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
With reference to United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), consider the following statements
- Voting in the General Assembly on certain important questions is by a three-fourth majority of those present and voting
- The resolutions passed by the General Assembly do not have the binding forces over the member nations
- Emergency special sessions of the UNGA can be called by the Security Council, if supported by at least eight members
Select the correct statements
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Although the resolutions passed by the General Assembly do not have the binding forces over the member nations (apart from budgetary measures), pursuant to its Uniting for Peace resolution of November 1950 (resolution 377 (V)), the Assembly may also take action if the Security Council fails to act, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member, in a case where there appears to be a threat to the peace, breach of the peace or act of aggression Voting in the General Assembly on certain important questions—namely recommendations on peace and security; budgetary concerns; and the election, admission, suspension or expulsion of members—is by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting. Other questions are decided by a simple majority Emergency special sessions can be called by the Security Council, if supported by at least seven members, or by a majority of Member States of the United Nations. If enough votes are had, the Assembly must meet within 24 hours, with Members being notified at least twelve hours before the opening of the session Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-faces-more-tough-choices-at-unsc-ungaover-ukraine/article65090613.ece
Incorrect
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Although the resolutions passed by the General Assembly do not have the binding forces over the member nations (apart from budgetary measures), pursuant to its Uniting for Peace resolution of November 1950 (resolution 377 (V)), the Assembly may also take action if the Security Council fails to act, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member, in a case where there appears to be a threat to the peace, breach of the peace or act of aggression Voting in the General Assembly on certain important questions—namely recommendations on peace and security; budgetary concerns; and the election, admission, suspension or expulsion of members—is by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting. Other questions are decided by a simple majority Emergency special sessions can be called by the Security Council, if supported by at least seven members, or by a majority of Member States of the United Nations. If enough votes are had, the Assembly must meet within 24 hours, with Members being notified at least twelve hours before the opening of the session Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-faces-more-tough-choices-at-unsc-ungaover-ukraine/article65090613.ece
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘SWIFT’ a mechanism often seen in news is related to
Correct
Solution(d)
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, legally S.W.I.F.T. SC, is a Belgian cooperative society providing services related to the execution of financial transactions and payments between banks worldwide. Its principal function is to serve as the main messaging network through which international payments are initiated.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/west-unleashes-swift-bans-more-crushing-penalties-on-russia/article65090347.ece?homepage=true
Incorrect
Solution(d)
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, legally S.W.I.F.T. SC, is a Belgian cooperative society providing services related to the execution of financial transactions and payments between banks worldwide. Its principal function is to serve as the main messaging network through which international payments are initiated.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/west-unleashes-swift-bans-more-crushing-penalties-on-russia/article65090347.ece?homepage=true
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following group of countries border Russia?
Correct
Solution(c)
Russia is bounded to the north and east by the Arctic and Pacific oceans, and it has small frontages in the northwest on the Baltic Sea at St. Petersburg and at the detached Russian oblast (region) of Kaliningrad (a part of what was once East Prussia annexed in 1945), which also abuts Poland and Lithuania. To the south Russia borders North Korea, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. To the southwest and west it borders Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, and Estonia, as well as Finland and Norway
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/explained-why-did-vladimir-putin-bring-up-the-disintegration-of-the-ussr-prior-to-declaring-war-on-ukraine/article65086877.ece
Incorrect
Solution(c)
Russia is bounded to the north and east by the Arctic and Pacific oceans, and it has small frontages in the northwest on the Baltic Sea at St. Petersburg and at the detached Russian oblast (region) of Kaliningrad (a part of what was once East Prussia annexed in 1945), which also abuts Poland and Lithuania. To the south Russia borders North Korea, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. To the southwest and west it borders Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, and Estonia, as well as Finland and Norway
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/explained-why-did-vladimir-putin-bring-up-the-disintegration-of-the-ussr-prior-to-declaring-war-on-ukraine/article65086877.ece
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Environment Programme
- The United Nations Environment Assembly is UNEP’s governing body which meets every two years
- UNEP hosts the secretariats of The Minamata Convention on Mercury and Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants among others
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The United Nations Environment Assembly is UNEP’s governing body. Created in 2012 to replace the Governing Council, it currently has 193 members and meets every two years UNEP hosts the secretariats of several multilateral environmental agreements and research bodies, including The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), The Minamata Convention on Mercury, The Convention on Migratory Species and The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Poluutants. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tackling-the-plastic-problem/article65090764.ece
Incorrect
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The United Nations Environment Assembly is UNEP’s governing body. Created in 2012 to replace the Governing Council, it currently has 193 members and meets every two years UNEP hosts the secretariats of several multilateral environmental agreements and research bodies, including The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), The Minamata Convention on Mercury, The Convention on Migratory Species and The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Poluutants. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tackling-the-plastic-problem/article65090764.ece
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to disinvestment in India, consider the following statements
- Proceeds from disinvestment are shown under capital receipts in the budget of the Government
- Disinvestment earnings have been rising consistently in the last five years
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Proceeds from disinvestment in India form a part of capital receipts in the budget of the Government of India Disinvestment earnings have varied over the last five years. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/towards-another-milestone-in-the-disinvestment-journey-7793696/
Incorrect
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Proceeds from disinvestment in India form a part of capital receipts in the budget of the Government of India Disinvestment earnings have varied over the last five years. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/towards-another-milestone-in-the-disinvestment-journey-7793696/
- 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