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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- The Dandami Madia tribe is primarily associated with which Indian state?
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• The Dandami Madia are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) mainly found in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.Incorrect
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• The Dandami Madia are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) mainly found in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. -
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is located in Assam and is known for the conservation of the golden langur.
- The sanctuary is situated in the eastern part of Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Assam and is India’s first protected area declared specifically for the conservation of the golden langur. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the western part of Assam, spread across areas of Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts. This regional placement is consistently mentioned in official Assam Forest Department descriptions and standard wildlife references. The sanctuary forms part of the broader western Assam landscape rather than the central or eastern Brahmaputra valley. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Explanation:
• Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Assam and is India’s first protected area declared specifically for the conservation of the golden langur. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the western part of Assam, spread across areas of Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts. This regional placement is consistently mentioned in official Assam Forest Department descriptions and standard wildlife references. The sanctuary forms part of the broader western Assam landscape rather than the central or eastern Brahmaputra valley. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding MANPADS:
- They are portable surface-to-air missile systems designed to be operated by a single individual or a small team.
- They are primarily used for intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles at very high altitudes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence Systems) are lightweight, shoulder-fired missile systems used to target low-flying aircraft and helicopters. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• MANPADS are meant for short-range, low-altitude air defence and are not designed to intercept ballistic missiles. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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• MANPADS (Man-Portable Air Defence Systems) are lightweight, shoulder-fired missile systems used to target low-flying aircraft and helicopters. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• MANPADS are meant for short-range, low-altitude air defence and are not designed to intercept ballistic missiles. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding the BlueBird-6 Satellite:
- It is a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite designed to enable direct-to-cell mobile connectivity without the need for ground-based towers.
- The satellite is part of the AST SpaceMobile program aimed at providing space-based broadband directly to standard smartphones.
- It operates as a geostationary satellite to ensure continuous coverage over a fixed region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• BlueBird-6 is a LEO satellite developed to support direct-to-cell communications, enabling mobile connectivity from space. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It is part of AST SpaceMobile’s constellation aimed at delivering broadband and voice services directly to unmodified smartphones. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• BlueBird-6 is not geostationary; it operates in low Earth orbit to reduce latency and support mobile connectivity. Hence Statement 3 is IncorrectIncorrect
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• BlueBird-6 is a LEO satellite developed to support direct-to-cell communications, enabling mobile connectivity from space. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It is part of AST SpaceMobile’s constellation aimed at delivering broadband and voice services directly to unmodified smartphones. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• BlueBird-6 is not geostationary; it operates in low Earth orbit to reduce latency and support mobile connectivity. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC):
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- It is an initiative of the United Nations aimed at promoting dialogue and understanding among different cultures and religions.
- It primarily focuses on military conflict resolution between nation-states.
- It works in areas such as education, youth, media, and migration to counter extremism and intolerance.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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• UNAOC was established to foster intercultural and interreligious dialogue and to bridge divides between societies. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• UNAOC does not engage in military or security operations; its approach is preventive and dialogue-based. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• The alliance implements programs in areas like youth engagement, education, media literacy, and migration to promote social cohesion. Hence Statement 3 is CorrectIncorrect
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Explanation:
• UNAOC was established to foster intercultural and interreligious dialogue and to bridge divides between societies. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• UNAOC does not engage in military or security operations; its approach is preventive and dialogue-based. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• The alliance implements programs in areas like youth engagement, education, media literacy, and migration to promote social cohesion. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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