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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With reference to the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Multi-Role Helicopter, consider the following statements:
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It is primarily designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW).
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The helicopter is equipped with advanced sonar systems and can carry Hellfire missiles and torpedoes.
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The Indian Navy operates the MH-60R under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement with the United States.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
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- The MH-60R is specifically optimized for Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The MH-60R is equipped with advanced AN/APS-153(V) multi-mode radar, AN/AQS-22 airborne low frequency sonar (ALFS), and can carry various weapons including AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes, and .50 caliber machine guns, making it highly capable for maritime operations. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.
India is acquiring the MH-60R through the US Foreign Military Sales route. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The MH-60R is specifically optimized for Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The MH-60R is equipped with advanced AN/APS-153(V) multi-mode radar, AN/AQS-22 airborne low frequency sonar (ALFS), and can carry various weapons including AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, Mark 54 lightweight torpedoes, and .50 caliber machine guns, making it highly capable for maritime operations. Hence Statement 3 is Correct.
India is acquiring the MH-60R through the US Foreign Military Sales route. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), consider the following statements:
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The mission seeks to create a pool of professionals and experts willing to provide short- and long-term professional support to schoolteachers.
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The National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) is responsible for designing and operationalizing this mission.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
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- The mission aims to build “a large pool of outstanding professionals… willing to provide short- and long-term professional support to school teachers. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
NCTE has been tasked with developing, designing, and implementing NMM, including preparing the official “Bluebook on NMM.” Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
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- The mission aims to build “a large pool of outstanding professionals… willing to provide short- and long-term professional support to school teachers. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
NCTE has been tasked with developing, designing, and implementing NMM, including preparing the official “Bluebook on NMM.” Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Golden Jackal (Canis aureus), consider the following statements:
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The Golden Jackal is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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It is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Golden Jackal is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The IUCN Red List categorizes the Golden Jackal as Least Concern due to its wide distribution and stable population. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Golden Jackal is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
The IUCN Red List categorizes the Golden Jackal as Least Concern due to its wide distribution and stable population. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Asia Power Index report, which was recently in news, is released by
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Solution (d)
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The Asia Power Index is released annually by the Lowy Institute; an independent international policy think tank based in Australia. It evaluates the comprehensive power of countries in the Indo-Pacific region using indicators such as military capability, economic relationships, resilience, diplomacy, and future resources.
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Solution (d)
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The Asia Power Index is released annually by the Lowy Institute; an independent international policy think tank based in Australia. It evaluates the comprehensive power of countries in the Indo-Pacific region using indicators such as military capability, economic relationships, resilience, diplomacy, and future resources.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Which of the following achievements is associated with NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars?
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Solution (c)
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NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February 2021, achieved the historic milestone of producing oxygen from the Martian atmosphere using an instrument called MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment). This was the first time oxygen was successfully extracted from another planet’s atmosphere, converting carbon dioxide from Mars’ atmosphere into breathable oxygen. This achievement is crucial for future human missions to Mars.
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Solution (c)
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NASA’s Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February 2021, achieved the historic milestone of producing oxygen from the Martian atmosphere using an instrument called MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment). This was the first time oxygen was successfully extracted from another planet’s atmosphere, converting carbon dioxide from Mars’ atmosphere into breathable oxygen. This achievement is crucial for future human missions to Mars.
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