Insights Current Affairs (23 December 2019) Revision Through MCQs
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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New Initiative: Revision Through MCQs (RTM) – Revision of Current Affairs Made Interesting
As revision is the key to success in this exam, we are starting a new initiative where you will revise current affairs effectively through MCQs (RTM) that are solely based on Insights Daily Current Affairs.
These questions will be different than our regular current affairs quiz. These questions are framed to TEST how well you have read and revised Insights Current Affairs on daily basis.
We will post nearly 10 MCQs every day which are based on previous day’s Insights current affairs. Tonight we will be posting RTM questions on the Insights current affairs of October 3, 2019.
The added advantage of this initiative is it will help you solve at least 20 MCQs daily (5 Static + 5 CA Quiz + 10 RTM) – thereby helping you improve your retention as well as elimination and guessing skills.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Winter Solstice occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun
- The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days
- At the winter solstice the Sun travels the shortest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the least daylight and the longest night
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The winter solstice occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
- It happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern). For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year, when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation in the sky. At the pole, there is continuous darkness or twilight around the winter solstice. Its opposite is the summer solstice.
- The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/winter-solstice-2019/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The winter solstice occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt away from the Sun.
- It happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern). For that hemisphere, the winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year, when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum elevation in the sky. At the pole, there is continuous darkness or twilight around the winter solstice. Its opposite is the summer solstice.
- The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/winter-solstice-2019/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsRecently Nagpur Resolution has been in news for sometimes is primarily related to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Nagpur Resolution – A holistic approach for empowering citizens’ has been adopted at the end of the Regional Conference on ‘Improving Public Service Delivery – Role of Governments’, held recently in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- The Nagpur Pact was concluded between Indian political leaders on 28 September 1953. It led to the creation of the state of Maharashtra from contiguous Marathi-speaking areas of the then Bombay State, Madhya Pradesh State and Hyderabad state.
- People within the Congress were concerned about the proposals for pass the Non Cooperation Movement. They feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. In the months between September and December there was an intense tussle within the Congress. It was finally at the Congress session at Nagpur in December 1920, a compromise was worked out and the Non-Cooperation programme was adopted.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The ‘Nagpur Resolution – A holistic approach for empowering citizens’ has been adopted at the end of the Regional Conference on ‘Improving Public Service Delivery – Role of Governments’, held recently in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- The Nagpur Pact was concluded between Indian political leaders on 28 September 1953. It led to the creation of the state of Maharashtra from contiguous Marathi-speaking areas of the then Bombay State, Madhya Pradesh State and Hyderabad state.
- People within the Congress were concerned about the proposals for pass the Non Cooperation Movement. They feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. In the months between September and December there was an intense tussle within the Congress. It was finally at the Congress session at Nagpur in December 1920, a compromise was worked out and the Non-Cooperation programme was adopted.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsIt gives power to a District Magistrate, a sub- divisional Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate on behalf of the State Government to issue an order to an individual or the general public in a particular place or area to “abstain from a certain act” or “to take certain order with respect to certain property in his possession or under his management”. The passage refers to
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation: “Section 144 CrPC” was recently widely invoked by police forces across the country in order to contain the massive public protests against the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act.
- It gives power to a District Magistrate, a sub- divisional Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate on behalf of the State Government to issue an order to an individual or the general public in a particular place or area to “abstain from a certain act” or “to take certain order with respect to certain property in his possession or under his management”.
- This order can be passed against a particular individual or general public. The order can be passed even ex-parte.
- As held by the Supreme Court, mere apprehension of danger is not a sufficient ground to curb citizens’ rights by invoking Section 144 CrPC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/section-144-crpc/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: “Section 144 CrPC” was recently widely invoked by police forces across the country in order to contain the massive public protests against the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act.
- It gives power to a District Magistrate, a sub- divisional Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate on behalf of the State Government to issue an order to an individual or the general public in a particular place or area to “abstain from a certain act” or “to take certain order with respect to certain property in his possession or under his management”.
- This order can be passed against a particular individual or general public. The order can be passed even ex-parte.
- As held by the Supreme Court, mere apprehension of danger is not a sufficient ground to curb citizens’ rights by invoking Section 144 CrPC.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/section-144-crpc/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following nation is the only with an independent space power that conduct space warfare?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Once established, the S. Space Force is intended to become the lead military service for space operations, responsible for space doctrine, organization, training, matériel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/military-space-force-2/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Once established, the S. Space Force is intended to become the lead military service for space operations, responsible for space doctrine, organization, training, matériel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/military-space-force-2/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements
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- OIC is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations
- The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union
- India and Pakistan are two founding members of OIC
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an international organization founded in 1969, consisting of 57 member states.
- It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations.
- The organisation states that it is “the collective voice of the Muslim world” and works to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony “.
- The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union.
- Permanent Secretariat is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- India is not a member of OIC
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/islamic-cooperation-countries-oic-3/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an international organization founded in 1969, consisting of 57 member states.
- It is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations.
- The organisation states that it is “the collective voice of the Muslim world” and works to “safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony “.
- The OIC has permanent delegations to the United Nations and the European Union.
- Permanent Secretariat is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- India is not a member of OIC
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/islamic-cooperation-countries-oic-3/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsA movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- ‘The Man who knew infinite’ is a biographical movie of Indian Mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel) and his association with British mathematician GH Hardy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/national-mathematics-day-2019/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- ‘The Man who knew infinite’ is a biographical movie of Indian Mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel) and his association with British mathematician GH Hardy.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/national-mathematics-day-2019/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following State government launched Mission Shat Pratishat?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Mission Shat Pratishat was launched in September by the Punjab education department with the aim to further improve the results of government schools, as compared to the previous year.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- The Mission Shat Pratishat was launched in September by the Punjab education department with the aim to further improve the results of government schools, as compared to the previous year.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsThe Eco is the proposed name for the common currency of
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Eight West African countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to Eco.
- The 8 West African countries namely- Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Guinea-Bissau currently use CFA France as their currency. All these countries, except Guinea-Bissau, are former French colonies.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Eight West African countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to Eco.
- The 8 West African countries namely- Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Guinea-Bissau currently use CFA France as their currency. All these countries, except Guinea-Bissau, are former French colonies.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
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- Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of tribal affairs
- Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the Minority communities
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
- Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the Minority communities.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
- Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the Minority communities.
Refer: Facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/12/23/insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-23-december-2019/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the significance of the 103rd constitutional amendment act?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- 100th CAA: 2015
- Exchange of certain enclave territories with Bangladesh and conferment of citizenship rights to residents of enclave’s consequent to signing of Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Treaty between India and Bangladesh.
- 101th CAA: 2017
- Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
- 102nd CAA: 2018
- Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
- 103rd CAA: 2019
- A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Inserted Clause [6] under Article 15 as well as Inserted Clause [6] under Article 16.
- 104th CAA: 2019
- To extend the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies from Seventy years to Eighty years.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- 100th CAA: 2015
- Exchange of certain enclave territories with Bangladesh and conferment of citizenship rights to residents of enclave’s consequent to signing of Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) Treaty between India and Bangladesh.
- 101th CAA: 2017
- Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
- 102nd CAA: 2018
- Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
- 103rd CAA: 2019
- A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Inserted Clause [6] under Article 15 as well as Inserted Clause [6] under Article 16.
- 104th CAA: 2019
- To extend the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states assemblies from Seventy years to Eighty years.
