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 ‘Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology’
- SFDR is a missile propulsion system that utilizes a solid fueled air-breathing ramjet technology
- The SFDR-based propulsion enables the missile to intercept aerial threats at very long range at supersonic speeds
- It is an extremely long-range missile with a projected range of 3500 km
Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet is a missile propulsion system that includes a thrust modulated ducted rocket with a reduced smoke nozzle-less missile booster. The thrust modulation in the system is achieved using a hot gas flow controller. The system utilises a solid fuelled air-breathing ramjet engine. The SFDR-based propulsion enables the missile to intercept aerial threats at very long range at supersonic speeds. It is an extremely long-range missile with a projected range of 350 km. Context – DRDO successfully flight tested SFDR technology
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet is a missile propulsion system that includes a thrust modulated ducted rocket with a reduced smoke nozzle-less missile booster. The thrust modulation in the system is achieved using a hot gas flow controller. The system utilises a solid fuelled air-breathing ramjet engine. The SFDR-based propulsion enables the missile to intercept aerial threats at very long range at supersonic speeds. It is an extremely long-range missile with a projected range of 350 km. Context – DRDO successfully flight tested SFDR technology
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme to develop governance capabilities of Panchayat Raj Institutions(PRIs)
- The scheme extends to all states and UTs and also includes institutions of rural local governments where panchayats do not exist
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct RGSA is implemented as a core Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for four years viz., from 2018-19 to 2021-22 with State and Central shares. The sharing ratio for the State components will be in the ratio of 60:40 except NE and Hilly States, where the Central and State Ratio will be 90:10. For all UTs, the Central share will be 100%. This scheme extends to all States and UTs of the country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not exist. Context – The Government extended RGSA for another five years.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct RGSA is implemented as a core Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for four years viz., from 2018-19 to 2021-22 with State and Central shares. The sharing ratio for the State components will be in the ratio of 60:40 except NE and Hilly States, where the Central and State Ratio will be 90:10. For all UTs, the Central share will be 100%. This scheme extends to all States and UTs of the country and will also include institutions of rural local government in non-Part IX areas, where Panchayats do not exist. Context – The Government extended RGSA for another five years.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)’, consider the following statements
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations established by the UN Charter
- It is elected by the UN General Assembly for a period of two years
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The United Nations Economic and Social Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the fifteen specialised agencies, the eight functional commissions, and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction. It was established by the UN charter in 1945. The Council consists of 54 Member States, which are elected yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms. Seats on the Council are allocated ensuring equitable geographic rotation among the United Nations regional groups, with 14 being allocated to the African Group, 11 to the Asia-Pacific Group, 6 to the Eastern European Group, 10 to the Latin American and Caribbean Group and 13 to the Western European and Others Group Context – India was elected to four bodies of the UN ECOSOC
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The United Nations Economic and Social Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the fifteen specialised agencies, the eight functional commissions, and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction. It was established by the UN charter in 1945. The Council consists of 54 Member States, which are elected yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms. Seats on the Council are allocated ensuring equitable geographic rotation among the United Nations regional groups, with 14 being allocated to the African Group, 11 to the Asia-Pacific Group, 6 to the Eastern European Group, 10 to the Latin American and Caribbean Group and 13 to the Western European and Others Group Context – India was elected to four bodies of the UN ECOSOC
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following countries
- Djibouti
- Qatar
- Ethiopia
- Sudan
- Eritrea
Which of the countries mentioned above border Red Sea
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Solution(b)
A total of 6 countries of Asia and Africa, border the Red Sea. The countries of Yemen and Saudi Arabia border the Red Sea to the east. The Red Sea is bordered by Egypt to the north and west, and by Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti to the west.
Context – Red sea was in news due to Yemen crisis.
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Solution(b)
A total of 6 countries of Asia and Africa, border the Red Sea. The countries of Yemen and Saudi Arabia border the Red Sea to the east. The Red Sea is bordered by Egypt to the north and west, and by Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti to the west.
Context – Red sea was in news due to Yemen crisis.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise’
- It is launched with an aim to simulate a response to major cyber security breach to a critical infrastructure
- It is conducted by CERT-IN and I4C
- The participants will be trained on Intrusion Detection Techniques, Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling & Penetration Testing
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct It is launched with the aim to train senior management and technical personnel of Government/Critical Sector organisations and agencies on contemporary cyber threats and handling cyber incidents and response. The program is being conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), Govt. of India in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as the Knowledge Partner and supported by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The participants will be trained on various key cyber security areas such as Intrusion Detection Techniques, Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling & Penetration Testing, Network Protocols & Data Flows, Digital Forensics, Context – The exercise was conducted recently
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct It is launched with the aim to train senior management and technical personnel of Government/Critical Sector organisations and agencies on contemporary cyber threats and handling cyber incidents and response. The program is being conducted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), Govt. of India in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as the Knowledge Partner and supported by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The participants will be trained on various key cyber security areas such as Intrusion Detection Techniques, Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP), Vulnerability Handling & Penetration Testing, Network Protocols & Data Flows, Digital Forensics, Context – The exercise was conducted recently
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