INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Attorney General for India (AGI):
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- AGI is a part of the Union Executive.
- AGI holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- AGI has the right of audience in all Courts in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Attorney General for India is the central government’s chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is a part of the Union Executive.
- S2: He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- S3: The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/attorney-general-3/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Attorney General for India is the central government’s chief legal advisor, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India. He is a part of the Union Executive.
- S2: He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- S3: The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/attorney-general-3/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime:
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- It is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
- It is mandated by its member States to assist in the implementation of both United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
- S2: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its Member States to assist in the implementation of both United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), which along with the UN Drug Conventions of 1961, 1971 and 1988 underpin all the operational work of UNODC.
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a member of the United Nations Development Group.
- S2: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its Member States to assist in the implementation of both United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), which along with the UN Drug Conventions of 1961, 1971 and 1988 underpin all the operational work of UNODC.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIn the context of contribution of PC Mahalanonobis to Statistics, consider the following statements:
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- He is known as the father of Indian Statistics.
- He established the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931 in Bombay.
- He helped in the establishment of Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) and the National Sample Survey (NSS).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: He is referred to as the chief architect of Indian statistical system as well as father of statistical science in India.
- S2: He established the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931 in The institute founded the journal Sankhya, along the lines of Karl Pearson’s Biometrika. In 1959 it was made an autonomous body of Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
- S3: He also helped in the establishment of Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), the National Sample Survey (NSS) and the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/statistics-day-3/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: He is referred to as the chief architect of Indian statistical system as well as father of statistical science in India.
- S2: He established the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931 in The institute founded the journal Sankhya, along the lines of Karl Pearson’s Biometrika. In 1959 it was made an autonomous body of Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
- S3: He also helped in the establishment of Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), the National Sample Survey (NSS) and the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/statistics-day-3/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Cyber Capabilities and National Power’ report is released by which of the following?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Cyber Capabilities and National Power Report was recently released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
- The report analyses the cyber ecosystem of each state and how it intersects with international security, economic competition and military affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/cyber-capabilities-and-national-power-report-iiss/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Cyber Capabilities and National Power Report was recently released by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
- The report analyses the cyber ecosystem of each state and how it intersects with international security, economic competition and military affairs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/cyber-capabilities-and-national-power-report-iiss/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):
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- It is one of the 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN).
- It is responsible for administering and monitoring the operation of the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations.
- S2: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- The TRIPS Council is responsible for administering and monitoring the operation of the TRIPS Agreement.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/us-digital-millennium-copyright-act/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 15 specialized agencies of the United Nations.
- S2: The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- The TRIPS Council is responsible for administering and monitoring the operation of the TRIPS Agreement.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/us-digital-millennium-copyright-act/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Baihetan Dam is the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam.
- The dam is being constructed on Jinsha River, a tributary of the Mekong River.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Baihetan Dam:
- It is the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam under construction in southwestern China.
- The dam is being constructed on Jinsha river, a tributary of the Yangtze.
- The 289-m-tall Baihetan Dam will have 16 generating units with a capacity of 1 million kilowatts each.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: Baihetan Dam:
- It is the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam under construction in southwestern China.
- The dam is being constructed on Jinsha river, a tributary of the Yangtze.
- The 289-m-tall Baihetan Dam will have 16 generating units with a capacity of 1 million kilowatts each.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe term “2-deoxy-D-glucose” was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has announced the commercial launch of drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG).
- It is an anti-Covid drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The drug is approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy to the standard of care in the treatment of coronavirus patients in hospital settings.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has announced the commercial launch of drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG).
- It is an anti-Covid drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The drug is approved for emergency use as an adjunct therapy to the standard of care in the treatment of coronavirus patients in hospital settings.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to ‘Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network’ (eVIN), consider the following statements:
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- It is an indigenously developed technology.
- It monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application.
- It supports the central government’s Universal Immunization Programme.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network is an indigenously developed technology that digitises vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application. The innovative eVIN was first launched across 12 states in 2015 to support better vaccine logistics management at cold chain points. eVIN supports the central government’s Universal Immunization Programme by providing real-time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage temperatures across all cold chain points across states and UTs.
- CoWIN:
- CoWIN is an extension of an electronic vaccine intelligence network, eVIN, which is used to collect real-time feedback of the vaccination programmes.
- It is a cloud-based IT solution for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating COVID-19 vaccination in the country.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network is an indigenously developed technology that digitises vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain through a smartphone application. The innovative eVIN was first launched across 12 states in 2015 to support better vaccine logistics management at cold chain points. eVIN supports the central government’s Universal Immunization Programme by providing real-time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage temperatures across all cold chain points across states and UTs.
- CoWIN:
- CoWIN is an extension of an electronic vaccine intelligence network, eVIN, which is used to collect real-time feedback of the vaccination programmes.
- It is a cloud-based IT solution for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating COVID-19 vaccination in the country.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Agni-P (Prime) missile:
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- It is a new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
- It is a canisterised missile with range of more than 5000 km.
- It has improved parameters including manoeuvring and accuracy compared to earlier Agni class of missiles.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Agni-P (Prime) missile:
- It is new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
- It was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Agni-P is a new-generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
- Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving its storage and mobility.
- Agni-P has improved parameters including manoeuvring and accuracy compared to earlier Agni class of missiles
- The longest of the Agni series, Agni-V, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of more than 5,000 km, has already been tested several times and validated for induction.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Agni-P (Prime) missile:
- It is new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
- It was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Agni-P is a new-generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised missile with range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
- Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving its storage and mobility.
- Agni-P has improved parameters including manoeuvring and accuracy compared to earlier Agni class of missiles
- The longest of the Agni series, Agni-V, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of more than 5,000 km, has already been tested several times and validated for induction.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Fukuoka Prize is given annually to distinguished people to foster and increase awareness of Asian cultures.
- Noted journalist P. Sainath has been selected as one of the three recipients of the Fukuoka Prize for 2021.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Noted journalist Sainath has been selected as one of the three recipients of the Fukuoka Prize for 2021.
- The Fukuoka Prize is given annually to distinguished people to foster and increase awareness of Asian cultures, and to create a broad framework of exchange and mutual learning among the Asian people.
- Eleven Indians have received the Fukuoka Prize so far.
- The prize was established in 1990.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Noted journalist Sainath has been selected as one of the three recipients of the Fukuoka Prize for 2021.
- The Fukuoka Prize is given annually to distinguished people to foster and increase awareness of Asian cultures, and to create a broad framework of exchange and mutual learning among the Asian people.
- Eleven Indians have received the Fukuoka Prize so far.
- The prize was established in 1990.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/29/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-june-2021/
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