Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 68
23 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 14
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following may be some applications of rare earth metals?
- Purification of polluted rivers
- Camera and Telescopic lenses
- Oil refining and manufacturing
- Electronics
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: a.
I you read this article, you would have been able to immediately eliminate options ‘c’ and ‘d’. Option ‘b’ you could have eliminated, with a slight application of mind based on information from the following extract of the same article:
“…the scientists looked at ceria (CeO) a cheap rare earth oxide with properties that include a strong absorption of ultraviolet light (this property also sees it being widely used for UV-blocking and radiation shielding agent)…”
For additional reading on applications of Rare Earth Metals, refer to this link.
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Ans: a.
I you read this article, you would have been able to immediately eliminate options ‘c’ and ‘d’. Option ‘b’ you could have eliminated, with a slight application of mind based on information from the following extract of the same article:
“…the scientists looked at ceria (CeO) a cheap rare earth oxide with properties that include a strong absorption of ultraviolet light (this property also sees it being widely used for UV-blocking and radiation shielding agent)…”
For additional reading on applications of Rare Earth Metals, refer to this link.
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Question 2 of 14
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): A person’s eyes usually turn red on consuming alcohol
Reason (R): Alcohol consumption causes dilation of blood vessels
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct
Ans: a.
“Since alcohol causes dilation of blood vessels due to release of histamine, so there is increase in blood flow in vessels. The tiny blood vessels in sclera , the outermost layer of our eyes, become dilated causing bloodshot as well as hot eyes. Our cornea is transparent that’s why we can observe the redness of eyes clearly.”
‘Histamine’ is a compound which is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/question-corner/article7830501.ece
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Ans: a.
“Since alcohol causes dilation of blood vessels due to release of histamine, so there is increase in blood flow in vessels. The tiny blood vessels in sclera , the outermost layer of our eyes, become dilated causing bloodshot as well as hot eyes. Our cornea is transparent that’s why we can observe the redness of eyes clearly.”
‘Histamine’ is a compound which is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/question-corner/article7830501.ece
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Question 3 of 14
3. Question
1 pointsSection 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, often seen in the news, empowers
Correct
Ans: a.
This section is repeatedly invoked when protests and communal conflicts take place.
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Ans: a.
This section is repeatedly invoked when protests and communal conflicts take place.
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Question 4 of 14
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- It has incorporated two new variables – 2011 population and forest cover
- It has not made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans: d.
Page 129-131, Economic Survey 2014-15 Volume 1
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/democracy-strengthened-by-decentralisation/article7830185.ece
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Ans: d.
Page 129-131, Economic Survey 2014-15 Volume 1
http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/democracy-strengthened-by-decentralisation/article7830185.ece
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Question 5 of 14
5. Question
1 points‘Networking the networks’ is an international conference which seeks to
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Ans: a.
UNODC’s recent initiative “Networking the Networks” (especially its component on illicit financial flows) targets these two goals:
– Connect the existing international and regional law enforcement cooperation centres to enable fast inter-regional cooperation;
– Use the capacities of these networks to disrupt organized crime and the illicit financial flows related to it through the exchange of intelligence and providing platform for coordination of joint/parallel operations
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Ans: a.
UNODC’s recent initiative “Networking the Networks” (especially its component on illicit financial flows) targets these two goals:
– Connect the existing international and regional law enforcement cooperation centres to enable fast inter-regional cooperation;
– Use the capacities of these networks to disrupt organized crime and the illicit financial flows related to it through the exchange of intelligence and providing platform for coordination of joint/parallel operations
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Question 6 of 14
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements about the South Asia Regional Information and Coordination Center (SARICC) is/are incorrect?
- It is a regional platform for exchange of information/intelligence on drug trafficking and related matters
- It is not a South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) initiative
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Ans: d.
The proposal for creation of regional platform for exchange of information/ intelligence on drug trafficking and related matters such as money laundering etc., with India in the lead, for the South Asian region was discussed during the recent visit of the Executive Director of UNODC. This platform would initially comprise the founding members Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka besides India, and later on would be open to inclusion of other countries/ international organization as decided by the founding members, based on shared concerns.
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Ans: d.
