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Puucho CURRENT Affairs RTM – 2020
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The following Quiz is based on the Hindu, PIB and other news sources. It is a current events based quiz. Solving these questions will help retain both concepts and facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services exam.
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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 points
Consider the following statements about Ramappa temple:
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- The temple got its name Ramappa because of its chief sculptor Ramappa.
- It is composed of two similar temples side by side on a single five feet high star shaped terrace.
- It was built by the patronage of the Satavahana ruler Hala under the authority of his Chief Commander.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About Ramappa temple:
- Built by Racherla Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapatideva, in the 13th century.
- The foundation is built with the “sandbox technique”, the flooring is granite and the pillars are basalt.
- The lower part of the temple is red sandstone while the white gopuram is built with light bricks that reportedly float on water.
- Marco Polo, during his visit to the Kakatiya Empire, allegedly called the temple “the brightest star in the galaxy of temples“.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/ramappa-temple-gets-world-heritage-tag/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About Ramappa temple:
- Built by Racherla Senapati Rudrayya, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapatideva, in the 13th century.
- The foundation is built with the “sandbox technique”, the flooring is granite and the pillars are basalt.
- The lower part of the temple is red sandstone while the white gopuram is built with light bricks that reportedly float on water.
- Marco Polo, during his visit to the Kakatiya Empire, allegedly called the temple “the brightest star in the galaxy of temples“.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/ramappa-temple-gets-world-heritage-tag/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Chandra Shekhar Azad:
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- He actively participated in the Swadeshi movement.
- He was involved in the 1925 Kakori Conspiracy.
- He often used the pseudonym “Bhanu Simha” when signing pamphlets issued as the commander in chief of the HSRA.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About Chandra Shekhar Azad:
- Born on July 23, 1906, at Bhavra, Alirajpur District in present-day Madhya Pradesh.
- He took part in non-cooperation movement when he was 15.
- Azad was involved in the 1925 Kakori Conspiracy.
- He often used the pseudonym “Balraj” when signing pamphlets issued as the commander in chief of the HSRA. link
- Indian author to use a pen name Bhanu Simha is Rabindranath Tagore. He also has Gurudev, Kabiguru as his pen names.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/chandra-shekhar-azad-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About Chandra Shekhar Azad:
- Born on July 23, 1906, at Bhavra, Alirajpur District in present-day Madhya Pradesh.
- He took part in non-cooperation movement when he was 15.
- Azad was involved in the 1925 Kakori Conspiracy.
- He often used the pseudonym “Balraj” when signing pamphlets issued as the commander in chief of the HSRA. link
- Indian author to use a pen name Bhanu Simha is Rabindranath Tagore. He also has Gurudev, Kabiguru as his pen names.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/chandra-shekhar-azad-2/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Anyone who is applying for ‘Overseas Citizenship of India’ (OCI) card should hold a valid Passport of another country.
- Individuals whose parents or grandparents hold citizenship of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are not eligible to apply.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Anyone who is applying for OCI card should hold a valid Passport of another country.
- Individuals who do not have citizenship of any other country are not eligible to gain an OCI status.
- S2: Individuals whose parents or grandparents hold citizenship of Pakistan and Bangladesh are not eligible to apply.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/oci-card-holders/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: Anyone who is applying for OCI card should hold a valid Passport of another country.
- Individuals who do not have citizenship of any other country are not eligible to gain an OCI status.
- S2: Individuals whose parents or grandparents hold citizenship of Pakistan and Bangladesh are not eligible to apply.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/oci-card-holders/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- An Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) facilitates visa-free travel to India, rights of residency and participation in business and educational activities in the country.
- The Ministry of External Affairs scrunitises every OCI application.
- If a person is proved to have disrespected the Indian Constitution, the OCI is immediately cancelled.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The Ministry of Home Affairs scrunitises every application. The ministry holds the right to reject any application.
- The Bureau of Immigration under the Union Home Ministry issues OCI status. It can be applied online by logging on to https://passport.gov.in/oci.
- S1: OCI facilitates visa-free travel to India, rights of residency and participation in business and educational activities in the country. The spouse of an Indian-origin person is also eligible for OCI.
- S3: If a person is proved to have disrespected the Indian Constitution, the OCI is immediately cancelled.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/oci-card-holders/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S2: The Ministry of Home Affairs scrunitises every application. The ministry holds the right to reject any application.
- The Bureau of Immigration under the Union Home Ministry issues OCI status. It can be applied online by logging on to https://passport.gov.in/oci.
- S1: OCI facilitates visa-free travel to India, rights of residency and participation in business and educational activities in the country. The spouse of an Indian-origin person is also eligible for OCI.
- S3: If a person is proved to have disrespected the Indian Constitution, the OCI is immediately cancelled.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/oci-card-holders/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme:
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- The scheme has been launched for support and empowerment of Covid affected children.
