Insights Current Affairs (06February 2020) 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 with reference to Cooperative Banks:
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- Cooperative banks are currently under the dual control of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and RBI.
- New Role of RBI includes incorporation, registration, management, audit, supersession of board and liquidation.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Co-operative banks are financial entities established on a co-operative basis and belonging to their members. This means that the customers of a co-operative bank are also its owners.
- Cooperative banks are currently under the dual control of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and RBI.
- While the role of registrar of cooperative societies includes incorporation, registration, management, audit, supersession of board and liquidation, RBI is responsible for regulatory functions such maintaining cash reserve and capital adequacy, among others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/cooperative-banks-under-rbi/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Co-operative banks are financial entities established on a co-operative basis and belonging to their members. This means that the customers of a co-operative bank are also its owners.
- Cooperative banks are currently under the dual control of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and RBI.
- While the role of registrar of cooperative societies includes incorporation, registration, management, audit, supersession of board and liquidation, RBI is responsible for regulatory functions such maintaining cash reserve and capital adequacy, among others.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/cooperative-banks-under-rbi/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019:
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- The Bill bans commercial surrogacy, but it does allow altruistic surrogacy.
- Only Indian couples who have been legally married for at least 5 years would be allowed to opt for surrogacy.
- Bill seeks to regulate functioning of surrogacy clinics.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All the statements in the given questions are correct- Source
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/08/06/surrogacy-regulation-bill-2019/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- All the statements in the given questions are correct- Source
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/08/06/surrogacy-regulation-bill-2019/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to prisoners voting rights:
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- No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison.
- Only those under preventive detention can cast their vote through postal ballots.
- Article 326 of the Constitution clearly lays down that the right to vote in India should only be decided through suffrage and nothing else.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 62(5) states that “No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force”.
- However, as per Section 62(5) if the Representation Act, those being held under preventive detention can participate in elections and cast their vote via postal ballots.
- In 2014, the Election Commission also confirmed that detainees had the right to vote, but not under-trials and convicts. However, no vote has as yet been cast from inside a prison or by a prisoner.
- In 1997, the Supreme Court of India, while rejecting the petition seeking the right to vote for prisoners provided some reasons for why such a ban was in place:
- Resource crunch as permitting every person in prison also to vote would require deployment of a much larger police force and greater security arrangements.
- A person who is in prison as a result of his own conduct cannot claim equal freedom.
- To keep persons with criminal background away from the election scene.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/supreme-court-panel-recommends-several-prison-reforms/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 62(5) states that “No person shall vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to a person subjected to preventive detention under any law for the time being in force”.
- However, as per Section 62(5) if the Representation Act, those being held under preventive detention can participate in elections and cast their vote via postal ballots.
- In 2014, the Election Commission also confirmed that detainees had the right to vote, but not under-trials and convicts. However, no vote has as yet been cast from inside a prison or by a prisoner.
- In 1997, the Supreme Court of India, while rejecting the petition seeking the right to vote for prisoners provided some reasons for why such a ban was in place:
- Resource crunch as permitting every person in prison also to vote would require deployment of a much larger police force and greater security arrangements.
- A person who is in prison as a result of his own conduct cannot claim equal freedom.
- To keep persons with criminal background away from the election scene.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/supreme-court-panel-recommends-several-prison-reforms/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Soil Health Card (SHC) is a Government of India’s scheme promoted by the Department of land resources under the MoA&FW.
- SHC is a printed report that a farmer will be handed over for each of his holdings.
- SHC will contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters.
- The authorities (SHC) will monitor the soil on a regular basis and one in every 5 years, they will provide a report to farmers.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Soil Health Card (SHC) is a Government of India’s scheme promoted by the Department of Agriculture & Co-operation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture of all the State and Union Territory Governments.
- SHC is a printed report that a farmer will be handed over for each of his holdings. It will contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N,P,K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondary- nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro – nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). Based on this, the SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.
- The authorities will monitor the soil on a regular basis. One in every 3 years, they will provide a report to farmers. So, farmers need not worry if the nature of the soil changes due to certain factors. Also, they will always have updated data about their soil.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/soil-health-cards-shc-scheme/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Soil Health Card (SHC) is a Government of India’s scheme promoted by the Department of Agriculture & Co-operation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture of all the State and Union Territory Governments.
