QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
August 11, 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 8
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires signatory countries to change their laws to give effect to the rights of persons with mental illnesses
- The Mental Health Care Bill, 2013 does not cover mental retardation, but includes mental conditions associated with substance abuse
Which of the statements above is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d.
Both statements are correct.
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/new-mental-health-bill-provisions-rajya-sabha-2964545/
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Solution: d.
Both statements are correct.
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/new-mental-health-bill-provisions-rajya-sabha-2964545/
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the Mental Health Care Bill, 2013 recently passed by the Rajya Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It decriminalises suicide
- It guarantees every person the right to access mental health care and treatment from the government
- It mandates the central and state governments to ensure access to mental health services in every district of the country
- It does not address issues related to guardianship of mentally ill persons
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution: d.
“The Bill mandates the central and state governments to ensure access to mental health services in every district. These will include outpatient and inpatient services, hospitals, and community-based rehabilitation establishments. However, the financial memorandum of the Bill does not estimate the expenditure required to meet the obligations under the Bill nor does it provide details of the sharing of expenses between the central and state governments. Without the allocation of adequate funds, the implementation of the Bill could be affected. The Standing Committee examining the Bill had noted that public health is a state subject. Since several states face financial constraints, the central government might have to step in to ensure funds for the implementation of the law.”
“If the Bill is passed by Parliament in its current form, there will be a legal vacuum with regard to provisions of guardianship of mentally ill persons.”
Also: “The Bill does not prescribe specific penalties for non-compliance with several of its provisions.”
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/new-mental-health-bill-provisions-rajya-sabha-2964545/
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Solution: d.
“The Bill mandates the central and state governments to ensure access to mental health services in every district. These will include outpatient and inpatient services, hospitals, and community-based rehabilitation establishments. However, the financial memorandum of the Bill does not estimate the expenditure required to meet the obligations under the Bill nor does it provide details of the sharing of expenses between the central and state governments. Without the allocation of adequate funds, the implementation of the Bill could be affected. The Standing Committee examining the Bill had noted that public health is a state subject. Since several states face financial constraints, the central government might have to step in to ensure funds for the implementation of the law.”
“If the Bill is passed by Parliament in its current form, there will be a legal vacuum with regard to provisions of guardianship of mentally ill persons.”
Also: “The Bill does not prescribe specific penalties for non-compliance with several of its provisions.”
http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/new-mental-health-bill-provisions-rajya-sabha-2964545/
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following nations have been granted observer status to the Arctic in the Arctic Council?
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Japan
- China
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: d.
“There has been a surge of global interest in the Arctic because of its vast reserves of oil, gas and minerals, commercial fishing opportunities, and shortened shipping routes that are now accessible because of global warming. In 2013, India was granted observer status to the Arctic, where India joined China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea as a non-circumpolar country in the Arctic Council.”
“This year China, Japan and South Korea held talks on Arctic issues in Seoul. India is also an observer state on the same legal ground as the other three countries but so far, we have been remarkably missing from talks such as these.”
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Solution: d.
“There has been a surge of global interest in the Arctic because of its vast reserves of oil, gas and minerals, commercial fishing opportunities, and shortened shipping routes that are now accessible because of global warming. In 2013, India was granted observer status to the Arctic, where India joined China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea as a non-circumpolar country in the Arctic Council.”
“This year China, Japan and South Korea held talks on Arctic issues in Seoul. India is also an observer state on the same legal ground as the other three countries but so far, we have been remarkably missing from talks such as these.”
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
2 pointsShipping traffic in the “Northern Sea Route” (NSR) is expected to keep increasing over the next few years. The NSR runs along
Correct
Solution: d.
“Through all the proposed projects, sanctions and bail-outs, one thing is certain — that traffic in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) will keep increasing which is evidenced by the increasing number of vessels plying through those waters and the increase in the global production of icebreakers. Currently, oil comes to Asia through the Suez Canal and is stored in Singapore, making Singapore the world’s biggest oil storage hub. When the NSR opens up, it will be a challenge to Singapore because the NSR is a shorter route and piracy issues plague the Suez Canal.”
“The Northern Sea Route (click on it to open Wikipedia page) is a shipping route officially defined by Russian legislation as lying east of Novaya Zemlya and specifically running along the Russian Arctic coast from the Kara Sea, along Siberia, to the Bering Strait. The entire route lies in Arctic waters and within Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).”
Statement ‘a’ refers to the Northeast Passage (this passage includes the NSR)
Statement ‘b’ refers to the Northwest Passage.
Statement ‘c’ is not associated with Arctic shipping routes.
See the double-coloured dash line on the right side in the image.
Incorrect
Solution: d.
“Through all the proposed projects, sanctions and bail-outs, one thing is certain — that traffic in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) will keep increasing which is evidenced by the increasing number of vessels plying through those waters and the increase in the global production of icebreakers. Currently, oil comes to Asia through the Suez Canal and is stored in Singapore, making Singapore the world’s biggest oil storage hub. When the NSR opens up, it will be a challenge to Singapore because the NSR is a shorter route and piracy issues plague the Suez Canal.”
“The Northern Sea Route (click on it to open Wikipedia page) is a shipping route officially defined by Russian legislation as lying east of Novaya Zemlya and specifically running along the Russian Arctic coast from the Kara Sea, along Siberia, to the Bering Strait. The entire route lies in Arctic waters and within Russia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).”
Statement ‘a’ refers to the Northeast Passage (this passage includes the NSR)
Statement ‘b’ refers to the Northwest Passage.
