INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Cyclones are formed over the cool oceanic water in the tropical region.
- A cyclone will dissipate once it moves over land or over warmer oceans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Tropical cyclones are low pressure systems that form over warm tropical waters. They typically form when the sea-surface temperature is above 26.5°C. Tropical cyclones can continue for many days, even weeks, and may follow quite erratic paths. A cyclone will dissipate once it moves over land or over cooler oceans.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/cyclone-jawad/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Tropical cyclones are low pressure systems that form over warm tropical waters. They typically form when the sea-surface temperature is above 26.5°C. Tropical cyclones can continue for many days, even weeks, and may follow quite erratic paths. A cyclone will dissipate once it moves over land or over cooler oceans.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/cyclone-jawad/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Jet Streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
- Only some cyclones develop an eye.
- The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 degree Celsius lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/cyclone-jawad/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is obviously incorrect, they occur in upper atmospheres of both hemispheres.
- S2: Correct. Extra-tropical cyclones may not always have an eye, whereas mostly mature storms have well developed eye. Rapidly intensifying storms may develop an extremely small, clear, and circular eye, sometimes referred to as a pinhole eye.
- S3: It is warmer and not colder for a tropical cyclone. The warmer temperature is what drives the storm.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/cyclone-jawad/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Indian Northeast monsoon, consider the following statements:
- It occurs during October to December.
- It is a small-scale monsoon compared to South- West Monsoon.
- It is confined to the Northern peninsula.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: What is the Northeast monsoon?
- Occurs during October to December, and is a small-scale monsoon compared to South- West Monsoon.
- It is confined to the Southern peninsula.
- The rainfall associated with the Northeast monsoon is important for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, north interior Karnataka, Mahe and Lakshadweep.
- Some South Asian countries such as Maldives, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, too, record rainfall during October to December.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: What is the Northeast monsoon?
- Occurs during October to December, and is a small-scale monsoon compared to South- West Monsoon.
- It is confined to the Southern peninsula.
- The rainfall associated with the Northeast monsoon is important for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, north interior Karnataka, Mahe and Lakshadweep.
- Some South Asian countries such as Maldives, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, too, record rainfall during October to December.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Four important aspects can be ascertained from the above text of the preamble:
- Source of authority of the constitution:It derives its authority from the people of India.
- Nature of Indian state:It declares India to be a sovereign, socialistic, secular democratic and republican polity.
- Objectives of the constitution:It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
- Date of adoption:Nov 26th, 1949.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Four important aspects can be ascertained from the above text of the preamble:
- Source of authority of the constitution:It derives its authority from the people of India.
- Nature of Indian state:It declares India to be a sovereign, socialistic, secular democratic and republican polity.
- Objectives of the constitution:It specifies justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the objectives.
- Date of adoption:Nov 26th, 1949.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is Preamble.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers is Preamble.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Preamble to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
- It is a neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
- Its provisions are not enforceable in any courts of law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
- It is a non-justiciable, that is , its provisions are not enforceable in any courts of law.
- Preamble and its amendability:
- In Keshavananda Bharati case, the court held that the basic elements or the fundamental features of the constitution as contained in the preamble cannot be altered by an amendment under article 368.
- The preamble has been amended only once. That is- 42nd constitutional amendment act, 1976when three new terms were added- Socialist, secular and integrity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a neither a source of power to legislature nor a prohibition upon the powers of legislature.
- It is a non-justiciable, that is , its provisions are not enforceable in any courts of law.
- Preamble and its amendability:
- In Keshavananda Bharati case, the court held that the basic elements or the fundamental features of the constitution as contained in the preamble cannot be altered by an amendment under article 368.
- The preamble has been amended only once. That is- 42nd constitutional amendment act, 1976when three new terms were added- Socialist, secular and integrity.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/bill-to-amend-preamble/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Any MP who is not a Minister is referred to as a private member.
- Admissibility of a private member’s Bill is decided by the President of India.
- The rejection of the private member’s Bill by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Any MP who is not a Minister is referred to as a private member.
- The purpose of private member’s bill is to draw the government’s attention to what individual MPs see as issues and gaps in the existing legal framework, which require legislative intervention.
- Admissibility of a private member’s Bill:
- The admissibility is decided by the Chairman for Rajya Sabha and Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha.
- Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/private-members-bills/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Any MP who is not a Minister is referred to as a private member.
- The purpose of private member’s bill is to draw the government’s attention to what individual MPs see as issues and gaps in the existing legal framework, which require legislative intervention.
- Admissibility of a private member’s Bill:
- The admissibility is decided by the Chairman for Rajya Sabha and Speaker in the case of Lok Sabha.
- Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence in the government or its resignation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/private-members-bills/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
- It is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture.
- It was founded in 1861 by William Jones who also became its first Director-General.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/csr-funds-for-monuments/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/csr-funds-for-monuments/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Poshan Abhiyaan:
- The programme seeks to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- It was launched in 2018 with specific targets to be achieved by 2022.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The programme seeks to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Launched in 2018 with specific targets to be achieved by 2022.
- It aims to reduce:
- Stunting and wasting by 2% a year (total 6% until 2022) among children.
- Anaemia by 3% a year (total 9%) among children, adolescent girls and pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- The target of the missionis to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/poshan-tracker/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The programme seeks to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Launched in 2018 with specific targets to be achieved by 2022.
- It aims to reduce:
- Stunting and wasting by 2% a year (total 6% until 2022) among children.
- Anaemia by 3% a year (total 9%) among children, adolescent girls and pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- The target of the missionis to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/poshan-tracker/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Chocolate- bordered flitter:
- It is a newly discovered butterfly Species from Sikkim.
- Its closest relatives are in Western Ghats of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a newly discovered butterfly Species from Sikkim.
- Its closest relatives are in south-eastern China, close to Hong Kong.
- It also carries the scientific name Zographetus dzonguensis, after Dzongu in north Sikkim, the place where it was discovered.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-currentffairs-pib-summary-04-december-2021/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a newly discovered butterfly Species from Sikkim.
- Its closest relatives are in south-eastern China, close to Hong Kong.
- It also carries the scientific name Zographetus dzonguensis, after Dzongu in north Sikkim, the place where it was discovered.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/04/mission-2022-insights-daily-currentffairs-pib-summary-04-december-2021/
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