IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following best describes the significance of the recent CERN discovery related to CP violation in baryons?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Option a: The discovery is not about dark matter, but about CP violation in baryons. Hence Option a is Incorrect
- Option b: The observed CP violation in Λb⁰ baryons is a key clue to understanding why the universe is dominated by matter rather than antimatter. Hence Option b is Correct
- Option c: The study does not compare stability, but rather asymmetry in decay behaviours. Hence Option c is Incorrect
Option d: The speed of light remains a universal constant and is not challenged by this discovery. Hence Option d is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Option a: The discovery is not about dark matter, but about CP violation in baryons. Hence Option a is Incorrect
- Option b: The observed CP violation in Λb⁰ baryons is a key clue to understanding why the universe is dominated by matter rather than antimatter. Hence Option b is Correct
- Option c: The study does not compare stability, but rather asymmetry in decay behaviours. Hence Option c is Incorrect
Option d: The speed of light remains a universal constant and is not challenged by this discovery. Hence Option d is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements
Assertion (A):
Climate change has increased the vulnerability of southern European regions to large-scale wildfires.
Reason (R):
Greenhouse gas emissions have raised global temperatures, causing earlier and longer-lasting heatwaves that dry out vegetation and extend fire seasons.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Assertion is correct: Southern Europe, including countries bordering the Mediterranean, has become a wildfire hotspot due to environmental stress.
Reason is also correct and explains A: Climate change, driven by emissions from fossil fuels, is causing hotter, longer summers, leading to drier landscapes and more intense wildfires. The link between rising temperatures and increased fire risk is well-documented by scientific assessments, including those by the IPCC and WMO.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Assertion is correct: Southern Europe, including countries bordering the Mediterranean, has become a wildfire hotspot due to environmental stress.
Reason is also correct and explains A: Climate change, driven by emissions from fossil fuels, is causing hotter, longer summers, leading to drier landscapes and more intense wildfires. The link between rising temperatures and increased fire risk is well-documented by scientific assessments, including those by the IPCC and WMO.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), consider the following statements:
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The scheme merges multiple ongoing agricultural schemes under a single umbrella program.
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It aims to improve agricultural productivity in all districts of India with a focus on high-yielding hybrid crops.
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Monitoring of the scheme is done using digital tools and indicators guided by NITI Aayog.
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Every state and Union Territory is required to have at least one district covered under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: PM-DDKY merges 36 existing central schemes. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Statement 2: The scheme targets 100 low-performing districts, not all districts, and promotes climate-resilient and sustainable crops, not just high-yielding hybrids. Hence statement 2 is Incorrect
- Statement 3: Monitoring is done via a digital dashboard with 117 indicators, overseen by NITI Aayog. Hence statement 3 is Correct
Statement 4: At least one district per state/UT is included under the scheme. Hence statement 4 is Correct
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: PM-DDKY merges 36 existing central schemes. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Statement 2: The scheme targets 100 low-performing districts, not all districts, and promotes climate-resilient and sustainable crops, not just high-yielding hybrids. Hence statement 2 is Incorrect
- Statement 3: Monitoring is done via a digital dashboard with 117 indicators, overseen by NITI Aayog. Hence statement 3 is Correct
Statement 4: At least one district per state/UT is included under the scheme. Hence statement 4 is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to trade remedy measures under WTO rules, consider the following statements:
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Anti-dumping duty is imposed to counter the import of goods priced lower than their normal value, which causes injury to domestic industries.
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Countervailing duty is levied to neutralize the impact of export subsidies provided by the exporting country’s government.
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Both anti-dumping and countervailing duties are corrective in nature and are imposed after proper investigation by the authorities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: This is the correct definition of anti-dumping duty. It addresses injury to domestic industry due to unfair pricing. Hence the Statement 1 is Correct
- Statement 2: This correctly describes countervailing duty, which offsets unfair export subsidies. Hence the Statement 2 is Correct
Statement 3: Both duties are imposed only after a proper investigation, not automatically or as retaliation. Hence the Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: This is the correct definition of anti-dumping duty. It addresses injury to domestic industry due to unfair pricing. Hence the Statement 1 is Correct
- Statement 2: This correctly describes countervailing duty, which offsets unfair export subsidies. Hence the Statement 2 is Correct
Statement 3: Both duties are imposed only after a proper investigation, not automatically or as retaliation. Hence the Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the ADEETIE Scheme:
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The scheme is expected to mobilize more private and institutional investment than its total budgetary outlay.
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It includes technical handholding and post-implementation monitoring for MSMEs adopting energy-efficient technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,000 crore but is expected to mobilize ₹9,000 crore in total investments, including MSME lending. Hence the Statement 1 is Correct
Statement 2: The scheme provides not just financial assistance but also technical support, including energy audits, DPR preparation, technology identification, and monitoring. Hence the Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The scheme has a total outlay of ₹1,000 crore but is expected to mobilize ₹9,000 crore in total investments, including MSME lending. Hence the Statement 1 is Correct
Statement 2: The scheme provides not just financial assistance but also technical support, including energy audits, DPR preparation, technology identification, and monitoring. Hence the Statement 2 is Correct
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