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 the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India:
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As per Article 124, the President must consult the Chief Justice of India, but the consultation is not binding in itself.
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The Third Judges Case (1998) expanded the Collegium system to include the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
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The NJAC was struck down in 2015 primarily because it violated the principle of separation of powers, which is part of the Constitution’s basic structure.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: Originally consultation was non-binding, but post Second and Third Judges Cases, the Collegium’s opinion has primacy. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: The Third Judges Case (1998) expanded the Collegium to CJI + 4 senior-most judges. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: NJAC was struck down for violating judicial independence and separation of powers (basic structure). Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: Originally consultation was non-binding, but post Second and Third Judges Cases, the Collegium’s opinion has primacy. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: The Third Judges Case (1998) expanded the Collegium to CJI + 4 senior-most judges. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: NJAC was struck down for violating judicial independence and separation of powers (basic structure). Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Recently, the species Crocothemis erythraea, sometimes seen in news, refers to:
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Solution: (c)
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Crocothemis erythraea, commonly known as the Scarlet Dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly that has recently been recorded in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats. Its presence in these elevations is significant, as it is generally distributed across Africa, Europe, and Asia, but not commonly reported from such altitudes in India. This sighting highlights the ecological richness and biodiversity value of the Western Ghats.Incorrect
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Solution: (c)
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Crocothemis erythraea, commonly known as the Scarlet Dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly that has recently been recorded in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats. Its presence in these elevations is significant, as it is generally distributed across Africa, Europe, and Asia, but not commonly reported from such altitudes in India. This sighting highlights the ecological richness and biodiversity value of the Western Ghats. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements about the International Monetary Fund (IMF):
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Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are not a currency but a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF member countries.
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The Executive Board of the IMF, which handles day-to-day operations, is composed of all the finance ministers of member countries.
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Quota reforms in the IMF aim to enhance the voting power of emerging economies, including India and China.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: SDRs are an international reserve asset, not a currency. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Executive Board has 24 Directors (not finance ministers) representing countries/constituencies; finance ministers sit in the Board of Governors, not the Executive Board. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3 : Quota reforms aim to give greater representation to emerging economies. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: SDRs are an international reserve asset, not a currency. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Executive Board has 24 Directors (not finance ministers) representing countries/constituencies; finance ministers sit in the Board of Governors, not the Executive Board. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3 : Quota reforms aim to give greater representation to emerging economies. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) is released by:
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Solution: (d)
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The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) is released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). It evaluates the progress of states and UTs in implementing energy efficiency measures across sectors like buildings, industry, transport, agriculture, and power distribution, serving as a strategic tool for India’s energy transition and climate goals.Incorrect
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Solution: (d)
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The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) is released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). It evaluates the progress of states and UTs in implementing energy efficiency measures across sectors like buildings, industry, transport, agriculture, and power distribution, serving as a strategic tool for India’s energy transition and climate goals. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Nuakhai festival, recently in news, is primarily celebrated in which Indian state?
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Solution: (a)
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Nuakhai is the major harvest festival of Western Odisha, celebrated especially in districts like Sambalpur, Balangir, Kalahandi, and Bargarh. It marks the first consumption of the new rice harvest, offered traditionally to Goddess Samaleswari (the presiding deity of Sambalpur). Though adjoining regions of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand also observe it, the festival is primarily rooted in Odisha’s agrarian culture.Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Nuakhai is the major harvest festival of Western Odisha, celebrated especially in districts like Sambalpur, Balangir, Kalahandi, and Bargarh. It marks the first consumption of the new rice harvest, offered traditionally to Goddess Samaleswari (the presiding deity of Sambalpur). Though adjoining regions of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand also observe it, the festival is primarily rooted in Odisha’s agrarian culture.
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