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 ‘Urban Local Government’ in India, consider following statements:
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- The system of urban government was constitutionalised through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
- There are eight types of urban local governments in India.
- At the Central level, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is a nodal ministry with executive authority to deal with all subjects of ‘urban local government’.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The term ‘Urban Local Government’ in India signifies the governance of an urban area by the people through their elected representatives.
- The jurisdiction of an urban local government is limited to a specific urban area which is demarcated for this purpose by the state government
- S2: There are eight types of urban local governments in India—municipal corporation, municipality, notified area committee, town area committee, cantonment board, township, port trust and special purpose agency.
- S1: The system of urban government was constitutionalised through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
- S3: At the Central level, the subject of ‘urban local government’ is dealt with by the following three ministries: (i) Ministry of Urban Development, created as a separate ministry in 1985 (ii) Ministry of Defence in the case of cantonment boards (iii) Ministry of Home Affairs in the case of Union Territories.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/urban-local-bodies-ulb-reforms/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The term ‘Urban Local Government’ in India signifies the governance of an urban area by the people through their elected representatives.
- The jurisdiction of an urban local government is limited to a specific urban area which is demarcated for this purpose by the state government
- S2: There are eight types of urban local governments in India—municipal corporation, municipality, notified area committee, town area committee, cantonment board, township, port trust and special purpose agency.
- S1: The system of urban government was constitutionalised through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992.
- S3: At the Central level, the subject of ‘urban local government’ is dealt with by the following three ministries: (i) Ministry of Urban Development, created as a separate ministry in 1985 (ii) Ministry of Defence in the case of cantonment boards (iii) Ministry of Home Affairs in the case of Union Territories.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/urban-local-bodies-ulb-reforms/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Pangong Tso lake:
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- It is an endorheic lake.
- More than 60% of the length of the overall lake lies within India.
- The lake has been identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: it is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m (13,862 ft).
- S2: Approximately 50% of the length of the overall lake lies within Tibet, 40% in Ladakh and the rest is disputed but controlled by China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point.
- S3: The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/coordinated-disengagement-at-pangong-tso/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: it is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m (13,862 ft).
- S2: Approximately 50% of the length of the overall lake lies within Tibet, 40% in Ladakh and the rest is disputed but controlled by China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point.
- S3: The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/coordinated-disengagement-at-pangong-tso/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Energy Agency:
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- It is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization.
- IEA was established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
- Only the OECD member states can become members of the IEA.
- It is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
- S3: It has 30 members at present. IEA family also includes eight association countries. A candidate country must be a member country of the OECD. But all OECD members are not IEA members.
- S4: International Renewable Energy Agency is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/international-energy-agency/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis.
- S3: It has 30 members at present. IEA family also includes eight association countries. A candidate country must be a member country of the OECD. But all OECD members are not IEA members.
- S4: International Renewable Energy Agency is the first international organisation to focus exclusively on renewable energy, addressing needs in both industrialised and developing countries.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/international-energy-agency/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following events:
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- India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of India’, was renamed ‘State Bank of India’.
- Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was also Finance Minister, decided to nationalise the 14 largest private banks.
- Life Insurance Corporation was created with the merger of more than 245 insurance companies and provident societies.
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Reserve Bank of India, which is the central bank of India, acquired a controlling interest in the Imperial Bank of India in 1955, which was renamed on 30 April 1955 to the State Bank of India.
- S3: LIC was created on 1st September 1956 with the merger of more than 245 insurance companies and provident societies.
- S2: Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was also Finance Minister, decided to nationalise the 14 largest private banks on July 19, 1969.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Reserve Bank of India, which is the central bank of India, acquired a controlling interest in the Imperial Bank of India in 1955, which was renamed on 30 April 1955 to the State Bank of India.
- S3: LIC was created on 1st September 1956 with the merger of more than 245 insurance companies and provident societies.
- S2: Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was also Finance Minister, decided to nationalise the 14 largest private banks on July 19, 1969.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?
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- Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
- Payment Banks can accept demand deposits only, not time deposits.
- Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Eligible promoters (mentioning only some of them):
- Existing non-bank Pre-paid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers; and other entities such as individuals / professionals; Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), corporate Business Correspondents(BCs), mobile telephone companies, super-market chains, companies, real sector cooperatives; that are owned and controlled by residents; and public sector entities may apply to set up payments banks.
- S2: Payment Banks can accept demand deposits only i.e. savings and current accounts, not time deposits.
