Insights Current Affairs (08 February 2020) Revision Through MCQs
INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2019
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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.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:
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- It is an extra-constitutional body.
- It was set up under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
- It inquiries into complaints and take suo moto notice of matters related to deprivation and violation of child rights.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005).
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was enacted to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, while safeguarding the interest of the child at every stage of the judicial process.
- Extra- Constitutional Bodies are those which are not defined in the Constitution of India but they are formed either by a statue or by an executive action of the government.
- Extra- Constitutional Bodies are of further two types:
- Statutory Bodies- These are formed by passing a law of either of the parliament of india or by the respective state legislature. Ex: SEBI, National Human Rights Commission, National Green Tribunal
- Executive Bodies- These are those bodies which are formed by an executive order of the government. Ex: NITI Aayog.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/panel-suggests-steps-to-curb-child-porn/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005).
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
- The Commission’s Mandate is to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and also the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was enacted to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, while safeguarding the interest of the child at every stage of the judicial process.
- Extra- Constitutional Bodies are those which are not defined in the Constitution of India but they are formed either by a statue or by an executive action of the government.
- Extra- Constitutional Bodies are of further two types:
- Statutory Bodies- These are formed by passing a law of either of the parliament of india or by the respective state legislature. Ex: SEBI, National Human Rights Commission, National Green Tribunal
- Executive Bodies- These are those bodies which are formed by an executive order of the government. Ex: NITI Aayog.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/panel-suggests-steps-to-curb-child-porn/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Org’s Launching Vehicle
- NASA Delta II
- SpaceX Falcon 9
- Virgin LauncherOne
- Israel Long March 5
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Long March 5 is Chines launching Vehicle
- Israel – Shavit (small lift launch vehicle)
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/nasas-voyager-2-spacecraft-3/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Long March 5 is Chines launching Vehicle
- Israel – Shavit (small lift launch vehicle)
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/nasas-voyager-2-spacecraft-3/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to Genome India Project:
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- A genome is the DNA in a cell.
- Most of the DNA is in the mitochondria and intricately coiled into a structure called the chromosome.
- The Centre for Brain Research, an autonomous institute in the IISc, Bengaluru, will serve as the nodal point of the project.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- A genome is the DNA, or sequence of genes, in a cell.
- Most of the DNA is in the nucleus and intricately coiled into a structure called the chromosome. The rest is in the mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouse.
- Every human cell contains a pair of chromosomes, each of which has three billion base pairs or one of four molecules that pair in precise ways.
- The order of base pairs and varying lengths of these sequences constitute the “genes”, which are responsible for making amino acids, proteins and, thereby, everything that is necessary for the body to function.
- It is when these genes are altered or mutated that proteins sometimes do not function as intended, leading to disease.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/genome-india-project/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- A genome is the DNA, or sequence of genes, in a cell.
- Most of the DNA is in the nucleus and intricately coiled into a structure called the chromosome. The rest is in the mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouse.
- Every human cell contains a pair of chromosomes, each of which has three billion base pairs or one of four molecules that pair in precise ways.
- The order of base pairs and varying lengths of these sequences constitute the “genes”, which are responsible for making amino acids, proteins and, thereby, everything that is necessary for the body to function.
- It is when these genes are altered or mutated that proteins sometimes do not function as intended, leading to disease.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/genome-india-project/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- LEDs contain no mercury, and have no environmental impact compared to CFL bulbs.
- LED bulb can be recycled.
- LED bulbs are expensive as compared to CFL bulbs.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Light pollution, particularly the blue light emitted by LED bulbs, doesn’t just make it hard to stargaze. It can cause serious consequences for wildlife, whose biological rhythms and nocturnal instincts are disrupted when they are near a lot of artificial light. In humans, it can disrupt circadian rhythms and make it harder to see when driving at night. And in some cases, it can even make spring arrive early.
- LED does not have mercury like CFL bulbs, but it contains other harmful components such as lead and nickel. The most notable feature of the LED bulb is that they can be recycled.
- Besides the lead and nickel, the bulbs and their associated parts were also found to contain arsenic, copper, and other metals that have been linked to different cancers, neurological damage, kidney disease, hypertension, skin rashes and other illnesses in humans, and to ecological damage in waterways.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/keralas-ban-on-cfl-and-filament-bulbs-from-november-2020/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Light pollution, particularly the blue light emitted by LED bulbs, doesn’t just make it hard to stargaze. It can cause serious consequences for wildlife, whose biological rhythms and nocturnal instincts are disrupted when they are near a lot of artificial light. In humans, it can disrupt circadian rhythms and make it harder to see when driving at night. And in some cases, it can even make spring arrive early.
