INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Bru or Reang are a community indigenous to Northeast India.
- In Tripura, Bru are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the northeastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram.
- S2: In Tripura, they are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. In Mizoram, they have been targeted by groups that do not consider them indigenous to the state.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the northeastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram.
- S2: In Tripura, they are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. In Mizoram, they have been targeted by groups that do not consider them indigenous to the state.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Jet Streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
- Only some cyclones develop an eye.
- The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 degree Celsius lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/hurricane-iota/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/hurricane-iota/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the provisions contained in part III of the Constitution of India, Consider the following statements:
- The right to get the Fundamental Rights protected is in itself a fundamental right.
- The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution.
- All rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India can be enforced under Article 32.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Article 32 confers the right to remedies for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of an aggrieved citizen. In other words, the right to get the Fundamental Rights protected is in itself a fundamental right. This makes the fundamental rights real.
- S2: The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution. Hence, it cannot be abridged or taken away even by way of an amendment to the Constitution.
- S3: Only the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be enforced under Article 32 and not any other right like non-fundamental constitutional rights, statutory rights, and customary rights and so on.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Article 32 confers the right to remedies for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of an aggrieved citizen. In other words, the right to get the Fundamental Rights protected is in itself a fundamental right. This makes the fundamental rights real.
- S2: The Supreme Court has ruled that Article 32 is a basic feature of the Constitution. Hence, it cannot be abridged or taken away even by way of an amendment to the Constitution.
- S3: Only the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution can be enforced under Article 32 and not any other right like non-fundamental constitutional rights, statutory rights, and customary rights and so on.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsRBI constituted KV Kamath committee was in news recently, it was set up to look into a/an/the:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- In August this year, RBI set up a committee headed by K.V. Kamath on restructuring of loans impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The Committee was tasked to recommend parameters for one-time restructuring of corporate loans.
- Recommendations made by the Committee:
- Graded approach to restructuring of stressed accounts based on severity of the impact on the borrowers- Banks can classify the accounts into mild, moderate and severe as recommended by the committee.
- Five financial parameters to gauge the health of sectors facing difficulties- total outside liabilities to adjusted tangible networth, total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda), debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), current ratio and average debt service coverage ratio (ADSCR).
- 26 sectors have been identified including auto, aviation, construction, hospitality, power, real estate and tourism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/rbis-debt-restructuring-scheme/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- In August this year, RBI set up a committee headed by K.V. Kamath on restructuring of loans impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The Committee was tasked to recommend parameters for one-time restructuring of corporate loans.
- Recommendations made by the Committee:
- Graded approach to restructuring of stressed accounts based on severity of the impact on the borrowers- Banks can classify the accounts into mild, moderate and severe as recommended by the committee.
- Five financial parameters to gauge the health of sectors facing difficulties- total outside liabilities to adjusted tangible networth, total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda), debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), current ratio and average debt service coverage ratio (ADSCR).
- 26 sectors have been identified including auto, aviation, construction, hospitality, power, real estate and tourism.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/rbis-debt-restructuring-scheme/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe Government of India established the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), under the:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), a think-tank under the Union Home Ministry has published guidelines to aid law enforcement agencies to identify fake news and videos.
- What is Fake news?
- Fake news is news, stories or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers.
- Usually, these stories are created to influence people’s views, push a political agenda or cause confusion and can often be a profitable business for online publishers.
- There are three elements to fake news: Mistrust, misinformation and manipulation.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), a think-tank under the Union Home Ministry has published guidelines to aid law enforcement agencies to identify fake news and videos.
- What is Fake news?
- Fake news is news, stories or hoaxes created to deliberately misinform or deceive readers.
- Usually, these stories are created to influence people’s views, push a political agenda or cause confusion and can often be a profitable business for online publishers.
- There are three elements to fake news: Mistrust, misinformation and manipulation.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsArticle 363-A was inserted in the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, this amendment is best known for:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 363-A:
- Article 363-A was inserted in the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971. This amendment is best known for abolition of Privy Purse.
- Why in News?
- A grandson of the last Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Police seeking registration of an FIR on a few other Nizam’s heirs alleging that they have used false documents to lay claim to the £35 million Nizam’s Fund lying in a U.K. bank.
