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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Exercise Malabar is a naval exercise conducted between which of the following countries?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Exercise Malabar is a multilateral naval exercise involving India, the United States, Japan, and Australia — the members of the Quad grouping. It focuses on maritime security, interoperability, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Exercise Malabar is a multilateral naval exercise involving India, the United States, Japan, and Australia — the members of the Quad grouping. It focuses on maritime security, interoperability, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the Piprahwa Relics, consider the following statements:
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An inscribed casket from Piprahwa in Brahmi script mentions relics of the Buddha associated with the Śākya clan.
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Archaeological evidence suggests the Piprahwa stupa was reconstructed during the Mauryan period.
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Piprahwa provides the earliest and universally accepted archaeological proof of Buddhist relic worship.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Brahmi inscription on the Piprahwa casket indeed refers to relics of the Buddha and the Śākya clan. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- Excavations reveal Mauryan-era reconstruction of the Piprahwa stupa, indicating activity during or after Ashoka’s time. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
Though an early example, the claim that Piprahwa is the earliest and universally accepted evidence of relic worship is disputed among scholars. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Brahmi inscription on the Piprahwa casket indeed refers to relics of the Buddha and the Śākya clan. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
- Excavations reveal Mauryan-era reconstruction of the Piprahwa stupa, indicating activity during or after Ashoka’s time. Hence Statement 2 is Correct.
Though an early example, the claim that Piprahwa is the earliest and universally accepted evidence of relic worship is disputed among scholars. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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The ReALCrAft portal, recently launched by the Government of India, is primarily related to:
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
The ReALCrAft Portal — short for Registration and Licensing of Fishing Craft — is an online platform launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
It serves as a unified digital system for:
- Registration of all fishing vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
- Issuance of fishing licenses under respective Marine Fishing Regulation Acts (MFRAs) of coastal States and Union Territories.
The portal helps maintain a national database of marine fishing vessels, enhances monitoring and traceability, and promotes transparency and efficiency in the fisheries governance framework.
It aligns with the Digital India and Blue Revolution initiatives, ensuring better regulation and safety of India’s marine fisheries sector.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
The ReALCrAft Portal — short for Registration and Licensing of Fishing Craft — is an online platform launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
It serves as a unified digital system for:
- Registration of all fishing vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
- Issuance of fishing licenses under respective Marine Fishing Regulation Acts (MFRAs) of coastal States and Union Territories.
The portal helps maintain a national database of marine fishing vessels, enhances monitoring and traceability, and promotes transparency and efficiency in the fisheries governance framework.
It aligns with the Digital India and Blue Revolution initiatives, ensuring better regulation and safety of India’s marine fisheries sector.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the Rhesus Macaque, consider the following statements:
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The Rhesus Macaque is native to South and Southeast Asia and is widely found across India.
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It is listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List due to severe habitat loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) is native to South and Southeast Asia and has a wide distribution across India, often found in urban and rural areas. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
It is classified as “Least Concern” by the IUCN Red List, not “Critically Endangered,” due to its large and stable population. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) is native to South and Southeast Asia and has a wide distribution across India, often found in urban and rural areas. Hence Statement 1 is Correct.
It is classified as “Least Concern” by the IUCN Red List, not “Critically Endangered,” due to its large and stable population. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Ricin, recently in news, is best described as:
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Solution (d)
- Ricin is a highly potent natural toxin extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). It is a protein that inhibits cell protein synthesis, leading to cell death.
- Even a tiny amount of ricin—whether inhaled, ingested, or injected—can cause severe organ failure and death within days; there is no known antidote.
- Ricin is classified as a Category B bioterrorism agent by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), due to its ease of production and extreme lethality.
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Solution (d)
- Ricin is a highly potent natural toxin extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). It is a protein that inhibits cell protein synthesis, leading to cell death.
- Even a tiny amount of ricin—whether inhaled, ingested, or injected—can cause severe organ failure and death within days; there is no known antidote.
- Ricin is classified as a Category B bioterrorism agent by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), due to its ease of production and extreme lethality.
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