IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme:
ZED stands for Zero Defect, Zero Effect.
The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of MSME under the MSME Champions Scheme.
The scheme is applicable only to export-oriented MSMEs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme promotes Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing, encouraging enterprises to produce high-quality goods while minimizing environmental impact. It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises under the MSME Champions Scheme. The scheme supports adoption of quality management systems, energy efficiency, waste reduction and environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme is not limited to export-oriented MSMEs; it is open to manufacturing MSMEs across sectors, although certification improves export competitiveness. Women-owned MSMEs are eligible for 100% subsidy on certification costs, encouraging wider participation.
Why this question?
Tests ministry–scheme–objective linkage.
Why important for UPSC?
Important Industry–Environment integration topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar government scheme questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme promotes Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing, encouraging enterprises to produce high-quality goods while minimizing environmental impact. It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises under the MSME Champions Scheme. The scheme supports adoption of quality management systems, energy efficiency, waste reduction and environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. Statement 3 is incorrect because the scheme is not limited to export-oriented MSMEs; it is open to manufacturing MSMEs across sectors, although certification improves export competitiveness. Women-owned MSMEs are eligible for 100% subsidy on certification costs, encouraging wider participation.
Why this question?
Tests ministry–scheme–objective linkage.
Why important for UPSC?
Important Industry–Environment integration topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar government scheme questions. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding African Swine Fever (ASF):
It is caused by a virus.
It is a zoonotic disease capable of infecting humans.
India reported its first ASF outbreak in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) that affects domestic and wild pigs. It is not a zoonotic disease, meaning it does not infect humans, making Statement 2 incorrect. The disease can cause mortality approaching 100%, leading to severe economic losses for the pig farming sector. India detected ASF for the first time in 2020, with major outbreaks affecting the North-Eastern region. Recently, ICAR–NIHSAD developed India’s first indigenous live attenuated vaccine against ASF, strengthening livestock biosecurity.
Why this question?
Tests disease type and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Important One Health topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar animal disease questions.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) that affects domestic and wild pigs. It is not a zoonotic disease, meaning it does not infect humans, making Statement 2 incorrect. The disease can cause mortality approaching 100%, leading to severe economic losses for the pig farming sector. India detected ASF for the first time in 2020, with major outbreaks affecting the North-Eastern region. Recently, ICAR–NIHSAD developed India’s first indigenous live attenuated vaccine against ASF, strengthening livestock biosecurity.
Why this question?
Tests disease type and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Important One Health topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Nitrosamines:
They are chemical compounds containing an N–nitroso functional group.
They may form when amines react with nitrites under suitable conditions.
They are biological pathogens responsible for water-borne diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Nitrosamines are a class of chemical compounds characterized by the N–nitroso functional group. They may form when amines react with nitrites or other nitrosating agents, particularly under favourable chemical conditions. Several nitrosamines, including N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), are recognized as carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic contaminants and may occur in processed foods, drinking water and pharmaceutical products. Statement 3 is incorrect because nitrosamines are chemical contaminants, not biological pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. UPSC often tests the distinction between chemical pollutants and infectious agents.
Why this question?
Tests environmental chemistry concepts.
Why important for UPSC?
Emerging public health issue.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar pollutant-based prelims questions.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Nitrosamines are a class of chemical compounds characterized by the N–nitroso functional group. They may form when amines react with nitrites or other nitrosating agents, particularly under favourable chemical conditions. Several nitrosamines, including N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), are recognized as carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic contaminants and may occur in processed foods, drinking water and pharmaceutical products. Statement 3 is incorrect because nitrosamines are chemical contaminants, not biological pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. UPSC often tests the distinction between chemical pollutants and infectious agents.
Why this question?
Tests environmental chemistry concepts.
Why important for UPSC?
Emerging public health issue.
PYQ Pattern Link
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Leptospirosis:
It is a bacterial zoonotic disease.
Rodents are important reservoirs of infection.
Human-to-human transmission is the principal mode of spread.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, particularly Leptospira interrogans. Humans become infected when contaminated water or soil enters the body through cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes. Rodents are major reservoirs, although cattle, pigs and dogs may also carry the bacteria. Statement 3 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission is rare, not the principal mode of spread. Flooding and waterlogging significantly increase exposure to contaminated water, making the disease more common during monsoon seasons.
Why this question?
Tests disease ecology and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently linked with zoonotic diseases.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar disease-based elimination questionsIncorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira, particularly Leptospira interrogans. Humans become infected when contaminated water or soil enters the body through cuts, abrasions or mucous membranes. Rodents are major reservoirs, although cattle, pigs and dogs may also carry the bacteria. Statement 3 is incorrect because human-to-human transmission is rare, not the principal mode of spread. Flooding and waterlogging significantly increase exposure to contaminated water, making the disease more common during monsoon seasons.
Why this question?
Tests disease ecology and transmission.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently linked with zoonotic diseases.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar disease-based elimination questions -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Kazakhstan, consider the following statements:
Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country.
It shares a coastline with the Caspian Sea.
It borders both Russia and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country and the largest country in Central Asia. Although landlocked, it possesses a coastline along the Caspian Sea, which is an enclosed inland water body rather than an ocean. Kazakhstan shares international borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It also shares the Aral Sea with Uzbekistan. For India, Kazakhstan is strategically important due to cooperation in energy (particularly uranium), trade, defence, connectivity and multilateral forums such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Why this question?
Tests map-based geography and strategic affairs.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked Central Asia topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar geography–international relations integration questions.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country and the largest country in Central Asia. Although landlocked, it possesses a coastline along the Caspian Sea, which is an enclosed inland water body rather than an ocean. Kazakhstan shares international borders with Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It also shares the Aral Sea with Uzbekistan. For India, Kazakhstan is strategically important due to cooperation in energy (particularly uranium), trade, defence, connectivity and multilateral forums such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
Why this question?
Tests map-based geography and strategic affairs.
Why important for UPSC?
Frequently asked Central Asia topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
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