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 “ALARA principle”, which was recently in news, is related to:
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- ALARA stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” and is a core principle of radiation protection aimed at keeping radiation exposure as far below regulatory limits as practical, taking into account economic and social factors. It is widely applied in nuclear facilities, medical radiology, and other radiation-related operations. Hence Option (a) is Correct
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- ALARA stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” and is a core principle of radiation protection aimed at keeping radiation exposure as far below regulatory limits as practical, taking into account economic and social factors. It is widely applied in nuclear facilities, medical radiology, and other radiation-related operations. Hence Option (a) is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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- With reference to C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji), consider the following statements:
- He was the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India.
- He served as the Chief Minister of Madras State after independence.
- He founded the Swatantra Party advocating market-oriented economic policies.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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• C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General of India after Lord Mountbatten. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• He served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (earlier Premier of Madras Presidency and later CM after independence). Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, opposing excessive state control and supporting free-market principles. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Explanation:
• C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General of India after Lord Mountbatten. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• He served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (earlier Premier of Madras Presidency and later CM after independence). Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, opposing excessive state control and supporting free-market principles. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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- With reference to the National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy (PRAHAAR), consider the following statements:
- The policy recognises that contemporary terrorism increasingly operates through decentralised networks leveraging emerging technologies.
- It proposes a uniform counter-terror architecture across States to ensure standardisation of procedures and synergised responses.
- The policy confines India’s counter-terror approach primarily to external state-sponsored threats, excluding domestic radicalisation concerns.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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• The policy highlights evolving terror ecosystems using drones, encrypted platforms, dark web and organised criminal networks, reflecting decentralised and tech-enabled operations. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It calls for a uniform anti-terror structure and harmonisation of procedures across States for coordinated response. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The policy addresses both cross-border/state-sponsored threats and domestic radicalisation and recruitment, not merely external threats. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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• The policy highlights evolving terror ecosystems using drones, encrypted platforms, dark web and organised criminal networks, reflecting decentralised and tech-enabled operations. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It calls for a uniform anti-terror structure and harmonisation of procedures across States for coordinated response. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The policy addresses both cross-border/state-sponsored threats and domestic radicalisation and recruitment, not merely external threats. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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- With reference to Kole Wetlands, consider the following statements:
- It is a below sea-level wetland system that supports seasonal paddy cultivation through controlled flooding.
- It is primarily a mangrove-dominated coastal wetland directly influenced by tidal action.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Explanation:
• Kole Wetlands lie below sea level and are characterized by a unique hydrological regime where monsoon flooding supports wetland ecology, while water is regulated for paddy cultivation during the dry season. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Kole Wetlands are freshwater marshy wetlands and agricultural landscapes; they are not mangrove-dominated nor primarily shaped by tidal action like coastal mangrove ecosystems. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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• Kole Wetlands lie below sea level and are characterized by a unique hydrological regime where monsoon flooding supports wetland ecology, while water is regulated for paddy cultivation during the dry season. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Kole Wetlands are freshwater marshy wetlands and agricultural landscapes; they are not mangrove-dominated nor primarily shaped by tidal action like coastal mangrove ecosystems. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Sayyad-3G missile, which was recently in news, belongs to which of the following countries?
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Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia imports most of its advanced missile systems and is not known for developing the Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement a is Incorrect
• Turkey develops indigenous systems like HISAR, but not Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement b is Incorrect
• Sayyad-3G is an indigenous air-defence missile developed and tested by Iran. Hence Statement c is Correct
• Pakistan has missile systems like Shaheen and Babur, but not Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement d is Incorrect
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Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia imports most of its advanced missile systems and is not known for developing the Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement a is Incorrect
• Turkey develops indigenous systems like HISAR, but not Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement b is Incorrect
• Sayyad-3G is an indigenous air-defence missile developed and tested by Iran. Hence Statement c is Correct
• Pakistan has missile systems like Shaheen and Babur, but not Sayyad-3G. Hence Statement d is Incorrect
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