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 the NHRC
- The NHRC is a constitutional body that can investigate human rights violations on its own.
- The NHRC is headed by a Chairperson who is a retired Supreme Court Judge.
- The NHRC has the power to recommend compensation to victims of human rights abuses.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Ccorrect Correct - The NHRC is a statutory body that can investigate human rights violations on its own.
- The NHRC is headed by a Chairperson who is a retired Supreme Court Judge.
- The NHRC has the power to recommend compensation to victims of human rights abuses.
Context: New NHRC President appointed
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Ccorrect Correct - The NHRC is a statutory body that can investigate human rights violations on its own.
- The NHRC is headed by a Chairperson who is a retired Supreme Court Judge.
- The NHRC has the power to recommend compensation to victims of human rights abuses.
Context: New NHRC President appointed
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the
- SpaDex is a collaborative project between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The mission involves the use of a robotic arm to perform tasks such as refueling and replacing satellite components.
- The mission is scheduled to launch in 2025 and will target a satellite in a geostationary orbit.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Correct - SpaDex is entirely an ISRO endeavor, with no direct involvement from NASA.
- The mission involves the use of a robotic arm to perform tasks such as refueling and replacing satellite components.
- Launch Date: The mission is scheduled to launch on December 30, 2024.
- Orbit: The mission will target a low-Earth circular orbit, not a geostationary orbit
Context: ISRO to launch its key Spadex mission on December 30
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Correct - SpaDex is entirely an ISRO endeavor, with no direct involvement from NASA.
- The mission involves the use of a robotic arm to perform tasks such as refueling and replacing satellite components.
- Launch Date: The mission is scheduled to launch on December 30, 2024.
- Orbit: The mission will target a low-Earth circular orbit, not a geostationary orbit
Context: ISRO to launch its key Spadex mission on December 30
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct about Kuwait?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option Correct - Kuwait shares its borders with only two countries: Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Context: Recently visit To Kuwait by PM
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Option Correct - Kuwait shares its borders with only two countries: Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Context: Recently visit To Kuwait by PM
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about GATT
- GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
- GATT only dealt with trade in goods and not services.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
- GATT did deal with trade in services, although its coverage was limited compared to the WTO.
Context: The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
- GATT did deal with trade in services, although its coverage was limited compared to the WTO.
Context: The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the following Critical Minerals
- India is among the top five countries globally in terms of cobalt reserves.
- The Indian government has identified antimony as a critical mineral due to its strategic importance in the defense sector.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - While India does have some cobalt reserves, it’s not among the top five countries in the world in terms of cobalt reserves.
The countries with the largest cobalt reserves are:
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Holds the vast majority of global cobalt reserves, estimated to be around half of the world’s total.
- Australia: Has the second-largest reserves.
- Indonesia: Holds significant reserves, ranking third globally.
- Cuba: Possesses substantial cobalt reserves.
- Philippines: Also has notable cobalt reserves
- You’re absolutely correct! The Indian government has indeed identified antimony as one of its critical minerals.
- In July 2023, the Ministry of Mines released a list of 30 critical minerals for India, and antimony is included in that list.
Context: India’s reliance on China for critical minerals
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - While India does have some cobalt reserves, it’s not among the top five countries in the world in terms of cobalt reserves.
The countries with the largest cobalt reserves are:
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Holds the vast majority of global cobalt reserves, estimated to be around half of the world’s total.
- Australia: Has the second-largest reserves.
- Indonesia: Holds significant reserves, ranking third globally.
- Cuba: Possesses substantial cobalt reserves.
- Philippines: Also has notable cobalt reserves
- You’re absolutely correct! The Indian government has indeed identified antimony as one of its critical minerals.
- In July 2023, the Ministry of Mines released a list of 30 critical minerals for India, and antimony is included in that list.
Context: India’s reliance on China for critical minerals
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