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
Consider the following statements regarding the Māori people of New Zealand:
- Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand whose ancestors are believed to have arrived from Eastern Polynesia in large ocean-going canoes called Waka.
- Te Reo Māori is one of the official languages of New Zealand.
- The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) is regarded as New Zealand’s founding constitutional document.
- The traditional Haka is performed exclusively before warfare and has no ceremonial or cultural significance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa), whose ancestors reached the islands from Eastern Polynesia in large voyaging canoes known as Waka. Te Reo Māori enjoys the status of an official language, alongside English and New Zealand Sign Language. The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs, is regarded as New Zealand’s founding constitutional document.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because Haka is not confined to warfare; it is performed during ceremonies, welcomes, celebrations, funerals, sporting events and other occasions to express respect, unity and identity.
Why this question?
Tests indigenous culture through subtle distinctions in language and traditions.
Why important for UPSC?
World indigenous communities frequently appear in Geography and Culture questions.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Ainu, Sami, Inuit and Aboriginal Australians.
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Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa), whose ancestors reached the islands from Eastern Polynesia in large voyaging canoes known as Waka. Te Reo Māori enjoys the status of an official language, alongside English and New Zealand Sign Language. The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs, is regarded as New Zealand’s founding constitutional document.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because Haka is not confined to warfare; it is performed during ceremonies, welcomes, celebrations, funerals, sporting events and other occasions to express respect, unity and identity.
Why this question?
Tests indigenous culture through subtle distinctions in language and traditions.
Why important for UPSC?
World indigenous communities frequently appear in Geography and Culture questions.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Ainu, Sami, Inuit and Aboriginal Australians.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):
- CITES was adopted in Washington, D.C., in 1973 and entered into force in 1975.
- The CITES Secretariat is administered by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Species included in Appendix II are necessarily threatened with extinction and all commercial international trade in them is prohibited.
- CITES regulates international trade through permits and certificates issued by designated national authorities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. CITES was adopted in Washington, D.C. on 3 March 1973 and came into force on 1 July 1975. Its Secretariat is located in Geneva and is administered by UNEP. The Convention regulates international wildlife trade through import, export, re-export permits and certificates issued by designated Management Authorities based on scientific advice.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but whose trade requires regulation to prevent unsustainable exploitation. Commercial trade is generally prohibited only for most Appendix I
Why this question?
Differentiates CITES appendices using UPSC-style elimination.
Why important for UPSC?
International environmental conventions are recurring Prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Ramsar, CMS, CBD and CITES.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. CITES was adopted in Washington, D.C. on 3 March 1973 and came into force on 1 July 1975. Its Secretariat is located in Geneva and is administered by UNEP. The Convention regulates international wildlife trade through import, export, re-export permits and certificates issued by designated Management Authorities based on scientific advice.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but whose trade requires regulation to prevent unsustainable exploitation. Commercial trade is generally prohibited only for most Appendix I
Why this question?
Differentiates CITES appendices using UPSC-style elimination.
Why important for UPSC?
International environmental conventions are recurring Prelims topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Ramsar, CMS, CBD and CITES.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following correctly describes the proposed Eärendil-1 mission?
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Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. Eärendil-1, developed by the U.S.-based company Reflect Orbital, is the world’s first proposed space mirror demonstration mission. It aims to place an 18 m × 18 m Mylar reflective mirror in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 600–650 km to redirect sunlight onto selected areas after sunset.
Potential applications include emergency response, agriculture, night-time construction and extending solar power generation.
However, the concept has also raised concerns regarding light pollution, impacts on astronomy, wildlife and aviation safety. The remaining options describe unrelated space missions or technologies.
Why this question?
Tests emerging private space technologies and their applications.
Why important for UPSC?
Private space missions are increasingly featured in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Starlink, Artemis and private space missions.
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Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. Eärendil-1, developed by the U.S.-based company Reflect Orbital, is the world’s first proposed space mirror demonstration mission. It aims to place an 18 m × 18 m Mylar reflective mirror in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 600–650 km to redirect sunlight onto selected areas after sunset.