- They can issue ATM/debit cards. Payments banks, however, cannot issue credit cards (as they can’t lend money).
- S3: As per RBI guidelines, they cannot undertake lending activities.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Eligible promoters (mentioning only some of them):
- Existing non-bank Pre-paid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers; and other entities such as individuals / professionals; Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), corporate Business Correspondents(BCs), mobile telephone companies, super-market chains, companies, real sector cooperatives; that are owned and controlled by residents; and public sector entities may apply to set up payments banks.
- S2: Payment Banks can accept demand deposits only i.e. savings and current accounts, not time deposits.
- They can issue ATM/debit cards. Payments banks, however, cannot issue credit cards (as they can’t lend money).
- S3: As per RBI guidelines, they cannot undertake lending activities.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding 5G mobile network.
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- 5G technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-high latency, more reliability and massive network capacity.
- All 5G wireless devices will connect to the Internet and telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna.
- At present 5G technology is available only in US, China and some European countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.
- S1: 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.
- S2: Like its predecessors, 5G networks are cellular networks, in which the service area is divided into small geographical areas called cells. All 5G wireless devices in a cell are connected to the Internet and telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna in the cell.
- First generation – 1G
- 1980s: 1G delivered analog voice.
- Second generation – 2G
- Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice (e.g. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access).
- Third generation – 3G
- Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data (e.g. CDMA2000).
- Fourth generation – 4G LTE
- 2010s: 4G LTE ushered in the era of mobile broadband.
- 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G all led to 5G, which is designed to provide more connectivity than was ever available before.
- 5G is already here today, and global operators started launching new 5G networks in early 2019. In 2020, many countries expect nationwide 5G mobile networks. Also, all major Android phone manufacturers are commercializing 5G phones. And soon, even more people may be able to access 5G.
- 5G has been deployed in 35+ countries and counting.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/parliamentary-panel-report-on-5g-in-india/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.
- S1: 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.
- S2: Like its predecessors, 5G networks are cellular networks, in which the service area is divided into small geographical areas called cells. All 5G wireless devices in a cell are connected to the Internet and telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna in the cell.
- First generation – 1G
- 1980s: 1G delivered analog voice.
- Second generation – 2G
- Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice (e.g. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access).
- Third generation – 3G
- Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data (e.g. CDMA2000).
- Fourth generation – 4G LTE
- 2010s: 4G LTE ushered in the era of mobile broadband.
- 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G all led to 5G, which is designed to provide more connectivity than was ever available before.
- 5G is already here today, and global operators started launching new 5G networks in early 2019. In 2020, many countries expect nationwide 5G mobile networks. Also, all major Android phone manufacturers are commercializing 5G phones. And soon, even more people may be able to access 5G.
- 5G has been deployed in 35+ countries and counting.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/parliamentary-panel-report-on-5g-in-india/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements About Tianwen-1:
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- It is an interplanetary mission by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to send a robotic spacecraft to Moon.
- It consisting of an orbiter, deployable camera, lander and rover.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Tianwen-1 is an interplanetary mission by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to send a robotic spacecraft to Mars, consisting of an orbiter, deployable camera, lander and rover.
- Launched last year on a Long March 5 rocket from Xichang, China.
- Landing site: Somewhere in Utopia Planitia, a vast plain in Mars’ northern latitudes and the same place NASA’s Viking 2 mission landed in the 1970s.
- If the mission is successful, China will become the third country to achieve a Mars landing after the USSR and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/chinas-tianwen-1-probe/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Tianwen-1 is an interplanetary mission by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to send a robotic spacecraft to Mars, consisting of an orbiter, deployable camera, lander and rover.
- Launched last year on a Long March 5 rocket from Xichang, China.
- Landing site: Somewhere in Utopia Planitia, a vast plain in Mars’ northern latitudes and the same place NASA’s Viking 2 mission landed in the 1970s.
- If the mission is successful, China will become the third country to achieve a Mars landing after the USSR and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/12/chinas-tianwen-1-probe/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Jet Streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
- Only some cyclones develop an eye.
- The temperature inside the eye of a tropical cyclone is nearly 10 degree Celsius lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: 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/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: 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/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe Lilavati Award is an initiative of the:
Correct
Ans: (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/
Incorrect
Ans: (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/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsBura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, sometimes seen in news, is located in the state of:
Correct
Ans: (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.
Incorrect
Ans: (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.
