IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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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 ten members
Select the correct statements
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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 Context – There was a session of UN General Assembly regarding Ukraine-Russian war.
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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 Context – There was a session of UN General Assembly regarding Ukraine-Russian war.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following pairs
Strait: Sea
- Dardanelles: Sea of Marmara and Aegean Sea
- Bosphorous: Mediterranean and Baltic Sea
- Kerch: Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Dardanelles connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean and Mediterranean seas while also allowing passage to the Black Sea by extension via the Bosphorus The Bosporus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara The Kerch Strait is a strait in Eastern Europe. It connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, 
Context – Turkey vowed to block Russia’s entry into Mediterranean Sea.
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Dardanelles connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean and Mediterranean seas while also allowing passage to the Black Sea by extension via the Bosphorus The Bosporus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara The Kerch Strait is a strait in Eastern Europe. It connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, Context – Turkey vowed to block Russia’s entry into Mediterranean Sea.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems’ seen in news are
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Solution(c)
Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Context – These drugs were in news due to anti-microbial resistance.
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Solution(c)
Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Context – These drugs were in news due to anti-microbial resistance.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- India is the world’s third largest energy consuming country and importer of coal
- Recently amended rules allow lessee of captive mines to sell coal or lignite up to 50% of the total production
- The electricity sector is the largest consumer of coking coal in India
Choose the answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect India is the world’s third largest energy consuming country and the second largest importer of coal after China Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 1960 under MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows lessee of captive mines to sell coal or lignite up to 50% of the total excess production after meeting the requirements of the end- use plant Coal supplies over 40% of energy in India. Around 30% of coal is imported. Due to high demand and poor average quality, India imports coking coal to meet the requirements of its steel plants. The electricity sector is the largest consumer of raw coal in India. Context –Coal imports were in news.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect India is the world’s third largest energy consuming country and the second largest importer of coal after China Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 1960 under MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows lessee of captive mines to sell coal or lignite up to 50% of the total excess production after meeting the requirements of the end- use plant Coal supplies over 40% of energy in India. Around 30% of coal is imported. Due to high demand and poor average quality, India imports coking coal to meet the requirements of its steel plants. The electricity sector is the largest consumer of raw coal in India. Context –Coal imports were in news.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Northern river terrapin’
- It is a species of riverine turtle native to Southeast Asia
- It is categorized as endangered in the IUCN Red List
- They can migrate 5000-6000 miles during breeding season to reach their sandbanks nesting sites
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The northern river terrapin (Batagur baska) is a species of riverine turtle native to Southeast Asia. The species prefers freshwater habitats and moves to brackish river mouths or estuaries in the breeding season (December–March), returning after laying their eggs. It is classified Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. They are even known to undertake long seasonal migrations of 50 to 60 miles (80.5-96.5 kilometers) to the sand banks where they were hatched Context – The species was in news.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The northern river terrapin (Batagur baska) is a species of riverine turtle native to Southeast Asia. The species prefers freshwater habitats and moves to brackish river mouths or estuaries in the breeding season (December–March), returning after laying their eggs. It is classified Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List. They are even known to undertake long seasonal migrations of 50 to 60 miles (80.5-96.5 kilometers) to the sand banks where they were hatched Context – The species was in news.
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