INSIGHTS CURRENT Affairs RTM - 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsHe wrote ‘Raja Yoga’, ‘Jnana Yoga’, ‘Karma Yoga’; perhaps best known for his speech which began with the words “Sisters and brothers of America …,” in which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893. He was
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- He was a true luminary, credited with enlightening the western world about Hinduism.
- He was an ardent disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India.
- He pushed for national integration in colonial India, and his famous speech remains as the one that he gave in Chicago in 1893 (Parliament of the World Religions).
- In 1984 the Government of India declared that 12 January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, will be celebrated as National Youth Day.
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- He was a true luminary, credited with enlightening the western world about Hinduism.
- He was an ardent disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India.
- He pushed for national integration in colonial India, and his famous speech remains as the one that he gave in Chicago in 1893 (Parliament of the World Religions).
- In 1984 the Government of India declared that 12 January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, will be celebrated as National Youth Day.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Subramaniya Bharathi:
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- He was a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
- He published the sensational “Sudesa Geethangal” in 1908.
- He declared that there were only two castes-men and women and nothing more than that.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: He was a poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tamil Nadu.
- S2: He published the sensational “Sudesa Geethangal” in 1908.
- S3: He was against caste system. He declared that there were only two castes-men and women and nothing more than that. Above all, he himself had removed his sacred thread.
- He condemned certain Shastras that denigrated women. He believed in the equality of humankind and criticised many preachers for mixing their personal prejudices while teaching the Gita and the Vedas.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/who-was-subramaniya-bharathiyar-2/
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Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- S1: He was a poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tamil Nadu.
- S2: He published the sensational “Sudesa Geethangal” in 1908.
- S3: He was against caste system. He declared that there were only two castes-men and women and nothing more than that. Above all, he himself had removed his sacred thread.
- He condemned certain Shastras that denigrated women. He believed in the equality of humankind and criticised many preachers for mixing their personal prejudices while teaching the Gita and the Vedas.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/who-was-subramaniya-bharathiyar-2/
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT):
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- It is a quasi-judicial body which was formed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
- It is headed by a judicial member who is supposed to be a retired or serving judge of a Supreme Court.
- It deals with matters mainly related to company’s law and the insolvency law.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body which was formed under The Companies Act 2013.
- S2: NCLT is headed by a judicial member who is supposed to be a retired or serving judge of a High Court.
- S3: NCLT is the adjudicating authority for the insolvency resolution process for companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/about-nclt-and-itat/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation: here the directive word is incorrect!!
- S1: National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body which was formed under The Companies Act 2013.
- S2: NCLT is headed by a judicial member who is supposed to be a retired or serving judge of a High Court.
- S3: NCLT is the adjudicating authority for the insolvency resolution process for companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/about-nclt-and-itat/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhat is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cas9 (CRISPR associated protein 9) is a protein which plays a vital role in the immunological defense of certain bacteria against DNA viruses, and which is heavily utilized in genetic engineering applications. Its main function is to cut DNA and therefore it can alter a cell’s genome.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/crispr-to-control-growth-of-mosquitoes/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Cas9 (CRISPR associated protein 9) is a protein which plays a vital role in the immunological defense of certain bacteria against DNA viruses, and which is heavily utilized in genetic engineering applications. Its main function is to cut DNA and therefore it can alter a cell’s genome.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/crispr-to-control-growth-of-mosquitoes/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
Disease Vector
- Dengue fever Aedes aegypti
- Zika Lice
- Chikungunya Fleas
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors.
- List of vector-borne diseases, according to their vector
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/crispr-to-control-growth-of-mosquitoes/
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Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors.
- List of vector-borne diseases, according to their vector
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/crispr-to-control-growth-of-mosquitoes/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is a government initiative to deal with cybercrime in India.
