IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Network Planning Group’ seen in news is used in the context of
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An integrated multi-modal Network Planning Group (NPG) with heads of Network Planning Division of all connectivity infrastructure ministries and departments is responsible for unified planning and integration of the proposals. It will assist the empowered group of secretaries (EGOS), which is headed by the cabinet secretary. NPG will guide all the departments and ministries responsible for creation of economic zones and connectivity infrastructure during the planning phase itself.
Context – Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the institutional framework of ‘PM GatiShakti’ has recommended 3 important road connectivity projects.
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An integrated multi-modal Network Planning Group (NPG) with heads of Network Planning Division of all connectivity infrastructure ministries and departments is responsible for unified planning and integration of the proposals. It will assist the empowered group of secretaries (EGOS), which is headed by the cabinet secretary. NPG will guide all the departments and ministries responsible for creation of economic zones and connectivity infrastructure during the planning phase itself.
Context – Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the institutional framework of ‘PM GatiShakti’ has recommended 3 important road connectivity projects.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Click chemistry’
- It is a single specific reaction that describes a way of generating products that follow examples in nature
- Click chemistry is not limited to biological conditions alone
- Incorporation of unnatural amino acids containing reactive groups into proteins and the modification of nucleotides is possible using click chemistry
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Click chemistry is not a single specific reaction, but describes a way of generating products that follow examples in nature, which also generates substances by joining small modular units Click chemistry is not limited to biological conditions: the concept of a “click” reaction has been used in chemoproteomic, pharmacological, and various biomimetic applications. However, they have been made notably useful in the detection, localization and qualification of biomolecules. Novel methods have been used to incorporate click reaction partners onto and into biomolecules, including the incorporation of unnatural amino acids containing reactive groups into proteins and the modification of nucleotides using click chemistry Context – The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to chemists Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S., and Morten Meldal from Denmark, for their work in the field of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Click chemistry is not a single specific reaction, but describes a way of generating products that follow examples in nature, which also generates substances by joining small modular units Click chemistry is not limited to biological conditions: the concept of a “click” reaction has been used in chemoproteomic, pharmacological, and various biomimetic applications. However, they have been made notably useful in the detection, localization and qualification of biomolecules. Novel methods have been used to incorporate click reaction partners onto and into biomolecules, including the incorporation of unnatural amino acids containing reactive groups into proteins and the modification of nucleotides using click chemistry Context – The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to chemists Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless from the U.S., and Morten Meldal from Denmark, for their work in the field of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘OPEC+’, consider the following statements
- The non-OPEC countries which export crude oil are termed as OPEC plus countries
- It is an informal grouping which consists of Mexico, Russia and United Arab Emirates
Select the correct statement(s)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The non-OPEC countries which export crude oil are termed as OPEC plus countries. These countries also participate in the organisation’s initiatives such as voluntary supply cuts in order to further bind policy objectives between OPEC and non-OPEC members OPEC+ includes Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Russia, Sudan and South Sudan. United Arab Emirates is a member of OPEC. Context – The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has decided to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The non-OPEC countries which export crude oil are termed as OPEC plus countries. These countries also participate in the organisation’s initiatives such as voluntary supply cuts in order to further bind policy objectives between OPEC and non-OPEC members OPEC+ includes Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Russia, Sudan and South Sudan. United Arab Emirates is a member of OPEC. Context – The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has decided to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘herSTART’ platform
- The platform aims to help women entrepreneurs connect with government as well as private enterprises
- The platform is an initiative of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and NITI Aayog
Select the correct statement(s)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The platform has been launched with the aim that it will not only boost innovation and start-up efforts of women entrepreneurs but also help them connect with government as well as private enterprises. Through this platform, free resources and training modules free will be provided to aspiring women entrepreneurs. It will build a digital community and also a digital publication to spread their success stories. herSTART’ is the initiative of Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council aims at supporting women-led startups. Context – The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched ‘herSTART’ – a start-up platform
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The platform has been launched with the aim that it will not only boost innovation and start-up efforts of women entrepreneurs but also help them connect with government as well as private enterprises. Through this platform, free resources and training modules free will be provided to aspiring women entrepreneurs. It will build a digital community and also a digital publication to spread their success stories. herSTART’ is the initiative of Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council aims at supporting women-led startups. Context – The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched ‘herSTART’ – a start-up platform
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Chola Dynasty’
- The Chola Dynasty was divided into several provinces called valanadus
- Silk weaving attained a high degree and Kanchipuram became one of the main centres for silk during their reign
- Jain and Buddhist authors also flourished during the times of Cholas
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Chola Dynasty was divided into several provinces called mandalams which were further divided into valanadus, which were subdivided into units called kottams or kutrams. During the Chola period silk weaving attained a high degree and Kanchipuram became one of the main centres for silk. The Chola rulers actively encouraged the weaving industry and derived revenue from it. During this period the weavers started to organise themselves into guilds. The weavers had their own residential sector in all towns. The most important weaving communities in early medieval times were the Saliyar and Kaikolar. Jain and Buddhist authors flourished as well, although in fewer numbers than in previous centuries.Jivaka-chintamani by Tirutakkatevar and Sulamani by Tolamoli are among notable works by non-Hindu authors. The grammarian Buddhamitra wrote a text on Tamil grammar called Virasoliyam. Context – A movie which was released recently depicted the Cholas
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Chola Dynasty was divided into several provinces called mandalams which were further divided into valanadus, which were subdivided into units called kottams or kutrams. During the Chola period silk weaving attained a high degree and Kanchipuram became one of the main centres for silk. The Chola rulers actively encouraged the weaving industry and derived revenue from it. During this period the weavers started to organise themselves into guilds. The weavers had their own residential sector in all towns. The most important weaving communities in early medieval times were the Saliyar and Kaikolar. Jain and Buddhist authors flourished as well, although in fewer numbers than in previous centuries.Jivaka-chintamani by Tirutakkatevar and Sulamani by Tolamoli are among notable works by non-Hindu authors. The grammarian Buddhamitra wrote a text on Tamil grammar called Virasoliyam. Context – A movie which was released recently depicted the Cholas
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