INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Supplementary, additional or excess grants and Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants are mentioned in the Constitution of India 1949.
- These grants are presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Constitutional provisions:
- Supplementary, additional or excess grants and Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants are mentioned in the Constitution of India 1949.
- Article 115:Supplementary, additional or excess grants.
- Article 116:Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
- Procedure to be followed:
- When grants, authorised by the Parliament, fall short of the required expenditure, an estimate is presented before the Parliament for Supplementary or Additional grants.
- These grants are presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
- When actual expenditure incurred exceeds the approved grants of the Parliament, the Ministry of Finance presents a Demand for Excess Grant.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India bring such excesses to the notice of the Parliament.
- The Public Accounts Committee examines these excesses and gives recommendations to the Parliament.
- The Demand for Excess Grants is made after the actual expenditure is incurred and is presented to the Parliament after the end of the financial year in which the expenses were made.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/supplementary-demand-for-grants-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Constitutional provisions:
- Supplementary, additional or excess grants and Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants are mentioned in the Constitution of India 1949.
- Article 115:Supplementary, additional or excess grants.
- Article 116:Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
- Procedure to be followed:
- When grants, authorised by the Parliament, fall short of the required expenditure, an estimate is presented before the Parliament for Supplementary or Additional grants.
- These grants are presented and passed by the Parliament before the end of the financial year.
- When actual expenditure incurred exceeds the approved grants of the Parliament, the Ministry of Finance presents a Demand for Excess Grant.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India bring such excesses to the notice of the Parliament.
- The Public Accounts Committee examines these excesses and gives recommendations to the Parliament.
- The Demand for Excess Grants is made after the actual expenditure is incurred and is presented to the Parliament after the end of the financial year in which the expenses were made.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/supplementary-demand-for-grants-2/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about white phosphorus:
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- It does not occur naturally.
- It is a highly combustible substance.
- It is used mainly in the military applications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a colourless, white or yellow, waxy solid.
- Occurrence:It does not occur naturally. It is manufactured using phosphate rocks.
- It is a highly combustible substancethat reacts with oxygen in the air.
- It can catch fire at temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees above room temperature.
- Due to its combustible nature, every country has strict regulations regarding its manufacturing and handling.
- Applications:
- It is used mainly in the military, and other applications may include as a component in fertilisers, food additives and cleaning compounds. Initially, it was also used in pesticides and fireworks, but many countries have banned its use in several sectors.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/what-are-white-phosphorus-bombs/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a colourless, white or yellow, waxy solid.
- Occurrence:It does not occur naturally. It is manufactured using phosphate rocks.
- It is a highly combustible substancethat reacts with oxygen in the air.
- It can catch fire at temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees above room temperature.
- Due to its combustible nature, every country has strict regulations regarding its manufacturing and handling.
- Applications:
- It is used mainly in the military, and other applications may include as a component in fertilisers, food additives and cleaning compounds. Initially, it was also used in pesticides and fireworks, but many countries have banned its use in several sectors.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/what-are-white-phosphorus-bombs/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), consider the following statements:
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- It is not a United Nations (UN) organization.
- It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.
- Its headquarters are located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. Its headquarters are located in The Hague, Netherlands.
- The OPCW is not a United Nations (UN) organisation, however, the OPCW has a working relationship with the UN.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/what-are-white-phosphorus-bombs/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013. Its headquarters are located in The Hague, Netherlands.
- The OPCW is not a United Nations (UN) organisation, however, the OPCW has a working relationship with the UN.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/what-are-white-phosphorus-bombs/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is observed globally on the 14th of March every year.
- The first International Day of Mathematics was marked in March 2005.
- The theme for the 2022 International Day of Mathematics is “Future of Mathematics: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work.”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- 14th March, every year is observed as the International Day of Mathematics.
- The International Day of Mathematics is a project led by the International Mathematical Union with the support of numerous international and regional organizations.
- The first International Day of Mathematics was marked in March 2020.
- March 14 is already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day because that date is written as 3/14 in some countries and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14.
- The theme for the 2022 International Day of Mathematics is Mathematics Unites.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/international-maths-day-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- 14th March, every year is observed as the International Day of Mathematics.
- The International Day of Mathematics is a project led by the International Mathematical Union with the support of numerous international and regional organizations.
- The first International Day of Mathematics was marked in March 2020.
- March 14 is already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day because that date is written as 3/14 in some countries and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14.
- The theme for the 2022 International Day of Mathematics is Mathematics Unites.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/international-maths-day-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsEvery year, December 22 is celebrated as National Mathematics Day in India in honour of
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Celebrated every year on December 22.
- It is observed to honor the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujanwho greatly contributed towards mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series and continued fractions.
- 2021 marks 134th birth anniversary of Dr Ramanujan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/international-maths-day-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Celebrated every year on December 22.
- It is observed to honor the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujanwho greatly contributed towards mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series and continued fractions.
