INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the difference between Pardoning Powers of Governor and the President?
- The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the Governor cannot.
- The President can pardon death sentence while Governor cannot.
- Both the President and the Governor have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Select the correct answer using the given code below:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Under Article 161 of the Constitution, the governor of a state also possesses the pardoning power. Hence, the governor can also grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, the pardoning power of the governor differs from that of the President in following two respects:
- S1: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S2 and S3: The President can pardon death sentence while governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. However, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence. In other words, both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/governors-pardon-power-overrides-433a-sc/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Under Article 161 of the Constitution, the governor of a state also possesses the pardoning power. Hence, the governor can also grant pardons, reprieves, respites and remissions of punishment or suspend, remit and commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against a state law. But, the pardoning power of the governor differs from that of the President in following two respects:
- S1: The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial (military courts) while the governor cannot.
- S2 and S3: The President can pardon death sentence while governor cannot. Even if a state law prescribes death sentence, the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. However, the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence. In other words, both the governor and the President have concurrent power in respect of suspension, remission and commutation of death sentence.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/governors-pardon-power-overrides-433a-sc/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
- Remission: Reducing the period of sentence
- Respite: Awarding a lesser sentence in place of originally awarded due to some special facts
- Reprieve: Stay of the execution of sentence
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Remission: It implies reducing the period of sentence without changing its character. For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.
- Respite: It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.
- Reprieve: It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period. Its purpose is to enable the convict to have time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/governors-pardon-power-overrides-433a-sc/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Remission: It implies reducing the period of sentence without changing its character. For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.
- Respite: It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special fact, such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.
- Reprieve: It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period. Its purpose is to enable the convict to have time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/governors-pardon-power-overrides-433a-sc/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Administrative Tribunals in India:
- They are a part of traditional judicial system and derives their power from the state.
- They only have the power to try cases which are specially conferred upon them through some statute.
- They can decide the vires of a legislation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: A court of law is a part of traditional judicial system and it derives its power from the state. On the other hand and administrative tribunal is an agency created by a statute and invested with judicial Powers.
- S2: Ordinary civil courts have judicial powers to try all suits of a civil nature, except those whose cognizance are either expressed or implied Barred. Administrative tribunals only have the power to try cases which are specially conferred upon them through some statute.
- S3: A court of law can decide the vires of a legislation while and tribunal cannot do so.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: A court of law is a part of traditional judicial system and it derives its power from the state. On the other hand and administrative tribunal is an agency created by a statute and invested with judicial Powers.
- S2: Ordinary civil courts have judicial powers to try all suits of a civil nature, except those whose cognizance are either expressed or implied Barred. Administrative tribunals only have the power to try cases which are specially conferred upon them through some statute.
- S3: A court of law can decide the vires of a legislation while and tribunal cannot do so.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the ‘Deep Ocean Mission’:
- It is an Indian initiative to undertake the deep ocean exploration.
- It consists of manned and unmanned submersibles exploring the sea bed.
- Its primary aim is to explore and extract polymetallic nodules.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Deep Ocean mission is an Indian initiative to undertake the deep ocean exploration focused on India’s exclusive economic zones and continental shelf. The program will consist of various manned and unmanned submersibles exploring the sea bed. The primary aim of the mission is to explore and extract polymetallic nodules which are composed of minerals like manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper and iron hydroxide. The metals are useful in manufacturing of electronic devices, smartphones, batteries and solar panels.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/deep-ocean-mission/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Deep Ocean mission is an Indian initiative to undertake the deep ocean exploration focused on India’s exclusive economic zones and continental shelf. The program will consist of various manned and unmanned submersibles exploring the sea bed. The primary aim of the mission is to explore and extract polymetallic nodules which are composed of minerals like manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper and iron hydroxide. The metals are useful in manufacturing of electronic devices, smartphones, batteries and solar panels.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/deep-ocean-mission/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe phrase ‘Fit for 55’ package was in news recently, is related to:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- ‘Fit for 55’ refers to the at least 55% emission reduction target which the EU has set for 2030. The proposed package aims to bring the EU’s climate and energy legislation in line with the 2030 goal.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- ‘Fit for 55’ refers to the at least 55% emission reduction target which the EU has set for 2030. The proposed package aims to bring the EU’s climate and energy legislation in line with the 2030 goal.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Minervarya Pentali’:
- It is endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
- It is one of the basic ingredients used in South Indian Cuisine.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The newly discovered species is endemic to the southern Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
- This species is also among the smallest known Minervaryan frogs.
- It belongs to the family Dicroglossidae.
- The species is named after Prof. Deepak Pental in appreciation of his tremendous support and encouragement for setting up of Systematics Lab at University of Delhi.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2021/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The newly discovered species is endemic to the southern Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
- This species is also among the smallest known Minervaryan frogs.
- It belongs to the family Dicroglossidae.
- The species is named after Prof. Deepak Pental in appreciation of his tremendous support and encouragement for setting up of Systematics Lab at University of Delhi.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/04/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-4-august-2021/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 points‘United for Biodiversity’ coalition, recently seen in news is the initiative of
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The European Commission (EC) has launched the ‘United for Biodiversity’ coalition.
- It was launched on World Wildlife Day 2020- 3rd March.
- What is it?
- The coalition is made up of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, and natural history and science museums from around the world.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/11/united-for-biodiversity/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The European Commission (EC) has launched the ‘United for Biodiversity’ coalition.
- It was launched on World Wildlife Day 2020- 3rd March.
- What is it?
- The coalition is made up of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, national parks, and natural history and science museums from around the world.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/03/11/united-for-biodiversity/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following states in North-East India have Tiger Reserves?
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Manipur
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Only 3 states in North-East India have Tiger Reserves. They are in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_reserves_of_India#List_of_Tiger_reserves
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Only 3 states in North-East India have Tiger Reserves. They are in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
Refer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_reserves_of_India#List_of_Tiger_reserves
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsArrange in the descending order, the human sources of Methane:
- Fossil Fuel production, distribution and use
- Livestock farming
- Landfills and waste
- Biomass burning
- Rice agriculture
Select the correct answer using the code below:
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following rivers flows into Caspian Sea.
- Volga River
- Danube River
- Ural River
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea. It is an endorheic basin (a basin without outflows) located between Europe and Asia, to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the broad steppe of Central Asia.
- The primary inflows: Volga River, Ural River, Kura River, Terek River.
- The Danube is Europe’s second longest river, after the Volga. It is located in Central and Eastern Europe.
Refer: World’s Physical Geography
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water, variously classed as the world’s largest lake or a full-fledged sea. It is an endorheic basin (a basin without outflows) located between Europe and Asia, to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the broad steppe of Central Asia.
- The primary inflows: Volga River, Ural River, Kura River, Terek River.
- The Danube is Europe’s second longest river, after the Volga. It is located in Central and Eastern Europe.
Refer: World’s Physical Geography
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