IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Global Gender Gap Index 2026, consider the following statements:
It is released annually by the World Economic Forum since 2006.
It measures gender parity across four dimensions: Economic Participation, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.
India retained its 131st rank among 145 economies with 64.5% of its gender gap closed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Global Gender Gap Index is released annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2006 (statement 1). It measures gender parity across four dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment (statement 2). India retained its 131st position among 145 economies, with 64.5% of its gender gap closed (statement 3). Iceland ranked first for the 17th consecutive year with 93% parity, while Chad ranked last.
Why this question? Tests the basic features of a major global index in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Indian Society and global indices are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on global indices and India’s ranking have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Global Gender Gap Index is released annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since 2006 (statement 1). It measures gender parity across four dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment (statement 2). India retained its 131st position among 145 economies, with 64.5% of its gender gap closed (statement 3). Iceland ranked first for the 17th consecutive year with 93% parity, while Chad ranked last.
Why this question? Tests the basic features of a major global index in the news.
Why important for UPSC? Indian Society and global indices are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on global indices and India’s ranking have appeared. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Leopardus tilcayo:
It is a new species of wild cat identified from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests.
It is the first living cat species to be formally described as new in more than a century.
It belongs to the genus Leopardus, commonly known as tiger cats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Leopardus tilcayo is a new species of wild cat identified from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests (statement 1). It is the first living cat species to be formally described as new in more than a century (statement 2). It belongs to the genus Leopardus, a group of small spotted felines native to South America commonly known as tiger cats (statement 3). The species is about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4 kg, smaller than an average domestic cat.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a newly discovered species.
Why important for UPSC? Environment & Ecology questions often test new species discoveries.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on new species discoveries have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Leopardus tilcayo is a new species of wild cat identified from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests (statement 1). It is the first living cat species to be formally described as new in more than a century (statement 2). It belongs to the genus Leopardus, a group of small spotted felines native to South America commonly known as tiger cats (statement 3). The species is about 46 cm long and weighs around 1.4 kg, smaller than an average domestic cat.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a newly discovered species.
Why important for UPSC? Environment & Ecology questions often test new species discoveries.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on new species discoveries have appeared. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Doppler Weather Radar (DWR), consider the following statements:
It uses radio waves to detect and monitor precipitation and atmospheric conditions.
It measures the Doppler shift in the frequency of returned radar signals to determine the velocity and direction of weather systems.
India’s 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha, under Mission Mausam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. A Doppler Weather Radar is a remote-sensing system that uses radio waves to detect and monitor precipitation and atmospheric conditions (statement 1). It measures the Doppler shift in the frequency of returned radar signals caused by the movement of raindrops, hail, or other particles, helping determine the velocity and direction of weather systems (statement 2). India’s 51st DWR was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha, on 17 September 2026, under Mission Mausam (statement 3). India’s DWR network has increased from 14 in 2014 to 51 in 2026.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about weather radar technology and India’s network.
Why important for UPSC? Geography and disaster management questions often test weather monitoring systems.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on weather forecasting and Mission Mausam have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation: All three statements are correct. A Doppler Weather Radar is a remote-sensing system that uses radio waves to detect and monitor precipitation and atmospheric conditions (statement 1). It measures the Doppler shift in the frequency of returned radar signals caused by the movement of raindrops, hail, or other particles, helping determine the velocity and direction of weather systems (statement 2). India’s 51st DWR was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha, on 17 September 2026, under Mission Mausam (statement 3). India’s DWR network has increased from 14 in 2014 to 51 in 2026.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about weather radar technology and India’s network.
Why important for UPSC? Geography and disaster management questions often test weather monitoring systems.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on weather forecasting and Mission Mausam have appeared. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Vaitarna River:
It originates from the Trimbakeshwar–Anjaneri hills in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
It is a east-flowing river that drains into the Bay of Bengal.
The Modak Sagar dam is located on the Vaitarna River and is important for Mumbai’s water supply.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Vaitarna River originates from the southern slopes of the Trimbakeshwar–Anjaneri hills in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a west-flowing river that travels roughly 154 km before draining into the Arabian Sea (not an east-flowing river draining into the Bay of Bengal).
Statement 3 is correct: The Modak Sagar Dam (also known as the Lower Vaitarna Dam) is located directly on the Vaitarna River and is one of the seven key reservoirs providing a major portion of Mumbai’s drinking water supply.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a west-flowing river of Maharashtra.
Why important for UPSC? Indian geography and river systems are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on west-flowing rivers of the Western Ghats have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Vaitarna River originates from the southern slopes of the Trimbakeshwar–Anjaneri hills in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a west-flowing river that travels roughly 154 km before draining into the Arabian Sea (not an east-flowing river draining into the Bay of Bengal).
Statement 3 is correct: The Modak Sagar Dam (also known as the Lower Vaitarna Dam) is located directly on the Vaitarna River and is one of the seven key reservoirs providing a major portion of Mumbai’s drinking water supply.
Why this question? Tests the basic facts about a west-flowing river of Maharashtra.
Why important for UPSC? Indian geography and river systems are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on west-flowing rivers of the Western Ghats have appeared. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), consider the following statements:
It was launched in 2021 and is implemented by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
Mining lease holders contribute 30% of royalty for leases granted before 12 January 2015 and 10% for leases granted on or after that date.
Under the revised 2024 framework, at least 70% of funds must be used for high-priority areas like drinking water, health, and education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) was launched on 17 September 2015 (not 2021). However, the second part of the statement is correct as it is implemented by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs). Because the launch year is wrong, the entire statement is considered incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct: Mining leaseholders contribute 30% of the royalty for leases granted before 12 January 2015, and 10% for leases granted on or after that date (auctioned/post-amendment leases).
Statement 3 is correct: Under the revised framework guidelines, at least 70% of the funds must be utilized for high-priority areas such as drinking water supply, health care, and education.
Why this question? Tests the basic features of a welfare scheme for mining-affected areas.
Why important for UPSC? Government schemes and their implementation mechanisms are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on DMF and PMKKKY have appeared.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) was launched on 17 September 2015 (not 2021). However, the second part of the statement is correct as it is implemented by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs). Because the launch year is wrong, the entire statement is considered incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct: Mining leaseholders contribute 30% of the royalty for leases granted before 12 January 2015, and 10% for leases granted on or after that date (auctioned/post-amendment leases).
Statement 3 is correct: Under the revised framework guidelines, at least 70% of the funds must be utilized for high-priority areas such as drinking water supply, health care, and education.
Why this question? Tests the basic features of a welfare scheme for mining-affected areas.
Why important for UPSC? Government schemes and their implementation mechanisms are frequently tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar questions on DMF and PMKKKY have appeared.
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