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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- India has built Integrated check posts (ICPs) only on the borders with Bangladesh and Nepal.
- On the Indian side, the Integrated check posts are built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI), which is under MInistry of Home Affairs.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
India and Nepal recently launched the construction of integrated check post (ICP) at Nepalgunj.
ICP will smoothen cross-border movement of cargo trucks by bringing customs and immigration facilities under one roof.
This will be the third ICP on the India-Nepal border and similar facilities at Birgunj and Biratnagar were operationalised in April 2018 and January 2020. India has also built ICPs on the borders with neighbours such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
A portion on the Indian side is being built at Rupaidiha by Lands Ports Authority of India.
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Solution: b)
India and Nepal recently launched the construction of integrated check post (ICP) at Nepalgunj.
ICP will smoothen cross-border movement of cargo trucks by bringing customs and immigration facilities under one roof.
This will be the third ICP on the India-Nepal border and similar facilities at Birgunj and Biratnagar were operationalised in April 2018 and January 2020. India has also built ICPs on the borders with neighbours such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
A portion on the Indian side is being built at Rupaidiha by Lands Ports Authority of India.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsTristan da Cunha Islands, recently seen in news is located in
Correct
Solution: c)
Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife in an area of the South Atlantic three times the size of the United Kingdom.
The sanctuary will be the biggest “no-take zone” in the Atlantic Ocean and the fourth biggest anywhere in the world.
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Solution: c)
Tristan da Cunha, an island with 245 permanent residents, is creating a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife in an area of the South Atlantic three times the size of the United Kingdom.
The sanctuary will be the biggest “no-take zone” in the Atlantic Ocean and the fourth biggest anywhere in the world.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal.
- National Green Tribunal was established by an act of parliament for effective and expeditious disposal of casesrelating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
- The Tribunal is bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure.
- NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
National Green Tribunal:
- Established on 18th October, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
- Established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
- New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
- The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
- NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
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Solution: b)
National Green Tribunal:
- Established on 18th October, 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
- Established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
- New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other four places of sitting of the Tribunal.
- The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
- NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of filing of the same.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
- Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization of low-lyingcoastal and small island countries.
- The main purpose of the alliance is to consolidate the voices of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to address global warming.
- AOSIS partners with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to effectively influence climate negotiations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
AOSIS is a coalition of 44 small island and low-lying coastal developing states, including five observers. As a voice for the vulnerable, its mandate is more than amplifying marginalised voices as it also advocates for these countries’ interests. In terms of size, AOSIS closely resembles the countries it represents on the global stage, but often punches far above its weight, negotiating historic global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among other achievements.
To achieve its goals, AOSIS often draws on partnerships, including with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission, to bolster its capacity to effectively influence climate negotiations, some of the most complex and difficult in the world. AOSIS also makes vital contributions by helping its members to pool their resources and amplify their collective voice in climate talks. This goes beyond just speaking up to securing ambitious agreements with tangible benefits for vulnerable communities.
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Solution: d)
AOSIS is a coalition of 44 small island and low-lying coastal developing states, including five observers. As a voice for the vulnerable, its mandate is more than amplifying marginalised voices as it also advocates for these countries’ interests. In terms of size, AOSIS closely resembles the countries it represents on the global stage, but often punches far above its weight, negotiating historic global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among other achievements.
To achieve its goals, AOSIS often draws on partnerships, including with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission, to bolster its capacity to effectively influence climate negotiations, some of the most complex and difficult in the world. AOSIS also makes vital contributions by helping its members to pool their resources and amplify their collective voice in climate talks. This goes beyond just speaking up to securing ambitious agreements with tangible benefits for vulnerable communities.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWho among the following are listed as the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Jarawa
- Toda
- Sentinelese
- Shompen
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: c)
Name of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(s) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Shompen.
Toda in Tamil Nadu
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Solution: c)
Name of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(s) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Great Andamanese, Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese and Shompen.
Toda in Tamil Nadu