IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the CE20 cryogenic engine of ISRO:
- It is the first Indian cryogenic engine to employ a gas-generator cycle, using LOX and LH2 as propellants.
- It powers the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle and has been qualified for thrust levels ranging from 19 to 22 tonnes.
- The recently demonstrated bootstrap mode start eliminates the need for a stored gas start-up system, enabling multiple in-flight restarts without additional hardware.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. CE20 is India’s first cryogenic engine with a gas-generator cycle, utilizing liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid hydrogen (LH2) as propellants.
- Statement 2 is correct. CE20 powers the upper stage of LVM3 and has been qualified for thrust levels between 19 and 22 tonnes, with six successful LVM3 missions to date.
- Statement 3 is correct. Bootstrap mode start allows the engine to achieve steady operation without external start-up assistance, eliminating the need for additional start-up gas bottles for each restart, which is essential for flexible multi-orbit missions.
Why this question?
Tests understanding of ISRO’s indigenous cryogenic engine technology, its operational parameters, and the significance of bootstrap mode for mission flexibility.Why important for UPSC?
Recent space technology developments, especially those related to ISRO’s launch vehicle capabilities and Gaganyaan missions, are frequently tested in Prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2019 question on cryogenic engines and 2023 question on ISRO’s propulsion systems and launch vehicle technologies.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. CE20 is India’s first cryogenic engine with a gas-generator cycle, utilizing liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid hydrogen (LH2) as propellants.
- Statement 2 is correct. CE20 powers the upper stage of LVM3 and has been qualified for thrust levels between 19 and 22 tonnes, with six successful LVM3 missions to date.
- Statement 3 is correct. Bootstrap mode start allows the engine to achieve steady operation without external start-up assistance, eliminating the need for additional start-up gas bottles for each restart, which is essential for flexible multi-orbit missions.
Why this question?
Tests understanding of ISRO’s indigenous cryogenic engine technology, its operational parameters, and the significance of bootstrap mode for mission flexibility.Why important for UPSC?
Recent space technology developments, especially those related to ISRO’s launch vehicle capabilities and Gaganyaan missions, are frequently tested in Prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2019 question on cryogenic engines and 2023 question on ISRO’s propulsion systems and launch vehicle technologies. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC):
- It was established in 1981 in response to the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, with its headquarters in Riyadh.
- Its members include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen as an observer state.
- The Supreme Council is the highest authority composed of heads of member states, while the Ministerial Council implements its decisions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The GCC was established in 1981 amid regional tensions following the Iranian Revolution (1979) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). Its headquarters is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Statement 3 is correct. The Supreme Council, comprising heads of member states, is the highest authority. The Ministerial Council, composed of foreign ministers, proposes policies and implements decisions of the Supreme Council.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The six full members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Yemen is not a member nor an official observer state; it was in discussions for membership but never formally joined.
Why this question?
Tests precise knowledge of GCC’s founding context, membership composition, and organizational structure—areas prone to factual confusion.Why important for UPSC?
International organizations with strategic and economic significance for India (energy security, diaspora) are frequently tested in Prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2018 question on ASEAN and 2020 question on regional groupings, testing membership and structural hierarchy.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The GCC was established in 1981 amid regional tensions following the Iranian Revolution (1979) and the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). Its headquarters is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Statement 3 is correct. The Supreme Council, comprising heads of member states, is the highest authority. The Ministerial Council, composed of foreign ministers, proposes policies and implements decisions of the Supreme Council.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The six full members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Yemen is not a member nor an official observer state; it was in discussions for membership but never formally joined.
Why this question?
Tests precise knowledge of GCC’s founding context, membership composition, and organizational structure—areas prone to factual confusion.Why important for UPSC?
International organizations with strategic and economic significance for India (energy security, diaspora) are frequently tested in Prelims.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2018 question on ASEAN and 2020 question on regional groupings, testing membership and structural hierarchy. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kuno National Park:
- It is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, derives its name from the Kuno River, a tributary of the Chambal River.
- It was selected under the Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India, with cheetahs introduced from Namibia and South Africa.
- It has the potential to host populations of all four of India’s big cats—tiger, leopard, Asiatic lion, and cheetah.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Kuno National Park is in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, named after the Kuno River, a tributary of the Chambal River.
