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 6
1. Question
The ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan,’ endorsed by India in 2025, focuses on which of the following principles?
- Innovative financing mechanisms
- Inclusive partnerships
- Market-based carbon pricing for marine transport
- Actionable steps toward SDG-14
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Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 reflect the core principles of the Nice Ocean Action Plan.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While ocean-based climate action is promoted, carbon pricing for marine transport was not a central focus of the plan.
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Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 reflect the core principles of the Nice Ocean Action Plan.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While ocean-based climate action is promoted, carbon pricing for marine transport was not a central focus of the plan.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Which of the following statements about Sir C. Sankaran Nair is/are correct?
- He was the only Indian member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council who resigned in protest after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- He served as President of the Indian National Congress during the Surat Session of 1907.
- He was a firm advocate for constitutional reforms and legal methods of political agitation.
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Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
C. Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in 1919 to protest the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, making him one of the first high-ranking Indians to openly oppose British brutality. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
He was President of the Indian National Congress in 1897 (Amravati session), not during the Surat split of 1907.
Statement 3: Correct.
Nair believed in constitutional and legal methods for reform and was a strong supporter of gradual self-governance through constitutional means.Incorrect
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct.
C. Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy’s Executive Council in 1919 to protest the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, making him one of the first high-ranking Indians to openly oppose British brutality. - Statement 2: Incorrect.
He was President of the Indian National Congress in 1897 (Amravati session), not during the Surat split of 1907.
Statement 3: Correct.
Nair believed in constitutional and legal methods for reform and was a strong supporter of gradual self-governance through constitutional means. -
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
The term “externalization of borders” is often used in refugee discourse. In the context of the Sudan-Egypt-Europe migration route, what does it imply?
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Correct Answer: B. European countries support non-EU states like Egypt to stop refugees before reaching Europe.
Explanation:
This practice, called “externalization,” involves EU funding and diplomatic agreements that help third countries (e.g., Egypt, Libya) control migration, often raising ethical concerns about human rights violations.Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. European countries support non-EU states like Egypt to stop refugees before reaching Europe.
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This practice, called “externalization,” involves EU funding and diplomatic agreements that help third countries (e.g., Egypt, Libya) control migration, often raising ethical concerns about human rights violations. -
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Which Constitutional Amendment is often referred to as the “Mini Constitution” due to the extensive changes made during the Emergency?
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Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
- 42nd Amendment (1976): Made wide-ranging changes — curtailed judiciary powers, enhanced Parliament’s powers, and inserted words like “Socialist” and “Secular” into the Preamble.
44th Amendment (1978) later rolled back some Emergency-era provisions.
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Correct Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
- 42nd Amendment (1976): Made wide-ranging changes — curtailed judiciary powers, enhanced Parliament’s powers, and inserted words like “Socialist” and “Secular” into the Preamble.
44th Amendment (1978) later rolled back some Emergency-era provisions.
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Which of the following types of inflation is primarily caused by an increase in production costs?
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Explanation:
Option A is correct. Cost-push inflation results from rising input costs (wages, raw materials), which push up final prices.
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Explanation:
Option A is correct. Cost-push inflation results from rising input costs (wages, raw materials), which push up final prices.
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Which of the following indices is used in India to measure retail inflation?
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Correct Answer: A. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Explanation:
- Option A is correct. CPI is the official measure of retail inflation in India and is released monthly by the NSO (MOSPI).
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Correct Answer: A. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Explanation:
- Option A is correct. CPI is the official measure of retail inflation in India and is released monthly by the NSO (MOSPI).
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