IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) The World Press Freedom Index, which ranked India at 157th position out of 180 countries in 2026, is published annually by which organization?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The World Press Freedom Index is published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF; French: Reporters sans frontières), an international non-governmental organization based in Paris.According to the RSF report released on April 30, 2026, India slipped six places from 151st in 2025 to 157th rank in 2026.
The Index evaluates 180 countries across five indicators: legal, economic, security, political, and social environment for journalism.
For the first time in the Index’s 25-year history, more than half the world’s countries fall into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories for press freedom.
Norway retained the top spot for the 10th consecutive year.
- Option (b) Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index.
- Option (c) IFJ is a trade union federation.
- Option (d) UNESCO publishes reports on education, science, and culture, not the Press Freedom Index.
Why this question?
Tests the knowledge of the organization behind the World Press Freedom Index – a direct static fact frequently asked in UPSC Prelims.Why important for UPSC?
Global indices and the organizations releasing them are frequently tested in Prelims under International Relations, Polity, and Current Affairs.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to Prelims questions on Transparency International (Corruption Perceptions Index), UNDP (HDI), World Economic Forum (Global Competitiveness Index), WHO and UNICEF (state of the world’s children report), or World Bank (Ease of Doing Business Index). The question follows the same pattern of asking “which organization releases which index.”Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
The World Press Freedom Index is published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF; French: Reporters sans frontières), an international non-governmental organization based in Paris.According to the RSF report released on April 30, 2026, India slipped six places from 151st in 2025 to 157th rank in 2026.
The Index evaluates 180 countries across five indicators: legal, economic, security, political, and social environment for journalism.
For the first time in the Index’s 25-year history, more than half the world’s countries fall into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories for press freedom.
Norway retained the top spot for the 10th consecutive year.
- Option (b) Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index.
- Option (c) IFJ is a trade union federation.
- Option (d) UNESCO publishes reports on education, science, and culture, not the Press Freedom Index.
Why this question?
Tests the knowledge of the organization behind the World Press Freedom Index – a direct static fact frequently asked in UPSC Prelims.Why important for UPSC?
Global indices and the organizations releasing them are frequently tested in Prelims under International Relations, Polity, and Current Affairs.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to Prelims questions on Transparency International (Corruption Perceptions Index), UNDP (HDI), World Economic Forum (Global Competitiveness Index), WHO and UNICEF (state of the world’s children report), or World Bank (Ease of Doing Business Index). The question follows the same pattern of asking “which organization releases which index.” -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) International Labour Day (May Day) is celebrated on May 1 every year to commemorate which historical event?
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
International Labour Day (May Day) commemorates the Haymarket affair of May 4, 1886, in Chicago, USA. On May 1, 1886, a general strike was called demanding an eight-hour workday.On May 4, a peaceful rally at Haymarket Square turned violent when a bomb was thrown at police.
In 1889, the Second International declared May 1 as International Workers’ Day in honour of the Haymarket martyrs.
- Option (a) – ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
- Option (c) – Factories Act, 1948 is an Indian law.
- Option (d) is incorrect. UPSC tests this historical origin.
Why this question?
Tests the historical event behind May Day – a static fact for Modern History and Social Justice.Why important for UPSC?
Labour Day and labour movement history appear in Modern History and Economy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020).Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
International Labour Day (May Day) commemorates the Haymarket affair of May 4, 1886, in Chicago, USA. On May 1, 1886, a general strike was called demanding an eight-hour workday.On May 4, a peaceful rally at Haymarket Square turned violent when a bomb was thrown at police.
In 1889, the Second International declared May 1 as International Workers’ Day in honour of the Haymarket martyrs.
- Option (a) – ILO was founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles.
- Option (c) – Factories Act, 1948 is an Indian law.
- Option (d) is incorrect. UPSC tests this historical origin.
Why this question?
Tests the historical event behind May Day – a static fact for Modern History and Social Justice.Why important for UPSC?
Labour Day and labour movement history appear in Modern History and Economy (Prelims 2015, 2018, 2020). -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) which completed 10 years on April 11, 2026:
- As of FY 2025-26, UPI processes 24,162 crore annual transactions with a value of ₹314 lakh crore.
- UPI captures nearly 49% of global real-time payment transactions as recognised by the IMF.
- UPI is accepted in only 6 countries outside India till date.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
UPI was launched by NPCI on April 11, 2016.- Statement 1 is correct: FY 2025-26 volume: 24,162 crore; value: ₹314 lakh crore.
