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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Consider the following statements regarding Burmese Pythons:
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They are native to Southeast Asia but have become an invasive species in Florida’s Everglades.
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Being venomous constrictors, they pose direct poisoning threats to humans as well as wildlife.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia but introduced through the pet trade, they are invasive in Florida. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: They are non-venomous snakes; they kill prey by constriction, not by venom. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Burmese pythons are native to Southeast Asia but introduced through the pet trade, they are invasive in Florida. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: They are non-venomous snakes; they kill prey by constriction, not by venom. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Exercise Bright Star 2025, recently in news, is:
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Solution: (c)
Explanation: Bright Star is one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Middle East, co-hosted by Egypt and the US since 1980. India is participating in the 2025 edition with over 700 tri-service personnel.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation: Bright Star is one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Middle East, co-hosted by Egypt and the US since 1980. India is participating in the 2025 edition with over 700 tri-service personnel.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to SpaceX’s Starship, consider the following statements:
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It is powered by engines that use liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as propellants.
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Both of its stages — Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft — are designed for full reusability.
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It has a larger payload capacity to low Earth orbit than the Saturn V rocket.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Starship uses liquid methane + liquid oxygen (methalox), not hydrogen. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Statement 2: Both stages are designed for rapid reusability to reduce costs. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 3: Starship can carry 100–150 tons to LEO, exceeding Saturn V’s ~140 tons. Hence the statement is correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Starship uses liquid methane + liquid oxygen (methalox), not hydrogen. Hence the statement is incorrect
- Statement 2: Both stages are designed for rapid reusability to reduce costs. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 3: Starship can carry 100–150 tons to LEO, exceeding Saturn V’s ~140 tons. Hence the statement is correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to Mahatma Ayyankali, consider the following statements:
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He led the Villuvandi (cart) movement in Kerala, asserting the right of Dalits to use public roads.
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The Kallumala agitation organized by him demanded temple entry rights for Dalits.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Villuvandi movement was a landmark struggle by Ayyankali to secure road access for Dalits. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: The Kallumala agitation focused on social dignity for Dalit women (removing caste-based dress restrictions), not temple entry. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: The Villuvandi movement was a landmark struggle by Ayyankali to secure road access for Dalits. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: The Kallumala agitation focused on social dignity for Dalit women (removing caste-based dress restrictions), not temple entry. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Amoebic encephalitis, recently in news, is primarily caused by:
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Solution: (d)
Explanation: Amoebic encephalitis, also called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, is mainly caused by Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater. It is not contagious and occurs when contaminated water enters through the nose.
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Solution: (d)
Explanation: Amoebic encephalitis, also called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, is mainly caused by Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater. It is not contagious and occurs when contaminated water enters through the nose.
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