Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 53
03 November 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 and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2015-16
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsThe Government of India will host the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) in 2016. Which of the following statements about this conference is/are incorrect?
- The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is a co-organiser
- This is not the first time that India is hosting it
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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Ans: d.
The AMCDRR is a biennial conference jointly organized by different Asian countries and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The event represents a unique opportunity for governments to reaffirm their political commitments in implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The AMCDRR also serves as a forum for other stakeholders to take a shared responsibility and make actionable commitments towards implementation of DRR. At the same time the conference also provides opportunity for all governments and stakeholders to exchange experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches in reducing and managing disaster risk.
So far, countries in Asia in collaboration with UNISDR have organized six AMCDRR conferences since 2005. Previous hosts were Beijing, People’s Republic of China (2005); New Delhi, Republic of India (2007); Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaysia (2008); Incheon, Republic of Korea (2010); Yogyakarta, Republic of Indonesia (2012); and Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand (2014).
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The AMCDRR is a biennial conference jointly organized by different Asian countries and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The event represents a unique opportunity for governments to reaffirm their political commitments in implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The AMCDRR also serves as a forum for other stakeholders to take a shared responsibility and make actionable commitments towards implementation of DRR. At the same time the conference also provides opportunity for all governments and stakeholders to exchange experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches in reducing and managing disaster risk.
So far, countries in Asia in collaboration with UNISDR have organized six AMCDRR conferences since 2005. Previous hosts were Beijing, People’s Republic of China (2005); New Delhi, Republic of India (2007); Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaysia (2008); Incheon, Republic of Korea (2010); Yogyakarta, Republic of Indonesia (2012); and Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand (2014).
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Satellites and test-missiles are often launched from the east coast
Reason (R): A launch towards the east direction will get an initial boost equal to the velocity of Earth’s surface at that location
Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Ans: a.
This benefit can be taken only for such satellites which are placed in geo-stationary orbit or which circle the Earth parallel to the equator. Such satellites are usually communication satellites or satellites used for scientific research such as ISS.
There are other satellites which are placed in polar orbits moving across the equator in north south direction and used mainly for mapping or some times for spying. Such satellites are generally launched in south ward or north ward direction and therefore cannot take advantage of the Earth’s rotation.
Another characteristic of launching satellites is that the launching stations are generally located near eastern coast line so that, just in case of failure of the launch, the satellite does not fall on built-up hinterland.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=128813
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Ans: a.
This benefit can be taken only for such satellites which are placed in geo-stationary orbit or which circle the Earth parallel to the equator. Such satellites are usually communication satellites or satellites used for scientific research such as ISS.
There are other satellites which are placed in polar orbits moving across the equator in north south direction and used mainly for mapping or some times for spying. Such satellites are generally launched in south ward or north ward direction and therefore cannot take advantage of the Earth’s rotation.
Another characteristic of launching satellites is that the launching stations are generally located near eastern coast line so that, just in case of failure of the launch, the satellite does not fall on built-up hinterland.
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=128813
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the ‘Nirbhay’ missile:
- It is India’s first indigenously designed and developed long range sub-sonic cruise missile
- It is a 100-kilometre class cruise missile
Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy
Reason (R): Cruise missiles are built of RET (Radar Evasion Technology)-compliant parts
Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Ans: c.
What is the importance of having cruise missiles? Why do we need them?
Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy.
How is it that they can evade detection?
They fly very low to the ground (out of the view of most radar systems).
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Ans: c.
What is the importance of having cruise missiles? Why do we need them?
Cruise missiles are very effective at evading detection by the enemy.
How is it that they can evade detection?
They fly very low to the ground (out of the view of most radar systems).
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the ‘Sahitya Akademi Award’, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- Only those languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution are eligible for the award
- A work of translation from one Indian language to another is not eligible for the award
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Ans: a.
There are 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution (in Schedule 8). Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, is the central institution for literary dialogue, publication and promotion in the country and the only institution that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.
Every year since its inception in 1954, the Sahitya Akademi Award prizes to the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognised by the Akademy.
http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/awards/akademi_awards.jsp
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Ans: a.
There are 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution (in Schedule 8). Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, is the central institution for literary dialogue, publication and promotion in the country and the only institution that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.
Every year since its inception in 1954, the Sahitya Akademi Award prizes to the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognised by the Akademy.
http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/awards/akademi_awards.jsp
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India, stake sales in state firms is overseen by
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Ans: d.
The Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance, oversees stake sales in state firms.
The Department of Disinvestment was set up as a separate Department on 10 December 1999 and was later renamed as Ministry of Disinvestment from 6 September 2001. From 27 May 2004, the Department of Disinvestment is one of the Departments under the Ministry of Finance.
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Ans: d.
The Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance, oversees stake sales in state firms.
The Department of Disinvestment was set up as a separate Department on 10 December 1999 and was later renamed as Ministry of Disinvestment from 6 September 2001. From 27 May 2004, the Department of Disinvestment is one of the Departments under the Ministry of Finance.
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