IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE
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.
This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE!
We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail.
Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative.
Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!”
To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE
Important Note:
- Don’t forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today’s test 🙂
- After completing the 5 questions, click on ‘View Questions’ to check your score, time taken and solutions.
Test-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
- Click on – ‘Start Test’ button
- Solve Questions
- Click on ‘Test Summary’ button
- Click on ‘Finish Test’ button
- Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the test before. Hence you can not start it again.
Test is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the test.
You have to finish following test, to start this test:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have scored 0 points out of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation:
- It implements the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
- It is administered by the Ministry of human resource development
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
- It is a government organisation that manages the provident fund and pension accounts for the workforce engaged in the organized sector in India.
- It implements the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
- The Act provides for the institution of provident funds for employees in factories and other establishments.
- It is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- It is one of the world’s largest social security organisations in terms of clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
- It is a government organisation that manages the provident fund and pension accounts for the workforce engaged in the organized sector in India.
- It implements the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
- The Act provides for the institution of provident funds for employees in factories and other establishments.
- It is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- It is one of the world’s largest social security organisations in terms of clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Lantana:
- Lantana is a small perennial shrub, which forms extensive, dense and impenetrable thickets.
- It is native to Central African countries
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
- Lantana camara is a small perennial shrub, which forms extensive, dense and impenetrable thickets.
- It is native to Central and South America.
- It is an invasive species which was introduced in tropical regions as an ornamental plant (introduced in India in 1807).
- It is generally deleterious to biodiversity and is an agricultural weed.
Impact:
- The thickets covered vast tracts of land, stopping the natural light and nutrition for other flora and fauna.
- The toxic substance in its foliage and ripe berries affected the animals.
- With the herbivores not getting sufficient forage, the prey base for carnivorous animals was declining, leading to ecological disturbances in the food chain.
- In some regions, the plant has invaded pastures and shrunk the cattle grazing areas, affecting the livelihood of villagers.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
- Lantana camara is a small perennial shrub, which forms extensive, dense and impenetrable thickets.
- It is native to Central and South America.
- It is an invasive species which was introduced in tropical regions as an ornamental plant (introduced in India in 1807).
- It is generally deleterious to biodiversity and is an agricultural weed.
Impact:
- The thickets covered vast tracts of land, stopping the natural light and nutrition for other flora and fauna.
- The toxic substance in its foliage and ripe berries affected the animals.
- With the herbivores not getting sufficient forage, the prey base for carnivorous animals was declining, leading to ecological disturbances in the food chain.
- In some regions, the plant has invaded pastures and shrunk the cattle grazing areas, affecting the livelihood of villagers.
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Food Agriculture Organization:
- The first ever International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction day is observed by Food Agriculture Organization
- To monitor SDG Target 12.3, FAO has created the Food Loss Index.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
- Every year the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed on 29th September 2020.
- This is the first ever observance of the day by the Food Agriculture Organization, United Nations. It was designated by the UN in 2019 Highlights Globally 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail.
- SDG Target 12.3 says “by 2030 halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer level, and reduce food losses along production and supply chains including post-harvest losses.”
- To monitor SDG Target 12.3, FAO has created the Food Loss Index (FLI). The focus of the indicator is on percentages of food removed from the supply chain. The FLI monitors changes in these percentages over time, relative to a base period currently set at 2015, in order to track progress against SDG Target 12.3.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
- Every year the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed on 29th September 2020.
- This is the first ever observance of the day by the Food Agriculture Organization, United Nations. It was designated by the UN in 2019 Highlights Globally 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail.
- SDG Target 12.3 says “by 2030 halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer level, and reduce food losses along production and supply chains including post-harvest losses.”
- To monitor SDG Target 12.3, FAO has created the Food Loss Index (FLI). The focus of the indicator is on percentages of food removed from the supply chain. The FLI monitors changes in these percentages over time, relative to a base period currently set at 2015, in order to track progress against SDG Target 12.3.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
What is the name of the helpline started by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to provide counseling and psycho-social support to children during COVID 19?
Correct
Solution (a)
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a toll-free tele-counselling helpline number 1800-121-2830 for children affected during COVID-19 for providing counseling and psycho-social support.
- SAMVEDNA (Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance) is a Toll Free Tele counselling service -18001212830 (from Monday to Saturday 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm).
- The tele-counselling service will provide psychological first-aid and emotional support to children who are in quarantine or at COVID care centres and children who have COVID positive family members or children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19.
The tele-counselling support will cater to children all over India in various regional languages also. - Counsellors have been specially trained by the expert team of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) to address the needs of children in these difficult times.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a toll-free tele-counselling helpline number 1800-121-2830 for children affected during COVID-19 for providing counseling and psycho-social support.
- SAMVEDNA (Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance) is a Toll Free Tele counselling service -18001212830 (from Monday to Saturday 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm).
- The tele-counselling service will provide psychological first-aid and emotional support to children who are in quarantine or at COVID care centres and children who have COVID positive family members or children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19.
The tele-counselling support will cater to children all over India in various regional languages also. - Counsellors have been specially trained by the expert team of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) to address the needs of children in these difficult times.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- IUCN status of Asian elephant is Endangered
- Kerala is having highest elephant population among Indian states
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (b)
Asian Elephants: There are three subspecies of Asian elephant which are the Indian, Sumatran and Sri Lankan.
- Global Population: Estimated 20,000 to 40,000.
- The Indian subspecies has the widest range and accounts for the majority of the remaining elephants on the continent.
- There are around 28,000 elephants in India with around 25% of them in Karnataka stands first then followed by Kerala.
- IUCN Red List Status: Endangered.
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Asian Elephants: There are three subspecies of Asian elephant which are the Indian, Sumatran and Sri Lankan.
- Global Population: Estimated 20,000 to 40,000.
- The Indian subspecies has the widest range and accounts for the majority of the remaining elephants on the continent.
- There are around 28,000 elephants in India with around 25% of them in Karnataka stands first then followed by Kerala.
- IUCN Red List Status: Endangered.
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I.
