IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Lokpal
- Only the former Chief Justice of India should be the chairperson of the Lokpal
- The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years.
- The Inquiry Wing of the Lokpal has been vested with the powers of a civil court.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Lokpal is a multi-member body, that consists of one chairperson and a maximum of 8 members. · Chairperson of the Lokpal should be either the former Chief Justice of India or the former Judge of Supreme Court or an eminent person with impeccable integrity and outstanding ability, having special knowledge and expertise of minimum 25 years in the matters relating to anti-corruption policy, public administration, vigilance, finance including insurance and banking, law and management.
· The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years. · The members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
· It has the powers to superintendence over, and to give direction to CBI. · The Inquiry Wing of the Lokpal has been vested with the powers of a civil court.
· Lokpal has powers of confiscation of assets, proceeds, receipts and benefits arisen or procured by means of corruption in special circumstances.
· Lokpal has the power to recommend transfer or suspension of public servant connected with allegation of corruption.
· Lokpal has the power to give directions to prevent the destruction of records during the preliminary inquiry.
Context: Lokpal’s office recently informed that Around 68% of corruption complaints against public functionaries that landed with the Lokpal were “disposed off” without any action in the past four years.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · Lokpal is a multi-member body, that consists of one chairperson and a maximum of 8 members. · Chairperson of the Lokpal should be either the former Chief Justice of India or the former Judge of Supreme Court or an eminent person with impeccable integrity and outstanding ability, having special knowledge and expertise of minimum 25 years in the matters relating to anti-corruption policy, public administration, vigilance, finance including insurance and banking, law and management.
· The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or till the age of 70 years. · The members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.
· It has the powers to superintendence over, and to give direction to CBI. · The Inquiry Wing of the Lokpal has been vested with the powers of a civil court.
· Lokpal has powers of confiscation of assets, proceeds, receipts and benefits arisen or procured by means of corruption in special circumstances.
· Lokpal has the power to recommend transfer or suspension of public servant connected with allegation of corruption.
· Lokpal has the power to give directions to prevent the destruction of records during the preliminary inquiry.
Context: Lokpal’s office recently informed that Around 68% of corruption complaints against public functionaries that landed with the Lokpal were “disposed off” without any action in the past four years.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Dhawan II engine
- It is a 3D-printed cryogenic engine.
- It utilises two rocket propellants, liquid natural gas (LNG) and liquid oxygen (LoX).
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a 3D-printed cryogenic engine developed by the Skyroot Aerospace for its heavier vehicle, the Vikram II rocket. Features: · It uses a 3D-printed torch igniter and bellows actuated cryo-injection valve with a quick response time.
· It utilises two high-performance rocket propellants, liquid natural gas (LNG) and liquid oxygen (LoX), which require cryogenic temperatures (below -150° Celsius) for storage and operation.
Context: Recently, a private space vehicle company Skyroot Aerospace test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is a 3D-printed cryogenic engine developed by the Skyroot Aerospace for its heavier vehicle, the Vikram II rocket. Features: · It uses a 3D-printed torch igniter and bellows actuated cryo-injection valve with a quick response time.
· It utilises two high-performance rocket propellants, liquid natural gas (LNG) and liquid oxygen (LoX), which require cryogenic temperatures (below -150° Celsius) for storage and operation.
Context: Recently, a private space vehicle company Skyroot Aerospace test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the below given pairs is/are correctly matched?
Pass State/UT Chang-La Ladakh Rohtang Pass Himachal Pradesh Niti Pass Uttarakhand Nathu La Sikkim Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct Chang-La · Connects Ladakh with Tibet
· altitude of 5360 m
· This has a temple dedicated to Chang-La Baba after whom the temple has been named.
Rohtang Pass
· road link between Kullu, Lahul and Spiti Valleys
Niti Pass
· Connects Uttarakhand with Tibet
Nathu La
· Connects Sikkim with Tibet
· altitude of 4310 m
· it forms part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route
· an important trade route between India and China
· It was closed after the Chinese aggression on India in 1962 but was reopened in 2006 as the governments of the two countries decided to enhance their trade through land routes
Context: A massive avalanche recently struck the popular Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim, trapping several tourists.
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct Chang-La · Connects Ladakh with Tibet
· altitude of 5360 m
· This has a temple dedicated to Chang-La Baba after whom the temple has been named.
Rohtang Pass
· road link between Kullu, Lahul and Spiti Valleys
Niti Pass
· Connects Uttarakhand with Tibet
Nathu La
· Connects Sikkim with Tibet
· altitude of 4310 m
· it forms part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Route
· an important trade route between India and China
· It was closed after the Chinese aggression on India in 1962 but was reopened in 2006 as the governments of the two countries decided to enhance their trade through land routes
Context: A massive avalanche recently struck the popular Nathu La mountain pass in Sikkim, trapping several tourists.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about HydroSOS
- HydroSOS is a global operational mechanism of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) for hydrological data.
- It aims to provide an operational system capable of assessing the current hydrological status and its likely near-future outlook for all areas of the globe.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · HydroSOS is a global operational mechanism of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) for hydrological data. · HydroSOS integrates hydrological status assessments and outlooks from, and for National Hydrological Services (NHS).
· It aims to provide an operational system capable of assessing the current hydrological status and its likely near-future outlook for all areas of the globe. · The system offers simple, accessible hydrological information to users such as government bodies, UN bodies, aid agencies, and the general public.
· It provides hydrological products to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) for its informed decision-making
Context: The World Meteorological Organisation’s Hydrological Status and Outlook System offered data analysis tools for simulations in UN Water Conference 2023.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · HydroSOS is a global operational mechanism of World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) for hydrological data. · HydroSOS integrates hydrological status assessments and outlooks from, and for National Hydrological Services (NHS).
· It aims to provide an operational system capable of assessing the current hydrological status and its likely near-future outlook for all areas of the globe. · The system offers simple, accessible hydrological information to users such as government bodies, UN bodies, aid agencies, and the general public.
· It provides hydrological products to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) for its informed decision-making
Context: The World Meteorological Organisation’s Hydrological Status and Outlook System offered data analysis tools for simulations in UN Water Conference 2023.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary recently seen in news is located in?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct About Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary: · It is situated in the Sanguem Taluka in Eastern Goa.
· River Netravali or Neturli originates in this sanctuary which is an important tributary of the Zuari River.
· To the north of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary lie the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary lies to its
· It has two all-season waterfalls, namely Savri and Mainapi.
· Flora: The forest is a predominantly moist deciduous type with patches of semi-evergreen forest in the valleys. The high-altitude areas in the hills have natural grassy patches that provide ideal habitat for the herbivorous population.
· Fauna: Indian gaur, spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, wild boar, and black-faced langur. the Great Pied Hornbills, Black Panther, Slender Loris and the Giant Squirrel.
Context: A black panther recently rescued from a village in Goa is healthy and it will be released into the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct About Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary: · It is situated in the Sanguem Taluka in Eastern Goa.
· River Netravali or Neturli originates in this sanctuary which is an important tributary of the Zuari River.
· To the north of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary lie the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary lies to its
· It has two all-season waterfalls, namely Savri and Mainapi.
· Flora: The forest is a predominantly moist deciduous type with patches of semi-evergreen forest in the valleys. The high-altitude areas in the hills have natural grassy patches that provide ideal habitat for the herbivorous population.
· Fauna: Indian gaur, spotted deer, sambar deer, barking deer, wild boar, and black-faced langur. the Great Pied Hornbills, Black Panther, Slender Loris and the Giant Squirrel.
Context: A black panther recently rescued from a village in Goa is healthy and it will be released into the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary.
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