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 World Wide Fund for Nature
- It was established in 1951 with its headquarters in New York, USA.
- The giant panda has been its iconic logo since its inception.
- The Living Planet Report, which tracks global biodiversity, is published by WWF every two years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) was founded in 1961. Its headquarters are located in Gland, Switzerland, not New York, USA.
- The giant panda has been its iconic logo since its inception.
- The Living Planet Report, which tracks global biodiversity, is published by WWF every two years.
Context:The Uttarakhand Forest Department has partnered with WWF to install trap cameras in forest interiors to provide real-time wildlife alerts on forest roads.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct correct - The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) was founded in 1961. Its headquarters are located in Gland, Switzerland, not New York, USA.
- The giant panda has been its iconic logo since its inception.
- The Living Planet Report, which tracks global biodiversity, is published by WWF every two years.
Context:The Uttarakhand Forest Department has partnered with WWF to install trap cameras in forest interiors to provide real-time wildlife alerts on forest roads.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Mercy petitions
- The Governor of a State can grant pardons for offenses against state laws, including the power to pardon a death sentence.
- The decision of the President or the Governor on a mercy petition is beyond judicial review by the courts.
- Undue delay by the President in deciding on a mercy petition can be a ground for judicial intervention.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - The Governor of a State can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.
- The decision of the President or the Governor on a mercy petition is not beyond judicial review
- The Supreme Court has held that undue and unexplained delay by the President in considering and deciding on a mercy petition can be a ground for judicial intervention.
Context:The Maharashtra government formed a dedicated cell under the Additional Secretary (Home) for dealing with mercy petitions filed by death row convicts.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - The Governor of a State can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment, or suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends.
- The decision of the President or the Governor on a mercy petition is not beyond judicial review
- The Supreme Court has held that undue and unexplained delay by the President in considering and deciding on a mercy petition can be a ground for judicial intervention.
Context:The Maharashtra government formed a dedicated cell under the Additional Secretary (Home) for dealing with mercy petitions filed by death row convicts.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Bodh Gaya Temple?
Correct
Option c It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. Incorrect
Option c It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Sarhul festival
- Sarhul is primarily celebrated by the tribal communities of Jharkhand, such as the Munda and Oraon.
- The festival is associated with the flowering of the sal trees and marks the beginning of the new year for these communities.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Sarhul is a significant festival for the tribal communities of Jharkhand, and it is indeed celebrated with great enthusiasm by tribes like the Munda, Oraon, and Ho, among others.
- The Sarhul festival is closely linked to nature, particularly the flowering of the sal trees, which occurs in the spring season
Context:Adivasis in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will welcome the new year and the spring season with the Sarhul festival.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Sarhul is a significant festival for the tribal communities of Jharkhand, and it is indeed celebrated with great enthusiasm by tribes like the Munda, Oraon, and Ho, among others.
- The Sarhul festival is closely linked to nature, particularly the flowering of the sal trees, which occurs in the spring season
Context:Adivasis in Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur region will welcome the new year and the spring season with the Sarhul festival.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Asbestos
- Asbestos is a synthetic material widely used in the production of plastics and polymers.
- Exposure to asbestos fibers is known to cause serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral, not a synthetic material.
- Exposure to asbestos fibers is known to cause serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Context:The Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is observed annually during the first week of April.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral, not a synthetic material.
- Exposure to asbestos fibers is known to cause serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Context:The Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is observed annually during the first week of April.
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