UPSC Quiz – 2023 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 27th November 2023

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

Loktak is a freshwater lake which is famous for unique floating islands called Phumdis with multiple plant species.
Sangai deer listed as Endangered in IUCN Red list is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park in the Loktak Lake.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

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· It is a freshwater lake in the state of Manipur.

· It is famous for unique floating islands called Phumdis with multiple plant species.

· The Keibul Lamjao National Park located on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of the “Sangai” the dancing deer of Manipur.

· It is regarded as among the most beautiful and ecologically diverse lakes in the Northeast.

· The lake is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

· It is subspecies of Eld’s deer endemic to Manipur.

· It also has immense cultural relevance to Manipur.

· Distribution: It is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park – the largest single mass of phumdi is in the Loktak Lake – in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.

· It is a medium-sized deer, with uniquely distinctive antlers, with extremely long brow tine, which form the main beam.

· The deer walks on the hind surface of its pasterns with mincing hops over floating foliage, and is hence also called the Dancing Deer.

Conservation status

· IUCN: Critically Endangered

· The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-1

Context: Recently the Manipur Government has expressed its reservations to the Centre over a hydro-electric modernisation plan in the state’s famous Loktak Lake saying it could be detrimental to Sangai deer.

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Solution (a)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

· It is a freshwater lake in the state of Manipur.

· It is famous for unique floating islands called Phumdis with multiple plant species.

· The Keibul Lamjao National Park located on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of the “Sangai” the dancing deer of Manipur.

· It is regarded as among the most beautiful and ecologically diverse lakes in the Northeast.

· The lake is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

· It is subspecies of Eld’s deer endemic to Manipur.

· It also has immense cultural relevance to Manipur.

· Distribution: It is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park – the largest single mass of phumdi is in the Loktak Lake – in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.

· It is a medium-sized deer, with uniquely distinctive antlers, with extremely long brow tine, which form the main beam.

· The deer walks on the hind surface of its pasterns with mincing hops over floating foliage, and is hence also called the Dancing Deer.

Conservation status

· IUCN: Critically Endangered

· The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-1

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Amaterasu, recently seen in news is?

a) A recently discovered supernova by American Astronomical Society
b) One of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected
c) Newly discovered 63 new giant radio galaxies
d) One of the four major asteroids discovered between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

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Solution (b)

Option b

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Amaterasu

· It is one of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected.

· It has been named Amaterasu after the Japanese sun goddess.

· It has an energy exceeding 240 exa-electron volts (EeV). That is millions of times more than particles produced in the Large Hadron Collider, the most powerful accelerator ever built, and equivalent to the energy of a golf ball travelling at 95mph.

· It comes only second to the Oh-My-God particle, another ultra-high-energy cosmic ray that came in at 320 EeV, detected in 1991.

· Amaterasu appears to have emerged from the Local Void, an empty area of space bordering the Milky Way galaxy.

Context: Scientists recently detected the most powerful cosmic ray seen in more than three decades, which has been named ‘Amaterasu’.

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Solution (b)

Option b

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Amaterasu

· It is one of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected.

· It has been named Amaterasu after the Japanese sun goddess.

· It comes only second to the Oh-My-God particle, another ultra-high-energy cosmic ray that came in at 320 EeV, detected in 1991.

· Amaterasu appears to have emerged from the Local Void, an empty area of space bordering the Milky Way galaxy.

Context: Scientists recently detected the most powerful cosmic ray seen in more than three decades, which has been named ‘Amaterasu’.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Consider the following countries

Denmark
Iceland
Estonia
Finland

How many of the above mentioned countries are the members of Nordic Baltic (NB) 8?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four

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Solution (d)

Option c

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· Recently, the 2nd CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023 was held in New Delhi, aiming to foster collaboration between India and the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, known for their prowess in innovation and technology.

Nordic Baltic (NB) 8

· The NB8 is a regional cooperation format that brings together the Nordic countries and the Baltic states.

