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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 with respect to ‘Sandalwood Spike Disease’
- The disease is caused by a fungus which are transmitted by an insect vector
- There is no cure for this disease currently
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is an infectious disease which is caused by Phytoplasmas, which are bacterial parasites of plant tissues which are transmitted by insect vectors and involved in plant-to-plant transmission. Presently, there is no option but to cut down and remove the infected tree to prevent the spread of the disease. Context – India’s sandalwood trees, particularly of Karnataka are facing a serious threat with the return of the destructive Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD).
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It is an infectious disease which is caused by Phytoplasmas, which are bacterial parasites of plant tissues which are transmitted by insect vectors and involved in plant-to-plant transmission. Presently, there is no option but to cut down and remove the infected tree to prevent the spread of the disease. Context – India’s sandalwood trees, particularly of Karnataka are facing a serious threat with the return of the destructive Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Agni Prime missile’, consider the following statements
- It is a two stage ballistic missile which can be launched from land, air and sea
- It is a nuclear-capable missile has been manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- It is guided by a ring laser gyro inertial navigation system optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Agni-P is a two-stage, road mobile and solid-fueled MRBM which is transported by a truck and launched via a canister. In addition, since it is canisterised, it can be launched from rail or road, be stored for longer periods and can be transported as per operational requirements. It cannot be launched from air The nuclear-capable missile has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is manufactured by the Bharat Dynamics Limited It is guided by ring laser gyro inertial navigation system with redundant micro inertial navigation and digital control system, Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance Context – The Agni Prime new generation ballistic missile was successfully test fired off the coast of Odisha.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Agni-P is a two-stage, road mobile and solid-fueled MRBM which is transported by a truck and launched via a canister. In addition, since it is canisterised, it can be launched from rail or road, be stored for longer periods and can be transported as per operational requirements. It cannot be launched from air The nuclear-capable missile has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is manufactured by the Bharat Dynamics Limited It is guided by ring laser gyro inertial navigation system with redundant micro inertial navigation and digital control system, Optionally augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance Context – The Agni Prime new generation ballistic missile was successfully test fired off the coast of Odisha.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Bhoota Kola’
- It is an animistic ritual dance performed in parts of Karnataka and Kerala
- Paddanas are epics which recount the origins of the deity involved in this artform
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Bhoota Kola is an animistic ritual dance performed in Tulu Nadu and parts of Malēnādu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India. The ritual performance at a būta kōla or daiva nēma involves music, dance, recital, and elaborate costumes. Recitals in Old Tulu recount the origins of the deity and tell the story of how it came to the present location. These epics are known as pāḍdanas Context – Kannada movie Kantara opened up a controversy related to the origins of Bhoota Kola
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Bhoota Kola is an animistic ritual dance performed in Tulu Nadu and parts of Malēnādu of Karnataka and Kasargod in northern Kerala, India. The ritual performance at a būta kōla or daiva nēma involves music, dance, recital, and elaborate costumes. Recitals in Old Tulu recount the origins of the deity and tell the story of how it came to the present location. These epics are known as pāḍdanas Context – Kannada movie Kantara opened up a controversy related to the origins of Bhoota Kola
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Sukapaika’ a river seen in news is a distributary of
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Solution(b)
Sukapaika is one of the several distributaries of the mighty Mahanadi river in Odisha. It branches away from the Mahanadi at Ayatpur village in Cuttack district and flows for about 40 kilometres (km) before rejoining its parent river at Tarapur in the same district.
Context – Odisha Government has started working on Sukapaika River revival plan following a recent direction from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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Solution(b)
Sukapaika is one of the several distributaries of the mighty Mahanadi river in Odisha. It branches away from the Mahanadi at Ayatpur village in Cuttack district and flows for about 40 kilometres (km) before rejoining its parent river at Tarapur in the same district.
Context – Odisha Government has started working on Sukapaika River revival plan following a recent direction from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS)’
- The scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- It is applicable to all individual sporting disciplines but not group sports like Hockey
- Certain sports have been categorized as “High Priority” under this scheme
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes. The program is aimed at providing the required support to the athletes in their preparation and training, so that they can win medals for the country at international events (with the main focus being on the Olympics) The scheme currently supports 105 TOPS Core Group Athletes across 13 sporting disciplines. This includes Hockey- both men’s and women’s teams and 269 TOPS Development Group athletes across 12 sports disciplines. Under this scheme, certain sports have been categorized as “High Priority” which are Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Hockey, Shooting and Wrestling. Context – TOPS athletes to feature in Phase 2 of Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting tournament
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in an attempt to provide assistance to India’s top athletes. The program is aimed at providing the required support to the athletes in their preparation and training, so that they can win medals for the country at international events (with the main focus being on the Olympics) The scheme currently supports 105 TOPS Core Group Athletes across 13 sporting disciplines. This includes Hockey- both men’s and women’s teams and 269 TOPS Development Group athletes across 12 sports disciplines. Under this scheme, certain sports have been categorized as “High Priority” which are Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Hockey, Shooting and Wrestling. Context – TOPS athletes to feature in Phase 2 of Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting tournament
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