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
‘Houthis’, a militant group recently seen in news are found in
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Solution(b)
Houthis, is an Islamist political and armed movement that emerged from Saada in north Yemen in the 1990s. The Houthi movement is a predominately Zaidi Shia force whose leadership is drawn largely from the Houthi tribe.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uae-suspects-drones-caused-abu-dhabi-fires-yemen-houthis-claim-attack/article38281816.ece
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Houthis, is an Islamist political and armed movement that emerged from Saada in north Yemen in the 1990s. The Houthi movement is a predominately Zaidi Shia force whose leadership is drawn largely from the Houthi tribe.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uae-suspects-drones-caused-abu-dhabi-fires-yemen-houthis-claim-attack/article38281816.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’
- It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles
- It comes under the Ministry of Textiles
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1790539
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Solution(c)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct It focuses on strategic projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles. It contains 20 projects out of which 16 projects of Specialty fibres including 5 projects in Healthcare, 4 projects in Industrial and Protective, 3 projects in Energy Storage, 3 projects in Textile waste recycling, & 1 in Agriculture and 4 projects in Geotextiles (Infrastructure). It is a flagship mission under the Ministry of Textiles. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1790539
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Kathak’
- It is an Indian classical dance form which originated during Mughal Period
- The distinct sub-traditions of this dance are known as ‘Gharanas’
- Nritta and Nritya are associated with this dance form
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/every-stage-was-a-canvas-for-pandit-birju-maharaj-painter-of-rhythm/article38283599.ece
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kathak evolved during the Bhakti movement, particularly by incorporating the childhood and stories of the Hindu god Krishna, as well as independently in the courts of north Indian kingdoms Kathak is found in three distinct forms, called “gharanas”, named after the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved – Jaipur, Banaras and Lucknow. Nritta and Nritya are associated with this dance form. The pure dance is called a nritta, while the expressive dance is called a nritya
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/every-stage-was-a-canvas-for-pandit-birju-maharaj-painter-of-rhythm/article38283599.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following factors/policies are hindering crop diversification in India in the recent past ?
- Minimum Support Price
- Fertilizer subsidies
- Assured procurement
- Free electricity
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/punjab-assembly-elections-farmers-protest-agriculture-sector-7726703/
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Solution(d)
Guaranteed Minimum Support Price for wheat and paddy, backed by assured procurement, free power and highly subsidized fertlizers, has disincentivized crop diversification.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/punjab-assembly-elections-farmers-protest-agriculture-sector-7726703/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’
- It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects
- It is a sub mission under National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gati-shakti-nitin-gadkari-meets-leaders-from-states/article38284544.ece
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect It is a national master plan for multi-modal connectivity to ensure integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure projects in the next four years, with focus on expediting works on the ground, saving costs and creating jobs. The Gati Shakti plan will subsume the National Infrastructure Pipeline announced in 2019. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gati-shakti-nitin-gadkari-meets-leaders-from-states/article38284544.ece
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