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 Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
- CCRAS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- The primary mandate of CCRAS is to undertake, coordinate, and promote scientific research in Ayurveda.
- CCRAS maintains the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) which sets standards for Ayurvedic drugs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - CCRAS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), Government of India, not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The core function of CCRAS is indeed to conduct, coordinate, develop, and promote scientific research in the Ayurvedic system of medicine.
- The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH but is a separate entity from CCRAS, although they work in coordination on standardization of drugs.
Context:The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect correct Incorrect - CCRAS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), Government of India, not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The core function of CCRAS is indeed to conduct, coordinate, develop, and promote scientific research in the Ayurvedic system of medicine.
- The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH but is a separate entity from CCRAS, although they work in coordination on standardization of drugs.
Context:The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following best describes the primary role of the gut microbiota in the human body?
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Option c (c) Aiding in the digestion of complex carbohydrates and influencing the immune system. Context:A recent study highlights how climate change-induced food insecurity may disrupt human gut microbiota, with wide-ranging health consequences.
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Option c (c) Aiding in the digestion of complex carbohydrates and influencing the immune system. Context:A recent study highlights how climate change-induced food insecurity may disrupt human gut microbiota, with wide-ranging health consequences.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Piezoelectric nanostickers
- Piezoelectric nanostickers are thin, adhesive patches that generate electrical energy when subjected to mechanical stress or pressure at the nanoscale.
- A primary potential application of piezoelectric nanostickers is in harvesting energy from human body movements to power wearable electronic devices.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Piezoelectric materials generate electricity when mechanically stressed, and at the nanoscale, these properties can be utilized in thin, adhesive patches.
- Harvesting energy from body movements to power wearables like health monitors is a significant area of research and potential application for these nanostickers.
Context:Piezoelectric Nanostickers
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Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Piezoelectric materials generate electricity when mechanically stressed, and at the nanoscale, these properties can be utilized in thin, adhesive patches.
- Harvesting energy from body movements to power wearables like health monitors is a significant area of research and potential application for these nanostickers.
Context:Piezoelectric Nanostickers
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
- The UCCN was launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.
- Member cities of the UCCN commit to sharing best practices and developing partnerships that foster cultural, social, and economic development.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The UCCN was indeed launched in 2004 with the stated aim of fostering international cooperation among cities that recognize creativity as a key driver for sustainable urban development.
- Member cities actively engage in sharing experiences, best practices, and developing collaborative initiatives to promote cultural, social, and economic progress within their communities and across the network.
Context:Kozhikode was inducted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the Literature category in 2022.
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Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - The UCCN was indeed launched in 2004 with the stated aim of fostering international cooperation among cities that recognize creativity as a key driver for sustainable urban development.
- Member cities actively engage in sharing experiences, best practices, and developing collaborative initiatives to promote cultural, social, and economic progress within their communities and across the network.
Context:Kozhikode was inducted into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the Literature category in 2022.
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