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
Q1. With reference to India’s Nuclear Doctrine, consider the following statements:
- No First Use (NFU) remains a central pillar of the doctrine.
- Credible Minimum Deterrence forms a core principle.
- India officially follows a policy of tactical nuclear warfighting.
- The doctrine emphasizes maintenance of a Nuclear Triad.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- India’s nuclear doctrine is based on No First Use and Credible Minimum Deterrence.
- It also emphasizes a Nuclear Triad consisting of land-based missiles, aircraft-delivered weapons, and sea-based nuclear deterrence through SSBNs.
- India does not officially follow a tactical nuclear warfighting doctrine. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect.
UPSC frequently combines static concepts such as nuclear doctrine with current affairs related to SIPRI reports and strategic deterrence.
Why this question? Tests nuclear doctrine fundamentals.
Why important for UPSC? Strategic security remains highly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to nuclear doctrine and deterrence questions.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- India’s nuclear doctrine is based on No First Use and Credible Minimum Deterrence.
- It also emphasizes a Nuclear Triad consisting of land-based missiles, aircraft-delivered weapons, and sea-based nuclear deterrence through SSBNs.
- India does not officially follow a tactical nuclear warfighting doctrine. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect.
UPSC frequently combines static concepts such as nuclear doctrine with current affairs related to SIPRI reports and strategic deterrence.
Why this question? Tests nuclear doctrine fundamentals.
Why important for UPSC? Strategic security remains highly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to nuclear doctrine and deterrence questions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Which one of the following statements regarding the Zojila Tunnel is correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Zojila Tunnel is being constructed beneath Zoji La Pass on National Highway-1 connecting Baltal (Sonamarg) in Kashmir with Minamarg in Ladakh. It is expected to become India’s longest road tunnel. Options (a), (b), and (d) confuse it with other Himalayan connectivity projects. UPSC frequently frames map-based questions on mountain passes and strategic infrastructure.
Why this question? Tests Himalayan infrastructure geography.
Why important for UPSC? Important strategic connectivity project.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Himalayan passes questions.
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Q.2) Solution (c)
Explanation:
The Zojila Tunnel is being constructed beneath Zoji La Pass on National Highway-1 connecting Baltal (Sonamarg) in Kashmir with Minamarg in Ladakh. It is expected to become India’s longest road tunnel. Options (a), (b), and (d) confuse it with other Himalayan connectivity projects. UPSC frequently frames map-based questions on mountain passes and strategic infrastructure.
Why this question? Tests Himalayan infrastructure geography.
Why important for UPSC? Important strategic connectivity project.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Himalayan passes questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
- It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It is a constitutional body.
- It regulates food imports into India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and regulates food manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, import, and safety standards.
- It is not a constitutional body.
UPSC frequently asks distinctions between constitutional, statutory, and regulatory institutions.
Why this question? Tests statutory bodies.
Why important for UPSC? FSSAI is repeatedly in current affairs.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to regulatory authority questions.
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and regulates food manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, import, and safety standards.
- It is not a constitutional body.
UPSC frequently asks distinctions between constitutional, statutory, and regulatory institutions.
Why this question? Tests statutory bodies.
Why important for UPSC? FSSAI is repeatedly in current affairs.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to regulatory authority questions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*):
- It is the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
- It lies approximately 26,000 light-years from Earth.
- Its mass is estimated to be about four million times that of the Sun.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Sagittarius A* is the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
- It lies about 26,000 light-years away and has a mass approximately four million times that of the Sun.
- It was first imaged by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration in 2022. All statements are correct.
UPSC increasingly focuses on astronomy and recent space discoveries.
Why this question? Tests astronomy current affairs.
Why important for UPSC? Space science is a growing UPSC area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to black hole and telescope questions.
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Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Sagittarius A* is the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
- It lies about 26,000 light-years away and has a mass approximately four million times that of the Sun.
- It was first imaged by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration in 2022. All statements are correct.
UPSC increasingly focuses on astronomy and recent space discoveries.
Why this question? Tests astronomy current affairs.
Why important for UPSC? Space science is a growing UPSC area.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to black hole and telescope questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. Eechathalakenda incognita, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, is best described as:
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Eechathalakenda incognita is a newly described freshwater fish belonging to the family Aplocheilidae (killifishes).
- It was discovered in the Chalakudy River basin of Kerala in the Western Ghats.
- The species had been misidentified for more than a century before morphological and genetic analyses confirmed it as a distinct evolutionary lineage.
- The discovery highlights the exceptional endemism of the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
Why this question? Tests newly discovered endemic species.
Why important for UPSC? Biodiversity hotspot species are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to species-discovery and endemic fauna questions.
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Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Eechathalakenda incognita is a newly described freshwater fish belonging to the family Aplocheilidae (killifishes).
- It was discovered in the Chalakudy River basin of Kerala in the Western Ghats.
- The species had been misidentified for more than a century before morphological and genetic analyses confirmed it as a distinct evolutionary lineage.
- The discovery highlights the exceptional endemism of the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
Why this question? Tests newly discovered endemic species.
Why important for UPSC? Biodiversity hotspot species are recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to species-discovery and endemic fauna questions.
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