UPSC Quiz – 2020 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 7]

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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.

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1. Question 1 of 5

   1. Question

   ‘Huli Vesha’ or ‘Pili Yesais’ is a folk dance associated with which of the following states?

   • a) Karnataka
   • b) Tamil Nadu
   • c) Odisha
   • d) Chhattisgarh
   Correct
   

   Solution (a)

   Huli Vesha or Pili Yesais a folk dance famous in coastal Karnataka performed during Navratri to honour the Goddess Durga whose favoured animal is the tiger.

   Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1626176

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   Solution (a)

   Huli Vesha or Pili Yesais a folk dance famous in coastal Karnataka performed during Navratri to honour the Goddess Durga whose favoured animal is the tiger.

   Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1626176
2. Question 2 of 5

   2. Question

   Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Dzukou valley’.

   1. It is situated between Manipur and Mizoram.
   2. It is the crater base of an extinct volcano.

   Select the correct statements

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
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   Solution (b)

   Dzukou valley situated between Manipur and Nagaland which is the crater base of an extinct volcano and most famous Dzukoulily is found only in this region.

   THINK!

   • Sangti Valley, Tawang
   • Losar Festival
   • Hornbill festival

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   Solution (b)

   Dzukou valley situated between Manipur and Nagaland which is the crater base of an extinct volcano and most famous Dzukoulily is found only in this region.

   THINK!

   • Sangti Valley, Tawang
   • Losar Festival
   • Hornbill festival
3. Question 3 of 5

   3. Question

   Consider the following statements with respect to ‘RTGS’ & ‘NEFT’ payment system.

   1. RTGS is the largest mode for online high-value transactions.
   2. Transactions under RTGS are processed continuously on real time basis, whereas NEFT transactions are processed in batches of half-hourly intervals.

   Select the correct statements

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct
   

   Solution (c)

   The RBI-operated Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, the largest mode for online high-value transactions. RTGS and NEFT combined account for a little over 90 per cent of total payments in the country. Transactions under RTGS are processed continuously on real time basis, whereas NEFT transactions are processed in batches of half-hourly intervals.

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-digital-payments-covid-19-lockdown-6461360/

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   Solution (c)

   The RBI-operated Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, the largest mode for online high-value transactions. RTGS and NEFT combined account for a little over 90 per cent of total payments in the country. Transactions under RTGS are processed continuously on real time basis, whereas NEFT transactions are processed in batches of half-hourly intervals.

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/india-digital-payments-covid-19-lockdown-6461360/
4. Question 4 of 5

   4. Question

   Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gateway Lunar Orbit outpost’.

   1. It is a mission by the European Space Agency.
   2. It is being launched to replace the International Space Station (ISS).

   Select the correct statements

   • a) 1 only
   • b) 2 only
   • c) Both 1 and 2
   • d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct
   

   Solution (d)

   NASA’s Gateway Lunar Orbit outpost

   Essentially, the Gateway is a small spaceship that will orbit the Moon, meant for astronaut missions to the Moon and later, for expeditions to Mars. It will act as a temporary office and living quarters for astronauts, distanced at about 250,000 miles from Earth. 

    

   Further, astronauts will use the Gateway at least once per year and not stay around the year like they do on the International Space Station (ISS). 

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-nasas-gateway-lunar-orbiting-outpost-6460219/

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   Solution (d)

   NASA’s Gateway Lunar Orbit outpost

   Essentially, the Gateway is a small spaceship that will orbit the Moon, meant for astronaut missions to the Moon and later, for expeditions to Mars. It will act as a temporary office and living quarters for astronauts, distanced at about 250,000 miles from Earth. 

    

   Further, astronauts will use the Gateway at least once per year and not stay around the year like they do on the International Space Station (ISS). 

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-nasas-gateway-lunar-orbiting-outpost-6460219/
5. Question 5 of 5

   5. Question

   Which of the following tests are used to check COVID-19?

   1. RT-PCR
   2. ELISA
   3. TrueNat
   4. Rapid Antibody

   Select the correct code:

   • a) 1, 2 and 3
   • b) 2, 3 and 4
   • c) 1, 3 and 4
   • d) All of the above
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   Solution (d)

   

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-india-tests-for-covid-19-6459048/

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   Solution (d)

   

   Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-india-tests-for-covid-19-6459048/