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
Consider the following statements about Ammonia, which was in news recently:
- It is a colourless and pungent gas.
- It exists naturally in humans and in the environment.
- Exposure to high levels of ammonia in air may be irritating to a person’s skin, eyes, throat, and lungs and cause coughing and burns.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Ammonia is a colourless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is the simplest stable compound of these elements and serves as a starting material for the production of many commercially important nitrogen compounds. It exists naturally in humans and in the environment. In the environment, ammonia is part of the nitrogen cycle and is produced in soil from bacterial processes. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Exposure to high levels of ammonia in air may be irritating to a person’s skin, eyes, throat, and lungs and cause coughing and burns. To prevent the release of toxic fumes, ammonia should not be mixed with other chemicals (like chlorine bleach). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Ammonia is a colourless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is the simplest stable compound of these elements and serves as a starting material for the production of many commercially important nitrogen compounds. It exists naturally in humans and in the environment. In the environment, ammonia is part of the nitrogen cycle and is produced in soil from bacterial processes. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Exposure to high levels of ammonia in air may be irritating to a person’s skin, eyes, throat, and lungs and cause coughing and burns. To prevent the release of toxic fumes, ammonia should not be mixed with other chemicals (like chlorine bleach). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.4) Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Sikkim. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state, with the Pangolakha range separating Sikkim from Bhutan to the east. It forms an important transboundary wildlife corridor, linked to the Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal and the forests of Samtse and Haa districts in Bhutan. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Sikkim. It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state, with the Pangolakha range separating Sikkim from Bhutan to the east. It forms an important transboundary wildlife corridor, linked to the Neora Valley National Park in West Bengal and the forests of Samtse and Haa districts in Bhutan. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.5) Recently, which of the following country joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Recently, India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative, which was launched by India in November 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. It aims to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. It leans heavily on the EAS mechanism, which includes ASEAN member states and its eight dialogue partners. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Recently, India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative, which was launched by India in November 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. It aims to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. It leans heavily on the EAS mechanism, which includes ASEAN member states and its eight dialogue partners. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India), which was in news recently:
- It is the premier trade and investment promotion organization in India, catering to the Indian engineering sector.
- It operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
- Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) is the premier trade and investment promotion organization in India, catering to the Indian engineering sector. It actively contributes to the policies of the Government of India as an advisory body and acts as an interface between the engineering industry and the government. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
It operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Its headquarters is located in Kolkata, with regional offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. It facilitates sourcing from India and encourages MSMEs to raise their standard at par with international best practices. It also encourages MSMEs to integrate their business with the global value chain. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are not correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) is the premier trade and investment promotion organization in India, catering to the Indian engineering sector. It actively contributes to the policies of the Government of India as an advisory body and acts as an interface between the engineering industry and the government. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
It operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Its headquarters is located in Kolkata, with regional offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. It facilitates sourcing from India and encourages MSMEs to raise their standard at par with international best practices. It also encourages MSMEs to integrate their business with the global value chain. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are not correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- The prize carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a trophy.
- It is awarded across the three core domains of peace, disarmament and development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in the memory of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a trust in her name in 1986. The prize carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a trophy, and is regarded as one of India’s prestigious international peace awards. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
It is awarded across the three core domains of peace, disarmament and development. The award recognises sustained and exceptional efforts addressing global challenges related to peace, disarmament and development, with a positive humanitarian impact and contributions to the welfare of humanity. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in the memory of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a trust in her name in 1986. The prize carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a trophy, and is regarded as one of India’s prestigious international peace awards. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
It is awarded across the three core domains of peace, disarmament and development. The award recognises sustained and exceptional efforts addressing global challenges related to peace, disarmament and development, with a positive humanitarian impact and contributions to the welfare of humanity. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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