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 Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0:
- It is released annually by the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education.
- PGI 2.0 replaced the earlier grading framework from the academic year 2021–22 by introducing 10 performance grades based on a score out of 1,000.
- It ranks States and Union Territories solely on learning outcomes to determine allocation of central assistance.
- It functions primarily as a diagnostic tool to encourage both competitive and cooperative federalism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 is an annual assessment framework released by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education. Introduced from 2021–22, it replaced the earlier grading framework with 10 performance grades based on a maximum score of 1,000. The index evaluates States and Union Territories across 73 indicators covering learning outcomes, access, infrastructure, equity, governance, and teacher education. It serves as a diagnostic tool, encouraging competitive and cooperative federalism, rather than functioning as a funding allocation mechanism.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because PGI neither relies solely on learning outcomes nor determines central financial assistance.
Why this question?
Tests distinction between performance assessment and funding mechanisms.Why important for UPSC?
Education governance indices are increasingly relevant after NEP 2020.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on SDG India Index, Health Index and Aspirational Districts Programme.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 is an annual assessment framework released by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education. Introduced from 2021–22, it replaced the earlier grading framework with 10 performance grades based on a maximum score of 1,000. The index evaluates States and Union Territories across 73 indicators covering learning outcomes, access, infrastructure, equity, governance, and teacher education. It serves as a diagnostic tool, encouraging competitive and cooperative federalism, rather than functioning as a funding allocation mechanism.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because PGI neither relies solely on learning outcomes nor determines central financial assistance.
Why this question?
Tests distinction between performance assessment and funding mechanisms.Why important for UPSC?
Education governance indices are increasingly relevant after NEP 2020.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on SDG India Index, Health Index and Aspirational Districts Programme. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), consider the following statements:
- It is the only regularly occurring small-sized vulture species found in India.
- It is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List and under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Diclofenac poisoning is recognised as one of the major causes of its population decline.
- It is an exclusively fish-eating scavenger inhabiting wetlands and estuaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is the only regularly occurring small-sized vulture in India. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and enjoys protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Like other Indian vultures, its decline has been driven by Diclofenac poisoning, habitat degradation, food scarcity, electrocution and intentional poisoning of carcasses. The species is also notable for its tool use, such as breaking ostrich eggs with stones.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because it inhabits open grasslands, scrublands, rocky cliffs and semi-arid landscapes, feeding mainly on carrion rather than being an exclusively fish-eating bird.
Why this question?
Combines ecology, behaviour and legal protection status.Why important for UPSC?
Vulture conservation remains a recurring Environment topic.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Great Indian Bustard, Dugong and Indian Vultures.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) is the only regularly occurring small-sized vulture in India. It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and enjoys protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Like other Indian vultures, its decline has been driven by Diclofenac poisoning, habitat degradation, food scarcity, electrocution and intentional poisoning of carcasses. The species is also notable for its tool use, such as breaking ostrich eggs with stones.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because it inhabits open grasslands, scrublands, rocky cliffs and semi-arid landscapes, feeding mainly on carrion rather than being an exclusively fish-eating bird.
Why this question?
Combines ecology, behaviour and legal protection status.Why important for UPSC?
Vulture conservation remains a recurring Environment topic.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Great Indian Bustard, Dugong and Indian Vultures. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following correctly describes the Guwahati Declaration?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation
- Option (b) is correct. The Guwahati Declaration was adopted during the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting under India’s BRICS Chairship (2026).
- It seeks to strengthen cooperation among BRICS members through real-time intelligence sharing, exchange of best practices, action against synthetic drugs, diversion of precursor chemicals, darknet-enabled narcotics trafficking and other forms of transnational organised crime.
- It also encourages the use of digital technologies and forensic tools in anti-drug investigations. The remaining options incorrectly attribute the declaration to other international groupings or unrelated themes.
UPSC frequently frames questions requiring identification of declarations with the correct multilateral forum.
Why this question?
Tests linkage between declarations and international groupings.Why important for UPSC?
BRICS has expanded beyond economic cooperation into security issues.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Delhi Declaration, Kigali Amendment and Glasgow Climate Pact.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation
- Option (b) is correct. The Guwahati Declaration was adopted during the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting under India’s BRICS Chairship (2026).
