IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), consider the following statements:
- It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment, established in 2012 following the Rio+20 Conference.
- Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, at the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- It has universal membership of all 193 UN Member States and sets the global environmental agenda.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. UNEA was established in 2012 as an outcome of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Brazil. It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The headquarters of UNEA is located at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, not Geneva.
- Statement 3 is correct. UNEA has universal membership of all 193 UN Member States and sets the global environmental agenda with policy guidance.
Why this question? Tests the establishment year, headquarters location, and membership of UNEA—key factual points.
Why important for UPSC? UNEA is a significant UN body under environment governance, frequently referenced in International Organizations.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 on UNEP, Rio+20, and environmental governance bodies.Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. UNEA was established in 2012 as an outcome of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Brazil. It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. The headquarters of UNEA is located at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, not Geneva.
- Statement 3 is correct. UNEA has universal membership of all 193 UN Member States and sets the global environmental agenda with policy guidance.
Why this question? Tests the establishment year, headquarters location, and membership of UNEA—key factual points.
Why important for UPSC? UNEA is a significant UN body under environment governance, frequently referenced in International Organizations.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 on UNEP, Rio+20, and environmental governance bodies. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) With reference to the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- It was established in 1957 and recently transitioned from a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) in 2024.
- Its headquarters is located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and its motto is ‘Successful Voyages, Sustainable Planet.’
- India has been a member of this organization since its establishment in 1957.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. IALA was established in 1957 as an NGO. It officially transitioned to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) in 2024 after a convention ratified by 34 member states.
- Statement 2 is correct. Its headquarters is located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and its motto is ‘Successful Voyages, Sustainable Planet’, reflecting its dual focus on maritime safety and environmental sustainability.
- Statement 3 is correct. India has been a member of IALA since 1957, the year of its establishment, demonstrating its long-standing engagement with global maritime navigation standards.
Why this question? Tests three key facts—establishment year with recent IGO transition, headquarters and motto, and India’s membership status.
Why important for UPSC? IALA’s recent transition to IGO status and India’s long-term membership are relevant for International Organizations and Maritime Security.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 on international organizations’ headquarters, status changes, and India’s membership.Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. IALA was established in 1957 as an NGO. It officially transitioned to an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) in 2024 after a convention ratified by 34 member states.
- Statement 2 is correct. Its headquarters is located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, and its motto is ‘Successful Voyages, Sustainable Planet’, reflecting its dual focus on maritime safety and environmental sustainability.
- Statement 3 is correct. India has been a member of IALA since 1957, the year of its establishment, demonstrating its long-standing engagement with global maritime navigation standards.
Why this question? Tests three key facts—establishment year with recent IGO transition, headquarters and motto, and India’s membership status.
Why important for UPSC? IALA’s recent transition to IGO status and India’s long-term membership are relevant for International Organizations and Maritime Security.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 on international organizations’ headquarters, status changes, and India’s membership. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) With reference to Large Language Models (LLMs), consider the following statements:
- They are based on a type of neural network called a transformer model, which excels at handling sequences of words and capturing patterns in text.
- They are trained exclusively on curated datasets to ensure high-quality output and avoid computational challenges.
- They serve as the foundational powerhouses behind generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. LLMs are based on machine learning, specifically a type of neural network called a transformer model, which excels at handling sequences of words and capturing contextual patterns in text.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. While some LLMs use curated datasets to improve learning quality, many are trained on data gathered from the Internet (thousands of millions of gigabytes). They are not trained exclusively on curated datasets.
- Statement 3 is correct. LLMs serve as the foundational powerhouses behind popular generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and Meta AI.
Why this question? Tests the technological foundation (transformer model), training data sources, and real-world applications of LLMs.
Why important for UPSC? AI and LLMs are increasingly relevant in Science & Technology, with applications across governance and economy.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2021, 2023 on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI.Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. LLMs are based on machine learning, specifically a type of neural network called a transformer model, which excels at handling sequences of words and capturing contextual patterns in text.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. While some LLMs use curated datasets to improve learning quality, many are trained on data gathered from the Internet (thousands of millions of gigabytes). They are not trained exclusively on curated datasets.
- Statement 3 is correct. LLMs serve as the foundational powerhouses behind popular generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and Meta AI.
Why this question? Tests the technological foundation (transformer model), training data sources, and real-world applications of LLMs.
Why important for UPSC? AI and LLMs are increasingly relevant in Science & Technology, with applications across governance and economy.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2020, 2021, 2023 on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) With reference to Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission, consider the following statements:
- It was launched using the PSLV-C57 rocket and is placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
- It is ISRO’s first astronomy observatory-class mission, launched before AstroSat.
- The spacecraft carries seven scientific payloads, including the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Aditya-L1 was launched in September 2023 using the PSLV-C57 rocket and is placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, allowing continuous viewing of the Sun without occultation.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Aditya-L1 is ISRO’s second astronomy observatory-class mission; the first was AstroSat (2015).
- Statement 3 is correct. The spacecraft carries seven scientific payloads, including the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), among others.
Why this question? Tests the launch vehicle, orbital placement (L1 halo orbit), mission chronology, and payload count—key factual areas.
Why important for UPSC? Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated solar mission and is frequently referenced in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 on ISRO missions, Lagrangian points, and scientific payloads.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. Aditya-L1 was launched in September 2023 using the PSLV-C57 rocket and is placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, allowing continuous viewing of the Sun without occultation.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. Aditya-L1 is ISRO’s second astronomy observatory-class mission; the first was AstroSat (2015).
- Statement 3 is correct. The spacecraft carries seven scientific payloads, including the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), among others.
Why this question? Tests the launch vehicle, orbital placement (L1 halo orbit), mission chronology, and payload count—key factual areas.
Why important for UPSC? Aditya-L1 is India’s first dedicated solar mission and is frequently referenced in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 on ISRO missions, Lagrangian points, and scientific payloads. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) The SAMPANN Portal, recently in the news, is an initiative of which Ministry of the Government of India?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) Portal is an initiative of the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
- It is a Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS) launched in 2018 to streamline pension processing, sanctioning, and direct credit into pensioners’ bank accounts.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the nodal ministry of a government portal—a common factual area in Prelims.
Why important for UPSC? Government portals and their administrative ministries are frequently tested under Governance and Government Schemes.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 on government portals and their nodal ministries.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) Portal is an initiative of the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
- It is a Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS) launched in 2018 to streamline pension processing, sanctioning, and direct credit into pensioners’ bank accounts.
Why this question? Direct one-liner testing the nodal ministry of a government portal—a common factual area in Prelims.
Why important for UPSC? Government portals and their administrative ministries are frequently tested under Governance and Government Schemes.
PYQ Pattern Link Similar to UPSC PYQ 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 on government portals and their nodal ministries.
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