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 about ‘JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer) Mission’
- The probe aims to explore the possibilities of life in space and the origins of Jupiter
- It is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) mission to explore Jupiter and its icy moons
- It will become the first probe to orbit a planetary moon other than that of Earth
- It will be powered completely by solar energy once it crosses the orbit of Earth
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect The probe aims to explore the possibilities of life in space and the origins of Jupiter. Jupiter, the aim of the JUICE mission, is the largest planet in the solar system and holds the key to understanding how the solar system was formed. It is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons: Europa, Callisto and Ganymede. During the mission, the spacecraft will orbit Ganymede, the solar system’s largest moon,and in doing so will become the first probe to orbit a planetary moon other than Earth’s. It has been fuelled with mono-methyl hydrazine (MMH) fuel and mixed oxides of nitrogen (MON) oxidizer, which ignites when the two come in contact. Juice will use this propellant to make critical course manoeuvres on its journey. Context – The European Space Agency (ESA) is in the final phase of launching the much-awaited JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer) mission to explore Jupiter
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect The probe aims to explore the possibilities of life in space and the origins of Jupiter. Jupiter, the aim of the JUICE mission, is the largest planet in the solar system and holds the key to understanding how the solar system was formed. It is a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons: Europa, Callisto and Ganymede. During the mission, the spacecraft will orbit Ganymede, the solar system’s largest moon,and in doing so will become the first probe to orbit a planetary moon other than Earth’s. It has been fuelled with mono-methyl hydrazine (MMH) fuel and mixed oxides of nitrogen (MON) oxidizer, which ignites when the two come in contact. Juice will use this propellant to make critical course manoeuvres on its journey. Context – The European Space Agency (ESA) is in the final phase of launching the much-awaited JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer) mission to explore Jupiter
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Raccoon Stealer’ seen in news recently is related to
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Solution (d)
Raccoon Stealer is a kind of malware that steals various data from an infected computer. It is a classic example of information-stealing malware, which cybercriminals typically use to gain possession of sensitive data saved in users’ browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Like most info-stealers, Raccoon Stealer is purchasable.
Context – Eight Government entities were hit by info-stealing malware
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Solution (d)
Raccoon Stealer is a kind of malware that steals various data from an infected computer. It is a classic example of information-stealing malware, which cybercriminals typically use to gain possession of sensitive data saved in users’ browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Like most info-stealers, Raccoon Stealer is purchasable.
Context – Eight Government entities were hit by info-stealing malware
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘National Mission for Cultural Mapping’
- It was launched by the Ministry of Culture to develop a comprehensive database of art forms across the country
- Districts are the basic unit of cultural mapping under this programme
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect National Mission for Cultural Mapping was launched in 2017 by the Union Ministry of Culture. It aims to develop a comprehensive database of art forms, artists and other resources across the country. In this cultural asset mapping, villages have been broadly divided into seven-eight categories based on whether they are important ecologically, developmentally or scholastically, if they produce a famous textile or product, and if they are connected to some historical or mythological events such as the Independence struggle or epics like the Mahabharata. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) has undertaken the cultural asset mapping of these villages through field surveys. Context – The detailed dossiers of the villages covered under the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme of the National Mission for Cultural Mapping will be made available from May on a web portal
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect National Mission for Cultural Mapping was launched in 2017 by the Union Ministry of Culture. It aims to develop a comprehensive database of art forms, artists and other resources across the country. In this cultural asset mapping, villages have been broadly divided into seven-eight categories based on whether they are important ecologically, developmentally or scholastically, if they produce a famous textile or product, and if they are connected to some historical or mythological events such as the Independence struggle or epics like the Mahabharata. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) has undertaken the cultural asset mapping of these villages through field surveys. Context – The detailed dossiers of the villages covered under the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar programme of the National Mission for Cultural Mapping will be made available from May on a web portal
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Genome India project’, consider the following statements
- It is a Pan India initiative focused on Whole Genome Sequencing of total population of India
- The programme will help in the development of personalised medicine, anticipating diseases and modulating treatment on the basis of genome sequences
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Genome India project aims at cataloguing the Genetic Variation in Indians is a Pan India initiative focused on Whole Genome Sequencing of representative populations across India. The goal is to start with and execute whole genome sequencing and subsequent data analysis of 10,000 individuals representing the country’s diverse population. It would also open new vistas for advancing personalized medicine regimen in the country paving the way for predicting health and disease outcomes and modulating treatment protocols on the basis of the genome sequences. Besides, it would help in identifying the population groups which are more susceptible to various risk factors for certain diseases. Context – The secretary of the Department of Biotechnology said that under the Genome India project, close to 7,000 genomes have been sequenced and 3,000 of these are already available for public access.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Genome India project aims at cataloguing the Genetic Variation in Indians is a Pan India initiative focused on Whole Genome Sequencing of representative populations across India. The goal is to start with and execute whole genome sequencing and subsequent data analysis of 10,000 individuals representing the country’s diverse population. It would also open new vistas for advancing personalized medicine regimen in the country paving the way for predicting health and disease outcomes and modulating treatment protocols on the basis of the genome sequences. Besides, it would help in identifying the population groups which are more susceptible to various risk factors for certain diseases. Context – The secretary of the Department of Biotechnology said that under the Genome India project, close to 7,000 genomes have been sequenced and 3,000 of these are already available for public access.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘Miyawaki Method’, consider the following statements
- It involves planting a combination of two to four types of indigenous and exotic trees within every square meter
- Miyawaki method helps to create a forest in just 2 to 3 years, while through conventional methods it takes anywhere between 20 to 30 years
- The trees become self-sustainable and grow to their full length within a few years using this method
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 It involves planting two to four types of indigenous trees within every square meter. This method includes planting trees (only native species) as close as possible in the same area which not only saves space, but the planted saplings also support each other in growth and block sunlight reaching the ground, thereby preventing the growth of weed Miyawaki method helps to create a forest in just 20 to 30 years, while through conventional methods it takes anywhere between 200 to 300 years. In this method, the trees become self-sustainable and grow to their full length within three years. Miyawaki forests grow 10x faster, are 30 x denser and contain 100x more biodiversity. Context – To tackle climate change and pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC) recently started creating a Miyawaki forest at Deonar village in Govandi.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It involves planting two to four types of indigenous trees within every square meter. This method includes planting trees (only native species) as close as possible in the same area which not only saves space, but the planted saplings also support each other in growth and block sunlight reaching the ground, thereby preventing the growth of weed Miyawaki method helps to create a forest in just 20 to 30 years, while through conventional methods it takes anywhere between 200 to 300 years. In this method, the trees become self-sustainable and grow to their full length within three years. Miyawaki forests grow 10x faster, are 30 x denser and contain 100x more biodiversity. Context – To tackle climate change and pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC) recently started creating a Miyawaki forest at Deonar village in Govandi.
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