- Its creation was recommended in 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that was tasked with studying the Kargil Review Committee (1999) report.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is the integrated intelligence master database structure for counter-terrorism purpose connecting databases of various core security agencies under Government of India collecting comprehensive patterns procured from 21 different organizations that can be readily accessed by security agencies round the clock.
- S2: NATGRID, which was conceptualised in 2009, is said to be the brainchild of the then home minister P Chidambaram, who mooted the idea in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/national-intelligence-grid-or-natgrid/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- S1: The National Intelligence Grid or NATGRID is the integrated intelligence master database structure for counter-terrorism purpose connecting databases of various core security agencies under Government of India collecting comprehensive patterns procured from 21 different organizations that can be readily accessed by security agencies round the clock.
- S2: NATGRID, which was conceptualised in 2009, is said to be the brainchild of the then home minister P Chidambaram, who mooted the idea in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/national-intelligence-grid-or-natgrid/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas, consider the following statements:
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- It is a twin-engine lightweight multi-role fighter jet.
- It is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- It has a limited reach of a little over 760-km.
Which of the given statements above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Tejas is a single-engine lightweight multi-role fighter jet.
- S2: It is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- S3: LCA Tejas has a limited reach of a little over 400-km. It will be mainly used for close air-to-ground operations.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Tejas is a single-engine lightweight multi-role fighter jet.
- S2: It is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
- S3: LCA Tejas has a limited reach of a little over 400-km. It will be mainly used for close air-to-ground operations.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
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- Subansiri River originates in the Tibet Plateau and enters India through Mishmi hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Which of the given statements above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Subansiri River (gold river), originates in the Tibet Plateau and enters India through Miri hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
- S2: It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra contributing 7.92% of the Brahmaputra’s total flow.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: Subansiri River (gold river), originates in the Tibet Plateau and enters India through Miri hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
- S2: It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra contributing 7.92% of the Brahmaputra’s total flow.
Refer: Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘Samvatsari’?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a festival celebrated by the Jain community, especially the Shwetambara sect.
- It is the last day of an eight-day observance of prayers called Paryushana Parva or Paryushana.
- It falls on Shukla Panchami each year in the Jain calendar month of Bhadrapada (somewhere between the middle of August and September in the Gregorian calendar).
- Samvatsari is also known as the Day of Forgiveness.
Refer:Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- It is a festival celebrated by the Jain community, especially the Shwetambara sect.
- It is the last day of an eight-day observance of prayers called Paryushana Parva or Paryushana.
- It falls on Shukla Panchami each year in the Jain calendar month of Bhadrapada (somewhere between the middle of August and September in the Gregorian calendar).
- Samvatsari is also known as the Day of Forgiveness.
Refer:Facts for Prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2021/09/13/mission-2022-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-13-september-2021/
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsIn which of the following state is Sitanadi Udanti Tiger Reserve located?
Correct
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- THOUSANDS OF tribals living in villages located in the core areas of Sitanadi Udanti Tiger Reserve are demanding that their Community Forest Resource rights be recognised.
- It is located in the Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh.
- What the law says about the rights
- SECTION 3 (1) (i) of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 gives right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any community forest resource which the tribals have been traditionally protecting and conserving for sustainable use. For recognition of Community Forest Resource rights, traditional boundary of a tribal village is recognised, empowering the gram sabha of the village to take decisions on protection, regeneration, conservation and management of the forest and its produce.
Incorrect
Ans: (c)
Explanation:
- THOUSANDS OF tribals living in villages located in the core areas of Sitanadi Udanti Tiger Reserve are demanding that their Community Forest Resource rights be recognised.
- It is located in the Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh.
- What the law says about the rights
- SECTION 3 (1) (i) of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 gives right to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any community forest resource which the tribals have been traditionally protecting and conserving for sustainable use. For recognition of Community Forest Resource rights, traditional boundary of a tribal village is recognised, empowering the gram sabha of the village to take decisions on protection, regeneration, conservation and management of the forest and its produce.
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