- LED does not have mercury like CFL bulbs, but it contains other harmful components such as lead and nickel. The most notable feature of the LED bulb is that they can be recycled.
- Besides the lead and nickel, the bulbs and their associated parts were also found to contain arsenic, copper, and other metals that have been linked to different cancers, neurological damage, kidney disease, hypertension, skin rashes and other illnesses in humans, and to ecological damage in waterways.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2020/02/08/keralas-ban-on-cfl-and-filament-bulbs-from-november-2020/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following states:
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- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
- Nagaland
With reference to the states mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of the state, which one of the following is the correct descending order?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- As per the India state of forest report-2019, in terms of forest cover as percentage of total geographical area, the top five States are Mizoram (85.41%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%), Meghalaya (76.33%), Manipur (75.46%) and Nagaland (75.31%).
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- As per the India state of forest report-2019, in terms of forest cover as percentage of total geographical area, the top five States are Mizoram (85.41%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%), Meghalaya (76.33%), Manipur (75.46%) and Nagaland (75.31%).
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsAccording to India state of forest report-2019, the following states are showing maximum loss in forest cover, in the context of this, arrange them in ascending order
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- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- States showing maximum loss in forest cover are Manipur (499 sq km), Arunachal Pradesh (276 sq km) and Mizoram (180 sq km).
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- States showing maximum loss in forest cover are Manipur (499 sq km), Arunachal Pradesh (276 sq km) and Mizoram (180 sq km).
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the India state of forest report-2019, consider the following statements
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- The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in West Bengal as compared to other States.
- The total Forest and Tree cover of the country is 21.67% of the total geographic area of the country.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The total forest cover of the country is 712249 sq km (Includes 4975 sq km under Mangrove Cover) which is 67% of the total geographic area of the country.
- The tree cover of the country is estimated as 95027 sq km which is 89% of the geographical area.
- The total Forest and Tree cover of the country is 807276 sq km which is 56% of the geographical area of the country.
- Among the big States, Gujarat has the largest area of the wetlands within recorded forest area in the country followed by West Bengal.
- Among the smaller States/UTs Puducherry followed by Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands have large areas of wetlands within recorded forest area.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The total forest cover of the country is 712249 sq km (Includes 4975 sq km under Mangrove Cover) which is 67% of the total geographic area of the country.
- The tree cover of the country is estimated as 95027 sq km which is 89% of the geographical area.
- The total Forest and Tree cover of the country is 807276 sq km which is 56% of the geographical area of the country.
- Among the big States, Gujarat has the largest area of the wetlands within recorded forest area in the country followed by West Bengal.
- Among the smaller States/UTs Puducherry followed by Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands have large areas of wetlands within recorded forest area.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to India state of forest report-2019:
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- Karnataka has maximum species richness for trees.
- Arunachal Pradesh has maximum species richness for shrubs.
- Jammu & Kashmir has maximum species richness for herbs.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- As per the India state of forest report-2019, all the given options are correct.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- As per the India state of forest report-2019, all the given options are correct.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to India state of forest report-2019:
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- Dependence of fuelwood on forests is highest in the State of Maharashtra.
- For fodder, small timber and bamboo, dependence is highest in Odisha.
- 40% of the forest cover of the country is highly to extremely fire prone.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Dependence of fuelwood on forests is highest in the State of Maharashtra, whereas, for fodder, small timber and bamboo, dependence is highest in Madhya Pradesh. It has been assessed that the annual removal of the small timber by the people living in forest fringe villages is nearly 7% of the average annual yield of forests in the country
- Fire prone forest areas of different severity classes have been mapped. The analysis reveals that 40% of the forest cover of the country is highly to extremely fire prone.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- Dependence of fuelwood on forests is highest in the State of Maharashtra, whereas, for fodder, small timber and bamboo, dependence is highest in Madhya Pradesh. It has been assessed that the annual removal of the small timber by the people living in forest fringe villages is nearly 7% of the average annual yield of forests in the country
- Fire prone forest areas of different severity classes have been mapped. The analysis reveals that 40% of the forest cover of the country is highly to extremely fire prone.
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following:
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- Very Dense Forest
- Moderately Dense Forest
- Open Forest
With reference to the different class of forest mentioned above, in terms of Percentage of Geographical area of Forest Cover, which one of the following is the correct descending order?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
Refer: http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf
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