Insights Revision Through MCQs - 23 October 2019

Insights Revision Through MCQs – 23 October 2019

INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
1 points
With reference to Indian Electoral Laws , consider the following statements
1. 1. RPA 1950 provides Qualification of voters
  2. RPA 1951 enacted by the Indian provincial parliament before first general elections
  3. Under Section 11 of RP act 1951, Election Commission has the power to remove or reduce the disqualification attached to a conviction
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Representation of Peoples Act 1950 (RPA Act 1950) provides for the following :
  - Qualification of voters.
  - Preparation of electoral rolls.
  - Delimitation of constituencies.
  - Allocation of seats in the Parliament and state legislatures.
- Representation of Peoples Act 1951 is an act enacted by the Indian provincial parliament before first general elections. The People’s Representation act provides for the actual conduct of elections in India. The act also deals with details like qualification and disqualification of members of both houses of Parliament (ie Loksabha and Rajyasabha) and the state legislatures (ie. State Legislative Assembly and State Legislative Council).
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/section-11-of-the-representation-of-the-people-act/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Representation of Peoples Act 1950 (RPA Act 1950) provides for the following :
  - Qualification of voters.
  - Preparation of electoral rolls.
  - Delimitation of constituencies.
  - Allocation of seats in the Parliament and state legislatures.
- Representation of Peoples Act 1951 is an act enacted by the Indian provincial parliament before first general elections. The People’s Representation act provides for the actual conduct of elections in India. The act also deals with details like qualification and disqualification of members of both houses of Parliament (ie Loksabha and Rajyasabha) and the state legislatures (ie. State Legislative Assembly and State Legislative Council).
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/section-11-of-the-representation-of-the-people-act/
Question 2 of 10

2. Question
1 points
With reference to Intensified Mission Indradhanush, consider the following statements
1. 1. Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Women and Child Development
  2. It aims to provide the routine immunization to children below 2 years of age
  3. Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored through PRAGATI platform
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Through this programme, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme.
- Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored at the district, state and central level at regular intervals. Further, it would be reviewed by the Cabinet Secretary at the National level and will continue to be monitored at the highest level under a special initiative ‘Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)’.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/intensified-mission-indradhanush/
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Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Mission falls under the purview of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Through this programme, Government of India aims to reach each and every child under two years of age and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunisation programme.
- Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored at the district, state and central level at regular intervals. Further, it would be reviewed by the Cabinet Secretary at the National level and will continue to be monitored at the highest level under a special initiative ‘Proactive Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)’.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/intensified-mission-indradhanush/
Question 3 of 10

3. Question
1 points
Consider the following pairs:

Reports Publishers
1. Global Wealth Report WEF
2. World Investment Report WB
3. Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 3
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 2 only
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Global Wealth Report- Credit Suisse Group
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
- Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/global-wealth-report-2019/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- Global Wealth Report- Credit Suisse Group
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
- Global Financial Stability Report IMF
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/global-wealth-report-2019/
Question 4 of 10

4. Question
1 points
Recently, ‘Feed our future’ campaign has been mentioned in media for sometimes is launched by
- (a) UNEP
- (b) FAO
- (c) WFP
- (d) UNDP
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/feed-our-future-cinema-ad-campaign/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/feed-our-future-cinema-ad-campaign/
Question 5 of 10

5. Question
1 points
With reference to Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), Consider the following statements
1. 1. TMT is an astronomical observatory with an extremely large telescope (ELT)
  2. TMT project initiated by NASA and ESA
  3. TMT is designed for near-ultraviolet to mid-infrared observations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- TMT is an international project being funded by scientific organisations of Canada, China, India, Japan and USA.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/thirty-meter-telescope-tmt/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- TMT is an international project being funded by scientific organisations of Canada, China, India, Japan and USA.
Refer: http://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/thirty-meter-telescope-tmt/
Question 6 of 10