The proposal for creation of regional platform for exchange of information/ intelligence on drug trafficking and related matters such as money laundering etc., with India in the lead, for the South Asian region was discussed during the recent visit of the Executive Director of UNODC. This platform would initially comprise the founding members Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka besides India, and later on would be open to inclusion of other countries/ international organization as decided by the founding members, based on shared concerns.
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Question 7 of 14
7. Question
1 points‘Labour disputes’, under the 7th Schedule in the Indian Constitution is a
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Ans: c.
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Question 8 of 14
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): The Union Commerce Ministry looks into labour wage-hike related representations sent to the Centre
Reason (R): Higher wages could possibly make plantation businesses, which rely on exports and are already struggling from the global fall in commodity prices, unsustainable
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct
Ans: c.
“The United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI), the apex body of planters in the region, in a representation to the commerce ministry had claimed that the burden of higher wages could make their business, which are already struggling from the global fall in commodity prices, unsustainable and lead to the closure of many plantations.
Following this representation, the commerce ministry got in touch with the labour ministry. The Centre is also considering setting up an expert committee comprising representatives from all stakeholders to look into the possible ramifications of the issue, the sources said. Though the Centre has no direct role in issues relating to land and labour (as these come under the State governments’ purview), the union labour ministry looks into labour-related representations sent to the Centre.”
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Ans: c.
“The United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI), the apex body of planters in the region, in a representation to the commerce ministry had claimed that the burden of higher wages could make their business, which are already struggling from the global fall in commodity prices, unsustainable and lead to the closure of many plantations.
Following this representation, the commerce ministry got in touch with the labour ministry. The Centre is also considering setting up an expert committee comprising representatives from all stakeholders to look into the possible ramifications of the issue, the sources said. Though the Centre has no direct role in issues relating to land and labour (as these come under the State governments’ purview), the union labour ministry looks into labour-related representations sent to the Centre.”
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Question 9 of 14
9. Question
1 pointsCorporate India’s investment performance has been rather poor in the recent past. Which of the following reasons may be considered most appropriate for the same?
Correct
Ans: d.
“..Regarding corporate India’s investment performance, Mr. Jaitley said that he was conscious that private investment was low, but he said that was for two reasons. The first, poor demand, was not in their control. The second, that a large number of companies had over-borrowed and had over-stressed themselves, was something corporate India had to introspect about, Mr. Jaitley said..”
Incorrect
Ans: d.
“..Regarding corporate India’s investment performance, Mr. Jaitley said that he was conscious that private investment was low, but he said that was for two reasons. The first, poor demand, was not in their control. The second, that a large number of companies had over-borrowed and had over-stressed themselves, was something corporate India had to introspect about, Mr. Jaitley said..”
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Question 10 of 14
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Female voter turnout grew by more than twice as much as male voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections between 1971 to 2014
- A trend observed in most-recent assembly elections of all Indian states is the female voter turnout exceeding Male voter turnout
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: a.
“Male voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections has grown only slightly, from 60.87 per cent of registered voters in 1971 to 67 per cent in 2014. Female voter turnout grew by more than twice as much in the same period, from 49.11 per cent to 65.54 per cent.
In 21 of 30 Indian States (and not all states), female voter turnout exceeded male turnout in their most recent assembly elections, an analysis of Election Commission (EC) data shows. In the remaining nine — Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra — the gap between male and female turnouts has narrowed to its sharpest point. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the States with the largest remaining difference between male and female turnout.”
Incorrect
Ans: a.
“Male voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections has grown only slightly, from 60.87 per cent of registered voters in 1971 to 67 per cent in 2014. Female voter turnout grew by more than twice as much in the same period, from 49.11 per cent to 65.54 per cent.
In 21 of 30 Indian States (and not all states), female voter turnout exceeded male turnout in their most recent assembly elections, an analysis of Election Commission (EC) data shows. In the remaining nine — Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra — the gap between male and female turnouts has narrowed to its sharpest point. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the States with the largest remaining difference between male and female turnout.”
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Question 11 of 14
11. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following descriptions about the three ‘doshas’ or ‘humors’ of Ayurveda is/are correct?
- Vata is related to elements of space and air only
- Pittha is related to elements of fire and water only
- Kapha is related to elements of earth only
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: a.
Kapha is related to elements of water and earth only.
