The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2021. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
Please try to enjoy questions, discuss the concepts and facts they try to test from you and suggest improvements.
Hope you enjoy this quiz. If you like it, then please share it. Thank you.
INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
-
Click on – ‘Start Quiz’ button
-
Solve Questions
-
Click on ‘Quiz Summary’ button
-
Click on ‘Finish Quiz’ button
-
Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following national parks are located in Assam?
- Nameri
- Dihing Patkai
- Dibru-Saikhowa
- Raimona
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
The State government notified Dihing Patkai as a National Park, four days after creating the 422-sq. km Raimona National Park in western Assam’s Kokrajhar district.
The five national parks that existed prior to the Raimona are Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang and Dibru-Saikhowa.
The Raimona National Park is within the Bodoland Territorial Region. The area of the park includes the northern part of the notified Ripu Reserve Forest (508.62 sq. km), which forms the western-most buffer to the Manas National Park that straddles the India-Bhutan border.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The State government notified Dihing Patkai as a National Park, four days after creating the 422-sq. km Raimona National Park in western Assam’s Kokrajhar district.
The five national parks that existed prior to the Raimona are Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang and Dibru-Saikhowa.
The Raimona National Park is within the Bodoland Territorial Region. The area of the park includes the northern part of the notified Ripu Reserve Forest (508.62 sq. km), which forms the western-most buffer to the Manas National Park that straddles the India-Bhutan border.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding contributions that make up funding for the World Health Organisation (WHO).
- Assessed contributions are the dues countries pay in order to be a member of WHO.
- Assessed contributions by the Member State is calculated relative to the country’s wealth and population.
- The maximum share of funding to WHO comes from assessed contributions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Assessed contributions are the dues countries pay in order to be a member of the Organization. The amount each Member State must pay is calculated relative to the country’s wealth and population.
Assessed contributions have declined as an overall percentage of the Programme Budget and have, for several years, accounted for less than one quarter of the Organization’s financing. The balance is mobilized through voluntary contributions.
In recent years, voluntary contributions have accounted for more than three quarters of the Organization’s financing.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Assessed contributions are the dues countries pay in order to be a member of the Organization. The amount each Member State must pay is calculated relative to the country’s wealth and population.
Assessed contributions have declined as an overall percentage of the Programme Budget and have, for several years, accounted for less than one quarter of the Organization’s financing. The balance is mobilized through voluntary contributions.
In recent years, voluntary contributions have accounted for more than three quarters of the Organization’s financing.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Positive Indigenisation List’, recently seen in news.
- The items listed includes weapons/ systems that will be procured from indigenous sources as per provisions given in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
- It aims in achieving self-reliance and promoting defence exports.
- The complex systems, Air Borne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems and Tank Engines are not included in the list.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
The ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ of 108 items was notified by the Ministry of Defence. This will give further boost to indigenisation with active participation of public and private sector for fulfilling the twin objectives of achieving self-reliance and promoting defence exports. All the 108 items will now be procured from indigenous sources as per provisions given in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
Like the first list, import substitution of ammunition which is a recurring requirement has been given special focus.
The ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ comprises complex systems, sensors, simulator, weapons and ammunitions like Helicopters, Next Generation Corvettes, Air Borne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, Tank Engines, Medium Power Radar for Mountains, MRSAM Weapon Systems and many more such items to fulfil the requirements of Indian Armed Forces. This second list is planned to be implemented progressively with effect from December 2021 to December 2025.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
The ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ of 108 items was notified by the Ministry of Defence. This will give further boost to indigenisation with active participation of public and private sector for fulfilling the twin objectives of achieving self-reliance and promoting defence exports. All the 108 items will now be procured from indigenous sources as per provisions given in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020.
Like the first list, import substitution of ammunition which is a recurring requirement has been given special focus.
The ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ comprises complex systems, sensors, simulator, weapons and ammunitions like Helicopters, Next Generation Corvettes, Air Borne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, Tank Engines, Medium Power Radar for Mountains, MRSAM Weapon Systems and many more such items to fulfil the requirements of Indian Armed Forces. This second list is planned to be implemented progressively with effect from December 2021 to December 2025.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is founded on the principle of “product patents”.
- Product patents allow inventors of new drugs to have exclusive rights to produce and sell them for some years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) regime was promoted by the World Trade Organization in 1995 for uniform global IPR rules. TRIPS is founded on the principle of “product patents”.
Product patents allow inventors of new drugs to have exclusive rights to produce and sell them for some years.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) regime was promoted by the World Trade Organization in 1995 for uniform global IPR rules. TRIPS is founded on the principle of “product patents”.
Product patents allow inventors of new drugs to have exclusive rights to produce and sell them for some years.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- India has the second longest coastline in Asia.
- Beaches, dunes, cliffs and rocks are the landforms associated with coastline.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution: a)
India has the seventh longest coastline in Asia. The coastline is 7,500 km long.
Coral reefs, mangroves, tidal mudflats, seagrass beds, and salt marshes are some of the fragile habitats found along the Indian coastline. Apart from these ecosystems, the coastline features a variety of landforms such as sandy beaches, dunes, cliffs and rocks, among others.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
India has the seventh longest coastline in Asia. The coastline is 7,500 km long.
Coral reefs, mangroves, tidal mudflats, seagrass beds, and salt marshes are some of the fragile habitats found along the Indian coastline. Apart from these ecosystems, the coastline features a variety of landforms such as sandy beaches, dunes, cliffs and rocks, among others.