6. Question
1 points
Consider the following pairs:

Festivals State
1. Deepotsav Mela Uttar Pradesh
2. Gudi Padwa Maharastra
3. Saga Dawa Sikkim
4. Kharchi Puja Tripura
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 3 and 4 only
- (c) 2, 3 and 4
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Gudhi Padwa and Konkani: Sanvsar Pādvo is a spring-time festival that marks the traditional new year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It is celebrated in and near Maharashtra and Goa on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar
- Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival is an auspicious month for the Sikkimese Buddhists with prayers held throughout the month in various monasteries. On the full moon of this 4th month of the Tibetan calendar [celebrated as Buddha Purnima in the rest of India] is the main celebration
- Kharchi puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, India. Performed in Agartala in July or August, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Tripura
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Incorrect

Ans: (d)

Explanation:
- Gudhi Padwa and Konkani: Sanvsar Pādvo is a spring-time festival that marks the traditional new year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It is celebrated in and near Maharashtra and Goa on the first day of the Chaitra month to mark the beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar
- Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival is an auspicious month for the Sikkimese Buddhists with prayers held throughout the month in various monasteries. On the full moon of this 4th month of the Tibetan calendar [celebrated as Buddha Purnima in the rest of India] is the main celebration
- Kharchi puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, India. Performed in Agartala in July or August, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Tripura
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Question 7 of 10

7. Question
1 points
With reference to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), consider the following statements
1. 1. It is a statutory body
  2. KVIC constituted as a apex body under Ministry of Rural Development
  3. REPLAN project is part of KVIC’s commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- KVIC constituted as a apex body under Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises
- About REPLAN project
  - Under this project, KVIC manufactures plastic-mixed handmade paper at its Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In this project, the waste plastic is collected, chopped, cleaned, beaten and treated for softness. After that, it is mixed with paper raw material i.e. cotton rags pulp in ratio of 80 % (pulp) and 20% (plastic waste). So far, KVIC has sold over 6 lakh handmade plastic mixed carry bags since launch of this project.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- KVIC constituted as a apex body under Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises
- About REPLAN project
  - Under this project, KVIC manufactures plastic-mixed handmade paper at its Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In this project, the waste plastic is collected, chopped, cleaned, beaten and treated for softness. After that, it is mixed with paper raw material i.e. cotton rags pulp in ratio of 80 % (pulp) and 20% (plastic waste). So far, KVIC has sold over 6 lakh handmade plastic mixed carry bags since launch of this project.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Question 8 of 10

8. Question
1 points
Recently Col Chewang Rinchen Setu has been in news sometimes related to
- (a) India’s highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge
- (b) India’s longest all-weather permanent bridge
- (c) India’s smallest all-weather permanent bridge
- (d) India’s highest altitude all-weather Railway bridge
Correct

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/

Incorrect

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Question 9 of 10

9. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements
1. 1. BrahMos is the Fastest ballistic missile in the world
  2. It flies in hypersonic speed
  3. Range of the BrahMos missile can be extended up to 400 km
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 3
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 3 only
- (d) All of the above
Correct

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- BrahMos is the Fastest cruise (not ballistic) missile in the world
- It flies in supersonic (not hypersonic speed ie Mach number greater than 5) speed
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Incorrect

Ans: (c)

Explanation:
- BrahMos is the Fastest cruise (not ballistic) missile in the world
- It flies in supersonic (not hypersonic speed ie Mach number greater than 5) speed
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Question 10 of 10

10. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements
1. 1. Nubra River is the tributary of Indus river
  2. Shyok River originates from the Rimo Glacier
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2 only
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India. It is a tributary of the Shyok River and originates from the Siachen Glacier, the second-longest glacier in the world.
- Shyok River flows through northern Ladakh in India and the Ghangche District of Gilgit–Baltistan of Pakistan spanning some 550 km. The Shyok River, a tributary of the Indus River, originates from the Rimo Glacier
- Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/
Incorrect

Ans: (b)

Explanation:
- The Nubra River is a river in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh in India. It is a tributary of the Shyok River and originates from the Siachen Glacier, the second-longest glacier in the world.
- Shyok River flows through northern Ladakh in India and the Ghangche District of Gilgit–Baltistan of Pakistan spanning some 550 km. The Shyok River, a tributary of the Indus River, originates from the Rimo Glacier
- Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/10/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-23-october-2019/

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