UPSC Quiz – 2022 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9th March 2023

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 about Bio-computers

Brain organoids developed in the lab using 3D cultures of brain tissue will be combined with modern computing methods to create bio computers.
Brain organoids can also be developed using stem cells from individuals with cognitive disorders.

Choose the incorrect statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· Brain organoids – They are 3D cultures of brain tissue developed in the lab.

· They are used to study human brain development and test drugs to see how they respond.

· Bio computers – The brain organoids will be combined with modern computing methods to create bio computers.

· Brain organoids can also be developed using stem cells from individuals with neurodegenerative diseases or cognitive disorders.

· Comparing the data on brain structure between ‘healthy’ and ‘patient-derived’ organoids can reveal the biological basis of human cognition, learning, and memory.

· They could also help decode the pathology of and drug development for devastating Parkinson’s disease and microcephaly.

Context: Scientists at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) recently outlined a plan for a potentially revolutionary new area of research called “organoid intelligence”, which aims to create “biocomputers”

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Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· Brain organoids – They are 3D cultures of brain tissue developed in the lab.

· They are used to study human brain development and test drugs to see how they respond.

· Bio computers – The brain organoids will be combined with modern computing methods to create bio computers.

· Brain organoids can also be developed using stem cells from individuals with neurodegenerative diseases or cognitive disorders.

· Comparing the data on brain structure between ‘healthy’ and ‘patient-derived’ organoids can reveal the biological basis of human cognition, learning, and memory.

· They could also help decode the pathology of and drug development for devastating Parkinson’s disease and microcephaly.

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following statements about National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

The NAAC is an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The NAAC accreditation does not cover distance education units of Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs)
Paramarsh is a scheme for mentoring NAAC to promote quality assurance in Higher Education.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only

Correct

Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· The NAAC is an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC).

· Its core function is to assess and certify Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs) with grading.

· It evaluates whether a higher education institution meets the standards of quality in terms of curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, research, and other parameters.

· The NAAC accreditation does not cover distance education units of HEIs and offshore campuses.

· It also does not accredit institutions providing technical education by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

· Paramarsh scheme – To mentor National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) accreditation aspirant institutions for promoting quality assurance in higher education.

Context: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), is facing allegations of irregularities in the way it operates.

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Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· The NAAC is an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC).

· Its core function is to assess and certify Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs) with grading.

· It evaluates whether a higher education institution meets the standards of quality in terms of curriculum, faculty, infrastructure, research, and other parameters.

· The NAAC accreditation does not cover distance education units of HEIs and offshore campuses.

· It also does not accredit institutions providing technical education by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

· Paramarsh scheme – To mentor National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) accreditation aspirant institutions for promoting quality assurance in higher education.

Context: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), is facing allegations of irregularities in the way it operates.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following statements

Rashsundari Devi was the first women to participate in Individual Satyagraha.
Rashsundari Devi’s “Amar Jiban” is the first full-scale autobiography written by an Indian woman.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Incorrect

Correct

· Rashsundari Devi (1809-1899) – was not alive during Individual Satyagraha

· Rashsundari was an upper-caste Bengali woman who had no formal education and was not allowed to learn to read. However, at the age of 25, she taught herself to read in secret.

· S.N. Sundarambal of Tirupur was pregnant when she was arrested for taking part in Individual Satyagraha in the early 1940s

· Rashsundari Devi’s “Amar Jiban” (My Life) is the first full-scale autobiography written by an Indian woman, published in 1876.

Context: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rashsundari Devi was in news

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Incorrect

Correct

· Rashsundari Devi (1809-1899) – was not alive during Individual Satyagraha

· Rashsundari was an upper-caste Bengali woman who had no formal education and was not allowed to learn to read. However, at the age of 25, she taught herself to read in secret.

· S.N. Sundarambal of Tirupur was pregnant when she was arrested for taking part in Individual Satyagraha in the early 1940s

· Rashsundari Devi’s “Amar Jiban” (My Life) is the first full-scale autobiography written by an Indian woman, published in 1876.

Context: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rashsundari Devi was in news

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements about Kuno National Park

The park falls under the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forest eco-region.
Kuno River, one of the lifeline of this National park, is a tributary of Chambal River

Choose the incorrect statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· It is located in the Vindhyan Hills of Central India, in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

· It is a protected area and received the status of national park in 2018.

· The protected area was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary.

· It is in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.

· The Kuno River which flows through the park originates from the Shivpuri Plateau and one of the main tributaries of the Chambal River.

· The Park’s forest area is mainly dominated by Kardhai, Salai, Khair trees.

Context: Kuno National Park is all set for release of some cheetahs in the wild

Incorrect

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

· It is located in the Vindhyan Hills of Central India, in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

· It is a protected area and received the status of national park in 2018.

· The protected area was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary.

· It is in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.

· The Kuno River which flows through the park originates from the Shivpuri Plateau and one of the main tributaries of the Chambal River.

· The Park’s forest area is mainly dominated by Kardhai, Salai, Khair trees.

Context: Kuno National Park is all set for release of some cheetahs in the wild

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Yaoshang Festival, recently seen in news is celebrated in which of the following state?

a) Sikkim
b) Assam
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur

Correct

Solution (d)

Option d

Correct

· The festival is celebrated every year on the full moon of Lamta month (February-March) of the Meitei lunar calendar.

· The festival is celebrated by the Meitei people who are predominantly Hindu.

· It is celebrated at the same time as Holi and known as ‘Manipur’s version of Holi’.

· The festival marks the rejuvenation of the spirit of life and commemorates the birthday of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

· On the first day ‘Yaoshang’ (a small thatch hut/straw hut) is constructed with bamboo and straws.

· The image of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the thatched hut is worshipped.

· Just after sunset the festival begins with Yaoshang Mei thaba, also known as ‘Burning of the Straw Hut’.

· Children visit neighbours to ask for monetary donations, called nakatheng.

· Events – During these 5 days sporting events happen during the day and traditional ‘thabal chongba’ dance in the night.

Context: The five-day-long Yaoshang festival, Manipur’s version of Holi, has begun this year.