IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Yucatán Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
- The Mississippi and the Rio Grande are the major rivers draining into the gulf.
- The warm ocean current Gulf Stream enters the Gulf of Mexico and flows out to the Atlantic.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean and the world’s largest gulf. · It is surrounded to the West by the Mexican Yucatan and Veracruz regions, to the North by the United States, to the East by the Caribbean islands and Cuba, and to the South by the tapering Mexican mainland.
· It is connected to the Caribbean Sea via the Yucatán Channel (between Cuba and Mexico) and to the Atlantic Ocean through the Straits of Florida (between Cuba and the US).
· The Mississippi and the Rio Grande are the major rivers draining into the gulf. · Its major ports are Veracruz in Mexico and Galveston, New Orleans, Pensacola, and Tampa in the U.S.
Currents: · The Gulf Stream is one of the most powerful and warm ocean currents that enters the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea and flows out to the Atlantic.
· Some portions of the loop current often break away; forming gyres or eddies, which further affect the regional current patterns.
Context: Oil companies offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico recently after courts rejected the US administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean and the world’s largest gulf. · It is surrounded to the West by the Mexican Yucatan and Veracruz regions, to the North by the United States, to the East by the Caribbean islands and Cuba, and to the South by the tapering Mexican mainland.
· It is connected to the Caribbean Sea via the Yucatán Channel (between Cuba and Mexico) and to the Atlantic Ocean through the Straits of Florida (between Cuba and the US).
· The Mississippi and the Rio Grande are the major rivers draining into the gulf. · Its major ports are Veracruz in Mexico and Galveston, New Orleans, Pensacola, and Tampa in the U.S.
Currents: · The Gulf Stream is one of the most powerful and warm ocean currents that enters the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea and flows out to the Atlantic.
· Some portions of the loop current often break away; forming gyres or eddies, which further affect the regional current patterns.
Context: Oil companies offered $382 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico recently after courts rejected the US administration’s plans to scale back the sale to protect an endangered whale species.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about National Legal Service Authority (NALSA)
- NALSA is constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society.
- The Chief Justice of India is the patron-in-chief of NALSA, while the Chief justice of Delhi High court is the Executive Chairman.
- Victims of mass disasters like industrial disaster are eligible for free legal services.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · NALSA has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. · The prime objective of NALSA is the speedy disposal of cases and reducing the burden on the judiciary.
· It is housed at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
· In every State, a State Legal Services Authority and in every High Court, a High Court Legal Services Committee has been constituted.
· District Legal Services Authorities and Taluk Legal Services Committees have been constituted in the Districts and most of the Taluks to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA, and to provide free legal services to the people, and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.
· NALSA, through the State Legal Services Authorities, also conducts legal literacy programmes.
· The Chief Justice of India is the patron-in-chief of NALSA, while the second senior most judge of the Supreme Court of India is the Executive Chairman. Constitutional Provisions:
· Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of society and ensures justice for all.
· Articles 14 and 22(1) of the Constitution also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before the law and a legal system that promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity for all.
Persons eligible for free legal services includes: · Women and children
· Members of SC/ST
· Industrial workmen
· Victims of mass disasters, violence, flood, drought, earthquake, and industrial disaster.
· Disabled persons.
· Persons in custody
· Persons whose annual income does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh (in the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee the limit is Rs. 5,00,000).
· Victims of trafficking in human beings or beggars.
Context: The President recently nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · NALSA has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal services to the weaker sections of society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. · The prime objective of NALSA is the speedy disposal of cases and reducing the burden on the judiciary.
· It is housed at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
· In every State, a State Legal Services Authority and in every High Court, a High Court Legal Services Committee has been constituted.
· District Legal Services Authorities and Taluk Legal Services Committees have been constituted in the Districts and most of the Taluks to give effect to the policies and directions of the NALSA, and to provide free legal services to the people, and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.
· NALSA, through the State Legal Services Authorities, also conducts legal literacy programmes.
· The Chief Justice of India is the patron-in-chief of NALSA, while the second senior most judge of the Supreme Court of India is the Executive Chairman. Constitutional Provisions:
· Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of society and ensures justice for all.
· Articles 14 and 22(1) of the Constitution also make it obligatory for the State to ensure equality before the law and a legal system that promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity for all.
Persons eligible for free legal services includes: · Women and children
· Members of SC/ST
· Industrial workmen
· Victims of mass disasters, violence, flood, drought, earthquake, and industrial disaster.
· Disabled persons.
· Persons in custody
· Persons whose annual income does not exceed Rs. 1 lakh (in the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee the limit is Rs. 5,00,000).