- Statement 2 is correct. It was selected for the Cheetah Reintroduction Project, with 8 cheetahs from Namibia (2022) and 12 from South Africa (2023).
- Statement 3 is correct. Kuno has the unique potential to support all four of India’s big cats—tiger, leopard, Asiatic lion, and reintroduced cheetah—due to its suitable habitat and historical coexistence of these species.
Why this question?
Tests knowledge of a key national park in news for cheetah reintroduction, its geographical features, and ecological significance.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently tests protected areas, their location, and unique ecological features, especially those linked to flagship conservation projects.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Project Tiger reserves, 2021 question on Asiatic lion habitats, and 2023 question on cheetah reintroduction sites.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Kuno National Park is in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, named after the Kuno River, a tributary of the Chambal River.
- Statement 2 is correct. It was selected for the Cheetah Reintroduction Project, with 8 cheetahs from Namibia (2022) and 12 from South Africa (2023).
- Statement 3 is correct. Kuno has the unique potential to support all four of India’s big cats—tiger, leopard, Asiatic lion, and reintroduced cheetah—due to its suitable habitat and historical coexistence of these species.
Why this question?
Tests knowledge of a key national park in news for cheetah reintroduction, its geographical features, and ecological significance.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently tests protected areas, their location, and unique ecological features, especially those linked to flagship conservation projects.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Project Tiger reserves, 2021 question on Asiatic lion habitats, and 2023 question on cheetah reintroduction sites. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Sentinel-6B, recently launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, is a joint satellite mission between:
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Sentinel-6B is a joint mission between NASA (United States), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States), and the European Space Agency (ESA).
- It is an ocean-tracking satellite designed to measure sea-level rise and its impacts, continuing the legacy of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich.
Why this question?
Tests basic factual recall of the partnering agencies behind a recent international satellite mission.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about international collaborations in space technology, especially those involving NASA, ESA, and other major space agencies.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2018 question on NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission and 2021 question on international space missions.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Sentinel-6B is a joint mission between NASA (United States), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States), and the European Space Agency (ESA).
- It is an ocean-tracking satellite designed to measure sea-level rise and its impacts, continuing the legacy of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich.
Why this question?
Tests basic factual recall of the partnering agencies behind a recent international satellite mission.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about international collaborations in space technology, especially those involving NASA, ESA, and other major space agencies.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2018 question on NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission and 2021 question on international space missions. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) The Raulane festival, recently in news, celebrated in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, is primarily associated with:
Correct
) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Raulane festival, celebrated in Kalpa, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, is an ancient winter festival believed to be around 5,000 years old.
- It honours celestial fairies known as Saunis, who are believed to protect villagers during harsh winters. A distinctive feature of the festival is the symbolic marriage ceremony where two men embody the divine couple—Raula (groom) and Raulane (bride)—dressed in heavy woollen robes and masks, performing ritual dances at the Nagin Narayan Temple.
Why this question?
Tests basic factual recall of a unique tribal festival recently in news, focusing on its central ritual and belief system.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about regional festivals, their locations, and distinctive features as part of Art & Culture and tribal heritage.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2017 question on Losar festival, 2019 on Hornbill festival, and 2022 on Mysuru Dasara, testing festival-region-ritual associations.Incorrect
) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Raulane festival, celebrated in Kalpa, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, is an ancient winter festival believed to be around 5,000 years old.
- It honours celestial fairies known as Saunis, who are believed to protect villagers during harsh winters. A distinctive feature of the festival is the symbolic marriage ceremony where two men embody the divine couple—Raula (groom) and Raulane (bride)—dressed in heavy woollen robes and masks, performing ritual dances at the Nagin Narayan Temple.
Why this question?
Tests basic factual recall of a unique tribal festival recently in news, focusing on its central ritual and belief system.Why important for UPSC?
UPSC frequently asks about regional festivals, their locations, and distinctive features as part of Art & Culture and tribal heritage.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC Prelims 2017 question on Losar festival, 2019 on Hornbill festival, and 2022 on Mysuru Dasara, testing festival-region-ritual associations.
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