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.
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Question 1 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission:
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- It was announced in the Budget 2020-21.
- It aims at strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Sir Creek is tidal estuary in the uninhabited marshlands of the:
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
- It is connected by Taiwan Strait with the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
- It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
- It is connected by Taiwan Straitwith the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
- Bordering states & territories: the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/south-china-sea-dispute-4/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- The South China Sea is an arm of western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia.
- It is south of China, east & south of Vietnam, west of the Philippines and north of the island of Borneo.
- It is connected by Taiwan Straitwith the East China Sea and by Luzon Strait with the Philippine Sea.
- Bordering states & territories: the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/south-china-sea-dispute-4/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Arrange the following islands in the direction of North to South:
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- Paracel Islands
- Natuna Islands
- Spratly Islands
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
What is Xenotransplantation, sometimes mentioned in the news?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Xenotransplantation is the process of grafting or transplanting organs or tissues between members of different species.
- It has been pursued by modern medical science for decades, but experts have found it difficult to surmount the challenge presented by the immune system’s rejection of an alien organ, ending in deadly outcomes for patients.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/pig-heart-transplant/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Xenotransplantation is the process of grafting or transplanting organs or tissues between members of different species.
- It has been pursued by modern medical science for decades, but experts have found it difficult to surmount the challenge presented by the immune system’s rejection of an alien organ, ending in deadly outcomes for patients.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/pig-heart-transplant/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, in terms of area-wise, which of the following state has the largest forest cover in India?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: States with maximum forest cover:
- Area-wise,Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
- 17 states/UTs have above 33 per cent of the geographical area under forest cover.
- Out of these states and UTs, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have more than 75 per cent forest cover.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/state-of-forest-report-2021/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: States with maximum forest cover:
- Area-wise,Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
- 17 states/UTs have above 33 per cent of the geographical area under forest cover.
- Out of these states and UTs, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have more than 75 per cent forest cover.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/14/state-of-forest-report-2021/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
With reference to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, consider the following statements:
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- Among the mega cities in the country, Surat has been the biggest loser when it comes to forest cover.
- Maximum increase in forest cover witnessed in Andhra Pradesh followed by Mizoram.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Siachen Glacier:
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- It is located in the Eastern Karakoram Range in the Himalayas.
- It is the Second-Longest glacier in the World’s Non-Polar areas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Tulu is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through 95th Constitutional Amendment Act.
- Tulu-speaking people are larger in number than speakers of Manipuri and Sanskrit.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: The Census (2011) reports 18,46,427 native speakers of Tulu in India. The Tulu-speaking people are larger in number than speakers of Manipuri and Sanskrit, which have the Eighth Schedule status.
- S1: The 22 languages which are listed in the Eighth Schedule are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and
- Tulu and English are not listed in Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S2: The Census (2011) reports 18,46,427 native speakers of Tulu in India. The Tulu-speaking people are larger in number than speakers of Manipuri and Sanskrit, which have the Eighth Schedule status.
- S1: The 22 languages which are listed in the Eighth Schedule are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and
- Tulu and English are not listed in Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
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- The families coming under the category of ‘below poverty line (BPL)’ only are eligible to receive subsidies food grains.
- The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a ‘take-home ration’ of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Coverage and entitlement under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS): Upto 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population will be covered under TPDS, with uniform entitlement of 5 kg per person per month. Not restricted to only BPL families.
- S3: Nutritional Support to women and children: Children in the age group of 6 months to 14 years and pregnant women and lactating mothers will be entitled to meals as per prescribed nutritional norms under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) schemes. Malnourished children up to the age of 6 have been prescribed for higher nutritional norms.
- Maternity Benefit: Pregnant women and lactating mothers will also be receiving maternity benefit of Rs. 6,000.
- S2: As a step towards women empowerment, the eldest woman of the household of age 18 years or above is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing of ration cards under the Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/15/national-food-security-act-nfsa/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Coverage and entitlement under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS): Upto 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population will be covered under TPDS, with uniform entitlement of 5 kg per person per month. Not restricted to only BPL families.
- S3: Nutritional Support to women and children: Children in the age group of 6 months to 14 years and pregnant women and lactating mothers will be entitled to meals as per prescribed nutritional norms under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) schemes. Malnourished children up to the age of 6 have been prescribed for higher nutritional norms.
- Maternity Benefit: Pregnant women and lactating mothers will also be receiving maternity benefit of Rs. 6,000.
- S2: As a step towards women empowerment, the eldest woman of the household of age 18 years or above is mandated to be the head of the household for the purpose of issuing of ration cards under the Act.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/06/15/national-food-security-act-nfsa/
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