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 Western disturbance
- They typically move from west to east, impacting the weather in the northern parts of India.
- They often bring rainfall to the plains and snowfall to the mountainous regions during the winter months.
- They are associated with the subtropical jet stream.
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 - They generally move from west to east, affecting the weather patterns across northern India, Pakistan, and other parts of the subcontinent.
- During the winter months, they bring much-needed rainfall to the plains of northern India, which is crucial for agriculture. They also cause snowfall in the Himalayan region.
- Western Disturbances are associated with the subtropical jet stream. The jet stream guides their movement and influences their intensity.
Context:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a sharp temperature drop across North India due to an active western disturbance positioned over North Pakistan.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - They generally move from west to east, affecting the weather patterns across northern India, Pakistan, and other parts of the subcontinent.
- During the winter months, they bring much-needed rainfall to the plains of northern India, which is crucial for agriculture. They also cause snowfall in the Himalayan region.
- Western Disturbances are associated with the subtropical jet stream. The jet stream guides their movement and influences their intensity.
Context:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a sharp temperature drop across North India due to an active western disturbance positioned over North Pakistan.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Furloughs
- A furlough is a mandatory, temporary leave of absence from employment.
- Furloughs are often implemented by employers as a cost-cutting measure during economic downturns or financial difficulties.
- Employees on furlough generally receive full pay and benefits during the furlough period
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - A furlough is indeed a mandatory, temporary leave of absence from work. It’s not voluntary.
- Employers often use furloughs as a way to reduce labor costs during times of financial strain. It’s a way to cut expenses without permanently laying off employees.
- This is the key difference. Employees on furlough typically experience a reduction or suspension of pay and/or benefits. It’s not full pay.
Context:Convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a Delhi prison rule about furloughs.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct Incorrect - A furlough is indeed a mandatory, temporary leave of absence from work. It’s not voluntary.
- Employers often use furloughs as a way to reduce labor costs during times of financial strain. It’s a way to cut expenses without permanently laying off employees.
- This is the key difference. Employees on furlough typically experience a reduction or suspension of pay and/or benefits. It’s not full pay.
Context:Convicts of the Hashimpura massacre have moved the Delhi High Court against a Delhi prison rule about furloughs.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The Darién Gap, a challenging stretch of terrain, is located between which two countries?
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Option b The Darién Gap is a break in the Pan-American Highway, a road network that spans almost the entire length of the Americas. This gap, a dense and remote rainforest region, lies between Colombia and Panama. It’s known for its difficult terrain, making overland travel challenging and contributing to its isolation. Context:Darien Gap was in the news for being a major route for the illegal migration to the US.
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Option b The Darién Gap is a break in the Pan-American Highway, a road network that spans almost the entire length of the Americas. This gap, a dense and remote rainforest region, lies between Colombia and Panama. It’s known for its difficult terrain, making overland travel challenging and contributing to its isolation. Context:Darien Gap was in the news for being a major route for the illegal migration to the US.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Pinaka rocket system
- It is a multi-barrel rocket system developed by India.
- It is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear warheads.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The Pinaka is indeed a multi-barrel rocket system indigenously developed by India.
- While India possesses nuclear weapons, the Pinaka is not designed to deliver nuclear warheads. It’s a conventional weapon system.
Context:The Union Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for ammunition to enhance the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The Pinaka is indeed a multi-barrel rocket system indigenously developed by India.
- While India possesses nuclear weapons, the Pinaka is not designed to deliver nuclear warheads. It’s a conventional weapon system.
Context:The Union Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for ammunition to enhance the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Chandrayaan-4
- The mission aims to study the permanently shadowed regions and search for water ice.
- It will involve a lander, rover, and potentially a sample return module.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - key objective of Chandrayaan-4 is expected to be exploring the permanently shadowed regions of the Moon, which are believed to potentially harbor water ice.
- While a lander and rover are likely components, the inclusion of a sample return module is not yet confirmed or a definite part of the current plans for Chandrayaan-4. Sample return missions are extremely complex and would represent a significant technological leap
Context:India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - key objective of Chandrayaan-4 is expected to be exploring the permanently shadowed regions of the Moon, which are believed to potentially harbor water ice.
- While a lander and rover are likely components, the inclusion of a sample return module is not yet confirmed or a definite part of the current plans for Chandrayaan-4. Sample return missions are extremely complex and would represent a significant technological leap
Context:India will launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back samples of moon rocks to the Earth in 2027.
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