INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Guru Nanak:
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- He was the founder of Sikhism.
- He is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
- His birth is celebrated worldwide as ‘World Pedestrian Day’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S3: Punjab Police has recently proposed that the birth anniversary (Gurpurab) of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev be declared as ‘World Pedestrian Day’.
- A written proposal in this regard may be sent to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways soon.
- This year Guru Nanak’s 552nd Gurpurab will be celebrated on November 19.
- S1 and 2: He was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Katak Pooranmashi (‘full-moon of Kattak’), i.e. October–November.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S3: Punjab Police has recently proposed that the birth anniversary (Gurpurab) of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev be declared as ‘World Pedestrian Day’.
- A written proposal in this regard may be sent to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways soon.
- This year Guru Nanak’s 552nd Gurpurab will be celebrated on November 19.
- S1 and 2: He was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Katak Pooranmashi (‘full-moon of Kattak’), i.e. October–November.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Dengue virus is transmitted through the bite of a female Aedes (Ae.) mosquito.
- Aedes is a day time feeder and can fly up to a limited distance of 400 meters.
- Dengue cannot be spread directly from person to person.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Dengue virus is transmitted through the bite of a female Aedes (Ae.) mosquito.
- S2: Aedes is a day time feeder and can fly up to a limited distance of 400 meters.
- S3: Dengue cannot be spread directly from person to person. However, a person infected and suffering from dengue fever can infect other mosquitoes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/dengue-fever/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: Dengue virus is transmitted through the bite of a female Aedes (Ae.) mosquito.
- S2: Aedes is a day time feeder and can fly up to a limited distance of 400 meters.
- S3: Dengue cannot be spread directly from person to person. However, a person infected and suffering from dengue fever can infect other mosquitoes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/dengue-fever/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIn which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Indus river dolphin is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- The Indus river dolphin was declared the State aquatic animal of Punjab in 2019.
- In 2007, a remnant but viable population of Indus dolphins was discovered in Punjab’s Harike wildlife sanctuary and in the lower Sutlej River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Indus Dolphin:
- The Indus river dolphin is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- The Indus river dolphin was declared the State aquatic animal of Punjab in 2019.
- They are found in Pakistan. In 2007, a remnant but viable population of Indus dolphins was discovered in Punjab’s Harike wildlife sanctuary and in the lower Beas river.
- They are functionally blind and rely on echolocation to navigate, communicate and hunt prey including prawns, catfish and carp.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-november-2021/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: About Indus Dolphin:
- The Indus river dolphin is classified as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- The Indus river dolphin was declared the State aquatic animal of Punjab in 2019.
- They are found in Pakistan. In 2007, a remnant but viable population of Indus dolphins was discovered in Punjab’s Harike wildlife sanctuary and in the lower Beas river.
- They are functionally blind and rely on echolocation to navigate, communicate and hunt prey including prawns, catfish and carp.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-november-2021/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Strait of Hormuz:
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- It is a strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
- It is the waterway separates Iran and Oman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is the waterway separates Iran and Oman, linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
- On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south are the UAE and Musandam, an enclave of Oman.
- The Strait is 21 miles (33 km) wide at its narrowest point, but the shipping lane is just two miles (three km) wide in either direction.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-november-2021/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is the waterway separates Iran and Oman, linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
- On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south are the UAE and Musandam, an enclave of Oman.
- The Strait is 21 miles (33 km) wide at its narrowest point, but the shipping lane is just two miles (three km) wide in either direction.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-1-november-2021/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Social Cost of Carbon’? It is a measure, in monetary value, of the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The social cost of carbon (SCC) is the marginal cost of the impacts caused by emitting one extra tonne of greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide equivalent) at any point in time, inclusive of ‘non-market’ impacts on the environment and human health. The purpose of putting a price on a ton of emitted CO2 is to aid policymakers or other legislators in evaluating whether a policy designed to curb climate change is justified.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The social cost of carbon (SCC) is the marginal cost of the impacts caused by emitting one extra tonne of greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide equivalent) at any point in time, inclusive of ‘non-market’ impacts on the environment and human health. The purpose of putting a price on a ton of emitted CO2 is to aid policymakers or other legislators in evaluating whether a policy designed to curb climate change is justified.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to pulse production in India ,consider the following statements:
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- Black gram can be cultivated as both Kharif and rabi crop.
- Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
- In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: This is correct, pulses are grown in all three seasons – kharif, rabi and zaid.
- S2: Incorrect. Gram is the most dominant pulse but only with a share of around 40 per cent in the total production followed by Tur/Arhar at 15 to 20 per cent and Urad/Black Matpe and Moong at around 8-10 per cent each.
- S3: Reverse is true, see Table 1.1 here http://dpd.gov.in/Reterospects%20and%20Prospects%202017.pdf
- India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world. Pulses account for around 20 per cent of the area under foodgrains and contribute around 7-10 per cent of the total foodgrains production in the country. Though pulses are grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute more than 60 per cent of the total production.
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five pulses producing States. Productivity of pulses is 764 kg/ha. See https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/pulses/pulses-in-india
- http://dpd.gov.in/Technical%20Paper%20on%20Pulses%20JNKVV.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: This is correct, pulses are grown in all three seasons – kharif, rabi and zaid.
- S2: Incorrect. Gram is the most dominant pulse but only with a share of around 40 per cent in the total production followed by Tur/Arhar at 15 to 20 per cent and Urad/Black Matpe and Moong at around 8-10 per cent each.
- S3: Reverse is true, see Table 1.1 here http://dpd.gov.in/Reterospects%20and%20Prospects%202017.pdf
- India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world. Pulses account for around 20 per cent of the area under foodgrains and contribute around 7-10 per cent of the total foodgrains production in the country. Though pulses are grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute more than 60 per cent of the total production.
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five pulses producing States. Productivity of pulses is 764 kg/ha. See https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/pulses/pulses-in-india
- http://dpd.gov.in/Technical%20Paper%20on%20Pulses%20JNKVV.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost -free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is that crop?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cotton is a global commodity that is produced all over the world.
- A single tonne of cotton provides year-round employment for five people on average.
- Cotton is a drought – resistant crop ideal for arid climates, it occupies just 2.1 % of the world’s arable land, yet it meets 27% of the world’s textiles need.
- Kharif Crop which requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
- Drought – resistant crop ideal for arid climates.
- Occupies 2.1% of the world’s arable land, meets 27% of the world’s textiles need.
- Temperature: Between 21-30°C.
- Rainfall: Around 50-100cm.
- Soil Type: Well-drained black cotton soil (Regur Soil) (E.g. Soil of Deccan Plateau)
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cotton is a global commodity that is produced all over the world.
- A single tonne of cotton provides year-round employment for five people on average.
- Cotton is a drought – resistant crop ideal for arid climates, it occupies just 2.1 % of the world’s arable land, yet it meets 27% of the world’s textiles need.
- Kharif Crop which requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
- Drought – resistant crop ideal for arid climates.
- Occupies 2.1% of the world’s arable land, meets 27% of the world’s textiles need.
- Temperature: Between 21-30°C.
- Rainfall: Around 50-100cm.
- Soil Type: Well-drained black cotton soil (Regur Soil) (E.g. Soil of Deccan Plateau)
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:
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- Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.
- Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- They can be used to run them all. The most common pump mechanics in Solar power pumps used are centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, borehole pumps, and helical pumps.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- They can be used to run them all. The most common pump mechanics in Solar power pumps used are centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, borehole pumps, and helical pumps.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
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- A substantial saving in seed material is made when ‘bud chip settlings are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
- When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
- If bad weather conditions prevail when setts are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
- Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
- Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
- High yielding and better quality varieties
- Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
- Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
- Wider row planting
- Intercropping
- Trash mulching
- Multiple ratooning
- Mechanization
- S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
- Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
- S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
- S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
- Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
- High yielding and better quality varieties
- Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
- Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
- Wider row planting
- Intercropping
- Trash mulching
- Multiple ratooning
- Mechanization
- S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
- Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
- S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
- S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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