IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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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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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A cess is a tax on tax, levied by the government for a specific purpose.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- A cess is a tax on tax, levied by the government for a specific purpose.
- It is levied on the tax payable and not on the taxable income.
- For the taxpayer, cess is equivalent to a surcharge on tax.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes.
- Examples: Clean environment cess, Education cess, Krishi Kalyan cess, Infrastructure Cess etc.
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Solution (c)
- A cess is a tax on tax, levied by the government for a specific purpose.
- It is levied on the tax payable and not on the taxable income.
- For the taxpayer, cess is equivalent to a surcharge on tax.
- A cess can be levied on both direct and indirect taxes.
- Examples: Clean environment cess, Education cess, Krishi Kalyan cess, Infrastructure Cess etc.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA):
- For becoming a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
- India is a member of CICA
- Administrative body of CICA is located in Tajikistan
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
- It an inter-governmental forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.
- The idea of convening the CICA was first proposed by the First President of Kazakhstan in 1992. CICA Secretariat, the administrative body of CICA is located in Kazakhstan.
- For becoming a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
- Presently, CICA has 27 Member States (Including India), accounting for 99% of the territory and population of Asia.Eight countries and five multi-national organizations, including United Nations, have the observer status.
- Current Chair of CICA is held by Tajikistan.
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Solution (a)
Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
- It an inter-governmental forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.
- The idea of convening the CICA was first proposed by the First President of Kazakhstan in 1992. CICA Secretariat, the administrative body of CICA is located in Kazakhstan.
- For becoming a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
- Presently, CICA has 27 Member States (Including India), accounting for 99% of the territory and population of Asia.Eight countries and five multi-national organizations, including United Nations, have the observer status.
- Current Chair of CICA is held by Tajikistan.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Prithvi-II is a ballistic missile which was recently in news Which of the following is true above prithvi-II missile?
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Solution (a)
India conducted a night test of the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the integrated test range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast.
- Prithvi is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation of India.
- It was also the first missile to be developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
- The liquid-fueled Prithvi, which was the first nuclear-capable missile to be inducted into the tri-Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC) in 2003.
- It uses an advanced inertial guidance system with maneuvering trajectory to hit its target.
- Strike Range: 350 km.
- It can carry 500 to 1,000-kg payloads.
- Two versions Prithvi are now in service and a third is under development.
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Solution (a)
India conducted a night test of the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the integrated test range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast.
- Prithvi is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation of India.
- It was also the first missile to be developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
- The liquid-fueled Prithvi, which was the first nuclear-capable missile to be inducted into the tri-Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC) in 2003.
- It uses an advanced inertial guidance system with maneuvering trajectory to hit its target.
- Strike Range: 350 km.
- It can carry 500 to 1,000-kg payloads.
- Two versions Prithvi are now in service and a third is under development.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Jnanpith Award:
- Jnanpith Award is an Indian literary award presented annually to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature“.
- 2019 Jnanpith Award was given to Kannada Language
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
- Renowned Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri was conferred the Jnanpith award. Akkitham is the only living poet being called Mahakavi (great poet) in Malayalam.
- Jnanpith award is India’s highest literary award.
- It was constituted in 1961 by Bharatiya Jnanpith trust.
- It is given each year for authors for their immense contribution towards their respective language and literature.
- 2019 Jnanpith Award was given to Malayalam Language to Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
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Solution (a)
- Renowned Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri was conferred the Jnanpith award. Akkitham is the only living poet being called Mahakavi (great poet) in Malayalam.
- Jnanpith award is India’s highest literary award.
- It was constituted in 1961 by Bharatiya Jnanpith trust.
- It is given each year for authors for their immense contribution towards their respective language and literature.
- 2019 Jnanpith Award was given to Malayalam Language to Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following country is not a member of G4 group?
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Solution (d)
G-4
- Members : India, Brazil, Germany and Japan
- All members support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council
- Formed in 2004
- Each of these four countries have figured among the elected non-permanent members of the council since the UN’s establishment.
- Their economic and political influence has grown significantly in the last decades, reaching a scope comparable to the permanent members (P5)
- G4 campaigns for U.N. Reforms, including more representation for developing countries, both in the permanent and non-permanent categories, in the UNSC
- France supports inclusion of G4 and an African representative as permanent member with no objection to the veto power being extended to new permanent members. UK supports G4 as new members but without veto power.
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Solution (d)
G-4
- Members : India, Brazil, Germany and Japan
- All members support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council
- Formed in 2004
- Each of these four countries have figured among the elected non-permanent members of the council since the UN’s establishment.
- Their economic and political influence has grown significantly in the last decades, reaching a scope comparable to the permanent members (P5)
- G4 campaigns for U.N. Reforms, including more representation for developing countries, both in the permanent and non-permanent categories, in the UNSC
- France supports inclusion of G4 and an African representative as permanent member with no objection to the veto power being extended to new permanent members. UK supports G4 as new members but without veto power.
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