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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 pointsGulabi Meenakari is a GI-tagged art form
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Gulabi Meenakari is a GI-tagged art form of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
- It is a Unique art form, Characterised by pink strokes on white enamel.
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Gulabi Meenakari is a GI-tagged art form of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
- It is a Unique art form, Characterised by pink strokes on white enamel.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Lithium, consider the following statements:
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- It is a soft, silvery metal.
- It has the lowest density of all metals.
- Greenbushes mine in Western Australia is the largest hard-rock lithium mine in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation;
- Lithium is a soft, silvery metal. It has the lowest density of all metals. It reacts vigorously with water. Lithium and most lithium minerals are mined along with other high-value metallic minerals such as tin, niobium-tantalum (columbite-tantalite), and uranium (in pyrochlore).
- Greenbushes mine in Western Australia is the largest hard-rock lithium mine in the world. Global lithium mine production hit a record high of 100,000 tonnes in 2021, a 21 per cent increase over 2020 (82,500 tonnes).
- Globally, the demand for Lithium has been increasing because of its vast application mainly as a Lithium-ion battery.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/nigerias-latest-lithium-find/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation;
- Lithium is a soft, silvery metal. It has the lowest density of all metals. It reacts vigorously with water. Lithium and most lithium minerals are mined along with other high-value metallic minerals such as tin, niobium-tantalum (columbite-tantalite), and uranium (in pyrochlore).
- Greenbushes mine in Western Australia is the largest hard-rock lithium mine in the world. Global lithium mine production hit a record high of 100,000 tonnes in 2021, a 21 per cent increase over 2020 (82,500 tonnes).
- Globally, the demand for Lithium has been increasing because of its vast application mainly as a Lithium-ion battery.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/nigerias-latest-lithium-find/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries:
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- Poland
- Moldova
- Romania
- Hungary
- Slovakia
Which of the above have borders with Ukraine?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Ukraine is bordered by Belarus to the north, Russia to the east, the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea to the south, Moldova and Romania to the southwest, and Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland to the west.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/g7-to-cap-russias-income-from-oil-sales/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Ukraine is bordered by Belarus to the north, Russia to the east, the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea to the south, Moldova and Romania to the southwest, and Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland to the west.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/g7-to-cap-russias-income-from-oil-sales/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsThe Horn of Africa is a term used to denote the region containing
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- Ethiopia
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Sudan
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Horn of Africa is a peninsula and the easternmost projection of the African continent. The Horn of Africa consists of the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/chinas-interventions-in-the-horn-of-africa/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Horn of Africa is a peninsula and the easternmost projection of the African continent. The Horn of Africa consists of the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/chinas-interventions-in-the-horn-of-africa/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following has launched the “Performance Grading Index (PGI)” for States?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The 1stever report on PGI-D for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 was released to grade schools in Indian districts.
- Conducted by: Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL under the ministry of education)
- Importance: Will help prioritise interventions in school education
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-june-2022/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The 1stever report on PGI-D for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 was released to grade schools in Indian districts.
- Conducted by: Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL under the ministry of education)
- Importance: Will help prioritise interventions in school education
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-june-2022/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is common to the places known as Kasha Kaladi, Tileli and Rohil?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has confirmed that “small deposits” of uranium were found at Kasha Kaladi in Shimla and Tileli in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
- Huge reserves of uranium was found at Rohil (Khandela Tehsil) in Sikar district, which is over 120 km from the state capital Jaipur.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-june-2022/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has confirmed that “small deposits” of uranium were found at Kasha Kaladi in Shimla and Tileli in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
- Huge reserves of uranium was found at Rohil (Khandela Tehsil) in Sikar district, which is over 120 km from the state capital Jaipur.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/06/29/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-2-june-2022/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhy are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The dew formation is more when the sky is clear and less when it is cloudy. When the sky is clear and the trees and plants are cooler at nights, there is more evaporation of water and hence more dew formation. But when it is cloudy, trees and plants do not get cool in the night and hence there is less dew formation. As the sun raises high in the sky, these dew drops evaporate into air.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The dew formation is more when the sky is clear and less when it is cloudy. When the sky is clear and the trees and plants are cooler at nights, there is more evaporation of water and hence more dew formation. But when it is cloudy, trees and plants do not get cool in the night and hence there is less dew formation. As the sun raises high in the sky, these dew drops evaporate into air.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
- The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted on 10 August 1975, placed the election of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the scrutiny of the Indian courts. It was passed during the Emergency of 1975–1977. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-ninth_Amendment_of_the_Constitution_of_India
- S2: 99thCA would have established the National Judicial Appointments Commission. But, in 2015, the Constitution Bench of Supreme Court by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegium system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional. See https://www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted on 10 August 1975, placed the election of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the scrutiny of the Indian courts. It was passed during the Emergency of 1975–1977. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-ninth_Amendment_of_the_Constitution_of_India
- S2: 99thCA would have established the National Judicial Appointments Commission. But, in 2015, the Constitution Bench of Supreme Court by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegium system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional. See https://www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsThe Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights.
- See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_India
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights.
- See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_India
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
- The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
- The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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