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 pointsWhen a recognised political party splits, which of the following authority has the power to make decision on assigning the symbol?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: How are symbols allotted to political parties?
- As per the guidelines, to get a symbol allotted:
- A party/candidate has to provide a list of three symbols from the EC’s free symbols list at the time of filing nomination papers.
- Among them, one symbol is allotted to the party/candidate on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- When a recognised political party splits, the Election Commission takes the decision on assigning the symbol.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: How are symbols allotted to political parties?
- As per the guidelines, to get a symbol allotted:
- A party/candidate has to provide a list of three symbols from the EC’s free symbols list at the time of filing nomination papers.
- Among them, one symbol is allotted to the party/candidate on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- When a recognised political party splits, the Election Commission takes the decision on assigning the symbol.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Election Commission:
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- Since inception, the Election Commission is a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- They determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner. On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 years. Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner. On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18 years. Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three election commissioners.
- Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
- EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhat are the possible actions an Election Commission can take against candidates and political parties?
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- Election Commission cannot bar candidates or leaders from campaigning for specified periods.
- The EC monitors the adherence of political parties and candidates to the ‘Model Code of Conduct’.
- It can postpone elections to any constituency, cancel an election already notified, but cannot abrogate or annul an election already held.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- What are the possible actions EC can take against candidates and parties?
- The EC monitors the adherence of political parties and candidates to the ‘Model Code of Conduct’.
- If the violations are also offences under election law and the criminal law of the land, the EC has the power to recommend registration of cases against the offenders.
- However, for some violations — such as canvassing for votes during a period when electioneering is barred, making official announcements while the MCC is in force, and making appeal to voters on sectarian grounds — the EC has the power to advise or censure candidates, in addition to directing registration of cases.
- In some cases, as recent incidents would show, the EC may bar candidates or leaders from campaigning for specified periods.
- Asking individuals to leave a constituency or barring entry into certain areas are other powers that the EC may exercise. These powers are not necessarily traceable to any provision in law, but are generally considered inherent because of the sweeping and plenary nature of the EC’s responsibility under the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections.
- Its powers extend to postponing elections to any constituency, cancelling an election already notified, and even to abrogate or annul an election already held.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- What are the possible actions EC can take against candidates and parties?
- The EC monitors the adherence of political parties and candidates to the ‘Model Code of Conduct’.
- If the violations are also offences under election law and the criminal law of the land, the EC has the power to recommend registration of cases against the offenders.
- However, for some violations — such as canvassing for votes during a period when electioneering is barred, making official announcements while the MCC is in force, and making appeal to voters on sectarian grounds — the EC has the power to advise or censure candidates, in addition to directing registration of cases.
- In some cases, as recent incidents would show, the EC may bar candidates or leaders from campaigning for specified periods.
- Asking individuals to leave a constituency or barring entry into certain areas are other powers that the EC may exercise. These powers are not necessarily traceable to any provision in law, but are generally considered inherent because of the sweeping and plenary nature of the EC’s responsibility under the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections.
- Its powers extend to postponing elections to any constituency, cancelling an election already notified, and even to abrogate or annul an election already held.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to powers of Election Commission:
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- Election Commission can disqualify candidates who commit electoral malpractices.
- The Constitution empowers the Election Commission to decide whether a candidate has incurred disqualification by holding an office of profit.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What are the limitations of the EC’s powers?
- The EC does not have the power to disqualify candidates who commit electoral malpractices. At best, it may direct the registration of a case.
- The EC also does not have the power to deregister any political party. However, the Constitution empowers the EC to decide whether a candidate has incurred disqualification by holding an office of profit under the appropriate government, or has been declared an insolvent, or acquired the citizenship of a foreign state.
- When a question arises whether a candidate has incurred any of these disqualifications, the President of India or Governor has to refer it to the EC. The poll panel’s decision on this is binding.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What are the limitations of the EC’s powers?
- The EC does not have the power to disqualify candidates who commit electoral malpractices. At best, it may direct the registration of a case.
- The EC also does not have the power to deregister any political party. However, the Constitution empowers the EC to decide whether a candidate has incurred disqualification by holding an office of profit under the appropriate government, or has been declared an insolvent, or acquired the citizenship of a foreign state.
- When a question arises whether a candidate has incurred any of these disqualifications, the President of India or Governor has to refer it to the EC. The poll panel’s decision on this is binding.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/how-election-commission-decides-on-party-symbols-3/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to ‘None Of The Above’ (NOTA) on the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers:
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- The electronic voting machines (EVMs) have the NOTA option at the end of the candidates’ list.
