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 pointsWith reference to the history of India, Consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Present State
- Sravasti Bihar
- Rumtek Monastery Sikkim
- Kurkihar Uttara Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Swadesh Darshan Scheme:
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- It was launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2014-15 to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
- It is a 100% centrally funded scheme for project components undertaken for public funding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15 to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
- It is a 100% centrally funded scheme for project components undertaken for public funding.
- It also has provision for leveraging voluntary funding under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and the corporate sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/buddhist-circuit/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15 to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
- It is a 100% centrally funded scheme for project components undertaken for public funding.
- It also has provision for leveraging voluntary funding under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and the corporate sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/buddhist-circuit/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Aushadhi Yojana, consider the following statements:
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- It is a campaign launched by the Department of Family Welfare of the Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through Fair Price Shops (FPS).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Initially launched in 2008, the scheme was rechristened in 2015.
- The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is implementing the scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/pradhan-mantri-jan-aushadhi-yojana/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
- It seeks to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra’s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
- Initially launched in 2008, the scheme was rechristened in 2015.
- The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is implementing the scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/pradhan-mantri-jan-aushadhi-yojana/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 points“PM MITRA” scheme was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The scheme aims to realize the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by positioning India strongly on the Global textiles map.
- It is inspired by the 5F vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister –Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
- The scheme aims to create a world-class industrial infrastructure that would attract cutting-edge technology and boost FDI and local investment in the sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/pm-mitra-scheme/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The scheme aims to realize the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by positioning India strongly on the Global textiles map.
- It is inspired by the 5F vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister –Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
- The scheme aims to create a world-class industrial infrastructure that would attract cutting-edge technology and boost FDI and local investment in the sector.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/pm-mitra-scheme/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhat is “Central Asian Flyway (CAF)”, sometimes seen in the news?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle – breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.
- About the Central Asian Flyway:
- Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans.
- Including India, there are 30 countries under the Central Asian Flyway.
- The CAF comprises several important migration routes of waterbirds, most of which extend from the northernmost breeding grounds in Siberia to the southernmost non-breeding wintering grounds in West Asia, India, the Maldives and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/meeting-of-range-countries-of-central-asian-flyway-caf/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- A flyway is a geographical region within which a single or a group of migratory species completes its annual cycle – breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.
- About the Central Asian Flyway:
- Central Asian Flyway (CAF) covers a large area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans.
- Including India, there are 30 countries under the Central Asian Flyway.
- The CAF comprises several important migration routes of waterbirds, most of which extend from the northernmost breeding grounds in Siberia to the southernmost non-breeding wintering grounds in West Asia, India, the Maldives and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/meeting-of-range-countries-of-central-asian-flyway-caf/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe “Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB)” programme is a joint initiative of the
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Ans: (c)
Explanation: About TIWB Programme:
- It is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
- The objective of the TIWB Initiative is to enable sharing of tax audit knowledge and skills with tax administrations in developing countries through a targeted, real time “learning by doing” approach.
- TIWB is focused on promoting hands-on assistance by sending Experts to build audit and audit-related skills pertaining to specific international tax matters and the development of general audit skills within developing tax administrations.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: About TIWB Programme:
- It is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
- The objective of the TIWB Initiative is to enable sharing of tax audit knowledge and skills with tax administrations in developing countries through a targeted, real time “learning by doing” approach.
- TIWB is focused on promoting hands-on assistance by sending Experts to build audit and audit-related skills pertaining to specific international tax matters and the development of general audit skills within developing tax administrations.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the S-400 missile system:
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- It is designed and developed by Israel.
- It has the capability to detect and destroy incoming hostile aircraft, high and low targets and even drones at ranges of up to 400km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
- S2: It has the capability to detect and destroy incoming hostile aircraft, high and low targets and even drones at ranges of up to 400km. These systems are built to destroy aerial threats, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as well as cruise and ballistic missiles within the range of 400km at an altitude of up to 30km.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia.
