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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to parliamentary proceedings in India, the power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the:
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A sitting of Parliament can be terminated by adjournment or adjournment sine die or prorogation or dissolution (in the case of the Lok Sabha).
- Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.
- Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
- In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly.
- The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/termination-of-session-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A sitting of Parliament can be terminated by adjournment or adjournment sine die or prorogation or dissolution (in the case of the Lok Sabha).
- Adjournment: It suspends the work in a sitting for a specified time, which may be hours, days or weeks.
- Adjournment sine die: It means terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period.
- In other words, when the House is adjourned without naming a day for reassembly.
- The power of adjournment as well as adjournment sine die lies with the presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) of the House.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/termination-of-session-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to parliament of India, consider the following statements:
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- The President can prorogue the House while in session.
- Only the Lok Sabha is subject to dissolution.
- The Lower House can be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- In India, the Lok Sabha has a five-year term, but can be dissolved earlier. According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution, completion of five years from the first day of its meeting amounts to dissolution of the Lower House. In this case, an election is held to elect the new Members of Parliament. The Lower House can also be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. It can also be dissolved if the President feels that no viable government can be formed after the resignation or fall of a regime.
- Prorogation: The President issues a notification for prorogation of the session after the business of a session is completed and the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die. The President can also prorogue the House while in session.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/termination-of-session-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- In India, the Lok Sabha has a five-year term, but can be dissolved earlier. According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution, completion of five years from the first day of its meeting amounts to dissolution of the Lower House. In this case, an election is held to elect the new Members of Parliament. The Lower House can also be dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. It can also be dissolved if the President feels that no viable government can be formed after the resignation or fall of a regime.
- Prorogation: The President issues a notification for prorogation of the session after the business of a session is completed and the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die. The President can also prorogue the House while in session.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/termination-of-session-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Article 128 of the Constitution of India talks about “attendance of a retired judge” as the judge of the Supreme Court.
- Under Article 224A of the Constitution of India, even retired high court judges can be appointed as ad-hoc judges to high courts.
Which if the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Article 128 talks about “attendance of a retired judge” as the judge of the Supreme Court.
- It states that the Chief Justice of India at any time, with the previous consent of the President, may request any person who has held the office of a judge of the Supreme Court or the high court to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- S2: The appointment of ad-hoc judges was provided for in the Constitution under Article 224A.
- Procedure to be followed:
- Under the Article, the Chief Justice of a High Court for any State may at any time, with the previous consent of the President, request any person who has held the office of judge of that court or of any other High Court to sit and act as a judge of the High Court for that State.
- Such a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine. He will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of the Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Procedure to be followed:
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Article 128 talks about “attendance of a retired judge” as the judge of the Supreme Court.
- It states that the Chief Justice of India at any time, with the previous consent of the President, may request any person who has held the office of a judge of the Supreme Court or the high court to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- S2: The appointment of ad-hoc judges was provided for in the Constitution under Article 224A.
- Procedure to be followed:
- Under the Article, the Chief Justice of a High Court for any State may at any time, with the previous consent of the President, request any person who has held the office of judge of that court or of any other High Court to sit and act as a judge of the High Court for that State.
- Such a judge is entitled to such allowances as the president may determine. He will also enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of a judge of the Supreme Court. But, he will not otherwise be deemed to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Procedure to be followed:
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with which of the following matters?
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- Registration of Political parties
- Corrupt practices and Electoral offences
- Election Disputes
- By-elections
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Representation of the People Act, 1951:
- This act provides for the actual conduct of elections in India. It deals with the following matters:
- Details like Qualification and Disqualification of members of both the Houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures,
- Administrative machinery for conducting elections,
- Registration of Political parties,
- Conduct of Elections,
- Election Disputes,
- Corrupt practices & Electoral offences, &
- By-elections.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/what-are-postal-ballots/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Representation of the People Act, 1951:
- This act provides for the actual conduct of elections in India. It deals with the following matters:
- Details like Qualification and Disqualification of members of both the Houses of Parliament and the State Legislatures,
- Administrative machinery for conducting elections,
- Registration of Political parties,
- Conduct of Elections,
- Election Disputes,
- Corrupt practices & Electoral offences, &
- By-elections.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/what-are-postal-ballots/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe causative agent for Covid19 is the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it is a/an/the:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: How RT-PCR is used for detecting Covid-19?
- The causative agent for Covid19 is the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is an RNA virus, that means it infiltrates a healthy cell to multiply and survive.
- Thus, the RT-PCR test is for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. In this, the RNA is converted to DNA through a process called ‘reverse transcription’ for detecting viruses.
- How it is carried out?
- The SARS-CoV-2 RNA is generally detectable in respiratory specimens during the acute phase of infection.
- For that upper and lower respiratory specimens (such as nasal, nasopharyngeal) are collected.
- This sample is treated with several chemical solutions that remove substances, such as proteins and fats, and extracts only the RNA present in the sample.
- Real-time RT-PCR setup usually goes through 35 cycles, which means that by the end of the process, around 35 billion new copies of the sections of viral DNA are created from each strand of the virus present in the sample.
