INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Anangpal II:
He was the founder of Dhillika Puri (present-day Delhi)
He belonged to the Tomar dynasty.
He was succeeded by Prithviraj Chauhan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Who was Anangpal II?
Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries.
He was succeeded by his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated by the Ghurid forces in the Battle of Tarain (present-day Haryana) after which the Delhi Sultanate was established in 1192.
The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century), to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II.
The Vishnu Garud Dhwaj (iron pillar) in the Qutub complex was also brought by King Anangpal Tomar II.
About Tomar Dynasty:
Tomara dynasty is one of the minor early medieval ruling houses of northern India.
According to bardic tradition, the dynasty was one of the 36 Rajput tribes.
The history of the family spans the period between the reign of Anangpal, who founded the city of Delhi in the 11th century CE, and the incorporation of Delhi within the Chauhan (Chahamana) kingdom in 1164.
Although Delhi subsequently became decisively a part of the Chauhan kingdom, numismatic and comparatively late literary evidence indicates that Tomara kings such as Anangapala and Madanapala continued to rule as feudatories, presumably until the final conquest of Delhi by the Muslims in 1192–93.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/tomar-king-anangpal-ii-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Who was Anangpal II?
Belonged to the Tomar dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Delhi and Haryana between the 8th and 12th centuries.
He was succeeded by his grandson Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated by the Ghurid forces in the Battle of Tarain (present-day Haryana) after which the Delhi Sultanate was established in 1192.
The Tomar dynasty shifted its capital in the 8th century), to Dhillikapuri (Delhi) during the reign of Anangpal II.
The Vishnu Garud Dhwaj (iron pillar) in the Qutub complex was also brought by King Anangpal Tomar II.
About Tomar Dynasty:
Tomara dynasty is one of the minor early medieval ruling houses of northern India.
According to bardic tradition, the dynasty was one of the 36 Rajput tribes.
The history of the family spans the period between the reign of Anangpal, who founded the city of Delhi in the 11th century CE, and the incorporation of Delhi within the Chauhan (Chahamana) kingdom in 1164.
Although Delhi subsequently became decisively a part of the Chauhan kingdom, numismatic and comparatively late literary evidence indicates that Tomara kings such as Anangapala and Madanapala continued to rule as feudatories, presumably until the final conquest of Delhi by the Muslims in 1192–93.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/tomar-king-anangpal-ii-2/ -
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to live with human dignity?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
In a momentous order, the Supreme Court of India recognised sex work to be a ‘profession.’
The apex court was hearing a plea that has raised the problems faced by sex workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plea has highlighted the destitution faced by sex workers on account of COVID-19 and sought relief measures for over nine lakh women and transgender sex workers across India.
Significance of the verdict:
The court held that every individual in this country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/supreme-court-recognises-sex-work-as-a-profession/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
In a momentous order, the Supreme Court of India recognised sex work to be a ‘profession.’
The apex court was hearing a plea that has raised the problems faced by sex workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The plea has highlighted the destitution faced by sex workers on account of COVID-19 and sought relief measures for over nine lakh women and transgender sex workers across India.
Significance of the verdict:
The court held that every individual in this country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/supreme-court-recognises-sex-work-as-a-profession/ -
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsAmong the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Sugarcane is the least water efficient crop. Among the given options, its water requirement is 1800-2200 mm/season which is highest.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/sugar-export-curbs-and-their-impact/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Sugarcane is the least water efficient crop. Among the given options, its water requirement is 1800-2200 mm/season which is highest.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/sugar-export-curbs-and-their-impact/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:
A substantial saving in seed material is made when ‘bud chip settlings are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
When direct planting of setts is done, the germination percentage is better with single-budded setts as compared to setts with many buds.
If bad weather conditions prevail when sets are directly planted, single-budded setts have better survival as compared to large setts.
Sugarcane can be cultivated using settlings prepared from tissue culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
High yielding and better quality varieties
Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
Wider row planting
Intercropping
Trash mulching
Multiple ratooning
Mechanization
S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/sugar-export-curbs-and-their-impact/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Conventional method of sugarcane planting requires 7 to 8 tonnes of seed cane per hectare and this is the main reason for slow rate of seed and varietal replacement. Sugarcane being a long duration crop and heavy biomass producer requires about 1500 to 2500 mm water.
Keeping in mind the likely to be faced situations in future, the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI) has developed an integrated sugarcane cultivation model called Settling Transplanting Technology (STT). Components of the model are listed below:
High yielding and better quality varieties
Raising and transplanting of settlings derived from single bud setts/ bud chips
Sub-surface drip irrigation and fertigation
Wider row planting
Intercropping
Trash mulching
Multiple ratooning
Mechanization
S1: Transplanting sugarcane single-bud/ bud-chip settlings can save seed cane requirement up to 80 per cent besides providing healthy plants and good field establishment. It is less expensive and labour saving in comparison with conventional sett planting.
Other options are spaced transplanting (STP) and polybag / pro-tray nursery.
S2 and S3: Reverse is true. See here http://www.iisr.nic.in/download/publications/ijst-December-2011.pdf
S4: Yes, tissue culture or vegetative propagation (a subset of TC), can be used to germinate and grow these settlings which can be transplanted in the field later.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/sugar-export-curbs-and-their-impact/ -
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to National Supercomputing Mission (NSM):
The Mission envisages empowering our national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities.
