IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q1. With reference to the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge, consider the following statements:
- It was co-created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Citi Foundation for the Asia-Pacific region.
- In India, it is implemented with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog as the national partner.
- Its core objective is to promote venture capital financing for technology startups rather than Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The 2026 edition included themes relating to Circular Economy and Sustainable Food Systems.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and Citi Foundation for the Asia-Pacific region and was launched in India in 2019 with AIM, NITI Aayog as the national partner.
- Statement 4 is also correct because the 2026 challenge explicitly included Circular Economy Innovations and Sustainable Food Systems & Water Conservation among its themes.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the initiative’s core objective is to promote youth leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals rather than functioning primarily as a venture-capital programme.
UPSC often inserts a commercially attractive objective to replace the actual developmental objective, making elimination difficult.
Why this question? Tests distinction between innovation ecosystem and financing ecosystem.
Why important for UPSC? Links SDGs, UN agencies, NITI Aayog and entrepreneurship.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on AIM, Mission LiFE and UN initiatives.
Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and Citi Foundation for the Asia-Pacific region and was launched in India in 2019 with AIM, NITI Aayog as the national partner.
- Statement 4 is also correct because the 2026 challenge explicitly included Circular Economy Innovations and Sustainable Food Systems & Water Conservation among its themes.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the initiative’s core objective is to promote youth leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals rather than functioning primarily as a venture-capital programme.
UPSC often inserts a commercially attractive objective to replace the actual developmental objective, making elimination difficult.
Why this question? Tests distinction between innovation ecosystem and financing ecosystem.
Why important for UPSC? Links SDGs, UN agencies, NITI Aayog and entrepreneurship.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on AIM, Mission LiFE and UN initiatives.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q2. Which one of the following best explains the significance of the BHARATI Programme launched by APEDA?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
BHARATI is APEDA’s flagship acceleration programme designed to build an innovation-driven agri-food export ecosystem. It focuses on export readiness, branding, packaging, market access, regulatory compliance and investor connect for startups. It neither provides direct export subsidies (Option a), nor replaces the Agricultural Export Policy (Option c), nor is it an MSP procurement programme (Option d).
- UPSC frequently frames statutory bodies’ initiatives by inserting functions belonging to other schemes.
- Aspirants should distinguish export promotion through capacity building from fiscal incentives or procurement mechanisms.
- The programme also reflects India’s emphasis on value addition, traceability and compliance in agricultural exports.
Why this question? Confuses export promotion with subsidy and procurement mechanisms.
Why important for UPSC? APEDA is repeatedly linked with agricultural exports and trade.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on APEDA, MPEDA and export institutions.
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation
BHARATI is APEDA’s flagship acceleration programme designed to build an innovation-driven agri-food export ecosystem. It focuses on export readiness, branding, packaging, market access, regulatory compliance and investor connect for startups. It neither provides direct export subsidies (Option a), nor replaces the Agricultural Export Policy (Option c), nor is it an MSP procurement programme (Option d).
- UPSC frequently frames statutory bodies’ initiatives by inserting functions belonging to other schemes.
- Aspirants should distinguish export promotion through capacity building from fiscal incentives or procurement mechanisms.
- The programme also reflects India’s emphasis on value addition, traceability and compliance in agricultural exports.
Why this question? Confuses export promotion with subsidy and procurement mechanisms.
Why important for UPSC? APEDA is repeatedly linked with agricultural exports and trade.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on APEDA, MPEDA and export institutions.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q3. The proposed Index of Services Production (ISP) is primarily intended to:
Correct
Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation
The Index of Services Production (ISP) is conceived as a high-frequency monthly indicator measuring the real output (volume) of India’s services sector. Developed by the National Statistical Office under MoSPI with base year 2024–25, it complements the Index of Industrial Production by filling the statistical gap for services. It is neither an inflation index (Option c), nor an employment indicator (Option d), nor a GDP estimation methodology (Option a).
- UPSC often tests whether candidates can distinguish output indices from price indices, employment indicators and national income estimates. Such distinctions are fundamental for interpreting macroeconomic data releases correctly.
Why this question? Distinguishes output indicators from price and employment indices.
Why important for UPSC? Economic indicators are frequent prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on IIP, WPI, CPI and GVA.
