INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
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.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Subhash Chandra Bose.
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- He became the president of INC for two consecutive years.
- The idea of the Indian National Army (INA) was first conceived by Subhash Chandra Bose.
- He opposed the Dominion status as proposed in the Nehru Report.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The idea of creating an army out of the Indian prisoners of war (POWs) was originally that of Mohan Singh, an Indian army officer who had decided not to join the retreating British army in Malaya.
- The Japanese handed over the Indian prisoners of war to Mohan Singh who tried to recruit them into an Indian National Army.
- In 1938, Subhash Chandra Bose became the president of INC at Haripur session.
- In 1939, Subhash Chandra Bose again became the president of INC by defeating Gandhi’s candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya.
- In 1928, Subhash Chandra Bose opposed the Dominion status as proposed in the Nehru Report.
- About Azad Hind Government:
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had announced the establishment of the provisional government of Azad Hind in occupied Singapore in
- Known as Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind, it was supported by the Axis powers of Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany, the Italian Social Republic, and their allies.
- He had launched a struggle to free India from British rule under the banner of the provisional government-in exile during the latter part of the Second World War.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/subhash-chandra-bose/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The idea of creating an army out of the Indian prisoners of war (POWs) was originally that of Mohan Singh, an Indian army officer who had decided not to join the retreating British army in Malaya.
- The Japanese handed over the Indian prisoners of war to Mohan Singh who tried to recruit them into an Indian National Army.
- In 1938, Subhash Chandra Bose became the president of INC at Haripur session.
- In 1939, Subhash Chandra Bose again became the president of INC by defeating Gandhi’s candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya.
- In 1928, Subhash Chandra Bose opposed the Dominion status as proposed in the Nehru Report.
- About Azad Hind Government:
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had announced the establishment of the provisional government of Azad Hind in occupied Singapore in
- Known as Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind, it was supported by the Axis powers of Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany, the Italian Social Republic, and their allies.
- He had launched a struggle to free India from British rule under the banner of the provisional government-in exile during the latter part of the Second World War.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/subhash-chandra-bose/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 points“Detached clouds in the form of white, delicate filaments, mostly white patches or narrow bands. These clouds are always composed of ice crystals, and their transparent character depends upon the degree of separation of the crystals. As a rule, when these clouds cross the sun’s disk they hardly diminish its brightness. When they are exceptionally thick they may veil its light and obliterate its contour.”
The above given description refers to which of the following clouds?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- High-Level Clouds: Cirrus (Ci), Cirrocumulus (Cc), and Cirrostratus (Cs) are high level clouds. They are typically thin and white in appearance, but can appear in a magnificent array of colors when the sun is low on the horizon.
- Detached clouds in the form of white, delicate filaments, mostly white patches or narrow bands. They may have a fibrous (hair-like) and/or silky sheen appearance.
- Cirrus clouds
- Cirrus clouds are always composed of ice crystals, and their transparent character depends upon the degree of separation of the crystals. As a rule, when these clouds cross the sun’s disk they hardly diminish its brightness. When they are exceptionally thick they may veil its light and obliterate its contour.
- Before sunrise and after sunset, cirrus is often colored bright yellow or red. These clouds are lit up long before other clouds and fade out much later; some time after sunset they become gray.
- At all hours of the day Cirrus near the horizon is often of a yellowish color; this is due to distance and to the great thickness of air traversed by the rays of light.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/why-lightning-still-kills-so-many-indians/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- High-Level Clouds: Cirrus (Ci), Cirrocumulus (Cc), and Cirrostratus (Cs) are high level clouds. They are typically thin and white in appearance, but can appear in a magnificent array of colors when the sun is low on the horizon.
- Detached clouds in the form of white, delicate filaments, mostly white patches or narrow bands. They may have a fibrous (hair-like) and/or silky sheen appearance.
- Cirrus clouds
- Cirrus clouds are always composed of ice crystals, and their transparent character depends upon the degree of separation of the crystals. As a rule, when these clouds cross the sun’s disk they hardly diminish its brightness. When they are exceptionally thick they may veil its light and obliterate its contour.
