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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsDigital news media and over-the-top platforms (OTT Platforms) in India are regulated by
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Solution: c)
Digital news media and over-the-top platforms (OTT Platforms) in India are regulated by Ministry of information and broadcasting, based on the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 (Rules).
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Solution: c)
Digital news media and over-the-top platforms (OTT Platforms) in India are regulated by Ministry of information and broadcasting, based on the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 (Rules).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsMovements in the foreign currency assets (FCA) in India occur mainly on account of
- Purchase and sale of foreign exchange by the RBI
- Income arising out of the deployment of the foreign exchange reserves
- External aid receipts of the Central Government
- Effects of revaluation of the assets
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
“Movements in the FCA occur mainly on account of purchases and sales of foreign exchange by the RBI, income arising out of the deployment of the foreign exchange reserves, external aid receipts of the Central Government and the effects of revaluation of the assets,”
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Solution: d)
“Movements in the FCA occur mainly on account of purchases and sales of foreign exchange by the RBI, income arising out of the deployment of the foreign exchange reserves, external aid receipts of the Central Government and the effects of revaluation of the assets,”
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsGraphene is being termed as wonder material due to various properties it exhibits. It is used in which of the following
- Wearable devices like heart-rate monitors
- Solar Cells
- Touch screens
- Biosensors
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
Graphene is one-atom thick carbon-based material that is known to have high electrical and heat conductivity, high strength, flexible, optical properties etc.
Graphene has a unique property of conducting electrons very fast and hence, are used in manufacture of ultrafast transistors. Thus, it can be used in wearable devices to monitor basic bodily functions.
Given its optical reflectivity with an applied voltage, Graphene is said to be ideal for photonic applications. Thus, it can be used in solar cells, LEDs, touch screens, lasers etc., which work on the principle of photo-electric effect.
An optical fibre coated with graphene is used to detect an anti-body that is found in blood plasma, which is an indicator of presence of cardio-vascular diseases.
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Solution: d)
Graphene is one-atom thick carbon-based material that is known to have high electrical and heat conductivity, high strength, flexible, optical properties etc.
Graphene has a unique property of conducting electrons very fast and hence, are used in manufacture of ultrafast transistors. Thus, it can be used in wearable devices to monitor basic bodily functions.
Given its optical reflectivity with an applied voltage, Graphene is said to be ideal for photonic applications. Thus, it can be used in solar cells, LEDs, touch screens, lasers etc., which work on the principle of photo-electric effect.
An optical fibre coated with graphene is used to detect an anti-body that is found in blood plasma, which is an indicator of presence of cardio-vascular diseases.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs regarding India’s missile system.
- Nag : Anti-Tank Guided missile
- Akash : Surface to air missile
- Astra : New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile
- Rudram : Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Solution: b)
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE: Nag has already been inducted into the services. Nag is the only “fire-and-forget ATGM meeting all weather requirements for its range (around 20 km)”.
SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE: The short-range SAM system Akash has already been inducted in the Army and the Air Force.
AIR-TO-AIR: Astra, India’s Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), has been completely tested and is under induction. It has a range of around 100 km.
AIR-TO-GROUND: Rudram, a New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGRAM). With a maximum range of around 200 km, the missile mainly targets communication, radar and surveillance systems of the adversary.
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Solution: b)
ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE: Nag has already been inducted into the services. Nag is the only “fire-and-forget ATGM meeting all weather requirements for its range (around 20 km)”.
SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE: The short-range SAM system Akash has already been inducted in the Army and the Air Force.
AIR-TO-AIR: Astra, India’s Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), has been completely tested and is under induction. It has a range of around 100 km.
AIR-TO-GROUND: Rudram, a New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGRAM). With a maximum range of around 200 km, the missile mainly targets communication, radar and surveillance systems of the adversary.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha have the same rights and privileges as elected members of Rajya Sabha with the right to vote in the election of the President.
- The Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are subjected to disqualification, if they join a political party within six months of being nominated to the House.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
Only elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the State Legislative Assemblies are members of the Electoral College for Presidential Election. Therefore, nominated members cannot vote in this election.
In 1985 the Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the anti-defection law, was added to the Constitution.
The law specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by MPs invite action under the law. The law covers three types of scenarios with respect to an MP switching parties. The first is when a member elected on the ticket of a political party “voluntarily gives up” membership of such a party or votes in the House contrary to the wishes of the party. The second possibility is when an MP who has won his or her seat as an independent candidate after the election joins a political party. In both these instances, the MP lose the seat in the House on changing (or joining) a party.
The third scenario relates to nominated MPs. In their case, the law specifies that within six months of being nominated to the House, they can choose to join a political party.
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Solution: c)
Only elected members of both Houses of Parliament and of the State Legislative Assemblies are members of the Electoral College for Presidential Election. Therefore, nominated members cannot vote in this election.
In 1985 the Tenth Schedule, popularly known as the anti-defection law, was added to the Constitution.
The law specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by MPs invite action under the law. The law covers three types of scenarios with respect to an MP switching parties. The first is when a member elected on the ticket of a political party “voluntarily gives up” membership of such a party or votes in the House contrary to the wishes of the party. The second possibility is when an MP who has won his or her seat as an independent candidate after the election joins a political party. In both these instances, the MP lose the seat in the House on changing (or joining) a party.
The third scenario relates to nominated MPs. In their case, the law specifies that within six months of being nominated to the House, they can choose to join a political party.
