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 Kara Sea
- It is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, located north of Siberia.
- It is known for its relatively low salinity due to the large amounts of freshwater runoff from Siberian rivers.
- It is a highly biodiverse region, supporting a wide range of marine life due to its warm currents.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Kara Sea is indeed a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, situated north of Siberia.
- It serves as a crucial shipping route, especially for transporting resources like oil and gas from Siberia to European markets. The Northern Sea Route passes through the Kara Sea.
- The Kara Sea, while supporting some marine life, is not considered a highly biodiverse region. Its Arctic location and ice cover for much of the year limit the variety and abundance of species compared to warmer ocean areas.
Context:A Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, collided with a cargo vessel in the Kara Sea, raising concerns about Arctic navigation safety.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Kara Sea is indeed a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean, situated north of Siberia.
- It serves as a crucial shipping route, especially for transporting resources like oil and gas from Siberia to European markets. The Northern Sea Route passes through the Kara Sea.
- The Kara Sea, while supporting some marine life, is not considered a highly biodiverse region. Its Arctic location and ice cover for much of the year limit the variety and abundance of species compared to warmer ocean areas.
Context:A Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, collided with a cargo vessel in the Kara Sea, raising concerns about Arctic navigation safety.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gyan Bharatam Mission
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- It aims to promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and related fields.
- It focuses solely on developing AI technologies for defense applications.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Gyan Bharatam Mission is indeed an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- A core objective of the mission is to promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and related areas.
- While AI has applications in defense, the Gyan Bharatam Mission’s focus is much broader. It encompasses various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and more. It’s not solely focused on defense.
Context:The Gyan Bharatam Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - The Gyan Bharatam Mission is indeed an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- A core objective of the mission is to promote research and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and related areas.
- While AI has applications in defense, the Gyan Bharatam Mission’s focus is much broader. It encompasses various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and more. It’s not solely focused on defense.
Context:The Gyan Bharatam Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Green cardamom, a widely used spice, is primarily cultivated in which of the following states in India?
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Option a Kerala is a major producer of green cardamom in India. While it’s also grown in other states to some extent, Kerala is known for its significant contribution to green cardamom production. Context:Researchers have identified six species that are closely related to Elettaria cardamomum, better known as green cardamom.
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Option a Kerala is a major producer of green cardamom in India. While it’s also grown in other states to some extent, Kerala is known for its significant contribution to green cardamom production. Context:Researchers have identified six species that are closely related to Elettaria cardamomum, better known as green cardamom.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Samudrayaan Mission
- It is a mission of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.It aims to send humans to the deepest parts of the ocean for scientific research.
- The submersible vehicle used in the mission is named ‘Matsya 6000’.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Mission Samudrayan is indeed an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- A key objective is to send a crew of three humans in a submersible vehicle to depths of 6000 meters for deep-sea exploration and scientific studies.
- The submersible vehicle developed for this mission is named ‘Matsya 6000’.
Context:Samudrayaan Mission has been allocated Rs 600 crore in Union Budget 2025-26.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Mission Samudrayan is indeed an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- A key objective is to send a crew of three humans in a submersible vehicle to depths of 6000 meters for deep-sea exploration and scientific studies.
- The submersible vehicle developed for this mission is named ‘Matsya 6000’.
Context:Samudrayaan Mission has been allocated Rs 600 crore in Union Budget 2025-26.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the VSHORAD system.
- VSHORADs are designed to defend against aerial threats at very short ranges, typically within a few kilometers.
- The Indian VSHORAD system is based on a licensed production of the Russian Igla-S missile.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - VSHORADs are indeed designed for very short-range defense against aerial threats, usually within a few kilometers.
- While India has used and continues to use the Igla series of MANPADS, its indigenous VSHORAD program is developing its own system. While there may be some shared technology or influence, it’s not accurate to say it’s simply a licensed production.
Context:The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) system.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - VSHORADs are indeed designed for very short-range defense against aerial threats, usually within a few kilometers.
- While India has used and continues to use the Igla series of MANPADS, its indigenous VSHORAD program is developing its own system. While there may be some shared technology or influence, it’s not accurate to say it’s simply a licensed production.
Context:The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) system.
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