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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With reference to the membership of major multilateral groupings, consider the following:
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Both Iran and Belarus are full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
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South Africa was the last country to join BRICS before its expansion in 2024.
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India is a member of both SCO and BRICS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
- Statement 1 is: Iran is a full member of SCO (joined 2023), but Belarus is still in the process of joining (expected 2025). Hence the statement is incorrect
- Statement 2 is: South Africa joined BRICS in 2010; in 2024, BRICS expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Hence the statement is incorrect
Statement 3 is: India is a member of both SCO (since 2017) and BRICS (founding member in 2009). Hence the statement is correct
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Solution: (c)
- Statement 1 is: Iran is a full member of SCO (joined 2023), but Belarus is still in the process of joining (expected 2025). Hence the statement is incorrect
- Statement 2 is: South Africa joined BRICS in 2010; in 2024, BRICS expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Hence the statement is incorrect
Statement 3 is: India is a member of both SCO (since 2017) and BRICS (founding member in 2009). Hence the statement is correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education (RTE) framework in India:
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Article 21A of the Constitution makes free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children between 6 and 14 years of age.
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The Supreme Court has clarified that there is an inherent conflict between Article 21A and Article 30(1), and therefore minority institutions are fully exempt from the RTE Act.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
- Statement 1 is: Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment, guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2 is: The Supreme Court has held there is no inherent conflict between Article 21A and Article 30(1); both can co-exist. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Solution: (a)
- Statement 1 is: Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment, guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2 is: The Supreme Court has held there is no inherent conflict between Article 21A and Article 30(1); both can co-exist. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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“CEREBO”, recently in news, refers to:
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Solution: (b)
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CEREBO: it is an indigenously developed, portable, non-invasive diagnostic device capable of quickly detecting intracranial bleeding and brain edema in cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It provides colour-coded, radiation-free results within a minute, and can be used safely by paramedics and unskilled personnel—especially valuable in remote areas without access to CT or MRI scans.
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Solution: (b)
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CEREBO: it is an indigenously developed, portable, non-invasive diagnostic device capable of quickly detecting intracranial bleeding and brain edema in cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It provides colour-coded, radiation-free results within a minute, and can be used safely by paramedics and unskilled personnel—especially valuable in remote areas without access to CT or MRI scans.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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Multi-threaded (braided) rivers are typically associated with high sediment load and variable discharge conditions.
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Meandering rivers develop more commonly in regions of gentle gradient and fine alluvial deposits.
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Unlike meandering rivers, multi-threaded rivers usually create landforms like point bars and oxbow lakes.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: High sediment load + variable discharge = braided/multi-threaded channels. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Meanders form in fine alluvium, low slope plains. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Point bars & oxbow lakes belong to meandering rivers, not braided. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: High sediment load + variable discharge = braided/multi-threaded channels. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Meanders form in fine alluvium, low slope plains. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: Point bars & oxbow lakes belong to meandering rivers, not braided. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:
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The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus is called the epicenter.
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P-waves can travel through both solids and liquids, whereas S-waves cannot travel through liquids.
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Intraplate earthquakes are more frequent than interplate earthquakes but generally less destructive.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Epicentre is the surface point above the focus. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: P-waves travel through all media; S-waves only through solids. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3: Intraplate quakes are rarer but can be devastating (e.g., Bhuj 2001). Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Epicentre is the surface point above the focus. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: P-waves travel through all media; S-waves only through solids. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 3: Intraplate quakes are rarer but can be devastating (e.g., Bhuj 2001). Hence the statement is Incorrect
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