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 Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (G3W)
- Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (G3W) is an initiative coordinated by United Nations Environment Programme.
- G3W aims to establish internationally coordinated monitoring of greenhouse gas fluxes to support the provision of the UNFCCC parties.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · The new global GHG watch will fill critical information gaps and provide an integrated and operational framework. · The framework will bring all space-based and surface-based observing systems, as well as modelling and data assimilation capabilities, under one roof.
· G3W aims to establish internationally coordinated monitoring of greenhouse gas fluxes (top-down) to support the provision of the UNFCCC parties and other stakeholders. · Components – There are 4 main components of G3W
· Surface-based and satellite- based observations.
· Prior observations.
· Near-real time international exchange of input and output data.
· Global high-resolution modelling/data assimilation.
Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative in a landmark decision.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · The new global GHG watch will fill critical information gaps and provide an integrated and operational framework. · The framework will bring all space-based and surface-based observing systems, as well as modelling and data assimilation capabilities, under one roof.
· G3W aims to establish internationally coordinated monitoring of greenhouse gas fluxes (top-down) to support the provision of the UNFCCC parties and other stakeholders. · Components – There are 4 main components of G3W
· Surface-based and satellite- based observations.
· Prior observations.
· Near-real time international exchange of input and output data.
· Global high-resolution modelling/data assimilation.
Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative in a landmark decision.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Dag Hammarskjold Medal
- It is awarded by United Nation Security Council as a posthumous award to members of peacekeeping operations.
- The medal is the highest honour awarded to U.N. Peacekeepers.
- The award includes monetary prize of 10000 United States Dollar.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Security Council established the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Medal as a posthumous award to members of peacekeeping operations. · The medal is a tribute to the sacrifice of those who have lost their life as a result of service in peacekeeping operations of UN.
· In 1997, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of peacekeeping, the Security Council held a meeting to honour United Nations peacekeepers. · The medal is the highest honour awarded to U.N. Peacekeepers.
· In 1998, the first Medal was presented to the family of Dag Hammarskjöld.
· The International day of UN Peacekeepers is observed every year on 29 May.
· Each year on Peacekeeper’s Day, this medal is awarded at a ceremony at UN headquarters.
· Other Awards given on Peacekeeper’s day
· Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
· UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
· The medal is egg-shaped and made of clear lead free glass, engraved with the name and date of death of the recipient, the United Nations logo, and the inscription “The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. In the Service of Peace”, in English and French. Context: Three Indian U.N. peacekeepers will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · The Security Council established the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Medal as a posthumous award to members of peacekeeping operations. · The medal is a tribute to the sacrifice of those who have lost their life as a result of service in peacekeeping operations of UN.
· In 1997, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of peacekeeping, the Security Council held a meeting to honour United Nations peacekeepers. · The medal is the highest honour awarded to U.N. Peacekeepers.
· In 1998, the first Medal was presented to the family of Dag Hammarskjöld.
· The International day of UN Peacekeepers is observed every year on 29 May.
· Each year on Peacekeeper’s Day, this medal is awarded at a ceremony at UN headquarters.
· Other Awards given on Peacekeeper’s day
· Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage
· UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
· The medal is egg-shaped and made of clear lead free glass, engraved with the name and date of death of the recipient, the United Nations logo, and the inscription “The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. In the Service of Peace”, in English and French. Context: Three Indian U.N. peacekeepers will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Arrange the following islands from North to South
- Spratly Islands
- Scarborough Shoal
- Paracel Islands
- Natunas Island
Choose the correct code:
Correct
Solution (c)
Context: A recent report indicates that the Chinese militarization efforts in the Spartly Islands have transformed these islands into strategic military outposts.
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Solution (c)
Context: A recent report indicates that the Chinese militarization efforts in the Spartly Islands have transformed these islands into strategic military outposts.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about XPoSat
- It is India’s pioneering polarimetry mission aimed at studying various dynamics of astronomical sources in extreme conditions.
- It is only the world’s second polarimetry mission using X-Ray.
- XPoSat is a collaboration between the ISRO and the Russian Space Agency – ROSCOSMOS
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct XPoSat stands for X-ray Polarimeter Satellite. It is India’s pioneering polarimetry mission aimed at studying various dynamics of astronomical sources in extreme conditions.
It is only the world’s second polarimetry mission using X-Ray after NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) that was launched in 2021.
XPoSat is a collaboration between the ISRO and the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation is collaborating with the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru to build the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) that is scheduled to be launched later this year.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct XPoSat stands for X-ray Polarimeter Satellite. It is India’s pioneering polarimetry mission aimed at studying various dynamics of astronomical sources in extreme conditions.
It is only the world’s second polarimetry mission using X-Ray after NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) that was launched in 2021.
XPoSat is a collaboration between the ISRO and the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation is collaborating with the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru to build the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) that is scheduled to be launched later this year.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is true about Kolak River, recently seen in news?
Correct
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Kolak River is a river in Gujarat in western India. · The west flowing river originates is Kaprada taluka.
· Kolak River flows into the Arabian Sea near Udwada.
· Its basin has a maximum length of 50 km.
· It is also connected to Madhuban reservoir of Damanganga River.
· It flows through the north side of Vapi city in Gujarat.
· Kolak village on the bank of River Kolak in Gujarat’s Valsad district.
· The village is home to 4,646 people, most of whom rely on fishing for their livelihood.
· The effluent discharge from Vapi’s industries is causing pollution of the river.
Context: Kolak fisherfolk living along the banks of River Kolak is in distress as chemicals from Vapi industries destroy river catch.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Option b Correct · Kolak River is a river in Gujarat in western India. · The west flowing river originates is Kaprada taluka.
· Kolak River flows into the Arabian Sea near Udwada.
· Its basin has a maximum length of 50 km.
· It is also connected to Madhuban reservoir of Damanganga River.
· It flows through the north side of Vapi city in Gujarat.
· Kolak village on the bank of River Kolak in Gujarat’s Valsad district.
· The village is home to 4,646 people, most of whom rely on fishing for their livelihood.
· The effluent discharge from Vapi’s industries is causing pollution of the river.
Context: Kolak fisherfolk living along the banks of River Kolak is in distress as chemicals from Vapi industries destroy river catch.
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