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
In the context of the Economic Sciences, the term “creative destruction” refers to
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Solution (b)
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences recognized the theory of “creative destruction”, originally proposed by Joseph Schumpeter, which describes how innovation and entrepreneurship drive long-term economic growth by displacing obsolete industries and technologies with new, more efficient ones.Incorrect
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences recognized the theory of “creative destruction”, originally proposed by Joseph Schumpeter, which describes how innovation and entrepreneurship drive long-term economic growth by displacing obsolete industries and technologies with new, more efficient ones. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following three statements about retail inflation (CPI-based) in the Indian economy:
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Retail inflation captures the change in prices of both goods and services consumed by households.
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The Reserve Bank of India uses retail inflation as a primary guide in setting the monetary policy (repo rate) under the inflation-targeting regime.
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A fall in retail inflation below 2 % is always beneficial as it expands real incomes across all sections of society.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- CPI (retail inflation) includes both goods and services. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- Under India’s monetary framework, the RBI pays close attention to CPI inflation for its policy decisions. Hence Statement 2 is correct
Very low inflation or deflation can harm farmers, debtors, reduce investment incentives, and may indicate weak demand, so it is not always beneficial. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- CPI (retail inflation) includes both goods and services. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- Under India’s monetary framework, the RBI pays close attention to CPI inflation for its policy decisions. Hence Statement 2 is correct
Very low inflation or deflation can harm farmers, debtors, reduce investment incentives, and may indicate weak demand, so it is not always beneficial. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- The idea of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as envisaged under Article 44 of the Constitution, primarily seeks to
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Solution (d)
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Article 44, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout India. Its objective is to promote secularism, gender justice, and national integration by ensuring uniformity in civil matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption — without interfering with religious freedom guaranteed under Articles 25–28.Incorrect
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Solution (d)
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Article 44, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout India. Its objective is to promote secularism, gender justice, and national integration by ensuring uniformity in civil matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption — without interfering with religious freedom guaranteed under Articles 25–28. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Consider the following two statements about the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana:
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The scheme aims to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to households that install rooftop solar systems.
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It offers central subsidies up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar installations, with the subsidy amount varying according to system capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched to promote rooftop solar adoption among residential households and reduce dependence on conventional energy. It provides up to 300 units of free electricity monthly through grid-connected rooftop solar power and offers financial assistance up to ₹78,000 for systems up to 3 kW. The scheme also supports energy self-reliance and aims to expand renewable energy use in the domestic sector.Incorrect
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Solution (c)
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The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was launched to promote rooftop solar adoption among residential households and reduce dependence on conventional energy. It provides up to 300 units of free electricity monthly through grid-connected rooftop solar power and offers financial assistance up to ₹78,000 for systems up to 3 kW. The scheme also supports energy self-reliance and aims to expand renewable energy use in the domestic sector. -
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following three statements about Snow Leopards in India:
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Snow leopards are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and are categorized as Endangered in the IUCN Red List.
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India’s Project Snow Leopard (PSL) follows a landscape-based and participatory conservation model, recognizing coexistence with local communities as integral to the species’ protection.
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The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) is coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in collaboration with state wildlife departments and conservation NGOs.
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Snow leopards are indeed protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, but they are listed as Vulnerable, not Endangered, in the IUCN Red List. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- Project Snow Leopard (2009) emphasizes landscape-level and community-inclusive conservation, going beyond protected areas to include human-dominated landscapes. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The SPAI is coordinated by the MoEFCC, along with state forest departments, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), and NGOs to assess and monitor snow leopard populations scientifically. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (b)
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- Snow leopards are indeed protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, but they are listed as Vulnerable, not Endangered, in the IUCN Red List. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- Project Snow Leopard (2009) emphasizes landscape-level and community-inclusive conservation, going beyond protected areas to include human-dominated landscapes. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The SPAI is coordinated by the MoEFCC, along with state forest departments, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), and NGOs to assess and monitor snow leopard populations scientifically. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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