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 Kurdistan region
- It is an autonomous region in northern Iraq, inhabited predominantly by Kurds.
- The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has its own Peshmerga forces, distinct from the Iraqi army.
- The city of Erbil serves as the capital of the Kurdistan Region.
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 Kurdistan Region is a self-governing autonomous region in northern Iraq, and Kurds are the majority population.
- The KRG has its own military forces, known as the Peshmerga, which have played a significant role in the region’s security.
- Erbil is the capital city of the Kurdistan Region.
Context:India has sent a shipment of medical supplies, including bronchodilators, inhalers, and ventilators, to support the residents of the Kurdistan region in Iraq.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Kurdistan Region is a self-governing autonomous region in northern Iraq, and Kurds are the majority population.
- The KRG has its own military forces, known as the Peshmerga, which have played a significant role in the region’s security.
- Erbil is the capital city of the Kurdistan Region.
Context:India has sent a shipment of medical supplies, including bronchodilators, inhalers, and ventilators, to support the residents of the Kurdistan region in Iraq.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)
- It is caused by protozoan parasites of the Trypanosoma genus.
- It is transmitted primarily by the tsetse fly.
- The disease is characterized by two main stages: haemolymphatic and neurological.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - HAT is caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the Trypanosoma genus. Specifically, Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense are the two main subspecies that cause the disease in humans.
- The tsetse fly is the primary vector for transmitting HAT. The flies become infected by feeding on infected animals or humans and then transmit the parasites to other individuals during subsequent blood meals.
- HAT progresses in two main stages. The first stage, haemolymphatic, involves the parasites multiplying in the bloodstream and lymphatic system. The second stage, neurological, occurs when the parasites cross the blood-brain barrier and infect the central nervous system.
Context:The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the Gambiense form of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT).
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - HAT is caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the Trypanosoma genus. Specifically, Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense are the two main subspecies that cause the disease in humans.
- The tsetse fly is the primary vector for transmitting HAT. The flies become infected by feeding on infected animals or humans and then transmit the parasites to other individuals during subsequent blood meals.
- HAT progresses in two main stages. The first stage, haemolymphatic, involves the parasites multiplying in the bloodstream and lymphatic system. The second stage, neurological, occurs when the parasites cross the blood-brain barrier and infect the central nervous system.
Context:The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the Gambiense form of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Palar River flows through which of the following states in India?
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Option a The Palar River originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows through Andhra Pradesh before entering Tamil Nadu, where it eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal. Context:The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the unregulated discharge of untreated effluents from tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, into the Palar river, likening the environmental damage to an “ecocide.”
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Option a The Palar River originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka and flows through Andhra Pradesh before entering Tamil Nadu, where it eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal. Context:The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the unregulated discharge of untreated effluents from tanneries in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, into the Palar river, likening the environmental damage to an “ecocide.”
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Teesta river
- It originates in the Himalayas in Sikkim and flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal.
- It is a major right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect - The Teesta River originates in the Himalayas, specifically from the Pahunri Glacier in Sikkim, and flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal.
- It is a significant right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it in Bangladesh.
Context: The West Bengal government has approved the Teesta bridge project after over 10 years.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect - The Teesta River originates in the Himalayas, specifically from the Pahunri Glacier in Sikkim, and flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal.
- It is a significant right bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it in Bangladesh.
Context: The West Bengal government has approved the Teesta bridge project after over 10 years.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Axiom Mission 4
- It is the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), organized by Axiom Space.
- The mission will carry the first astronauts from Poland and Hungary to the ISS.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Axiom Mission 4 is indeed the fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS, facilitated by Axiom Space.
- This mission marks the first time astronauts from Poland and Hungary will be on board the ISS.
Context:ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as a pilot on the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Axiom Mission 4 is indeed the fourth private astronaut mission to the ISS, facilitated by Axiom Space.
- This mission marks the first time astronauts from Poland and Hungary will be on board the ISS.
Context:ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as a pilot on the Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station (ISS).
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