Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 03
04 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
1 pointsThe National Air Quality Index (AQI) measures air quality by taking into consideration which of the following pollutants?
- Ammonia
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Sulphur Dioxide
- Carbon Monoxide
- Ozone
- Lead
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: b.
“National AQI considers eight pollutants (PM10, PM 2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3 and Pb) for which short-term (upto 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.”
http://www.thehindu.com/data/air-in-indian-cities-fouler-than-in-beijing/article8058935.ece
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Ans: b.
“National AQI considers eight pollutants (PM10, PM 2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3 and Pb) for which short-term (upto 24-hourly averaging period) National Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.”
http://www.thehindu.com/data/air-in-indian-cities-fouler-than-in-beijing/article8058935.ece
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Question 2 of 9
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Electric Vehicles in India are not exempt from paying road tax
- Energy Efficiency Services Limited is a private sector entity partnering the Government of India in distribution of LED bulbs
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: b.
“EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited), a joint venture company of PSUs of power ministry, is engaged in distribution of LED bulbs.”
“Maharashtra is likely to be the first State to waive value added tax (VAT), registration charges and road tax on electric vehicles (EVs), according to Mr.Goyal.”
Incorrect
Ans: b.
“EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited), a joint venture company of PSUs of power ministry, is engaged in distribution of LED bulbs.”
“Maharashtra is likely to be the first State to waive value added tax (VAT), registration charges and road tax on electric vehicles (EVs), according to Mr.Goyal.”
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Question 3 of 9
3. Question
1 pointsThe Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY)
Correct
Ans: a.
DDUGJY will help electrify rural areas only, not urban.
“The scheme of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) draws its inspiration from a similar pioneering scheme implemented by the Government of Gujarat. This scheme will enable to initiate much awaited reforms in the rural areas.”
“It focuses on feeder separation (rural households & agricultural) and strengthening of sub-transmission & distribution infrastructure including metering at all levels in rural areas. This will help in providing round the clock power to rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers.”
“The earlier scheme for rural electrification viz. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) has been subsumed in the new scheme as its rural electrification component.”
http://www.thehindu.com/business/government-electrifies-20-more-villages/article8058885.ece
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Ans: a.
DDUGJY will help electrify rural areas only, not urban.
“The scheme of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) draws its inspiration from a similar pioneering scheme implemented by the Government of Gujarat. This scheme will enable to initiate much awaited reforms in the rural areas.”
“It focuses on feeder separation (rural households & agricultural) and strengthening of sub-transmission & distribution infrastructure including metering at all levels in rural areas. This will help in providing round the clock power to rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers.”
“The earlier scheme for rural electrification viz. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) has been subsumed in the new scheme as its rural electrification component.”
http://www.thehindu.com/business/government-electrifies-20-more-villages/article8058885.ece
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Question 4 of 9
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements associated with dredging is/are incorrect?
- It could make coral reefs sick
- It helps reduce the exposure of fish, wildlife, and people to contaminants
- It prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas of the water body
- It ensures the safe passage of boats and ships
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: d.
Dredging is also performed to reduce the exposure of fish, wildlife, and people to contaminants and to prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas of the water body. This environmental dredging is often necessary because sediments in and around cities and industrial areas are frequently contaminated with a variety of pollutants.
Incorrect
Ans: d.
Dredging is also performed to reduce the exposure of fish, wildlife, and people to contaminants and to prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas of the water body. This environmental dredging is often necessary because sediments in and around cities and industrial areas are frequently contaminated with a variety of pollutants.
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Question 5 of 9
5. Question
1 pointsThe Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for the spread of
- Dengue
- Chikungunya
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Fever
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: d.
“An obscure mosquito-borne virus – Zika – is on the prowl and has already caused an “unprecedent[ed] situation” in the world of scientific research. It stems from a huge surge in babies being born with microcephaly, a rare, incurable condition in which their heads are abnormally small. The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is also responsible for the spread of dengue and chikungunya.”
“The yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, zika fever and yellow fever viruses, and other diseases.”
Incorrect
Ans: d.
“An obscure mosquito-borne virus – Zika – is on the prowl and has already caused an “unprecedent[ed] situation” in the world of scientific research. It stems from a huge surge in babies being born with microcephaly, a rare, incurable condition in which their heads are abnormally small. The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is also responsible for the spread of dengue and chikungunya.”
“The yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) is a mosquito that can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, zika fever and yellow fever viruses, and other diseases.”
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Question 6 of 9
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- In order to increase the reach of minimum support price operations to more farmers, private players have been allowed to carry out procurement operations in some eastern Indian states
- To arrest the prices of pulses, the government recently decided to form a 1.5 lakh tonne-buffer stock of tur, urad, gram and masoor dal
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: a.
“To arrest the prices of pulses, the government decided to form a 1.5 lakh tonne-buffer stock of tur and urad which will be procured directly from farmers during the kharif and rabi marketing seasons at market rates.”