The Mission is being implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
The Mission envisages empowering our national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. These supercomputers will also be networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the National Knowledge Network (NKN). The NKN is another programme of the government which connects academic institutions and R&D labs over a high speed network. Academic and R&D institutions as well as key user departments/ministries would participate by using these facilities and develop applications of national relevance. The Mission also includes development of highly professional High Performance Computing (HPC) aware human resource for meeting challenges of development of these applications. The Mission implementation would bring supercomputing within the reach of the large Scientific & Technology community in the country and enable the country with a capacity of solving multi-disciplinary grand challenge problems.
The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) at an estimated cost of Rs.4500 crore over a period of seven years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/param-porul-super-computer/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
The Mission envisages empowering our national academic and R&D institutions spread over the country by installing a vast supercomputing grid comprising of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities. These supercomputers will also be networked on the National Supercomputing grid over the National Knowledge Network (NKN). The NKN is another programme of the government which connects academic institutions and R&D labs over a high speed network. Academic and R&D institutions as well as key user departments/ministries would participate by using these facilities and develop applications of national relevance. The Mission also includes development of highly professional High Performance Computing (HPC) aware human resource for meeting challenges of development of these applications. The Mission implementation would bring supercomputing within the reach of the large Scientific & Technology community in the country and enable the country with a capacity of solving multi-disciplinary grand challenge problems.
The Mission would be implemented and steered jointly by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) at an estimated cost of Rs.4500 crore over a period of seven years.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/param-porul-super-computer/ -
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is ‘green hydrogen’, sometimes mentioned in the news?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen which has no carbon footprint.
Significance of Green Hydrogen:
Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) Targets and ensure regional and national energy security, access and availability.
Green Hydrogen can act as an energy storage option, which would be essential to meet intermittencies (of renewable energy) in the future.
In terms of mobility, for long distance mobilisations for either urban freight movement within cities and states or for passengers, Green Hydrogen can be used in railways, large ships, buses or trucks, etc.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/green-hydrogen-potential-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogen which has no carbon footprint.
Significance of Green Hydrogen:
Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) Targets and ensure regional and national energy security, access and availability.
Green Hydrogen can act as an energy storage option, which would be essential to meet intermittencies (of renewable energy) in the future.
In terms of mobility, for long distance mobilisations for either urban freight movement within cities and states or for passengers, Green Hydrogen can be used in railways, large ships, buses or trucks, etc.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/green-hydrogen-potential-2/ -
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Bhils or Bheels are an Adivasi ethnic group in Northeast India.
Bhils are one of the largest tribal group in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Bhils or Bheels are an Adivasi ethnic group in West India. Bhils are listed as tribal people of the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Bhils are one of the largest tribal group in India. They speak the Bhil languages.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/demands-for-a-separate-bhil-pradesh/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Bhils or Bheels are an Adivasi ethnic group in West India. Bhils are listed as tribal people of the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Bhils are one of the largest tribal group in India. They speak the Bhil languages.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/demands-for-a-separate-bhil-pradesh/ -
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points‘Bongosagar’ is a naval exercise between India and
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Bongosagar
It is a naval exercise between India and Bangladesh.
The third edition of the exercise was recently held at Port Mongla, Bangladesh.
Aim: To develop a high level of interoperability as well as joint operational skills through conducting various maritime operations and exercises between both navies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Bongosagar
It is a naval exercise between India and Bangladesh.
The third edition of the exercise was recently held at Port Mongla, Bangladesh.
Aim: To develop a high level of interoperability as well as joint operational skills through conducting various maritime operations and exercises between both navies.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/ -
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Lavender:
It is native to countries bordering the Mediterranean.
The plants are widely cultivated for their essential oils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Lavender, (genus Lavandula), genus of about 30 species of plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to countries bordering the Mediterranean.
Lavender has been used over centuries in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah:
Bhaderwah is a town in the district Doda of Jammu.
India’s first National Institute of High Altitude Medicine is also being built in Bhaderwah.
Bhaderwah has been described as the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
Lavender, (genus Lavandula), genus of about 30 species of plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to countries bordering the Mediterranean.
Lavender has been used over centuries in traditional medicine and cosmetics.
India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah:
Bhaderwah is a town in the district Doda of Jammu.
India’s first National Institute of High Altitude Medicine is also being built in Bhaderwah.
Bhaderwah has been described as the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/ -
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Project NIGAH is an initiative to track containers by using ICTM (Inland Container Depots Container Tracking Module).
It was launched recently by the Bombay Customs Zone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Project NIGAH is an initiative to track containers by using ICTM (Inland Container Depots Container Tracking Module) which will help in better visibility of the container movement inside the ICD.
It will help Customs to expedite long standing containers and monitor timely clearances, thereby enhancing Ease of Doing Business along with ensuring lead preventive checks.
It was launched recently by the Delhi Customs Zone, a field formation under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
Project NIGAH is an initiative to track containers by using ICTM (Inland Container Depots Container Tracking Module) which will help in better visibility of the container movement inside the ICD.
It will help Customs to expedite long standing containers and monitor timely clearances, thereby enhancing Ease of Doing Business along with ensuring lead preventive checks.
It was launched recently by the Delhi Customs Zone, a field formation under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/05/27/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-may-2022/
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