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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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar:
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- In Pune, Savarkar founded the “Abhinav Bharat Society”.
- He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: In Pune, Savarkar founded the “Abhinav Bharat Society”.
- S2: Lala Lajpat Rai wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/vinayak-damodar-savarkar/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: In Pune, Savarkar founded the “Abhinav Bharat Society”.
- S2: Lala Lajpat Rai wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shri Krishna.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/vinayak-damodar-savarkar/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Bomb Cyclone:
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- It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly.
- It has high pressure at its center.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly.
- S2: It has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/another-bomb-cyclone-over-the-north-atlantic/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly.
- S2: It has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/another-bomb-cyclone-over-the-north-atlantic/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Polar vortex.
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- The polar vortex is a large area of high pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and South poles.
- The polar vortex spins in the stratosphere.
- During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex will become less stable, sending cold Arctic air southward over the United States.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and South poles. The term vortex refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air close to the poles.
- The polar vortex spins in the stratosphere, a layer of the atmosphere 10-48 km above the ground and above the troposphere, where most familiar weather patterns develop.
- Often during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex will become less stable and expand, sending cold Arctic air southward over the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/another-bomb-cyclone-over-the-north-atlantic/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s North and South poles. The term vortex refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air close to the poles.
- The polar vortex spins in the stratosphere, a layer of the atmosphere 10-48 km above the ground and above the troposphere, where most familiar weather patterns develop.
- Often during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the polar vortex will become less stable and expand, sending cold Arctic air southward over the United States.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/another-bomb-cyclone-over-the-north-atlantic/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added to the Constitution by
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- Popularly known as the anti-defection law.
- It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law.
- It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
- It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election
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Ans: (d)
Explanation: Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
- Popularly known as the anti-defection law.
- It specifies the circumstances under which changing of political parties by legislators invites action under the law.
- It was added to the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act.
- It includes situations in which an independent MLA, too, joins a party after the election
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Sea of Marmara, consider the following statement:
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- It is an inland sea located entirely within the borders of Turkey.
- It connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sea of Marmara is an inland sea located entirely within the borders of Turkey.
- The Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, also known as the Turkish Straits or the Black Sea Straits, connect the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea via the Sea of Marmara.
- Sea of Azov
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Sea of Marmara is an inland sea located entirely within the borders of Turkey.
- The Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, also known as the Turkish Straits or the Black Sea Straits, connect the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea via the Sea of Marmara.
- Sea of Azov
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about International Court of Justice (ICJ):
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- It was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter.
- It consists of a panel of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for five-year terms.
- It is the only principal UN organ not located in New York City.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation
- S1: ICJ was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter and started working in April 1946.
- S2: The ICJ consists of a panel of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms. No more than one judge of each nationality may be represented on court at the same time, and judges collectively must reflect the principal civilizations and legal systems of the world.
- S3: Seated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICJ is the only principal UN organ not located in New York City.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/international-court-of-justice-icj-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation
- S1: ICJ was established in 1945 by the United Nations charter and started working in April 1946.
- S2: The ICJ consists of a panel of 15 judges elected by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for nine-year terms. No more than one judge of each nationality may be represented on court at the same time, and judges collectively must reflect the principal civilizations and legal systems of the world.
- S3: Seated in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICJ is the only principal UN organ not located in New York City.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/international-court-of-justice-icj-2/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- 28th February is celebrated as National Science Day (NSD) in India.
- NSD is celebrated to commemorate discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
- The first National Science Day was celebrated on February 28, 1935.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation
- 28th Februaryis celebrated as National Science Day (NSD) in India.
- NSD is celebrated to commemorate discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’,which led to Sir C.V. Raman winning the Nobel Prize.
- The first National Science Day was celebrated on February 28, 1987.
- Theme:‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/national-science-day-3/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation
- 28th Februaryis celebrated as National Science Day (NSD) in India.
- NSD is celebrated to commemorate discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’,which led to Sir C.V. Raman winning the Nobel Prize.
- The first National Science Day was celebrated on February 28, 1987.
- Theme:‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future’.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/national-science-day-3/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Operation Ganga’ is an initiative launched by the government of India to bring back Indians stranded in
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Government of India has launched a ‘multi-pronged’ initiative named ‘Operation Ganga’.
- It is an evacuation mission to bring back all the Indian nationals who are currently stranded in
- There were around 20,000 Indians including students stuck in Ukraine.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Government of India has launched a ‘multi-pronged’ initiative named ‘Operation Ganga’.
- It is an evacuation mission to bring back all the Indian nationals who are currently stranded in
- There were around 20,000 Indians including students stuck in Ukraine.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsIn Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
- Avalokiteshwara means one who can see all. He represents infinite compassion and mercy. He is the most popular Bodhisattva of all. He represents the ideal of welfare in which he postpones his own transformation into Buddha to help others.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
- Avalokiteshwara means one who can see all. He represents infinite compassion and mercy. He is the most popular Bodhisattva of all. He represents the ideal of welfare in which he postpones his own transformation into Buddha to help others.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of these water bodies witnesses sun rise at the earliest?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Caspian sea lies the easternmost among all of the options. Black Sea lies to the west of Caspian Sea.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Caspian sea lies the easternmost among all of the options. Black Sea lies to the west of Caspian Sea.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/01/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-01-march-2022/
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