INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Bhagat Singh:
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- In 1923, he joined the National College, Lahore which was founded and managed by Lala Lajpat Rai and Bhai Parmanand.
- In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), started by Madan Lal Dhingra a year earlier.
- In 1927, he was first arrested on charges of association with the Kakori Case accused for an article written under the pseudonym Vidrohi (Rebel).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: In 1923, Bhagat Singh joined the National College, Lahore which was founded and managed by Lala Lajpat Rai and Bhai Parmanand.
- S2: In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), started by Sachindranath Sanyal a year earlier.
- S3: In 1927, he was first arrested on charges of association with the Kakori Case accused for an article written under the pseudonym Vidrohi (Rebel).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/bhagat-singh-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: In 1923, Bhagat Singh joined the National College, Lahore which was founded and managed by Lala Lajpat Rai and Bhai Parmanand.
- S2: In 1924 in Kanpur, he became a member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), started by Sachindranath Sanyal a year earlier.
- S3: In 1927, he was first arrested on charges of association with the Kakori Case accused for an article written under the pseudonym Vidrohi (Rebel).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/bhagat-singh-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
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- It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislator’s invites action under the law.
- It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
- It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law.
- It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
- It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law.
- It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
- It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Tenth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Rajiv Gandhi was convinced that peace and political stability are a sine qua non for progress and prosperity. Therefore, to check the malaise of political horse-trading (popularly known as Aaya Ram Gaya Ram) and to curb corruption and political opportunism, he got the 52nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1985 (commonly known as Anti-Defection Act) passed soon after taking over as prime minister.
- It provided for disqualification of an elected member of legislature on the grounds of defection to another political party. It was amended subsequently through the 91st Constitution Amendment Act, 2003.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Rajiv Gandhi was convinced that peace and political stability are a sine qua non for progress and prosperity. Therefore, to check the malaise of political horse-trading (popularly known as Aaya Ram Gaya Ram) and to curb corruption and political opportunism, he got the 52nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1985 (commonly known as Anti-Defection Act) passed soon after taking over as prime minister.
- It provided for disqualification of an elected member of legislature on the grounds of defection to another political party. It was amended subsequently through the 91st Constitution Amendment Act, 2003.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Under the anti-defection law, the power to decide the disqualification of an MP or MLA rests with the presiding officer of the legislature.
- The law allows a party to merge with or into another party provided that at least one-thirds of its legislators are in favour of the merger.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Under the anti-defection law, the power to decide the disqualification of an MP or MLA rests with the presiding officer of the legislature.
- The law does not specify a time frame in which such a decision has to be made.
- Last year, the Supreme Court observed that anti-defection cases should be decided by Speakers in three months’ time.
- S2: The law allows a party to merge with or into another party provided that at least two-thirds of its legislators are in favour of the merger.
- On being elected as the presiding officer of the House, if a member, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or rejoins it after he ceases to hold that office, he won’t be disqualified.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Under the anti-defection law, the power to decide the disqualification of an MP or MLA rests with the presiding officer of the legislature.
- The law does not specify a time frame in which such a decision has to be made.
- Last year, the Supreme Court observed that anti-defection cases should be decided by Speakers in three months’ time.
- S2: The law allows a party to merge with or into another party provided that at least two-thirds of its legislators are in favour of the merger.
- On being elected as the presiding officer of the House, if a member, voluntarily gives up the membership of his party or rejoins it after he ceases to hold that office, he won’t be disqualified.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/anti-defection-law-for-independent-legislators/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Rabies is a fatal but preventable bacterial disease.
- Rabies affects only mammals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal.
- Rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, dogs and most rabies deaths in people around the world are caused by dog bites.
- Rabies affects only mammals
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/national-action-plan-for-dog-mediated-rabies-elimination/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal.
- Rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, dogs and most rabies deaths in people around the world are caused by dog bites.
- Rabies affects only mammals
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/national-action-plan-for-dog-mediated-rabies-elimination/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to recent debate over census approach towards caste identity and assertion in India, consider the following statements:
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- The last caste census data gathered and published correspond to Census 1941.
- After Independence, Census 1951, the government collected and published caste data of only SCs and STs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The last caste census data gathered and published correspond to Census 1931. The last census conducted by the British colonial government in 1941 collected caste data but did not publish the figures. After Independence, Census 1951, the government collected and published caste data of only SCs and STs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/caste-census/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The last caste census data gathered and published correspond to Census 1931. The last census conducted by the British colonial government in 1941 collected caste data but did not publish the figures. After Independence, Census 1951, the government collected and published caste data of only SCs and STs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/caste-census/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
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- It is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations responsible for advancing knowledge on human-induced climate change.
- It was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IPCC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations responsible for advancing knowledge on human-induced climate change.
- It was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by United Nations General Assembly.
- Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is comprised of 195 member states.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/the-burden-of-climate-change-on-children-born-today/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- It is an intergovernmental body of the United Nations responsible for advancing knowledge on human-induced climate change.
- It was established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and later endorsed by United Nations General Assembly.
- Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is comprised of 195 member states.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/the-burden-of-climate-change-on-children-born-today/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India.
- It is headed by the Home Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is the apex statutory bodyfor Disaster Management in India.
- It was constituted on 27th September 2006, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- NDMA is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.
- Please note that the Disaster Management Act envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/national-disaster-management-authority/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is the apex statutory bodyfor Disaster Management in India.
- It was constituted on 27th September 2006, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- NDMA is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.
- Please note that the Disaster Management Act envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/national-disaster-management-authority/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to International Maritime Organization (IMO), consider the following statements:
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- It was designated an NGO with “other international body” status by the United Nations.
- It is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948 and the IMO came into existence ten years later, meeting for the first time in 1959.
- S2: As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2021-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948 and the IMO came into existence ten years later, meeting for the first time in 1959.
- S2: As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/29/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-29-september-2021-2/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following state is Tal Chhapar Sanctuary located?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan, in the Shekhawati region of India.
- It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan, in the Shekhawati region of India.
- It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds.
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