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 pointsThe object of the Disorders Enquiry Committee of 1919 was to?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- On 14 October 1919, after orders issued by the Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu, the Government of India announced the formation of a committee of inquiry into the events in Punjab. Referred to as the Disorders Inquiry Committee, it was later more widely known as the Hunter Commission. It was named after the chairman, William, Lord Hunter, former Solicitor-General for Scotland and Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland. The stated purpose of the commission was to “investigate the recent disturbances in Bombay, Delhi and Punjab, about their causes, and the measures taken to cope with them”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/renovated-jallianwala-bagh-complex/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- On 14 October 1919, after orders issued by the Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu, the Government of India announced the formation of a committee of inquiry into the events in Punjab. Referred to as the Disorders Inquiry Committee, it was later more widely known as the Hunter Commission. It was named after the chairman, William, Lord Hunter, former Solicitor-General for Scotland and Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland. The stated purpose of the commission was to “investigate the recent disturbances in Bombay, Delhi and Punjab, about their causes, and the measures taken to cope with them”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/renovated-jallianwala-bagh-complex/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich article of the constitution of India safeguards the one’s Right to “move freely throughout the territory of India”?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About Right to “move freely throughout the territory of India”
- The above right is guaranteed by Article 19 (1) (d) of the Indian constitution. This right is available only to citizens.
- This right is not unfettered or unrestricted but are subject to “interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe”
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About Right to “move freely throughout the territory of India”
- The above right is guaranteed by Article 19 (1) (d) of the Indian constitution. This right is available only to citizens.
- This right is not unfettered or unrestricted but are subject to “interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe”
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs.
- Currently, Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccine is the only licensed vaccine available for the prevention of TB.
Which of the given above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
- S2: Currently, BCG is the only licensed vaccine available for the prevention of TB.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/bacillus-calmette-guerin-bcg-vaccination-2/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
- S2: Currently, BCG is the only licensed vaccine available for the prevention of TB.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/bacillus-calmette-guerin-bcg-vaccination-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about UN Security Council:
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- It is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
- It consists of fifteen members, of which five are permanent.
- Its powers include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
- S2: The Security Council consists of fifteen members, of which five are permanent: the People’s Republic of China, the French Republic, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America.
- S3: Its powers include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/indian-supports-palestine-peace-process/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.
- S2: The Security Council consists of fifteen members, of which five are permanent: the People’s Republic of China, the French Republic, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States of America.
- S3: Its powers include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/indian-supports-palestine-peace-process/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
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- Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT).
- Human Health Program.
- Water Availability Enhancement Project.
Which of the above program(s) is/are associated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- Programs:
- Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT).
- Human Health Program.
- Water Availability Enhancement Project.
- International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles, 2000.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/korea-may-have-restarted-n-reactor-iaea/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- About International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Set up as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization in 1957 within the United Nations family. It reports to both the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
- Programs:
- Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT).
- Human Health Program.
- Water Availability Enhancement Project.
- International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles, 2000.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/korea-may-have-restarted-n-reactor-iaea/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to National Institution for Transforming India, also known as NITI Aayog, consider the following statements:
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- It was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on 1 January 2014.
- It comprises all the state Governors and Chief Ministers, along with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, Lieutenant Governors of all UTs, and a vice-chairman nominated by the Prime Minister.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission.
- S2: It comprises all the state Chief Ministers (no Governors), along with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, Lieutenant Governors of all UTs, and a vice-chairman nominated by the Prime Minister.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/30/niti-bats-for-tax-breaks-to-achieve-monetization-goal/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission.
- S2: It comprises all the state Chief Ministers (no Governors), along with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, Lieutenant Governors of all UTs, and a vice-chairman nominated by the Prime Minister.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/30/niti-bats-for-tax-breaks-to-achieve-monetization-goal/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsIn India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IAEA Safeguards are meant to understand if imported/enriched uranium is not used for non-peaceful purposes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/korea-may-have-restarted-n-reactor-iaea/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IAEA Safeguards are meant to understand if imported/enriched uranium is not used for non-peaceful purposes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/korea-may-have-restarted-n-reactor-iaea/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe as per the observation made by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- The UNEP is funded by voluntary contributions of its members.
- India banned leaded petrol in March 2014.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe as per the observation made by UNEP
- S2: The UNEP is funded by voluntary contributions of its members.
- S3: India banned leaded petrol in March 2000.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/leaded-petrol-eradicated-says-unep/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe as per the observation made by UNEP
- S2: The UNEP is funded by voluntary contributions of its members.
- S3: India banned leaded petrol in March 2000.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/leaded-petrol-eradicated-says-unep/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
International agreement/setup Subject
- Minamata Convention Ozone Depleting Substances
- Bamako Convention Marine Environment
- Tehran Convention Global Climate Change
Which of the given above pairs is/are not correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.
- S2: The Bamako Convention is a treaty of African nations prohibiting the import of any hazardous waste. The Convention was negotiated by twelve nations of the Organisation of African Unity at Bamako, Mali in January, 1991, and came into force in 1998.
- S3: The Tehran Convention is the first regional legally binding instrument signed by all five Caspian littoral states. It serves as an overarching governance framework which lays down the general requirements and the institutional mechanism for environmental protection and sustainable development in the Caspian Sea region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/leaded-petrol-eradicated-says-unep/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation: here the directive word is not correct!!
- S1: The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty designed to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.
- S2: The Bamako Convention is a treaty of African nations prohibiting the import of any hazardous waste. The Convention was negotiated by twelve nations of the Organisation of African Unity at Bamako, Mali in January, 1991, and came into force in 1998.
- S3: The Tehran Convention is the first regional legally binding instrument signed by all five Caspian littoral states. It serves as an overarching governance framework which lays down the general requirements and the institutional mechanism for environmental protection and sustainable development in the Caspian Sea region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/leaded-petrol-eradicated-says-unep/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Vande Bharat trains are self-propelled “engineless” train sets.
- It is designed to be capable of running at a maximum speed of 200 mph.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: Vande Bharat trains are self-propelled “engineless” train sets.
- S2: It was showcased as India’s first semi high-speed train with an operational efficiency of 160 kmph (not 200 mph).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/vande-bharat-express-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: Vande Bharat trains are self-propelled “engineless” train sets.
- S2: It was showcased as India’s first semi high-speed train with an operational efficiency of 160 kmph (not 200 mph).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/08/31/vande-bharat-express-2/
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