- It seeks to strengthen cooperation among BRICS members through real-time intelligence sharing, exchange of best practices, action against synthetic drugs, diversion of precursor chemicals, darknet-enabled narcotics trafficking and other forms of transnational organised crime.
- It also encourages the use of digital technologies and forensic tools in anti-drug investigations. The remaining options incorrectly attribute the declaration to other international groupings or unrelated themes.
UPSC frequently frames questions requiring identification of declarations with the correct multilateral forum.
Why this question?
Tests linkage between declarations and international groupings.Why important for UPSC?
BRICS has expanded beyond economic cooperation into security issues.PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Delhi Declaration, Kigali Amendment and Glasgow Climate Pact. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Norwegian Sea:
- It is a marginal sea forming a transition between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.
- It is bounded by Norway to the east and Iceland to the west.
- The warm Norwegian Current keeps much of the sea ice-free throughout the year.
- It lies directly south of the Baltic Sea.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Norwegian Sea is a marginal sea of the North Atlantic Ocean forming a transition towards the Arctic Ocean. It is bounded by Norway to the east and Iceland to the west, while connecting with the Greenland Sea to the northwest and the Barents Sea to the northeast. The warm Norwegian Current, an extension of the North Atlantic Drift, keeps much of the sea navigable throughout the year despite its high latitude.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the Baltic Sea lies southeast of the Scandinavian Peninsula and is not directly north of the Norwegian Sea.
Why this question?
Tests map-based geography and ocean currents simultaneously.Why important for UPSC?
Marginal seas and strategic maritime regions are recurring UPSC themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on the Barents Sea, Greenland Sea and Black Sea.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
- Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Norwegian Sea is a marginal sea of the North Atlantic Ocean forming a transition towards the Arctic Ocean. It is bounded by Norway to the east and Iceland to the west, while connecting with the Greenland Sea to the northwest and the Barents Sea to the northeast. The warm Norwegian Current, an extension of the North Atlantic Drift, keeps much of the sea navigable throughout the year despite its high latitude.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the Baltic Sea lies southeast of the Scandinavian Peninsula and is not directly north of the Norwegian Sea.
Why this question?
Tests map-based geography and ocean currents simultaneously.Why important for UPSC?
Marginal seas and strategic maritime regions are recurring UPSC themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on the Barents Sea, Greenland Sea and Black Sea. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI):
- TRAI was established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
- One of its statutory objectives is to ensure compliance with licence conditions by telecom service providers.
- TRAI has the power to adjudicate disputes between telecom service providers and consumers.
- Recommendations made by TRAI to the Central Government on matters such as spectrum management are binding on the Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established under the TRAI Act, 1997 as an independent statutory regulator to regulate telecommunications services, protect consumer interests and promote orderly sectoral growth. It is empowered to ensure compliance with licence conditions, monitor service quality, regulate tariffs and make recommendations on issues such as spectrum management and licensing.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because disputes involving telecom service providers, consumers or the Government are adjudicated by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), constituted through the 2000 amendment to the TRAI Act.
- Statement 4 is also incorrect because TRAI’s recommendations are generally advisory and not binding on the Central Government, although they carry significant persuasive value.
Why this question?
Tests the distinction between regulatory, advisory and adjudicatory functions in telecom governance.
Why important for UPSC?
Independent regulatory bodies and their powers are frequently examined in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing the powers of SEBI, CCI, TRAI, RBI and other statutory regulators through closely worded statements.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established under the TRAI Act, 1997 as an independent statutory regulator to regulate telecommunications services, protect consumer interests and promote orderly sectoral growth. It is empowered to ensure compliance with licence conditions, monitor service quality, regulate tariffs and make recommendations on issues such as spectrum management and licensing.
- Statement 3 is incorrect because disputes involving telecom service providers, consumers or the Government are adjudicated by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), constituted through the 2000 amendment to the TRAI Act.
- Statement 4 is also incorrect because TRAI’s recommendations are generally advisory and not binding on the Central Government, although they carry significant persuasive value.
Why this question?
Tests the distinction between regulatory, advisory and adjudicatory functions in telecom governance.
Why important for UPSC?
Independent regulatory bodies and their powers are frequently examined in Polity and Governance.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions distinguishing the powers of SEBI, CCI, TRAI, RBI and other statutory regulators through closely worded statements.
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