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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsTurkey shares border with
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- Bulgaria
- Greece
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Iraq
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Turkey’s neighbor to the northwest is Bulgaria; Greece to the west; Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; Georgia to the northeast; Syria to the south; and Iraq to the southeast.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/turkey-earthquake/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Turkey’s neighbor to the northwest is Bulgaria; Greece to the west; Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; Georgia to the northeast; Syria to the south; and Iraq to the southeast.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/turkey-earthquake/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsconsider the following statements about the International Charter on “Space and Major Disasters”:
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- The charter was created by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
- It aims to provide free satellite imagery as quickly as possible over the disaster area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the International Charter on “Space and Major Disasters”:
- The charter was created by the National Space Research Centre and the European Space Agency in 1999, (now has 17-member space agencies). It aims to provide free satellite imagery as quickly as possible over the disaster area.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/turkey-earthquake/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation: About the International Charter on “Space and Major Disasters”:
- The charter was created by the National Space Research Centre and the European Space Agency in 1999, (now has 17-member space agencies). It aims to provide free satellite imagery as quickly as possible over the disaster area.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/turkey-earthquake/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Part XI-A of the Indian constitution deals with municipalities.
- Urban governance is part of the state list under the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 has introduced (Part IX A Article 243 P to ZG] and Schedule XII) in the Constitution, which provides for the establishment of urban local bodies (ULBs) as institutions of local self-government.
- It has empowered state governments to devolve the responsibility of 18 functions including urban planning, regulation of land use, water supply, etc., and made periodic elections compulsory for them.
- Urban governance is part of the state list under the Constitution. Thus, the administrative framework and regulation of ULBs vary across states.
- Experts have highlighted that ULBs across India face similar challenges. For instance, lacking autonomy, city-level functions are managed by parastatals, devolution of powers is incomplete (lacks taxation powers – stressed municipal finances), irregular elections, etc.
- These challenges have led to poor service delivery, severely curtailing urban governance at a time when 675 million Indians are slated to live in urban centres by 2035.
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 has introduced (Part IX A Article 243 P to ZG] and Schedule XII) in the Constitution, which provides for the establishment of urban local bodies (ULBs) as institutions of local self-government.
- It has empowered state governments to devolve the responsibility of 18 functions including urban planning, regulation of land use, water supply, etc., and made periodic elections compulsory for them.
- Urban governance is part of the state list under the Constitution. Thus, the administrative framework and regulation of ULBs vary across states.
- Experts have highlighted that ULBs across India face similar challenges. For instance, lacking autonomy, city-level functions are managed by parastatals, devolution of powers is incomplete (lacks taxation powers – stressed municipal finances), irregular elections, etc.
- These challenges have led to poor service delivery, severely curtailing urban governance at a time when 675 million Indians are slated to live in urban centres by 2035.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Global Climate Resilience Fund (GCRF):
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- It has been designated as an operating entity of the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- It is based in Incheon, South Korea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Global Climate Resilience Fund (GCRF)
- Former U.S. Secretary of States Hillary Clinton announced the world’s first global climate resilience fund (GCRF) in partnership with Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
- Aim: It will work to tackle challenges faced due to rising temperatures on account of climate change.
- Green Climate Fund
- The Green Climate Fund is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Global Climate Resilience Fund (GCRF)
- Former U.S. Secretary of States Hillary Clinton announced the world’s first global climate resilience fund (GCRF) in partnership with Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
- Aim: It will work to tackle challenges faced due to rising temperatures on account of climate change.
- Green Climate Fund
- The Green Climate Fund is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsThe Supreme Court in the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India ruled that
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- The criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”.
- The 50% limit to vertical quotas was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration.
- Under no circumstances the 50% quota limit can be breached.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- One of the key issues before the court was to examine whether the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India had to be revisited. The ruling by a nine-judge Bench, in which the Mandal Commission report was upheld, laid down two important precedents. First, it said that the criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”. Second, it reiterated the 50% limit to vertical quotas reasoning that it was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration. However, the court said that this 50% limit will apply unless in “exceptional circumstances.”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- One of the key issues before the court was to examine whether the 1992 landmark ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India had to be revisited. The ruling by a nine-judge Bench, in which the Mandal Commission report was upheld, laid down two important precedents. First, it said that the criteria for a group to qualify for reservation is “social and educational backwardness”. Second, it reiterated the 50% limit to vertical quotas reasoning that it was needed to ensure “efficiency” in administration. However, the court said that this 50% limit will apply unless in “exceptional circumstances.”
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
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- It is a non-constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- It was the outcome of Indra Sawhney & Ors. Vs. Union of India.
- It considers inclusions in and exclusions from the lists of communities notified as backward for the purpose of job reservations.
- It has the same powers as a Civil Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body (123rd constitutional amendment bill 2017 and 102nd amendment 2018 in constitution to make it constitutional body) (Article 338B of the Indian Constitution) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment established on 14 August 1993. It was constituted pursuant to the provisions of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
- The commission was the outcome of Indra Sawhney & Ors. Vs. Union of India.
