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 Solar Cycles, which was in news recently:
- It is driven by the Solar Dynamo mechanism, where the movement of electrically charged plasma generates powerful magnetic fields.
- It has the potential to impact Earth’s climatic conditions through changes in solar radiation, cosmic rays, and ozone distribution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The solar cycle describes an approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity. It is driven by the Solar Dynamo mechanism, where the movement of electrically charged plasma generates powerful magnetic fields. It is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. Every 11 years or so, the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips. It has the potential to impact Earth’s climatic conditions through changes in solar radiation, cosmic rays, and ozone distribution. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The solar cycle describes an approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity. It is driven by the Solar Dynamo mechanism, where the movement of electrically charged plasma generates powerful magnetic fields. It is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface. Every 11 years or so, the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips. It has the potential to impact Earth’s climatic conditions through changes in solar radiation, cosmic rays, and ozone distribution. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Pechora Missile System, which was in news recently:
- It is a Soviet-origin, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept low- to medium-altitude targets.
- It can operate independently or as part of a larger, integrated air defence network, and is capable of functioning even in environments with heavy electronic jamming.
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Pechora missile system is officially known as the S-125 Neva/Pechora. It is a Soviet-origin, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept low- to medium-altitude targets. It has been a mainstay of India’s air defence network since the 1970s. It can operate independently or as part of a larger, integrated air defence network, and is capable of functioning even in environments with heavy electronic jamming. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Pechora missile system is officially known as the S-125 Neva/Pechora. It is a Soviet-origin, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept low- to medium-altitude targets. It has been a mainstay of India’s air defence network since the 1970s. It can operate independently or as part of a larger, integrated air defence network, and is capable of functioning even in environments with heavy electronic jamming. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to PAIMANA Portal, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
- It functions as a centralised national repository of infrastructure projects, enabling web-generated analytical reports and enhancing data accuracy.
- It is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PAIMANA stands for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building. It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It functions as a centralised national repository of infrastructure projects, enabling web-generated analytical reports and enhancing data accuracy, and operational efficiency. It is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP/IIG-PMG) through APIs. It features real-time dashboards with drill-down capabilities, enabling users to monitor progress across sectors, states, and timelines. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PAIMANA stands for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building. It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It functions as a centralised national repository of infrastructure projects, enabling web-generated analytical reports and enhancing data accuracy, and operational efficiency. It is integrated with DPIIT’s Integrated Project Monitoring Portal (IPMP/IIG-PMG) through APIs. It features real-time dashboards with drill-down capabilities, enabling users to monitor progress across sectors, states, and timelines. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It was established under the Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987.
- It aims to provide free and competent legal services to the poor and marginalised sections of the society.
- It fulfils the objectives of Article 39A (Directive Principle), which mandates the State to provide free legal aid.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under the Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987. It aims to provide free and competent legal services to the poor and marginalised sections of the society including Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- It fulfils the objectives of Article 39A (Directive Principle), which mandates the State to provide free legal aid. It is also supported by Articles 14 (Equality before law) and Article 22(1) (Rights of arrested persons). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) was established under the Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987. It aims to provide free and competent legal services to the poor and marginalised sections of the society including Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST). Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- It fulfils the objectives of Article 39A (Directive Principle), which mandates the State to provide free legal aid. It is also supported by Articles 14 (Equality before law) and Article 22(1) (Rights of arrested persons). Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It was declared a sanctuary in 1983. The sanctuary has received “in-principle approval” from the NTCA to become a Tiger Reserve. Sunabeda is part of the Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zone. It serves as a corridor connecting Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary with Sitanadi and Udanti sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It was declared a sanctuary in 1983. The sanctuary has received “in-principle approval” from the NTCA to become a Tiger Reserve. Sunabeda is part of the Deccan Peninsula biogeographic zone. It serves as a corridor connecting Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary with Sitanadi and Udanti sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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