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Q.3) Solution (b)
Explanation
The Index of Services Production (ISP) is conceived as a high-frequency monthly indicator measuring the real output (volume) of India’s services sector. Developed by the National Statistical Office under MoSPI with base year 2024–25, it complements the Index of Industrial Production by filling the statistical gap for services. It is neither an inflation index (Option c), nor an employment indicator (Option d), nor a GDP estimation methodology (Option a).
- UPSC often tests whether candidates can distinguish output indices from price indices, employment indicators and national income estimates. Such distinctions are fundamental for interpreting macroeconomic data releases correctly.
Why this question? Distinguishes output indicators from price and employment indices.
Why important for UPSC? Economic indicators are frequent prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on IIP, WPI, CPI and GVA.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q4. With reference to Thewa Art, consider the following statements:
- It originated in the Pratapgarh region of Rajasthan during the Mughal period.
- The craft involves engraving 23-carat gold sheets and fusing them onto coloured molten glass.
- It has been accorded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag and has also been identified under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
- The craft is traditionally practised by the Meenakari artisan community.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Thewa Art originated in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, around 400 years ago during the Mughal era. Its unique technique involves intricately engraving 23-carat gold sheets and permanently fusing them onto coloured molten glass, producing exquisite jewellery and decorative objects. The craft has received a GI Tag and is recognised under the ODOP initiative for Pratapgarh. Statement 4 is incorrect because the craft is traditionally practised by the Raj-Soni artisan community, not the Meenakari community.
- UPSC frequently replaces the correct artisan community or state of origin with another famous craft tradition, making elimination difficult. Candidates should distinguish between techniques like Thewa, Meenakari, Kundan and Bidriware.
Why this question? Tests confusion among traditional jewellery techniques and artisan communities.
Why important for UPSC? GI products and handicrafts are recurring culture questions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Bidriware, Channapatna Toys and Pochampally Ikat.
Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Thewa Art originated in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, around 400 years ago during the Mughal era. Its unique technique involves intricately engraving 23-carat gold sheets and permanently fusing them onto coloured molten glass, producing exquisite jewellery and decorative objects. The craft has received a GI Tag and is recognised under the ODOP initiative for Pratapgarh. Statement 4 is incorrect because the craft is traditionally practised by the Raj-Soni artisan community, not the Meenakari community.
- UPSC frequently replaces the correct artisan community or state of origin with another famous craft tradition, making elimination difficult. Candidates should distinguish between techniques like Thewa, Meenakari, Kundan and Bidriware.
Why this question? Tests confusion among traditional jewellery techniques and artisan communities.
Why important for UPSC? GI products and handicrafts are recurring culture questions.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Bidriware, Channapatna Toys and Pochampally Ikat.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q5. The Doctrine of Constructive Res Judicata primarily seeks to prevent:
Correct
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation
Constructive Res Judicata extends the doctrine of Res Judicata by deeming that a matter which might and ought to have been raised in an earlier proceeding cannot be raised later. It prevents piecemeal litigation, promotes judicial finality and discourages abuse of the judicial process. It is incorporated through Explanation IV to Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and is reinforced by Order II Rule 2, which discourages splitting claims arising from the same cause of action. Option (a) describes ordinary Res Judicata rather than its constructive form. Options (b) and (d) relate to different procedural principles altogether.
- UPSC often distinguishes between closely related judicial doctrines through subtle wording.
Why this question? Distinguishes actual adjudication from deemed adjudication.
Why important for UPSC? Judicial doctrines increasingly feature in recent prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Sub Judice, Res Judicata and judicial principles.
Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (c)
Explanation
Constructive Res Judicata extends the doctrine of Res Judicata by deeming that a matter which might and ought to have been raised in an earlier proceeding cannot be raised later. It prevents piecemeal litigation, promotes judicial finality and discourages abuse of the judicial process. It is incorporated through Explanation IV to Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and is reinforced by Order II Rule 2, which discourages splitting claims arising from the same cause of action. Option (a) describes ordinary Res Judicata rather than its constructive form. Options (b) and (d) relate to different procedural principles altogether.
- UPSC often distinguishes between closely related judicial doctrines through subtle wording.
Why this question? Distinguishes actual adjudication from deemed adjudication.
Why important for UPSC? Judicial doctrines increasingly feature in recent prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC questions on Sub Judice, Res Judicata and judicial principles.
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