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
With reference to the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), consider the following statements:
- CMLRE functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.
- It is the nodal agency for managing oil spill responses in Indian waters.
- CMLRE operates a research vessel named Sagar Sampada for oceanographic and ecological studies.
- The institute is primarily tasked with marine biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. CMLRE is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency for oil spill responses, not CMLRE.
- Statement 3: Correct. CMLRE operates the Fishery Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada.
Statement 4: Correct. CMLRE focuses on the sustainable management and monitoring of marine living resources, including biodiversity and ecosystems, especially within the EEZ.
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Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. CMLRE is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency for oil spill responses, not CMLRE.
- Statement 3: Correct. CMLRE operates the Fishery Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada.
Statement 4: Correct. CMLRE focuses on the sustainable management and monitoring of marine living resources, including biodiversity and ecosystems, especially within the EEZ.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bharatiya Antariksh Station:
- It is India’s planned modular space station to be launched after 2035.
- It will support long-duration human missions and microgravity research.
- It will be a part of the International Space Station network.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: India plans to launch the Bharatiya Antariksh Station post-2035 as a modular space station.
Statement 2 is correct: It will support long-duration human missions and microgravity research, advancing India’s space capabilities.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bharatiya Antariksh Station will be an independent Indian project and not part of the International Space Station (ISS) network, which involves NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA.Therefore, the correct answer is A (1 and 2 only).
Incorrect
Answer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: India plans to launch the Bharatiya Antariksh Station post-2035 as a modular space station.
Statement 2 is correct: It will support long-duration human missions and microgravity research, advancing India’s space capabilities.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Bharatiya Antariksh Station will be an independent Indian project and not part of the International Space Station (ISS) network, which involves NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA, and CSA.Therefore, the correct answer is A (1 and 2 only).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about antimicrobial activity:
- It refers to the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.
- Antibiotics are synthetic chemicals and do not occur naturally.
- Antimicrobial agents work by targeting vital processes like cell wall synthesis or protein production in microbes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct as antimicrobial activity involves killing or inhibiting microbes.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because many antibiotics are naturally produced by microorganisms.
- Statement 3 is correct; antimicrobial agents target essential microbial functions to stop their growth or kill them.
Incorrect
Answer: B) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct as antimicrobial activity involves killing or inhibiting microbes.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because many antibiotics are naturally produced by microorganisms.
- Statement 3 is correct; antimicrobial agents target essential microbial functions to stop their growth or kill them.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nanozymes:
- Nanozymes are natural enzymes used in nanotechnology applications.
- They are more stable and cost-effective compared to natural enzymes.
- Nanozymes have potential medical applications, including in treating blood clots.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Correct Answer: B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Nanozymes are natural enzymes:
False. Nanozymes are synthetic (artificial) nanomaterials that mimic the catalytic functions of natural enzymes. They are not derived from biological systems. - Statement 2 – More stable and cost-effective:
True. Nanozymes are generally more stable under extreme conditions (e.g., temperature, pH) and cheaper to produce in large quantities than natural enzymes. - Statement 3 – Medical applications:
True. Recent research (e.g., from IISc Bengaluru) has shown that nanozymes can help prevent excessive blood clotting by regulating oxidative stress, making them promising for treating conditions like thrombosis or stroke.
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Nanozymes are natural enzymes:
False. Nanozymes are synthetic (artificial) nanomaterials that mimic the catalytic functions of natural enzymes. They are not derived from biological systems. - Statement 2 – More stable and cost-effective:
True. Nanozymes are generally more stable under extreme conditions (e.g., temperature, pH) and cheaper to produce in large quantities than natural enzymes. - Statement 3 – Medical applications:
True. Recent research (e.g., from IISc Bengaluru) has shown that nanozymes can help prevent excessive blood clotting by regulating oxidative stress, making them promising for treating conditions like thrombosis or stroke.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment of High Court and Supreme Court judges in India:
- A notice signed by at least 100 Lok Sabha or 50 Rajya Sabha members is required to initiate impeachment proceedings.
- Parliament must form a new inquiry committee in all cases before proceeding with the impeachment motion.
- Impeachment motion requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament.
- The President of India can remove a judge only after the impeachment motion is passed by Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The required signatures to initiate are 100 MPs in Lok Sabha or 50 in Rajya Sabha.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: If a prior inquiry (e.g., Supreme Court committee) exists, Parliament may skip forming a new one.
- Statement 3 is correct: The motion requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, and a majority of total members in both Houses.
- Statement 4 is correct: The President removes the judge only after Parliament passes the impeachment.
Incorrect
Answer: B) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The required signatures to initiate are 100 MPs in Lok Sabha or 50 in Rajya Sabha.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: If a prior inquiry (e.g., Supreme Court committee) exists, Parliament may skip forming a new one.
- Statement 3 is correct: The motion requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, and a majority of total members in both Houses.
- Statement 4 is correct: The President removes the judge only after Parliament passes the impeachment.
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