IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN’ an annual exercise which took place recently is conducted between India and
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Solution(b)
Ex DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022, an annual exercise between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force which commenced on 27 February 2022 at Foreign Training Node, Belgaum successfully culminated on 10 March 2022 after twelve days of intense joint military training.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804800
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Ex DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022, an annual exercise between Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Force which commenced on 27 February 2022 at Foreign Training Node, Belgaum successfully culminated on 10 March 2022 after twelve days of intense joint military training.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804800
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following
- Electric motors
- LPG valves
- Automotive tyres
- Portland cement
- Freezers
Which of the following given above require mandatory ISI certification
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Solution(d)
The ISI mark is a standards-compliance mark for industrial products in India since 1955. The mark certifies that a product conforms to an Indian standard (IS) developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body of India. The ISI mark is mandatory for certain products to be sold in India, such as many of the electrical appliances like switches, electric motors, wiring cables, heaters, freezers, kitchen appliances, etc., and other products like Portland cement, LPG valves, LPG cylinders, automotive tyres etc. In the case of most other products, ISI marks are optional.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804818
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Solution(d)
The ISI mark is a standards-compliance mark for industrial products in India since 1955. The mark certifies that a product conforms to an Indian standard (IS) developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body of India. The ISI mark is mandatory for certain products to be sold in India, such as many of the electrical appliances like switches, electric motors, wiring cables, heaters, freezers, kitchen appliances, etc., and other products like Portland cement, LPG valves, LPG cylinders, automotive tyres etc. In the case of most other products, ISI marks are optional.
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804818
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU ) does not aim nor result in permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide
- Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) does not result in a net carbon positive to the atmosphere
Choose the correct statement/s
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct CCU differs from carbon capture and storage (CCS) in that CCU does not aim nor result in permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide. Instead, CCU aims to convert the captured carbon dioxide into more valuable substances or products; such as plastics, concrete or biofuel; while retaining the carbon neutrality of the production processes Although CCU does not result in a net carbon positive to the atmosphere, there are several important considerations to be taken into account. Because CO2 is a thermodynamically stable form of carbon manufacturing products from it is energy intensive. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804748
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct CCU differs from carbon capture and storage (CCS) in that CCU does not aim nor result in permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide. Instead, CCU aims to convert the captured carbon dioxide into more valuable substances or products; such as plastics, concrete or biofuel; while retaining the carbon neutrality of the production processes Although CCU does not result in a net carbon positive to the atmosphere, there are several important considerations to be taken into account. Because CO2 is a thermodynamically stable form of carbon manufacturing products from it is energy intensive. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804748
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Youth Parliament’
- The programme envisages Kishore Sabha for the students of Class IX to Class XII and Tarun Sabha for the students of Under Graduate/ Post Graduate level
- It is conducted by the Ministry of Education
Choose the correct statement/s
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The programme envisages Kishore Sabha for the students of Class IX to Class XII and Tarun Sabha for the students of Under Graduate/ Post Graduate level. All recognized educational institutions of the country are eligible for participation. It is conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804717
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The programme envisages Kishore Sabha for the students of Class IX to Class XII and Tarun Sabha for the students of Under Graduate/ Post Graduate level. All recognized educational institutions of the country are eligible for participation. It is conducted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1804717
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Collegium system came into practice in 1996 for the appointment of judges
- Collegium comprises of five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, including and headed by the Chief Justice of India.
- The recommendation of the Collegium is final and there is no scope for reconsideration
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect In the Second Judges Case (1993), Supreme Court introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the SC. In the Third Judges Case (1998), Supreme Courts on President’s reference expanded the Collegium to a five-member body, comprising the CJI and four of his senior-most colleagues The Collegium of the Supreme Court consists of 5 senior most Judges including the Chief Justice of India. The collegium, after carrying out its due deliberations behind closed doors, makes recommendations for appointments and transfers to the Union Law Ministry. In the event a name is sent back by the ministry for its reconsideration, the collegium may consider it again. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation, the protocol has it that the candidature is then cleared Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cji-rues-lack-of-women-among-hc-judges/article65211469.ece
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect In the Second Judges Case (1993), Supreme Court introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”. It added that it was not the CJI’s individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the SC. In the Third Judges Case (1998), Supreme Courts on President’s reference expanded the Collegium to a five-member body, comprising the CJI and four of his senior-most colleagues The Collegium of the Supreme Court consists of 5 senior most Judges including the Chief Justice of India. The collegium, after carrying out its due deliberations behind closed doors, makes recommendations for appointments and transfers to the Union Law Ministry. In the event a name is sent back by the ministry for its reconsideration, the collegium may consider it again. If the collegium reiterates its recommendation, the protocol has it that the candidature is then cleared Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cji-rues-lack-of-women-among-hc-judges/article65211469.ece
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