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 Metre Convention
- The Metre Convention is an international treaty signed in Paris in 1875 with the purpose of assuring the international unification and improvement of the metric system.
- It established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and its governing bodies, including the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM).
- India joined the Metre Convention in 1957 and recently became the 13th country globally authorized to issue OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) certificates.
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 - The Metre Convention was indeed signed in Paris on May 20, 1875, to assure the international unification and improvement of the metric system
- The treaty established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), and its governing bodies like the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) and the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).
- India joined the Metre Convention in 1957 after enacting the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1956. As of 2025, India became the 13th country authorized to issue OIML certificates, enhancing its credibility in international trade.
Context:The Department of Consumer Affairs marked World Metrology Day 2025 commemorating 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention (1875).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct correct correct - The Metre Convention was indeed signed in Paris on May 20, 1875, to assure the international unification and improvement of the metric system
- The treaty established the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), and its governing bodies like the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) and the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).
- India joined the Metre Convention in 1957 after enacting the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1956. As of 2025, India became the 13th country authorized to issue OIML certificates, enhancing its credibility in international trade.
Context:The Department of Consumer Affairs marked World Metrology Day 2025 commemorating 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention (1875).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Intelligence Bureau (IB)
- It functions under the direct control and supervision of the Prime Minister’s Office.
- The Intelligence Bureau is a statutory body, deriving its powers directly from an Act passed by the Parliament.
- It is responsible for gathering external intelligence, while the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) focuses on internal intelligence.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect - The Intelligence Bureau functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not directly the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
- The Intelligence Bureau is a non-statutory body. It was established in 1887 (as the Central Special Branch and later renamed IB in 1947)
- This statement reverses the roles. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is responsible for internal intelligence, whereas the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is responsible for external intelligence.
Context:The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given a one-year extension to Tapan Kumar Deka, the chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) till June 2026.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect - The Intelligence Bureau functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not directly the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
- The Intelligence Bureau is a non-statutory body. It was established in 1887 (as the Central Special Branch and later renamed IB in 1947)
- This statement reverses the roles. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is responsible for internal intelligence, whereas the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is responsible for external intelligence.
Context:The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given a one-year extension to Tapan Kumar Deka, the chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) till June 2026.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is correct?
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Option c The World Bank indeed serves as the Trustee for the GEF Trust Fund, managing its financial contributions and disbursing funds for environmental projects. Context:A new study found that biodiversity conservation funds especially from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are not reaching the indigenous people and local communities (IPLC).
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Option c The World Bank indeed serves as the Trustee for the GEF Trust Fund, managing its financial contributions and disbursing funds for environmental projects. Context:A new study found that biodiversity conservation funds especially from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) are not reaching the indigenous people and local communities (IPLC).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Euthalia malaccana
- Euthalia malaccana is a species of butterfly commonly known as the Malayan Commander.
- It is primarily found in the Western Ghats region of India, making it an endemic species to peninsular India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Euthalia malaccana is indeed a species of butterfly, and its common name is the Malayan Commander.
- Euthalia malaccana is primarily found in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, and in Northeast India.
Context:Euthalia malaccana, the newest member of India’s butterfly family, has been recorded from Arunachal Pradesh.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Euthalia malaccana is indeed a species of butterfly, and its common name is the Malayan Commander.
- Euthalia malaccana is primarily found in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, and in Northeast India.
Context:Euthalia malaccana, the newest member of India’s butterfly family, has been recorded from Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- The Yatra from India is primarily conducted via two routes: one through Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and the other through Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).
- The Yatra is organized annually by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Historically, these were the two main routes for the Yatra from India. The Lipulekh Pass route is a trekking route, while the Nathu La Pass route is motorable for a significant stretch.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has traditionally organized and facilitated the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Indian pilgrims in cooperation with Chinese authorities.
Context:The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a gap of five years due to a pandemic & military standoff between China & India.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct correct - Historically, these were the two main routes for the Yatra from India. The Lipulekh Pass route is a trekking route, while the Nathu La Pass route is motorable for a significant stretch.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has traditionally organized and facilitated the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for Indian pilgrims in cooperation with Chinese authorities.
Context:The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume after a gap of five years due to a pandemic & military standoff between China & India.
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