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
In the context of genome sequencing, which of the following best explains why Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is considered a breakthrough over traditional Sanger sequencing?
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Correct Answer: B. NGS allows simultaneous sequencing of millions of DNA fragments, making it faster and more cost-effective.
Explanation:
- Option A is incorrect: NGS reads shorter sequences compared to Sanger but compensates with high throughput.
- Option B is correct: NGS sequences millions of fragments in parallel, reducing time and cost significantly.
- Option C is incorrect: NGS does not rely on radioactive isotopes; it uses fluorescent tagging.
- Option D is incorrect: Computational tools are still essential in NGS for assembly and analysis
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Correct Answer: B. NGS allows simultaneous sequencing of millions of DNA fragments, making it faster and more cost-effective.
Explanation:
- Option A is incorrect: NGS reads shorter sequences compared to Sanger but compensates with high throughput.
- Option B is correct: NGS sequences millions of fragments in parallel, reducing time and cost significantly.
- Option C is incorrect: NGS does not rely on radioactive isotopes; it uses fluorescent tagging.
- Option D is incorrect: Computational tools are still essential in NGS for assembly and analysis
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the QS World University Rankings, consider the following statements:
- The rankings are published by an agency under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- Academic reputation and employer reputation are among the key indicators used in the ranking methodology.
- QS Sustainability Rankings evaluate universities based on environmental and social impact.
- Only universities from developed countries are eligible for QS World Rankings.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: QS is an independent UK-based organization, not affiliated with UNESCO.
- Statement 2 is correct: Academic reputation and employer reputation are major criteria in QS methodology.
- Statement 3 is correct: QS Sustainability Rankings focus on a university’s environmental and social contributions.
Statement 4 is incorrect: QS rankings are open to universities globally, including from developing countries like India.
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Correct Answer: A. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: QS is an independent UK-based organization, not affiliated with UNESCO.
- Statement 2 is correct: Academic reputation and employer reputation are major criteria in QS methodology.
- Statement 3 is correct: QS Sustainability Rankings focus on a university’s environmental and social contributions.
Statement 4 is incorrect: QS rankings are open to universities globally, including from developing countries like India.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the Institution of the Dalai Lama, consider the following statements:
- The Dalai Lama is considered a reincarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in Tibetan Buddhism.
- The 14th Dalai Lama established the Gaden Phodrang Trust to oversee both spiritual and political governance of Tibet.
- The process of recognizing the next Dalai Lama traditionally involves consultation with senior monks and spiritual signs.
- As of 2011, the Dalai Lama has completely withdrawn from all religious and cultural roles.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Dalai Lama is believed to be a reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Gaden Phodrang Trust was established to support the Dalai Lama’s spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian work, not political governance.
- Statement 3 is correct: Recognition of the next Dalai Lama traditionally involves consultations with senior monks, oracles, and spiritual signs.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The 14th Dalai Lama relinquished political authority in 2011 but continues his religious and cultural roles.
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Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Dalai Lama is believed to be a reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Gaden Phodrang Trust was established to support the Dalai Lama’s spiritual, cultural, and humanitarian work, not political governance.
- Statement 3 is correct: Recognition of the next Dalai Lama traditionally involves consultations with senior monks, oracles, and spiritual signs.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The 14th Dalai Lama relinquished political authority in 2011 but continues his religious and cultural roles.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to web crawlers, consider the following statements:
- Web crawlers are automated software programs used primarily to index content from websites for search engines.
- The robots.txt file is used by websites to grant or restrict access to web crawlers.
- All web crawlers operate with the website owner’s permission and are regulated by international law.
- Web crawlers are also used to collect data for training artificial intelligence models.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Search engines like Google use crawlers to index website content.
- Statement 2 is correct: Websites use the robots.txt file to manage crawler access.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Not all crawlers seek permission; unauthorized or malicious crawlers may violate site terms, and there is no uniform international law regulating them.
Statement 4 is correct: Many AI companies use crawlers to collect web data for training large language models and other AI systems.
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Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Search engines like Google use crawlers to index website content.
- Statement 2 is correct: Websites use the robots.txt file to manage crawler access.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Not all crawlers seek permission; unauthorized or malicious crawlers may violate site terms, and there is no uniform international law regulating them.
Statement 4 is correct: Many AI companies use crawlers to collect web data for training large language models and other AI systems.
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