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. Consider the following pairs:
Government Initiative Primary Objective 1. Green India Mission Increase forest and tree cover 2. REWARD Programme Climate-resilient watershed management 3. PMKSY – Watershed Development Component Soil and water conservation 4. National Afforestation Programme Coastal erosion management How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Green India Mission aims to increase forest and tree cover while improving ecosystem services.
- The REWARD Programme promotes climate-resilient watershed management in rainfed regions.
- PMKSY’s Watershed Development Component focuses on soil and water conservation.
- However, the National Afforestation Programme is intended for ecological restoration of degraded forests and lands, not specifically for coastal erosion management. Therefore Pair 4 is incorrect.
UPSC frequently asks matching-type questions where one pair appears plausible but contains a subtle mismatch in objectives.
Why this question? Tests environmental schemes through objective matching.
Why important for UPSC? Government initiatives are a perennial prelims theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to National Mission and programme matching questions.
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Q.1) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Green India Mission aims to increase forest and tree cover while improving ecosystem services.
- The REWARD Programme promotes climate-resilient watershed management in rainfed regions.
- PMKSY’s Watershed Development Component focuses on soil and water conservation.
- However, the National Afforestation Programme is intended for ecological restoration of degraded forests and lands, not specifically for coastal erosion management. Therefore Pair 4 is incorrect.
UPSC frequently asks matching-type questions where one pair appears plausible but contains a subtle mismatch in objectives.
Why this question? Tests environmental schemes through objective matching.
Why important for UPSC? Government initiatives are a perennial prelims theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to National Mission and programme matching questions.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Mombasa Declaration 2025:
- It was adopted during the Global South Blue Economy Summit held in Kenya.
- It emphasizes sustainable utilization of ocean resources while protecting marine ecosystems.
- It primarily focuses on regulating deep-sea mining activities in the Arctic Ocean.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Mombasa Declaration was adopted during the Global South Blue Economy Summit 2025 held in Mombasa, Kenya.
- It aims to promote sustainable blue economy development, marine conservation, climate resilience, blue finance, and technology cooperation among developing countries.
- The declaration focuses on balancing economic growth from marine resources with environmental sustainability and strengthening Global South collaboration.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the declaration is not centered on Arctic deep-sea mining; its emphasis is broader and relates primarily to sustainable ocean governance, marine biodiversity protection, and coastal resilience.
UPSC frequently frames such questions by inserting geographically unrelated themes to test conceptual clarity.
Why this question? Tests Blue Economy concepts through an international declaration.
Why important for UPSC? Ocean governance and maritime cooperation are emerging themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to SAGAR, Indo-Pacific, and Blue Economy questions.
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Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Mombasa Declaration was adopted during the Global South Blue Economy Summit 2025 held in Mombasa, Kenya.
- It aims to promote sustainable blue economy development, marine conservation, climate resilience, blue finance, and technology cooperation among developing countries.
- The declaration focuses on balancing economic growth from marine resources with environmental sustainability and strengthening Global South collaboration.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the declaration is not centered on Arctic deep-sea mining; its emphasis is broader and relates primarily to sustainable ocean governance, marine biodiversity protection, and coastal resilience.
UPSC frequently frames such questions by inserting geographically unrelated themes to test conceptual clarity.
Why this question? Tests Blue Economy concepts through an international declaration.
Why important for UPSC? Ocean governance and maritime cooperation are emerging themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to SAGAR, Indo-Pacific, and Blue Economy questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Kashmir Saffron:
- It is obtained from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus.
- Pampore in Jammu & Kashmir is popularly known as the “Saffron Town of India”.
- Kashmir Saffron received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2020.
- Its distinctive quality is attributed to higher concentrations of crocin, safranal, and picrocrocin.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Kashmir Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus and is cultivated primarily in Pampore, often called the “Saffron Town of India.”
- It received a GI Tag in 2020, enhancing authenticity and export potential.
- The superior quality of Kashmir Saffron is attributed to higher concentrations of crocin (colour), safranal (aroma), and picrocrocin (flavour), along with longer and thicker stigmas.
UPSC often frames questions around GI-tagged products by linking geography, agriculture, and unique product characteristics. Since all four statements are factually correct, option (d) is the correct answer.
Why this question? Tests GI tags with agricultural geography.
Why important for UPSC? GI products are frequent prelims themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Darjeeling Tea and Basmati Rice questions.
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Q.3) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Kashmir Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus and is cultivated primarily in Pampore, often called the “Saffron Town of India.”
- It received a GI Tag in 2020, enhancing authenticity and export potential.
- The superior quality of Kashmir Saffron is attributed to higher concentrations of crocin (colour), safranal (aroma), and picrocrocin (flavour), along with longer and thicker stigmas.
UPSC often frames questions around GI-tagged products by linking geography, agriculture, and unique product characteristics. Since all four statements are factually correct, option (d) is the correct answer.
Why this question? Tests GI tags with agricultural geography.
Why important for UPSC? GI products are frequent prelims themes.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Darjeeling Tea and Basmati Rice questions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought:
- It is observed annually on 17 June.
- It commemorates the adoption of the UNCCD in 1994.
- It was established by the United Nations General Assembly.
- The 2026 theme was “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities.”
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June.
- It was established by the UN General Assembly to mark the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on 17 June 1994.
- The 2026 theme, “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities,” highlighted the economic, environmental, and social benefits of ecosystem restoration.
UPSC often asks questions on international observance days by linking them with conventions, institutions, and themes. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests environment conventions and observance days.
Why important for UPSC? UN conventions frequently appear in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to World Wetlands Day and Earth Day questions.
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Q.4) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June.
- It was established by the UN General Assembly to mark the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on 17 June 1994.
- The 2026 theme, “Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities,” highlighted the economic, environmental, and social benefits of ecosystem restoration.
UPSC often asks questions on international observance days by linking them with conventions, institutions, and themes. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests environment conventions and observance days.
Why important for UPSC? UN conventions frequently appear in prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to World Wetlands Day and Earth Day questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Kishau Dam Project:
- It is proposed on the Tons river (a major tributary of river Yamuna).
- It is located on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Kishau Dam is a multipurpose storage project proposed on the Tons river (a major tributary of river Yamuna) along the Himachal Pradesh–Uttarakhand border.
- It is being developed under the framework of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB).
- The project aims to generate 660 MW of hydropower while also enhancing irrigation, drinking water supply, flood moderation, and water storage in the Yamuna basin.
UPSC often asks river-valley project questions by combining geography, infrastructure, and inter-state water governance. All statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests river-valley project geography.
Why important for UPSC? Hydropower projects are recurring current affairs.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Polavaram and Tehri project questions.
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Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Kishau Dam is a multipurpose storage project proposed on the Tons river (a major tributary of river Yamuna) along the Himachal Pradesh–Uttarakhand border.
- It is being developed under the framework of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB).
- The project aims to generate 660 MW of hydropower while also enhancing irrigation, drinking water supply, flood moderation, and water storage in the Yamuna basin.
UPSC often asks river-valley project questions by combining geography, infrastructure, and inter-state water governance. All statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests river-valley project geography.
Why important for UPSC? Hydropower projects are recurring current affairs.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to Polavaram and Tehri project questions.
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