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 pointsKrishna Deva Raya, the ruler of Vijayanagar, belonged to which dynasty that ruled Vijaynagar Empire:
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About Vijayanagar ruler Krishnadevaraya:
- He was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529.
- He belonged to Tuluva Dynasty.
- Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana, Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda.
- He became the dominant ruler of the peninsula of India by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golconda, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Raja of Odisha.
- The great south Indian mathematician Nilakantha Somayaji also lived in the Empire of Krishnadevaraya.
- Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/sri-krishnadevaraya/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About Vijayanagar ruler Krishnadevaraya:
- He was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529.
- He belonged to Tuluva Dynasty.
- Krishna Deva Raya earned the titles Kannada Rajya Rama Ramana, Andhra Bhoja and Mooru Rayara Ganda.
- He became the dominant ruler of the peninsula of India by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golconda, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Raja of Odisha.
- The great south Indian mathematician Nilakantha Somayaji also lived in the Empire of Krishnadevaraya.
- Portuguese travellers Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz also visited the Vijayanagara Empire during his reign.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/sri-krishnadevaraya/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following describes Vijayanagar Empire in their accounts:
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- Ibn Batuta
- Nicolo de Conti
- Domingo Paes
- Abdur Razzak
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Many foreign travelers visited the Vijayanagar Empire and their accounts are also valuable. The Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta, Venetian traveler Nicolo de Conti, Persian traveler Abdur Razzak and the Portuguese traveler Domingo Paes were among them who left valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/sri-krishnadevaraya/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Many foreign travelers visited the Vijayanagar Empire and their accounts are also valuable. The Moroccan traveler, Ibn Battuta, Venetian traveler Nicolo de Conti, Persian traveler Abdur Razzak and the Portuguese traveler Domingo Paes were among them who left valuable accounts on the socio-economic conditions of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/sri-krishnadevaraya/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) is an initiative under the ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive’ (PRASAD).
- The SIP initiative is being coordinated by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Swachh Iconic Places is an initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- It is a special clean-up initiative focused on select iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country.
- S2: The initiative is being coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in association with the Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and the concerned State governments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/swachh-iconic-places-3/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Swachh Iconic Places is an initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
- It is a special clean-up initiative focused on select iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country.
- S2: The initiative is being coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in association with the Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and the concerned State governments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/swachh-iconic-places-3/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Iconic places located in State
- Kumbhalgarh Fort Madhya Pradesh
- Banke Bihari Temple Uttar Pradesh
- Vaishno Devi Uttarakhand
- Meenakshi Temple Tamil Nadu
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan
- Banke Bihari Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir
- Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/swachh-iconic-places-3/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan
- Banke Bihari Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Vaishno Devi, Jammu and Kashmir
- Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/swachh-iconic-places-3/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
- State of Environment Report, 2021 was recently released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Centre for Science and Environment is a not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India.
- S2: State of Environment Report, 2021 was recently released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/pandemic-generation-hit-hard-cse/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Centre for Science and Environment is a not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India.
- S2: State of Environment Report, 2021 was recently released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/pandemic-generation-hit-hard-cse/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- In India, K V Kamath Committee established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended the concept of Bad Bank for India.
- National Financial Switch (NFS) was designed, developed and deployed by the Indian Banks Association.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: National Financial Switch (NFS) is the largest network of shared automated teller machines (ATMs) in India. It was designed, developed and deployed by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in 2004, with the goal of inter-connecting the ATMs in the country and facilitating convenience banking.
- National Financial Switch (NFS) ATM network having 3.7 members and connecting about 50,000 ATMs was taken over by NPCI from Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) on December 14, 2009.
- S1: It was mooted by the Economic Survey 2016-17 as a sort of PPP to deal with the ‘twin balance sheet’ woes of banks and India Inc.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: National Financial Switch (NFS) is the largest network of shared automated teller machines (ATMs) in India. It was designed, developed and deployed by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in 2004, with the goal of inter-connecting the ATMs in the country and facilitating convenience banking.
- National Financial Switch (NFS) ATM network having 3.7 members and connecting about 50,000 ATMs was taken over by NPCI from Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) on December 14, 2009.
- S1: It was mooted by the Economic Survey 2016-17 as a sort of PPP to deal with the ‘twin balance sheet’ woes of banks and India Inc.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO):
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- Under the Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) Act, a person can be declared a fugitive economic offender if a warrant has been issued against him for an offence involving an amount of Rs 100 crore or less and he has left the country and refuses to return.
- The special court can declare suo moto an individual as fugitive economic offender if he/she holds properties or the value of such properties believed to be the proceeds of crime.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: Under the FEO Act, an application must be filed in the special court asking that a particular individual may be declared an FEO.
- The application must be accompanied by “reasons for the belief that an individual is a fugitive economic offender; any information available as to the whereabouts of the fugitive economic offender; a list of properties or the value of such properties believed to be the proceeds of crime”, etc.
- The special court may then issue notice to the individual to appear at a specified place, and drop the proceedings if the individual complies.
- If, however, the special court is satisfied that an individual is an FEO, it may, record so in an order, along with reasons. The court may then order the confiscation of the properties of the accused individual in India or abroad.
- S1: Under the FEO Act, a person can be declared a fugitive economic offender if a warrant has been issued against him for an offence involving an amount of Rs 100 crore or more and he has left the country and refuses to return.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/fugitive-economic-offender-3/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S2: Under the FEO Act, an application must be filed in the special court asking that a particular individual may be declared an FEO.
