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 ‘Motion of Thanks’
- Failure to pass the motion does not result in the fall of the Government
- No amendments are allowed to the ‘Motion of Thanks’
Choose the correct statements
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Motion of Thanks must be passed in the House. Otherwise, it amounts to the defeat of the government. It is one of the ways through which the Lok Sabha can also express a lack of confidence in the government. If any of the amendments is accepted then the Motion of Thanks is adopted in the amended form. Amendments are allowed to the motion. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796348
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect The Motion of Thanks must be passed in the House. Otherwise, it amounts to the defeat of the government. It is one of the ways through which the Lok Sabha can also express a lack of confidence in the government. If any of the amendments is accepted then the Motion of Thanks is adopted in the amended form. Amendments are allowed to the motion. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796348
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following applications
- Dumping fly ash
- Pisciculture
- Afforestation
- Drinking water storage
- Eco and mine tourism
Which of the above activities can be done by making use of abandoned coal mines?
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Solution(d)
Abandoned coal mines are used for the following purposes:
- Dumping /Filling of fly ash in to the worked out area for suitable reclamation.
- Development of eco and mine tourism parks
- Afforestation
- Pisciculture
- Source to supply of drinking water and other domestic use.
- Generation of sand from overburden of opencast mines at few places
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796211
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Solution(d)
Abandoned coal mines are used for the following purposes:
- Dumping /Filling of fly ash in to the worked out area for suitable reclamation.
- Development of eco and mine tourism parks
- Afforestation
- Pisciculture
- Source to supply of drinking water and other domestic use.
- Generation of sand from overburden of opencast mines at few places
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796211
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- There are no cheetah left in wild in India
- They are the flagship species of rainforest and mangrove ecosystem
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Cheetah is the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. There are no cheetah left in wild in India, therefore, to introduce them in India they have to be brought from abroad Restoration of cheetah will likely result in better conservation of open forest, grassland, and scrub ecosystems for which they will serve as a flagship species. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796219
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Cheetah is the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. There are no cheetah left in wild in India, therefore, to introduce them in India they have to be brought from abroad Restoration of cheetah will likely result in better conservation of open forest, grassland, and scrub ecosystems for which they will serve as a flagship species. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796219
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Operation AAHT’ recently seen in news is related to
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Solution(b)
Railway Protection Force has launched a nationwide operation to curb human trafficking. As part of “Operation AAHT”, special teams will be deployed on all long-distance trains/routes with focus on rescuing victims, particularly women and children, from the clutches of traffickers.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rpf-launches-nationwide-operation-to-curb-human-trafficking/article38393420.ece
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Solution(b)
Railway Protection Force has launched a nationwide operation to curb human trafficking. As part of “Operation AAHT”, special teams will be deployed on all long-distance trains/routes with focus on rescuing victims, particularly women and children, from the clutches of traffickers.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rpf-launches-nationwide-operation-to-curb-human-trafficking/article38393420.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’
- The PM CARES Fund is exempt from scrutiny and monitoring of all foreign donations
- The fund is audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- The fund is not a public authority under Right to Information Act,2005
Choose the correct statements
Correct
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Foreign contributions and donations are regulated by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 (FCRA) which requires registration, and regular documentation of funds received; however, the Fund has been exempted from all provisions of the FCRA The PM CARES Fund is not being audited by the CAG, and is being audited by a private party appointed directly by the Government of India instead The Fund is not a “public authority” as far as transparency laws such as the Right to Information Act 2005 are concerned Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-cares-collects-10990-crore-only-spends-36/article38394144.ece
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Foreign contributions and donations are regulated by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 (FCRA) which requires registration, and regular documentation of funds received; however, the Fund has been exempted from all provisions of the FCRA The PM CARES Fund is not being audited by the CAG, and is being audited by a private party appointed directly by the Government of India instead The Fund is not a “public authority” as far as transparency laws such as the Right to Information Act 2005 are concerned Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-cares-collects-10990-crore-only-spends-36/article38394144.ece
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