INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) perform which of the following functions?
- To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes under the Constitution of India
- To present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards
- To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes
- To participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: The following are the functions of the National Commission for SCs:
- To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes under this Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the Government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards
- To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes
- S4: To participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State
- To present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards
- To make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes
- To discharge such other functions in relation to the protection, welfare and development and advancement of the Scheduled Castes as the President may, subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, by rule specify
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/national-commission-for-scs/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: The following are the functions of the National Commission for SCs:
- To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes under this Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the Government and to evaluate the working of such safeguards
- To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Castes
- S4: To participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State
- To present to the President, annually and at such other times as the Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those safeguards
- To make in such reports recommendations as to the measures that should be taken by the Union or any State for the effective implementation of those safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes
- To discharge such other functions in relation to the protection, welfare and development and advancement of the Scheduled Castes as the President may, subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament, by rule specify
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/national-commission-for-scs/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Article of the Constitution of India provides that, “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.”?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 21 guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every individual and states that, “No person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” The true test of a democracy is how its laws stand with regard to the life and liberty of its people.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/u-p-assembly-passes-bill-on-conversion-amid-protests/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Article 21 guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty to every individual and states that, “No person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.” The true test of a democracy is how its laws stand with regard to the life and liberty of its people.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/u-p-assembly-passes-bill-on-conversion-amid-protests/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Senkaku Islands are located in the
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- After two Chinese coast guard ships entered waters off the Senkaku islands recently, Japan protested against China’s intrusion in the uninhabited islets in the East China Sea.
- Tensions have escalated between the two countries after Beijing enacted a legislation allowing its coast guard to use weapons against foreign ships that it views illegally entered its waters.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- After two Chinese coast guard ships entered waters off the Senkaku islands recently, Japan protested against China’s intrusion in the uninhabited islets in the East China Sea.
- Tensions have escalated between the two countries after Beijing enacted a legislation allowing its coast guard to use weapons against foreign ships that it views illegally entered its waters.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the United Nations Human Rights Council:
- The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system.
- It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
- The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN Secretariat.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
- The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat.
- About UNHRC:
- The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
- S3: The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly. The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/human-rights-council-election/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
- The main organs of the UN are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat.
- About UNHRC:
- The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
- S3: The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly. The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/human-rights-council-election/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Securities and Exchange Board of India:
- It was first established in 1988 as a non-statutory body for regulating the securities market.
- The chairman of SEBI is nominated by the Union Government of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was first established in 1988 as a non-statutory body for regulating the securities market. It became an autonomous body on 30 January 1992 and was accorded statutory powers with the passing of the SEBI Act 1992 by the Indian Parliament.
- The SEBI is managed by its members, which consists of the following:
- The chairman is nominated by the Union Government of India.
- Two members, i.e., Officers from the Union Finance Ministry.
- One member from the Reserve Bank of India.
- The remaining five members are nominated by the Union Government of India, out of them at least three shall be whole-time members.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was first established in 1988 as a non-statutory body for regulating the securities market. It became an autonomous body on 30 January 1992 and was accorded statutory powers with the passing of the SEBI Act 1992 by the Indian Parliament.
- The SEBI is managed by its members, which consists of the following:
- The chairman is nominated by the Union Government of India.
- Two members, i.e., Officers from the Union Finance Ministry.
- One member from the Reserve Bank of India.
- The remaining five members are nominated by the Union Government of India, out of them at least three shall be whole-time members.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsGhana is located on the:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Ghana became the first country to receive vaccines under COVAX – an initiative to reduce vaccine disparity between high- and low-income countries – with 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine arriving in the capital Accra.
- Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the Equator, therefore giving it a warm climate.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Ghana became the first country to receive vaccines under COVAX – an initiative to reduce vaccine disparity between high- and low-income countries – with 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine arriving in the capital Accra.
- Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the Equator, therefore giving it a warm climate.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) has been launched by the:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM):
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Based on the three pillars of people, process and platform, the NUDM will create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India.
- The mission seeks to make urban governance and service delivery citizen-centric and ecosystem-driven in all cities and towns by 2024.
- Its technology design principles are based on the National Urban Innovation Stack, which was released in 2019.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM):
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Based on the three pillars of people, process and platform, the NUDM will create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India.
- The mission seeks to make urban governance and service delivery citizen-centric and ecosystem-driven in all cities and towns by 2024.
- Its technology design principles are based on the National Urban Innovation Stack, which was released in 2019.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/25/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-february-2021/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to ‘Grand ICT Challenge’:
- It was launched by National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
- The mission focuses on service delivery rather than mere creation of infrastructure.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- It was launched by National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
- Objective: To create innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level.
- The mission focuses on service delivery rather than mere creation of infrastructure.
- The best solution will get cash prize of Rs. 50 Lakh and runner ups will get prize of Rs. 20 Lakh each.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- It was launched by National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
- Objective: To create innovative, modular, and cost-effective solution to develop a ‘Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System’ to be deployed at the village level.
- The mission focuses on service delivery rather than mere creation of infrastructure.
- The best solution will get cash prize of Rs. 50 Lakh and runner ups will get prize of Rs. 20 Lakh each.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/20/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-20-october-2020/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) is mainly used for:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: CPI-IW base year revised to 2016:
- The Labour and Employment Ministry has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016.
- This was revised to reflect the changing consumption pattern, giving more weightage to spending on health, education, recreation and other miscellaneous expenses, while reducing the weight of food and beverages.
- Uses of CPI-IW: It is used for measuring inflation in retail prices and is also used to regulate the dearness allowance (DA) of government staff and industrial workers, as well as to revise minimum wages in scheduled employments.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-october-2020/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: CPI-IW base year revised to 2016:
- The Labour and Employment Ministry has revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016.
- This was revised to reflect the changing consumption pattern, giving more weightage to spending on health, education, recreation and other miscellaneous expenses, while reducing the weight of food and beverages.
- Uses of CPI-IW: It is used for measuring inflation in retail prices and is also used to regulate the dearness allowance (DA) of government staff and industrial workers, as well as to revise minimum wages in scheduled employments.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-october-2020/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- There is no evidence of dairy production was in place in the Indus Valley civilization.
- The Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Indus valley people knew the use of copper, bronze, silver, gold but not iron. So, 2 is wrong.
- For the first time it’s been proved scientifically that dairy production was in place in the Indus Valley civilization in 2500 BCE, and the earliest known evidence of dairy production.
- The results were based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotada Bhadli located in Gujarat.
- Of the 59 samples studied, 22 showed the presence of dairy lipids.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The Indus valley people knew the use of copper, bronze, silver, gold but not iron. So, 2 is wrong.
- For the first time it’s been proved scientifically that dairy production was in place in the Indus Valley civilization in 2500 BCE, and the earliest known evidence of dairy production.
- The results were based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotada Bhadli located in Gujarat.
- Of the 59 samples studied, 22 showed the presence of dairy lipids.