INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Commission for Women (NCW):
- It is a statutory body of the Government of India.
- It advises the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to :
- review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ;
- recommend remedial legislative measures ;
- facilitate redressal of grievances and
- advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/protection-officers-in-addressing-domestic-violence/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 ( Act No. 20 of 1990 of Govt.of India ) to :
- review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ;
- recommend remedial legislative measures ;
- facilitate redressal of grievances and
- advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/protection-officers-in-addressing-domestic-violence/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
- Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the UN General Assembly.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: What is peacekeeping?
- United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
- Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/un-peacekeeping-3/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: What is peacekeeping?
- United Nations Peacekeeping is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support.
- Every peacekeeping mission is authorized by the Security Council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/un-peacekeeping-3/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian Gaganyaan Mission, consider the following statements:
- It aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of 10 days and safely return them to Earth.
- PSLV-XL rocket will be used to launch Gaganyaan as it has the necessary payload capability.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Gaganyaan Mission
- The Rs 10,000-crore mission aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of five to seven days and safely return them to Earth.
- ISRO’s heavy-lift launcher GSLV Mk III has been identified for the mission.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/gaganyaan/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Gaganyaan Mission
- The Rs 10,000-crore mission aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of five to seven days and safely return them to Earth.
- ISRO’s heavy-lift launcher GSLV Mk III has been identified for the mission.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/gaganyaan/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Cyber Security Index’ (GCI) is released by which of the following?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies — International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/cyber-security-index-gci-2020/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies — International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/cyber-security-index-gci-2020/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Geological Survey of India (GSI):
- It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.
- It is an attached office to the Ministry of Coal.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: It was founded in 1851 and the second oldest survey in India after Survey of India (founded in 1767), for conducting geological surveys and studies of India.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
- S2: The Geological Survey of India is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/chamoli-disaster-due-to-avalanche/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: It was founded in 1851 and the second oldest survey in India after Survey of India (founded in 1767), for conducting geological surveys and studies of India.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
- S2: The Geological Survey of India is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/chamoli-disaster-due-to-avalanche/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe term ‘Indrajaal’, sometimes mentioned in the news, is related to:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
- Features: The drone defence dome has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats by assessing and acting on aerial threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and Low- Radar Cross Section (RCS) targets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Hyderabad-based technology R&D firm Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first indigenous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
- Features: The drone defence dome has the capability to autonomously protect an area of 1000-2000 sq km against the aerial threats by assessing and acting on aerial threats such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, and Low- Radar Cross Section (RCS) targets.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX):
- It is the longest High Speed Track (HST) in the world.
- It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) is the High Speed Track (HST) locates in Indore.
- It is the longest such track in Asia. It is a 11.3 km long. It is also the world’s fifth high speed test track.
- It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Heavy Industries Ministry.
- NATRAX is a one stop solution for all sorts of high speed performance tests for widest categories of vehicles from 2 wheelers to heavy tractor trailers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) is the High Speed Track (HST) locates in Indore.
- It is the longest such track in Asia. It is a 11.3 km long. It is also the world’s fifth high speed test track.
- It is built under NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project) of the Heavy Industries Ministry.
- NATRAX is a one stop solution for all sorts of high speed performance tests for widest categories of vehicles from 2 wheelers to heavy tractor trailers.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
- Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications
Which of the given above pair is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”.
- It is envisioned to be a comprehensive source of information pertaining to the legislative and policy reforms being undertaken on the “Enforcing Contracts” parameters.
- Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has expanded the Saral Sanchar Portal.
- ‘SARAL SANCHAR’ (Simplified Application For Registration and Licenses) is a web-based portal for Issuing various types of licenses and registration certificates.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Enforcing Contracts Portal: Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”.
- It is envisioned to be a comprehensive source of information pertaining to the legislative and policy reforms being undertaken on the “Enforcing Contracts” parameters.
- Saral Sanchar Portal: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has expanded the Saral Sanchar Portal.
- ‘SARAL SANCHAR’ (Simplified Application For Registration and Licenses) is a web-based portal for Issuing various types of licenses and registration certificates.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/01/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-july-2021/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The Indian leopard is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
- The Himalayan serow is listed as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
- The Fishing Cat is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- All of these are listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List
Refer: The Indian leopard ; The Himalayan serow ; The Fishing Cat
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- All of these are listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List
Refer: The Indian leopard ; The Himalayan serow ; The Fishing Cat
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsAccording to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
- Gharial
- Indian wild ass
- Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- All of these are protected scheduled animals under the Wildlife Act.
- http://envfor.nic.in/legis/wildlife/wildlife2s1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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