- The NOTA option was first used in the 2013 assembly elections held in Kerala.
- NOTA is available only for direct elections not for Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The NOTA option in the EVM is given at the bottom of the candidates’ list. Earlier, in order to cast a negative ballot, a voter had to inform the presiding officer at the polling booth. Now the voter has to just press the NOTA option on the EVM.
- S3: NOTA is available only for direct elections such as the Lok Sabha and State assemblies, not for Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council.
- S2: NOTA was first used in India in 2009. Chhattisgarh was the first State in the country to give this right to the voters in the local government elections. In the 2014 general elections, the maximum number of NOTA votes were polled in Uttar Pradesh.
- On September 27, 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to make the necessary provisions in ballot papers and EVMs to provide a ‘None of the Above’ option for voters who come to the polling booth and decide not to vote for any of the candidates in the fray. This was to enable voters to exercise their right not to choose a candidate while maintaining their right to secrecy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/nota-none-of-the-above/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The NOTA option in the EVM is given at the bottom of the candidates’ list. Earlier, in order to cast a negative ballot, a voter had to inform the presiding officer at the polling booth. Now the voter has to just press the NOTA option on the EVM.
- S3: NOTA is available only for direct elections such as the Lok Sabha and State assemblies, not for Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council.
- S2: NOTA was first used in India in 2009. Chhattisgarh was the first State in the country to give this right to the voters in the local government elections. In the 2014 general elections, the maximum number of NOTA votes were polled in Uttar Pradesh.
- On September 27, 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to make the necessary provisions in ballot papers and EVMs to provide a ‘None of the Above’ option for voters who come to the polling booth and decide not to vote for any of the candidates in the fray. This was to enable voters to exercise their right not to choose a candidate while maintaining their right to secrecy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/nota-none-of-the-above/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Population Register (NPR) in India, consider the following statements:
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- It is a Register of usual residents of the country.
- It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
- It was first collected in 2010 and then updated in 2015.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is National Population Register (NPR)?
- It is a Register of usual residents of the country.
- It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
- It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
- Objective: To create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
- The NPR was first collected in 2010 and then updated in 2015.
- Who is a usual resident?
- A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past 6 months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next 6 months or more.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/national-population-register-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: What is National Population Register (NPR)?
- It is a Register of usual residents of the country.
- It is being prepared at the local (Village/sub-Town), sub-District, District, State and National level under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
- It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.
- Objective: To create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
- The NPR was first collected in 2010 and then updated in 2015.
- Who is a usual resident?
- A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past 6 months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next 6 months or more.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/national-population-register-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Jet Streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
- Only some cyclones develop an eye.
- The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 degree Celsius lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/national-cyclone-risk-mitigation-project-ncrmp/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/national-cyclone-risk-mitigation-project-ncrmp/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard:
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- The great Indian bustard is omnivorous.
- It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- It is protected under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Great Indian Bustards (GIB):
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard — state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
- Habitats in India:
- Only two districts in Rajasthan — Jaisalmer and Barmer — have a breeding GIB population in the wild. The bird can also be found in very small numbers in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Great Indian Bustards (GIB):
- IUCN status: critically endangered.
- Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972 and in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES.
- Identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Project Great Indian Bustard — state of Rajasthan — identifying and fencing off bustard breeding grounds in existing protected areas as well as provide secure breeding enclosures in areas outside protected areas.
- Protected areas: Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
- Habitats in India:
- Only two districts in Rajasthan — Jaisalmer and Barmer — have a breeding GIB population in the wild. The bird can also be found in very small numbers in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn which one of the following States is Karera Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Desert National Park Sanctuary — Rajasthan, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary – Andhra Pradesh and Karera Wildlife Sanctuary– Madhya Pradesh.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsBaralacha Pass is a high mountain pass in
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Baralacha Pass:
- For the first time ever, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work on reopening the crucial Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh much before schedule to restore connectivity to Leh in Ladakh.
- Baralacha Pass is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range.
- Connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.
- The pass also acts as a water-divide between the Bhaga river and the Yunam river.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: Baralacha Pass:
- For the first time ever, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work on reopening the crucial Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh much before schedule to restore connectivity to Leh in Ladakh.
- Baralacha Pass is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range.
- Connects Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Leh district in Ladakh, situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.
- The pass also acts as a water-divide between the Bhaga river and the Yunam river.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/16/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-march-2021/
