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 International Climate Initiative (IKI), which was in news recently:
- It is a key financial instrument of the Australian government that funds international projects focused on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation in developing and emerging economies.
- A core feature of the initiative is using nature to help human communities adapt to climate risks like floods and heatwaves.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The International Climate Initiative (IKI) or Internationale Klimaschutzinitiative is a key financial instrument of the German government that funds international projects focused on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation in developing and emerging economies. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Projects are typically implemented by a mix of NGOs, research institutes, international organizations (like GIZ), and the private sector to ensure multidisciplinary expertise. A core feature of the initiative is using nature (e.g., forest restoration, wetland protection) to help human communities adapt to climate risks like floods and heatwaves. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The International Climate Initiative (IKI) or Internationale Klimaschutzinitiative is a key financial instrument of the German government that funds international projects focused on climate change mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation in developing and emerging economies. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Projects are typically implemented by a mix of NGOs, research institutes, international organizations (like GIZ), and the private sector to ensure multidisciplinary expertise. A core feature of the initiative is using nature (e.g., forest restoration, wetland protection) to help human communities adapt to climate risks like floods and heatwaves. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Peatlands, which was in news recently:
- They are terrestrial wetland ecosystems where waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.
- They cover about 30% of Earth’s land surface but are found in every climatic zone, from boreal regions to the tropics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems where waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing, leading to the accumulation of peat (partially decayed organic matter). Peat forms over thousands of years as the rate of organic matter production exceeds its decomposition due to low oxygen (anaerobic) levels. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- They cover only 3% of Earth’s land surface but are found in every climatic zone, from boreal regions to the tropics. In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat. In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems where waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing, leading to the accumulation of peat (partially decayed organic matter). Peat forms over thousands of years as the rate of organic matter production exceeds its decomposition due to low oxygen (anaerobic) levels. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- They cover only 3% of Earth’s land surface but are found in every climatic zone, from boreal regions to the tropics. In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat. In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) RAMP Programme, which was in news recently is launched by?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME). The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME). The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is a statutory body.
- It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- It applies to factories and establishments employing 10 or more persons.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948. It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession. It applies to factories and establishments (like hotels, cinemas, road transport, etc.) employing 10 or more persons. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948. It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession. It applies to factories and establishments (like hotels, cinemas, road transport, etc.) employing 10 or more persons. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to El Nino, which was in news recently, consider the following statements:
- It is a recurring climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the tropical Atlantic Ocean.
- It typically weakens the Indian monsoon, resulting in below-average rainfall, increased drought risk, and reduced agricultural yield, particularly for Kharif crops.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- El Niño means “Little Boy” in Spanish. It is a recurring climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle and typically occurs every two to seven years. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
El Niño typically weakens the Indian monsoon, resulting in below-average rainfall, increased drought risk, and reduced agricultural yield, particularly for Kharif crops. The phenomenon, marked by warming in the central/eastern Pacific, disrupts wind patterns, often causing 60% of El Niño years to produce deficient rainfall. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- El Niño means “Little Boy” in Spanish. It is a recurring climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle and typically occurs every two to seven years. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
El Niño typically weakens the Indian monsoon, resulting in below-average rainfall, increased drought risk, and reduced agricultural yield, particularly for Kharif crops. The phenomenon, marked by warming in the central/eastern Pacific, disrupts wind patterns, often causing 60% of El Niño years to produce deficient rainfall. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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