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
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Operation Freefly – Illegal trade of live birds
- Operation Wetmark – Curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species
- Operation Birbil – Prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals
Select the correct code:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect WCCB conducted “Operation Freefly” on illegal trade of live birds and “Operation Wetmark” was conducted to ensure prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals in wet markets across the country. WCCB conducted “Operation Birbil” to curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species Context – According to the recent data by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and State Forest and Police Authorities, in the past three years (2018-2020), about 2054 cases were registered for killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect WCCB conducted “Operation Freefly” on illegal trade of live birds and “Operation Wetmark” was conducted to ensure prohibition of sale of meat of wild animals in wet markets across the country. WCCB conducted “Operation Birbil” to curb illegal trade in wild cat and wild bird species Context – According to the recent data by the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and State Forest and Police Authorities, in the past three years (2018-2020), about 2054 cases were registered for killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Magnetars:
- They have masses more than that of the Sun.
- They are more luminous than the Sun.
- Their rotation period is lesser than the Sun.
Choose the correct statements using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Massive stars with masses around10-25 times the mass of the sun eventually collapse and shrink to form very compact objects called neutron stars.A subset of these neutron stars become Magnetars. Magnetars have high magnetic fields and they emit energy in the range of 10^37-10^40 joules per second. Compare this to the luminosity of the sun which is in the order of 10^26 joules per second They have breathtakingly high rotation speeds that can be just 0.3 to 12 seconds Context – Study of magnetar revealed facets of exotic star.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Massive stars with masses around10-25 times the mass of the sun eventually collapse and shrink to form very compact objects called neutron stars.A subset of these neutron stars become Magnetars. Magnetars have high magnetic fields and they emit energy in the range of 10^37-10^40 joules per second. Compare this to the luminosity of the sun which is in the order of 10^26 joules per second They have breathtakingly high rotation speeds that can be just 0.3 to 12 seconds Context – Study of magnetar revealed facets of exotic star.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘NITI Aayog Health Index’
- It is part of report commissioned by NITI Aayog, the World Health Organization and Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.
- The Health Index score is prepared based on the States’ performance across a large set of indicators that are divided into five broad domains.
Choose the incorrect statement(s):
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is part of a report commissioned by the NITI Aayog,the World Bank and Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare The Health Index score is prepared based on the States’ performance across a large set of indicators that are divided into three broad domains- health outcomes, governance and information, key inputs and processes. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is part of a report commissioned by the NITI Aayog,the World Bank and Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare The Health Index score is prepared based on the States’ performance across a large set of indicators that are divided into three broad domains- health outcomes, governance and information, key inputs and processes. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Aurobindo Ghose’
- He developed a spiritual practice he called Integral Yoga
- He was a journalist who edited newspapers such as ‘Kaal’
- He was appointed the first principal of the National College in Calcutta, started to impart national education to Indian youth
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct At Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo developed a spiritual practice he called Integral Yoga. The central theme of his vision was the evolution of human life into a divine life in divine body. He believed in a spiritual realisation that not only liberated but transformed human nature, enabling a divine life on earth Sri Aurobindo (born Aurobindo Ghose) was an Indian philosopher, yoga guru, maharishi, poet, and Indian nationalist. He was also a journalist, editing newspapers such as Bande Mataram In 1906, Aurobindo was appointed the first principal of the National College in Calcutta, started to impart national education to Indian youth. He resigned from this position in August 1907, due to his increased political activity. Context – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading an extensive 53-member committee that has been set up to mark the 150th birth anniversary of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct At Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo developed a spiritual practice he called Integral Yoga. The central theme of his vision was the evolution of human life into a divine life in divine body. He believed in a spiritual realisation that not only liberated but transformed human nature, enabling a divine life on earth Sri Aurobindo (born Aurobindo Ghose) was an Indian philosopher, yoga guru, maharishi, poet, and Indian nationalist. He was also a journalist, editing newspapers such as Bande Mataram In 1906, Aurobindo was appointed the first principal of the National College in Calcutta, started to impart national education to Indian youth. He resigned from this position in August 1907, due to his increased political activity. Context – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading an extensive 53-member committee that has been set up to mark the 150th birth anniversary of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
’Emergency Use Listing’ is used in the context of
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Solution(c)
Covovax is produced by the Serum Institute of India under license from Novovax, a US based biotechnology company. The vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organization(WHO) under its Emergency Use Listing.
Context – Corbevax and covovax was approved for emergency use listing.
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Solution(c)
Covovax is produced by the Serum Institute of India under license from Novovax, a US based biotechnology company. The vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organization(WHO) under its Emergency Use Listing.
Context – Corbevax and covovax was approved for emergency use listing.
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