· Victims of trafficking in human beings or beggars.
Context: The President recently nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft, recently seen in news is a initiative of which of the following space agency?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft · It is a spacecraft built and launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on September 7, 2023, from the Tanegashima spaceport.
· It weighed only 590 kg.
· It was launched together with XRISM, a next-generation X-ray space telescope, onboard an H-2A rocket.
· It entered into an elliptical orbit around the moon over three minutes or so.
· Its apogee (farthest point) in this orbit is 4,000 km and perigee (closest point) is 600 km above the lunar surface.
Context: Recently, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft entered into orbit around the moon after a months-long journey.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft · It is a spacecraft built and launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on September 7, 2023, from the Tanegashima spaceport.
· It weighed only 590 kg.
· It was launched together with XRISM, a next-generation X-ray space telescope, onboard an H-2A rocket.
· It entered into an elliptical orbit around the moon over three minutes or so.
· Its apogee (farthest point) in this orbit is 4,000 km and perigee (closest point) is 600 km above the lunar surface.
Context: Recently, Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft entered into orbit around the moon after a months-long journey.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Makrana Marble
- It is a pink marble that is mined from Karnataka.
- It is Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR).
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Makrana marble is one of the oldest and most beautiful marble in the world. · It is a white marble that is mined from Makrana, a city in the centre of Rajasthan.
· It is much sought after both nationally and globally for making idols, carvings and designer structures in temples and buildings.
· It has been used in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
· It has a graphical indication tag (GI Tag) and it is Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR). · The Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR) – Is a scientific designation that seeks to recognize natural stone resources that are widely used.
· GHSR is a new International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) geological standard, developed by the IUGS Heritage Stones Subcommission (HSS) and accepted in 2017.
· The GHSR designation seeks international recognition of natural stone resources that have achieved widespread utilization in human culture.
· It has earlier identified just 15 such stones, including UK’s Portland stone and Italy’s Carrara marble.
Context: The construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple is almost complete and makrana marble is one of the key features of the temple.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Makrana marble is one of the oldest and most beautiful marble in the world. · It is a white marble that is mined from Makrana, a city in the centre of Rajasthan.
· It is much sought after both nationally and globally for making idols, carvings and designer structures in temples and buildings.
· It has been used in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
· It has a graphical indication tag (GI Tag) and it is Asia’s first Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR). · The Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR) – Is a scientific designation that seeks to recognize natural stone resources that are widely used.
· GHSR is a new International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) geological standard, developed by the IUGS Heritage Stones Subcommission (HSS) and accepted in 2017.
· The GHSR designation seeks international recognition of natural stone resources that have achieved widespread utilization in human culture.
· It has earlier identified just 15 such stones, including UK’s Portland stone and Italy’s Carrara marble.
Context: The construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple is almost complete and makrana marble is one of the key features of the temple.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Migration and Mobility Agreement
- It is an agreement between India, United Kingdom and United States of America.
- It aims to enhance people-to-people contacts and facilitate mobility of students, skilled workers and business professionals.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Migration and Mobility Agreement is an agreement between India and Italy. · Key provisions – The partnering country has offered India an incremental reserved quotas for both seasonal and non-seasonal workers from 2023-25.
· Indian students wishing to gather initial professional experience, after completion of academic or vocational training in Italy may be granted temporary residence in Italy for up to 12 months.
· The agreement aims to enhance people-to-people contacts and facilitate mobility of students, skilled workers and business professionals. · It formalises joint working on mobility pathways between India and Italy in the healthcare and medical services sectors.
· Cooperation between the two parties in fight against irregular migration has also been formalised through the Agreement.
Context: Recently the Union Cabinet chaired has approved the Migration and Mobility Agreement, an agreement between India and Italy that resolves and addresses various issues relating to Migration.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Migration and Mobility Agreement is an agreement between India and Italy. · Key provisions – The partnering country has offered India an incremental reserved quotas for both seasonal and non-seasonal workers from 2023-25.
· Indian students wishing to gather initial professional experience, after completion of academic or vocational training in Italy may be granted temporary residence in Italy for up to 12 months.
· The agreement aims to enhance people-to-people contacts and facilitate mobility of students, skilled workers and business professionals. · It formalises joint working on mobility pathways between India and Italy in the healthcare and medical services sectors.
· Cooperation between the two parties in fight against irregular migration has also been formalised through the Agreement.
Context: Recently the Union Cabinet chaired has approved the Migration and Mobility Agreement, an agreement between India and Italy that resolves and addresses various issues relating to Migration.
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