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 regarding ‘One Ocean Summit’ which took place recently
- International Seabed Authority has announced that the entire seabed will be mapped by 2030
- One Ocean Summit was organized by UNESCO in collaboration with United Nations and World Bank
- The objective is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct At One Ocean Summit (OOS), UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030. The summit was organized by France (as part of French presidency of Council of the European Union) in cooperation with United Nations and World Bank. The objective of the summit is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems Context – The summit was held recently
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Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct At One Ocean Summit (OOS), UNESCO has announced that at least 80% of the seabed will be mapped by 2030. The summit was organized by France (as part of French presidency of Council of the European Union) in cooperation with United Nations and World Bank. The objective of the summit is to mobilize international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems Context – The summit was held recently
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Project’
- The project aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can deliver better watershed management
- It is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti in association with the World Bank.
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The project aims to improve water and land conservations as well as preventing soil run-off, harvesting rainwater, regenerating natural vegetation, and replenishing the groundwater table. It also aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can develop and deliver better watershed management and development programs. This project Is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in association with the World Bank. Context – The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The project aims to improve water and land conservations as well as preventing soil run-off, harvesting rainwater, regenerating natural vegetation, and replenishing the groundwater table. It also aims to improve the capacities of the state and the central institutions so that they can develop and deliver better watershed management and development programs. This project Is a joint initiative of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in association with the World Bank. Context – The World Bank, the Government of India, the State Governments of Karnataka, and Odisha, have signed a USD 115 million deal for the Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Medaram Jatra’
- Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India celebrated by the the Koya tribe
- It is also the state festival of Telangana
- It is the only tribal festival with vedic or brahmanic influence.
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days. Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence. Context – The festival was recently celebrated.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair of India, after the Kumbh Mela, celebrated by the second-largest Tribal Community of Telangana- the Koya tribe for four days. Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara is a State Festival of Govt. of Telangana People offer bangaram/gold (jaggery) of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no vedic or brahmanic influence. Context – The festival was recently celebrated.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Marine Heat Waves’
- They have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems except high latitudes
- The average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 1000 feet goes 15-17 degrees Celsius above normal
Choose the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Marine Heat Waves have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems across all latitudes. During a Marine Heat Wave, the average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 300 feet goes 5-7 degrees Celsius above normal. Context – Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon according to a report.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Marine Heat Waves have been recorded in surface and deep waters in all types of marine ecosystems across all latitudes. During a Marine Heat Wave, the average temperatures of the ocean surface up to a depth of 300 feet goes 5-7 degrees Celsius above normal. Context – Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon according to a report.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Angadias’ a term seen in news is a
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Solution(b)
It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for courier. It is used largely in jewellery business. The cash involved is huge and it is the responsibility of the Angadia to transfer cash from one state to another for which they charge a nominal fee.
Context – They were in news.
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Solution(b)
It is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called Angadia that stands for courier. It is used largely in jewellery business. The cash involved is huge and it is the responsibility of the Angadia to transfer cash from one state to another for which they charge a nominal fee.
Context – They were in news.
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