- The application must be accompanied by “reasons for the belief that an individual is a fugitive economic offender; any information available as to the whereabouts of the fugitive economic offender; a list of properties or the value of such properties believed to be the proceeds of crime”, etc.
- The special court may then issue notice to the individual to appear at a specified place, and drop the proceedings if the individual complies.
- If, however, the special court is satisfied that an individual is an FEO, it may, record so in an order, along with reasons. The court may then order the confiscation of the properties of the accused individual in India or abroad.
- S1: Under the FEO Act, a person can be declared a fugitive economic offender if a warrant has been issued against him for an offence involving an amount of Rs 100 crore or more and he has left the country and refuses to return.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/fugitive-economic-offender-3/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), consider the following statements:
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- The INCOIS is an autonomous organization of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device is the result of a collaboration between INCOIS and ISRO.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The GEMINI device is the result of a collaboration between Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and the Airport Authority of India which has been operating the GAGAN system at its airports since February 2014 using several geosynchronous communication satellites designed and launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
- Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device:
- It is a device that used for seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.
- The device will help to provide information related to disaster warnings when fishermen move away from the coast beyond 10 to 12 kilometres.
- The GEMINI device receives and transfers the data received from GAGAN satellite/s to a mobile through Bluetooth communication. A mobile application developed by INCOIS decodes and displays the information in nine regional languages.
- It has been developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), and Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- It is electronically designed and manufactured by a private industry M/S Acord, Bangalore under Make in India Program.
- S1: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS):
- It is an autonomous organization of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- INCOIS is mandated to provide the best possible ocean information and advisory services to society, industry, government agencies and the scientific community.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The GEMINI device is the result of a collaboration between Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and the Airport Authority of India which has been operating the GAGAN system at its airports since February 2014 using several geosynchronous communication satellites designed and launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
- Gagan Enabled Mariner’s Instrument for Navigation and Information (GEMINI) device:
- It is a device that used for seamless and effective dissemination of emergency information and communication on disaster warnings, Potential Fishing Zones (PFZ) and Ocean States Forecasts (OSF) to fishermen.
- The device will help to provide information related to disaster warnings when fishermen move away from the coast beyond 10 to 12 kilometres.
- The GEMINI device receives and transfers the data received from GAGAN satellite/s to a mobile through Bluetooth communication. A mobile application developed by INCOIS decodes and displays the information in nine regional languages.
- It has been developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), and Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- It is electronically designed and manufactured by a private industry M/S Acord, Bangalore under Make in India Program.
- S1: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS):
- It is an autonomous organization of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- INCOIS is mandated to provide the best possible ocean information and advisory services to society, industry, government agencies and the scientific community.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to River Beas, consider the following statements:
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- The source of river Beas is the same as that of Chenab River but it flows through Himachal Pradesh.
- River Beas meets the Satluj river at Harike in Punjab.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the Beas:
- S1: The Beas originates near the Rohtang Pass, at a height of 4,062 m above sea level, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range, close to the source of the Ravi.
- The Chenab originates from near the Bara Lacha Pass in the Lahul-Spiti part of the Zaskar Range.
- S2: It crosses the Dhaola Dhar range and it takes a south-westerly direction and meets the Satluj river at Harike in Punjab.
- It is a comparatively small river which is only 460 km long but lies entirely within the Indian territory.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the Beas:
- S1: The Beas originates near the Rohtang Pass, at a height of 4,062 m above sea level, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range, close to the source of the Ravi.
- The Chenab originates from near the Bara Lacha Pass in the Lahul-Spiti part of the Zaskar Range.
- S2: It crosses the Dhaola Dhar range and it takes a south-westerly direction and meets the Satluj river at Harike in Punjab.
- It is a comparatively small river which is only 460 km long but lies entirely within the Indian territory.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Vaikom Satyagraha:
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- The movement was centered around the Sri Mahadeva Temple temple at Vaikom.
- The main leaders of the Satyagraha were Ali Musliyar, Variankunnath and Kunjahammad Haji.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a Satyagraha in erstwhile Travancore (now part of Kerala, India) against untouchability and caste discrimination in Hindu society of Kerala.
- The movement was centered around the Sri Mahadeva Temple, temple at Vaikom, in the present day Kottayam district.
- The Satyagraha was aimed at securing freedom to all sections of society to pass through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadeva Temple and was led by prominent leaders from Ezhava community.
- Mannathu Padmanabhan:
- Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878 – 1970) was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from Kerala.
- He took part in anti-untouchability agitations and advocated opening temples for people of all castes.
- He also participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha.
- He is also known for his founding of the Nair Service Society (NSS).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a Satyagraha in erstwhile Travancore (now part of Kerala, India) against untouchability and caste discrimination in Hindu society of Kerala.
- The movement was centered around the Sri Mahadeva Temple, temple at Vaikom, in the present day Kottayam district.
- The Satyagraha was aimed at securing freedom to all sections of society to pass through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadeva Temple and was led by prominent leaders from Ezhava community.
- Mannathu Padmanabhan:
- Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878 – 1970) was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from Kerala.
- He took part in anti-untouchability agitations and advocated opening temples for people of all castes.
- He also participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha.
- He is also known for his founding of the Nair Service Society (NSS).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-february-2021/
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