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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Western Disturbances (Storms), consider the following statements:
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- These are an extratropical storms.
- The storms are non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the westerlies.
- Along their way they pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: A western disturbance is an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
- S2: It is a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the westerlies.
- These visiting storms or low pressure areas originate in the Mediterranean region, other parts of Europe and the Atlantic Ocean.
- The winds are disturbed within a low pressure area and come from a westward direction with respect to India, hence the name western disturbance.
- Then they travel towards Afghanistan, Pakistan and India along high altitude and brisk westerly winds which are perennially flowing from the west to the east across the surface of the Earth.
- S3: Along their way they pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-causing-the-dip-in-delhis-temperature/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: A western disturbance is an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
- S2: It is a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern driven by the westerlies.
- These visiting storms or low pressure areas originate in the Mediterranean region, other parts of Europe and the Atlantic Ocean.
- The winds are disturbed within a low pressure area and come from a westward direction with respect to India, hence the name western disturbance.
- Then they travel towards Afghanistan, Pakistan and India along high altitude and brisk westerly winds which are perennially flowing from the west to the east across the surface of the Earth.
- S3: Along their way they pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and the Arabian Sea.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-causing-the-dip-in-delhis-temperature/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Under Article 137 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court has the power to review any of its judgments or orders.
- A Review Petition has to be filed within 3 months of the date of judgment or order.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: What is a review petition and when can it be filed?
- A judgment of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land, according to the Constitution. It is final because it provides certainty for deciding future cases.
- However, the Constitution itself gives, under Article 137, the Supreme Court the power to review any of its judgments or orders. This departure from the Supreme Court’s final authority is entertained under specific, narrow grounds.
- So, when a review takes place, the law is that it is allowed not to take fresh stock of the case but to correct grave errors that have resulted in the miscarriage of justice.
- Stat2: Filing Review Petition:
- As per the Civil Procedure Code and the Supreme Court Rules, any person aggrieved by a ruling can seek a review. This implies that it is not necessary that only parties to a case can seek a review of the judgment.
- A Review Petition has to be filed within 30 days of the date of judgment or order.
- In certain circumstances, the court can condone the delay in filing the review petition if the petitioner can establish strong reasons that justify the delay.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-a-review-petition-3/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: What is a review petition and when can it be filed?
- A judgment of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land, according to the Constitution. It is final because it provides certainty for deciding future cases.
- However, the Constitution itself gives, under Article 137, the Supreme Court the power to review any of its judgments or orders. This departure from the Supreme Court’s final authority is entertained under specific, narrow grounds.
- So, when a review takes place, the law is that it is allowed not to take fresh stock of the case but to correct grave errors that have resulted in the miscarriage of justice.
- Stat2: Filing Review Petition:
- As per the Civil Procedure Code and the Supreme Court Rules, any person aggrieved by a ruling can seek a review. This implies that it is not necessary that only parties to a case can seek a review of the judgment.
- A Review Petition has to be filed within 30 days of the date of judgment or order.
- In certain circumstances, the court can condone the delay in filing the review petition if the petitioner can establish strong reasons that justify the delay.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-a-review-petition-3/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Curative petition.
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- The concept of Curative petition was evolved by the Supreme Court of India.
- A curative petition can be entertained if the petitioner establishes there was a violation of the principles of natural justice.
- The Review petition is filed after the Curative petition to ensure there is no miscarriage of justice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A curative petition may be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed. It is meant to ensure there is no miscarriage of justice, and to prevent abuse of process. A curative petition is usually decided by judges in chamber, unless a specific request for an open-court hearing is allowed.
- Every curative petition is decided on the basis of principles laid down by the Supreme Court in Rupa Ashok Hurra Vs Ashok Hurra & another, 2002.
- The court ruled that a curative petition can be entertained if the petitioner establishes there was a violation of the principles of natural justice, and that he was not heard by the court before passing an order. It will also be admitted where a judge failed to disclose facts that raise the apprehension of bias.
- The SC has held that curative petitions must be rare rather than regular, and be entertained with circumspection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-a-review-petition-3/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A curative petition may be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed. It is meant to ensure there is no miscarriage of justice, and to prevent abuse of process. A curative petition is usually decided by judges in chamber, unless a specific request for an open-court hearing is allowed.
- Every curative petition is decided on the basis of principles laid down by the Supreme Court in Rupa Ashok Hurra Vs Ashok Hurra & another, 2002.
- The court ruled that a curative petition can be entertained if the petitioner establishes there was a violation of the principles of natural justice, and that he was not heard by the court before passing an order. It will also be admitted where a judge failed to disclose facts that raise the apprehension of bias.
- The SC has held that curative petitions must be rare rather than regular, and be entertained with circumspection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/what-is-a-review-petition-3/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).
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- OCI Scheme was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1955.
- OCI cardholders have no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
- Recently the Government held that OCI card holders enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely.
- It was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 in August 2005.