· It comprises five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

· The group shares historical, cultural, and geographical ties, fostering collaboration and cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, trade, security, and culture.

· While the Nordic countries are located in Northern Europe and share similarities in governance, social systems, and values, the Baltic states are situated in Northeastern Europe and have their unique historical backgrounds and geopolitical positioning.

Context: Recently, the 2nd CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023 was held in New Delhi, aiming to foster collaboration between India and the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, known for their prowess in innovation and technology.

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Solution (d)

Option c

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Nordic Baltic (NB) 8

· The NB8 is a regional cooperation format that brings together the Nordic countries and the Baltic states.

· It comprises five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

· The group shares historical, cultural, and geographical ties, fostering collaboration and cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, trade, security, and culture.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements

Hornbill Festival is an annual event which is called as the festival of festivals held in Nagaland.
The Great Indian Hornbill is the State bird of both Kerala and Nagaland.

Choose the incorrect statements:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

· It is an annual event which is called as the festival of festivals.

· Origin – It began in 2000 and is named after hornbill, a bird that symbolises beauty and grace in Naga folklore and ritual.

· Held at – The heritage village of Kisama, Nagaland.

· December 1 is Nagaland Statehood Day, thus the hornbill festival begins on that day and goes on for 10 days.

· It unites 16 Naga tribes of Nagaland to celebrate in colourful costumes, pulsating rhythm, and musical stories.

· 24th Edition, 2023 – It will host a wrestling championship, dance competition, exhibition, food festival among others.

· Partner Countries – USA, Germany and Columbia

· The Great Indian Hornbill is the State bird of both Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh.

Context: The 24th Hornbill Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, music and dance will be held in Nagaland’s misty mountains in 2023.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Correct

Incorrect

· It is an annual event which is called as the festival of festivals.

· Origin – It began in 2000 and is named after hornbill, a bird that symbolises beauty and grace in Naga folklore and ritual.

· Held at – The heritage village of Kisama, Nagaland.

· December 1 is Nagaland Statehood Day, thus the hornbill festival begins on that day and goes on for 10 days.

· It unites 16 Naga tribes of Nagaland to celebrate in colourful costumes, pulsating rhythm, and musical stories.

· 24th Edition, 2023 – It will host a wrestling championship, dance competition, exhibition, food festival among others.

· Partner Countries – USA, Germany and Columbia

· The Great Indian Hornbill is the State bird of both Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh.

Context: The 24th Hornbill Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, music and dance will be held in Nagaland’s misty mountains in 2023.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Consider the following statements about Lysozyme

Lysozyme is a naturally occurring enzyme found in various bodily secretions like tears, saliva and mucus.
It plays a crucial role in the body’s defense system against bacteria.
It serves as a model protein in investigating diseases like Amyloidosis, which trigger multi-organ dysfunction.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None of the above

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Correct

· Lysozyme is a naturally occurring enzyme found in various bodily secretions like tears, saliva, mucus

· It plays a crucial role in the body’s defense system against bacteria.

· This enzyme works by breaking down the cell walls of certain bacteria, essentially disrupting their structure and leading to their destruction.

· It is also the principal component of airway fluid, serving as a model protein in investigating diseases like Amyloidosis, which trigger multi-organ dysfunction.

· Amyloidosis refers to a group of rare conditions characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein clumps called amyloids in various organs and tissues throughout the body.

· These amyloid proteins, typically made up of misfolded proteins, can disrupt normal organ function such as the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen and cause damage over time.

· Scientists assembled lysozyme molecules into a 2D monolayer at the interface of a pure water subphase.

· These meticulously arranged layers of lysozyme, positioned at different interfaces, provide an exceptional model for delving into the complexities of Amyloidosis.

Context: Recently, researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in disease study through the creation of a two-dimensional (2D) protein monolayer using lysozyme molecules.