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 Universal Postal Congress, which was in news recently:
- It is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation.
- It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel and financial services volumes.
- Its headquarters is located in Paris, France.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Universal Postal Congress is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation. It is the second oldest international organization worldwide. It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel and financial services volumes and improve the quality of service for customers.
Statement 3 is not correct: The headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is located in Berne, Switzerland. Founded in 1874, it serves as the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players, ensuring a universal network of modern products and services.
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Solution (a)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Universal Postal Congress is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation. It is the second oldest international organization worldwide. It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail, parcel and financial services volumes and improve the quality of service for customers.
Statement 3 is not correct: The headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is located in Berne, Switzerland. Founded in 1874, it serves as the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players, ensuring a universal network of modern products and services.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2.Consider the following statements about Vembanad Lake, which was in news recently:
- It is located in Tamil Nadu.
- It is the longest Lake in India.
- It is included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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- Solution (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala. It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad Kol, Punnamada Lake (in Kuttanad) and Kochi Lake (in Kochi). It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India, stretching over 96.5 km. It is a massive brackish water lagoon and backwater system covering an area of over 2,000 sq km across Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The lake is famous for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
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- Solution (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: Vemband is the largest lake in Kerala. It is also known as Vembanad Kayal, Vembanad Kol, Punnamada Lake (in Kuttanad) and Kochi Lake (in Kochi). It is separated from the Arabian Sea by a narrow barrier island and is a popular backwater stretch in Kerala.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India, stretching over 96.5 km. It is a massive brackish water lagoon and backwater system covering an area of over 2,000 sq km across Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The lake is famous for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. In 2002, it was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- Consider the following statements about Adi Sanskriti Platform, which was in news recently:
- It is envisioned as the world’s first Digital University to preserve and promote the culture and traditional knowledge of tribal communities.
- It functions as an online marketplace for the world to access products made by tribal artisans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Adi Sanskriti Platform is a pioneering digital learning platform for tribal artforms, preserving heritage, enabling livelihoods, and connecting India’s tribal communities with the world. It is envisioned as the world’s first Digital University to preserve and promote the culture and traditional knowledge of tribal communities. It functions as an online marketplace for the world to access products made by tribal artisans.
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Solution (c)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Adi Sanskriti Platform is a pioneering digital learning platform for tribal artforms, preserving heritage, enabling livelihoods, and connecting India’s tribal communities with the world. It is envisioned as the world’s first Digital University to preserve and promote the culture and traditional knowledge of tribal communities. It functions as an online marketplace for the world to access products made by tribal artisans.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Reunion Island, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (c)
Option (c) is correct: Reunion Island is a French island in the Western Indian Ocean. It lies about 680 km east of Madagascar and 180 km southwest of Mauritius. It covers an area of 2,511 sq. km. It is almost elliptical in shape, about 40 miles (65 km) long and 30 miles (50 km) wide. It is home to the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, the Piton des Neiges, and one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, the Piton de la Fournaise
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Solution (c)
Option (c) is correct: Reunion Island is a French island in the Western Indian Ocean. It lies about 680 km east of Madagascar and 180 km southwest of Mauritius. It covers an area of 2,511 sq. km. It is almost elliptical in shape, about 40 miles (65 km) long and 30 miles (50 km) wide. It is home to the highest peak in the Indian Ocean, the Piton des Neiges, and one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, the Piton de la Fournaise
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Langkhun Festival, which was in news recently, is celebrated in?
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: The Langkhun (or Lankhong) Festival is a socio-religious harvest festival celebrated by the Tiwa tribe (Lalung) in Assam, particularly in the Karbi Anglong district. Held between October and December, it is a 2–4 day event featuring prayers to deities like Ramsa Devota, bamboo worship, and community celebrations aimed at securing good harvests, prosperity, and protection from disease.
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: The Langkhun (or Lankhong) Festival is a socio-religious harvest festival celebrated by the Tiwa tribe (Lalung) in Assam, particularly in the Karbi Anglong district. Held between October and December, it is a 2–4 day event featuring prayers to deities like Ramsa Devota, bamboo worship, and community celebrations aimed at securing good harvests, prosperity, and protection from disease.
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