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
With reference to ‘International court of Justice’, consider the following statements
- The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN)
- The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries
- All member states of the UN are party to the ICJ Statute and may initiate contentious cases
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its rulings and opinions serving as primary sources of international law. All member states of the UN are party to the ICJ Statute and may initiate contentious cases; however, advisory proceedings may only be submitted by certain UN organs and agencies. Context – Germany withdrew case against Italy over World War II at ICJ
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The International Court of Justice is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its rulings and opinions serving as primary sources of international law. All member states of the UN are party to the ICJ Statute and may initiate contentious cases; however, advisory proceedings may only be submitted by certain UN organs and agencies. Context – Germany withdrew case against Italy over World War II at ICJ
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘HYBRIT’ a term seen in news is used in the context of
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Green Steel is the steel with the lowest carbon footprint. It can be produced using HYBRIT technology. Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT) is a groundbreaking effort to reduce CO2 emissions and de-carbonise the steel industry.
Context – Parliamentary committee meeting was convened on ‘Transition towards Green Steel’
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Green Steel is the steel with the lowest carbon footprint. It can be produced using HYBRIT technology. Hydrogen Breakthrough Ironmaking Technology (HYBRIT) is a groundbreaking effort to reduce CO2 emissions and de-carbonise the steel industry.
Context – Parliamentary committee meeting was convened on ‘Transition towards Green Steel’
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Dhap dance’
- It is a classical dance of the Gaur Muria tribe of Chattisgarh
- It is performed to praise the spirit of hunting among the tribe
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Dhap dance is an old adivasi traditional dance of the tribes of Orissa. It is performed during the main festival of the Oriyas, ‘Nuakhai’.It is the dance of Kandha tribe. The dance is performed during marriage ceremony and more often for the sake of recreation. The dance is named so because of the accompanying instrument called ‘Dhap.’ Context – The danceform was in news
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect Dhap dance is an old adivasi traditional dance of the tribes of Orissa. It is performed during the main festival of the Oriyas, ‘Nuakhai’.It is the dance of Kandha tribe. The dance is performed during marriage ceremony and more often for the sake of recreation. The dance is named so because of the accompanying instrument called ‘Dhap.’ Context – The danceform was in news
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘World Anti-Doping Agency’
- It is a foundation created through a collective initiative led by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- International Convention against Doping in Sport is a treaty initiated by WADA
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The World Anti-Doping Agency is a foundation initiated by the International Olympic Committee based in Canada to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against drugs in sports The International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a multilateral UNESCO treaty by which states agree to adopt national measures to prevent and eliminate drug doping in sport. Context – The organization was in news due to a doping incident
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The World Anti-Doping Agency is a foundation initiated by the International Olympic Committee based in Canada to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against drugs in sports The International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a multilateral UNESCO treaty by which states agree to adopt national measures to prevent and eliminate drug doping in sport. Context – The organization was in news due to a doping incident
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Tissue Culture’
- It is a multidisciplinary area of research that seeks to create new biological parts, devices and systems
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research is running a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to help laboratories upgrade themselves so as to produce export quality tissue culture planting material
- Netherlands is the largest importer of Tissue Culture plants from India
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 the production of new plants from a small piece of plant tissue or cells removed from the growing tips of a plant in a suitable growth medium. In this process the growth medium or culture solution is very important as it is used for growing plant tissue because it contains various plant nutrients in the form of ‘jelly’ known as agar and plant hormones which are necessary for the growth of plants. APEDA is running a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to help laboratories upgrade themselves so as to produce export quality tissue culture planting material. The top ten countries importing tissue culture plants from India are the Netherlands, USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Nepal. In 2020-2021, India’s exports of tissue culture plants stood at US$17.17 million, with the Netherlands accounting for around 50% of the shipments. Context – Centre pushed for increased exports of tissue culture plants and offered help to exporters to access new markets
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct It is the production of new plants from a small piece of plant tissue or cells removed from the growing tips of a plant in a suitable growth medium. In this process the growth medium or culture solution is very important as it is used for growing plant tissue because it contains various plant nutrients in the form of ‘jelly’ known as agar and plant hormones which are necessary for the growth of plants. APEDA is running a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to help laboratories upgrade themselves so as to produce export quality tissue culture planting material. The top ten countries importing tissue culture plants from India are the Netherlands, USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Nepal. In 2020-2021, India’s exports of tissue culture plants stood at US$17.17 million, with the Netherlands accounting for around 50% of the shipments. Context – Centre pushed for increased exports of tissue culture plants and offered help to exporters to access new markets
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