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
- The power to frame a law prescribing a requirement of residence in a particular state lies with parliament only
- Reservation of jobs for locals violate right to equality only
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Article 16(3) empowers the Parliament to make a law “prescribing” a requirement of residence for jobs in a particular state. This power vests solely in the Parliament, not state legislatures It not only violates right to equality(Article 14,16) but also right to freedom under Article 19 (as outsiders won’t be able to effectively do any job of their choice in the state) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hc-stays-haryana-law-on-75-job-quota-for-locals/article38370119.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Article 16(3) empowers the Parliament to make a law “prescribing” a requirement of residence for jobs in a particular state. This power vests solely in the Parliament, not state legislatures It not only violates right to equality(Article 14,16) but also right to freedom under Article 19 (as outsiders won’t be able to effectively do any job of their choice in the state) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hc-stays-haryana-law-on-75-job-quota-for-locals/article38370119.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Shivay , Siddhi , Pravega ’ seen in news recently are
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA)’
- The funds received under this provision are shared equally between centre and states
- It has been established by amending Forest Conservation Act of 1980
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Act established a National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state. The State Funds will receive 90% of the payments while National Fund will receive remaining 10%. CAMPA Act or Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act is an Indian legislation that established the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-curious-case-of-meghalayas-covid-19-relief-package/article38372608.ece
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Act established a National Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of India and State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state. The State Funds will receive 90% of the payments while National Fund will receive remaining 10%. CAMPA Act or Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act is an Indian legislation that established the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-curious-case-of-meghalayas-covid-19-relief-package/article38372608.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs of regions sometimes mentioned in news vs Country
- Shabwa: Nigeria
- Idlib: Syria
- Minsk: Belarus
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Shabwa is a province in Yemen Idlib is province in north-western Syria. Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/yemen-government-forces-sweep-through-marib/article38330394.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/joe-biden-says-islamic-state-leader-killed-during-us-raid-in-syria/article38371296.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-deploys-more-troops-in-belarus-says-nato/article38372955.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Shabwa is a province in Yemen Idlib is province in north-western Syria. Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/yemen-government-forces-sweep-through-marib/article38330394.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/joe-biden-says-islamic-state-leader-killed-during-us-raid-in-syria/article38371296.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-deploys-more-troops-in-belarus-says-nato/article38372955.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘River Cities Alliance’
- It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of World bank and UN-Water
- The Alliance is open to all river cities of India
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The River Cities Alliance (RCA) has been launched by Ministry of Jal Shakti along with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation. The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1795103
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The River Cities Alliance (RCA) has been launched by Ministry of Jal Shakti along with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with the objective to provide the member cities with a platform to discuss and exchange information on aspects that are vital for sustainable management of urban rivers, sharing best practices and supporting innovation. The Alliance is open to all river cities of India. Any river city can join the Alliance at any time. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1795103
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