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 Adaptation Gap Report, is released by:
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Solution (b)
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The Adaptation Gap Report is published annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It assesses global progress on climate change adaptation, financial needs, and the gap between adaptation plans and actual implementation.Incorrect
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The Adaptation Gap Report is published annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It assesses global progress on climate change adaptation, financial needs, and the gap between adaptation plans and actual implementation. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the Saranda Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
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It is in the state of Jharkhand and is known for having one of the densest Sal forests in Asia.
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The sanctuary is a critical habitat for the Asian Elephant and is also part of an Elephant Reserve.
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The region is free from any mining activities due to its conserved status as a wildlife sanctuary.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Saranda Sanctuary is located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and is known for its extensive Sal (Shorea robusta) forests.
- Statement 2 is correct: It falls within the Singhbhum Elephant Reserve, making it an important habitat for the Asian Elephant populations.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The region has seen iron ore mining operations (including private and PSU mining), which has led to deforestation and ecological concerns, despite its sanctuary status.
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Solution (b)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Saranda Sanctuary is located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and is known for its extensive Sal (Shorea robusta) forests.
- Statement 2 is correct: It falls within the Singhbhum Elephant Reserve, making it an important habitat for the Asian Elephant populations.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The region has seen iron ore mining operations (including private and PSU mining), which has led to deforestation and ecological concerns, despite its sanctuary status.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements about Bharat Taxi:
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It is India’s first cooperative cab service, where drivers are shareholders rather than commissioned contractors.
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The pricing model of Bharat Taxi includes surge-based fares similar to private ride-hailing platforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Bharat Taxi is structured as a cooperative, with drivers (Saarthis) holding membership and ownership in the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd., unlike Ola/Uber’s commission-based corporate model.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bharat Taxi follows transparent, government-regulated pricing and explicitly does not use surge pricing or hidden fees.
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Solution (a)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Bharat Taxi is structured as a cooperative, with drivers (Saarthis) holding membership and ownership in the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd., unlike Ola/Uber’s commission-based corporate model.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Bharat Taxi follows transparent, government-regulated pricing and explicitly does not use surge pricing or hidden fees.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the objectives of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), consider the following statements:
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One of the central aims of the Quad is to promote a “Free, Open and Inclusive Indo-Pacific”, ensuring rules-based maritime order.
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The Quad explicitly functions as a military alliance with a collective defence obligation similar to NATO.
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The Quad also focuses on non-military cooperation, including supply chain resilience, critical technologies, climate action, and disaster response.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Quad emphasizes Free, Open, Inclusive and Rules-Based Indo-Pacific, especially freedom of navigation.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Quad is not a military alliance, does not have a mutual defence clause, and is often described as a diplomatic and strategic consultative framework.
Statement 3 is correct: Quad initiatives include vaccine partnership, critical tech collaboration, infrastructure, climate, maritime domain awareness, supply chains, etc.
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Solution (b)
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- Statement 1 is correct: Quad emphasizes Free, Open, Inclusive and Rules-Based Indo-Pacific, especially freedom of navigation.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Quad is not a military alliance, does not have a mutual defence clause, and is often described as a diplomatic and strategic consultative framework.
Statement 3 is correct: Quad initiatives include vaccine partnership, critical tech collaboration, infrastructure, climate, maritime domain awareness, supply chains, etc.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- The Koyla Shakti Portal, recently launched by the Government of India, primarily aims to:
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Solution (d)
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Koyla Shakti integrates multiple platforms to act as a single-window transparent e-auction portal for coal blocks and coal linkages, improving efficiency and reducing procedural complexity.
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Solution (d)
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Koyla Shakti integrates multiple platforms to act as a single-window transparent e-auction portal for coal blocks and coal linkages, improving efficiency and reducing procedural complexity.
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