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
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Arrange the following seas of the Arctic Ocean west-to-east:
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Chukchi Sea
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Barents Sea
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Laptev Sea
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Kara Sea
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East Siberian Sea
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution: (b)
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Solution: (b)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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National Space Day is celebrated in India on August 23 to commemorate the success of Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing near the Moon’s south pole.
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The theme for the 2025 celebration was “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities.”
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: National Space Day was instituted in 2023 after Chandrayaan-3’s success, observed annually on 23rd August. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: The 2025 theme highlighted India’s journey from ancient astronomy to human spaceflight. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: National Space Day was instituted in 2023 after Chandrayaan-3’s success, observed annually on 23rd August. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: The 2025 theme highlighted India’s journey from ancient astronomy to human spaceflight. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC):
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The IPC was originally developed in 2004 by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) as a tool to assess food insecurity in conflict zones.
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IPC classifications are globally recognized and are used by agencies like FAO, WFP, and UNICEF to trigger humanitarian response and policy action.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
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- Statement 1: IPC was first developed in 2004 by FAO’s Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit in Somalia, not by WFP. It has since evolved into a globally accepted classification framework. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 2: IPC is widely recognized by international organizations (FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs) to assess food insecurity, guide humanitarian aid, and inform government policies. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: IPC was first developed in 2004 by FAO’s Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit in Somalia, not by WFP. It has since evolved into a globally accepted classification framework. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 2: IPC is widely recognized by international organizations (FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs) to assess food insecurity, guide humanitarian aid, and inform government policies. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS):
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It is the first Indian-tested system to integrate both missile-based interception and a directed energy weapon for air defence.
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It is designed exclusively for very short-range threats (below 10 km) and cannot neutralize medium-range aerial targets.
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Its first successful test validated not only target destruction but also seamless coordination of radars, missiles, communication, and command systems.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
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- Statement 1 –: Combines kinetic (QRSAM, VSHORADS) and non-kinetic (laser). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: Covers short and medium range (QRSAM up to ~30 km). Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3 –: Odisha test confirmed full-system integration. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 –: Combines kinetic (QRSAM, VSHORADS) and non-kinetic (laser). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: Covers short and medium range (QRSAM up to ~30 km). Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3 –: Odisha test confirmed full-system integration. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Match the following hunger-related indices with their publishing organizations:
List I (Indices) List II (Publishing Organization) A. Global Hunger Index (GHI) 1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) B. State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report 2. Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe C. Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) 3. FAO D. Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 4. Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution: (a)
- Option A → GHI: Published by Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
- Option B → SOFI Report: Published by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO (mainly FAO)
- Option C → FIES: FAO methodology to measure food insecurity
Option D → GFSI: Published by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
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Solution: (a)
- Option A → GHI: Published by Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
- Option B → SOFI Report: Published by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, WHO (mainly FAO)
- Option C → FIES: FAO methodology to measure food insecurity
Option D → GFSI: Published by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
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