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 pointsConsider the following statements about the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE):
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- It was set up in 1945 as a national-level apex advisory body with the vision to promote development of the education system in India.
- In 1987, it was given a statutory status by an Act of Parliament.
- It is responsible for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education and management education system in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body, and a national-level council for technical education, under the Department of Higher Education.
- Established in November 1945 first as an advisory body and later on in 1987 given statutory status by an Act of Parliament, AICTE is responsible for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education and management education system in India.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body, and a national-level council for technical education, under the Department of Higher Education.
- Established in November 1945 first as an advisory body and later on in 1987 given statutory status by an Act of Parliament, AICTE is responsible for proper planning and coordinated development of the technical education and management education system in India.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThe ‘World Press Freedom Index’ is published annually by:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About Press Freedom Index:
- Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Borders, a non-profit organisation that works to document attacks on journalists around the world, ranked India 142 out of 180 countries in its annual Press Freedom Index report published on April 22, 2020.
- The parameters that are evaluated for these rankings, include pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legal framework, transparency among others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/index-monitoring-cell/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: About Press Freedom Index:
- Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Borders, a non-profit organisation that works to document attacks on journalists around the world, ranked India 142 out of 180 countries in its annual Press Freedom Index report published on April 22, 2020.
- The parameters that are evaluated for these rankings, include pluralism, media independence, environment and self-censorship, legal framework, transparency among others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/index-monitoring-cell/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Index Monitoring Cell’ was in news recently, is set up by which of the following ministry?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the Index Monitoring Cell:
- Set up by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in 2020.
- Its task is to improve India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index and to evolve an objective yardstick to gauge media freedom.
- The group will also put in place a mechanism for States to come up with their own rankings of press freedom.
- Composition of the IMC:
- It will include the director-general of the Press Information Bureau, officials from the Registrar of newspapers of India, Bureau of outreach and communication, and from the press facilitation unit, apart from the secretary of the Press Council of India and Niti Aayog.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/index-monitoring-cell/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About the Index Monitoring Cell:
- Set up by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in 2020.
- Its task is to improve India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index and to evolve an objective yardstick to gauge media freedom.
- The group will also put in place a mechanism for States to come up with their own rankings of press freedom.
- Composition of the IMC:
- It will include the director-general of the Press Information Bureau, officials from the Registrar of newspapers of India, Bureau of outreach and communication, and from the press facilitation unit, apart from the secretary of the Press Council of India and Niti Aayog.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/index-monitoring-cell/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following nation is not a member of ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Quad grouping?
- The quadrilateral security dialogue includes Japan, India, United States and Australia.
- All four nations find a common ground of being the democratic nations and common interests of unhindered maritime trade and security.
- Genesis:
- The grouping traces its genesis to 2004 when the four countries came together to coordinate relief operations in the aftermath of the tsunami.
- It then met for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
- The intention was to enhance maritime cooperation between the four nations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/quad-leaders-for-open-free-indo-pacific/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is Quad grouping?
- The quadrilateral security dialogue includes Japan, India, United States and Australia.
- All four nations find a common ground of being the democratic nations and common interests of unhindered maritime trade and security.
- Genesis:
- The grouping traces its genesis to 2004 when the four countries came together to coordinate relief operations in the aftermath of the tsunami.
- It then met for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
- The intention was to enhance maritime cooperation between the four nations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/quad-leaders-for-open-free-indo-pacific/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):
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- It was established in 2020 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- The Minister for Environment & Forests is the Chairperson of the Authority, and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment & Forests is its Vice-Chairman.
- It will have the powers to issue directions to all state governments on issues pertaining to air pollution.
Which of the given above statements is/are not correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):
- S1: The Commission for Air Quality Management was formed by an ordinance in October 2020, the “Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance 2020”.
- S2: Composition:
- Chairperson: To be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary.
- The Commission will be a statutory authority.
- The Commission will supersede bodies such as the central and state pollution control boards of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan.
- S3: It will have the powers to issue directions to these state governments (above four) on issues pertaining to air pollution.
- Jurisdiction:
- Exclusive jurisdiction over the NCR, including areas in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, in matters of air pollution, and will be working along with CPCB and ISRO, apart from the respective state governments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/commission-for-air-quality-management-caqm-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: About the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):
- S1: The Commission for Air Quality Management was formed by an ordinance in October 2020, the “Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance 2020”.
- S2: Composition:
- Chairperson: To be chaired by a government official of the rank of Secretary or Chief Secretary.
- The Commission will be a statutory authority.
- The Commission will supersede bodies such as the central and state pollution control boards of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan.
- S3: It will have the powers to issue directions to these state governments (above four) on issues pertaining to air pollution.
- Jurisdiction:
- Exclusive jurisdiction over the NCR, including areas in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, in matters of air pollution, and will be working along with CPCB and ISRO, apart from the respective state governments.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/commission-for-air-quality-management-caqm-2/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of one the following includes a hymn called the ‘Nadistuti Sukta’, which sings praises of the Saraswati as being “perfect mother, unsurpassed river, supreme goddess”?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Saraswati:
- The river, which had originated from Kapal tirith in the Himalayas in the west of Kailash, was flowing southward to Mansarovar and then taking a turn towards west.