- Before sunrise and after sunset, cirrus is often colored bright yellow or red. These clouds are lit up long before other clouds and fade out much later; some time after sunset they become gray.
- At all hours of the day Cirrus near the horizon is often of a yellowish color; this is due to distance and to the great thickness of air traversed by the rays of light.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/why-lightning-still-kills-so-many-indians/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsAnaemia is caused due to the deficiency of:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
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- Indian women and children are overwhelmingly anaemic, according to the National Family Health Survey 2019-20.
- What is anaemia?
- The condition of having lower than normal number of red blood cells or quantity of haemoglobin.
- It can make one feel tired, cold, dizzy, and irritable and short of breath, among other symptoms.
- A diet which does not contain enough iron, folic acid or vitamin B12 is a common cause of anaemia.
- Why is anaemia so high in the country?
- Iron-deficiency and vitamin B12-deficiency anaemia are the two common types of anaemia in India.
- Among women, iron deficiency prevalence is higher than men due to menstrual iron losses and the high iron demands of a growing foetus during pregnancies.
- Lack of millets in the diet due to overdependence on rice and wheat, insufficient consumption of green and leafy vegetables, and dominance of packaged and processed foods which are low in nutrition could be the reasons behind the high prevalence of anaemia in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/what-is-anaemia/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Context:
- Indian women and children are overwhelmingly anaemic, according to the National Family Health Survey 2019-20.
- What is anaemia?
- The condition of having lower than normal number of red blood cells or quantity of haemoglobin.
- It can make one feel tired, cold, dizzy, and irritable and short of breath, among other symptoms.
- A diet which does not contain enough iron, folic acid or vitamin B12 is a common cause of anaemia.
- Why is anaemia so high in the country?
- Iron-deficiency and vitamin B12-deficiency anaemia are the two common types of anaemia in India.
- Among women, iron deficiency prevalence is higher than men due to menstrual iron losses and the high iron demands of a growing foetus during pregnancies.
- Lack of millets in the diet due to overdependence on rice and wheat, insufficient consumption of green and leafy vegetables, and dominance of packaged and processed foods which are low in nutrition could be the reasons behind the high prevalence of anaemia in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/what-is-anaemia/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC), consider the following statements:
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- It is an initiative by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- One of the component of the GHTC is ‘Grand Expo and Conference’.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Key features of the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC) are:
- an initiative by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Launched in 2019, the challenge is undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U).
- GHTC aims to fast-track the construction of affordable housing and meet the target of constructing 2 crore houses by 2022.
- GHTC focuses on identifying and mainstreaming proven demonstrable technologies for lighthouse projects and spotting potential future technologies for incubation and acceleration support through ASHA (Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerators) — India.
- GHTC-India has following three components:
- Component 1 – Conduct of EXPO-Cum-Conference
- Component 2 – Identifying Proven Demonstrable Technologies :Inducting suitable established technologies from across the globe to the Indian market through shortlisting and actual construction of Light House Projects
- Component 3 – Establishment of Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerators India (ASHA-India) for Indian technologies which have potential but not market ready yet. These technologies will be provided required support for development through Incubation Centres or field level application through Accelerator Workshops.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/global-housing-technology-challenge-3/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Key features of the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC) are:
- an initiative by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Launched in 2019, the challenge is undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U).
- GHTC aims to fast-track the construction of affordable housing and meet the target of constructing 2 crore houses by 2022.
- GHTC focuses on identifying and mainstreaming proven demonstrable technologies for lighthouse projects and spotting potential future technologies for incubation and acceleration support through ASHA (Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerators) — India.
- GHTC-India has following three components:
- Component 1 – Conduct of EXPO-Cum-Conference
- Component 2 – Identifying Proven Demonstrable Technologies :Inducting suitable established technologies from across the globe to the Indian market through shortlisting and actual construction of Light House Projects
- Component 3 – Establishment of Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerators India (ASHA-India) for Indian technologies which have potential but not market ready yet. These technologies will be provided required support for development through Incubation Centres or field level application through Accelerator Workshops.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/global-housing-technology-challenge-3/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhat is ‘SAHAYAK-NG’, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: SAHAYAK-NG:
- SAHAYAK-NG is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container.
