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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 Organization of Islamic Cooperation:
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- It is an international organization founded in 1956.
- It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations.
- Its permanent Secretariat is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- It is an international organization founded in 1969,consisting of 57 member states.
- It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations.
- The organisation states that it is “the collective voice of the Muslim world” and works to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony “.
- The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union.
- Permanent Secretariatis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/organization-of-islamic-cooperation-3/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- It is an international organization founded in 1969,consisting of 57 member states.
- It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations.
- The organisation states that it is “the collective voice of the Muslim world” and works to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony “.
- The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union.
- Permanent Secretariatis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/organization-of-islamic-cooperation-3/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Ukraine shares border with which of the following countries?
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- Poland
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Romania
- Moldova
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about SWAMITVA scheme:
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- The scheme is piloted by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- The scheme is for surveying the land parcels in rural inhabited area using Drone technology.
- The scheme is proposed as a Central Sector scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Overview and key features of the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Yojana’:
- Launched on Panchayati Raj Diwas(April 24th, 2020). Last year, it was extended to all states. Earlier, it was launched only for 9 states.
- The scheme seeks to map residential land ownership in the rural sectorusing modern technology like the use of drones.
- The scheme aims to revolutionize property record maintenance in India.
- The scheme is piloted by the Panchayati Raj ministry.
- Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
- Property card for every property in the villagewill be prepared by states using accurate measurements delivered by drone-mapping. These cards will be given to property owners and will be recognised by the land revenue records department.
- The scheme is proposed as a Central Sector scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/swamitva-scheme-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Overview and key features of the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Yojana’:
- Launched on Panchayati Raj Diwas(April 24th, 2020). Last year, it was extended to all states. Earlier, it was launched only for 9 states.
- The scheme seeks to map residential land ownership in the rural sectorusing modern technology like the use of drones.
- The scheme aims to revolutionize property record maintenance in India.
- The scheme is piloted by the Panchayati Raj ministry.
- Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
- Property card for every property in the villagewill be prepared by states using accurate measurements delivered by drone-mapping. These cards will be given to property owners and will be recognised by the land revenue records department.
- The scheme is proposed as a Central Sector scheme.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/swamitva-scheme-2/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Medaram Jatara:
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- It is the second-largest fair of India.
- It is celebrated in the state of Telangana.
- It is celebrated once in two years in the month of “Vaisakha”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India,after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana– the Koya tribe for four days.
- Considering the footfall of the festival and its auspicious significance, the Jathara was declared a State Festival in 1996.
- The Jatara is also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.
- It is a tribal festival honoring the fight of a mother and daughter,Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.
- Medaramis a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dandakaranya, the largest surviving forest belt in the region.
- It is celebrated once in two years in the month of “Magha” on the full moon day.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-february-2022/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India,after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana– the Koya tribe for four days.
- Considering the footfall of the festival and its auspicious significance, the Jathara was declared a State Festival in 1996.
- The Jatara is also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.
- It is a tribal festival honoring the fight of a mother and daughter,Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.
- Medaramis a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of Dandakaranya, the largest surviving forest belt in the region.
- It is celebrated once in two years in the month of “Magha” on the full moon day.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/16/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-16-february-2022/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Recently, the Supreme Court of India has held that the government aid to an institution is:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court has held that the government aid to an institution is a matter of policy and it is not a fundamental right.
- Important observations made by the Court:
- Grant of aid brings with it conditions which the institution receiving it is bound to comply with. If an institution does not want to accept the conditions, it can decline the grant but cannot say that the grant must be on its own terms.
- A decision to grant aid is by way of policy. While doing so, the government is not only concerned with the interest of the institutions but the ability to undertake such an exercise.
- As regards aided institutions, there cannot be any difference between a minority and non-minority one. Article 30 of the Constitution of India is subject to its own restrictions being reasonable.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/right-to-get-aid-from-govt-not-fundamental-right/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The Supreme Court has held that the government aid to an institution is a matter of policy and it is not a fundamental right.
- Important observations made by the Court:
- Grant of aid brings with it conditions which the institution receiving it is bound to comply with. If an institution does not want to accept the conditions, it can decline the grant but cannot say that the grant must be on its own terms.
- A decision to grant aid is by way of policy. While doing so, the government is not only concerned with the interest of the institutions but the ability to undertake such an exercise.
- As regards aided institutions, there cannot be any difference between a minority and non-minority one. Article 30 of the Constitution of India is subject to its own restrictions being reasonable.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/28/right-to-get-aid-from-govt-not-fundamental-right/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Formosa Strait separates:
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in Central Asia as one proceeds from North to South?
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- Bishkek
- Kabul
- Ashgabat
- Astana
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: world map
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: world map
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following pairs:
Tributary river Main River
- Dhauliganga Yamuna River
- Banas Chambal River
- Indravati Godavari River
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Dhauliganga is a turbulent Himalayan river which rises in the border regions of India and China and flows south into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It joins the Alaknanda, the major source stream of the Ganges river.
- S2: The Banas is a river which lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
- S3: Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, in central India.
Refer: Major/minor River of India.
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Dhauliganga is a turbulent Himalayan river which rises in the border regions of India and China and flows south into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It joins the Alaknanda, the major source stream of the Ganges river.
- S2: The Banas is a river which lies entirely within the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is a tributary of the Chambal River, itself a tributary of the Yamuna, which in turn merges into the Ganga.
- S3: Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, in central India.
Refer: Major/minor River of India.
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
The Global Risk Report is published by which of the following?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with support from Marsh McLennan, highlights the disruptive implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic that may reshape our world in 2021 and over the next decade.
- The report draws on the survey results from nearly 700 experts and decision-makers globally who were asked about their concerns for the next decade, how global risks interact and where opportunities exist to collectively act to mitigate these threats.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/09/insights-into-editorial-towards-sustainable-growth/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- The 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, published by the World Economic Forum with support from Marsh McLennan, highlights the disruptive implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic that may reshape our world in 2021 and over the next decade.
- The report draws on the survey results from nearly 700 experts and decision-makers globally who were asked about their concerns for the next decade, how global risks interact and where opportunities exist to collectively act to mitigate these threats.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/02/09/insights-into-editorial-towards-sustainable-growth/
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
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- Kashmir Saffron
- Pawndum
- Gulbarga Tur Dal
- Khola Chilli
- Kaji Nemu
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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