IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the countries does not share land border with UAE?
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Qatar
- Yemen
Which of the following is true?
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Solution (c)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Leishmaniasis disease was recently in news, is caused by:
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Solution (c)
- Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is found in parts of the tropics, subtropics, and southern Europe.
- Leishmaniasis is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread by the bite of infected sand flies.
- There are three types of leishmaniasis:
- Visceral leishmaniasis, which affects multiple organs and is the most serious form of the disease.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores and is the most common form.
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin and mucosal lesions.
- Visceral leishmaniasis, which is commonly known as Kala-azar in India, is fatal in over 95% of the cases, if left untreated.
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- Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is found in parts of the tropics, subtropics, and southern Europe.
- Leishmaniasis is caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, which are spread by the bite of infected sand flies.
- There are three types of leishmaniasis:
- Visceral leishmaniasis, which affects multiple organs and is the most serious form of the disease.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin sores and is the most common form.
- Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, which causes skin and mucosal lesions.
- Visceral leishmaniasis, which is commonly known as Kala-azar in India, is fatal in over 95% of the cases, if left untreated.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Long-finned pilot whales:
- The IUCN status of these whales are endangered
- These whale belongs to large species of oceanic dolphin
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
- The long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) is a large species of oceanic dolphin
- Long-finned pilot whales are known as such because of their unusually long pectoral fins.
- These are one of two species of pilot whale, along with short-finned pilot whales.
- These prefer deep temperate to subpolar oceanic waters, but they have been known to occur in coastal waters in some areas.
- They have been documented near the Antarctic sea ice and associated with the colder Benguela and Humboldt Currents, which may extend their normal range.
- Protection Status:
- CITES: Appendix II
- IUCN: Least Concern
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Solution (b)
- The long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) is a large species of oceanic dolphin
- Long-finned pilot whales are known as such because of their unusually long pectoral fins.
- These are one of two species of pilot whale, along with short-finned pilot whales.
- These prefer deep temperate to subpolar oceanic waters, but they have been known to occur in coastal waters in some areas.
- They have been documented near the Antarctic sea ice and associated with the colder Benguela and Humboldt Currents, which may extend their normal range.
- Protection Status:
- CITES: Appendix II
- IUCN: Least Concern
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge:
- This Scheme is launched by Child and women welfare
- This initiative will support cities to develop, pilot, and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young children, their caregivers and families in the public realm.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched initiative namely, the Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge that focuses on shaping cities for young children and their families.
- It is a three-year initiative that will support cities to develop, pilot, and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young children, their caregivers and families in the public realm.
- It will be open to all smart cities, other cities with more than 5,00,000 population, and capitals of states and Union territories.
- Cities will receive technical assistance and help in capacity-building to re-imagine parks and open spaces, improve access to early childhood facilities, adapt public spaces with early childhood-oriented amenities, and create accessible, safe, walkable streets for young children and families.
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Solution (b)
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched initiative namely, the Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge that focuses on shaping cities for young children and their families.
- It is a three-year initiative that will support cities to develop, pilot, and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young children, their caregivers and families in the public realm.
- It will be open to all smart cities, other cities with more than 5,00,000 population, and capitals of states and Union territories.
- Cities will receive technical assistance and help in capacity-building to re-imagine parks and open spaces, improve access to early childhood facilities, adapt public spaces with early childhood-oriented amenities, and create accessible, safe, walkable streets for young children and families.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Pinaka missile :
- The Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system
- It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
- Pinaka Mk-1 Missile is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The design and development has been carried out by Pune-based DRDO laboratories i.e. Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
- The Enhanced Pinaka Mk-1 will eventually replace the Pinaka Mk-1 missiles, which are currently used by regiments of the Indian Army along India’s frontiers with China and Pakistan.
- The Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow.
- It acts as a key tactic of long-range artillery battle as the launchers have to ‘shoot and scoot’ to ensure they themselves do not become the targets, especially being detectable due to its back blast.
- The development of the Pinaka was started by the DRDO in the late 1980s as an alternative to the Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher systems of Russian make called like the ‘Grad’.
- While the Mark-1 has a range of 38 km, the enhanced version of Mark-1 has a range of 45 km and some key additional features.
- DRDO has also developed and successfully tested the Mk-II which has a range of around 60 km.
- The Guided Pinaka system has a range of 75 km and has integrated navigation, control and guidance system to improve the end accuracy and enhance the range.
- The navigation system of Guided Pinaka missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
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Solution (c)
- Pinaka Mk-1 Missile is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The design and development has been carried out by Pune-based DRDO laboratories i.e. Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
- The Enhanced Pinaka Mk-1 will eventually replace the Pinaka Mk-1 missiles, which are currently used by regiments of the Indian Army along India’s frontiers with China and Pakistan.
- The Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow.
- It acts as a key tactic of long-range artillery battle as the launchers have to ‘shoot and scoot’ to ensure they themselves do not become the targets, especially being detectable due to its back blast.
- The development of the Pinaka was started by the DRDO in the late 1980s as an alternative to the Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher systems of Russian make called like the ‘Grad’.
- While the Mark-1 has a range of 38 km, the enhanced version of Mark-1 has a range of 45 km and some key additional features.
- DRDO has also developed and successfully tested the Mk-II which has a range of around 60 km.
- The Guided Pinaka system has a range of 75 km and has integrated navigation, control and guidance system to improve the end accuracy and enhance the range.
- The navigation system of Guided Pinaka missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