- SHC is a printed report that a farmer will be handed over for each of his holdings. It will contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N,P,K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondary- nutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro – nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters). Based on this, the SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.
- The authorities will monitor the soil on a regular basis. One in every 3 years, they will provide a report to farmers. So, farmers need not worry if the nature of the soil changes due to certain factors. Also, they will always have updated data about their soil.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/soil-health-cards-shc-scheme/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Reports Publishing Org’s
- The International IP Index – WIPO
- World Investment Report – WB
- Global Environment Outlook – UNEP
- Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report – WEF
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The International IP Index – U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC).
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/international-ip-index-2020/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The International IP Index – U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC).
- World Investment Report – UNCTAD
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/international-ip-index-2020/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Panambur is the location of New Mangalore Port, which is an all-season port.
- Kandla Port is the biggest port of India by volume of freight handled.
- Paradip port is an artificial & deep water port.
- Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra will be 13th minor port in India.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kandla Port is situated on the Gulf of Kutch. It is the biggest port of India by volume of freight handled.
- Mormugoa port is the foremost iron ore exporting port.
- Panambur is the location of sea port called New Mangalore Port. It is an all-season port.
- Paradip port is an artificial & deep water port.
- Ennore Port is also known as Kamarajar Port Limited & is the only major port registered as a company.
- Jawaharlal Nehru port is previously known as Nhava Sheva Port & is the largest container port in India.
- Tuticorin or Thoothukudi Port is an artificial deep-sea dock & is officially known as VO Chidambaranar Port.
- The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with a total cost of ₹65,545 crore. This will be 13th major port in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/vadhavan-port-and-landlord-model/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Kandla Port is situated on the Gulf of Kutch. It is the biggest port of India by volume of freight handled.
- Mormugoa port is the foremost iron ore exporting port.
- Panambur is the location of sea port called New Mangalore Port. It is an all-season port.
- Paradip port is an artificial & deep water port.
- Ennore Port is also known as Kamarajar Port Limited & is the only major port registered as a company.
- Jawaharlal Nehru port is previously known as Nhava Sheva Port & is the largest container port in India.
- Tuticorin or Thoothukudi Port is an artificial deep-sea dock & is officially known as VO Chidambaranar Port.
- The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with a total cost of ₹65,545 crore. This will be 13th major port in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/06/vadhavan-port-and-landlord-model/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Longitude of Pulwama’s location is between those of Srinagar and Kargil.
- Latitude of Kottayam location is between those of Ernakulam and Alappuzha.
- Bangalore situated more southward than Chennai.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bangalore is north of Chennai.
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Bangalore is north of Chennai.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsArrange the following states of India in the increasing order of area
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- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Nagaland(6401 Sq mile)< Mizoram(8139 Sq mile)< Manipur(8620 Sq mile)< Assam(30,285 Sq mile) < Arunachal Pradesh (32,333 Sq mile)
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Nagaland(6401 Sq mile)< Mizoram(8139 Sq mile)< Manipur(8620 Sq mile)< Assam(30,285 Sq mile) < Arunachal Pradesh (32,333 Sq mile)
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsLake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajastan?
Correct
- Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Thousands of migratory birds die mysteriously in Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake.
- Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake at 230 sq km, spread mostly across Jaipur and Nagaur districts and also a part of Ajmer.
- It has a catchment area of 5,700 square km, with the water depth fluctuating between 60 cm in the dry season to about 3 metres at the end of the monsoon
Incorrect
- Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Thousands of migratory birds die mysteriously in Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake.
- Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake at 230 sq km, spread mostly across Jaipur and Nagaur districts and also a part of Ajmer.
- It has a catchment area of 5,700 square km, with the water depth fluctuating between 60 cm in the dry season to about 3 metres at the end of the monsoon
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
NP/WS State
- Kanger Valley NP – Chhattisgarh
- Kugti Valley WS – Assam
- Madhavpur NP – Madhya Pradesh
- Chincholi WS – Karnataka
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Kanger Valley NP – Chhattisgarh
- Kugti WS – Himachal Pradesh
- Madhavpur NP – Madhya Pradesh
- Chincholi WS – Karnataka
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Kanger Valley NP – Chhattisgarh
- Kugti WS – Himachal Pradesh
- Madhavpur NP – Madhya Pradesh
- Chincholi WS – Karnataka
