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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:
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- The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published annually as part of a partnership between United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Oxfam India.
- The first GHI report was published in 2006.
- The GHI is intended to be “a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published annually as part of a partnership between Concern Worldwide, Ireland’s largest aid and humanitarian agency and Welthungerhilfe.
- The first GHI report was published in 2006.
- The GHI is intended to be “a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/global-hunger-index-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is published annually as part of a partnership between Concern Worldwide, Ireland’s largest aid and humanitarian agency and Welthungerhilfe.
- The first GHI report was published in 2006.
- The GHI is intended to be “a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels”.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/global-hunger-index-2/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a fungus that most often affect the lungs.
- TB is spread from person to person through the air.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
- TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/impact-of-covid-19-on-tb-elimination-efforts/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.
- TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/impact-of-covid-19-on-tb-elimination-efforts/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
The Global Tuberculosis (TB) report has been released by the
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Ebola virus disease (EVD):
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- It was first discovered in 2006 near the Ebola River.
- The Ebola virus is often transmitted to people from wild animals and then it can pass on human to human.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, the virus has been infecting people from time to time, leading to outbreaks in several African countries.
- S2: The deadly virus is often transmitted to people from wild animals and then it can pass on human to human.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/ebola-outbreak-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, the virus has been infecting people from time to time, leading to outbreaks in several African countries.
- S2: The deadly virus is often transmitted to people from wild animals and then it can pass on human to human.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/ebola-outbreak-2/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the International Finance Corporation (IFC):
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- It is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.
- It is a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- It is owned and governed by its member countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries.
- The IFC is owned and governed by its member countries, but has its own executive leadership and staff that conduct its normal business operations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/international-finance-corporation-ifc-4/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries.
- The IFC is owned and governed by its member countries, but has its own executive leadership and staff that conduct its normal business operations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/international-finance-corporation-ifc-4/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- In aerodynamics, a speed below the speed of sound is termed as supersonic whereas speed above the speed of sound is termed as hypersonic.
- A scramjet is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic, or greater than the speed of sound.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: While the terms subsonic and supersonic, in the purest sense, refer to speeds below and above the local speed of sound respectively, aerodynamicists often use the same terms to talk about particular ranges of Mach values.
- Hypersonic speeds are 5 or more times the speed of sound.
- S2: A scramjet (supersonic-combustion ramjet) is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic, or greater than the speed of sound. Scramjet powered vehicles are envisioned to operate at speeds up to at least Mach 15.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/chinas-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-test/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: While the terms subsonic and supersonic, in the purest sense, refer to speeds below and above the local speed of sound respectively, aerodynamicists often use the same terms to talk about particular ranges of Mach values.
- Hypersonic speeds are 5 or more times the speed of sound.
- S2: A scramjet (supersonic-combustion ramjet) is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic, or greater than the speed of sound. Scramjet powered vehicles are envisioned to operate at speeds up to at least Mach 15.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/chinas-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-test/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
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- It is an intergovernmental treaty developed to address the problem of climate change.
- It entered into force on 21 March 1994.
- The Montreal Protocol was the first implementation of measures under the UNFCCC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an intergovernmental treaty developed to address the problem of climate change.
- S2: It entered into force on 21 March 1994.
- S3: The Kyoto Protocol, which was signed in 1997 and ran from 2005 to 2020, was the first implementation of measures under the UNFCCC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/cop26-climate-conference/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an intergovernmental treaty developed to address the problem of climate change.
- S2: It entered into force on 21 March 1994.
- S3: The Kyoto Protocol, which was signed in 1997 and ran from 2005 to 2020, was the first implementation of measures under the UNFCCC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/10/18/cop26-climate-conference/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- It is an initiative of the European Union.
- It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
- It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The GCCA was established by the European Union (EU) in 2007 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with developing countries, in particular least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
- S2: By fostering effective dialogue and cooperation on climate change, the Alliance helps to ensure that poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change increase their capacities to adapt to the effects of climate change, in support of the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs).
- S3: There is no mention of WRI and WBCSD at the official partners page of GCCA, even though a lot of other institutions are mentioned like FAO, UNDP etc.
- http://www.gcca.eu/about-the-gcca/partners
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The GCCA was established by the European Union (EU) in 2007 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with developing countries, in particular least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
- S2: By fostering effective dialogue and cooperation on climate change, the Alliance helps to ensure that poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change increase their capacities to adapt to the effects of climate change, in support of the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs).
- S3: There is no mention of WRI and WBCSD at the official partners page of GCCA, even though a lot of other institutions are mentioned like FAO, UNDP etc.
- http://www.gcca.eu/about-the-gcca/partners
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
- Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
- Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Himalayas are spread over almost all the Northern and north-eastern Indian states. Statement 1 is wrong.
- S2: Western Ghats traverse the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat (6 states).
- S3: Pulicat Lake (second largest brackish water lake in India) straddles the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states (2 states).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Himalayas are spread over almost all the Northern and north-eastern Indian states. Statement 1 is wrong.
- S2: Western Ghats traverse the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat (6 states).
- S3: Pulicat Lake (second largest brackish water lake in India) straddles the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states (2 states).
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
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- UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all.
- Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only.
- UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 and 3: They are correct.
- https://unhabitat.org/about-us/history-mandate-role-in-the-un-system/
- Statement 2: Through drawing together cooperation with committed partners, relevant stakeholders, and urban actors, including at all levels of government as well as the private sector, UN-Habitat is applying its technical expertise to the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goa
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 and 3: They are correct.
- https://unhabitat.org/about-us/history-mandate-role-in-the-un-system/
- Statement 2: Through drawing together cooperation with committed partners, relevant stakeholders, and urban actors, including at all levels of government as well as the private sector, UN-Habitat is applying its technical expertise to the New Urban Agenda and Sustainable Development Goa
Refer: UPSC CSE 2017
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