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 NAMASTE scheme
- The NAMASTE scheme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- It aims to completely eliminate manual scavenging in India and rehabilitate all manual scavengers by providing them with alternative livelihoods.
- The scheme focuses on mechanizing sewer and septic tank cleaning operations and providing safety gear and training to sanitation workers.
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 - NAMASTE is indeed a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- primary objective of the NAMASTE scheme is to achieve the complete eradication of manual scavenging in India and to provide comprehensive rehabilitation support, including alternative livelihood options, for those engaged in this hazardous practice.
- The scheme emphasizes the mechanization of sewer and septic tank cleaning processes to eliminate the need for manual entry.
Context:A NAMASTE scheme event was held in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh and sanitation workers were honored.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - NAMASTE is indeed a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- primary objective of the NAMASTE scheme is to achieve the complete eradication of manual scavenging in India and to provide comprehensive rehabilitation support, including alternative livelihood options, for those engaged in this hazardous practice.
- The scheme emphasizes the mechanization of sewer and septic tank cleaning processes to eliminate the need for manual entry.
Context:A NAMASTE scheme event was held in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh and sanitation workers were honored.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Multi Influence Ground Mine (MIGM)
- MIGMs are naval mines designed to be triggered by a single type of influence, such as magnetic or acoustic signatures.
- These mines are typically deployed in deep ocean waters to target large surface combatants and submarines.
- MIGMs incorporate multiple sensors to detect various signatures of a passing ship, making them more difficult to counter.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution ()
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - The defining characteristic of Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM) is that they are designed to be triggered by multiple types of influences (e.g., magnetic, acoustic, pressure,
- While some naval mines can be deployed in deeper waters, ground mines, including MIGMs, are typically laid on the seabed in relatively shallow to medium depth waters to target a wider range of surface and subsurface vessels operating in those areas, including those approaching ports, straits, or coastal regions.
- MIGMs are equipped with multiple sensors that can detect different physical signatures emitted by a passing ship (e.g., changes in the magnetic field, underwater noise, pressure variations, vibrations, electrical signals).
Context:India recently achieved a major milestone by successfully test-firing the Multi Influence Ground Mine (MIGM).
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Solution ()
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect correct - The defining characteristic of Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM) is that they are designed to be triggered by multiple types of influences (e.g., magnetic, acoustic, pressure,
- While some naval mines can be deployed in deeper waters, ground mines, including MIGMs, are typically laid on the seabed in relatively shallow to medium depth waters to target a wider range of surface and subsurface vessels operating in those areas, including those approaching ports, straits, or coastal regions.
- MIGMs are equipped with multiple sensors that can detect different physical signatures emitted by a passing ship (e.g., changes in the magnetic field, underwater noise, pressure variations, vibrations, electrical signals).
Context:India recently achieved a major milestone by successfully test-firing the Multi Influence Ground Mine (MIGM).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Piprahwa Relics?
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Correct Answer: (b) They are Buddhist relics, including bone fragments of the Buddha, found in Uttar Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: (b) They are Buddhist relics, including bone fragments of the Buddha, found in Uttar Pradesh.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Ahilyabai Holkar
- She was a contemporary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and actively participated in his campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
- Ahilyabai Holkar was a great patron of art and architecture, commissioning numerous temples, dharamshalas, and other public works across India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj lived in the 17th century, while Ahilyabai Holkar ruled in the 18th century (1767-1795). They were not contemporaries.
- Ahilyabai Holkar was a significant patron of art and architecture. She commissioned the construction and renovation of numerous temples, dharamshalas (rest houses), ghats
Context:The Maharashtra government will make a film on Ahilyabai Holkar’s life for her 300th birth anniversary in 2025.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj lived in the 17th century, while Ahilyabai Holkar ruled in the 18th century (1767-1795). They were not contemporaries.
- Ahilyabai Holkar was a significant patron of art and architecture. She commissioned the construction and renovation of numerous temples, dharamshalas (rest houses), ghats
Context:The Maharashtra government will make a film on Ahilyabai Holkar’s life for her 300th birth anniversary in 2025.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Safe Harbour clause
- The Safe Harbour clause in the Information Technology Act, 2000, provides legal immunity to intermediaries for content posted by third parties on their platforms, provided they meet certain conditions.
- This clause mandates that social media platforms must proactively monitor and censor all user-generated content to maintain their immunity.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, contains the Safe Harbour clause, which grants legal protection to intermediaries from liability for third-party content under specific conditions, such as not initiating the transmission, not selecting the receiver, and acting upon takedown requests.
- The Safe Harbour clause does not mandate proactive monitoring and censorship of all user-generated content.
Context:The government is considering revising guidelines for intermediary platforms and re-evaluating the “safe harbour” protections under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, contains the Safe Harbour clause, which grants legal protection to intermediaries from liability for third-party content under specific conditions, such as not initiating the transmission, not selecting the receiver, and acting upon takedown requests.
- The Safe Harbour clause does not mandate proactive monitoring and censorship of all user-generated content.
Context:The government is considering revising guidelines for intermediary platforms and re-evaluating the “safe harbour” protections under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.
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