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 Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme
- It is a pension scheme specifically designed for unorganized sector workers.
- Beneficiaries receive a guaranteed minimum monthly pension of ₹5,000 after attaining the age of 60 years.
- The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The PM-SYM scheme is indeed targeted at unorganized sector workers.
- The guaranteed minimum monthly pension under the PM-SYM scheme is ₹3,000, not ₹5,000.
- The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Labour & Employment and implemented through the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Community Service Centres (CSCs).
Context:The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme was launched in 2019 to provide pension security for unorganized workers.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Incorrect - The PM-SYM scheme is indeed targeted at unorganized sector workers.
- The guaranteed minimum monthly pension under the PM-SYM scheme is ₹3,000, not ₹5,000.
- The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Labour & Employment and implemented through the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Community Service Centres (CSCs).
Context:The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme was launched in 2019 to provide pension security for unorganized workers.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Doctrine of Reasonable Classification
- It allows the state to treat different classes of persons differently if there is a reasonable basis for doing so.
- It mandates that the classification must be based on an intelligible differentia, which distinguishes persons or things that are grouped together from others left out of the group.
- It requires that the differentia must have a rational relation to the object sought to be achieved by the legislation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The doctrine allows for reasonable differentiation.
- Intelligible differentia” is a key component of the doctrine.
- There must be a rational nexus between the classification and the object of the law.
Context:The Supreme Court’s ruling in State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1952) laid the foundation for the “reasonable classification” test under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The doctrine allows for reasonable differentiation.
- Intelligible differentia” is a key component of the doctrine.
- There must be a rational nexus between the classification and the object of the law.
Context:The Supreme Court’s ruling in State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar (1952) laid the foundation for the “reasonable classification” test under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Mission 300, a collaborative initiative by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, primarily aims to:
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Option d Deliver electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. Context:In 2024, the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank together launched Mission 300.
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Option d Deliver electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. Context:In 2024, the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank together launched Mission 300.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)
- The TTZ is a defined area of 10,400 sq. km around the Taj Mahal, aimed at protecting the monument from pollution.
- The Supreme Court of India mandated the establishment of the TTZ to control air pollution that was causing damage to the Taj Mahal’s marble.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The TTZ is a specific area designated to protect the Taj Mahal.
- The Supreme Court’s intervention led to its creation.
Context:The Supreme Court directed Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute (FRI) to conduct tree census in the Taj Trapezium Zone.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The TTZ is a specific area designated to protect the Taj Mahal.
- The Supreme Court’s intervention led to its creation.
Context:The Supreme Court directed Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute (FRI) to conduct tree census in the Taj Trapezium Zone.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme
- The scheme provides interest subvention of 3% per annum up to a limit of ₹2 crore for each eligible project.
- Loans under the AIF are disbursed exclusively by commercial banks and regional rural banks.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The interest subvention is a key feature of the scheme.
- Loans are disbursed by a wider range of lending institutions, including cooperative banks, financial institutions and NBFCs, in addition to commercial and regional rural banks.
Context:Punjab has utilised 100% of the Rs 4,713 crore allocated to it by the Centre under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - The interest subvention is a key feature of the scheme.
- Loans are disbursed by a wider range of lending institutions, including cooperative banks, financial institutions and NBFCs, in addition to commercial and regional rural banks.
Context:Punjab has utilised 100% of the Rs 4,713 crore allocated to it by the Centre under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme.
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