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 Kerch Strait
- It connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov.
- It is a narrow strait that separates the Crimean Peninsula from mainland Russia.
- The Kerch Bridge, a bridge-tunnel complex, spans the strait.
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 - The Kerch Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov.
- It separates the Crimean Peninsula from mainland Russia.
- The Kerch Bridge, a bridge-tunnel complex, spans the strait.
Context:Two Russian oil tankers have been damaged in the Kerch Strait causing oil spillage.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Kerch Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov.
- It separates the Crimean Peninsula from mainland Russia.
- The Kerch Bridge, a bridge-tunnel complex, spans the strait.
Context:Two Russian oil tankers have been damaged in the Kerch Strait causing oil spillage.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) of banks:
- It is a measure of how much of the money deposited with a bank is lent out by the bank as loans.
- A higher CDR generally indicates that a bank is actively lending to the economy.
- A very high CDR can pose risks to bank stability.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) is a key measure of a bank’s lending activity. It shows the proportion of deposits that a bank has lent out as loans.
- A higher CDR generally indicates that a bank is actively lending money to businesses and individuals, which can stimulate economic growth.
- While a higher CDR is generally positive, a very high CDR can pose risks to bank stability. If a large portion of a bank’s loans turn into non-performing assets (NPAs), it can significantly impact the bank’s financial health.
Context:Banks in India added more deposits than loans last year, leading to a softening of the credit-deposit ratio.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) is a key measure of a bank’s lending activity. It shows the proportion of deposits that a bank has lent out as loans.
- A higher CDR generally indicates that a bank is actively lending money to businesses and individuals, which can stimulate economic growth.
- While a higher CDR is generally positive, a very high CDR can pose risks to bank stability. If a large portion of a bank’s loans turn into non-performing assets (NPAs), it can significantly impact the bank’s financial health.
Context:Banks in India added more deposits than loans last year, leading to a softening of the credit-deposit ratio.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Trichophyton (T.) indotineae is correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d It is a newly identified species of fungus that causes difficult-to-treat skin infections and is often resistant to terbinafine. Context:Dermatologists from India and 13 other counties, including Germany, have objected to the region-specific nomenclature given to a novel species of fungus — Trichophyton (T.) indotineae.
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Solution (d)
Option d It is a newly identified species of fungus that causes difficult-to-treat skin infections and is often resistant to terbinafine. Context:Dermatologists from India and 13 other counties, including Germany, have objected to the region-specific nomenclature given to a novel species of fungus — Trichophyton (T.) indotineae.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Bhargavastra micro-missile system
- It is India’s first indigenously developed anti-drone system.
- It is designed to counter swarms of drones.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Bhargavastra is indeed India’s first indigenously developed anti-drone system.
- It is specifically designed to counter swarms of drones, a growing threat in modern warfare.
Context: India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Bhargavastra is indeed India’s first indigenously developed anti-drone system.
- It is specifically designed to counter swarms of drones, a growing threat in modern warfare.
Context: India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra, its first micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022
- These rules aim to promote the consumption of green energy by allowing consumers to directly purchase electricity from renewable energy generators.
- The rules apply only to industrial and commercial consumers and do not extend to residential consumers.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The primary objective of the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022 is to encourage the consumption of renewable energy by allowing consumers to directly purchase electricity from renewable energy generators.
- The rules have been expanded to include all types of consumers, including residential consumers.
Context:The High Court of Karnataka has struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The primary objective of the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022 is to encourage the consumption of renewable energy by allowing consumers to directly purchase electricity from renewable energy generators.
- The rules have been expanded to include all types of consumers, including residential consumers.
Context:The High Court of Karnataka has struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022.
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