IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the MERITE Scheme:
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It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at improving quality and equity in technical education.
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Half of its total funding is sourced as a loan from the World Bank.
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The scheme covers both engineering colleges and polytechnics across India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: MERITE is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: Out of ₹4,200 crore, ₹2,100 crore is a loan from the World Bank. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: It covers 175 engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: MERITE is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Hence the statement is Incorrect
- Statement 2: Out of ₹4,200 crore, ₹2,100 crore is a loan from the World Bank. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: It covers 175 engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The recently launched CATCH Grant Program is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?
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Solution: (d)
Explanation: The CATCH Grant Program, launched by IndiaAI (MeitY) and the National Cancer Grid, funds and supports AI innovations in oncology—covering screening, diagnostics, clinical decision-making, patient engagement, and research—leveraging NCG’s hospital network for validation and scale-up.
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Solution: (d)
Explanation: The CATCH Grant Program, launched by IndiaAI (MeitY) and the National Cancer Grid, funds and supports AI innovations in oncology—covering screening, diagnostics, clinical decision-making, patient engagement, and research—leveraging NCG’s hospital network for validation and scale-up.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Sea Star Wasting Disease (SSWD):
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It is caused by a strain of bacterium Vibrio pectenicida, which affects starfish along the Pacific coast of North America.
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The sunflower sea star, a keystone predator, was among the worst-affected species.
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The outbreak of SSWD has indirectly contributed to the decline of kelp forests by increasing sea urchin populations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c) All three
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Recent research identified Vibrio pectenicida (strain FHCF-3) as the causative agent. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Sunflower Sea stars lost up to 90% of their population. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: With fewer starfish to prey on them, sea urchin numbers exploded, overgrazing kelp forests. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (c) All three
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Recent research identified Vibrio pectenicida (strain FHCF-3) as the causative agent. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Sunflower Sea stars lost up to 90% of their population. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: With fewer starfish to prey on them, sea urchin numbers exploded, overgrazing kelp forests. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms in India:
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CAFE norms regulate the average fuel efficiency of all vehicles sold by a manufacturer, measured in grams of CO₂ emitted per kilometre.
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In India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is responsible for enforcing CAFE norms and adjudicating penalties for non-compliance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: CAFE norms set fleet-level efficiency targets for automakers, measured in CO₂ emissions per kilometre. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: BEE monitors compliance but does not adjudicate penalties; penalties are adjudicated by the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) under the Energy Conservation Act framework. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: CAFE norms set fleet-level efficiency targets for automakers, measured in CO₂ emissions per kilometre. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: BEE monitors compliance but does not adjudicate penalties; penalties are adjudicated by the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) under the Energy Conservation Act framework. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes Green Ammonia from Blue Ammonia in the context of decarbonisation strategies?
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: CCUS is used in Blue, not Green. Hence the option is Incorrect
- Option B: Both source nitrogen from air; hydrogen sourcing differs. Hence the option is Incorrect
Option C: Blue still uses fossil fuels; efficiency in natural gas use does not make it cleaner than Green. Hence the option is Incorrect
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Option A: CCUS is used in Blue, not Green. Hence the option is Incorrect
- Option B: Both source nitrogen from air; hydrogen sourcing differs. Hence the option is Incorrect
Option C: Blue still uses fossil fuels; efficiency in natural gas use does not make it cleaner than Green. Hence the option is Incorrect
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