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.
Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative.
Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!”
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 regarding ‘The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)’
- It is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces
- The law divides the marine areas into three zones namely – Territorial sea, Contiguous zone and Exclusive Economic Zone
- International Seabed Authority and International Maritime Organization were established under this convention
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones. It divides marine areas into five main zones namely- Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the High Seas The Convention has created three new institutions on the international scene : – - The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- The International Seabed Authority
- The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/use-international-law-call-out-chinas-violations/article65071384.ece
Incorrect
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It is the only international convention which stipulates a framework for state jurisdiction in maritime spaces. It provides a different legal status to different maritime zones. It divides marine areas into five main zones namely- Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the High Seas The Convention has created three new institutions on the international scene : – - The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- The International Seabed Authority
- The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/use-international-law-call-out-chinas-violations/article65071384.ece
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Snapback mechanism’ seen in news recently is used in the context of
Correct
Solution(b)
Snapback mechanism is a clause in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action(JCPOA) /Iran nuclear deal , that would allow the signatories to reimpose, or “snapback,” all sanctions if Iran failed to comply with the agreement.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-mps-put-forth-conditions-for-reviving-nuclear-deal/article65068689.ece
Incorrect
Solution(b)
Snapback mechanism is a clause in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action(JCPOA) /Iran nuclear deal , that would allow the signatories to reimpose, or “snapback,” all sanctions if Iran failed to comply with the agreement.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-mps-put-forth-conditions-for-reviving-nuclear-deal/article65068689.ece
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Presidential fleet review’
- It takes place once during the term of every President
- There is no bar on participation of foreign ships in the fleet review
- It takes place every five years
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect President’s Fleet Review is the President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. It takes place once under every President, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces. The reviews in 2001 and 2016 were International Fleet Reviews, in which some vessels from other countries also participated. The Indian Navy too has participated in international fleet reviews in other countries, including Australia, America, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UK There have been 11 President’s Fleet Reviews since Independence. The first was conducted in 1953, under Dr Rajendra Prasad. The next one was done not by the President but by the then Defence Minister, Y B Chavan, in 1964. Since then, it has been the President reviewing the fleet. The longest gap between reviews was of 12 years — between 1989 (President R Venkatraman) and when 2001 (President K R Narayanan). The last one was done in 2016, under President Pranab Mukherjee Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/presidential-fleet-review-what-navy-displays-significance-7782867/
Incorrect
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect President’s Fleet Review is the President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. It takes place once under every President, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces. The reviews in 2001 and 2016 were International Fleet Reviews, in which some vessels from other countries also participated. The Indian Navy too has participated in international fleet reviews in other countries, including Australia, America, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UK There have been 11 President’s Fleet Reviews since Independence. The first was conducted in 1953, under Dr Rajendra Prasad. The next one was done not by the President but by the then Defence Minister, Y B Chavan, in 1964. Since then, it has been the President reviewing the fleet. The longest gap between reviews was of 12 years — between 1989 (President R Venkatraman) and when 2001 (President K R Narayanan). The last one was done in 2016, under President Pranab Mukherjee Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/presidential-fleet-review-what-navy-displays-significance-7782867/
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Open Acreage Licensing Policy’, consider the following statements
- This policy comes under New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP)
- This mechanism allows the investors to carve out blocks of their choice by assessing E&P data available at NDR
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct This policy comes under Hydrogen Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP) Under HELP, Open Acreage Licensing (OALP) mechanism has been launched which allows the investors to carve out blocks of their choice by assessing E&P data available at NDR & by submitting an Expression of Interest (EoI). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/cairn-vedanta-makes-oil-discovery-in-rajasthan-block/article65071970.ece
Incorrect
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct This policy comes under Hydrogen Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP) Under HELP, Open Acreage Licensing (OALP) mechanism has been launched which allows the investors to carve out blocks of their choice by assessing E&P data available at NDR & by submitting an Expression of Interest (EoI). Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/cairn-vedanta-makes-oil-discovery-in-rajasthan-block/article65071970.ece
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- A subunit vaccine is a vaccine that contains only the antigenic parts such as proteins, polysaccharides or peptides
- These vaccines have reduced immunogenicity compared to attenuated vaccines
- These vaccines are not temperature sensitive
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct A subunit vaccine is a vaccine that contains purified parts of the pathogen that are antigenic, or necessary to elicit a protective immune response. A “subunit” vaccine doesn’t contain the whole pathogen, unlike live attenuated or inactivated vaccine, but contains only the antigenic parts such as proteins, polysaccharides or peptides The disadvantage of this vaccine is reduced immunogenicity compared to attenuated vaccines The advantage of this vaccine is that it can withstand changes in conditions (e.g. temperature, light exposure, humidity) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/covid-19-vaccine-corbevax-gets-eua-for-the-12-to-18-years-age-group/article65071684.ece
Incorrect
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct A subunit vaccine is a vaccine that contains purified parts of the pathogen that are antigenic, or necessary to elicit a protective immune response. A “subunit” vaccine doesn’t contain the whole pathogen, unlike live attenuated or inactivated vaccine, but contains only the antigenic parts such as proteins, polysaccharides or peptides The disadvantage of this vaccine is reduced immunogenicity compared to attenuated vaccines The advantage of this vaccine is that it can withstand changes in conditions (e.g. temperature, light exposure, humidity) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/covid-19-vaccine-corbevax-gets-eua-for-the-12-to-18-years-age-group/article65071684.ece
- Current Affairs Quiz, IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz, IAS UPSC Current Affairs Quiz, IAS UPSC Prelims Quiz, IASbaba's Current Affairs Prelims Quiz, IASbaba's Daily Quiz, IASbaba's UPSC Quiz, Prelims Current Affairs Quiz, UPSC Current Affairs Quiz, UPSC Current Affairs Quiz IASbaba, UPSC Daily Current Affair Quiz, UPSC IAS Daily Quiz