- 2021 marks 134th birth anniversary of Dr Ramanujan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/international-maths-day-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV):
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- It is specially designed to carry smaller commercial satellites into the low-earth orbit (LEO).
- It has a payload capacity of up to 1000 kg.
- It will take only 72 hours to integrate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The indigenously developed mini-rocket-launcheris specially designed to carry smaller commercial satellites into the low-earth orbit (LEO) from 200-2,000 km above the Earth’s surface.
- It has a payload capacity of upto 500 kg.
- Designed to bolster the agency’s partnership with the private sector for the launch of commercial satellites.
- The SSLV is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass at ISRO.
- It will take only 72 hours to integrate. Only six people will be required to do the job.
- The cost will be only around Rs 30 crore.
- It is best suited for launching multiple microsatellites at a time and supports multiple orbital drop-offs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/small-satellite-launch-vehicle-sslv/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The indigenously developed mini-rocket-launcheris specially designed to carry smaller commercial satellites into the low-earth orbit (LEO) from 200-2,000 km above the Earth’s surface.
- It has a payload capacity of upto 500 kg.
- Designed to bolster the agency’s partnership with the private sector for the launch of commercial satellites.
- The SSLV is the smallest vehicle at 110-ton mass at ISRO.
- It will take only 72 hours to integrate. Only six people will be required to do the job.
- The cost will be only around Rs 30 crore.
- It is best suited for launching multiple microsatellites at a time and supports multiple orbital drop-offs.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/small-satellite-launch-vehicle-sslv/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Yamuna River:
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- It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Banderpoonch peaks.
- The Chambal River is Yamuna’s biggest tributary on the right.
- It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Yamuna River is the biggest tributary of the Ganga River. It is also considered as a sacred river in India. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Banderpoonch peaks (38°59′ N 78°27′ E) in the Mussourie range of the lower Himalayas at an elevation of about 6,387 meters above the mean sea level in district Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand).
- Near Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, the Yamuna is joined by its biggest tributary, the Tons River. The Chambal River is Yamuna’s biggest tributary on the right. Other important tributaries of the Yamuna include the Hindon, Sarda and Giri river on the right and Betwa and Sindh on the left.
- It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after flowing through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/yamuna-river-pollution-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Yamuna River is the biggest tributary of the Ganga River. It is also considered as a sacred river in India. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Banderpoonch peaks (38°59′ N 78°27′ E) in the Mussourie range of the lower Himalayas at an elevation of about 6,387 meters above the mean sea level in district Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand).
- Near Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, the Yamuna is joined by its biggest tributary, the Tons River. The Chambal River is Yamuna’s biggest tributary on the right. Other important tributaries of the Yamuna include the Hindon, Sarda and Giri river on the right and Betwa and Sindh on the left.
- It meets the Ganges at the Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh after flowing through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/yamuna-river-pollution-2/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsGallium Nitride has been used commonly in the production/preparation of
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- steamed chicken momos
- steel cans
- potato chips
- light emitting diodes
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- GaN is a semiconductor commonly used in blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
- Gallium Nitride Technology is of strategic importance with its application in the field of 5G, space and defense.
- Gallium Nitride (GaN) plays a key role in enabling e-vehicles and wireless communication.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- GaN is a semiconductor commonly used in blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
- Gallium Nitride Technology is of strategic importance with its application in the field of 5G, space and defense.
- Gallium Nitride (GaN) plays a key role in enabling e-vehicles and wireless communication.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/15/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-15-march-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Portugal is situated on the Iberian Peninsula.
- It is bordered by Gibraltar (a British overseas territory) and Morocco.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Iberian Peninsula is principally divided between Spain and Portugal, comprising most of their territory, as well as a small area of Southern France, Andorra, and Gibraltar.
- S2: Spain is bordered by Gibraltar (a British overseas territory) and Morocco, through its exclaves in North Africa.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Iberian Peninsula is principally divided between Spain and Portugal, comprising most of their territory, as well as a small area of Southern France, Andorra, and Gibraltar.
- S2: Spain is bordered by Gibraltar (a British overseas territory) and Morocco, through its exclaves in North Africa.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe new species, “Pyrostria laljii”, a 15-meter-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family has recently been discovered. In which part of India has it been discovered?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- A 15-meter-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family has recently been discovered from the Andaman Islands by a team of researchers from India and the Philippines. The new species, Pyrostria laljii, is also the first record of the genus Pyrostria in India, the researchers said. Plants belonging to genus Pyrostria are usually found in Madagascar but the recently discovered species is new to science.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- A 15-meter-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family has recently been discovered from the Andaman Islands by a team of researchers from India and the Philippines. The new species, Pyrostria laljii, is also the first record of the genus Pyrostria in India, the researchers said. Plants belonging to genus Pyrostria are usually found in Madagascar but the recently discovered species is new to science.
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