- S2: It has the capability to detect and destroy incoming hostile aircraft, high and low targets and even drones at ranges of up to 400km. These systems are built to destroy aerial threats, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as well as cruise and ballistic missiles within the range of 400km at an altitude of up to 30km.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘High Ambition Coalition’ (HAC):
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- It was launched by the Indian PM at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2021.
- It aims to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, was initiated at the “One Planet Summit” in Paris in January 2021.
- It is co-chaired by Costa Rica and France and by the United Kingdom as Ocean co-chair.
- High Ambition Coalition (HAC) is a group of more than 70 countries encouraging the adoption of the global goal to protect 30×30.
- HAC champions a global deal for nature and people with the central goal of protecting at least 30 percent of world’s land and ocean by 2030.
- The 30×30 target is a global target which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species, and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security.
- HAC members currently include a mix of countries in the global north and south; European, Latin American, Africa and Asia countries are among the members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/high-ambition-coalition-hac-for-nature-and-people/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, was initiated at the “One Planet Summit” in Paris in January 2021.
- It is co-chaired by Costa Rica and France and by the United Kingdom as Ocean co-chair.
- High Ambition Coalition (HAC) is a group of more than 70 countries encouraging the adoption of the global goal to protect 30×30.
- HAC champions a global deal for nature and people with the central goal of protecting at least 30 percent of world’s land and ocean by 2030.
- The 30×30 target is a global target which aims to halt the accelerating loss of species, and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security.
- HAC members currently include a mix of countries in the global north and south; European, Latin American, Africa and Asia countries are among the members.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/high-ambition-coalition-hac-for-nature-and-people/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia):
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- It is an herb native to northern Himalaya.
- It is commonly used in the traditional Indian medicine system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Ayush’s advisory on the use of Guduchi, also known as Giloy, confirms that Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe to use but some similar looking plants like Tinospora crispa may be harmful.
- Guduchi is a popularly known herb and has been used in therapeutics since long in AYUSH systems.
- It is a large, glabrous, perennial, deciduous, climbing shrub of weak and fleshy stem found throughout India.
- It is a widely used plant in folk and Ayurvedic systems of medicine.
- The chemical constituents reported from this shrub belong to different classes, such as alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides, steroids, sesquiterpenoid, phenolics, aliphatic compounds and polysaccharides.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-october-2021-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Ayush’s advisory on the use of Guduchi, also known as Giloy, confirms that Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe to use but some similar looking plants like Tinospora crispa may be harmful.
- Guduchi is a popularly known herb and has been used in therapeutics since long in AYUSH systems.
- It is a large, glabrous, perennial, deciduous, climbing shrub of weak and fleshy stem found throughout India.
- It is a widely used plant in folk and Ayurvedic systems of medicine.
- The chemical constituents reported from this shrub belong to different classes, such as alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosides, steroids, sesquiterpenoid, phenolics, aliphatic compounds and polysaccharides.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-october-2021-2/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Industrial Park Ratings System Report’ is released by which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released the Industrial Park Ratings System Report.
- The IPRS pilot exercise was launched in 2018 with an objective of enhancing industrial infrastructure competitiveness and supporting policy development for enabling industrialization across the country.
- The IPRS report is an extension of the India Industrial Land Bank which features more than 4,400 industrial parks in a GIS-enabled database.
- It seeks to help investors identify their preferred location for investment.
- These ratings are assigned on the basis of key existing parameters and infrastructure facilities etc.
- Highlights of the report:
- 41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report released by DPIIT.
- 90 Industrial Parks have been rated as under the Challenger category while 185 have been rated as under “Aspirers”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-october-2021-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released the Industrial Park Ratings System Report.
- The IPRS pilot exercise was launched in 2018 with an objective of enhancing industrial infrastructure competitiveness and supporting policy development for enabling industrialization across the country.
- The IPRS report is an extension of the India Industrial Land Bank which features more than 4,400 industrial parks in a GIS-enabled database.
- It seeks to help investors identify their preferred location for investment.
- These ratings are assigned on the basis of key existing parameters and infrastructure facilities etc.
- Highlights of the report:
- 41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report released by DPIIT.
- 90 Industrial Parks have been rated as under the Challenger category while 185 have been rated as under “Aspirers”.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/08/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-october-2021-2/
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