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
Q.1) Exercise Khanjar, which was in news recently, is held annually between the joint special forces of India and?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Exercise Khanjar is the Joint Special Forces Exercise held between India and Kyrgyzstan. Initiated in December 2011 in Nahan, India. It became an annual event following PM Narendra Modi’s 2015 visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. The exercise is conducted annually, alternating between India and Kyrgyzstan. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Exercise Khanjar is the Joint Special Forces Exercise held between India and Kyrgyzstan. Initiated in December 2011 in Nahan, India. It became an annual event following PM Narendra Modi’s 2015 visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. The exercise is conducted annually, alternating between India and Kyrgyzstan. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about PM VIKAS Scheme, which was in news recently:
- The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme and was launched in 2025.
- It is implemented in convergence with the Skill India Mission and the Skill India Portal.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PM VIKAS stands for Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan. The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Minority Affairs. It targets primarily Indian nationals from the six notified minority communities: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2025. It is implemented in convergence with the Skill India Mission and the Skill India Portal (SIP). It facilitates credit access through the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and market support via the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- PM VIKAS stands for Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan. The nodal ministry for the scheme is Ministry of Minority Affairs. It targets primarily Indian nationals from the six notified minority communities: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2025. It is implemented in convergence with the Skill India Mission and the Skill India Portal (SIP). It facilitates credit access through the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and market support via the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Myoglobin, which was in news recently:
- It is found predominantly in striated muscle tissue, namely skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle.
- It is necessary for the decomposition of bioactive nitric oxide to nitrate.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Myoglobin is a small protein that accounts for about 2% of total muscle protein. It is found predominantly in striated muscle tissue, namely skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. Specifically, it is in the cytoplasm of cardiac myocytes and the sarcoplasm of oxidative skeletal muscle fibres. It is necessary for the decomposition of bioactive nitric oxide to nitrate. The removal of nitric oxide enhances mitochondrial respiration. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Myoglobin is a small protein that accounts for about 2% of total muscle protein. It is found predominantly in striated muscle tissue, namely skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. Specifically, it is in the cytoplasm of cardiac myocytes and the sarcoplasm of oxidative skeletal muscle fibres. It is necessary for the decomposition of bioactive nitric oxide to nitrate. The removal of nitric oxide enhances mitochondrial respiration. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project. It is located in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River. The project is being developed by the Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project Authority, under an Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India. With the completion of the Punatsangchhu-II project, Bhutan’s installed power generation capacity has increased by about 40 percent to over 3500 MW. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project. It is located in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River. The project is being developed by the Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project Authority, under an Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India. With the completion of the Punatsangchhu-II project, Bhutan’s installed power generation capacity has increased by about 40 percent to over 3500 MW. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Warangal district of Telangana. It has mixed deciduous forests. The Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary houses the Pakhal Lake which was excavated on the orders of King Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya empire in 1213 AD. It consists of bamboo, teak, and diverse flora, including Terminalia, Pterocarpus, and Mohua. It also consists of various kinds of herbs, shrubs and climbers. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Warangal district of Telangana. It has mixed deciduous forests. The Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary houses the Pakhal Lake which was excavated on the orders of King Ganapati Deva of the Kakatiya empire in 1213 AD. It consists of bamboo, teak, and diverse flora, including Terminalia, Pterocarpus, and Mohua. It also consists of various kinds of herbs, shrubs and climbers. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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