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 Konark Corps of the Indian Army:
It is also known as the Desert Corps and is headquartered in Jaisalmer.
It operates under the administrative control of the Indian Army’s Southern Command.
The ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigade concept has been validated by this Corps.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Konark Corps, also known as XII Corps or Desert Corps, is headquartered at Jodhpur, not Jaisalmer. Statement 2 is correct; the Konark Corps is an integral part of the Indian Army’s Southern Command. Statement 3 is correct; the Corps has played a significant role in validating the ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigade concept, as mentioned in the source.
Why this question? Tests precise geographical and administrative knowledge about key army formations.
Why important for UPSC? Questions on military exercises, their locations, and the organizing formations are frequently asked in the Defence & Security segment.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on ‘Exercise Nomadic Elephant’, ‘Milan’, and the location and command structure of various Army Corps.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Konark Corps, also known as XII Corps or Desert Corps, is headquartered at Jodhpur, not Jaisalmer. Statement 2 is correct; the Konark Corps is an integral part of the Indian Army’s Southern Command. Statement 3 is correct; the Corps has played a significant role in validating the ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigade concept, as mentioned in the source.
Why this question? Tests precise geographical and administrative knowledge about key army formations.
Why important for UPSC? Questions on military exercises, their locations, and the organizing formations are frequently asked in the Defence & Security segment.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on ‘Exercise Nomadic Elephant’, ‘Milan’, and the location and command structure of various Army Corps. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The OpenAI model, ‘Astra’, is considered a significant step forward in Artificial Intelligence because it primarily represents a shift towards:
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The source explicitly describes Astra as functioning like an autonomous AI agent capable of planning and executing complex end-to-end tasks. This signifies a transition from Generative AI (which focuses on content creation) to Agentic AI (which focuses on goal-oriented action). Option (a) is a characteristic of earlier models like GPT. Option (c) is not the primary defining feature of Astra mentioned. Option (d) is the opposite of what a frontier, general-purpose AI aims to be.
Why this question? Tests understanding of key AI terminology and technological evolution.
Why important for UPSC? The applications and classification of AI models is a key part of the S&T current affairs syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs differentiating between concepts like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Narrow AI.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The source explicitly describes Astra as functioning like an autonomous AI agent capable of planning and executing complex end-to-end tasks. This signifies a transition from Generative AI (which focuses on content creation) to Agentic AI (which focuses on goal-oriented action). Option (a) is a characteristic of earlier models like GPT. Option (c) is not the primary defining feature of Astra mentioned. Option (d) is the opposite of what a frontier, general-purpose AI aims to be.
Why this question? Tests understanding of key AI terminology and technological evolution.
Why important for UPSC? The applications and classification of AI models is a key part of the S&T current affairs syllabus.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs differentiating between concepts like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Narrow AI. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Researchers recently mapped the venom gland of Stegodyphus sarasinorum. In the context of this finding, consider the following statements:
The species is a solitary spider found predominantly in the Himalayan foothills.
Its venom has shown preliminary cytotoxic potential against cancer cells in laboratory studies.
Bioprospecting of animal venom can be a source for discovering therapeutically useful molecules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Stegodyphus sarasinorum is a colonial, social spider found in semi-arid regions of central and southern India, not a solitary one in the Himalayas. Statement 2 is correct; the research found that venom-gland extracts showed dose-dependent cytotoxicity against Dalton’s lymphoma ascites (DLA) cells, indicating anti-cancer potential. Statement 3 is correct, accurately describing the concept of venom bioprospecting.
Why this question? Tests factual precision about a species and the concept of bioprospecting.
Why important for UPSC? New scientific discoveries, especially in the field of environment and health, are often tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on ‘Species in news’ and the significance of venom as a source for drug development.Incorrect
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Stegodyphus sarasinorum is a colonial, social spider found in semi-arid regions of central and southern India, not a solitary one in the Himalayas. Statement 2 is correct; the research found that venom-gland extracts showed dose-dependent cytotoxicity against Dalton’s lymphoma ascites (DLA) cells, indicating anti-cancer potential. Statement 3 is correct, accurately describing the concept of venom bioprospecting.
Why this question? Tests factual precision about a species and the concept of bioprospecting.
Why important for UPSC? New scientific discoveries, especially in the field of environment and health, are often tested.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on ‘Species in news’ and the significance of venom as a source for drug development. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the NIELIT-Intel India Agentic AI Skilling Initiative, consider the following statements:
The initiative aims to transition the workforce focus from fundamental AI literacy to practical, industry-oriented capabilities.
Its curriculum includes training on no-code/low-code platforms for designing and deploying agentic AI systems.
Agentic AI systems, unlike generative AI, are primarily designed to autonomously pursue goals and perform complex workflows.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct. Statement 1 accurately describes the initiative’s goal of shifting from basic literacy to practical skills. Statement 2 is correct as the program explicitly uses no-code/low-code platforms for hands-on learning. Statement 3 correctly distinguishes between the goal-oriented, autonomous nature of Agentic AI and the content-generation focus of Generative AI.
Why this question? A comprehensive check on the new skilling initiative and the core concept of Agentic AI.
Why important for UPSC? Government initiatives in the field of technology and skilling are a crucial part of the news.
PYQ Pattern Link: Follows the pattern of UPSC questions that combine a current government initiative with a broader conceptual definition.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
All three statements are correct. Statement 1 accurately describes the initiative’s goal of shifting from basic literacy to practical skills. Statement 2 is correct as the program explicitly uses no-code/low-code platforms for hands-on learning. Statement 3 correctly distinguishes between the goal-oriented, autonomous nature of Agentic AI and the content-generation focus of Generative AI.
Why this question? A comprehensive check on the new skilling initiative and the core concept of Agentic AI.
Why important for UPSC? Government initiatives in the field of technology and skilling are a crucial part of the news.
PYQ Pattern Link: Follows the pattern of UPSC questions that combine a current government initiative with a broader conceptual definition. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of an Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy, such as Zanvastro for Alexander Disease?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Option (c) accurately describes the mechanism of an ASO therapy. ASOs are short, single-stranded nucleic acid molecules that bind to complementary mRNA sequences. This binding can block translation, promote degradation of the mRNA, or alter splicing, thereby modulating protein production. Option (a) describes gene therapy. Option (b) describes gene editing (e.g., CRISPR). Option (d) is a mechanism for some immunotherapies.
Why this question? Tests a nuanced understanding of biotechnology mechanisms beyond a superficial level.
Why important for UPSC? Understanding the mode of action of new drug classes is becoming increasingly important for prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on the mechanism of action of drugs like mRNA vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and gene therapies.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Option (c) accurately describes the mechanism of an ASO therapy. ASOs are short, single-stranded nucleic acid molecules that bind to complementary mRNA sequences. This binding can block translation, promote degradation of the mRNA, or alter splicing, thereby modulating protein production. Option (a) describes gene therapy. Option (b) describes gene editing (e.g., CRISPR). Option (d) is a mechanism for some immunotherapies.
Why this question? Tests a nuanced understanding of biotechnology mechanisms beyond a superficial level.
Why important for UPSC? Understanding the mode of action of new drug classes is becoming increasingly important for prelims.
PYQ Pattern Link: Similar to UPSC PYQs on the mechanism of action of drugs like mRNA vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and gene therapies.
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