IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Sleeping sickness, recently declared eliminated in Kenya, is caused by which vector?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Sleeping Sickness
Sleeping sickness, medically known as Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tsetse fly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Points:
- Types: Two forms exist—Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (chronic form, West and Central Africa) and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (acute form, East and Southern Africa).
- Symptoms: Early symptoms include fever, headaches, joint pains, and itching. If untreated, it progresses to neurological symptoms like confusion, disrupted sleep cycles, and can lead to coma and death.
- Transmission: The tsetse fly bites humans and animals, transferring parasites into the bloodstream.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis requires blood tests and sometimes examination of cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment depends on disease stage and may involve drugs like pentamidine or melarsoprol.
- Control Measures: Include vector control (reducing tsetse fly populations), active surveillance, prompt diagnosis, and treatment.
- Recent Progress: Several countries, including Kenya, have been declared free of sleeping sickness due to sustained public health efforts.
- Sleeping sickness remains a neglected tropical disease but control efforts have significantly reduced its incidence.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
Sleeping Sickness
Sleeping sickness, medically known as Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), is a parasitic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tsetse fly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Points:
- Types: Two forms exist—Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (chronic form, West and Central Africa) and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (acute form, East and Southern Africa).
- Symptoms: Early symptoms include fever, headaches, joint pains, and itching. If untreated, it progresses to neurological symptoms like confusion, disrupted sleep cycles, and can lead to coma and death.
- Transmission: The tsetse fly bites humans and animals, transferring parasites into the bloodstream.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis requires blood tests and sometimes examination of cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment depends on disease stage and may involve drugs like pentamidine or melarsoprol.
- Control Measures: Include vector control (reducing tsetse fly populations), active surveillance, prompt diagnosis, and treatment.
- Recent Progress: Several countries, including Kenya, have been declared free of sleeping sickness due to sustained public health efforts.
- Sleeping sickness remains a neglected tropical disease but control efforts have significantly reduced its incidence.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Match the following:
Conspiracy Cases Prominent Leaders A) Alipore Bomb Case 1) Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan B) Kakori Conspiracy Case 2) Aurobindo Ghosh, Barindra Ghosh C) Meerut Conspiracy Case 3) Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev D) Lahore Conspiracy Case 4) Shaukat Usmani, S.A. Dange Correct
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Alipore Bomb Case (1908): Led by Aurobindo Ghosh and Barindra Kumar Ghosh.
- Kakori Conspiracy Case (1925): Involved Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan.
- Meerut Conspiracy Case (1929): Key leaders were Shaukat Usmani and S.A. Dange.
- Lahore Conspiracy Case (1930): Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were central figures.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Alipore Bomb Case (1908): Led by Aurobindo Ghosh and Barindra Kumar Ghosh.
- Kakori Conspiracy Case (1925): Involved Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan.
- Meerut Conspiracy Case (1929): Key leaders were Shaukat Usmani and S.A. Dange.
- Lahore Conspiracy Case (1930): Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were central figures.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding semiconductor supply chains and India’s strategic initiatives:
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The global semiconductor supply chain is highly concentrated, making countries like India vulnerable to external disruptions.
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India’s focus on Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor fabs under the India Semiconductor Mission is primarily to reduce reliance on imported raw silicon material.
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Advanced packaging technologies, such as 3D glass packaging, help in improving semiconductor device performance by enhancing heat dissipation and electrical connectivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The semiconductor supply chain is concentrated globally. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2: SiC fabs focus on producing advanced materials for performance, not primarily to reduce raw silicon imports. Hence the statement is incorrect
Statement 3: Advanced packaging improves thermal management and connectivity. Hence the statement is correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The semiconductor supply chain is concentrated globally. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2: SiC fabs focus on producing advanced materials for performance, not primarily to reduce raw silicon imports. Hence the statement is incorrect
Statement 3: Advanced packaging improves thermal management and connectivity. Hence the statement is correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statement
Statement 1 (S1): Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet can, in certain cases, offer lower latency than traditional ground-based microwave transmission networks.
Statement 2 (S2): LEO satellites orbit much closer to the Earth’s surface than Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, reducing signal travel time.
Statement 3 (S3): Signals in LEO satellite internet can use inter-satellite laser links, avoiding delays caused by multiple ground-based relay points.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1–: In certain configurations, LEO satellite internet can beat traditional microwave transmission latency because it travels in near-vacuum space rather than through dense atmosphere and multiple relay stations. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: LEO altitude (~200–2,000 km) drastically reduces round-trip time compared to GEO (~35,786 km). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3 –: Optical inter-satellite links enable direct satellite-to-satellite data transfer, bypassing many ground hops that increase latency in traditional microwave systems. Hence the statement is Correct
- Both Statement 2 and Statement 3 are explaining Statement 1
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1–: In certain configurations, LEO satellite internet can beat traditional microwave transmission latency because it travels in near-vacuum space rather than through dense atmosphere and multiple relay stations. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: LEO altitude (~200–2,000 km) drastically reduces round-trip time compared to GEO (~35,786 km). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3 –: Optical inter-satellite links enable direct satellite-to-satellite data transfer, bypassing many ground hops that increase latency in traditional microwave systems. Hence the statement is Correct
- Both Statement 2 and Statement 3 are explaining Statement 1
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements about the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA):
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The CCEA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
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It is primarily responsible for approving major economic and infrastructure projects.
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The CCEA has the authority to amend the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution:(b)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect; amending the Constitution is done by Parliament, not CCEA.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is one of the key Cabinet Committees in the Government of India, responsible for decision-making on economic and financial matters. It is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes senior ministers from important economic portfolios.
- Functions and Role:
- Policy Decisions: CCEA takes major decisions related to economic policy, investment approvals, pricing of essential commodities, and infrastructure projects.
- Approval of Projects: It sanctions large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects, including those related to energy, transport, and manufacturing.
- Financial Oversight: The committee oversees expenditure proposals, subsidies, and financial regulations critical to economic growth.
- Coordination: It coordinates with various ministries and departments for smooth implementation of economic initiatives.
- Composition:
- Chaired by the Prime Minister
- Includes key ministers such as the Finance Minister, Home Minister, Defence Minister, Commerce & Industry Minister, and others as nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Significance:
- CCEA enables faster decision-making on complex economic issues without waiting for the full Cabinet meeting.
- It plays a vital role in driving India’s economic reforms and development agenda.
- The committee’s approvals have a direct impact on India’s growth trajectory and sectoral progress.
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Solution:(b)
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Statement 3 is incorrect; amending the Constitution is done by Parliament, not CCEA.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is one of the key Cabinet Committees in the Government of India, responsible for decision-making on economic and financial matters. It is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes senior ministers from important economic portfolios.
- Functions and Role:
- Policy Decisions: CCEA takes major decisions related to economic policy, investment approvals, pricing of essential commodities, and infrastructure projects.
- Approval of Projects: It sanctions large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects, including those related to energy, transport, and manufacturing.
- Financial Oversight: The committee oversees expenditure proposals, subsidies, and financial regulations critical to economic growth.
- Coordination: It coordinates with various ministries and departments for smooth implementation of economic initiatives.
- Composition:
- Chaired by the Prime Minister
- Includes key ministers such as the Finance Minister, Home Minister, Defence Minister, Commerce & Industry Minister, and others as nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Significance:
- CCEA enables faster decision-making on complex economic issues without waiting for the full Cabinet meeting.
- It plays a vital role in driving India’s economic reforms and development agenda.
- The committee’s approvals have a direct impact on India’s growth trajectory and sectoral progress.
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