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
Match the following FSSAI initiatives with their objectives:
Column A Column B A. RUCO 1. Repurposing used cooking oil B. Jaivik Bharat 2. Promoting organic food C. FoSTaC 3. Training food handlers D. Eat Right Campus 4. Improving institutional food environments Correct match:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:- RUCO → Used Cooking Oil
- Jaivik Bharat → Organic food
- FoSTaC → Food Safety Training
- Eat Right Campus → Ensuring healthy food environments in institutions
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Answer: A
Explanation:- RUCO → Used Cooking Oil
- Jaivik Bharat → Organic food
- FoSTaC → Food Safety Training
- Eat Right Campus → Ensuring healthy food environments in institutions
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following best explains the role of the International Space Station (ISS) in the context of Ax-4?
Correct
Answer: C. It provides a collaborative microgravity research environment
Explanation:
Ax-4 crew will perform 60+ experiments in microgravity, demonstrating the ISS’s research utility.
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Answer: C. It provides a collaborative microgravity research environment
Explanation:
Ax-4 crew will perform 60+ experiments in microgravity, demonstrating the ISS’s research utility.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to modern drone warfare, consider the following pairs:
Drone Type Feature/Capability 1. Magura V7 Naval drone capable of anti-aircraft strikes 2. Lancet-3 Russian drone with reported glitches in autonomous targeting 3. Tyuvik Ukrainian drone with fiber-optic, EW-resistant capability Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Magura V7 is a Ukrainian drone boat with missile-launching capability. Lancet-3 is Russian. Tyuvik is a Russian drone with EW resistance, not Ukrainian.Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Magura V7 is a Ukrainian drone boat with missile-launching capability. Lancet-3 is Russian. Tyuvik is a Russian drone with EW resistance, not Ukrainian. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the context of India’s energy transition goals, why is the domestic development of rare earth mineral resources considered critical?
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Answer: (c) It enables self-reliance in clean technologies like EVs and wind turbines
Explanation:
Rare earth elements are crucial for the production of permanent magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and advanced electronics. India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and electric mobility plans hinge on reliable access to these materials. Developing domestic capacity reduces strategic vulnerabilities and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the green tech sector.Incorrect
Answer: (c) It enables self-reliance in clean technologies like EVs and wind turbines
Explanation:
Rare earth elements are crucial for the production of permanent magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and advanced electronics. India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and electric mobility plans hinge on reliable access to these materials. Developing domestic capacity reduces strategic vulnerabilities and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in the green tech sector. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI):
- The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can be removed from office only through a process similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
- As per the 2023 Act, the CEC and other Election Commissioners are now appointed by a committee that includes the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.
- The 2023 Act aligns the salary and service conditions of the Election Commissioners with that of a Cabinet Secretary.
- The 2023 Act allows for reappointment of Election Commissioners after completion of their term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed through a process similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court — by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
The 2023 Act excludes the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee. The selection committee now consists of the Prime Minister (Chair), Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM. - Statement 3: Correct.
Under the new law, the salary and service conditions of the CEC and other Election Commissioners are aligned with the Cabinet Secretary, not Supreme Court judges.
Statement 4: Incorrect.
The new law prohibits reappointment after a person has served a term as CEC or EC.Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed through a process similar to that of a judge of the Supreme Court — by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
The 2023 Act excludes the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee. The selection committee now consists of the Prime Minister (Chair), Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM. - Statement 3: Correct.
Under the new law, the salary and service conditions of the CEC and other Election Commissioners are aligned with the Cabinet Secretary, not Supreme Court judges.
Statement 4: Incorrect.
The new law prohibits reappointment after a person has served a term as CEC or EC.
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