INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court to punish people for their respective contempt.
- The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines the power of the High Court to punish contempts of its subordinate courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt.
- Section 10 of The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines the power of the High Court to punish contempts of its subordinate courts.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/contempt-of-court-8/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Article 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and High Court respectively to punish people for their respective contempt.
- Section 10 of The Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 defines the power of the High Court to punish contempts of its subordinate courts.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/contempt-of-court-8/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), consider the following statements:
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- The grouping was formed in 2006.
- It includes all the major countries of South Asia, except Maldives, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is BIMSTEC?
- In an effort to integrate the region, the grouping was formed in 1997,originally with Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and later included Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan.
- BIMSTEC, which now includes five countries from South Asia and two from ASEAN, is a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia. It includes all the major countries of South Asia, except Maldives, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/bimstec-5/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation: What is BIMSTEC?
- In an effort to integrate the region, the grouping was formed in 1997,originally with Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and later included Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan.
- BIMSTEC, which now includes five countries from South Asia and two from ASEAN, is a bridge between South Asia and Southeast Asia. It includes all the major countries of South Asia, except Maldives, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/bimstec-5/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
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- It decides the RBI’s benchmark interest rates.
- It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
- It functions under the chairmanship of the RBI’s Governor.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It decides the repo rates, CRR, SLR etc. It replaced the earlier system of policy rate veto by the RBI governor.
- Statement 2: It consists of six members (RBI Governor, Deputy Gov RBI, One RBI officer and three members nominated by the government), and they hold office for a period of four years.
- Statement 3: The Governor of the RBI is the ex-officio Chairperson of MPC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/what-is-the-rbis-mpc-2/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: It decides the repo rates, CRR, SLR etc. It replaced the earlier system of policy rate veto by the RBI governor.
- Statement 2: It consists of six members (RBI Governor, Deputy Gov RBI, One RBI officer and three members nominated by the government), and they hold office for a period of four years.
- Statement 3: The Governor of the RBI is the ex-officio Chairperson of MPC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/what-is-the-rbis-mpc-2/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsIt is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element. It is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in mineral oil. It is an alkali metal and a rare metal.
The above given description refers to which of the following metal?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element.
- It is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in mineral oil.It is an alkali metal and a rare metal.
- Key Characteristics and Properties:
- It has the highest specific heat capacity of any solid element.
- Lithium’s single balance electron allows it to be a good conductor of electricity.
- It is flammable and can even explode when exposed to air and water.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element.
- It is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in mineral oil.It is an alkali metal and a rare metal.
- Key Characteristics and Properties:
- It has the highest specific heat capacity of any solid element.
- Lithium’s single balance electron allows it to be a good conductor of electricity.
- It is flammable and can even explode when exposed to air and water.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to conservation of tigers and elephants in India, consider the following statements:
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- Currently, the tiger survey is usually held once in four years and elephants are counted once in five years.
- Bengal tigers and Asian elephants are both listed as Endangered.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Bengal tigers and Asian elephants are both listed as Endangered.
- Currently, the tiger survey is usually held once in four years and elephants are counted once in five years.
- Since 2006, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, which is affiliated to the Environment Ministry, has a standardised protocol in place that States then use to estimate tiger numbers. Based on sightings in camera traps and indirect estimation methods, tiger numbers are computed.
- Elephant numbers largely rely on States directly counting the number of elephants. In recent years, techniques such as analysing dung samples have also been deployed to estimate birth rates and population trends in elephants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/common-survey-to-count-elephants-and-big-cats/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Bengal tigers and Asian elephants are both listed as Endangered.
- Currently, the tiger survey is usually held once in four years and elephants are counted once in five years.
- Since 2006, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, which is affiliated to the Environment Ministry, has a standardised protocol in place that States then use to estimate tiger numbers. Based on sightings in camera traps and indirect estimation methods, tiger numbers are computed.
- Elephant numbers largely rely on States directly counting the number of elephants. In recent years, techniques such as analysing dung samples have also been deployed to estimate birth rates and population trends in elephants.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/common-survey-to-count-elephants-and-big-cats/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsAsian Elephant Alliance is an initiative of
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- Elephant Family
- International Fund for Animal Welfare
- The Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
- Wildlife Trust of India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Asian Elephant Alliance is a joint initiative byfive non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Five NGOs includeElephant Family, International Fund for Animal Welfare, IUCN Netherlands, World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/common-survey-to-count-elephants-and-big-cats/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Asian Elephant Alliance is a joint initiative byfive non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Five NGOs includeElephant Family, International Fund for Animal Welfare, IUCN Netherlands, World Land Trust and Wildlife Trust of India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/common-survey-to-count-elephants-and-big-cats/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsTons, Giri and Baghain are
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Tributaries of Yamuna
- Left: Hindon, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur Khaderi
- Right: Tons, Giri, Baghain, Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Ken
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/yamuna-river-pollution-3/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Tributaries of Yamuna
- Left: Hindon, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur Khaderi
- Right: Tons, Giri, Baghain, Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Ken
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/yamuna-river-pollution-3/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 every year.
- The concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed by the UN in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation: World Oceans Day 2022:
- World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 every year.
- Theme for 2022:“Revitalization: collective action for the ocean”.
- The concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed by the UN in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation: World Oceans Day 2022:
- World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 every year.
- Theme for 2022:“Revitalization: collective action for the ocean”.
- The concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed by the UN in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/09/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-09-june-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- OMT is measured upto a depth of 26 degree Celsius isotherm which is 129 meters in the south-western Indian Ocean during January-March.
- OMT collected during January-MArch can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: The depth for the 26 degree isotherm is 50-100 metres, not 129 metres as the question suggests.
- Ocean mean temperature is a better indicator of monsoon rainfall than sea surface temperatures. This is because OMT measures the ocean’s thermal energy, and on the other hand SST is influenced by surface winds, evaporation, thick clouds etc. OMT is a more stable indicator.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsIf a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
Refer: Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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