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
Which of the following cancer drugs is known as the “red devil” due to its striking colour and severe side effects?
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Correct Answer: A. Doxorubicin
Explanation:
- Option A is correct: Doxorubicin is nicknamed the “red devil” for its bright red color and serious side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
- Option B, C, D are incorrect as they are not associated with this nickname.
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Correct Answer: A. Doxorubicin
Explanation:
- Option A is correct: Doxorubicin is nicknamed the “red devil” for its bright red color and serious side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
- Option B, C, D are incorrect as they are not associated with this nickname.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?
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Correct Answer: A. Article 343
Explanation:
- Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
- Articles 344, 345, and 351 deal with language commission, state official languages, and promotion of Hindi respectively.
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Correct Answer: A. Article 343
Explanation:
- Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
- Articles 344, 345, and 351 deal with language commission, state official languages, and promotion of Hindi respectively.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following initiatives recently launched to support the MSME sector in India:
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal
- MSME Hackathon 5.0
- Know Your Lender publication
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: All were part of initiatives launched or promoted during MSME Day 2025, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is a separate initiative under DPIIT, not specifically launched during MSME Day 2025.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: All were part of initiatives launched or promoted during MSME Day 2025, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is a separate initiative under DPIIT, not specifically launched during MSME Day 2025.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Fiscal Health Index (FHI):
- It is published annually by the Ministry of Finance.
- The index helps in assessing states’ fiscal discipline and encourages alignment with national fiscal goals.
- Odisha was ranked as the top-performing state in the 2025 FHI report.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The FHI is developed and released by NITI Aayog, not the Ministry of Finance.
- Statement 2 is correct: One of the main goals of FHI is to assess fiscal discipline and encourage states to align with national fiscal consolidation targets.
Statement 3 is correct: As per the 2025 FHI report, Odisha ranked as the top-performing state.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The FHI is developed and released by NITI Aayog, not the Ministry of Finance.
- Statement 2 is correct: One of the main goals of FHI is to assess fiscal discipline and encourage states to align with national fiscal consolidation targets.
Statement 3 is correct: As per the 2025 FHI report, Odisha ranked as the top-performing state.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), consider the following statements:
- The conference aims to reform the global financial system to close the SDG financing gap, especially for developing countries.
- The Compromiso de Sevilla is the official negotiated outcome document of the FfD4 summit.
- The conference is organized annually by the World Bank in collaboration with the IMF and UNDP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: A key goal of FfD4 is to mobilize and reform development financing to meet the SDGs, especially in developing nations.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Compromiso de Sevilla is the intergovernmentally agreed outcome document.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The conference is organized by the United Nations, not the World Bank.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: A key goal of FfD4 is to mobilize and reform development financing to meet the SDGs, especially in developing nations.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Compromiso de Sevilla is the intergovernmentally agreed outcome document.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The conference is organized by the United Nations, not the World Bank.
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