Potential applications include emergency response, agriculture, night-time construction and extending solar power generation.
However, the concept has also raised concerns regarding light pollution, impacts on astronomy, wildlife and aviation safety. The remaining options describe unrelated space missions or technologies.
Why this question?
Tests emerging private space technologies and their applications.
Why important for UPSC?
Private space missions are increasingly featured in Science & Technology.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Starlink, Artemis and private space missions.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Hyperkeratosis:
- It is characterised by abnormal thickening of the stratum corneum due to excessive keratin production.
- It is an infectious zoonotic disease commonly transmitted from animals to humans.
- Pressure-related hyperkeratosis may result from repeated friction or pressure.
- Hyperkeratosis may affect both humans and animals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Hyperkeratosis is a non-communicable condition involving abnormal thickening of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, due to excessive production of keratin. It may occur in both humans and animals and can affect the skin, nails, mouth, nose or footpads. Pressure-related hyperkeratosis, such as corns and calluses, develops because of repeated friction or pressure, whereas non-pressure forms may arise from genetic disorders, nutritional deficiencies or autoimmune diseases.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because hyperkeratosis is not an infectious or zoonotic disease and cannot be transmitted between animals and humans.
Why this question?
Tests disease classification by distinguishing infectious and non-infectious conditions.
Why important for UPSC?
UPSC increasingly links wildlife health with environmental conservation.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on zoonotic diseases and animal health.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. Hyperkeratosis is a non-communicable condition involving abnormal thickening of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, due to excessive production of keratin. It may occur in both humans and animals and can affect the skin, nails, mouth, nose or footpads. Pressure-related hyperkeratosis, such as corns and calluses, develops because of repeated friction or pressure, whereas non-pressure forms may arise from genetic disorders, nutritional deficiencies or autoimmune diseases.
- Statement 2 is incorrect because hyperkeratosis is not an infectious or zoonotic disease and cannot be transmitted between animals and humans.
Why this question?
Tests disease classification by distinguishing infectious and non-infectious conditions.
Why important for UPSC?
UPSC increasingly links wildlife health with environmental conservation.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on zoonotic diseases and animal health.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme:
- It was launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to strengthen the unorganised food processing sector.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in partnership with States and Union Territories.
- Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy, subject to a maximum limit of ₹10 lakh per unit.
- The scheme follows the One District One Product (ODOP) approach, which mandates that each district can promote only one agricultural crop notified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The PMFME Scheme, launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, seeks to formalise and enhance the competitiveness of 2 lakh unorganised micro food processing enterprises. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with States and Union Territories. Eligible beneficiaries receive a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy, capped at ₹10 lakh per unit, along with support for branding, marketing, entrepreneurship and capacity building.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the ODOP approach is not restricted to a single agricultural crop; districts may identify a food product, processed food, agricultural, horticultural, livestock or fisheries product based on local strengths and value chains.
Why this question?
Tests funding pattern, implementing ministry and the true scope of the ODOP approach.
Why important for UPSC?
Government schemes, subsidy patterns and value-chain development are recurring Economy topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on PMKSY, PM-KISAN, Operation Greens and other flagship schemes, where subtle distinctions in funding pattern, implementing ministry and scheme components are used as conceptual traps.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The PMFME Scheme, launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, seeks to formalise and enhance the competitiveness of 2 lakh unorganised micro food processing enterprises. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with States and Union Territories. Eligible beneficiaries receive a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy, capped at ₹10 lakh per unit, along with support for branding, marketing, entrepreneurship and capacity building.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the ODOP approach is not restricted to a single agricultural crop; districts may identify a food product, processed food, agricultural, horticultural, livestock or fisheries product based on local strengths and value chains.
Why this question?
Tests funding pattern, implementing ministry and the true scope of the ODOP approach.
Why important for UPSC?
Government schemes, subsidy patterns and value-chain development are recurring Economy topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on PMKSY, PM-KISAN, Operation Greens and other flagship schemes, where subtle distinctions in funding pattern, implementing ministry and scheme components are used as conceptual traps.
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