- As new copies of the viral DNA sections are built, the marker labels attach to the DNA strands and then release a fluorescent dye, which is measured by the machine’s computer and presented in real-time on the screen. The computer tracks the amount of fluorescence in the sample after each cycle. When the amount goes over a certain level of fluorescence, this confirms that the virus is present.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: How RT-PCR is used for detecting Covid-19?
- The causative agent for Covid19 is the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is an RNA virus, that means it infiltrates a healthy cell to multiply and survive.
- Thus, the RT-PCR test is for the identification of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. In this, the RNA is converted to DNA through a process called ‘reverse transcription’ for detecting viruses.
- How it is carried out?
- The SARS-CoV-2 RNA is generally detectable in respiratory specimens during the acute phase of infection.
- For that upper and lower respiratory specimens (such as nasal, nasopharyngeal) are collected.
- This sample is treated with several chemical solutions that remove substances, such as proteins and fats, and extracts only the RNA present in the sample.
- Real-time RT-PCR setup usually goes through 35 cycles, which means that by the end of the process, around 35 billion new copies of the sections of viral DNA are created from each strand of the virus present in the sample.
- As new copies of the viral DNA sections are built, the marker labels attach to the DNA strands and then release a fluorescent dye, which is measured by the machine’s computer and presented in real-time on the screen. The computer tracks the amount of fluorescence in the sample after each cycle. When the amount goes over a certain level of fluorescence, this confirms that the virus is present.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose.
- DNA is a double-stranded molecule, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule.
- DNA is not stable under alkaline conditions, while RNA is stable.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, there are quite a few differences between them.
- This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences.
- DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose. The only difference between ribose and deoxyribose is that ribose has one more -OH group than deoxyribose, which has -H attached to the second (2′) carbon in the ring.
- DNA is a double-stranded molecule, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule.
- DNA is stable under alkaline conditions, while RNA is not stable.
- DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans. DNA is responsible for storing and transferring genetic information, while RNA directly codes for amino acids and acts as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes to make proteins.
- DNA and RNA base pairing is slightly different since DNA uses the bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine; RNA uses adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, while RNA is ribonucleic acid. Although DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, there are quite a few differences between them.
- This is a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA, including a quick summary and a detailed table of the differences.
- DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains the sugar ribose. The only difference between ribose and deoxyribose is that ribose has one more -OH group than deoxyribose, which has -H attached to the second (2′) carbon in the ring.
- DNA is a double-stranded molecule, while RNA is a single-stranded molecule.
- DNA is stable under alkaline conditions, while RNA is not stable.
- DNA and RNA perform different functions in humans. DNA is responsible for storing and transferring genetic information, while RNA directly codes for amino acids and acts as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes to make proteins.
- DNA and RNA base pairing is slightly different since DNA uses the bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine; RNA uses adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- A cess is levied on the tax payable and not on the taxable income.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: What is a cess?
- A cess is levied on the tax payable and not on the taxable income. In a sense, for the taxpayer, it is equivalent to a surcharge on tax.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes. The revenue obtained from income tax, corporation tax, and indirect taxes can be allocated for various purposes.
- The proceeds of all taxes and cesses are credited in the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI), an account of the Government of India.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: What is a cess?
- A cess is levied on the tax payable and not on the taxable income. In a sense, for the taxpayer, it is equivalent to a surcharge on tax.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes. The revenue obtained from income tax, corporation tax, and indirect taxes can be allocated for various purposes.
- The proceeds of all taxes and cesses are credited in the Consolidated Fund of India (CFI), an account of the Government of India.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsArrange the following geographical locations in the direction of North to South:
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- Paracel Islands
- Spratly Islands
- Natuna Islands
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/south-china-sea-2/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Isthmus of Suez in eastern Egypt:
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- It separates the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
- It connects the African continent and Asia.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.
- The Isthmus of Suez in eastern Egypt connects the continents of Africa and Asia, and separates the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.
- The Isthmus of Suez in eastern Egypt connects the continents of Africa and Asia, and separates the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-march-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Central Scrutiny Centre’ (CSC) was in news recently, is an initiative of the:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC):
- It is an initiative of the Corporate Affairs Ministry to scrutinise the filings by users under straight through processes.
- The objective is to ensure that data quality is uncompromised and free from flaws.
- CSC will primarily scrutinise the filings made by users under straight through processes, identify data quality issues and irregularities, and communicate the same to the concerned Registrar of Companies so that corrective steps can be taken to restore authenticity and correctness of data and it can be seamlessly shared with other regulators, if required.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-march-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC):
- It is an initiative of the Corporate Affairs Ministry to scrutinise the filings by users under straight through processes.
- The objective is to ensure that data quality is uncompromised and free from flaws.
- CSC will primarily scrutinise the filings made by users under straight through processes, identify data quality issues and irregularities, and communicate the same to the concerned Registrar of Companies so that corrective steps can be taken to restore authenticity and correctness of data and it can be seamlessly shared with other regulators, if required.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/03/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-march-2021/
