IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Nobel Peace Prize:
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The Nobel Peace Prize Committee is appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, but the Norwegian government has no formal influence over its decisions.
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According to Alfred Nobel’s will, the Peace Prize was to be awarded to the person who has worked for fraternity between nations, abolition or reduction of standing armies, and establishment of peace congresses.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
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- The Norwegian Nobel Committee is indeed appointed by the Storting (Norwegian Parliament), and though members are often politicians, the Norwegian government has no direct role or influence in the selection process, maintaining the prize’s independence. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- As per Alfred Nobel’s will (1895), the Peace Prize should go to the person who has worked most or best for fraternity between nations, abolition or reduction of standing armies, and establishment and promotion of peace congresses—making it explicitly focused on peace activism and disarmament efforts. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee is indeed appointed by the Storting (Norwegian Parliament), and though members are often politicians, the Norwegian government has no direct role or influence in the selection process, maintaining the prize’s independence. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- As per Alfred Nobel’s will (1895), the Peace Prize should go to the person who has worked most or best for fraternity between nations, abolition or reduction of standing armies, and establishment and promotion of peace congresses—making it explicitly focused on peace activism and disarmament efforts. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the Census 2027 in India, consider the following statements:
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The “reference date” for the census will be 1 March 2027 (00:00 hours) uniformly for all States and Union Territories.
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Census 2027 will include full caste and sub-caste enumeration across India for the first time since 1931.
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It is planned to be the first fully digital census, with options for self-enumeration via web or mobile application and use of mobile devices by enumerators.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The “reference date” is 1 March 2027 (00:00 hours) for most States and Union Territories. However, snowbound areas such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh will have 1 October 2026 as the reference date due to accessibility issues. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect.
- The 2027 Census will include a comprehensive caste and sub-caste enumeration—the first such detailed exercise since 1931. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
The Census 2027 will be entirely digital, allowing for self-enumeration by citizens and mobile-based data collection by field enumerators to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The “reference date” is 1 March 2027 (00:00 hours) for most States and Union Territories. However, snowbound areas such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh will have 1 October 2026 as the reference date due to accessibility issues. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect.
- The 2027 Census will include a comprehensive caste and sub-caste enumeration—the first such detailed exercise since 1931. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
The Census 2027 will be entirely digital, allowing for self-enumeration by citizens and mobile-based data collection by field enumerators to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The ‘Saksham’ system, recently in news, developed by the Indian Army in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited, is related to —
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Solution (d)
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‘Saksham’ (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) is an indigenous Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Grid System developed jointly by the Indian Army and BEL, Ghaziabad. It operates over the Army Data Network, providing real-time detection, tracking, identification, and neutralisation of hostile drones and UAS threats.Incorrect
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Solution (d)
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‘Saksham’ (Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management) is an indigenous Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Grid System developed jointly by the Indian Army and BEL, Ghaziabad. It operates over the Army Data Network, providing real-time detection, tracking, identification, and neutralisation of hostile drones and UAS threats. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the various types of Customs Duties levied in India, consider the following pairs:
Type of Duty Objective I. Protective Duty Imposed to raise revenue for the Consolidated Fund of India II. Countervailing Duty Imposed to neutralize subsidies granted by the exporting country to its exporters III. Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed to prevent injury to domestic industry caused by imports sold below normal value IV. Safeguard Duty Imposed to promote exports of domestic goods during a trade deficit situation How many of the pair(s) given above are correctly matched?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- I. Protective Duty: It is not for raising revenue; rather, it is imposed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. This pair is Incorrect
- II. Countervailing Duty: Imposed to offset export subsidies provided by foreign governments, ensuring a level playing field. This pair is Correct
- III. Anti-Dumping Duty: Levied to prevent injury to domestic industries from imports sold below their fair market value (dumping). This pair is Correct
- IV. Safeguard Duty: It is imposed to protect domestic industries from a sudden surge in imports, not to promote exports. This pair is Incorrect
Hence, only pairs II and III are correctly matched.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- I. Protective Duty: It is not for raising revenue; rather, it is imposed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. This pair is Incorrect
- II. Countervailing Duty: Imposed to offset export subsidies provided by foreign governments, ensuring a level playing field. This pair is Correct
- III. Anti-Dumping Duty: Levied to prevent injury to domestic industries from imports sold below their fair market value (dumping). This pair is Correct
- IV. Safeguard Duty: It is imposed to protect domestic industries from a sudden surge in imports, not to promote exports. This pair is Incorrect
Hence, only pairs II and III are correctly matched.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, recently in news, is located on which river?
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Solution (b)
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The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project is a 1,856 MW run-of-the-river hydro project located on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the largest hydro projects planned in the Union Territory and forms part of India’s broader effort to utilize the western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty.Incorrect
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Solution (b)
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The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project is a 1,856 MW run-of-the-river hydro project located on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the largest hydro projects planned in the Union Territory and forms part of India’s broader effort to utilize the western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty. -
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