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:
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is implemented by the Ministry of Education.
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Peer perception carries the highest weight among the parameters used in NIRF rankings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
- Statement 1: NIRF was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education to rank higher education institutions in India. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: Peer perception carries about 10% weight, not the highest. Parameters like teaching-learning and research have higher weightages. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
- Statement 1: NIRF was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education to rank higher education institutions in India. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 2: Peer perception carries about 10% weight, not the highest. Parameters like teaching-learning and research have higher weightages. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following pairs of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and their respective states:
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Birhor – Jharkhand
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Chenchu – Andhra Pradesh
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Irula – Tamil Nadu
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Savaras (Sauras) – Rajasthan
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Great Andamanese – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Solution: (d)
- Pair 1: Birhor – Jharkhand → A nomadic hunting-gathering PVTG. This option is Correct
- Pair 2: Chenchu – Andhra Pradesh → Found in Nallamala forest region. This option is Correct
- Pair 3: Irula – Tamil Nadu → Known for traditional snake and rat catching. This option is Correct
- Pair 4: Savaras (Sauras) – Rajasthan →. They are mainly in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, not Rajasthan. This option is Incorrect
Pair 5: Great Andamanese – Andaman & Nicobar Islands → One of the smallest surviving PVTG groups. This option is Correct
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Solution: (d)
- Pair 1: Birhor – Jharkhand → A nomadic hunting-gathering PVTG. This option is Correct
- Pair 2: Chenchu – Andhra Pradesh → Found in Nallamala forest region. This option is Correct
- Pair 3: Irula – Tamil Nadu → Known for traditional snake and rat catching. This option is Correct
- Pair 4: Savaras (Sauras) – Rajasthan →. They are mainly in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, not Rajasthan. This option is Incorrect
Pair 5: Great Andamanese – Andaman & Nicobar Islands → One of the smallest surviving PVTG groups. This option is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
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The Bill consolidates four earlier legislations into a single framework.
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Under Article 19 of the Constitution, both citizens and non-citizens enjoy the right to move freely and reside anywhere in India.
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The Bill provides digital permits for movement into restricted and prohibited areas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: Consolidates four Acts (1920, 1939, 1946, 2000). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Article 19 rights are only for citizens, not foreigners. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: Introduces digital permits for restricted/prohibited areas. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
- Statement 1: Consolidates four Acts (1920, 1939, 1946, 2000). Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Article 19 rights are only for citizens, not foreigners. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: Introduces digital permits for restricted/prohibited areas. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Which of the following drugs is officially recommended in India as a vulture-safe alternative to diclofenac for veterinary use?
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Answer: (c)
- Ketoprofen & Aceclofenac → Toxic to vultures.
- Ibuprofen → Also harmful to vultures.
Meloxicam → Proven safe; promoted by Government of India.
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Answer: (c)
- Ketoprofen & Aceclofenac → Toxic to vultures.
- Ibuprofen → Also harmful to vultures.
Meloxicam → Proven safe; promoted by Government of India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements:
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Coal gasification contributes to India’s energy security by reducing dependence on imported natural gas and crude oil.Statement II:
Coal gasification produces synthesis gas (syngas), which can be used for making methanol, urea, and synthetic natural gas, thereby substituting imports.Statement III:
Coal gasification reduces ash generation completely, making it a zero-waste technology.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Answer: (c)
- Statement I → Correct (Coal gasification reduces import dependence).
- Statement II → Correct (Syngas derivatives substitute imports → explains I).
Statement III → Incorrect (Ash is reduced in volume and can be utilized, but not completely eliminated).
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Answer: (c)
- Statement I → Correct (Coal gasification reduces import dependence).
- Statement II → Correct (Syngas derivatives substitute imports → explains I).
Statement III → Incorrect (Ash is reduced in volume and can be utilized, but not completely eliminated).
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