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
The recently spotted Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) in Mediterranean beaches is
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
- A small but strikingly blue sea slug (nudibranch) found in warm ocean waters.
- Floats upside down on the water surface using a gas-filled sac in its stomach.
- Feeds mainly on venomous organisms like Portuguese man o’ war and jellyfish, storing their stinging cells (nematocysts) in its own tissues.
- This ability makes its sting extremely painful, causing swelling, nausea, and vomiting, though not usually fatal.
- Rarely seen in the Mediterranean; presence there is linked to shifting water currents and climate change.
- Considered an indicator of marine ecological anomalies.
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
- A small but strikingly blue sea slug (nudibranch) found in warm ocean waters.
- Floats upside down on the water surface using a gas-filled sac in its stomach.
- Feeds mainly on venomous organisms like Portuguese man o’ war and jellyfish, storing their stinging cells (nematocysts) in its own tissues.
- This ability makes its sting extremely painful, causing swelling, nausea, and vomiting, though not usually fatal.
- Rarely seen in the Mediterranean; presence there is linked to shifting water currents and climate change.
- Considered an indicator of marine ecological anomalies.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Match the following cybercrimes with their correct description:
List I (Cybercrime) List II (Description) 1. Phishing A. Steals data by secretly recording keystrokes on a device 2. Ransomware B. Encrypts files and demands ransom for unlocking 3.DoS/DDoS Attack C. Redirects users to fake websites for stealing credentials 4. Keylogging D. Fraudulent emails/messages to obtain sensitive information E. Overloading a server/network to disrupt services Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:
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Solution: (d)
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- Phishing → Fraudulent emails/messages → D
- Ransomware → Encrypts files, demands ransom → B
- DoS/DDoS → Server overload → E
- Keylogging → Secretly records keystrokes → A
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Phishing → Fraudulent emails/messages → D
- Ransomware → Encrypts files, demands ransom → B
- DoS/DDoS → Server overload → E
- Keylogging → Secretly records keystrokes → A
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding constitutional provisions for creation of states in India:
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Under Article 2, Parliament can admit new states into the Union or establish new states.
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Under Article 3, the opinion of the State Legislature on a proposal for state reorganization is binding on Parliament.
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Article 4 clarifies that laws made under Articles 2 and 3 are not deemed constitutional amendments and hence do not require the special procedure under Article 368.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Admission/establishment of new states is under Article 2. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: State Legislature’s opinion is advisory, not binding. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: Laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not constitutional amendments. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Admission/establishment of new states is under Article 2. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: State Legislature’s opinion is advisory, not binding. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: Laws under Articles 2 & 3 are not constitutional amendments. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Coral Microatolls:
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They grow only laterally because their upward growth is restricted by the lowest tide levels.
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They serve as natural indicators of long-term sea-level changes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
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- Statement 1: Microatolls form a flat, saucer-like structure since they cannot grow above the lowest tide level. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: Their growth pattern records tidal and sea-level variations, making them reliable natural sea-level indicators. Hence the statement is correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Microatolls form a flat, saucer-like structure since they cannot grow above the lowest tide level. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2: Their growth pattern records tidal and sea-level variations, making them reliable natural sea-level indicators. Hence the statement is correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is primarily given for contributions in the field of
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Solution: (c)
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Ramon Magsaysay Award
- Established: 1957, in memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th President of the Philippines, known for integrity and leadership.
- Presented by: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), Manila, Philippines.
- Objective: To honour individuals or organizations in Asia who demonstrate selfless service, transformative leadership, and commitment to the common good.
- Categories (originally): Government Service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism/Literature/Creative Communication Arts, Peace and International Understanding, Emergent Leadership.
- Prestige: Often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
Ramon Magsaysay Award
- Established: 1957, in memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the 7th President of the Philippines, known for integrity and leadership.
- Presented by: Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), Manila, Philippines.
- Objective: To honour individuals or organizations in Asia who demonstrate selfless service, transformative leadership, and commitment to the common good.
- Categories (originally): Government Service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism/Literature/Creative Communication Arts, Peace and International Understanding, Emergent Leadership.
- Prestige: Often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
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