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 regarding the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
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- It is a regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance.
- It is tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
- It was constituted by the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India and is tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
- It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is a regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India and is tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India.
- It was constituted by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, an Act of Parliament passed by the Government of India.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chickenpox:
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- It is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
- It can be prevented by a vaccine.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
- S2: The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/delta-variant-as-contagious-as-chicken-pox/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
- S2: The best way to prevent chickenpox is to get the chickenpox vaccine.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/delta-variant-as-contagious-as-chicken-pox/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana:
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- It is currently being run under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
- It seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It was started in 2011.
- The “Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana” (MKSP) is a sub component of the Deendayal Antodaya Yojana-NRLM (DAY-NRLM).
- It seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture, and to enhance the opportunities available to empower her.
- MKSP recognizes the identity of “Mahila” as “Kisan” and strives to build the capacity of women in the domain of agro-ecologically sustainable practices.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/mahila-kisan-sashaktikaran-pariyojana-3/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It was started in 2011.
- The “Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana” (MKSP) is a sub component of the Deendayal Antodaya Yojana-NRLM (DAY-NRLM).
- It seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture, and to enhance the opportunities available to empower her.
- MKSP recognizes the identity of “Mahila” as “Kisan” and strives to build the capacity of women in the domain of agro-ecologically sustainable practices.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/mahila-kisan-sashaktikaran-pariyojana-3/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Arctic Science Ministerial meetings are intergovernmental events, hosted biennially by countries with an interest in Arctic research.
- ASM3 is the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Co-hosted by India and Japan.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Information regarding India’s participation in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) was recently given in Parliament by the Government.
- S2: It was jointly organised by Iceland and Japan and is the first Ministerial meeting held in Asia.
- S1: The Arctic Science Ministerial meetings are intergovernmental events, hosted biennially by countries with an interest in Arctic research.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/arctic-science-ministerial-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Information regarding India’s participation in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) was recently given in Parliament by the Government.
- S2: It was jointly organised by Iceland and Japan and is the first Ministerial meeting held in Asia.
- S1: The Arctic Science Ministerial meetings are intergovernmental events, hosted biennially by countries with an interest in Arctic research.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/arctic-science-ministerial-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries are members of the Arctic Council?
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- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Denmark
- Norway
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The eight countries with sovereignty over the lands within the Arctic Circle constitute the members of the council: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/arctic-science-ministerial-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The eight countries with sovereignty over the lands within the Arctic Circle constitute the members of the council: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/arctic-science-ministerial-2/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsTo ensure energy security, the Government of India has established petroleum storage facilities with total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) at 3 locations. Which of the following are among these locations?
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- Vishakhpatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Padur, Kerala
- Mangalore, Karnataka
- Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Under Phase I of strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) programme, Government of India, through its Special Purpose Vehicle, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL), has established petroleum storage facilities with total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) at 3 locations, namely (i) Vishakhapatnam (AP) (ii) Mangaluru (Karnataka) and (iii) Padur (Karnataka).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/strategic-petroleum-reserves-spr-programme/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Under Phase I of strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) programme, Government of India, through its Special Purpose Vehicle, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL), has established petroleum storage facilities with total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) at 3 locations, namely (i) Vishakhapatnam (AP) (ii) Mangaluru (Karnataka) and (iii) Padur (Karnataka).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/strategic-petroleum-reserves-spr-programme/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA):
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- It was constituted under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- It is mandated to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi NCR as per the pollution levels.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- EPCA was constituted with the objective of ‘protecting and improving’ the quality of the environment and ‘controlling environmental pollution’ in the National Capital Region. The EPCA also assists the apex court in various environment-related matters in the region.
- EPCA is Supreme Court mandated body tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region. It was notified in 1998 by Environment Ministry under Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Composition:
- Besides the chairman, the EPCA has 14 members, some of whom are the environment secretary of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council, transport commissioner of the NCT, the commissioners of various municipal corporations of Delhi and professors at IIT Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University.
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- To protect and improve quality of environment and prevent and control environmental pollution in National Capital Region.
- To enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- EPCA was constituted with the objective of ‘protecting and improving’ the quality of the environment and ‘controlling environmental pollution’ in the National Capital Region. The EPCA also assists the apex court in various environment-related matters in the region.
- EPCA is Supreme Court mandated body tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region. It was notified in 1998 by Environment Ministry under Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Composition:
- Besides the chairman, the EPCA has 14 members, some of whom are the environment secretary of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council, transport commissioner of the NCT, the commissioners of various municipal corporations of Delhi and professors at IIT Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- Functions:
- To protect and improve quality of environment and prevent and control environmental pollution in National Capital Region.
- To enforce Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR as per the pollution levels.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- In India, the leopards are found in all forest types.
- The Indian leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: In India, the leopard inhabits tropical rainforests, dry deciduous forests, temperate forests and northern coniferous forests but does not occur in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.
- S2: The Indian Leopard is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: In India, the leopard inhabits tropical rainforests, dry deciduous forests, temperate forests and northern coniferous forests but does not occur in the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.
- S2: The Indian Leopard is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-july-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The 12th edition of exercise INRA NAVY was held in the Baltic Sea.
- INDRA NAVY is a biannual bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The 12th edition of exercise INRA NAVY was held in the Baltic Sea.
- S2: INDRA NAVY is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-july-2021/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The 12th edition of exercise INRA NAVY was held in the Baltic Sea.
- S2: INDRA NAVY is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/31/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-31-july-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsMukundra hill tiger reserve is located in
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Mukundra Tiger Reserve (TR), popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is located near Kota, Rajasthan.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Mukundra Tiger Reserve (TR), popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is located near Kota, Rajasthan.
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