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 term Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) in India is primarily associated with:
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Solution: (b)
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Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the revenue used to calculate the license fee and spectrum usage charges that telecom operators pay to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The Supreme Court ruled that AGR includes both core telecom revenue and non-core income (like interest and rent).
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Solution: (b)
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Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the revenue used to calculate the license fee and spectrum usage charges that telecom operators pay to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The Supreme Court ruled that AGR includes both core telecom revenue and non-core income (like interest and rent).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- The ‘Poorvi Prachand Prahar’ exercise highlighted operational use of which recent capability?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
The ‘Poorvi Prachand Prahar’ exercise showcased the Indian Army’s ability to conduct fast and coordinated high-tempo operations in the Eastern sector using Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs). IBGs are agile, self-sustained, and rapidly deployable combat formations designed to respond quickly along sensitive borders.Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
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The ‘Poorvi Prachand Prahar’ exercise showcased the Indian Army’s ability to conduct fast and coordinated high-tempo operations in the Eastern sector using Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs). IBGs are agile, self-sustained, and rapidly deployable combat formations designed to respond quickly along sensitive borders. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- With reference to the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), consider the following statements:
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NBHM is a Central Sector Scheme.
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NBHM focuses on productivity improvement, post-harvest management, and research & technology generation.
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Under NBHM, India has become the largest exporter of natural honey in the world, surpassing all other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
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- NBHM is a Central Sector Scheme and mission has a budget outlay of ₹500 crore for FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- It is implemented through three Mini Missions as described. Hence Statement 2 is correct
- India has become the second-largest exporter of natural honey, not the largest. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- NBHM is a Central Sector Scheme and mission has a budget outlay of ₹500 crore for FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- It is implemented through three Mini Missions as described. Hence Statement 2 is correct
- India has become the second-largest exporter of natural honey, not the largest. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the High Seas Treaty, consider the following statements:
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It deals with conservation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.
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It allows creation of Marine Protected Areas in international waters.
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It is a legally binding agreement under UNCLOS.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- The Treaty covers biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, i.e., the high seas and the deep seabed, which lie outside EEZs of countries. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- It provides for establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in international waters to conserve sensitive marine ecosystems. Hence Statement 2 is correct
- The Treaty is negotiated as part of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) framework and will be legally binding once ratified. Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- The Treaty covers biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, i.e., the high seas and the deep seabed, which lie outside EEZs of countries. Hence Statement 1 is correct
- It provides for establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in international waters to conserve sensitive marine ecosystems. Hence Statement 2 is correct
- The Treaty is negotiated as part of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) framework and will be legally binding once ratified. Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following rivers:
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Hemavati
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Arkavati
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Ghataprabha
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Bhavani
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Noyyal
How many of the above are tributaries of the Cauvery River?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Hemavati, Arkavati, Bhavani, and Noyyal are all tributaries of the Cauvery River.
- Hemavati joins the Cauvery near Krishnarajasagara; Arkavati flows through Bengaluru before merging with it; Bhavani meets Cauvery near Bhavani town in Tamil Nadu; and Noyyal joins near Karur.
- Ghataprabha, however, is a tributary of the Krishna River, not Cauvery.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Hemavati, Arkavati, Bhavani, and Noyyal are all tributaries of the Cauvery River.
- Hemavati joins the Cauvery near Krishnarajasagara; Arkavati flows through Bengaluru before merging with it; Bhavani meets Cauvery near Bhavani town in Tamil Nadu; and Noyyal joins near Karur.
- Ghataprabha, however, is a tributary of the Krishna River, not Cauvery.
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