INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsThe World Investment Report is released by which of the following?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (Unctad) has released the annual World Investment Report.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/india-7th-in-fdi-inflows-unctad/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (Unctad) has released the annual World Investment Report.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/india-7th-in-fdi-inflows-unctad/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
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- It is part of the UN Secretariat.
- It is part of the United Nations Development Group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United NationsGeneral Assembly in 1964.
- It is part of the UN Secretariat.
- It reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council,but has its own membership, leadership, and budget.
- It is also a part of the United Nations Development Group.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/india-7th-in-fdi-inflows-unctad/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- It is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the United NationsGeneral Assembly in 1964.
- It is part of the UN Secretariat.
- It reports to the UN General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council,but has its own membership, leadership, and budget.
- It is also a part of the United Nations Development Group.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/india-7th-in-fdi-inflows-unctad/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIn the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014.
- Statement 2is incorrect.
- Statement 3is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
- Statement 4is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/iaea-board-passes-resolution-criticizing-iran/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014.
- Statement 2is incorrect.
- Statement 3is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
- Statement 4is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/iaea-board-passes-resolution-criticizing-iran/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsIn India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under “IAEA Safeguards” while others are not?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IAEA Safeguards are meant to understand if imported/enriched uranium is not used for non-peaceful purposes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/iaea-board-passes-resolution-criticizing-iran/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IAEA Safeguards are meant to understand if imported/enriched uranium is not used for non-peaceful purposes.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/iaea-board-passes-resolution-criticizing-iran/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Par river originate from Aravalli Range and meets in Arebian sea.
- Narmada rises near Amarkantak range of mountains in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Par,originating from Nashik in Maharashtra and flowing through Valsad.
- Tapifrom Saputara that flows through Maharashtra and Surat in Gujarat.
- Narmadaoriginating in Madhya Pradesh and flowing through Maharashtra and Bharuch and Narmada districts in Gujarat.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/par-tapi-narmada-project/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Par,originating from Nashik in Maharashtra and flowing through Valsad.
- Tapifrom Saputara that flows through Maharashtra and Surat in Gujarat.
- Narmadaoriginating in Madhya Pradesh and flowing through Maharashtra and Bharuch and Narmada districts in Gujarat.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/par-tapi-narmada-project/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- A magnetar is a type of neutron star.
- Neutron stars are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Neutron stars are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses.
- What are Magnetars?
- A magnetar is a type of neutron star.
- They are the most powerful magnets in the cosmos.
- Their magnetic fields are 5,000 trillion times more powerful than that of the Earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/fast-radio-burst/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Neutron stars are formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses.
- What are Magnetars?
- A magnetar is a type of neutron star.
- They are the most powerful magnets in the cosmos.
- Their magnetic fields are 5,000 trillion times more powerful than that of the Earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/fast-radio-burst/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsThe latest edition (2022) of the Environmental Performance Index was recently released by which of the following?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The latest edition (2022) of the Environmental Performance Index was recently released.
- The report is prepared by the researchers of:
- Yale Centre for Environmental Law &Policy.
- Centre for International Earth Science Information Network Earth Institute, Columbia University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/environmental-performance-index-2/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The latest edition (2022) of the Environmental Performance Index was recently released.
- The report is prepared by the researchers of:
- Yale Centre for Environmental Law &Policy.
- Centre for International Earth Science Information Network Earth Institute, Columbia University.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/environmental-performance-index-2/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsVale do Javari is a region in the
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- British journalist Dom Phillips and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert, Bruno Araujo Pereira, recently went missing in Vale do Javari.
- Vale do Javariis a region in the Amazon Rainforest.
- It is the western section of the Brazilian Amazonnamed after the Javari river, which forms the country’s border with Peru.
- It is spread over 85,444 sq km and it is home to “the greatest concentration of isolated groups in the Amazon and the world”.
- The region has rich gold resources
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- British journalist Dom Phillips and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert, Bruno Araujo Pereira, recently went missing in Vale do Javari.
- Vale do Javariis a region in the Amazon Rainforest.
- It is the western section of the Brazilian Amazonnamed after the Javari river, which forms the country’s border with Peru.
- It is spread over 85,444 sq km and it is home to “the greatest concentration of isolated groups in the Amazon and the world”.
- The region has rich gold resources
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/10/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-june-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Hypogonadism:
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- It is a condition caused by the deficiency of the female sex hormone.
- It can cause sexual dysfunction, weakening of bones and muscles, and reduced quality of life.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a condition caused by the deficiency of the male sex hormone, testosterone.
- It can cause sexual dysfunction, weakening of bones and muscles, and reduced quality of life.
- Risk factors include ageing (as testosterone levels decline with age), obesity and diabetes.
- Testosterone replacement therapyis the standard treatment for hypogonadism.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- It is a condition caused by the deficiency of the male sex hormone, testosterone.
- It can cause sexual dysfunction, weakening of bones and muscles, and reduced quality of life.
- Risk factors include ageing (as testosterone levels decline with age), obesity and diabetes.
- Testosterone replacement therapyis the standard treatment for hypogonadism.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsAccording to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?
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- Cassava
- Damaged wheat grains
- Groundnut seeds
- Horse gram
- Rotten potatoes
- Sugar beet
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- From the policy document: “The scope of the Policy encompasses following categories of fuels as “Biofuels” which can be used as transportation fuel or in stationery applications:—
- ‘bioethanol’: ethanol produced from biomass such as sugar containing materials, like sugar cane, sugar beet, sweet sorghum etc.; starch containing materials such as corn, cassava, rotten potatoes, algae etc.; and, cellulosic materials such as bagasse, wood waste, agricultural and forestry residues or other renewable resources like industrial waste;
- ‘biodiesel’: a methyl or ethyl ester of fatty acids produced from non-edible vegetable oils, acid oil, used cooking oil or animal fat and bio-oil;
- See http://petroleum.nic.in/sites/default/files/biofuelpolicy2018_1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- From the policy document: “The scope of the Policy encompasses following categories of fuels as “Biofuels” which can be used as transportation fuel or in stationery applications:—
- ‘bioethanol’: ethanol produced from biomass such as sugar containing materials, like sugar cane, sugar beet, sweet sorghum etc.; starch containing materials such as corn, cassava, rotten potatoes, algae etc.; and, cellulosic materials such as bagasse, wood waste, agricultural and forestry residues or other renewable resources like industrial waste;
- ‘biodiesel’: a methyl or ethyl ester of fatty acids produced from non-edible vegetable oils, acid oil, used cooking oil or animal fat and bio-oil;
- See http://petroleum.nic.in/sites/default/files/biofuelpolicy2018_1.pdf
Refer: UPSC CSE 2020
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