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 Minimum Public Shareholding, which was in news recently:
- The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule is a regulatory requirement laid out by SEBI under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957.
- It is applicable to all listed companies in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Options 1 and 2 are correct: The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule is a regulatory requirement laid out by SEBI under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, and reinforced by the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. It is applicable to all listed companies in India. As per these rules, all listed companies must ensure that at least 25% of their total issued and paid-up equity share capital is held by public shareholders—i.e., non-promoters and non-promoter group entities.
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Solution (c)
Options 1 and 2 are correct: The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule is a regulatory requirement laid out by SEBI under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957, and reinforced by the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. It is applicable to all listed companies in India. As per these rules, all listed companies must ensure that at least 25% of their total issued and paid-up equity share capital is held by public shareholders—i.e., non-promoters and non-promoter group entities.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, which was in news recently:
- It is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
- It is the only habitat of feral horses in India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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- Solution (c)
Option 1 is incorrect: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands. It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India, with a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter.
Options 2 and 3 are correct: It was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. It is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru River in the south. It is the only habitat of feral horses in India. It is an identified Important Bird Area (IBA) having more than 382 species of Birds, some of which are Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Greater Crested Grebe.
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- Solution (c)
Option 1 is incorrect: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It mainly consists of moist mixed semi-evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous forests, canebrakes and grasslands. It is the largest salix swamp forest in north-eastern India, with a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter.
Options 2 and 3 are correct: It was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. It is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru River in the south. It is the only habitat of feral horses in India. It is an identified Important Bird Area (IBA) having more than 382 species of Birds, some of which are Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Greater Crested Grebe.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Udyam Sakhi Portal, which was in news recently:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- It focuses on creating business models for low-cost products and services in order to empower women and make them self-reliant and self-sufficient.
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution (a)
Option 1 is incorrect and option 2 is correct: Udyam Sakhi portal was launched by the Ministry of MSME in March 2018 to provide information regarding financial schemes, policies, and programmes of the Ministry of MSME to existing/prospective women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector. The portal is a network for nurturing entrepreneurship and creating business models for low-cost products and services in order to empower women and make them self-reliant and self-sufficient.
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Solution (a)
Option 1 is incorrect and option 2 is correct: Udyam Sakhi portal was launched by the Ministry of MSME in March 2018 to provide information regarding financial schemes, policies, and programmes of the Ministry of MSME to existing/prospective women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector. The portal is a network for nurturing entrepreneurship and creating business models for low-cost products and services in order to empower women and make them self-reliant and self-sufficient.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Asian Palm Civet, which was in news recently:
- It also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet.
- It is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia.
- One of the their most distinctive features is their ability to digest coffee beans, which makes them an important part of the coffee production process in some countries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Options 1 and 2 are correct: The Asian Palm Civet, also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet, is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a member of the Viverridae family, which also includes other civet and mongoose species.
Option 3 is correct: It is a nocturnal animal and feeds on a variety of prey, including insects, small mammals, and fruits. One of the most distinctive features of Asian palm civets is their ability to digest coffee beans, which makes them an important part of the coffee production process in some countries.
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Solution (c)
Options 1 and 2 are correct: The Asian Palm Civet, also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet, is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a member of the Viverridae family, which also includes other civet and mongoose species.
Option 3 is correct: It is a nocturnal animal and feeds on a variety of prey, including insects, small mammals, and fruits. One of the most distinctive features of Asian palm civets is their ability to digest coffee beans, which makes them an important part of the coffee production process in some countries.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Pamba River (also known as Dakshina Bhagirathi), which was in news recently, flows in?
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: The Pamba River in Kerala, India, is revered as Dakshina Bhagirathi (the Ganga of the South) due to its extreme sanctity and association with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. It is the third-longest river in Kerala, originating in the Western Ghats and flowing through Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts.
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: The Pamba River in Kerala, India, is revered as Dakshina Bhagirathi (the Ganga of the South) due to its extreme sanctity and association with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. It is the third-longest river in Kerala, originating in the Western Ghats and flowing through Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts.
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