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.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe implementation of the ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) scheme was based on recommendation of the:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is OROP?
- OROP implies uniform pension to personal based on rank and length of service, irrespective of the date of retirement.
- The Government had implemented the long pending demand of veterans in November 2015 and as per the notification, it is to be revised every five years.
- Armed Forces Personnel who had retired till 30th june 2014 are covered under it.
- The implementation of the scheme was based on recommendation of the Koshiyari committee.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/one-rank-one-pension-orop-scheme/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is OROP?
- OROP implies uniform pension to personal based on rank and length of service, irrespective of the date of retirement.
- The Government had implemented the long pending demand of veterans in November 2015 and as per the notification, it is to be revised every five years.
- Armed Forces Personnel who had retired till 30th june 2014 are covered under it.
- The implementation of the scheme was based on recommendation of the Koshiyari committee.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/one-rank-one-pension-orop-scheme/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- “The right to marry a person of one’s choice is integral to Article 21 (right to life and liberty) of the Constitution”, the Supreme Court had recently set aside a 2017 order of the Kerala High Court which annulled the marriage of Kerala Muslim convert girl Hadiya and Shefin Jahan.
- See https://indianexpress.com/article/india/right-to-marry-supreme-court-hadiya-case-5131055/
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/sc-refuses-petition-against-m-p-ordinance/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A points to a democratic system. It does not necessarily mean a Parliamentary Democratic system. For e.g. in USA the Congress is also elected, but it is a Presidential Democracy.
- Option D is correct because “Collective responsibility” of the council of ministers to the Lok Sabha (Article 75) lies at the heart of a Parliamentary democracy.
- According to Article 75 (3) and Article 164 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the People.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/19/puducherry-l-g-orders-floor-test/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Participatory Notes are Overseas Derivative Instruments that have Indian stocks as their underlying assets. They allow foreign investors to buy stocks listed on Indian exchanges without registering with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- The instrument gained popularity as FIIs, to avoid the formalities of registering and to remain anonymous, started betting on stocks through this route.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Participatory Notes are Overseas Derivative Instruments that have Indian stocks as their underlying assets. They allow foreign investors to buy stocks listed on Indian exchanges without registering with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
- The instrument gained popularity as FIIs, to avoid the formalities of registering and to remain anonymous, started betting on stocks through this route.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
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- Disinvestment involves selling minority shares of Public Enterprises to public or private entity.
- When the government sells majority shares in a public sector entity than that is called strategic disinvestment.
- Under strategic disinvestment, the government transfers the ownership and control of a public sector entity to another public entity and the private sector is not involved here.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is strategic disinvestment or strategic sale?
- When the government decides to transfer the ownership and control of a public sector entity to some other entity, either private or public, the process is called strategic disinvestment.
- What is the difference between strategic disinvestment/sale and disinvestment
- Selling minority shares of Public Enterprises, to another entity be it public or private is disinvestment. In this the government retains ownership of the enterprise. On the other hand, when the government sells majority shares in an enterprise that is strategic disinvestment/sale. Here, the government gives up the ownership of the entity as well.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/new-public-sector-enterprise-policy/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is strategic disinvestment or strategic sale?
- When the government decides to transfer the ownership and control of a public sector entity to some other entity, either private or public, the process is called strategic disinvestment.
- What is the difference between strategic disinvestment/sale and disinvestment
- Selling minority shares of Public Enterprises, to another entity be it public or private is disinvestment. In this the government retains ownership of the enterprise. On the other hand, when the government sells majority shares in an enterprise that is strategic disinvestment/sale. Here, the government gives up the ownership of the entity as well.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/new-public-sector-enterprise-policy/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following were the famous works of Rabindranath Tagore:
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- Chokher bali
- The Post Master
- Gora
- The Life Divine
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Following is a short description of the famous works of Rabindranath Tagore:
- Gora-Novel
- It is the largest and the most complex of the 12 novels written by Rabindranath Tagore. It raises a number of issues/ concerns, which seem very contemporary and are easily applicable to current scenario of our country.
