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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Malaria:
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- Malaria is a mosquito-borne viral infection.
- There is currently no licensed malaria vaccine in the market.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Malaria is caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans.
- S2: Although progress has been made in the last 10 years toward developing malaria vaccines, there is currently no licensed malaria vaccine on the market.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Malaria is caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans.
- S2: Although progress has been made in the last 10 years toward developing malaria vaccines, there is currently no licensed malaria vaccine on the market.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘OPEC plus’ countries:
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- OPEC+ is a group of oil-producing nations, entirely made up non-OPEC members and Russia.
- The aim of OPEC+ was to undertake production restrictions to help revive a flailing market.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- The Opec and non-Opec producers first formed the alliance at a historic meeting in Algiers in 2016.
- The aim was to undertake production restrictions to help resuscitate a flailing market.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/opec-move-to-hit-recovery/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is the Opec+?
- Opec+ refers to the alliance of crude producers, who have been undertaking corrections in supply in the oil markets since 2017.
- OPEC plus countries include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Sudan and Sudan.
- The Opec and non-Opec producers first formed the alliance at a historic meeting in Algiers in 2016.
- The aim was to undertake production restrictions to help resuscitate a flailing market.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/opec-move-to-hit-recovery/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), consider the following statements:
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- It is an intergovernmental organization of more than 25 oil producing countries.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- Its membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
- The current OPEC members (13) are the following: Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia (the De facto leader), the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. Former OPEC members are Ecuador, Indonesia and Qatar.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/opec-move-to-hit-recovery/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is OPEC?
- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, with the signing of an agreement in September 1960 by five countries namely Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. They were to become the Founder Members of the Organization.
- OPEC is a permanent, intergovernmental organization.
- OPEC’s objective is to co-ordinate and unify petroleum policies among Member Countries, in order to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers; an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consuming nations; and a fair return on capital to those investing in the industry.
- It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- OPEC membership is open to any country that is a substantial exporter of oil and which shares the ideals of the organization.
- The current OPEC members (13) are the following: Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia (the De facto leader), the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. Former OPEC members are Ecuador, Indonesia and Qatar.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/opec-move-to-hit-recovery/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The only approved genetically modified crop in India till date is Bt. Cotton.
- Genetic Engineering Approval Committee was set up by the Department of Biotechnology to regulate research, testing and commercial release of GM crops, foods and organisms.
- The one per cent threshold for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food crops imported into India, set by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in a recent order.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S3: FSSAI issued an order on February 8 setting the permissible limit for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in imported food crops at 1%.
- S2: The task of regulating GMO levels in imported consumables was initially with the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry.
- The body regulates the use, manufacture, storage, import and export of hazardous microorganisms or genetically-engineered organisms and cells in India.
- S1: Bt cotton, the only GM crop that is allowed in India, has two alien genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that allows the crop to develop a protein toxic to the common pest pink bollworm. More>>
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/fssai-guidelines-on-gmo-crops/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S3: FSSAI issued an order on February 8 setting the permissible limit for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in imported food crops at 1%.
- S2: The task of regulating GMO levels in imported consumables was initially with the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry.
- The body regulates the use, manufacture, storage, import and export of hazardous microorganisms or genetically-engineered organisms and cells in India.
- S1: Bt cotton, the only GM crop that is allowed in India, has two alien genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that allows the crop to develop a protein toxic to the common pest pink bollworm. More>>
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/fssai-guidelines-on-gmo-crops/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Initiative to Tackle Forest Fire, consider the following statements:
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- National Action Plan on Forest Fires (NAPFF) was launched in 2018 to minimise forest fires.
- The Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme (FPM) is the only centrally funded program specifically dedicated to assist the states in dealing with forest fires.
- The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has constituted a Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) under the chairmanship of Union Environment Minister to monitor the implementation of the National Action Plan on forest fire.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: India’s Initiative to Tackle Forest Fire:
- S1: National Action Plan on Forest Fires (NAPFF): It was launched in 2018 to minimise forest fires by informing, enabling and empowering forest fringe communities and incentivising them to work with the State Forest Departments.
- S2: The Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme (FPM) is the only centrally funded program specifically dedicated to assist the states in dealing with forest fires.
- S3: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has told the National Green Tribunal that it has constituted a Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) under the chairmanship of Secretary to monitor the implementation of the National Action Plan on forest fire in hill states. More>>
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/fsi-report-on-forest-fires/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: India’s Initiative to Tackle Forest Fire:
- S1: National Action Plan on Forest Fires (NAPFF): It was launched in 2018 to minimise forest fires by informing, enabling and empowering forest fringe communities and incentivising them to work with the State Forest Departments.
- S2: The Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme (FPM) is the only centrally funded program specifically dedicated to assist the states in dealing with forest fires.
- S3: The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has told the National Green Tribunal that it has constituted a Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) under the chairmanship of Secretary to monitor the implementation of the National Action Plan on forest fire in hill states. More>>
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/fsi-report-on-forest-fires/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- A ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress incoming air for combustion without a rotating compressor.
- A ramjet-powered vehicle requires an assisted take-off like a rocket assist to accelerate it to a speed where it begins to produce thrust.
- Ramjets work most efficiently at hypersonic speeds around Mach 6 and above.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress incoming air for combustion without a rotating compressor. Fuel is injected in the combustion chamber where it mixes with the hot compressed air and ignites.
- A ramjet-powered vehicle requires an assisted take-off like a rocket assist to accelerate it to a speed where it begins to produce thrust.
- Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) and can operate up to speeds of Mach 6. However, the ramjet efficiency starts to drop when the vehicle reaches hypersonic speeds.
- A scramjet engine is an improvement over the ramjet engine as it efficiently operates at hypersonic speeds and allows supersonic combustion. Thus it is known as Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, or Scramjet.
- A dual mode ramjet (DMRJ) is a type of jet engine where a ramjet transforms into scramjet over Mach 4-8 range, which means it can efficiently operate both in subsonic and supersonic combustor modes.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress incoming air for combustion without a rotating compressor. Fuel is injected in the combustion chamber where it mixes with the hot compressed air and ignites.
- A ramjet-powered vehicle requires an assisted take-off like a rocket assist to accelerate it to a speed where it begins to produce thrust.
- Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) and can operate up to speeds of Mach 6. However, the ramjet efficiency starts to drop when the vehicle reaches hypersonic speeds.
- A scramjet engine is an improvement over the ramjet engine as it efficiently operates at hypersonic speeds and allows supersonic combustion. Thus it is known as Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, or Scramjet.
- A dual mode ramjet (DMRJ) is a type of jet engine where a ramjet transforms into scramjet over Mach 4-8 range, which means it can efficiently operate both in subsonic and supersonic combustor modes.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
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- It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
- It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Red Sanders (a tree) has a highly restrictive distribution in the South Eastern portion of Indian peninsula (Eastern Ghats of South India) to which it is endemic.
- S2: It occurs in the forest formation which is classified as “Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests”.
- It is generally found at altitudes of 150 – 900 m. It grows on dry, hilly, often rocky ground, and occasionally found on precipitous hill sides also. It prefers lateritic and gravelly soil and cannot tolerate water logging.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Red Sanders (a tree) has a highly restrictive distribution in the South Eastern portion of Indian peninsula (Eastern Ghats of South India) to which it is endemic.
- S2: It occurs in the forest formation which is classified as “Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests”.
- It is generally found at altitudes of 150 – 900 m. It grows on dry, hilly, often rocky ground, and occasionally found on precipitous hill sides also. It prefers lateritic and gravelly soil and cannot tolerate water logging.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Geographical Indications State
- Pochampally Sarees Telangana
- Uppada Jamdani Sarees Tamil Nadu
- Chanderi Sarees West Bengal
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Uppada Jamdani Sarees: Andhra Pradesh
- Chanderi Sarees: Madhya Pradesh
- More>>
- Pochampally Ikat:
- Pochampally Ikat or resist dyeing involves a sequence of tying and dyeing sections of bundled yarn to a predetermined colour scheme before weaving.
- During the Nizam era, they were exported to Burma (Myanmar) and West Asia and east Africa, where they were known as Asia rumals.
- The term `Ikat’ stems from the Malay-Indonesian expression, mangikat, meaning to bind, knot or wind.
- It has now been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) status.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Uppada Jamdani Sarees: Andhra Pradesh
- Chanderi Sarees: Madhya Pradesh
- More>>
- Pochampally Ikat:
- Pochampally Ikat or resist dyeing involves a sequence of tying and dyeing sections of bundled yarn to a predetermined colour scheme before weaving.
- During the Nizam era, they were exported to Burma (Myanmar) and West Asia and east Africa, where they were known as Asia rumals.
- The term `Ikat’ stems from the Malay-Indonesian expression, mangikat, meaning to bind, knot or wind.
- It has now been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) status.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Whale shark:
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- It is the largest living species of fish.
- It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- It is found in open waters of the tropical oceans and is rarely found in water below 21 °C.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Whale shark:
- The whale shark is the largest living species of fish and is endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- It is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- The whale shark has a lifespan of around 130 years and has a unique pattern of dots on its body.
- It can grow up to 10 metres in length and weigh around 20 tonnes.
- Habitat: The whale shark is found in open waters of the tropical oceans and is rarely found in water below 21 °C (70 °F).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Whale shark:
- The whale shark is the largest living species of fish and is endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- It is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act.
- The whale shark has a lifespan of around 130 years and has a unique pattern of dots on its body.
- It can grow up to 10 metres in length and weigh around 20 tonnes.
- Habitat: The whale shark is found in open waters of the tropical oceans and is rarely found in water below 21 °C (70 °F).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chilika Lake:
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- It is an urban lake.
- It was designated as the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Fishing cats:
- The first-ever survey of the elusive fishing cat in and around Asia’s biggest brackish water lagoon, the Chilika lake in Odisha, started March 1, 2021.
- Fishing cats are almost twice the size of the house cat.
- They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the mangroves of the east coast.
- Chilika Lake:-
- It is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef.
- It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site
- In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- Urban lakes: The apparent definition of urban lakes seems to those located entirely within city limits (census town) and directly surrounded by urban developments, with some recreation facilities limited to the shoreline area (parks, playgrounds).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Fishing cats:
- The first-ever survey of the elusive fishing cat in and around Asia’s biggest brackish water lagoon, the Chilika lake in Odisha, started March 1, 2021.
- Fishing cats are almost twice the size of the house cat.
- They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the mangroves of the east coast.
- Chilika Lake:-
- It is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal.
- It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef.
- It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site
- In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- Urban lakes: The apparent definition of urban lakes seems to those located entirely within city limits (census town) and directly surrounded by urban developments, with some recreation facilities limited to the shoreline area (parks, playgrounds).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/06/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-6-march-2021/
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