- It is a GPS aided air dropped container with the capacity to carry a payload of up to 50 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft.
- The successful maiden test was conducted by the DRDO along with the Indian Navy.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: SAHAYAK-NG:
- SAHAYAK-NG is India’s first indigenously designed and developed Air Droppable Container.
- It is a GPS aided air dropped container with the capacity to carry a payload of up to 50 kg and can be dropped from a heavy aircraft.
- The successful maiden test was conducted by the DRDO along with the Indian Navy.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following groups, represents neighboring countries of Argentina?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Argentina’s legalisation of abortion:
- Argentina’s has legalised abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy.
- Prior to this, women were forced to turn to illegal and unsafe procedures because abortion was against the law in Argentina.
- For women from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the scope of access to safe medical procedures for abortion was even narrower.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Argentina’s legalisation of abortion:
- Argentina’s has legalised abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy.
- Prior to this, women were forced to turn to illegal and unsafe procedures because abortion was against the law in Argentina.
- For women from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the scope of access to safe medical procedures for abortion was even narrower.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI).
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- ICI provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature before the release of Index of Industrial Production.
- The Index is compiled and released by Central Statistics Office.
- Refinery Products are not part of eight core industries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Core Sector:
- The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature before the release of Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The Index is compiled and released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA).
- The eight core sector industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity
- The eight core industries comprise nearly 40% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Core Sector:
- The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature before the release of Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The Index is compiled and released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA).
- The eight core sector industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertiliser, steel, cement and electricity
- The eight core industries comprise nearly 40% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Bolivia is a landlocked country
- Brazil shares border with all South American countries except Chile
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bolivia is a landlocked country bordered by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
- Paraguay is the only other landlocked country in South America
- Brazil shares border with all South American countries except Chile and Ecuador.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bolivia is a landlocked country bordered by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
- Paraguay is the only other landlocked country in South America
- Brazil shares border with all South American countries except Chile and Ecuador.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/01/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-january-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsGaza strip, often seen in the news, shares border with which of the following countries/territories?
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- Israel
- Egypt
- Syria
- Jordan
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north. Gaza and the West Bank are claimed by the State of Palestine.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/30/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-december-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north. Gaza and the West Bank are claimed by the State of Palestine.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/12/30/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-december-2020/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Spratly Island is located in East China Sea
- Socotra Island is located in Indian Ocean
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Spratly Islands are a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. Composed of islands, islets and cays and more than 100 reefs, sometimes grouped in submerged old atolls, the archipelago lies off the coasts of the Philippines, Malaysia, and southern Vietnam.
- Named after the 19th-century British whaling captain Richard Spratly who sighted Spratly Island in 1843, the islands contain less than 2 km2 (490 acres) of naturally occurring land area spread over an area of more than 425,000 km2 (164,000 sq mi).
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.
- It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points
- Socotra also called Soqotra, located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, is the largest of four islands in the Socotra archipelago. The territory is located near major shipping routes and is officially part of Yemen, and had long been a subdivision of the Aden Governorate.
- In 2004, it became attached to the Hadhramaut Governorate, which is much closer to the island than Aden (although the nearest governorate was the Al Mahrah Governorate). In 2013, the archipelago became its own governorate, the Socotra Governorate.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Spratly Islands are a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea. Composed of islands, islets and cays and more than 100 reefs, sometimes grouped in submerged old atolls, the archipelago lies off the coasts of the Philippines, Malaysia, and southern Vietnam.
- Named after the 19th-century British whaling captain Richard Spratly who sighted Spratly Island in 1843, the islands contain less than 2 km2 (490 acres) of naturally occurring land area spread over an area of more than 425,000 km2 (164,000 sq mi).
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman.
- It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world’s most strategically important choke points
- Socotra also called Soqotra, located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, is the largest of four islands in the Socotra archipelago. The territory is located near major shipping routes and is officially part of Yemen, and had long been a subdivision of the Aden Governorate.
- In 2004, it became attached to the Hadhramaut Governorate, which is much closer to the island than Aden (although the nearest governorate was the Al Mahrah Governorate). In 2013, the archipelago became its own governorate, the Socotra Governorate.
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