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 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo.
- The first synchronous census in India was held in 1951.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The censusprovides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
- The Census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872.It helped in framing new policies, government programs to uplift areas of improvement in the community.
- The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/census-and-npr/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The censusprovides information on size, distribution and socio-economic, demographic and other characteristics of the country’s population.
- The Census was first started under British Viceroy Lord Mayo in 1872.It helped in framing new policies, government programs to uplift areas of improvement in the community.
- The first synchronous census in India was held in 1881.Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/census-and-npr/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The National Population Register is a list of “usual residents” of the country.
- A “usual resident” is a person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 1st July, 1987 is citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The NPR is a list of “usual residents” of the country.
- A “usual resident” is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past six months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next six months or more.
- Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/census-and-npr/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The NPR is a list of “usual residents” of the country.
- A “usual resident” is defined for the purposes of NPR as a person who has resided in a local area for the past six months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next six months or more.
- Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/census-and-npr/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe Gaza Strip, a self-governing territory in Western Asia, shares land borders with:
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- Israel
- Egypt
- Lebanon
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It borders Egypt on the southwest for 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) and Israel on the east and north along a 51 km (32 mi) border.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/hamas-and-gaza-strip-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It borders Egypt on the southwest for 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) and Israel on the east and north along a 51 km (32 mi) border.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/hamas-and-gaza-strip-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsArrange the following location in the direction of North to South:
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- Tel Aviv
- Haifa
- Jerusalem
- Gaza
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Self-explanatory
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/hamas-and-gaza-strip-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Self-explanatory
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/hamas-and-gaza-strip-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Indo-Lanka Accord:
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- It is popularly referred to as the Indira-Jayewardene Accord.
- It was signed in 1987 on the pretext of the Civil War in Sri Lanka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is popularly referred to as the Rajiv-Jayewardene Accord.
- It was signed in 1987 on the pretext of the Civil War in Sri Lanka (between Tamils and Sinhala community).
- The accord sought to balance India’s strategic interests, interest of people of Indian origin in Sri Lanka and Tamil minority rights in Sri Lanka.
- The accord saw the placement of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka to resolve the Sri Lankan Civil War.
- The accord also resulted in enactment of the thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka and the Provincial Councils Act of 1987.
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is popularly referred to as the Rajiv-Jayewardene Accord.
- It was signed in 1987 on the pretext of the Civil War in Sri Lanka (between Tamils and Sinhala community).
- The accord sought to balance India’s strategic interests, interest of people of Indian origin in Sri Lanka and Tamil minority rights in Sri Lanka.
- The accord saw the placement of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka to resolve the Sri Lankan Civil War.
- The accord also resulted in enactment of the thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka and the Provincial Councils Act of 1987.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme:
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- It is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.
- Under the scheme, the fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- The definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.
- It has become operational from 1.12.2018.
- Under the scheme an income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal installments will be provided to all land holding farmer families.
- Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
- State Government and UT administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines.
- The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- There are various Exclusion Categories for the scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/rythu-bandhu/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.
- It has become operational from 1.12.2018.
- Under the scheme an income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal installments will be provided to all land holding farmer families.
- Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children.
- State Government and UT administration will identify the farmer families which are eligible for support as per scheme guidelines.
- The fund will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
- There are various Exclusion Categories for the scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/03/rythu-bandhu/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad:
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- It is the upper house of the state.
- The Constitution of India mandates states to form a Legislative Council.
- The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are directly elected.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Legislative Council is the upper house of the state. Its institution is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
- S2: The Constitution of India does not mandate states to form a Legislative Council.
- S3: The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are indirectly elected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/bengal-passes-resolution-to-set-up-council/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Legislative Council is the upper house of the state. Its institution is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.
- S2: The Constitution of India does not mandate states to form a Legislative Council.
- S3: The members of the Council are either nominated by the Governor of the state or are indirectly elected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/07/bengal-passes-resolution-to-set-up-council/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
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- It is the implementation wing of National Ganga Council (NGC).
- It has a two tier management structure.
- It is chaired by Prime Minister of India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
- It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
- It acted as the implementation arm of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council).
- NMCG has a two tier management structure and comprises of Governing Council and Executive Committee. Both of them are headed by Director General, NMCG.
- The National Ganga Council is chaired by Prime Minister.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG):
- It was registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
- It acted as the implementation arm of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council).
- NMCG has a two tier management structure and comprises of Governing Council and Executive Committee. Both of them are headed by Director General, NMCG.
- The National Ganga Council is chaired by Prime Minister.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Indian city on river bank, consider the following pairs:
Cities River
- Surat Sabarmati
- Nasik Godavari
- Kurnool Krishna
- Jamshedpur Subarnarekha
Which of the given above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Jamshedpur::Subarnarekha
- Nasik::Godavari
- Surat::Tapti
- Ahmedabad::Sabarmati
- Vijayawada::Krishna
- Kurnool::Tungabhadra
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Jamshedpur::Subarnarekha
- Nasik::Godavari
- Surat::Tapti
- Ahmedabad::Sabarmati
- Vijayawada::Krishna
- Kurnool::Tungabhadra
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhat is common to the places known as Padiyendhal, Alampadi and Kombaikadu?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: PALEOLITHIC ART IN INDIA:
- In Tamil Nadu, ancient Paleolithic cave paintings are found in Padiyendhal, Alampadi, Kombaikadu, Kilvalai, Settavarai and Nehanurpatti.
- The paintings have not been dated, but they could be around 30,000 to 10,000 years old, as they use similar art form of Bhimbetka rock shelters in Bhopal.
- In the Nilagiri Hills, they are also found in Kumittipathi, Mavadaippu and Karikkiyur. In Theni District they are found in the Andipatti Hills.
Refer: https://www.indianculture.gov.in/prehistoric-paintings
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: PALEOLITHIC ART IN INDIA:
- In Tamil Nadu, ancient Paleolithic cave paintings are found in Padiyendhal, Alampadi, Kombaikadu, Kilvalai, Settavarai and Nehanurpatti.
- The paintings have not been dated, but they could be around 30,000 to 10,000 years old, as they use similar art form of Bhimbetka rock shelters in Bhopal.
- In the Nilagiri Hills, they are also found in Kumittipathi, Mavadaippu and Karikkiyur. In Theni District they are found in the Andipatti Hills.
Refer: https://www.indianculture.gov.in/prehistoric-paintings
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