IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE
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.
Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative.
Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!”
Important Note:
- Don’t forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today’s test 🙂
- After completing the 5 questions, click on ‘View Questions’ to check your score, time taken, and solutions.
Test-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
- Click on – ‘Start Test’ button
- Solve Questions
- Click on ‘Test Summary’ button
- Click on ‘Finish Test’ button
- Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the test before. Hence you can not start it again.
Test is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the test.
You have to finish following test, to start this test:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have scored 0 points out of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) With reference to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), consider the following statements:
- It was established in 1960 to develop and maintain road networks in India’s border areas.
- It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Its motto is ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’ (everything is achievable through hard work).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas.Statement 2 is incorrect. BRO was brought entirely under the Ministry of Defence in 2015 (though it previously received funds from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways).
Statement 3 is correct. The motto of BRO is ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’ , which translates to “everything is achievable through hard work.”
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the establishment year, nodal ministry, and motto of BRO.
Why important for UPSC? BRO is a key organization in border infrastructure and frequently appears in Defence and Security sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2020 on BRO’s mandate and administrative control.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was established on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas.Statement 2 is incorrect. BRO was brought entirely under the Ministry of Defence in 2015 (though it previously received funds from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways).
Statement 3 is correct. The motto of BRO is ‘Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam’ , which translates to “everything is achievable through hard work.”
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the establishment year, nodal ministry, and motto of BRO.
Why important for UPSC? BRO is a key organization in border infrastructure and frequently appears in Defence and Security sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2016, 2018, 2020 on BRO’s mandate and administrative control. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) With reference to the UMEED Portal, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is a centralized digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties.
- It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The registration of properties under this initiative is facilitated by respective State Waqf Boards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) Portal is a centralized digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties across India.Statement 2 is incorrect. The portal operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 3 is correct. Under this initiative, the registration of Waqf properties is facilitated by the respective State Waqf Boards, which manage the process at the state level.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the nodal ministry and the role of State Waqf Boards in the portal’s functioning.
Why important for UPSC? UMEED Portal is a recent government initiative related to minority affairs and property management.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2019, 2021, 2022 on government portals and schemes under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The UMEED (Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development) Portal is a centralized digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties across India.Statement 2 is incorrect. The portal operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Statement 3 is correct. Under this initiative, the registration of Waqf properties is facilitated by the respective State Waqf Boards, which manage the process at the state level.
Why this question? Easy-level question testing the nodal ministry and the role of State Waqf Boards in the portal’s functioning.
Why important for UPSC? UMEED Portal is a recent government initiative related to minority affairs and property management.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2019, 2021, 2022 on government portals and schemes under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) With reference to Measles, consider the following statements:
- It is caused by a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus family and primarily infects the respiratory tract.
- No specific antiviral treatment is currently available for measles, and prevention relies on vaccination.
- In India, the measles vaccine was introduced into the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in 1995.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Measles is caused by a virus of the paramyxovirus family. It primarily infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body, causing severe complications.Statement 2 is correct. There is no specific antiviral treatment for measles. Management involves supportive care, and prevention is achieved through the safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine.
Statement 3 is incorrect. In India, the measles vaccine was introduced into the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in 1985, not 1995. India has since expanded measles-rubella vaccination efforts to eliminate the disease.
Why this question? Tests the causative agent, treatment availability, and year of vaccine introduction in India—a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC? Measles is a key vaccine-preventable disease frequently referenced in Science & Technology and Health sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2019, 2021 on vaccine-preventable diseases and the Universal Immunization Programme.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. Measles is caused by a virus of the paramyxovirus family. It primarily infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body, causing severe complications.Statement 2 is correct. There is no specific antiviral treatment for measles. Management involves supportive care, and prevention is achieved through the safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine.
Statement 3 is incorrect. In India, the measles vaccine was introduced into the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in 1985, not 1995. India has since expanded measles-rubella vaccination efforts to eliminate the disease.
Why this question? Tests the causative agent, treatment availability, and year of vaccine introduction in India—a common factual trap.
Why important for UPSC? Measles is a key vaccine-preventable disease frequently referenced in Science & Technology and Health sections.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2019, 2021 on vaccine-preventable diseases and the Universal Immunization Programme. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Hori Habba, recently in the news, is a traditional bull-taming festival primarily practiced in which Indian state?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Hori Habba is an ancient bull-taming festival native to Karnataka, primarily practiced in rural areas of Shivamogga, Haveri, Davangere, and Uttara Kannada districts.It is played on the lines of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and Kambala in Dakshina Kannada.
The festival is held during the harvest season, typically after Diwali and extending up to Sankranti.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the state associated with a regional festival—a common format in UPSC Culture section.
Why important for UPSC? Regional festivals and their cultural significance are frequently tested in History and Culture.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 on regional festivals like Jallikattu, Kambala, and similar cultural practices.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Hori Habba is an ancient bull-taming festival native to Karnataka, primarily practiced in rural areas of Shivamogga, Haveri, Davangere, and Uttara Kannada districts.It is played on the lines of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and Kambala in Dakshina Kannada.
The festival is held during the harvest season, typically after Diwali and extending up to Sankranti.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the state associated with a regional festival—a common format in UPSC Culture section.
Why important for UPSC? Regional festivals and their cultural significance are frequently tested in History and Culture.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 on regional festivals like Jallikattu, Kambala, and similar cultural practices. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Senna spectabilis, recently in the news, is primarily known in India as:
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Senna spectabilis is native to South and Central America but is classified as a major invasive species in India.It poses a significant threat to forest ecosystems due to its aggressive growth rate, dense canopy that inhibits sunlight, and allelopathic properties that alter soil chemistry, suppressing native flora.
This leads to food scarcity for herbivores and increased man-animal conflict.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the ecological status of an invasive species frequently mentioned in environment news.
Why important for UPSC? Invasive species and their ecological impact are recurring themes in Environment and Ecology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 on invasive species like Lantana camara, Prosopis juliflora, and Senna spectabilis.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Senna spectabilis is native to South and Central America but is classified as a major invasive species in India.It poses a significant threat to forest ecosystems due to its aggressive growth rate, dense canopy that inhibits sunlight, and allelopathic properties that alter soil chemistry, suppressing native flora.
This leads to food scarcity for herbivores and increased man-animal conflict.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the ecological status of an invasive species frequently mentioned in environment news.
Why important for UPSC? Invasive species and their ecological impact are recurring themes in Environment and Ecology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 on invasive species like Lantana camara, Prosopis juliflora, and Senna spectabilis.
- Current Affairs Quiz, IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz, IAS UPSC Current Affairs Quiz, IAS UPSC Prelims Quiz, IASbaba's Current Affairs Prelims Quiz, IASbaba's Daily Quiz, IASbaba's UPSC Quiz, Prelims Current Affairs Quiz, UPSC Current Affairs Quiz, UPSC Current Affairs Quiz IASbaba, UPSC Daily Current Affair Quiz, UPSC IAS Daily Quiz