“Ayurvedic physicians believe that there are three doshas or biological energies / humors found in the human body. Ancient Indians believed that everything that we see is made up of five elements – Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Vata is related to elements of space and air; pittha is related to elements of fire and water and Kapha is related to elements of water and earth. Each individual would have different levels of these three doshas, hence the diversity. However, each person can be classified, belonging to one or the other type, if one of the doshas predominates.”
Incorrect
Ans: a.
Kapha is related to elements of water and earth only.
“Ayurvedic physicians believe that there are three doshas or biological energies / humors found in the human body. Ancient Indians believed that everything that we see is made up of five elements – Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Vata is related to elements of space and air; pittha is related to elements of fire and water and Kapha is related to elements of water and earth. Each individual would have different levels of these three doshas, hence the diversity. However, each person can be classified, belonging to one or the other type, if one of the doshas predominates.”
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Question 12 of 14
12. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):
- It updates regularly the standards of drugs commonly required for treatment of diseases
- It is India’s National Coordination Centre for ‘Pharmacovigilance’
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: d.
“..The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is set to become the first WHO Collaborating Centre for Safety of Medicines and Vaccines in the South-East Asia Region.
Shri Nadda said that drug safety related issues pose a major challenge for healthcare professionals, regulators and pharmaceuticals industry and this is where pharmacovigilance, plays a significant role in ensuring quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. Given the critical role that it plays, it is imperative that Pharmacovigilance is developed as an effective instrument for understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug related problems. Pharmacovigilance is increasingly gaining significance in safeguarding public health in India also, the Minister added..”
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Incorrect
Ans: d.
“..The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is set to become the first WHO Collaborating Centre for Safety of Medicines and Vaccines in the South-East Asia Region.
Shri Nadda said that drug safety related issues pose a major challenge for healthcare professionals, regulators and pharmaceuticals industry and this is where pharmacovigilance, plays a significant role in ensuring quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. Given the critical role that it plays, it is imperative that Pharmacovigilance is developed as an effective instrument for understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug related problems. Pharmacovigilance is increasingly gaining significance in safeguarding public health in India also, the Minister added..”
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Question 13 of 14
13. Question
1 pointsTo give a boost to production of pulses, the Centre recently hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of rabi pulses. Which of the following statements about the MSP is/are correct?
- This is a form of insurance to agricultural producers
- It is announced by the Centre on the basis of recommendations made by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
- It is announced at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: c.
“..Announcing these decisions taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Power Piyush Goyal later said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved an increase in the MSP for the rabi season of 2015-16 to be marketed in 2016-17..”
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is price fixed by Government of India to protect the producer – farmers – against excessive fall in price during bumper production years. The minimum support prices are a guarantee price for their produce from the Government.
http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/market-information/minimum-support-price
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Incorrect
Ans: c.
“..Announcing these decisions taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Power Piyush Goyal later said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved an increase in the MSP for the rabi season of 2015-16 to be marketed in 2016-17..”
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is price fixed by Government of India to protect the producer – farmers – against excessive fall in price during bumper production years. The minimum support prices are a guarantee price for their produce from the Government.
http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/market-information/minimum-support-price
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Question 14 of 14
14. Question
1 pointsWho of the following visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana?
Correct
Ans: b.
Refer to Page 50, Themes in Indian History-I, Class XII, NCERT
The Gupta Dynasty last from around 300AD to 550AD.
“The second agreement to be signed during Mr. Li’s visit will be on the cultural exhibition on the Gupta period in the Indian history to be held in 2016 in China. Experts say that Mr. Li’s visit highlights the fact that the Chinese government looks at the Gupta empire with particular interest as it was during this period that the Nalanda university prospered which later on hosted Xuanzang during his visit to India (629-645 AD).”
Incorrect
Ans: b.
Refer to Page 50, Themes in Indian History-I, Class XII, NCERT
The Gupta Dynasty last from around 300AD to 550AD.
“The second agreement to be signed during Mr. Li’s visit will be on the cultural exhibition on the Gupta period in the Indian history to be held in 2016 in China. Experts say that Mr. Li’s visit highlights the fact that the Chinese government looks at the Gupta empire with particular interest as it was during this period that the Nalanda university prospered which later on hosted Xuanzang during his visit to India (629-645 AD).”
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