- Under this scheme, children will get ₹3,500 a month.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The scheme has been launched for support & empowerment of Covid affected children.
- Eligibility: All children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents due to Covid 19 will be supported under the scheme.
- Features of the scheme:
- Fixed Deposit in the name of the child: A corpus of Rs. 10 lakh will be allocated to each of these children from the PM CARES fund. This corpus will be used to give a monthly stipend from 18 years of their age, for the next five years and on reaching the age of 23 years, he or she will get the corpus amount as one lump-sum for personal and professional use.
- School Education: For children under 10 years: Admission will be given in the nearest Kendriya Vidyalaya or in a private school as a day scholar.
- School Education: for children between 11-18 years: The child will be given admission in any Central Government residential school such as Sainik School, Navodaya Vidyalaya etc.
- Support for Higher Education: The child will be assisted in obtaining education loan for Professional courses / Higher Education in India as per the existing Education Loan norms.
- Health Insurance: All children will be enrolled as a beneficiary under Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) with a health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhs.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The scheme has been launched for support & empowerment of Covid affected children.
- Eligibility: All children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents due to Covid 19 will be supported under the scheme.
- Features of the scheme:
- Fixed Deposit in the name of the child: A corpus of Rs. 10 lakh will be allocated to each of these children from the PM CARES fund. This corpus will be used to give a monthly stipend from 18 years of their age, for the next five years and on reaching the age of 23 years, he or she will get the corpus amount as one lump-sum for personal and professional use.
- School Education: For children under 10 years: Admission will be given in the nearest Kendriya Vidyalaya or in a private school as a day scholar.
- School Education: for children between 11-18 years: The child will be given admission in any Central Government residential school such as Sainik School, Navodaya Vidyalaya etc.
- Support for Higher Education: The child will be assisted in obtaining education loan for Professional courses / Higher Education in India as per the existing Education Loan norms.
- Health Insurance: All children will be enrolled as a beneficiary under Ayushman Bharat Scheme (PM-JAY) with a health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhs.
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Which of the following country shares the longest borders with Afghanistan?
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the term ‘wolf-warrior diplomacy’ in the news?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: What is Wolf Warrior Diplomacy or approach?
- “Wolf-warrior diplomacy,” named after famous Chinese movies, describes offensives by Chinese diplomat to defend China’s national interests, often in confrontational ways.
- It reinforces a presumed transition of Chinese diplomacy from conservative, passive, and low-key to assertive, proactive, and high-profile.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/chinas-wolf-warrior-approach/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: What is Wolf Warrior Diplomacy or approach?
- “Wolf-warrior diplomacy,” named after famous Chinese movies, describes offensives by Chinese diplomat to defend China’s national interests, often in confrontational ways.
- It reinforces a presumed transition of Chinese diplomacy from conservative, passive, and low-key to assertive, proactive, and high-profile.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/chinas-wolf-warrior-approach/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Central Government assistance to States for rural water supply began in 1972 with the launch of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP).
- The Government of India has restructured and subsumed the ongoing National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) into Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Central Government assistance to States for rural water supply began in 1972 with the launch of Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme. It was renamed as National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in 2009, which is a centrally sponsored scheme with fund sharing between the Centre and the States.
- S2: Government of India has restructured and subsumed the ongoing National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) into Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household i.e., Har Ghar Nal Se Jal (HGNSJ) by
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/jal-jeevan-mission-jjm-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Central Government assistance to States for rural water supply began in 1972 with the launch of Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme. It was renamed as National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in 2009, which is a centrally sponsored scheme with fund sharing between the Centre and the States.
- S2: Government of India has restructured and subsumed the ongoing National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) into Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household i.e., Har Ghar Nal Se Jal (HGNSJ) by
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/jal-jeevan-mission-jjm-2/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Which of the following is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about World Trade Organization (WTO):
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- It is an intergovernmental organization that mainly promotes international monetary and financial system.
- Its top decision making body is the Ministerial Conference, which is composed of all member states.
- It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- As per a report by World Trade Organization (WTO) on the trends in world agricultural trade in the past 25 years:
- India entered the top 10 list of the countries exporting agricultural produce in the year 2019.
- S1: it is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations.
- The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty
- S3: The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- S2: Its top decision making body is the Ministerial Conference, which is composed of all member states and usually convenes biannually; consensus is emphasized in all decisions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-july-2021/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- As per a report by World Trade Organization (WTO) on the trends in world agricultural trade in the past 25 years:
- India entered the top 10 list of the countries exporting agricultural produce in the year 2019.
- S1: it is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations.
- The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty
- S3: The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- S2: Its top decision making body is the Ministerial Conference, which is composed of all member states and usually convenes biannually; consensus is emphasized in all decisions.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/26/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-july-2021/
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