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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 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) was constituted under Section 4 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The JJB consists of judicial magistrate of the first class and four social workers, at least one of whom should be a woman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The JJB consists of judicial magistrate of the first class and two social workers, at least one of whom should be a woman. JJB are meant to resolve cases within a four month period. Most circumstances the juvenile can be released on bail by the JJB.
- S1: The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/juvenile-justice-act-amendment-may-backfire/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The JJB consists of judicial magistrate of the first class and two social workers, at least one of whom should be a woman. JJB are meant to resolve cases within a four month period. Most circumstances the juvenile can be released on bail by the JJB.
- S1: The Juvenile Justice Board is an institutional body constituted under Section 4 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/juvenile-justice-act-amendment-may-backfire/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’ (JCPOA) is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015, between Iran and the
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal or Iran deal, is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015, between Iran and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany) together with the European Union.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/iran-u-s-nuclear-talks-to-resume-soon-says-eu/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal or Iran deal, is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015, between Iran and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany) together with the European Union.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/iran-u-s-nuclear-talks-to-resume-soon-says-eu/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies.
- The G7 is not based on a treaty and has no permanent secretariat or office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- The G7 is not based on a treaty and has no permanent secretariat or office; its presidency rotates annually among the member states, with the presiding state setting the group’s priorities, and hosting and organizing its summit.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The Group of Seven (G7) is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- The G7 is not based on a treaty and has no permanent secretariat or office; its presidency rotates annually among the member states, with the presiding state setting the group’s priorities, and hosting and organizing its summit.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
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- It is the National Standard Body of India.
- It assists in simplifying and streamlining of Intellectual property processes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- BIS is the National Standard Body of India (under the BIS act 1986) for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
- It became a national standard body of India under BIS Act 2016. It involves Certification, Hallmarking (e.g., Gold jewellery), Eco Mark (e.g. environmentally friendly products), Compulsory registration (for electronic items) and Laboratory services
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- BIS is the National Standard Body of India (under the BIS act 1986) for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
- It became a national standard body of India under BIS Act 2016. It involves Certification, Hallmarking (e.g., Gold jewellery), Eco Mark (e.g. environmentally friendly products), Compulsory registration (for electronic items) and Laboratory services
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 points‘Hermit’, was in news recently, is a/an/the
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Hermit is new spyware with the capability to affect both Android and iOS devices.
- Spyware is malicious software that enters a user’s computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Hermit is new spyware with the capability to affect both Android and iOS devices.
- Spyware is malicious software that enters a user’s computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Commission for Air quality management (CAQM):
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- It is a statutory body.
- It was established for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Air quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI): It will help decision-makers in the government and private sectors to address air pollution issues in different climatic zones of India.
- Developed by:National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru with support from the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser.
- Commission for Air quality management (CAQM):It is a statutory body established for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas in 202
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- National Air quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI): It will help decision-makers in the government and private sectors to address air pollution issues in different climatic zones of India.
- Developed by:National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru with support from the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser.
- Commission for Air quality management (CAQM):It is a statutory body established for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas in 202
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Sunspots are areas that appear dark on the surface of the Sun.
- They appear dark because they are warmer than other parts of the Sun’s surface.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A huge sunspot that is directly facing earthhas grown to be twice the size of Earth and its width has doubled in just 24 hours.
- Sunspots are areas that appear dark on the surface of the Sun. They appear dark because they are cooler than other parts of the Sun’s surface. Solar flares are a sudden explosion of energy caused by tangling, crossing or reorganizing of magnetic field lines near sunspots.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- A huge sunspot that is directly facing earthhas grown to be twice the size of Earth and its width has doubled in just 24 hours.
- Sunspots are areas that appear dark on the surface of the Sun. They appear dark because they are cooler than other parts of the Sun’s surface. Solar flares are a sudden explosion of energy caused by tangling, crossing or reorganizing of magnetic field lines near sunspots.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsKeoladeo National Park, located in the State of
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Keoladeo National Park, located in the State of Rajasthan, is an important wintering ground of Palaearctic migratory waterfowl and is renowned for its large congregation of non-migratory resident breeding birds.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Keoladeo National Park, located in the State of Rajasthan, is an important wintering ground of Palaearctic migratory waterfowl and is renowned for its large congregation of non-migratory resident breeding birds.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Lake Rivers which feed the lake
- Sambhar Lake Gambhir and Banganga river
- Pulicat Lake Arani and Kalangi River
- Chilika Lake Brahmani and Baitarani river
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It receives water from six rivers: Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, Khandela, Medtha and Samod.
- S2: Two rivers which feed the lagoon are the Arani Riverand the Kalangi River.
- S3: 52 streams including the Bhargavi, Daya, Makra, Malaguniand Luna rivers.
- Refer: famous Lakes in India
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It receives water from six rivers: Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, Khandela, Medtha and Samod.
- S2: Two rivers which feed the lagoon are the Arani Riverand the Kalangi River.
- S3: 52 streams including the Bhargavi, Daya, Makra, Malaguniand Luna rivers.
- Refer: famous Lakes in India
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/27/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-27-june-2022/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
- IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
- CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IUCN is a voluntary organization, not an agency of United Nations. Even if you knew this much, you could eliminate all other options to select B. Some facts about IUCN:
- Founded in 1948 as the world’s first global environmental organization
- Today the largest professional global conservation network
- A leading authority on the environment and sustainable development
- More than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations
- A neutral forum for governments, NGOs, scientists, business and local communities to find practical solutions to conservation and development challenges
- Thousands of field projects and activities around the world
CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). States (countries) adhere voluntarily to the agreement. - States that have agreed to be bound by the Convention (‘joined’ CITES) are known as Parties. Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties – in other words they have to implement the Convention – it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework to be respected by each Party, which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national level.
Sources: https://www.iucn.org/about/
https://cites.org/eng/disc/what.php
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- IUCN is a voluntary organization, not an agency of United Nations. Even if you knew this much, you could eliminate all other options to select B. Some facts about IUCN:
- Founded in 1948 as the world’s first global environmental organization
- Today the largest professional global conservation network
- A leading authority on the environment and sustainable development
- More than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations
- A neutral forum for governments, NGOs, scientists, business and local communities to find practical solutions to conservation and development challenges
- Thousands of field projects and activities around the world
CITES was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). States (countries) adhere voluntarily to the agreement. - States that have agreed to be bound by the Convention (‘joined’ CITES) are known as Parties. Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties – in other words they have to implement the Convention – it does not take the place of national laws. Rather it provides a framework to be respected by each Party, which has to adopt its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at the national level.
Sources: https://www.iucn.org/about/
https://cites.org/eng/disc/what.php
Refer: UPSC CSE 2015
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