Be aware of the fact that the price escalations in pulses in 2015 were highest in tur (more than 200 percent) and urad dal (close to 200 percent). “Official statistics showed that the prices of tur escalated from Rs 75.66 per kilogram a year ago to upto Rs.198 per kg. Urad prices jumped from Rs.75.81 per kg to Rs. 144 per kg. Not only this, the prices of gram dals spiraled by 51.67 per cent, moong dal by 13.27 per cent and masoor dal by 22.36 per cent in one year.”
“In a bid to increase reach of minimum support price (MSP) operations to more farmers and increase procurement of paddy, private players have been allowed to procure paddy from growers in a cluster, identified by the respective state government in the states of Assam, Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, where the Food Corporation of India (FCI) does not have a robust procurement mechanism which often forces farmers to go for distress sale. Private firms would deliver custom milled rice (CMR) at the FCI or state government-owned agency godowns.”
31st December 2015: Prices of essential commodities a major challenge for the Government
Incorrect
Ans: a.
“To arrest the prices of pulses, the government decided to form a 1.5 lakh tonne-buffer stock of tur and urad which will be procured directly from farmers during the kharif and rabi marketing seasons at market rates.”
Be aware of the fact that the price escalations in pulses in 2015 were highest in tur (more than 200 percent) and urad dal (close to 200 percent). “Official statistics showed that the prices of tur escalated from Rs 75.66 per kilogram a year ago to upto Rs.198 per kg. Urad prices jumped from Rs.75.81 per kg to Rs. 144 per kg. Not only this, the prices of gram dals spiraled by 51.67 per cent, moong dal by 13.27 per cent and masoor dal by 22.36 per cent in one year.”
“In a bid to increase reach of minimum support price (MSP) operations to more farmers and increase procurement of paddy, private players have been allowed to procure paddy from growers in a cluster, identified by the respective state government in the states of Assam, Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, where the Food Corporation of India (FCI) does not have a robust procurement mechanism which often forces farmers to go for distress sale. Private firms would deliver custom milled rice (CMR) at the FCI or state government-owned agency godowns.”
31st December 2015: Prices of essential commodities a major challenge for the Government
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Question 7 of 9
7. Question
1 pointsThe theme of the 103rd Indian Science Congress is
Correct
Ans: b.
“The world has progressed because of human instinct to enquire and explore for knowledge but also to address human challenges. No one reflected this spirit more than late President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. His was a life of outstanding scientific achievements; and, his was a heart of boundless compassion and concern for humanity. For him, the highest purpose of science was the transformation of the life of the weak, the under-privileged and the youth. And, his life’s mission was a self-reliant and a self-assured India that was strong and cared for its people. Your theme for this Congress is a fitting tribute to his vision.”
Incorrect
Ans: b.
“The world has progressed because of human instinct to enquire and explore for knowledge but also to address human challenges. No one reflected this spirit more than late President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. His was a life of outstanding scientific achievements; and, his was a heart of boundless compassion and concern for humanity. For him, the highest purpose of science was the transformation of the life of the weak, the under-privileged and the youth. And, his life’s mission was a self-reliant and a self-assured India that was strong and cared for its people. Your theme for this Congress is a fitting tribute to his vision.”
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Question 8 of 9
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements with reference to the GDP Deflator is/are correct?
- Change in Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an indicator of change in the production volumes
- Nominal GDP is the value of GDP at the current prevailing prices
- The ratio of real to nominal GDP is called GDP Deflator
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
Correct
Ans: a.
The ratio of nominal to real GDP is called GDP Deflator. Please refer to the example given along with the definitions on Page 25-26 (Section 2.4) in ‘Introductory Macroeconomics’ (NCERT, Class XII) to understand these terms.
“There has been a slowdown in India’s nominal GDP growth with latest estimates from the Central Statistics Office suggesting that the growth declined from 13.5 per cent in April-September 2014 to 7.4 per cent in the corresponding period of 2015. Real GDP growth is slowing too. But not as sharply. It rose marginally from 7.2 per cent to 7.5 per cent.”
Incorrect
Ans: a.
The ratio of nominal to real GDP is called GDP Deflator. Please refer to the example given along with the definitions on Page 25-26 (Section 2.4) in ‘Introductory Macroeconomics’ (NCERT, Class XII) to understand these terms.
“There has been a slowdown in India’s nominal GDP growth with latest estimates from the Central Statistics Office suggesting that the growth declined from 13.5 per cent in April-September 2014 to 7.4 per cent in the corresponding period of 2015. Real GDP growth is slowing too. But not as sharply. It rose marginally from 7.2 per cent to 7.5 per cent.”
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Question 9 of 9
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Assertion (A): In order to compare the GDP figures of the same country at different points of time, we take the help of real GDP
Reason (R): The goods purchased by consumers do not represent all the goods which are produced in a country
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct
Ans: b.
Refer to Section 2.6, Page 25-26-27, ‘Introductory Macroeconomics’ (NCERT, Class XII)
Incorrect
Ans: b.
Refer to Section 2.6, Page 25-26-27, ‘Introductory Macroeconomics’ (NCERT, Class XII)
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