- The river flowed through Haryana, Rajasthan and North Gujarat. It also flowed through Pakistan before meeting Western Sea through Rann of Kutch and was approximately 4,000 km in length.
- The river had two branches: western and eastern. The Himalayan-born Satluj “of the PAST”, which flowed through the channels of present-day Ghaggar-Patialiwali rivulets, represents the western branch of the ancient river.
- On the other hand, Markanda and Sarsuti represented the western branch of Saraswati, known as Tons-Yamuna.
- The confluence of the branches was near Shatrana, 25 km south of Patiala. And suddenly, it flows crossing the dessert (Rann of Kutch) and meet gulf of western sea.
- Historical evidence:
- The Sarasvati River is one of the main Rigvedic rivers mentioned in the scripture Rig Veda and later Vedic and post-Vedic texts.
- Book 6 of the Rig Veda includes a hymn called the ‘Nadistuti Sukta’, which sings praises of the Saraswati as being “perfect mother, unsurpassed river, supreme goddess”.
- For 2000 years, between 6000 and 4000 B.C., the Saraswati flowed as a great river.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/panel-on-mythical-sarasvati-river/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Saraswati:
- The river, which had originated from Kapal tirith in the Himalayas in the west of Kailash, was flowing southward to Mansarovar and then taking a turn towards west.
- The river flowed through Haryana, Rajasthan and North Gujarat. It also flowed through Pakistan before meeting Western Sea through Rann of Kutch and was approximately 4,000 km in length.
- The river had two branches: western and eastern. The Himalayan-born Satluj “of the PAST”, which flowed through the channels of present-day Ghaggar-Patialiwali rivulets, represents the western branch of the ancient river.
- On the other hand, Markanda and Sarsuti represented the western branch of Saraswati, known as Tons-Yamuna.
- The confluence of the branches was near Shatrana, 25 km south of Patiala. And suddenly, it flows crossing the dessert (Rann of Kutch) and meet gulf of western sea.
- Historical evidence:
- The Sarasvati River is one of the main Rigvedic rivers mentioned in the scripture Rig Veda and later Vedic and post-Vedic texts.
- Book 6 of the Rig Veda includes a hymn called the ‘Nadistuti Sukta’, which sings praises of the Saraswati as being “perfect mother, unsurpassed river, supreme goddess”.
- For 2000 years, between 6000 and 4000 B.C., the Saraswati flowed as a great river.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/panel-on-mythical-sarasvati-river/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission:
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- It is a project for safe drinking water for every village and city household in India.
- The project Contractor is to take care of the maintenance of the entire water network at no additional cost to the Government of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Jal Jeevan Mission, is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
- Vision
- Every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
- Mission
- Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate:
- States/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc.
- States/ UTs for creation of water supply infrastructure so that every rural household has Functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 and water in adequate quantity of prescribed quality is made available on regular basis.
- States/ UTs to plan for their drinking water security
- GPs/ rural communities to plan, implement, manage, own, operate and maintain their own in-village water supply systems
- States/ UTs to develop robust institutions having focus on service delivery and financial sustainability of the sector by promoting utility approach
- Capacity building of the stakeholders and create awareness in community on significance of water for improvement in quality of life
- In making provision and mobilization of financial assistance to States/ UTs for implementation of the mission
- Objectives: The broad objectives of the Mission are:
- To provide FHTC to every rural household.
- To prioritize provision of FHTCs in qualityaffected areas, villages in drought prone and desert areas, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) villages, etc.
- To provide functional tap connection to Schools, Anganwadi centres, GP buildings, Health centres, wellness centres and community buildings
- To monitor functionality of tap connections.
- To promote and ensure voluntary ownership among local community by way of contribution in cash, kind and/ or labour and voluntary labour (shramdaan)
- To assist in ensuring sustainability of water supply system,e. water source, water supply infrastructure, and funds for regular O&M
- To empower and develop human resource in the sector such that the demands of construction, plumbing, electrical, water quality management, water treatment, catchment protection, O&M, etc. are taken care of in short and long term
- To bring awareness on various aspects and significance of safe drinking water and involvement of stakeholders in manner that make water everyone’s business
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/framework-for-water-quality-testing-monitoring/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Jal Jeevan Mission, is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
- Vision
- Every rural household has drinking water supply in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on regular and long-term basis at affordable service delivery charges leading to improvement in living standards of rural communities.
- Mission
- Jal Jeevan Mission is to assist, empower and facilitate:
- States/ UTs in planning of participatory rural water supply strategy for ensuring potable drinking water security on long-term basis to every rural household and public institution, viz. GP building, School, Anganwadi centre, Health centre, wellness centres, etc.
- States/ UTs for creation of water supply infrastructure so that every rural household has Functional Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024 and water in adequate quantity of prescribed quality is made available on regular basis.
