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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
Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation Commission or Boundary Commission:
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- The Union government then constitutes a Delimitation Commission headed by a retired Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- At the national level, four Delimitation Commissions have been constituted till date for delineating fresh boundaries of the constituencies.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Union government then constitutes a Delimitation Commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.
- S2: The Delimitation Commissions were set up in 1952, 1963, 1972 and 2002. The number of Lok Sabha constituencies has not been revised since 1972. In 2002, it was frozen at 543 till 2026.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/delimitation-in-jk/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Union government then constitutes a Delimitation Commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.
- S2: The Delimitation Commissions were set up in 1952, 1963, 1972 and 2002. The number of Lok Sabha constituencies has not been revised since 1972. In 2002, it was frozen at 543 till 2026.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/delimitation-in-jk/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Who described sedition law as the “prince among the political sections of the Indian Penal Code designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen”?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Mahatma Gandhi described it as the “prince among the political sections of the Indian Penal Code designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen.”
- Nehru had described it as “highly objectionable and obnoxious” which “should have no place in any body of laws that we might pass”. Nehru said, “The sooner we get rid of it the better.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/journalist-moves-sc-against-sedition-law/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Mahatma Gandhi described it as the “prince among the political sections of the Indian Penal Code designed to suppress the liberty of the citizen.”
- Nehru had described it as “highly objectionable and obnoxious” which “should have no place in any body of laws that we might pass”. Nehru said, “The sooner we get rid of it the better.”
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/journalist-moves-sc-against-sedition-law/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Zika virus disease:
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- It is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day.
- There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedesgenus, mainly Aedes aegypti, in tropical and subtropical regions. Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening. This is the same mosquito that transmits dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
- S2: There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/zika-virus/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Zika virus is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedesgenus, mainly Aedes aegypti, in tropical and subtropical regions. Aedes mosquitoes usually bite during the day, peaking during early morning and late afternoon/evening. This is the same mosquito that transmits dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
- S2: There is no treatment available for Zika virus infection or its associated diseases.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/zika-virus/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Permanent Court of Arbitration:
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- It is an international non-governmental organization.
- It aims to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states.
- It has a three-part organizational structure.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Permanent Court of Arbitration:
- It was established in 1899 and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
- It is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serve the international community in the field of dispute resolution and to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between States.
- All decisions, called “awards” are binding on all the parties in the dispute and have to be carried out without delay.
- The PCA has a three-part organizational structure consisting of an Administrative Council that oversees its policies and budgets, a panel of independent potential arbitrators known as the Members of the Court, and its Secretariat, known as the International Bureau, headed by the Secretary-General.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/why-is-cairn-going-after-indian-assets/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: Permanent Court of Arbitration:
- It was established in 1899 and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
- It is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serve the international community in the field of dispute resolution and to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between States.
- All decisions, called “awards” are binding on all the parties in the dispute and have to be carried out without delay.
- The PCA has a three-part organizational structure consisting of an Administrative Council that oversees its policies and budgets, a panel of independent potential arbitrators known as the Members of the Court, and its Secretariat, known as the International Bureau, headed by the Secretary-General.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/why-is-cairn-going-after-indian-assets/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Competition Commission of India (CCI):
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- Its charter is granted by Part XIV of the Constitution of India.
- It consists of a Chairperson and 6 Members appointed by the Central Government.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Bhumi Panduga is the festival for feminine felicitation.
- It is celebrated by Koya tribes in Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Himalayan Yaks:
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- Currently, it is considered to be Critically Endangered by IUCN.
- Changpas and Dokpas are the predominant nomadic communities engaged in Yak rearing.
Which of the given above statement is/are correct?
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the India Industrial Land Bank (IILB):
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- It acts as a one-stop repository of all industrial infrastructure-related information.
- It is under the Department of Land Resources.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a GIS-based portal with all industrial infrastructure-related information such as connectivity, infra, natural resources and terrain, plot-level information on vacant plots, line of activity, and contact details.
- It acts as a one-stop repository of all industrial infrastructure-related information.
- It serves as a decision support system for investors scouting for land remotely.
- It has around 4,000 industrial parks mapped across an area of 5.5 lakh hectare of land and is expected to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021.
- It is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-july-2021/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- It is a GIS-based portal with all industrial infrastructure-related information such as connectivity, infra, natural resources and terrain, plot-level information on vacant plots, line of activity, and contact details.
- It acts as a one-stop repository of all industrial infrastructure-related information.
- It serves as a decision support system for investors scouting for land remotely.
- It has around 4,000 industrial parks mapped across an area of 5.5 lakh hectare of land and is expected to achieve pan-India integration by December 2021.
- It is under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/07/10/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-10-july-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process which enables
- Individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
- Increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
- Accumulation of tangible wealth.
- Accumulation of intangible wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is Gross Capital Formation (GCF) representing physical capital.
- S2: According to the OECD, human capital is defined as: “the knowledge, skills, competencies and other attributes embodied in individuals or groups of individuals acquired during their life and used to produce goods, services or ideas in market circumstances”.
- S3: Tangible capital is also GCF is it involves largely infrastructural components.
- S4: Intangible wealth of a nation is comprised of the skilled population, human resource base, culture, arts etc.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: This is Gross Capital Formation (GCF) representing physical capital.
- S2: According to the OECD, human capital is defined as: “the knowledge, skills, competencies and other attributes embodied in individuals or groups of individuals acquired during their life and used to produce goods, services or ideas in market circumstances”.
- S3: Tangible capital is also GCF is it involves largely infrastructural components.
- S4: Intangible wealth of a nation is comprised of the skilled population, human resource base, culture, arts etc.
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance” Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?
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- Avoiding the monoculture practices
- Adopting minimum tillage
- Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
- Using crop residues to cover soil surface
- Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Conservation agriculture (CA) can be defined by a statement given by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations as “a concept for resource-saving agricultural crop production that strives to achieve acceptable profits together with high and sustained production levels while concurrently conserving the environment”
- The 3 principles of CA are:
- Minimum tillage and soil disturbance
- Permanent soil cover with crop residues and live mulches
- Crop rotation and intercropping
- Source: http://www.fao.org/emergencies/fao-in-action/stories/stories-detail/en/c/216752/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Conservation agriculture (CA) can be defined by a statement given by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations as “a concept for resource-saving agricultural crop production that strives to achieve acceptable profits together with high and sustained production levels while concurrently conserving the environment”
- The 3 principles of CA are:
- Minimum tillage and soil disturbance
- Permanent soil cover with crop residues and live mulches
- Crop rotation and intercropping
- Source: http://www.fao.org/emergencies/fao-in-action/stories/stories-detail/en/c/216752/
Refer: UPSC CSE 2018
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