- This book is a reflection and analysis of the multifarious social life in colonial India.
- The Postmaster
- Subject: Loneliness and the search for meaning in the world
- This is a touching story of a city-bred young man working as a postmaster in a remote village to earn his bread and butter.
- Chokher bali- Novel
- A Bengali novel written by Tagore, ‘Chokher Bali’ or ‘A grain of sand’ is a story which revolves around an extra-marital affair. It is a story about passion, desires, relationships, unfulfilled dreams as well as honesty. The complexity of relationships and of human character are very well portrayed in this novel.
- About The Life Divine
- It is Aurobindo’s principal philosophic work, a theory of spiritual evolution culminating in the transformation of man from a mental into a supramental being and the advent of a divine life upon earth.
- For more : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/05/07/gurudev-rabindranath-tagore/
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Following is a short description of the famous works of Rabindranath Tagore:
- Gora-Novel
- It is the largest and the most complex of the 12 novels written by Rabindranath Tagore. It raises a number of issues/ concerns, which seem very contemporary and are easily applicable to current scenario of our country.
- This book is a reflection and analysis of the multifarious social life in colonial India.
- The Postmaster
- Subject: Loneliness and the search for meaning in the world
- This is a touching story of a city-bred young man working as a postmaster in a remote village to earn his bread and butter.
- Chokher bali- Novel
- A Bengali novel written by Tagore, ‘Chokher Bali’ or ‘A grain of sand’ is a story which revolves around an extra-marital affair. It is a story about passion, desires, relationships, unfulfilled dreams as well as honesty. The complexity of relationships and of human character are very well portrayed in this novel.
- About The Life Divine
- It is Aurobindo’s principal philosophic work, a theory of spiritual evolution culminating in the transformation of man from a mental into a supramental being and the advent of a divine life upon earth.
- For more : https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/05/07/gurudev-rabindranath-tagore/
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Nathu La pass:
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- It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district.
- It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhat are ‘Helina’ and ‘Dhruvastra’, sometimes seen in the news?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Helina and Dhruvastra:
- The ‘Helina’ and ‘Dhruvastra’ are third-generation anti-tank guided missiles.
- They were successfully test-fired by India recently.
- Both were indigenously developed by DRDO.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Helina and Dhruvastra:
- The ‘Helina’ and ‘Dhruvastra’ are third-generation anti-tank guided missiles.
- They were successfully test-fired by India recently.
- Both were indigenously developed by DRDO.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-february-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is being managed and operated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
- Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS) is implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) launched during 2001 laid the foundation for systematic development of organic agriculture sector in the country.
- NPOP, which provides for an institutional framework for accreditation and certification of various facets of organic agriculture processes has earned international recognition and enjoys recognition agreements with European Union, Switzerland and USDA – NOP.
- NPOP is being managed and operated by the APEDA under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- NPOP grants organic farming certification through a process of third party certification.
- It involves the accreditation programme for Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming etc.
- Stat2: Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/organic-farming-in-india/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Stat1: National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) launched during 2001 laid the foundation for systematic development of organic agriculture sector in the country.
- NPOP, which provides for an institutional framework for accreditation and certification of various facets of organic agriculture processes has earned international recognition and enjoys recognition agreements with European Union, Switzerland and USDA – NOP.
- NPOP is being managed and operated by the APEDA under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- NPOP grants organic farming certification through a process of third party certification.
- It involves the accreditation programme for Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming etc.
- Stat2: Participatory Guarantee System for India (PGS) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/organic-farming-in-india/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Participatory Guarantee Systems for India (PGS-India):
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- PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards.
- The certification is in the form of a documented logo.
- Individual farmers or group of farmers smaller than ten members are not covered under PGS.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- What is the PGS, and how does it work?
- PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards. The certification is in the form of a documented logo or a statement.
- Four pillars of PGS
- The government’s 2015 PGS manual underlines that the system in India is based on “participatory approach, a shared vision, transparency and trust”.