- States/ UTs to plan for their drinking water security
- GPs/ rural communities to plan, implement, manage, own, operate and maintain their own in-village water supply systems
- States/ UTs to develop robust institutions having focus on service delivery and financial sustainability of the sector by promoting utility approach
- Capacity building of the stakeholders and create awareness in community on significance of water for improvement in quality of life
- In making provision and mobilization of financial assistance to States/ UTs for implementation of the mission
- Objectives: The broad objectives of the Mission are:
- To provide FHTC to every rural household.
- To prioritize provision of FHTCs in qualityaffected areas, villages in drought prone and desert areas, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) villages, etc.
- To provide functional tap connection to Schools, Anganwadi centres, GP buildings, Health centres, wellness centres and community buildings
- To monitor functionality of tap connections.
- To promote and ensure voluntary ownership among local community by way of contribution in cash, kind and/ or labour and voluntary labour (shramdaan)
- To assist in ensuring sustainability of water supply system,e. water source, water supply infrastructure, and funds for regular O&M
- To empower and develop human resource in the sector such that the demands of construction, plumbing, electrical, water quality management, water treatment, catchment protection, O&M, etc. are taken care of in short and long term
- To bring awareness on various aspects and significance of safe drinking water and involvement of stakeholders in manner that make water everyone’s business
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/framework-for-water-quality-testing-monitoring/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsArrange the following components of India’s forex reserves according to their proportion in ascending order:
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- Foreign currency
- Gold
- Special Drawing Rights at IMF
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: India’s foreign exchange reserves now world’s fourth largest:
- India’s foreign exchange reserves surpass Russia’s to become world’s fourth largest.
- India’s reserves, enough to cover roughly 18 months of imports, have been bolstered by a rare current-account surplus, rising inflows into the local stock market and foreign direct investment.
- India’s foreign currency holdings fell by $4.3 billion to $580.3 billion as of March 5.
- China has the largest reserves, followed by Japan and Switzerland on the International Monetary Fund table.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: India’s foreign exchange reserves now world’s fourth largest:
- India’s foreign exchange reserves surpass Russia’s to become world’s fourth largest.
- India’s reserves, enough to cover roughly 18 months of imports, have been bolstered by a rare current-account surplus, rising inflows into the local stock market and foreign direct investment.
- India’s foreign currency holdings fell by $4.3 billion to $580.3 billion as of March 5.
- China has the largest reserves, followed by Japan and Switzerland on the International Monetary Fund table.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsHe lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century. He was the first to install a mirror for worshipping in South India. He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’. He was
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Ayya Vaikundar also known as Siva Narayana or Vaikunda Swami is the first and the foremost Purna avatar of Eka-Paran.
- Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal (1809-1851) was a great thinker and social reformer of the 19th century.
- He lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century.
- Founded ‘Samathwa Samajam’, an early socio-reform movement in India (1836).
- He was the first to install a mirror for worshipping in South India.
- He was the exponent of a new path of spiritual thoughts named ‘Ayya Vazhi’.
- He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’.
- He led an agitation known as the Mel Mundu Samaram.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Ayya Vaikundar also known as Siva Narayana or Vaikunda Swami is the first and the foremost Purna avatar of Eka-Paran.
- Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal (1809-1851) was a great thinker and social reformer of the 19th century.
- He lived in the princely kingdom of Travancore in the early decades of the 19th century.
- Founded ‘Samathwa Samajam’, an early socio-reform movement in India (1836).
- He was the first to install a mirror for worshipping in South India.
- He was the exponent of a new path of spiritual thoughts named ‘Ayya Vazhi’.
- He said, ‘One caste, One religion, One clan, One world, One God’.
- He led an agitation known as the Mel Mundu Samaram.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the “Invest India” agency:
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- It is India’s official agency dedicated to investment promotion and facilitation.
- It is set up as a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra:
- To be launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The portal is being developed for handholding and facilitation, information dissemination, and facilitation of domestic investors.
- It will give information about approvals, licenses, and clearances required for businesses.
- It will also help investors connect to various stakeholders on single platform like Central Ministries, Industry Associations, State Departments.
- This Project is under the “Invest India” agency which was set up in 2009 as a non-profit venture under the DPIIT.
- Invest India is a non-profit venture under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- Operationalized in early 2010, Invest India is set up as a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (35% equity), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) (51% equity), and State Governments of India (0.5% each).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Atmanirbhar Niveshak Mitra:
- To be launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The portal is being developed for handholding and facilitation, information dissemination, and facilitation of domestic investors.
- It will give information about approvals, licenses, and clearances required for businesses.
- It will also help investors connect to various stakeholders on single platform like Central Ministries, Industry Associations, State Departments.
- This Project is under the “Invest India” agency which was set up in 2009 as a non-profit venture under the DPIIT.
- Invest India is a non-profit venture under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- Operationalized in early 2010, Invest India is set up as a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (35% equity), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) (51% equity), and State Governments of India (0.5% each).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/15/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2021/
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