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Puucho 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.
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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Which one of the following has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Assam has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act. With this Assam Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972 gets repealed.
- The Union Cabinet, in June 2021, approved the Model Tenancy Act (MTA).
- States and Union territories can now adopt the Model Tenancy Act by enacting fresh legislation or they can amend their existing rental laws suitably.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/model-tenancy-act-2/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Assam has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act. With this Assam Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972 gets repealed.
- The Union Cabinet, in June 2021, approved the Model Tenancy Act (MTA).
- States and Union territories can now adopt the Model Tenancy Act by enacting fresh legislation or they can amend their existing rental laws suitably.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/model-tenancy-act-2/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
With reference to Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, consider the following statements:
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- This Act makes it legally obliging for adult children and heirs to provide for parents by way of a monthly allowance.
- The Act mandates that the maximum maintenance paid will be Rs 50,000 per month.
- This Act provides an inexpensive and speedy procedure to claim monthly maintenance for parents and senior citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This Act makes it legally obliging for adult children and heirs to provide for parents by way of a monthly allowance.
- S2: The Act mandates that the maximum maintenance paid will be Rs 10,000 per month. The maintenance amount is determined by the needs of the claimant and the aim is to provide maintenance for the person to lead a normal life.
- S2: This Act provides an inexpensive and speedy procedure to claim monthly maintenance for parents and senior citizens.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This Act makes it legally obliging for adult children and heirs to provide for parents by way of a monthly allowance.
- S2: The Act mandates that the maximum maintenance paid will be Rs 10,000 per month. The maintenance amount is determined by the needs of the claimant and the aim is to provide maintenance for the person to lead a normal life.
- S2: This Act provides an inexpensive and speedy procedure to claim monthly maintenance for parents and senior citizens.
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
With reference to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:
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- It is an economic and political organization of eight countries in South Asia.
- It is governed by the Heads of State Council (HSC), which meets once a year.
- India and Pakistan became members in 2015.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation.
- S2: The SCO is governed by the Heads of State Council (HSC), its supreme decision-making body, which meets once a year.
- S3: India and Pakistan became members in 2017.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-3/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation.
- S2: The SCO is governed by the Heads of State Council (HSC), its supreme decision-making body, which meets once a year.
- S3: India and Pakistan became members in 2017.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-3/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan were members of the Shanghai Five, Prior to the creation of SCO in 2001.
- Uzbekistan joined the organisation in 2001, following this the Shanghai Five was renamed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
- India and Pakistan became members in 2017.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-3/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan were members of the Shanghai Five, Prior to the creation of SCO in 2001.
- Uzbekistan joined the organisation in 2001, following this the Shanghai Five was renamed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
- India and Pakistan became members in 2017.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-sco-3/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
With reference to ‘Green Bonds’, consider the following statements:
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- Green Bonds are fixed-income financial instruments that have positive environmental and/or climate benefits.
- In India, the first official Green Bond was released by the State Bank of India in 2014.
- As of 2021, India has the second-largest emerging green bond market after Brazil.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
- These bonds are typically asset-linked and backed by the issuing entity’s balance sheet, so they usually carry the same credit rating as their issuers’ other debt obligations.
- S3 and S2: As of 2021, India has the second-largest emerging green bond market after China. It was in 2015 that India stepped into the green bond market with YES Bank issuing the first green bond for financing the renewable and clean energy projects.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/green-bonds/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
- These bonds are typically asset-linked and backed by the issuing entity’s balance sheet, so they usually carry the same credit rating as their issuers’ other debt obligations.
- S3 and S2: As of 2021, India has the second-largest emerging green bond market after China. It was in 2015 that India stepped into the green bond market with YES Bank issuing the first green bond for financing the renewable and clean energy projects.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/green-bonds/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of the:
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Kigali Amendment aims for the phase-down of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by cutting their production and consumption.
- CFCs are currently used as replacements of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Which of the statements given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Kigali Amendment aims for the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by cutting their production and consumption.
- HFCs are a greenhouse gas, and so emitting them contributes to global warming. While in volume their emission rate is much lower than other gases, they’re thought to have an effect over a hundred times worse than carbon dioxide.
- S2: Given their zero impact on the depletion of the ozone layer, HFCs are currently used as replacements of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), however they are powerful greenhouse gases.
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) rays generated from the sun. CFCs and HCFCs also warm the lower atmosphere of the earth, changing global climate.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/27th-global-ozone-day/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The Kigali Amendment aims for the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by cutting their production and consumption.
- HFCs are a greenhouse gas, and so emitting them contributes to global warming. While in volume their emission rate is much lower than other gases, they’re thought to have an effect over a hundred times worse than carbon dioxide.
- S2: Given their zero impact on the depletion of the ozone layer, HFCs are currently used as replacements of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), however they are powerful greenhouse gases.
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) rays generated from the sun. CFCs and HCFCs also warm the lower atmosphere of the earth, changing global climate.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/27th-global-ozone-day/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
India has phased out Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon tetrachloride, Halons, Methyl Bromide and Methyl Chloroform for controlled uses in line with the
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: India’s achievements in implementation of Montreal Protocol:
- India, as Party to the Montreal Protocol since June 1992, has been successfully implementing the Montreal Protocol.
- India has phased out Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon tetrachloride, Halons, Methyl Bromide and Methyl Chloroform for controlled uses in line with the Montreal Protocol.
- Currently Hydrochlorofluorocarbons are being phased out as per the accelerated schedule of the Montreal Protocol.
- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-I has been successfully implemented from 2012 to 2016 and HPMP Stage-II is currently under implementation from 2017 and will be completed by 2023.
- Government of India has recently decided to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/27th-global-ozone-day/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: India’s achievements in implementation of Montreal Protocol:
- India, as Party to the Montreal Protocol since June 1992, has been successfully implementing the Montreal Protocol.
- India has phased out Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon tetrachloride, Halons, Methyl Bromide and Methyl Chloroform for controlled uses in line with the Montreal Protocol.
- Currently Hydrochlorofluorocarbons are being phased out as per the accelerated schedule of the Montreal Protocol.
- Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage-I has been successfully implemented from 2012 to 2016 and HPMP Stage-II is currently under implementation from 2017 and will be completed by 2023.
- Government of India has recently decided to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/27th-global-ozone-day/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to Shoonya Campaign:
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- It is an initiative of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
- It aims to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Recently, NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India have launched the Shoonya Campaign. RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982.
- S2: It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shoonya-campaign/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Recently, NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India have launched the Shoonya Campaign. RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982.
- S2: It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/18/shoonya-campaign/
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to Joint military exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’:
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- It is a Special Forces joint training exercise conducted alternately in India and the Bangladesh.
- It aims to jointly plan and conduct counter-terror operations under the United Nations mandate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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