- The Constitution of India prevents Indian citizens from holding dual citizenship. As such the OCI is not actual citizenship of India according to Indian law as it has many limitations such as no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders do not enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the government told the Delhi High Court.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/overseas-citizens-of-india-oci/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live and work in the Republic of India indefinitely.
- It was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 in August 2005.
- The Constitution of India prevents Indian citizens from holding dual citizenship. As such the OCI is not actual citizenship of India according to Indian law as it has many limitations such as no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders do not enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the government told the Delhi High Court.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/overseas-citizens-of-india-oci/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to current process of voting for Indian citizens living abroad, consider the following statements:
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- Voting rights for NRIs were introduced only in 2011, through an amendment to the Representation of the People Act 1950.
- An NRI can vote in the constituency in which her place of residence, as mentioned in the passport, is located.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- What is the current process of voting for Indian citizens living abroad?
- Voting rights for NRIs were introduced only in 2011, through an amendment to the Representation of the People Act 1950.
- An NRI can vote in the constituency in which her place of residence, as mentioned in the passport, is located.
- She can only vote in person and will have to produce her passport in original at the polling station for establishing identity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/why-wont-gulf-nris-get-postal-voting-rights-for-now/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- What is the current process of voting for Indian citizens living abroad?
- Voting rights for NRIs were introduced only in 2011, through an amendment to the Representation of the People Act 1950.
- An NRI can vote in the constituency in which her place of residence, as mentioned in the passport, is located.
- She can only vote in person and will have to produce her passport in original at the polling station for establishing identity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/why-wont-gulf-nris-get-postal-voting-rights-for-now/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is “S-400 air defence missile system”, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The S–400 Triumph is an air defence missile system developed by Almaz Central Design Bureau of Russia.
- What is the S-400 air defence missile system? Why does India need it?
- The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
- It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world, considered much ahead of the US-developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD).
- India’s acquisition is crucial to counter attacks in a two-front war, including even high-end F-35 US fighter aircraft.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The S–400 Triumph is an air defence missile system developed by Almaz Central Design Bureau of Russia.
- What is the S-400 air defence missile system? Why does India need it?
- The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
- It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world, considered much ahead of the US-developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD).
- India’s acquisition is crucial to counter attacks in a two-front war, including even high-end F-35 US fighter aircraft.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsXinjiang is an autonomous region within China, which shares borders with:
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- India
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Afghanistan
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Xinjiang, the largest region of China, is bordered by eight countries including the former Soviet Central Asian republics, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
- Who are Uighurs?
- Uighurs are a Muslim minority community concentrated in the country’s northwestern Xinjiang province.
- They claim closer ethnic ties to Turkey and other central Asian countries than to China, by brute — and brutal — force.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Xinjiang, the largest region of China, is bordered by eight countries including the former Soviet Central Asian republics, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
- Who are Uighurs?
- Uighurs are a Muslim minority community concentrated in the country’s northwestern Xinjiang province.
- They claim closer ethnic ties to Turkey and other central Asian countries than to China, by brute — and brutal — force.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following neighboring countries share the longest land boundary with India?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- India and Bangladesh share 7 km. of border, which is the longest land boundary that India shares with any of its neighbours.
- The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) came into force following the exchange of instruments of ratification in June 2015.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/spike-in-return-of-people-to-bangladesh/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- India and Bangladesh share 7 km. of border, which is the longest land boundary that India shares with any of its neighbours.
- The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) came into force following the exchange of instruments of ratification in June 2015.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/spike-in-return-of-people-to-bangladesh/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The DakPay is a new digital payment application launched by the Department of Posts and Indian Banks Association.
- The DakPay app provides interoperable banking services to customers of any banks.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: DakPay:
- It is a new digital payment application launched by the Department of Posts and the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
- DakPay is a suite of digital financial and assisted banking services provided through the postal network to cater to the financial needs of various sections of society, particularly those living in rural areas.
- The services include free-of-cost money receipts and transfers at doorsteps, and scanned QR codes, to make payments for a range of utility and banking services.
- The app will help to enable cashless ecosystem through biometrics, providing interoperable banking services to customers of any banks
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-december-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: DakPay:
- It is a new digital payment application launched by the Department of Posts and the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
- DakPay is a suite of digital financial and assisted banking services provided through the postal network to cater to the financial needs of various sections of society, particularly those living in rural areas.
- The services include free-of-cost money receipts and transfers at doorsteps, and scanned QR codes, to make payments for a range of utility and banking services.
- The app will help to enable cashless ecosystem through biometrics, providing interoperable banking services to customers of any banks
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-december-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), consider the following statements:
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- It is not a statutory body.
- The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About FSDC:
- The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was constituted in December, 2010.
- The FSDC was set up to strengthen and institutionalise the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination and promoting financial sector development.
- It is not a statutory body.
- The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-december-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About FSDC:
- The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was constituted in December, 2010.
- The FSDC was set up to strengthen and institutionalise the mechanism for maintaining financial stability, enhancing inter-regulatory coordination and promoting financial sector development.
- It is not a statutory body.
- The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-december-2020/
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