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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Like the Speaker in Lok Sabha, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
- Unlike the Speaker, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Like the Speaker in Lok Sabha, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered under Rule Number 255 of its Rule Book to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
- Unlike the Speaker, however, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/suspension-of-mps-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Like the Speaker in Lok Sabha, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered under Rule Number 255 of its Rule Book to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
- Unlike the Speaker, however, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/suspension-of-mps-2/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
With reference to Krishna River, consider the following statements:
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- The river’s source is at Mahabaleshwar in the state of Maharashtra.
- The river flows through the state of Karnataka before entering Telangana state.
- The temples of Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami are on the banks of the Krishna River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Krishna river originates in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,300 ft), in the state of Maharashtra in central India.
- The river flows through the state of Karnataka before entering Telangana state.
- The temples of Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami are on the banks of the Malaprabha.
- The Malaprabha river joins Krishna River at Kudalasangama in Bagalkot district.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/krishna-river-water-dispute/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The Krishna river originates in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,300 ft), in the state of Maharashtra in central India.
- The river flows through the state of Karnataka before entering Telangana state.
- The temples of Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami are on the banks of the Malaprabha.
- The Malaprabha river joins Krishna River at Kudalasangama in Bagalkot district.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/krishna-river-water-dispute/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements with reference to OneWeb’s LEO internet programme:
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- OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator.
- It is a venture led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
- It calls this programme the ‘Five to 50’ service of offering internet connectivity to all regions north of 50 degrees latitude.
Which of the statemets given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator.
- Using LEO satellites OneWeb seeks to offer connectivity across the UK, Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland, the Arctic Seas and Canada. The company expects the service to be switched on before the end of the year.
- It calls this programme the ‘Five to 50’ service of offering internet connectivity to all regions north of 50 degrees latitude.
- OneWeb’s chief competitor is Starlink, a venture led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Starlink currently has 1,385 satellites in orbit and has already started beta testing in North America and initiating pre-orders in countries like India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/internet-through-leo-satellites-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator.
- Using LEO satellites OneWeb seeks to offer connectivity across the UK, Alaska, Northern Europe, Greenland, the Arctic Seas and Canada. The company expects the service to be switched on before the end of the year.
- It calls this programme the ‘Five to 50’ service of offering internet connectivity to all regions north of 50 degrees latitude.
- OneWeb’s chief competitor is Starlink, a venture led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Starlink currently has 1,385 satellites in orbit and has already started beta testing in North America and initiating pre-orders in countries like India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/internet-through-leo-satellites-2/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
World Drug Report 2021 is released by which of the following?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The World Drug Report provides an annual overview of the major developments in drug markets for the various drug categories, ranging from production to trafficking, including development of new routes and modalities, as well as consumption.
- It is published by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/drug-trafficking-in-afghanistan/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The World Drug Report provides an annual overview of the major developments in drug markets for the various drug categories, ranging from production to trafficking, including development of new routes and modalities, as well as consumption.
- It is published by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/drug-trafficking-in-afghanistan/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Hazara is an ethnic group from
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
In which state of India is Wanchuwa festival celebrated?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- This festival is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen to mark their good harvest.
- It comes with songs, dances, a bunch of rituals and people clad in their native attires.
- The people of Tiwa tribe associate the bountiful harvest with the higher power from nature. This takes the form of pigs’ skulls and bones which act as deities and are preserved through many generations.
- Tiwa also known as Lalung is indigenous community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya and are also found in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-november-2021/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- This festival is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen to mark their good harvest.
- It comes with songs, dances, a bunch of rituals and people clad in their native attires.
- The people of Tiwa tribe associate the bountiful harvest with the higher power from nature. This takes the form of pigs’ skulls and bones which act as deities and are preserved through many generations.
- Tiwa also known as Lalung is indigenous community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya and are also found in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/11/30/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-30-november-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following pairs
List I List II
- Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary – Gujarat
- Bhandavgarh National Park – Madhya Pradesh
- Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary – West Bengal
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra.
Refer: famous Wildlife Sanctuary/National Parks
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra.
Refer: famous Wildlife Sanctuary/National Parks
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Snow Leopard is naturally found in which of the following states?
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- Jammu and Kashmir
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Uttar Pradesh
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The snow leopard inhabits the higher Himalayan and trans-Himalayan landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Snow Leopard is not naturally found in Uttar Pradesh.
Refer: Important species mentioned in the WPA 1972
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The snow leopard inhabits the higher Himalayan and trans-Himalayan landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Snow Leopard is not naturally found in Uttar Pradesh.
Refer: Important species mentioned in the WPA 1972
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding BirdLife International.
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- BirdLife International is an inter-governmental organisation that strives to conserve birds and their habitats.
- BirdLife International’s priority include preventing extinction of bird species and empowering conservationists worldwide.
- It is the official International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List authority for birds.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats.
- BirdLife International’s priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding important sites for birds, maintaining and restoring key bird habitats, and empowering conservationists worldwide.
- BirdLife International has identified 13,000 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas and is the official International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List authority for birds.
- As of 2015, BirdLife International has established that 1,375 bird species (13% of the total) are threatened with extinction (critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable).
- BirdLife International publishes a quarterly magazine, BirdLife: The Magazine, which contains recent news and authoritative articles about birds and their conservation.
Refer: Important Wildlife Protection Organizations
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats.
- BirdLife International’s priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding important sites for birds, maintaining and restoring key bird habitats, and empowering conservationists worldwide.
- BirdLife International has identified 13,000 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas and is the official International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List authority for birds.
- As of 2015, BirdLife International has established that 1,375 bird species (13% of the total) are threatened with extinction (critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable).
- BirdLife International publishes a quarterly magazine, BirdLife: The Magazine, which contains recent news and authoritative articles about birds and their conservation.
Refer: Important Wildlife Protection Organizations
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Fly Ash.
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- Fly ash is the end product of combustion during the process of power generation in the coal based thermal power plants.
- Fly ash can be used in combination with other alkaline materials to transform sewage sludge into organic fertilizer or biofuel.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Fly ash, the end product of combustion during the process of power generation in the coal based thermal power plants, is a proven resource material for many applications of construction industries and currently is being utilized in manufacturing of Portland Cement, bricks/blocks/tiles manufacturing, road embankment construction and low-lying area development, etc.
- Fly ash contains heavy metals from coal, a large amount of PM 2.5 and black carbon (BC).
- Fly ash, in view of its alkalinity and water absorption capacity, may be used in combination with other alkaline materials to transform sewage sludge into organic fertilizer or biofuel.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Fly ash, the end product of combustion during the process of power generation in the coal based thermal power plants, is a proven resource material for many applications of construction industries and currently is being utilized in manufacturing of Portland Cement, bricks/blocks/tiles manufacturing, road embankment construction and low-lying area development, etc.
- Fly ash contains heavy metals from coal, a large amount of PM 2.5 and black carbon (BC).
- Fly ash, in view of its alkalinity and water absorption capacity, may be used in combination with other alkaline materials to transform sewage sludge into organic fertilizer or biofuel.
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