INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 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 5
1. Question
1 pointsWeddell Sea, recently seen in news is part of
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsThe application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology is
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Solution: c)
In genetics and developmental biology, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a laboratory strategy for creating a viable embryo from a body cell and an egg cell. The technique consists of taking an enucleated oocyte (egg cell) and implanting a donor nucleus from a somatic (body) cell. It is used in both therapeutic and reproductive cloning.
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Solution: c)
In genetics and developmental biology, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is a laboratory strategy for creating a viable embryo from a body cell and an egg cell. The technique consists of taking an enucleated oocyte (egg cell) and implanting a donor nucleus from a somatic (body) cell. It is used in both therapeutic and reproductive cloning.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to cyberspace, which of the following statements best describes the term “Trojan Horse”?
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Solution: d)
A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users’ systems. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems.
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Solution: d)
A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users’ systems. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Generally in the Indian Economy, the GVA at constant prices is more than the GDP at constant prices.
- Agriculture sector accounts for more than 20 percent in nominal Gross value added(GVA).
- Among agriculture, Industry and mining sectors, the agricultural sector was the least impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic-related disruptions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
The agricultural sector was the least impacted by the pandemic-related disruptions. This sector now accounts for 18.8 per cent of GVA.
Source: Economic Survey 2021-22
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Solution: b)
The agricultural sector was the least impacted by the pandemic-related disruptions. This sector now accounts for 18.8 per cent of GVA.
Source: Economic Survey 2021-22
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsThe Supreme Court in the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India ruled that
- The criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”.
- The 50% limit to vertical quotas was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration.
- Under no circumstances the 50% quota limit can be breached.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: b)
One of the key issues before the court was to examine whether the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India had to be revisited. The ruling by a nine-judge Bench, in which the Mandal Commission report was upheld, laid down two important precedents. First, it said that the criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”. Second, it reiterated the 50% limit to vertical quotas reasoning that it was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration. However, the court said that this 50% limit will apply unless in “exceptional circumstances.”
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Solution: b)
One of the key issues before the court was to examine whether the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India had to be revisited. The ruling by a nine-judge Bench, in which the Mandal Commission report was upheld, laid down two important precedents. First, it said that the criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”. Second, it reiterated the 50% limit to vertical quotas reasoning that it was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration. However, the court said that this 50% limit will apply unless in “exceptional circumstances.”
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