. Transcription is the first step in gene expression. The translation is the second and final step of gene expression. Transcription occurs before translation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/pfizer-vaccine/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe “Inclusive Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable”, this year (2020) theme for:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: India Mobile Congress (IMC):
- Context:
- Fourth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) was inaugurated recently. To be held virtually this year given the ongoing pandemic.
- Theme – “Inclusive Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable”.
- Key Points:
- IMC is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- IMC is considered the largest Digital Technology Forum in Asia for bringing together the industry, Government, academia, and other ecosystem players to discuss the latest industry technology trends around major themes such as SG, Artificial Intelligence (Al), Internet of things (loT) etc.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: India Mobile Congress (IMC):
- Context:
- Fourth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) was inaugurated recently. To be held virtually this year given the ongoing pandemic.
- Theme – “Inclusive Innovation – Smart I Secure I Sustainable”.
- Key Points:
- IMC is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- IMC is considered the largest Digital Technology Forum in Asia for bringing together the industry, Government, academia, and other ecosystem players to discuss the latest industry technology trends around major themes such as SG, Artificial Intelligence (Al), Internet of things (loT) etc.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Kashmiri saffron was given a geographical indication tag by the Department Of Agriculture Kashmir.
- In 2010-11, the union agriculture ministry introduced the National Mission on Saffron to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Saffron cultivated in the Kashmir valley has received Geographical Indication Tag by Geographical Indications Registry.
- It is long, thick and has natural deep red colour. Also, it has high aroma and is processed without adding any chemicals.
- The colour of the saffron is unique due to the high quantity of crocin. It has a rich flavour because of safranal and the bitterness is due to the presence of
- The Kashmir Saffron is the only saffron in the world that is grown at an altitude of 1,600 metres.
- The saffron available in Kashmir is of three types: Lachha Saffron’, ‘Mongra Saffron’ and ‘Guchhi Saffron’.
- S2: National Saffron Mission launched in 2010-11 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir. It focused on several measures to improve its farming, the measures were still limited to the specified areas of Kashmir.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Saffron cultivated in the Kashmir valley has received Geographical Indication Tag by Geographical Indications Registry.
- It is long, thick and has natural deep red colour. Also, it has high aroma and is processed without adding any chemicals.
- The colour of the saffron is unique due to the high quantity of crocin. It has a rich flavour because of safranal and the bitterness is due to the presence of
- The Kashmir Saffron is the only saffron in the world that is grown at an altitude of 1,600 metres.
- The saffron available in Kashmir is of three types: Lachha Saffron’, ‘Mongra Saffron’ and ‘Guchhi Saffron’.
- S2: National Saffron Mission launched in 2010-11 to rejuvenate saffron cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir. It focused on several measures to improve its farming, the measures were still limited to the specified areas of Kashmir.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Maldives is located north of India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean.
- Both India and Maldives are founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Maldives is located south of India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean.
- S2: Both nations are founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the South Asian Economic Union and signatories to the South Asia Free Trade Agreement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Maldives is located south of India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean.
- S2: Both nations are founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the South Asian Economic Union and signatories to the South Asia Free Trade Agreement.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-november-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhat is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?
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- Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop.
- Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.
- Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tillage is an agriculture land preparation through mechanical agitation which includes digging, stirring and overturning.
- S1: Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage.
- S2: Direct Seeded Rice Zero-Tillage DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery, and can be done in zero-tillage conditions.
- S3: If crops are not burnt and land is prepared through mechanical agitation, carbon sequestration remains possible.
Source: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tillage is an agriculture land preparation through mechanical agitation which includes digging, stirring and overturning.
- S1: Zero tillage is the process where the crop seed will be sown through drillers without prior land preparation and disturbing the soil where previous crop stubbles are present. Zero tillage not only reduce the cost of cultivation it also reduces the soil erosion, crop duration and irrigation requirement and weed effect which is better than tillage. Zero Tillage (ZT) also called No Tillage or Nil Tillage.
- S2: Direct Seeded Rice Zero-Tillage DSR is an alternative crop establishment method for rice where seeds are sown directly without raising them in a nursery, and can be done in zero-tillage conditions.
- S3: If crops are not burnt and land is prepared through mechanical agitation, carbon sequestration remains possible.
Source: UPSC CSE 2020
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