- Statement 2 is correct: IMF recognises UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system, capturing 49% of global real-time payment volume.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: UPI is accepted in 8 countries (UAE, Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar). UPSC tests this 8-country fact.
Why this question?
Tests the international acceptance of UPI (8 countries) – a common factual trap (students may guess 3-4).Why important for UPSC?
Digital payments and UPI appear in Economy and Science & Tech (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026).Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
UPI was launched by NPCI on April 11, 2016.- Statement 1 is correct: FY 2025-26 volume: 24,162 crore; value: ₹314 lakh crore.
- Statement 2 is correct: IMF recognises UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system, capturing 49% of global real-time payment volume.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: UPI is accepted in 8 countries (UAE, Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar). UPSC tests this 8-country fact.
Why this question?
Tests the international acceptance of UPI (8 countries) – a common factual trap (students may guess 3-4).Why important for UPSC?
Digital payments and UPI appear in Economy and Science & Tech (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026). -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025 and the Online Gaming Rules, 2026:
- The Online Gaming Authority of India is an attached office of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), chaired by an Additional Secretary, MeitY.
- The Authority must determine whether a game is an ‘online money game’ (prohibited) or a permissible category within 90 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Online Gaming Authority of India is attached to MeitY, chaired by Additional Secretary, MeitY.
- Statement 2 is correct: Determination of game type must be completed within 90 days.
Certificate of Registration for esports and online social games is valid for 10 years, not 5 years. The Appellate Authority is the Secretary of MeitY, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The grievance redressal is two-tier: (1) internal grievance system of service provider; (2) appeal to Authority within 30 days; (3) second appeal to Secretary, MeitY. UPSC tests this 10-year validity and MeitY appellate authority.
Why this question?
Tests the composition and validity period of the online gaming regulatory framework – a high-level factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Digital regulation and consumer protection appear in Polity and Governance (Prelims 2026 trend).Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Online Gaming Authority of India is attached to MeitY, chaired by Additional Secretary, MeitY.
- Statement 2 is correct: Determination of game type must be completed within 90 days.
Certificate of Registration for esports and online social games is valid for 10 years, not 5 years. The Appellate Authority is the Secretary of MeitY, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The grievance redressal is two-tier: (1) internal grievance system of service provider; (2) appeal to Authority within 30 days; (3) second appeal to Secretary, MeitY. UPSC tests this 10-year validity and MeitY appellate authority.
Why this question?
Tests the composition and validity period of the online gaming regulatory framework – a high-level factual trap.Why important for UPSC?
Digital regulation and consumer protection appear in Polity and Governance (Prelims 2026 trend). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the ethical teachings of Gautama Buddha and their relevance:
- The Four Noble Truths explain that desire (Tanha) is the root cause of suffering, and by eliminating desire, suffering can be overcome.
- The Eightfold Path includes Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.
- Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War and propagated Buddhist principles through inscriptions.
- The Five Moral Precepts for lay followers include non-violence, non-stealing, truthfulness, abstinence from intoxicants, and refraining from adultery.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
All four statements are correct.- Statement 1: The Four Noble Truths – Dukkha (suffering), Tanha (desire) as cause, Nirodha (cessation), Magga (path).
- Statement 2: The Eightfold Path (three divisions: wisdom, ethical conduct, mental discipline).
- Statement 3: Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE) and propagated Buddhism through edicts, stupas (Sanchi, Sarnath). The lion capital of Sarnath is India’s national emblem.
- Statement 4: The Five Precepts (Pancha Sila) are the basic ethical code for lay followers. UPSC tests this comprehensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy.
Why this question?
Tests the complete framework of Buddhist ethical teachings – a high-level Art & Culture and Ethics question.Why important for UPSC?
Buddhist philosophy appears in Art & Culture and Ethics (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023).Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
All four statements are correct.- Statement 1: The Four Noble Truths – Dukkha (suffering), Tanha (desire) as cause, Nirodha (cessation), Magga (path).
- Statement 2: The Eightfold Path (three divisions: wisdom, ethical conduct, mental discipline).
- Statement 3: Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE) and propagated Buddhism through edicts, stupas (Sanchi, Sarnath). The lion capital of Sarnath is India’s national emblem.
- Statement 4: The Five Precepts (Pancha Sila) are the basic ethical code for lay followers. UPSC tests this comprehensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy.
Why this question?
Tests the complete framework of Buddhist ethical teachings – a high-level Art & Culture and Ethics question.Why important for UPSC?
Buddhist philosophy appears in Art & Culture and Ethics (Prelims 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023).
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