- The commission considers inclusions in and exclusions from the lists of communities notified as backward for the purpose of job reservations and tenders the needful advice to the Central Government as per Section 9(1) of the NCBC Act, 1993. Similarly, the states have also constituted commissions for BC’s.
- The National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for Scheduled Castes as well as National Commission for Scheduled Tribes have the same powers as a Civil Court.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body (123rd constitutional amendment bill 2017 and 102nd amendment 2018 in constitution to make it constitutional body) (Article 338B of the Indian Constitution) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment established on 14 August 1993. It was constituted pursuant to the provisions of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
- The commission was the outcome of Indra Sawhney & Ors. Vs. Union of India.
- The commission considers inclusions in and exclusions from the lists of communities notified as backward for the purpose of job reservations and tenders the needful advice to the Central Government as per Section 9(1) of the NCBC Act, 1993. Similarly, the states have also constituted commissions for BC’s.
- The National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for Scheduled Castes as well as National Commission for Scheduled Tribes have the same powers as a Civil Court.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Remission is releasing a convicted prisoner before the expiry of their sentence.
- The concept of remission was introduced through the Prisons Act, 1894.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- About Remission:
- Remission is releasing a convicted prisoner before the expiry of their sentence. The concept of remission was introduced through the Prisons Act, 1894.
- Constitutional:
- Article 72: The President of India has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.
- Article 161: It empowers the Governor of the state to grant remission
- Prisons Act: Under this act, only state governments can frame rules for granting remission.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- About Remission:
- Remission is releasing a convicted prisoner before the expiry of their sentence. The concept of remission was introduced through the Prisons Act, 1894.
- Constitutional:
- Article 72: The President of India has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.
- Article 161: It empowers the Governor of the state to grant remission
- Prisons Act: Under this act, only state governments can frame rules for granting remission.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’.
- The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
- The office of ‘Mir Bakshi’ came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The provinces were divided into shiqs or district under a shiqdar. Each shiq comprised of a few parganas or kasba. Government officials of a pargana, after shiqdar were amil, who collected revenues. The mushrif kept accounts at the pargana level and the khazandar was incharge of the treasury.
- S2: Empire was divided into provinces known as Iqtas headed by Hakim/faujdar/Momin, which were divided into Sarkars (districts) manned by 2 officials, Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran (for law and order) and Munsif-i-Munsifan (for revenue collection). The jagir of the Mughal period was similar to the iqta of the Delhi Sultanate. Iqta was not indigenous. See http://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/administration-system-in-the-different-periods-of-indian-history/678
- S3: Mir Bakshi headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies during Akbar’s reign. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbar
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The provinces were divided into shiqs or district under a shiqdar. Each shiq comprised of a few parganas or kasba. Government officials of a pargana, after shiqdar were amil, who collected revenues. The mushrif kept accounts at the pargana level and the khazandar was incharge of the treasury.
- S2: Empire was divided into provinces known as Iqtas headed by Hakim/faujdar/Momin, which were divided into Sarkars (districts) manned by 2 officials, Shiqdar-i-Shiqdaran (for law and order) and Munsif-i-Munsifan (for revenue collection). The jagir of the Mughal period was similar to the iqta of the Delhi Sultanate. Iqta was not indigenous. See http://www.historydiscussion.net/history-of-india/administration-system-in-the-different-periods-of-indian-history/678
- S3: Mir Bakshi headed military department, nobility, information and intelligence agencies during Akbar’s reign. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akbar
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
- Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Nimbarka, was a Hindu philosopher and commentator, known for propagating the Vaishnava doctrine of bhedabheda dvaitadvaita, duality in unity. According to the Vedic scriptures, he was born in 3096 B.C.E., but modern historical research places him in the thirteenth or fourteenth century. So, 1 is clearly wrong. See https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Nimbarka
- Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born after Saint Kabir. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Sirhindi
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabir
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Nimbarka, was a Hindu philosopher and commentator, known for propagating the Vaishnava doctrine of bhedabheda dvaitadvaita, duality in unity. According to the Vedic scriptures, he was born in 3096 B.C.E., but modern historical research places him in the thirteenth or fourteenth century. So, 1 is clearly wrong. See https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Nimbarka
- Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born after Saint Kabir. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Sirhindi
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabir
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
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- Krishnapatnam : Andhra Pradesh
- Tumakuru: Karnataka
- Ponneri: Kerala
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project to be implemented at Tumakuru under the Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
- CBIC project includes the development of industrial townships at three nodes: Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Tumakuru (Karnataka), and Ponneri (Tamil Nadu)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (c )
Explanation:
- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project to be implemented at Tumakuru under the Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)
- CBIC project includes the development of industrial townships at three nodes: Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Tumakuru (Karnataka), and Ponneri (Tamil Nadu)
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/02/08/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-8-february-2023/
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