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 Global Fund
- It is a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria.
- It is a joint initiative of WHO and UNDP.
- The Global Fund raises funds on a 3-year cycle, bringing longer term predictability in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · The Global Fund is a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. · The Global Fund pools the world’s resources to invest in ending AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.
· It is a partnership of governments, civil society, technical agencies, the private sector and people affected by the diseases.
· The Global Fund raises funds on a 3 year cycle, bringing longer term predictability in the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria.
· The fund provides the advanced pill known as TLD for under 45 USD per person per year.
Context: Recently the Global Fund announced a deal with generic pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly slash the price of a cutting-edge HIV drug to save lives of the people.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · The Global Fund is a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. · The Global Fund pools the world’s resources to invest in ending AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.
· It is a partnership of governments, civil society, technical agencies, the private sector and people affected by the diseases.
· The Global Fund raises funds on a 3 year cycle, bringing longer term predictability in the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria.
· The fund provides the advanced pill known as TLD for under 45 USD per person per year.
Context: Recently the Global Fund announced a deal with generic pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly slash the price of a cutting-edge HIV drug to save lives of the people.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Kakapo (owl parrot)
- It is a large, nocturnal and flightless parrot.
- It is found only in Arunachal Pradesh state of India.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It is a large, nocturnal, flightless, lek-breeding parrot Appearance:
· It has a pale owl-like face.
· It consists moss green mottled with yellow and black above, and similar but more yellow below.
· The bill is grey, and the legs and feet grey with pale soles.
· These are remarkable and unusual birds, found only in Aotearoa New Zealand.
· They only breed every few years, triggered by the availability of certain forest foods such as the fruits of the native rimu tree.
Threats:
· This bird suffers from diseases such as the fungal infection aspergillosis and many of their eggs are infertile.
Conservation status
· IUCN: Critically Endangered
· A lek is an aggregation of males that gather to engage in competitive displays that may entice visiting females who are surveying prospective partners for copulation.
· Aspergillosis is a group of fungal infections caused by the Aspergillus species. These fungi are commonly found in the environment, particularly in soil, decaying vegetation, and compost piles.
Context: The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in their efforts to save the critically endangered flightless night parrots.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It is a large, nocturnal, flightless, lek-breeding parrot Appearance:
· It has a pale owl-like face.
· It consists moss green mottled with yellow and black above, and similar but more yellow below.
· The bill is grey, and the legs and feet grey with pale soles.
· These are remarkable and unusual birds, found only in Aotearoa New Zealand.
· They only breed every few years, triggered by the availability of certain forest foods such as the fruits of the native rimu tree.
Threats:
· This bird suffers from diseases such as the fungal infection aspergillosis and many of their eggs are infertile.
Conservation status
· IUCN: Critically Endangered
· A lek is an aggregation of males that gather to engage in competitive displays that may entice visiting females who are surveying prospective partners for copulation.
· Aspergillosis is a group of fungal infections caused by the Aspergillus species. These fungi are commonly found in the environment, particularly in soil, decaying vegetation, and compost piles.
Context: The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in their efforts to save the critically endangered flightless night parrots.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess
- It was introduced in the Union Budget 2020-21.
- It is a tax that the government imposes on the commercial production of agricultural produce.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It was introduced in the Union Budget 2021-22. · It is a tax that the government imposes on the commercial production of agricultural produce.
· The cess is imposed at a specific rate on the value of these goods.
Purpose:
· The primary objective of AIDC is to provide financial support for the development of agricultural infrastructure in India.
· The funds collected through this cess will be utilized for the creation and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure such as cold storage facilities, warehouses, and market yards.
· It aims to enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural sector and improve farmers’ income.
· Collection: The AIDC is collected by the government at the point of sale or import of the applicable goods.
Context: Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Option b Correct · It was introduced in the Union Budget 2021-22. · It is a tax that the government imposes on the commercial production of agricultural produce.
· The cess is imposed at a specific rate on the value of these goods.
Purpose:
· The primary objective of AIDC is to provide financial support for the development of agricultural infrastructure in India.
· The funds collected through this cess will be utilized for the creation and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure such as cold storage facilities, warehouses, and market yards.
· It aims to enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural sector and improve farmers’ income.
· Collection: The AIDC is collected by the government at the point of sale or import of the applicable goods.
Context: Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements
Statement I – Stem cell therapies is used to treat inflammatory and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Statement II – Stem cells is characterized by their self-renewal capacity and ability to differentiate into various cell types.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct · Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine designed to repair damaged cells within the body by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system. · Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the most common U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved stem cell-based therapy which treats blood cancers like leukaemia.
· Stem cells can also be regenerative therapy for severe skin burns and seriously damaged corneas.
· Stem cell therapy, a type of regenerative medicine, utilizes stem cells or their derivatives to stimulate the body’s own healing processes and repair damaged, diseased or injured tissue.
· Stem cell therapy to treat autism is very much at an experimental stage and currently there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
· Stem cells is characterized by their self-renewal capacity and ability to differentiate into various cell types, hold immense potential in the field of regenerative medicine and medical research.
Context: Recently the Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct · Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine designed to repair damaged cells within the body by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system. · Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the most common U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved stem cell-based therapy which treats blood cancers like leukaemia.
· Stem cells can also be regenerative therapy for severe skin burns and seriously damaged corneas.
· Stem cell therapy, a type of regenerative medicine, utilizes stem cells or their derivatives to stimulate the body’s own healing processes and repair damaged, diseased or injured tissue.
· Stem cell therapy to treat autism is very much at an experimental stage and currently there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
· Stem cells is characterized by their self-renewal capacity and ability to differentiate into various cell types, hold immense potential in the field of regenerative medicine and medical research.
Context: Recently the Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Pulikkali, the folk art form recently seen in news, belong to which of the following state?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) is one among the folk art forms of Kerala. · On the fourth day of Onam festival, artists paint their bodies like tigers with stripes of yellow, red and black and dance to the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda.
· The Swaraj Ground in Thrissur district plays host to this carnival that has people appearing in various unique hues and masks.
· The main theme of this folk art is tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
· It was introduced by the erstwhile ruler of Cochin, Maharaja Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran.
Context: Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) is one among the folk art forms of Kerala. · On the fourth day of Onam festival, artists paint their bodies like tigers with stripes of yellow, red and black and dance to the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda.
· The Swaraj Ground in Thrissur district plays host to this carnival that has people appearing in various unique hues and masks.
· The main theme of this folk art is tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
· It was introduced by the erstwhile ruler of Cochin, Maharaja Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran.
Context: Thrissur rocks to the rhythm of Pulikkali.
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