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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 regarding the Public Accounts Committee:
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- This committee was set up first in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919.
- The Minister represents his ministry/department before the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Public Accounts Committee was set up first in India in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence.
- At present, it consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha). The members are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Thus, all parties get due representation in it.
- The term of office of the members is one year.
- The Secretary represents his department/ministry before the Public Accounts Committee.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Public Accounts Committee was set up first in India in 1921 under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and has since been in existence.
- At present, it consists of 22 members (15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha). The members are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its members according to the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Thus, all parties get due representation in it.
- The term of office of the members is one year.
- The Secretary represents his department/ministry before the Public Accounts Committee.
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
The Mahajan Commission report was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: The Mahajan Commission report:
- While demarcating borders, the Reorganisation of States Commission sought to include talukas with a Kannada-speaking population of more than 50 per cent in Mysore.
- Opponents of the region’s inclusion in Mysore argued, and continue to argue, that Marathi-speakers outnumbered Kannadigas who lived there in 1956.
- In September 1957, the Bombay government echoed their demand and lodged a protest with the Centre, leading to the formation of the Mahajan Commission under former Chief Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan in October 1966.
- Recommendations of the Commission:
- The Commission in its report in August 1967 recommended that 264 villages be transferred to Maharashtra (which formed in 1960) and that Belgaum and 247 villages remain with Karnataka.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation: The Mahajan Commission report:
- While demarcating borders, the Reorganisation of States Commission sought to include talukas with a Kannada-speaking population of more than 50 per cent in Mysore.
- Opponents of the region’s inclusion in Mysore argued, and continue to argue, that Marathi-speakers outnumbered Kannadigas who lived there in 1956.
- In September 1957, the Bombay government echoed their demand and lodged a protest with the Centre, leading to the formation of the Mahajan Commission under former Chief Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan in October 1966.
- Recommendations of the Commission:
- The Commission in its report in August 1967 recommended that 264 villages be transferred to Maharashtra (which formed in 1960) and that Belgaum and 247 villages remain with Karnataka.
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Mekedatu Project:
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- It was first approved by the Andhra Pradesh state government in 2017.
- It is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- It was first approved by the Karnataka state government in 2017.
- Mekedatu is a multipurpose (drinking and power) project.
- It involves building a balancing reservoir, near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district in Karnataka.
- The project once completed is aimed at ensuring drinking water to Bengaluru and neighboring areas (4.75 TMC) and also can generate 400 MW power.
- The estimated cost of the project is Rs 9,000 crore.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/mekedatu-issue-3/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- It was first approved by the Karnataka state government in 2017.
- Mekedatu is a multipurpose (drinking and power) project.
- It involves building a balancing reservoir, near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district in Karnataka.
- The project once completed is aimed at ensuring drinking water to Bengaluru and neighboring areas (4.75 TMC) and also can generate 400 MW power.
- The estimated cost of the project is Rs 9,000 crore.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/mekedatu-issue-3/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the James Webb Space Telescope:
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- It is a space telescope being jointly developed by the NASA and SpaceX.
- It will provide improved infrared resolution and sensitivity over Hubble telescope.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- JWST is a joint venture between the US (Nasa), European (Esa) and Canadian space agencies (CSA).
- It is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope,with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity.
- Webb was formerly known as the “Next Generation Space Telescope” (NGST)and it was renamed in 2002 after a former NASA administrator, James Webb.
- It will be a large infrared telescope with an approximately 6.5 meter primary mirror.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/james-webb-space-telescope-3/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- JWST is a joint venture between the US (Nasa), European (Esa) and Canadian space agencies (CSA).
- It is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope,with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity.
- Webb was formerly known as the “Next Generation Space Telescope” (NGST)and it was renamed in 2002 after a former NASA administrator, James Webb.
- It will be a large infrared telescope with an approximately 6.5 meter primary mirror.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/james-webb-space-telescope-3/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about UDAN scheme (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme:
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- It is a part of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP).
- It is funded by the World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The scheme is aimed at enhancing connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and making air travel affordable.
- It is a key component of Centre’s National Civil Aviation Policyled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched in June 2017.
- It is also known as the regional connectivity scheme (RCS)as it seeks to improve air connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities through revival of unused and underused airports.
- Under the scheme, nearly half of the seats in Udan flights are offered at subsidised fares, and the participating carriers are provided a certain amount of viability gap funding (VGF) –an amount shared between the Centre and the concerned states.
