Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016) – 17
19 January 2016
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2016
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
2 points‘Bird flu’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following viruses?
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Ans: d
“Avian influenza (AI), commonly called bird flu, is an infectious viral disease of birds. Most avian influenza viruses do not infect humans; however some, such as A(H5N1) and A(H7N9), have caused serious infections in people.”
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to ‘swine flu’.
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Ans: d.
“Avian influenza (AI), commonly called bird flu, is an infectious viral disease of birds. Most avian influenza viruses do not infect humans; however some, such as A(H5N1) and A(H7N9), have caused serious infections in people.”
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to ‘swine flu’.
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Question 2 of 4
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to an organization known as ‘Bombay Natural History Society’ (BNHS) which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is the partner of BirdLife International in India
- It is the Wetland International’s designated authority for wetland conservation in India
- BNHS has been designated as a ‘Scientific and Industrial Research Organization’ by the Department of Science & Technology
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: c.
“Today, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has a vibrant presence at dozens of places across India covering diverse habitats such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, mountains, deserts and marine areas. BNHS has been designated as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and is the Partner of BirdLife International in India.”
“During its journey from an amateurs’ organization to a professional organization, the guiding principle of BNHS has been that conservation should be based on scientific research – a tradition exemplified by its former president, Dr Sálim Ali – world renowned ornithologist and receiver of Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards.”
According to Wikipedia, “it is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.”
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/counting-wetland-birds/article8114118.ece
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Solution: c.
“Today, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has a vibrant presence at dozens of places across India covering diverse habitats such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, mountains, deserts and marine areas. BNHS has been designated as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and is the Partner of BirdLife International in India.”
“During its journey from an amateurs’ organization to a professional organization, the guiding principle of BNHS has been that conservation should be based on scientific research – a tradition exemplified by its former president, Dr Sálim Ali – world renowned ornithologist and receiver of Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards.”
According to Wikipedia, “it is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. It supports many research efforts through grants and publishes the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society.”
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/counting-wetland-birds/article8114118.ece
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3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements with regard to the Ramsar Convention is/are incorrect?
- All human-made sites which includes fish ponds, rice paddies and reservoirs are designated as wetlands under this convention
- Designation of suitable wetlands for the “Ramsar List” and ensuring their effective management is the core purpose of the convention
- The Ramsar Convention is the first Multilateral Environmental Agreement (MEA) at the global level
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: b.
Statement 3 has been retrieved from this Ramsar document which need not be read.
The Ramsar Convention uses a broad definition of wetlands (just ‘wetlands’, not ‘wetlands of international importance’). It includes all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands, oases, estuaries, deltas and tidal flats, mangroves and other coastal areas, coral reefs, and all human-made sites such as fish ponds, rice paddies, reservoirs and salt pans.
Under the “three pillars” of the Convention, the Contracting Parties commit to:
- work towards the wise use of all their wetlands;
- designate suitable wetlands for the list of Wetlands of International Importance (the “Ramsar List”) and ensure their effective management;
- co-operate internationally on transboundary wetlands, shared wetland systems and shared species.
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/counting-wetland-birds/article8114118.ece
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Solution: b.
Statement 3 has been retrieved from this Ramsar document which need not be read.
The Ramsar Convention uses a broad definition of wetlands (just ‘wetlands’, not ‘wetlands of international importance’). It includes all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands, oases, estuaries, deltas and tidal flats, mangroves and other coastal areas, coral reefs, and all human-made sites such as fish ponds, rice paddies, reservoirs and salt pans.
Under the “three pillars” of the Convention, the Contracting Parties commit to:
- work towards the wise use of all their wetlands;
- designate suitable wetlands for the list of Wetlands of International Importance (the “Ramsar List”) and ensure their effective management;
- co-operate internationally on transboundary wetlands, shared wetland systems and shared species.
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/counting-wetland-birds/article8114118.ece
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Question 4 of 4
4. Question
1 pointsThe Agriculture Demand Side Management (AgDSM) project provides
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Ans: a.
A couple of questions were posted on this topic earlier as well.
In Energy Sector and Power sector, Agricultural Demand-side Management (AgDSM) consists of those activities, methodologies, awareness, policy and technologies that influence consumer (farmers) behavior and changes their (farmers) consumption patterns. The objective of the AgDSM programme is to reduce peak demand, shift the time during which electricity is consumed to off-peak hours and to reduce the total quantum of consumption. The AgDSM proposition is very simple i.e. replacement of inefficient agricultural pump sets with BEE star rated and high efficiency pump sets to reduce the amount of electricity needed to pump water in agriculture sector.
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Ans: a.
A couple of questions were posted on this topic earlier as well.
In Energy Sector and Power sector, Agricultural Demand-side Management (AgDSM) consists of those activities, methodologies, awareness, policy and technologies that influence consumer (farmers) behavior and changes their (farmers) consumption patterns. The objective of the AgDSM programme is to reduce peak demand, shift the time during which electricity is consumed to off-peak hours and to reduce the total quantum of consumption. The AgDSM proposition is very simple i.e. replacement of inefficient agricultural pump sets with BEE star rated and high efficiency pump sets to reduce the amount of electricity needed to pump water in agriculture sector.
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