Insights Current Affairs Quiz
05 September 2015
From today onwards, we will be starting current events quiz. The quiz will have 5-10 MCQs every day. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2015-16
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
With reference to the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement’ signed by India and Afghanistan, which of the following is/are correct?
- India was the first country Afghanistan chose to sign a strategic partnership agreement with
- It was signed in 2011
Choose the correct answer:
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
“UNSC resolution 1267” often seen in the news is
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Some earth station antennas/dishes don’t need to move once they have been properly aimed at a target satellite in the sky. This is because the satellite is placed in
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
ISRO’s “Satish Dhawan Space Center” manages rocket launch pads located in:
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Ans 4: d.
With two launch pads, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) (or Sriharikota Range – SHAR) at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, is the Spaceport of India that carries out all operations related to the launches.
ISRO proposes to establish a third launch pad at Sriharikota to support increased launch frequency and also to support launching requirements of advanced launch vehicles.
http://www.isro.gov.in/about-isro/launch-complex
Q3 and Q4 were associated with The Hindu editorial:
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Ans 4: d.
With two launch pads, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) (or Sriharikota Range – SHAR) at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, is the Spaceport of India that carries out all operations related to the launches.
ISRO proposes to establish a third launch pad at Sriharikota to support increased launch frequency and also to support launching requirements of advanced launch vehicles.
http://www.isro.gov.in/about-isro/launch-complex
Q3 and Q4 were associated with The Hindu editorial:
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Besides poisoning by Diclofenac, what other threats do vultures in India face?
- Cattle herders poisoning meat to kill carnivores to protect their livestock
- Lack of food due to unavailability of carcasses owing to hygienic and scientific disposal methods
- Hunting, because vulture-meat in China is considered to have blood-purifying propertiesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- India is not a member of the G20.
- China is the only Asian member of G20.
- G20 is the working group of the OECD.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer: d.
Explanation: India is a memebr of the G20. Bangladesh is not a memebr. G20 and OECD are independent of each other.
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Answer: d.
Explanation: India is a memebr of the G20. Bangladesh is not a memebr. G20 and OECD are independent of each other.
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA):
- The Ministry of Home Affairs is mandated to administer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
- Political party or its office bearers are prohibited from accepting foreign contribution under the Act, except in some specific situations as mentioned in the Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission:
- It is a constitutional body created after the enactment of the Indian Constitution.
- Its recommendations are just advisory and not binding in nature.
- It submits Annual report to the Central government and to the concerned state governments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: a)
Explanation: It is a statutory body established in 1993.
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Ans: a)
Explanation: It is a statutory body established in 1993.
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