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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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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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- Every Census in independent India has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes.
- Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Every Census in independent India from 1951 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes. Before that, every Census until 1931 had data on caste.
- S2: SECC 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India, and it was launched on 29 June 2011 from the Sankhola village of Hazemara block in West Tripura district.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/caste-census-3/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: Every Census in independent India from 1951 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes. Before that, every Census until 1931 had data on caste.
- S2: SECC 2011 was the first caste-based census since 1931 Census of India, and it was launched on 29 June 2011 from the Sankhola village of Hazemara block in West Tripura district.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/caste-census-3/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about North Atlantic Treaty Organization:
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- It is an intergovernmental military alliance.
- It was established by Washington treaty.
- Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
Which one of the following nation is not the part of AUKUS Pact?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The UK, US and Australia, in 2021, announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what’s seen as an effort to counter China. It is called the AUKUS pact and AUKUS alliance.
- Under the AUKUS alliance, the three nations have agreed to enhance the development of joint capabilities and technology sharing, foster deeper integration of security and defence-related science, technology, industrial bases and supply chains.
- Under the first major initiative of AUKUS, Australia would build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines with the help of the US and the UK,a capability aimed at promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/aukus-alliance-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The UK, US and Australia, in 2021, announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what’s seen as an effort to counter China. It is called the AUKUS pact and AUKUS alliance.
- Under the AUKUS alliance, the three nations have agreed to enhance the development of joint capabilities and technology sharing, foster deeper integration of security and defence-related science, technology, industrial bases and supply chains.
- Under the first major initiative of AUKUS, Australia would build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines with the help of the US and the UK,a capability aimed at promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/aukus-alliance-2/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about the World Sustainable Development Summit:
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- It is the annual flagship event of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
- It provides a platform for global leaders and practitioners to discuss over climatic issues of universal importance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About the World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- It provides a platform for global leaders and practitioners to discuss and deliberate over climatic issues of universal importance.
- It strives to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of the global community by assembling the world’s most enlightened leaders and thinkers on a single platform.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/world-sustainable-development-summit-4/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation: About the World Sustainable Development Summit:
- It is the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.
- It provides a platform for global leaders and practitioners to discuss and deliberate over climatic issues of universal importance.
- It strives to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of the global community by assembling the world’s most enlightened leaders and thinkers on a single platform.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/world-sustainable-development-summit-4/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
What is ‘green hydrogen’, sometimes mentioned in the news?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogenwhich has no carbon footprint.
- Yellow hydrogenis a relatively new phrase for hydrogen made through electrolysis using solar power.
- Pink hydrogenis generated through electrolysis powered by nuclear energy.
- Grey Hydrogenis hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as natural gas.
- Blue hydrogenis created from fossil sources, where the carbon emissions are captured and stored.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/india-and-the-green-hydrogen-potential/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation:
- Hydrogen when produced by electrolysis using renewable energy is known as Green Hydrogenwhich has no carbon footprint.
- Yellow hydrogenis a relatively new phrase for hydrogen made through electrolysis using solar power.
- Pink hydrogenis generated through electrolysis powered by nuclear energy.
- Grey Hydrogenis hydrogen produced using fossil fuels such as natural gas.
- Blue hydrogenis created from fossil sources, where the carbon emissions are captured and stored.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/02/17/india-and-the-green-hydrogen-potential/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
Formosa Strait separates:
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
As per India State of Forest Report-2021, which one of the following Tiger Reserve has the highest forest cover?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- In the present ISFR 2021, FSI has included a new chapter related to the assessment of forest cover in the Tiger Reserves, Corridors and Lion conservation area of India.
- Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover, at nearly 97%.
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- In the present ISFR 2021, FSI has included a new chapter related to the assessment of forest cover in the Tiger Reserves, Corridors and Lion conservation area of India.
- Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover, at nearly 97%.
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
Which of the following pairs (National Parks/Tiger reserve: State) is not correctly matched?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Buxa (West Bengal), Anamalai (Tamil Nadu) and Indravati reserves (Chhattisgarh) have shown an increase in forest cover.
- The highest losses have been found in Kawal(Telangana), Bhadra (Karnataka) and the Sundarbans reserves (West Bengal).
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- Buxa (West Bengal), Anamalai (Tamil Nadu) and Indravati reserves (Chhattisgarh) have shown an increase in forest cover.
- The highest losses have been found in Kawal(Telangana), Bhadra (Karnataka) and the Sundarbans reserves (West Bengal).
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
The sanctuary takes its name from the River. Popularly known as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary, after the village on its periphery, it was declared a Project Tiger reserve. But apart from the tiger, it is a great place to sight and observe other mammals, reptiles, and more than 250 species of birds, many of which are endemic to the Western Ghats.
The above paragraph refers to which of the following protected site?
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
With reference to India’s Gir National Park, consider the following statements:
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- It is the only known habitat of the Asiatic Lion.
- It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecosystem.
- It was also the location of the Indian Hangul Conservation Project.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also called Sasan Gir) is a wildlife sanctuary and forest located at Talala Gir, Gujarat. It is the only known habitat of the Asiatic Lion.
- S2: It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion
- S3: Gir has been used by the Gujarat State Forest Department which formed the Indian Crocodile Conservation Project in 1977 and released close to 1000 marsh crocodiles into Lake Kamaleshwar and other small bodies of water in and around Gir.
- The Kashmir stag also called hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir, India. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of the Kashmir Valley and northern Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- S1: The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also called Sasan Gir) is a wildlife sanctuary and forest located at Talala Gir, Gujarat. It is the only known habitat of the Asiatic Lion.
- S2: It is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion
- S3: Gir has been used by the Gujarat State Forest Department which formed the Indian Crocodile Conservation Project in 1977 and released close to 1000 marsh crocodiles into Lake Kamaleshwar and other small bodies of water in and around Gir.
- The Kashmir stag also called hangul, is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir, India. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of the Kashmir Valley and northern Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
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