- The scheme will be jointly funded by the central government and state governments.
- The scheme will run for 10 years and can be extended thereafter.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/the-problems-within-the-udan-scheme/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- The scheme is aimed at enhancing connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and making air travel affordable.
- It is a key component of Centre’s National Civil Aviation Policyled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched in June 2017.
- It is also known as the regional connectivity scheme (RCS)as it seeks to improve air connectivity to tier-2 and tier-3 cities through revival of unused and underused airports.
- Under the scheme, nearly half of the seats in Udan flights are offered at subsidised fares, and the participating carriers are provided a certain amount of viability gap funding (VGF) –an amount shared between the Centre and the concerned states.
- The scheme will be jointly funded by the central government and state governments.
- The scheme will run for 10 years and can be extended thereafter.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/12/22/the-problems-within-the-udan-scheme/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the Albino Indian Flapshell turtle:
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- It is naturally found in India only.
- It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- For that hemisphere, the summer solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky and is the day with the longest period of daylight. At the pole, there is continuous daylight around the summer solstice. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- For that hemisphere, the summer solstice is when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky and is the day with the longest period of daylight. At the pole, there is continuous daylight around the summer solstice. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
- The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted on 10 August 1975, placed the election of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the scrutiny of the Indian courts. It was passed during the Emergency of 1975–1977. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-ninth_Amendment_of_the_Constitution_of_India
- S2: 99thCA would have established the National Judicial Appointments Commission. But, in 2015, the Constitution Bench of Supreme Court by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegium system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional. See https://www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution of India, enacted on 10 August 1975, placed the election of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the scrutiny of the Indian courts. It was passed during the Emergency of 1975–1977. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-ninth_Amendment_of_the_Constitution_of_India
- S2: 99thCA would have established the National Judicial Appointments Commission. But, in 2015, the Constitution Bench of Supreme Court by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegium system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional. See https://www.constitution.org/cons/india/tamnd44.htm
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
- The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
- The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Since S3 is clearly incorrect, the answer must be A.
- According to Articles 102(1)(a) and 191(1)(a) of Constitution, legislators (MP or MLA) can be barred from holding office of profit under Central Government or state government as it can put them in position to gain financial benefit.
- The Supreme Court recently held that the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 exempting 55 offices occupied by members of Parliament from disqualification was constitutionally valid. See https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-upholds-office-of-profit-law/article16876481.ece
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate?
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- Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
- Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
- Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Large but poorly known amounts of methane are trapped in the sediments beneath the sea floor (in Tundra region and elsewhere), frozen into a form of water ice called methane hydrate.
- At low temperatures the methane hydrates on the sea floor are stable, but if the water and the sea floor become warmer, then the hydrates can break down. Because microorganisms then oxidize the resulting methane gas to form the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2), methane hydrates have recently become a topic of intense discussion within the context of climate change. See https://worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/energy/methane-hydrates/
- S3:Methane is relatively short-lived in the atmosphere; a molecule of methane is oxidized to water and carbon dioxide within a decade or so, mainly by reaction with another trace gas, the hydroxyl radical OH-. Thus, unlike the case of carbon dioxide (which stays in the atmosphere longer than methane), a concerted effort to reduce methane emissions would have almost immediate results in terms of reduction of greenhouse effect. See http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/virtualmuseum/climatechange1/03_3.shtml
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- S1 and S2: Large but poorly known amounts of methane are trapped in the sediments beneath the sea floor (in Tundra region and elsewhere), frozen into a form of water ice called methane hydrate.
- At low temperatures the methane hydrates on the sea floor are stable, but if the water and the sea floor become warmer, then the hydrates can break down. Because microorganisms then oxidize the resulting methane gas to form the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2), methane hydrates have recently become a topic of intense discussion within the context of climate change. See https://worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/energy/methane-hydrates/
- S3:Methane is relatively short-lived in the atmosphere; a molecule of methane is oxidized to water and carbon dioxide within a decade or so, mainly by reaction with another trace gas, the hydroxyl radical OH-. Thus, unlike the case of carbon dioxide (which stays in the atmosphere longer than methane), a concerted effort to reduce methane emissions would have almost immediate results in terms of reduction of greenhouse effect. See http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/virtualmuseum/climatechange1/03_3.shtml
Refer: UPSC CSE 2019
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