INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe World Happiness Report is being published by
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The World Happiness Report is being published by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
- The report, which is in its tenth year, uses global survey data to report on how people evaluate their own lives, besides economic and social parameters.
- The rankings are based on average data of a three-year period of 2019-2021.
- World Happiness Report evaluates levels of happiness by taking into account factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/world-happiness-report-3/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The World Happiness Report is being published by United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
- The report, which is in its tenth year, uses global survey data to report on how people evaluate their own lives, besides economic and social parameters.
- The rankings are based on average data of a three-year period of 2019-2021.
- World Happiness Report evaluates levels of happiness by taking into account factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/world-happiness-report-3/
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the nodal Ministry for the implementation of MGNREGA?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Ministry of Rural Development has been implementing ‘The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005’ which provides at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mgnrega-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Ministry of Rural Development has been implementing ‘The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005’ which provides at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mgnrega-2/
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP), consider the following statements:
- It is a subcomponent of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
- It seeks to improve the present status of women in Agriculture.
- This scheme is being implemented since 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Department of Rural Development, launched a specific scheme namely ‘Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)’.
- It is a subcomponent of DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission).
- This scheme is being implemented since 2011.
- Objectives: To empower women by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity, as also create sustainable livelihoods of rural women.
- Implementation: The program is implemented in project mode through State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) as Project Implementing Agencies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/scheme-for-women-farmers/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Department of Rural Development, launched a specific scheme namely ‘Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)’.
- It is a subcomponent of DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana — National Rural Livelihoods Mission).
- This scheme is being implemented since 2011.
- Objectives: To empower women by making systematic investments to enhance their participation and productivity, as also create sustainable livelihoods of rural women.
- Implementation: The program is implemented in project mode through State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) as Project Implementing Agencies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/scheme-for-women-farmers/
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Arctic Council:
- It is a high-level intergovernmental forum.
- Only states with territory in the Arctic can be members of the council.
- It was formally established in 1961.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectExplanation:
- The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic Indigenous peoples and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues, in particular on issues of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. It was formally established in 1996.
- All Arctic Council decisions and statements require consensus of the eight Arctic States.
- Only states with territory in the Arctic can be members of the council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/india-and-the-arctic/
IncorrectExplanation:
- The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic Indigenous peoples and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues, in particular on issues of sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. It was formally established in 1996.
- All Arctic Council decisions and statements require consensus of the eight Arctic States.
- Only states with territory in the Arctic can be members of the council.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/india-and-the-arctic/
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- African Cheetah is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
- The Asiatic cheetah is believed to survive only in Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is one of the oldest of the big cat species, with ancestors that can be traced back more than five million years to the Miocene era.
- The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
- African Cheetah is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
- The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah — which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
- The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List, and is believed to survive only in Iran.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/cheetah-reintroduction-project-4/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is one of the oldest of the big cat species, with ancestors that can be traced back more than five million years to the Miocene era.
- The cheetah is also the world’s fastest land mammal.
- African Cheetah is listed as vulnerable in IUCN red listed species.
- The country’s last spotted feline died in Chhattisgarh in 1947. Later, the cheetah — which is the fastest land animal — was declared extinct in India in 1952.
- The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a “critically endangered” species by the IUCN Red List, and is believed to survive only in Iran.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/cheetah-reintroduction-project-4/
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Kuno National Park, consider the following statements:
- It was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
- In the 1990s, it was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, which aimed at establishing a second lion population in India.
- India has plans to reintroduce cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/cheetah-reintroduction-project-4/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Kuno is a national park in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
- In the 1990s, it was selected as a possible site to implement the Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project, which aimed at establishing a second lion population in India.
- India has plans to reintroduce cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Sheopur and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior-Chambal region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/cheetah-reintroduction-project-4/
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about FAME India scheme:
- It is an integral part of the Government’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP).
- It has been launched to encourage electric vehicle purchase.
- The scheme was implemented and overseen by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- FAME-India Scheme is implementing by Department of Heavy Industry in order to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of the same.
- FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
- Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies.
- (FAME-India) Scheme proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public transport and seeks to encourage adoption of EVs by way of market creation and demand aggregation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/fame-india-scheme-3/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- FAME-India Scheme is implementing by Department of Heavy Industry in order to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of the same.
- FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan.
- Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles by providing subsidies.
- (FAME-India) Scheme proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public transport and seeks to encourage adoption of EVs by way of market creation and demand aggregation.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/fame-india-scheme-3/
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary:
- It is the oldest water bird sanctuary in India.
- It is located in the state of Kerala, India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Located in Tamil Nadu.
- The sanctuary was notified as RF (Reserve Forest) in 1963 under the Madras Act 1882.
- Finally in 1998, the sanctuary was notified under section 26(i) of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
- There are about 28,000 land and water birds visiting this prestigious wetland sanctuary.
- It is home to migratory birds such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and the like.
- It is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country.
- Vedanthangal in Tamil language means ‘hamlet of the hunter’.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-march-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Located in Tamil Nadu.
- The sanctuary was notified as RF (Reserve Forest) in 1963 under the Madras Act 1882.
- Finally in 1998, the sanctuary was notified under section 26(i) of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
- There are about 28,000 land and water birds visiting this prestigious wetland sanctuary.
- It is home to migratory birds such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and the like.
- It is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country.
- Vedanthangal in Tamil language means ‘hamlet of the hunter’.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-march-2022/
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsForest elephants are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants — forest and savanna — have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.
- Forest elephants are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “Critically Endangered” — a category for species that have declined over 80 per cent within three generations.
- And it has listed savanna elephants as “Endangered” — indicating a decline of over 50 per cent within three generations.
- Forest elephants:
- It is native to humid forests in West Africa and the Congo Basin.
- It is the smallest of the three living elephant species, reaching a shoulder height of 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-march-2022/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Across the African continent the populations of both species of African elephants — forest and savanna — have been declining due to habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict.
- Forest elephants are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as “Critically Endangered” — a category for species that have declined over 80 per cent within three generations.
- And it has listed savanna elephants as “Endangered” — indicating a decline of over 50 per cent within three generations.
- Forest elephants:
- It is native to humid forests in West Africa and the Congo Basin.
- It is the smallest of the three living elephant species, reaching a shoulder height of 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in).
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/03/21/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-21-march-2022/
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about House Sparrow:
- It was declared as the State bird of Delhi.
- It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the bird.
- The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world.
- The theme for this year is “Monitor the Sparrows & other common birds”.
- World Sparrow Day is an initiative of the Nature Forever Society, which is a non-government organisation (NGO) run by Mohammed Dilawar, who’s an internationally acclaimed conservationist.
- The animal’s conservation status is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
- Sparrow is a very social bird and is gregarious at all seasons when feeding, often forming flocks with other types of bird.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the bird.
- The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 in different parts of the world.
- The theme for this year is “Monitor the Sparrows & other common birds”.
- World Sparrow Day is an initiative of the Nature Forever Society, which is a non-government organisation (NGO) run by Mohammed Dilawar, who’s an internationally acclaimed conservationist.
- The animal’s conservation status is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
- Sparrow is a very social bird and is gregarious at all seasons when feeding, often forming flocks with other types of bird.
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