- Advantages and limitations
- Among the advantages of PGS over third-party certification, identified by the government document, are:
- Procedures are simple, documents are basic, and farmers understand the local language used.
- All members live close to each other and are known to each other. As practising organic farmers themselves, they understand the processes well.
- Because peer appraisers live in the same village, they have better access to surveillance; peer appraisal instead of third-party inspections also reduces costs
- Mutual recognition and support between regional PGS groups ensures better networking for processing and marketing.
- Unlike the grower group certification system, PGS offers every farmer individual certificates, and the farmer is free to market his own produce independent of the group.
- However, the operational manual also identifies some limitations of PGS.
- PGS certification is only for farmers or communities that can organise and perform as a group within a village or a cluster of continguous villages, and is applicable only to farm activities such as crop production, processing, and livestock rearing, and off-farm processing “by PGS farmers of their direct products”.
- Individual farmers or group of farmers smaller than five members are not covered under PGS. They either have to opt for third party certification or join the existing PGS local group.
- PGS ensures traceability until the product is in the custody of the PGS group, which makes PGS ideal for local direct sales and direct trade between producers and consumers.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/organic-farming-in-india/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- What is the PGS, and how does it work?
- PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards. The certification is in the form of a documented logo or a statement.
- Four pillars of PGS
- The government’s 2015 PGS manual underlines that the system in India is based on “participatory approach, a shared vision, transparency and trust”.
- Advantages and limitations
- Among the advantages of PGS over third-party certification, identified by the government document, are:
- Procedures are simple, documents are basic, and farmers understand the local language used.
- All members live close to each other and are known to each other. As practising organic farmers themselves, they understand the processes well.
- Because peer appraisers live in the same village, they have better access to surveillance; peer appraisal instead of third-party inspections also reduces costs
- Mutual recognition and support between regional PGS groups ensures better networking for processing and marketing.
- Unlike the grower group certification system, PGS offers every farmer individual certificates, and the farmer is free to market his own produce independent of the group.
- However, the operational manual also identifies some limitations of PGS.
- PGS certification is only for farmers or communities that can organise and perform as a group within a village or a cluster of continguous villages, and is applicable only to farm activities such as crop production, processing, and livestock rearing, and off-farm processing “by PGS farmers of their direct products”.
- Individual farmers or group of farmers smaller than five members are not covered under PGS. They either have to opt for third party certification or join the existing PGS local group.
- PGS ensures traceability until the product is in the custody of the PGS group, which makes PGS ideal for local direct sales and direct trade between producers and consumers.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/organic-farming-in-india/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Sea Bordering country
- Adriatic Sea Albania
- Black Sea Croatia
- Caspian Sea Kazakhstan
- Mediterranean Sea Morocco
- Red Sea Syria
Which of the pair given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The countries with coasts on the Adriatic sea are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia.
- Six countries border with the Black Sea, including Ukraine to the north, Russia and Georgia to the east, Turkey to the south, and Bulgaria and Romania to the west.
- The Caspian Sea is a landlocked body of water between Europe and Asia. Five countries — Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan — border the inland sea.
- Countries border with the Mediterranean Sea are Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey.
- The six countries bordering the Red Sea proper are:
- Eastern shore: Saudi Arabia. Yemen.
- Western shore: Egypt. Sudan. Eritrea. Djibouti.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-august-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The countries with coasts on the Adriatic sea are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia.
- Six countries border with the Black Sea, including Ukraine to the north, Russia and Georgia to the east, Turkey to the south, and Bulgaria and Romania to the west.
- The Caspian Sea is a landlocked body of water between Europe and Asia. Five countries — Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan — border the inland sea.
- Countries border with the Mediterranean Sea are Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey.
- The six countries bordering the Red Sea proper are:
- Eastern shore: Saudi Arabia. Yemen.
- Western shore: Egypt. Sudan. Eritrea. Djibouti.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/08/14/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-14-august-2020/
