INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- It gave constitutional status and protection to cooperative societies.
- It removed the reserved seats for the Anglo-Indian community in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
- It extended the reservation of seats for the SC/ST community in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Central Government has notified Constitution (One Hundred And Fourth Amendment) Act which extends reservation for ten years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
- The amendment removed the nomination-based representation of the Anglo-Indian community in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/anglo-indian-quota/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Central Government has notified Constitution (One Hundred And Fourth Amendment) Act which extends reservation for ten years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
- The amendment removed the nomination-based representation of the Anglo-Indian community in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/anglo-indian-quota/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban(PMAY-U):
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- It is a flagship Mission of Government of India being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- It adopts a demand driven approach wherein the Housing shortage is decided based on demand assessment by States/Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA) in Mission mode in 2015.
- It envisions provision of Housing for Allby 2022, when the Nation completes 75 years of its Independence.
- PMAY (U) adopts a demand driven approach wherein the Housing shortage is decided based on demand assessment by States/Union Territories.
- The Mission seeks to address the housing requirement of urban poor including slum dwellers through following programme verticals:
- Slum rehabilitationof Slum Dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a resource.
- Promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker sections through credit linked subsidy.
- Affordable Housing in Partnership with Public & Private sectors.
- Subsidy for beneficiary-led individual house construction /enhancement.
- Credit linked subsidy component will be implemented as a Central Sector Schemewhile other three components will be implemented as Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana-urban-pmay-u/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA) in Mission mode in 2015.
- It envisions provision of Housing for Allby 2022, when the Nation completes 75 years of its Independence.
- PMAY (U) adopts a demand driven approach wherein the Housing shortage is decided based on demand assessment by States/Union Territories.
- The Mission seeks to address the housing requirement of urban poor including slum dwellers through following programme verticals:
- Slum rehabilitationof Slum Dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a resource.
- Promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker sections through credit linked subsidy.
- Affordable Housing in Partnership with Public & Private sectors.
- Subsidy for beneficiary-led individual house construction /enhancement.
- Credit linked subsidy component will be implemented as a Central Sector Schemewhile other three components will be implemented as Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana-urban-pmay-u/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsGlobal Food Policy Report is released by which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)has released Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change & Food Systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/global-food-policy-report/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)has released Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change & Food Systems.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/global-food-policy-report/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Chief of Defence Staff (CDS):
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- The CDS is a five-star officer selected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The CDS is a four-star officerselected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. While being “first among equals” among the service chiefs, the CDS is a single-point military advisor to the defence minister.
- The CDS is assisted by a deputy, the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary. Apart from heading the DMA, the CDS is the Permanent Chairperson of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (PC-CoSC).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/chief-of-defence-staff-5/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The CDS is a four-star officerselected from among the serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces. While being “first among equals” among the service chiefs, the CDS is a single-point military advisor to the defence minister.
- The CDS is assisted by a deputy, the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. The CDS heads the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, as its secretary. Apart from heading the DMA, the CDS is the Permanent Chairperson of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (PC-CoSC).
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/chief-of-defence-staff-5/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Ujh is a tributary of the Ravi River.
- Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the waters of the Ravi and two other rivers were allocated to Pakistan.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries.
- The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
- Ujh is a tributary of the Ravi river. Ujh Multipurpose Project is planned to enhance the utilization of India’s rights under Indus Waters Treaty.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-may-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank, to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries.
- The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
- Ujh is a tributary of the Ravi river. Ujh Multipurpose Project is planned to enhance the utilization of India’s rights under Indus Waters Treaty.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/16/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-may-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Black Softshell Turtle:
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- It is a freshwater species.
- It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- In India, hunting of Black Softshell Turtle is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Black Softshell Turtle:
- It is a freshwater species.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature had in 2021 listed the turtle as ‘critically endangered’.
- It does not enjoy legal protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
- Until sightings along the Brahmaputra River’s drainage in Assam, the black softshell turtle was thought to be ‘extinct in the wild’ and confined only to ponds of temples in northeastern India and Bangladesh.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Black Softshell Turtle:
- It is a freshwater species.
- International Union for Conservation of Nature had in 2021 listed the turtle as ‘critically endangered’.
- It does not enjoy legal protection under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
- Until sightings along the Brahmaputra River’s drainage in Assam, the black softshell turtle was thought to be ‘extinct in the wild’ and confined only to ponds of temples in northeastern India and Bangladesh.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Ramsar Sites State
- Pong Dam Lake Sikkim
- Kabartal Wetland Bihar
- Bhoj Wetlands Uttara Pradesh
- Rudrasagar Lake Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pong Dam Lake: Himachal Pradesh
- Bhoj Wetlands :Madhya Pradesh
Refer: Ramsar sites in India
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Pong Dam Lake: Himachal Pradesh
- Bhoj Wetlands :Madhya Pradesh
Refer: Ramsar sites in India
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Beas Conservation Reserve, consider the following statements:
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- It is the second-largest Ramsar Site in India after Sundarbans.
- It hosts the only known population in India of the endangered Indus river dolphin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Vembanad-Kol Wetland is the second-largest Ramsar Site in India after Sundarbans.
- S2: The Beas Conservation Reserve is a 185-kilometre stretch of the Beas River located primarily in the north-west of the State of Punjab.
- The Reserve also hosts the only known population in India of the endangered Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). Further threatened species include the endangered masheer (Tor putitora) and hog deer (Axis porcinus) as well as the vulnerable smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata). In 2017, a programme was initiated to re-introduce the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) with 47 individuals released into the River 30 years after their disappearance.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Vembanad-Kol Wetland is the second-largest Ramsar Site in India after Sundarbans.
- S2: The Beas Conservation Reserve is a 185-kilometre stretch of the Beas River located primarily in the north-west of the State of Punjab.
- The Reserve also hosts the only known population in India of the endangered Indus river dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor). Further threatened species include the endangered masheer (Tor putitora) and hog deer (Axis porcinus) as well as the vulnerable smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata). In 2017, a programme was initiated to re-introduce the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) with 47 individuals released into the River 30 years after their disappearance.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsArrange the following Ramsar Sites of India in the direction of East to West:
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- Kanwar Taal
- Chilika Lake
- Lonar Lake
- Bhoj Wetland
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.pmfias.com/ramsar-sites-india-ramsar-convention-wetlands/#Ramsar_Site
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: https://www.pmfias.com/ramsar-sites-india-ramsar-convention-wetlands/#Ramsar_Site
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs (Organization/Institutions: Headquarters) is/are correctly matched?
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- World Food Programme: Paris, France
- International Fund For Agricultural Development: Rome, Italy
- Food and Agriculture Organization: Geneva, Switzerland
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- World Food Programme: Rome, Italy
- International Fund For Agricultural Development: Rome, Italy
- Food and Agriculture Organization: Rome, Italy
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- World Food Programme: Rome, Italy
- International Fund For Agricultural Development: Rome, Italy
- Food and Agriculture Organization: Rome, Italy
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