INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The president of India can summon a session of parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit.
- The constitution of India provides for three sessions of the parliament in a year but it is not mandatory to conduct all the sessions.
- There is no minimum number of days that the parliament is required to meet in a year.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Article 85(1) of the Constitution empowers the President to summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one Session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next Session.
- S3: This is correct, refer to the explanation above.
- http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/coi-4March2016.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/monsoon-session-of-parliament-likely-to-begin-in-july/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Article 85(1) of the Constitution empowers the President to summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one Session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next Session.
- S3: This is correct, refer to the explanation above.
- http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/coi-4March2016.pdf
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/monsoon-session-of-parliament-likely-to-begin-in-july/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Government of India Act, 1935, contained a provision relating to the summoning of the legislature in India.
- The Constitution that came into force in 1950 required Parliament to be summoned twice in a year, with a gap of no more than six months between its sessions.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S2: The Constitution that came into force in 1950 required Parliament to be summoned twice in a year, with a gap of no more than six months between its sessions. The First Amendment changed this in 1951, and Article 85 got its present form.
- Article 85 only requires that there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament.
- S1: The Government of India Act, 1935, contained a provision relating to the summoning of the legislature in India. It specified that the central legislature had to be summoned to meet at least once a year, and that not more than 12 months could elapse between two sessions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/monsoon-session-of-parliament-likely-to-begin-in-july/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S2: The Constitution that came into force in 1950 required Parliament to be summoned twice in a year, with a gap of no more than six months between its sessions. The First Amendment changed this in 1951, and Article 85 got its present form.
- Article 85 only requires that there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sessions of Parliament.
- S1: The Government of India Act, 1935, contained a provision relating to the summoning of the legislature in India. It specified that the central legislature had to be summoned to meet at least once a year, and that not more than 12 months could elapse between two sessions.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/monsoon-session-of-parliament-likely-to-begin-in-july/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
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- It consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
- It seeks to safeguard the rights of tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC).
- It provides for separate Regional Councils for each area constituted as an autonomous region.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, according to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution.
- S2: Passed by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, it seeks to safeguard the rights of tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC). ADCs are bodies representing a district to which the Constitution has given varying degrees of autonomy within the state legislature.
- S3: Along with ADCs, the Sixth Schedule also provides for separate Regional Councils for each area constituted as an autonomous region. In all, there are 10 areas in the Northeast that are registered as autonomous districts – three in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram and one in Tripura. These regions are named as district council of (name of district) and regional council of (name of region).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/rengma-nagas-demand-autonomous-council/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, according to Article 244 of the Indian Constitution.
- S2: Passed by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, it seeks to safeguard the rights of tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC). ADCs are bodies representing a district to which the Constitution has given varying degrees of autonomy within the state legislature.
- S3: Along with ADCs, the Sixth Schedule also provides for separate Regional Councils for each area constituted as an autonomous region. In all, there are 10 areas in the Northeast that are registered as autonomous districts – three in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram and one in Tripura. These regions are named as district council of (name of district) and regional council of (name of region).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/rengma-nagas-demand-autonomous-council/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
- The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the Security Council. It gives primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
- According to the Charter, the United Nations has four purposes:
- to maintain international peace and security;
- to develop friendly relations among nations;
- to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights;
- and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
- S2: All members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations, including the Security Council. It gives primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security to the Security Council, which may meet whenever peace is threatened.
- According to the Charter, the United Nations has four purposes:
- to maintain international peace and security;
- to develop friendly relations among nations;
- to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights;
- and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.
- S2: All members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council. While other organs of the United Nations make recommendations to member states, only the Security Council has the power to make decisions that member states are then obligated to implement under the Charter.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding BRICS grouping.
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- Not all BRICS members are the members of G20.
- Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits.
- New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS countries with each country contributing equally to its equity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs; all are members of G20.Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. The 12th BRICS summit was hosted virtually by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The main achievement of BRICS is the New Development Bank, with each country contributing equally to its equity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/brics-opposes-exceptionalism-china/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs; all are members of G20.Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. The 12th BRICS summit was hosted virtually by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The main achievement of BRICS is the New Development Bank, with each country contributing equally to its equity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/brics-opposes-exceptionalism-china/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe “Operation Pangea XIV” was in news recently, is conducted by:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A record number of fake online pharmacies have been shut down under Operation Pangea XIV targeting the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products.
- The operation coordinated by INTERPOL involved police, customs and health regulatory authorities from 92 countries.
Refer: facts for prelims: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A record number of fake online pharmacies have been shut down under Operation Pangea XIV targeting the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products.
- The operation coordinated by INTERPOL involved police, customs and health regulatory authorities from 92 countries.
Refer: facts for prelims: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
GI product State
- Zardalu West Bengal
- Chak-Hao Manipur
- ArumbavurWood Kerala
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified varieties exported to Bahrain from West Bengal & Bihar.
- These include GI certified Khirsapati & Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar).
- GI Tags in India 2020
State Product Jammu & Kashmir Saffron (Mongra, Lachha, Guchhi) Tamil Nadu Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai Tamil Nadu Thanjavur Pith Works Tamil Nadu Arumbavur Wood Carvings
Uttar Pradesh Gorakhpur Terracotta Manipur Chak-Hao Telangana Telia Rumal Jharkhand Sohrai – Khovar Painting Refer: Refer: facts for prelims: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified varieties exported to Bahrain from West Bengal & Bihar.
- These include GI certified Khirsapati & Lakshmanbhog (West Bengal), Zardalu (Bihar).
- GI Tags in India 2020
State Product Jammu & Kashmir Saffron (Mongra, Lachha, Guchhi) Tamil Nadu Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai Tamil Nadu Thanjavur Pith Works Tamil Nadu Arumbavur Wood Carvings
Uttar Pradesh Gorakhpur Terracotta Manipur Chak-Hao Telangana Telia Rumal Jharkhand Sohrai – Khovar Painting Refer: Refer: facts for prelims: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Geographical Indications (GI) tags:
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- Geographical Indications are part of the intellectual property rights that comes under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
- In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 20 years.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
- S1: Geographical Indications are part of the intellectual property rights that comes under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
- S2: In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999.
- S3: The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
- S1: Geographical Indications are part of the intellectual property rights that comes under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
- S2: In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999.
- S3: The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL):
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- It was formed under India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to facilitate energy efficiency projects.
- It is the world’s largest public Energy Service Company (ESCO).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is an energy service company (ESCO) of the Government of India and is the world’s largest public ESCO.
- S1: EESL was formed under India’s Ministry of Power to facilitate energy efficiency projects.
- CESL and Ladakh sign an MoU to make the Union Territory carbon neutral:
- Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Administration of Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, to make it a clean and green UT.
- CESL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is an energy service company (ESCO) of the Government of India and is the world’s largest public ESCO.
- S1: EESL was formed under India’s Ministry of Power to facilitate energy efficiency projects.
- CESL and Ladakh sign an MoU to make the Union Territory carbon neutral:
- Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Administration of Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, to make it a clean and green UT.
- CESL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under Ministry of Power.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 points“Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan” has been launched by
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- NITI Aayog & Piramal Foundation have launched Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan in 112 Aspirational Districts.
- Campaign Will Provide Covid Home-Care Support to 20 Lakh Citizens.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- NITI Aayog & Piramal Foundation have launched Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan in 112 Aspirational Districts.
- Campaign Will Provide Covid Home-Care Support to 20 Lakh Citizens.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/09/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-9-june-2021/
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