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
- The CPC pipeline primarily transports crude oil from the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan to the Black Sea coast of Russia.
- The CPC is a joint venture involving several countries and major oil companies, with Russia holding the majority stake.
- The pipeline terminates at the port of Novorossiysk, where oil is loaded onto tankers for global distribution.
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 CPC pipeline’s main purpose is to transport oil from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field.
- It’s a multinational venture with significant Russian involvement.
- Novorossiysk is the terminal point.
Context:Caspian Pipeline Consortium
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The CPC pipeline’s main purpose is to transport oil from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field.
- It’s a multinational venture with significant Russian involvement.
- Novorossiysk is the terminal point.
Context:Caspian Pipeline Consortium
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
- The PLFS is conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- The ‘Current Weekly Status’ (CWS) approach is used to estimate employment and unemployment in short time intervals.
- The PLFS provides estimates of employment and unemployment indicators in both ‘Usual Status’ and CWS for rural and urban areas annually.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The NSSO under MoSPI conducts the PLFS.
- CWS is used for short-term estimations.
- The PLFS provides annual estimates using both Usual Status and CWS.
Context:Unemployment rate in urban areas during the third quarter (October-December) of FY25 remained unchanged at 6.4 per cent compared to the preceding quarter, according to the latest quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The NSSO under MoSPI conducts the PLFS.
- CWS is used for short-term estimations.
- The PLFS provides annual estimates using both Usual Status and CWS.
Context:Unemployment rate in urban areas during the third quarter (October-December) of FY25 remained unchanged at 6.4 per cent compared to the preceding quarter, according to the latest quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), under the Paris Agreement, primarily focuses on:
Correct
Option b Reporting on countries’ progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing their climate actions. Context:India is in the final stages of preparing its first ever Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), part of its commitment as a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
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Option b Reporting on countries’ progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing their climate actions. Context:India is in the final stages of preparing its first ever Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), part of its commitment as a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
- It is located in the state of Karnataka.
- The sanctuary is primarily a tropical deciduous forest.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect - Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kerala.
- It is primarily a tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest.
Context:Recently, The Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation has implemented the real-time monitoring and networking system in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary under the Thiruvananthapuram Forest Division.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect - Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is in Kerala.
- It is primarily a tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest.
Context:Recently, The Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation has implemented the real-time monitoring and networking system in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary under the Thiruvananthapuram Forest Division.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Qatar
- Qatar is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
- Qatar is a constitutional monarchy located on the Arabian Peninsula.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - All the statements are factually correct.
- All the statements are factually correct.
Context:India and Qatar recently elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and agreed to double bilateral trade to almost $30 billion by 2030.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - All the statements are factually correct.
- All the statements are factually correct.
Context:India and Qatar recently elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and agreed to double bilateral trade to almost $30 billion by 2030.
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