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 the Dibang River, consider the following statements:
- It originates in the high Himalayas near the India–Tibet border.
- It joins the Lohit and Siang rivers in Assam.
- Together, the Dibang, Lohit and Siang contribute to the Brahmaputra river system.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Dibang River originates in the high Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh near the India–Tibet region.
- It flows southward and eventually joins the Lohit and Siang rivers in Assam, contributing to the Brahmaputra river system.
UPSC frequently asks river-system questions by mixing tributaries belonging to different drainage systems, making basin identification an important elimination tool.
Why this question? Tests river-basin geography.
Why important for UPSC? Brahmaputra tributaries are repeatedly asked.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to tributary-matching questions in Geography.
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Q.1) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The Dibang River originates in the high Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh near the India–Tibet region.
- It flows southward and eventually joins the Lohit and Siang rivers in Assam, contributing to the Brahmaputra river system.
UPSC frequently asks river-system questions by mixing tributaries belonging to different drainage systems, making basin identification an important elimination tool.
Why this question? Tests river-basin geography.
Why important for UPSC? Brahmaputra tributaries are repeatedly asked.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to tributary-matching questions in Geography.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI):
- It was established in 2003 under the aegis of MeitY.
- It is a not-for-profit organization.
- Its primary objective is to ensure domestic internet traffic remains within India.
- It directly regulates social media content on Indian platforms.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- NIXI was established in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Its primary objective is to facilitate domestic internet traffic exchange within India, thereby reducing latency, bandwidth costs, and dependence on overseas routing.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because NIXI does not regulate social media content; such functions fall under different regulatory frameworks.
UPSC often asks questions where technical institutions are confused with regulatory authorities.
Why this question? Tests internet governance institutions.
Why important for UPSC? Digital sovereignty is increasingly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to ICANN and internet governance questions.
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Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- NIXI was established in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Its primary objective is to facilitate domestic internet traffic exchange within India, thereby reducing latency, bandwidth costs, and dependence on overseas routing.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because NIXI does not regulate social media content; such functions fall under different regulatory frameworks.
UPSC often asks questions where technical institutions are confused with regulatory authorities.
Why this question? Tests internet governance institutions.
Why important for UPSC? Digital sovereignty is increasingly relevant.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to ICANN and internet governance questions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. Spilomena malabarica, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, is best described as:
Correct
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Spilomena malabarica is a newly discovered species of predatory solitary wasp belonging to the family Crabronidae.
- Found in the Western Ghats of Kerala, it preys upon small insects and agricultural pests and contributes to natural biological pest control.
- Its discovery highlights the ecological richness and underexplored biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
UPSC frequently asks about newly discovered species, especially when they have agricultural or ecological significance.
Why this question? Tests species discovery and taxonomy.
Why important for UPSC? Biodiversity discoveries are recurring prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to newly discovered insect-species questions.
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Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Spilomena malabarica is a newly discovered species of predatory solitary wasp belonging to the family Crabronidae.
- Found in the Western Ghats of Kerala, it preys upon small insects and agricultural pests and contributes to natural biological pest control.
- Its discovery highlights the ecological richness and underexplored biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
UPSC frequently asks about newly discovered species, especially when they have agricultural or ecological significance.
Why this question? Tests species discovery and taxonomy.
Why important for UPSC? Biodiversity discoveries are recurring prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to newly discovered insect-species questions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Mimeusemia kali:
- It is a newly discovered species of Forester Moth.
- It belongs to the family Zygaenidae.
- It was discovered in the Kali Tiger Reserve of Karnataka.
- It is primarily a nocturnal moth species.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Mimeusemia kali is a newly discovered species of Forester Moth from the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.
- It belongs to the family Zygaenidae and was identified through detailed morphological and genetic studies.
- A key feature of forester moths is that many are active during the daytime, unlike numerous moth species that are nocturnal. Therefore, Statement 4 is incorrect.
UPSC often frames questions by exploiting common assumptions, such as all moths being nocturnal.
Why this question? Tests species characteristics beyond taxonomy.
Why important for UPSC? New species discoveries are highly examinable.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to butterfly and moth species questions.
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Mimeusemia kali is a newly discovered species of Forester Moth from the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.
- It belongs to the family Zygaenidae and was identified through detailed morphological and genetic studies.
- A key feature of forester moths is that many are active during the daytime, unlike numerous moth species that are nocturnal. Therefore, Statement 4 is incorrect.
UPSC often frames questions by exploiting common assumptions, such as all moths being nocturnal.
Why this question? Tests species characteristics beyond taxonomy.
Why important for UPSC? New species discoveries are highly examinable.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to butterfly and moth species questions.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Kali Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
- It was earlier known as Anshi–Dandeli Tiger Reserve.
- It derives its name from the Kali River.
- It lies within the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Kali Tiger Reserve is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka within the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
- It was formerly known as the Anshi–Dandeli Tiger Reserve and was renamed after the Kali River flowing through the region.
- The reserve is known for rich biodiversity, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, hornbills, king cobras, and numerous endemic species.
UPSC frequently asks protected-area questions by combining location, former names, river associations, and biodiversity significance. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests protected-area geography.
Why important for UPSC? Tiger reserves remain a perennial UPSC theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to tiger reserve location and fauna questions.
Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Kali Tiger Reserve is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka within the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
- It was formerly known as the Anshi–Dandeli Tiger Reserve and was renamed after the Kali River flowing through the region.
- The reserve is known for rich biodiversity, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, hornbills, king cobras, and numerous endemic species.
UPSC frequently asks protected-area questions by combining location, former names, river associations, and biodiversity significance. All four statements are correct.
Why this question? Tests protected-area geography.
Why important for UPSC? Tiger reserves remain a perennial UPSC theme.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to tiger reserve location and fauna questions.
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