Statement ‘c’ is not associated with Arctic shipping routes.
See the double-coloured dash line on the right side in the image. -
Question 5 of 8
5. Question
2 pointsWith reference to the art form “Tala Maddale”, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
- It is a variation of Yakshagana theatre
- The word is derived from the word ‘tala’ meaning drum beat and ‘maddale’ meaning cymbal
- It normally focusses on episodes from the epics – Bhagavata and Puranas
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: c.
“The word Talamaddale is derived from the word ‘tala’ (Cymbal) and Maddale (the drum).” “Though Tala Maddale normally focusses on episodes from the epics, Bhagavata and puranas, episodes have also been created on other issues, including the Second World War, Tashkent Agreement, and even one against computerisation about a couple of decades ago called Ganakasura Kalaga.”
“A variation of yakshagana theatre, Talamaddale is not a well known art-form outside coastal karnataka. It is called Koota (gathering) as against the costumed performance ata (play). It is also called Baithak (sitting), prasanga (episode), odike (reading ) and Jagara (keep awake). To put it simply, Talamaddale is a Yakshagana minus dance,,costume and stage conventions. It has features which are a combination of puranapravachana (discourse), harikatha and Yakshagana. While the Yakshagana ata has speech, dance and costume and the ballet has dance and costume, talamaddale has only the spoken word. Music is common to all forms.”
Incorrect
Solution: c.
“The word Talamaddale is derived from the word ‘tala’ (Cymbal) and Maddale (the drum).” “Though Tala Maddale normally focusses on episodes from the epics, Bhagavata and puranas, episodes have also been created on other issues, including the Second World War, Tashkent Agreement, and even one against computerisation about a couple of decades ago called Ganakasura Kalaga.”
“A variation of yakshagana theatre, Talamaddale is not a well known art-form outside coastal karnataka. It is called Koota (gathering) as against the costumed performance ata (play). It is also called Baithak (sitting), prasanga (episode), odike (reading ) and Jagara (keep awake). To put it simply, Talamaddale is a Yakshagana minus dance,,costume and stage conventions. It has features which are a combination of puranapravachana (discourse), harikatha and Yakshagana. While the Yakshagana ata has speech, dance and costume and the ballet has dance and costume, talamaddale has only the spoken word. Music is common to all forms.”
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
2 pointsThe tripartite Assam Accord
Correct
Solution: a.
“Three decades ago the Government of India(GoI), the State and the students of Assam penned down a document which was to change the way people saw the State. The Assam Accord was signed by the leadership of A.A.S.U, All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the Centre in 1985 to signify the end of the six-year-long anti-foreigners movement in the state.”
“The tripartite Assam Accord, which was signed in 1985, talks about the socio-economic development of Assam. The control of flood waters and erosion is crucial to the socio-economic development of Assam since roads, culverts and bridges are regularly swept away in the recurring floods. Unless this issue is addressed, the well-being of the large number of poor families can not be ensured.”
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http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/assam-heavy-rain-floods-india-monsoon-2966763/
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Solution: a.
“Three decades ago the Government of India(GoI), the State and the students of Assam penned down a document which was to change the way people saw the State. The Assam Accord was signed by the leadership of A.A.S.U, All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the Centre in 1985 to signify the end of the six-year-long anti-foreigners movement in the state.”
“The tripartite Assam Accord, which was signed in 1985, talks about the socio-economic development of Assam. The control of flood waters and erosion is crucial to the socio-economic development of Assam since roads, culverts and bridges are regularly swept away in the recurring floods. Unless this issue is addressed, the well-being of the large number of poor families can not be ensured.”
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http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/assam-heavy-rain-floods-india-monsoon-2966763/
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
2 pointsWhich among the following form a part of the Government of India’s African engagement?
- Dialogue with the tribes of Africa
- Food, of which joint agricultural production of crops like pulses is one component
- Maritime security
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: d.
“Adding an unusual layer to India’s African engagement, the Narendra Modi government is sending a senior Minister to hold a dialogue with the tribes of southern Africa later this month. The visit by Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram will begin a new Indian season of political, diplomatic and trade outreach to Africa.”
Incorrect
Solution: d.
“Adding an unusual layer to India’s African engagement, the Narendra Modi government is sending a senior Minister to hold a dialogue with the tribes of southern Africa later this month. The visit by Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram will begin a new Indian season of political, diplomatic and trade outreach to Africa.”
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
2 pointsThe Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 seeks to give citizenship to undocumented migrants who are followers of which of the following faiths?
- Hindus
- Jains
- Sikhs
- Christians
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution: d.
“The Opposition parties, led by the Congress, want the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in July, sent to a Standing Committee of Parliament. They say the amendments seek to give the granting of citizenship a religious twist. The original Act, passed in 1955, lists the ways to acquire citizenship, denying to undocumented migrants. The amendments now seek to allow citizenship to undocumented migrants of all faiths barring Islam from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.”
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/biased-citizenship-bill-draws-flak-from-mps/article8969974.ece
Incorrect
Solution: d.
“The Opposition parties, led by the Congress, want the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in July, sent to a Standing Committee of Parliament. They say the amendments seek to give the granting of citizenship a religious twist. The original Act, passed in 1955, lists the ways to acquire citizenship, denying to undocumented migrants. The amendments now seek to allow citizenship to undocumented migrants of all faiths barring Islam from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.”
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/biased-citizenship-bill-draws-flak-from-mps/article8969974.ece
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