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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Urea forms more than two-third of the total nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India.
- More than 90% of the nitrogen from urea is utilised by plants and very less gets wasted due to leaching, volatilization and run off.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: b)
It may be noted that urea forms 82 per cent of the total nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India and it has recorded exponential increase in consumption over the years.
Around 30-50 per cent of nitrogen from urea is utilised by plants and the rest gets wasted due to quick chemical transformation as a result of leaching, volatilization and run off, thereby low use efficiency.
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Solution: b)
It may be noted that urea forms 82 per cent of the total nitrogenous fertilisers consumed in India and it has recorded exponential increase in consumption over the years.
Around 30-50 per cent of nitrogen from urea is utilised by plants and the rest gets wasted due to quick chemical transformation as a result of leaching, volatilization and run off, thereby low use efficiency.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding tree transplantation.
- Not all trees can be transplanted.
- Trees like peepal and sheesham are tolerant to transplantation.
- Any tree that has a tap root system can be transplanted without much effort.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Not all trees can be transplanted. While peepal, ficus, semal and sheesham are tolerant to transplantation, trees such as dak, palash, arjun, shahtoot and jhilmil are not.
Any tree that has a tap root system cannot be transplanted, as the root goes deep into the soil, and it is not possible to isolate it without damage.
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Solution: a)
Not all trees can be transplanted. While peepal, ficus, semal and sheesham are tolerant to transplantation, trees such as dak, palash, arjun, shahtoot and jhilmil are not.
Any tree that has a tap root system cannot be transplanted, as the root goes deep into the soil, and it is not possible to isolate it without damage.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsBasic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), sometimes seen in news was signed between India and
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Solution: d)
India and the United States signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA).
This agreement would facilitate exchange of geospatial information between India and United States for both military and civilian use.
BECA will allow India to use US expertise on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones.
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Solution: d)
India and the United States signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA).
This agreement would facilitate exchange of geospatial information between India and United States for both military and civilian use.
BECA will allow India to use US expertise on geospatial intelligence and to enhance military accuracy of automated hardware systems and weapons like cruise, ballistic missiles and drones.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe initiative DARPAN, sometimes seen in news is related to
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Solution: b)
NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.
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Solution: b)
NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Wetlands.
- In India, Wetlands are regulated under the Environment(Protection) Rules, 1986.
- Wetlands International is sub-branch of UN Environment, that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Wetlands are regulated under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The 2010 version of the Rules provided for a Central Wetland Regulatory Authority; the 2017 Rules replace it with state-level bodies and created a National Wetland Committee, which functions in an advisory role.
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world.
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Solution: d)
Wetlands are regulated under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The 2010 version of the Rules provided for a Central Wetland Regulatory Authority; the 2017 Rules replace it with state-level bodies and created a National Wetland Committee, which functions in an advisory role.
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world.