- He said, this move amounted to violation of Article 363-A of the Constitution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 363-A:
- Article 363-A was inserted in the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971. This amendment is best known for abolition of Privy Purse.
- Why in News?
- A grandson of the last Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Police seeking registration of an FIR on a few other Nizam’s heirs alleging that they have used false documents to lay claim to the £35 million Nizam’s Fund lying in a U.K. bank.
- He said, this move amounted to violation of Article 363-A of the Constitution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), consider the following statements:
- It is the 4th generation Anti-Tank Missile.
- It has been developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM)
- QRSAM is a canister-based system, which means that it is stored and operated from specially designed compartments.
- It is a short range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, primarily designed and developed by DRDO to provide a protective shield to moving armoured columns of the Army from enemy aerial attacks.
- The entire weapon system has been configured on a mobile and manoeuvrable platform and is capable of providing air defence on the move.
- It has been designed for induction into the Army and has a range of 25 to 30 km.
- The 5 missiles developed under IGMDP program are:
- Prithvi: Short range surface to surface ballistic missile.
- Agni: Ballistic missiles with different ranges, i.e. Agni (1,2,3,4,5)
- Trishul: Short range low level surface to air missile.
- Nag: 3rd generation anti-tank missile.
- Akash: Medium range surface to air missile.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM)
- QRSAM is a canister-based system, which means that it is stored and operated from specially designed compartments.
- It is a short range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, primarily designed and developed by DRDO to provide a protective shield to moving armoured columns of the Army from enemy aerial attacks.
- The entire weapon system has been configured on a mobile and manoeuvrable platform and is capable of providing air defence on the move.
- It has been designed for induction into the Army and has a range of 25 to 30 km.
- The 5 missiles developed under IGMDP program are:
- Prithvi: Short range surface to surface ballistic missile.
- Agni: Ballistic missiles with different ranges, i.e. Agni (1,2,3,4,5)
- Trishul: Short range low level surface to air missile.
- Nag: 3rd generation anti-tank missile.
- Akash: Medium range surface to air missile.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe Lilavati Award is an initiative of the:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Lilavati Award 2020 launched:
- The Lilavati Award is an initiative of the technical education regulator, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and it aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with ‘equality and fairness’.
- The theme of the Lilavati Award is women’s empowerment. It aims to create awareness about issues like sanitation, hygiene, health and nutrition using ‘traditional Indian values’.
- It also aims to create awareness about issues like literacy, employment, technology, credit, marketing, innovation, skill development, natural resources, and rights among women.
- Entries for the Award can be submitted at the institution or team level, comprising students or faculty or both from AICTE approved institutions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Lilavati Award 2020 launched:
- The Lilavati Award is an initiative of the technical education regulator, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and it aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with ‘equality and fairness’.
- The theme of the Lilavati Award is women’s empowerment. It aims to create awareness about issues like sanitation, hygiene, health and nutrition using ‘traditional Indian values’.
- It also aims to create awareness about issues like literacy, employment, technology, credit, marketing, innovation, skill development, natural resources, and rights among women.
- Entries for the Award can be submitted at the institution or team level, comprising students or faculty or both from AICTE approved institutions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/11/18/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-18-november-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsBura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, sometimes seen in news, is located in the state of:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km², on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995.
- It is one of the protected site under Indian Rhino Vision 2020 program.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km², on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995.
- It is one of the protected site under Indian Rhino Vision 2020 program.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- Olive Ridley Turtles are largely found in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
- Gharial are largely found in Chilka Lake
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 km² tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin.
- Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary located in Odisha and is a very popular tourist attraction of Odisha in India. It is the world’s largest nesting beach for Olive Ridley Turtles. It extends from Dhamra River mouth in the north to Brahmani river mouth in the south.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/01/15/odisha-celebrates-1st-turtle-festival-in-puri/
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/18/world-crocodile-day/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400 km² tri-state protected area in northern India for the protection of the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river dolphin.
- Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary located in Odisha and is a very popular tourist attraction of Odisha in India. It is the world’s largest nesting beach for Olive Ridley Turtles. It extends from Dhamra River mouth in the north to Brahmani river mouth in the south.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/01/15/odisha-celebrates-1st-turtle-festival-in-puri/
https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/06/18/world-crocodile-day/