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 the Adarsh Smarak scheme::
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- It is being implemented by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- The civic amenities are being augmented at the protected sites under the scheme.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched in 2014 for providing improved visitor amenities, especially for the physically challenged.
- It is being implemented by Archaeological Survey of India (Ministry of Culture).
- The civic amenities are being augmented at the protected sites under the scheme.
- Archaeological Survey of India had identified 100 monuments as “Adarsh Smarak” for upgradation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/adarsh-smarak-scheme/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched in 2014 for providing improved visitor amenities, especially for the physically challenged.
- It is being implemented by Archaeological Survey of India (Ministry of Culture).
- The civic amenities are being augmented at the protected sites under the scheme.
- Archaeological Survey of India had identified 100 monuments as “Adarsh Smarak” for upgradation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/adarsh-smarak-scheme/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
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- Nagarjunakonda: Telangana
- Salihundam: Andhra Pradesh
- Lepakshi: Odisha
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Monuments at Nagarjunakonda, Budhhist remains at Salihundam and Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi are identified as ‘Adarsh Smarak’ in Andhra Pradesh for providing additional facilities.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/adarsh-smarak-scheme/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Monuments at Nagarjunakonda, Budhhist remains at Salihundam and Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi are identified as ‘Adarsh Smarak’ in Andhra Pradesh for providing additional facilities.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/adarsh-smarak-scheme/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ Approach:
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- It was adopted in 2011 at United Nations General Assembly Conference.
- It is an approach to the management of heritage resources in dynamic and constantly changing environments.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: The Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) is an approach to the management of heritage resources in dynamic and constantly changing environments. It is based on the recognition and identification of a layering and interconnection of natural and cultural, tangible and intangible, international and local values present in any city.
- S1: It was adopted in 2011 at UNESCO’s General Conference.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/historic-urban-landscape-project/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: The Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) is an approach to the management of heritage resources in dynamic and constantly changing environments. It is based on the recognition and identification of a layering and interconnection of natural and cultural, tangible and intangible, international and local values present in any city.
- S1: It was adopted in 2011 at UNESCO’s General Conference.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/historic-urban-landscape-project/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Lokpal is an anti-corruption body or ombudsman, responsible for looking into corruption complaints at the national level.
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed by the parliament in 2011.
- The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Lokpal is an anti-corruption body or ombudsman, responsible for looking into corruption complaints at the national level. The Lokpal movement in India was spearheaded by activist Anna Hazare, with his Jan Lokpal movement in 2011. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed by the parliament in 2013. In 2019, retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India.
- The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/director-of-inquiry-for-lokpal/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Lokpal is an anti-corruption body or ombudsman, responsible for looking into corruption complaints at the national level. The Lokpal movement in India was spearheaded by activist Anna Hazare, with his Jan Lokpal movement in 2011. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed by the parliament in 2013. In 2019, retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India.
- The Lokpal will consist of a chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/director-of-inquiry-for-lokpal/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu.
- H5N1 has not infected any humans worldwide to date.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India has recorded first death due to H5N1 avian influenza this year.
- H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu. It’s deadly to birds and can easily affect humans and other animals that come in contact with a carrier.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/what-is-h5n1-avian-influenza/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India has recorded first death due to H5N1 avian influenza this year.
- H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu. It’s deadly to birds and can easily affect humans and other animals that come in contact with a carrier.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/what-is-h5n1-avian-influenza/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Stand Up India Scheme’:
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- It aims at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes.
- The scheme is anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.
- Loans under the scheme are available for only Greenfield project.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Stand up India scheme aims at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes. The scheme is anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Loans under the scheme are available for only Greenfield project.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/centre-extends-stand-up-india-scheme-to-2025/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Stand up India scheme aims at promoting entrepreneurship among women and scheduled castes and tribes. The scheme is anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Loans under the scheme are available for only Greenfield project.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/centre-extends-stand-up-india-scheme-to-2025/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” scheme, consider the following statements:
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- It is a flagship scheme of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
- The scheme is open to SIDBI’s existing and new customers.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated this scheme for Support for Marginalized Individuals.
- “SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”.
- Focus of the scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages etc.
- It includes sub scheme – ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.
- The scheme would be implemented with the support of State/UT Governments/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , institutions and others.
- Read more>> SIDBI’s Make in India Soft Loan Fund for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (SMILE) is a flagship scheme of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/smile-scheme/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated this scheme for Support for Marginalized Individuals.
- “SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”.
- Focus of the scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages etc.
- It includes sub scheme – ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.
- The scheme would be implemented with the support of State/UT Governments/Local Urban Bodies, Voluntary Organizations, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) , institutions and others.
- Read more>> SIDBI’s Make in India Soft Loan Fund for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (SMILE) is a flagship scheme of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/smile-scheme/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile, consider the following statements:
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- It is a third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile.
- It has strike range of 25 km.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- MPATGM is third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) indigenously developed by DRDO.
- It has strike range of 2.5 km.
- It is capable of being fired from shoulder and can be used during day and night. It has minimum lateral centre and gravity offset.
- It works on fire and forget principle and is known for its top attack capabilities.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- MPATGM is third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) indigenously developed by DRDO.
- It has strike range of 2.5 km.
- It is capable of being fired from shoulder and can be used during day and night. It has minimum lateral centre and gravity offset.
- It works on fire and forget principle and is known for its top attack capabilities.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Akash Missile:
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- It is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile.
- It is a medium-range surface-to-air missile with an intercept range of 30 km.
- It is completely guided by the radar, without any active guidance of its own.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile.
- S2: Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile with an intercept range of 30 km. (New Generation Akash Missile has a strike range of 60 km and fly at a speed of up to Mach 2.5)
- S3: The missile is completely guided by the radar, without any active guidance of its own. This allows it greater capability against jamming.
Refer: facts for prelims https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile.
- S2: Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile with an intercept range of 30 km. (New Generation Akash Missile has a strike range of 60 km and fly at a speed of up to Mach 2.5)
- S3: The missile is completely guided by the radar, without any active guidance of its own. This allows it greater capability against jamming.
Refer: facts for prelims https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsKaman aman setu is located in
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India and Pakistan Armies recently held a Flag meeting and exchanged sweets at Kaman Aman Setu.
- Kaman aman setu is located at Uri in North Kashmir.
- Kaman Aman Setu – Friendship Bridge between India and Pakistan, is also the last point of the India-Pak border in the Uri district.
Refer: facts for prelims https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- India and Pakistan Armies recently held a Flag meeting and exchanged sweets at Kaman Aman Setu.
- Kaman aman setu is located at Uri in North Kashmir.
- Kaman Aman Setu – Friendship Bridge between India and Pakistan, is also the last point of the India-Pak border in the Uri district.
Refer: facts for prelims https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/22/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-22-july-2021/
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