QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 03 September, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz

03 September, 2016

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Clarifications:

Q4, September 1^st Quiz (Click Here): The Ganges dolphin is not completely blind. Refer to paragraph 1 (which mentions, “limited eyesight”) and 3 (which mentions that “it still uses its eye to locate itself”) in the explanation. Paragraph 2 explains how the dolphin manages with poor eyesight (although its mention of “lost its eyes in the course of evolution to adapt to the muddy water of rivers” is slightly misleading because it hasn’t lost its eyes! Its eyesight is very poor, and it still has its eyes, see any image of the Ganges dolphin.)

Q7, September 1^st Quiz (Click Here): None of the options are correct. The correct answer was supposed to be option ‘b’, but we made a mistake while framing the statement. The statement should have been “Study all types of gaps in fencing and all other vulnerabilities along the India-Pakistan border” rather than, “along the international border” as was mentioned. Option ‘a’ is incorrect because the committee was mandated not “only” for studying all types of gaps and suggesting comprehensive approaches to fix gaps in fencing, but also to address vulnerabilities other than gaps in border fencing along India-Pakistan border.

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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1. Question 1 of 5

   1. Question

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   Article 21A of the Indian Constitution is associated with

   • a) Fundamental Duties
   • b) The Right to Education
   • c) Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
   • d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
   Correct
   

   Solution: b.

    

   “Every child between the ages of 6 to 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education. This is stated as per the 86th Constitution Amendment Act via Article 21A. The Right to Education Act seeks to give effect to this amendment.”

    

   http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm

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   http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149495

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   Solution: b.

    

   “Every child between the ages of 6 to 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education. This is stated as per the 86th Constitution Amendment Act via Article 21A. The Right to Education Act seeks to give effect to this amendment.”

    

   http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm

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   http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149495

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2. Question 2 of 5

   2. Question

   1 points

   “Providing education to children” is provided for in which of the following sections of the Indian Constitution?

   1. Fundamental Rights
   2. Directive Principles of State Policy
   3. Fundamental Duties

   Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • a) 1 and 2 only
   • b) 2 and 3 only
   • c) 1 and 3 only
   • d) 1, 2 and 3
   Correct
   

   Solution: d.

    

   Article 21A, 45 and 51A contain references to providing education to children.

   Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149495

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   http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm

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   Solution: d.

    

   Article 21A, 45 and 51A contain references to providing education to children.

   Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149495

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   http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend86.htm
3. Question 3 of 5

   3. Question

   1 points

   The Ministry of Shipping, apart from developing port facilities within the nation, is in the process of developing/has developed ports of which of the following nations?

   1. Chabahar, Iraq
   2. Salalah, Oman
   3. Sittwe Port, Myanmar

   Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • a) 1 and 3 only
   • b) 2 and 3 only
   • c) 3 only
   • d) None of the above
   Correct
   

   Solution: d.

   “For the first time, the Ministry is developing port facilities outside the country at Chabahar in Iran (not Iraq).”

   The Sittwe Port is being developed, as a part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, by India through a private entity and not the Ministry of Shipping.

    

   http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149475

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   Solution: d.

   “For the first time, the Ministry is developing port facilities outside the country at Chabahar in Iran (not Iraq).”

   The Sittwe Port is being developed, as a part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, by India through a private entity and not the Ministry of Shipping.

    

   http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149475
4. Question 4 of 5

   4. Question

   1 points

   There has been some talk of the “World Land Bridge” as a “natural sequel” to the Chinese Belt and Road connectivity Initiative. This “Bridge”, if realised, will directly link

   • a) Hawaii and China
   • b) Alaska and China
   • c) North America and Russia
   • d) North America and Europe via Greenland
   Correct
   

   Solution: c.

    

   “China’s Belt and Road connectivity initiative, which bears a strong imprint of the Eurasian Land Corridor – a blueprint conceived by The Schiller Institute – should be followed by a World Land Bridge that will link North America with the New Silk Road, says the co-founder of a top think-tank. In an interview with The Hindu, ahead of the G-20 summit in Hangzhou, Helga Zepp-LaRouche, the co-founder of The Schiller Institute (TSI) says the World Land Bridge is the natural sequel to the Eurasian Land Bridge, the mega-connectivity initiative to revive the ancient Silk Road in all its dimensions, including its lost cultural and civilizational attributes.”

    

   http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/interview-with-helga-zepplarouche-cofounder-of-the-schiller-institute/article9066424.ece

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   Solution: c.

    

   “China’s Belt and Road connectivity initiative, which bears a strong imprint of the Eurasian Land Corridor – a blueprint conceived by The Schiller Institute – should be followed by a World Land Bridge that will link North America with the New Silk Road, says the co-founder of a top think-tank. In an interview with The Hindu, ahead of the G-20 summit in Hangzhou, Helga Zepp-LaRouche, the co-founder of The Schiller Institute (TSI) says the World Land Bridge is the natural sequel to the Eurasian Land Bridge, the mega-connectivity initiative to revive the ancient Silk Road in all its dimensions, including its lost cultural and civilizational attributes.”

    

   http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/interview-with-helga-zepplarouche-cofounder-of-the-schiller-institute/article9066424.ece
5. Question 5 of 5

   5. Question

   1 points

   . Consider the following statements:

   1. The right to reputation is a constituent of Article 21 of the Constitution.
   2. Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code prescribes the punishment for a person and his family found guilty of demanding dowry.

   Which of the statements above is/are correct?

   • a) 1 Only
   • b) 2 Only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct
   

   Solution: a.

    

   “The court held that criminalisation of defamation to protect individual dignity of life and reputation is a “reasonable restriction” on the fundamental right of free speech and expression. “The right to reputation is a constituent of Article 21 of the Constitution. It is an individual’s fundamental right,” Justice Misra observed.”

    

   Section 498A of the IPC is the anti-dowry harassment law, Sections 499 & 500 are associated with criminal defamation.

   Improvisation: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/defamation-is-no-crime-3010691/

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   http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/sc-upholds-law-on-criminal-defamation/article8597865.ece

   Incorrect
   

   Solution: a.

    

   “The court held that criminalisation of defamation to protect individual dignity of life and reputation is a “reasonable restriction” on the fundamental right of free speech and expression. “The right to reputation is a constituent of Article 21 of the Constitution. It is an individual’s fundamental right,” Justice Misra observed.”

    

   Section 498A of the IPC is the anti-dowry harassment law, Sections 499 & 500 are associated with criminal defamation.

   Improvisation: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/defamation-is-no-crime-3010691/

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   http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/sc-upholds-law-on-criminal-defamation/article8597865.ece

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