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 regarding Tuberculosis:
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Tuberculosis is a viral disease
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BCG vaccine provides complete immunity against pulmonary tuberculosis in adults.
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India’s National TB Elimination Programme aims to eliminate TB by 2025.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- TB is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
- BCG provides only partial protection and does not provide complete immunity in adults. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
India’s NTEP aims to eliminate TB by 2025. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- TB is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
- BCG provides only partial protection and does not provide complete immunity in adults. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
India’s NTEP aims to eliminate TB by 2025. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding National Legal Services Day:
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National Legal Services Day is observed on 9th November.
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Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, free legal aid is available only to persons whose annual income is below the threshold notified by the State Legal Services Authority.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Act came into force on 9th November 1995, but it did not come into force simultaneously across all states; implementation was staggered. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Free legal aid is not determined solely by income. It also covers categories such as women, children, SCs, STs, victims of human trafficking, persons with disabilities, etc., regardless of income—so saying it is “only” for those below income threshold is incorrect. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Act came into force on 9th November 1995, but it did not come into force simultaneously across all states; implementation was staggered. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Free legal aid is not determined solely by income. It also covers categories such as women, children, SCs, STs, victims of human trafficking, persons with disabilities, etc., regardless of income—so saying it is “only” for those below income threshold is incorrect. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP):
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NSAP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice
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Under NSAP, both Central and State governments contribute equally to the pension amounts provided to beneficiaries.
Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- NSAP is a welfare programme of the Ministry of Rural Development providing social pensions to elderly, widows, and disabled persons. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
NSAP is fully funded by the Central Government; there is no equal cost-sharing with states. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- NSAP is a welfare programme of the Ministry of Rural Development providing social pensions to elderly, widows, and disabled persons. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
NSAP is fully funded by the Central Government; there is no equal cost-sharing with states. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Parmotrema sahyadricum, Solenopsora rhizomorpha, Buelloa ghattensis, and Pyxine janakiae, which were recently in news, are:
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Solution (b)
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These species — Parmotrema sahyadricum, Solenopsora rhizomorpha, Buelloa ghattensis, and Pyxine janakiae were recently discovered and reported by researchers as new species of lichens found mainly in the Western Ghats.
Lichens are symbiotic associations between fungi and algae/cyanobacteria and serve as important indicators of environmental health. These newly documented species add to India’s rich lichen diversity and highlight the ecological significance of the Western Ghats.
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Solution (b)
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These species — Parmotrema sahyadricum, Solenopsora rhizomorpha, Buelloa ghattensis, and Pyxine janakiae were recently discovered and reported by researchers as new species of lichens found mainly in the Western Ghats.
Lichens are symbiotic associations between fungi and algae/cyanobacteria and serve as important indicators of environmental health. These newly documented species add to India’s rich lichen diversity and highlight the ecological significance of the Western Ghats.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Critical Minerals:
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India’s Critical Minerals List is prepared by the Ministry of Mines
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Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are included in India’s Critical Minerals List.
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India is self-sufficient in most critical minerals required for renewable energy technologies.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Mines, through the Indian Critical Minerals Strategy, identifies minerals crucial for energy transition and strategic needs. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are indeed part of India’s Critical Minerals List. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- India is heavily import-dependent for most critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, REEs, etc., and is not self-sufficient. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Ministry of Mines, through the Indian Critical Minerals Strategy, identifies minerals crucial for energy transition and strategic needs. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Lithium, cobalt, and nickel are indeed part of India’s Critical Minerals List. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- India is heavily import-dependent for most critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, REEs, etc., and is not self-sufficient. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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