IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about eVTOL
- They are electric aircraft powered by electric motors and batteries rather than fossil fuels.
- They can take off and land vertically without needing a runway.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · eVTOL is an aircraft that uses electric power and is capable of vertically taking off and landing, much like a helicopter, but without relying on conventional combustion engines. Key features of eVTOLs
· They are powered by electric motors and batteries rather than fossil fuels.
· They can take off and land vertically without needing a runway.
· They are designed for urban air mobility over shorter ranges within cities.
· Many use distributed electric propulsion with multiple rotors/propellers.
· They aim to be quieter and more environmentally friendly than helicopters.
· Examples include aircraft being developed by companies like Lilium, Volocopter, Joby Aviation, Airbus and others.
Advantages
· Can cut through the road traffic for daily commute and cargo delivery
· Can be used for military purposes
· Low maintenance and operating costs
· Extremely beneficial for emergency situations such as urgent medical care
Challenges
· Lack of regulations, air traffic control and infrastructure to support urban air mobility.
· Noise pollution concerns if deployed at large scale in cities.
Context: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-incubated ePlane Company is expected to launch its e-flying taxis in Bengaluru this year but the Indian government has yet to establish clear policies regarding eVTOL flying taxis.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · eVTOL is an aircraft that uses electric power and is capable of vertically taking off and landing, much like a helicopter, but without relying on conventional combustion engines. Key features of eVTOLs
· They are powered by electric motors and batteries rather than fossil fuels.
· They can take off and land vertically without needing a runway.
· They are designed for urban air mobility over shorter ranges within cities.
· Many use distributed electric propulsion with multiple rotors/propellers.
· They aim to be quieter and more environmentally friendly than helicopters.
· Examples include aircraft being developed by companies like Lilium, Volocopter, Joby Aviation, Airbus and others.
Advantages
· Can cut through the road traffic for daily commute and cargo delivery
· Can be used for military purposes
· Low maintenance and operating costs
· Extremely beneficial for emergency situations such as urgent medical care
Challenges
· Lack of regulations, air traffic control and infrastructure to support urban air mobility.
· Noise pollution concerns if deployed at large scale in cities.
Context: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras-incubated ePlane Company is expected to launch its e-flying taxis in Bengaluru this year but the Indian government has yet to establish clear policies regarding eVTOL flying taxis.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Price Stabilisation Fund
- The agriculture commodities covered under PSF operations are limited to onions, potatoes and Tomatoes.
- The interest free advances are provided to the procurement agencies to enable the procurement of perishable agri-horticulture produce.
- PSF is managed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · The Price Stabilisation Fund was introduced to address the price volatility of essential agricultural commodities such as onions, potatoes and pulses. · It was introduced as an intervention mechanism to stabilize the prices of the commodities in 2014-15 with a corpus of 500 crore rupees.
· Agriculture commodities covered – Onions, potatoes and pulses.
· Recent developments – Recently the union government has approved inclusion of wheat and rice under the price stabilization fund (PSF).
· Objectives – To promote direct purchase from farmers or farmers’ association at farm gate or Mandi. · To maintain a strategic buffer stock that would discourage hoarding and unscrupulous speculation.
· To protect consumers by supplying such commodities at reasonable prices through calibrated release of stock.
· Interest free advance or loans – The interest free advance towards working capital are provided to the procurement agencies to enable the procurement of perishable agri-horticulture produce.
· The interest free advance is provided to the following:
· State Government/Union Territories (UTs) and
· Central Agencies/Central PSUs/Cooperative organizations as decided by respective Ministries.
· Fund management – PSF is managed by the Price Stabilisation Fund Management Committee (PSFMC). · Function of PSFMC – Releases from the Fund will be made subject to approval of PSFMC only.
· PSFMC may decide on addition of other agri-commodities, if need so arises, in order to increase availability of the same.
· It will monitor the progress of implementation of the Price Stabilization Operations by the implementing agency.
· PSFMC works under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Context: The union government has planned to expand the irradiation process to boost the shelf life of the onion buffer stock under the Price Stabilisation Fund.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect · The Price Stabilisation Fund was introduced to address the price volatility of essential agricultural commodities such as onions, potatoes and pulses. · It was introduced as an intervention mechanism to stabilize the prices of the commodities in 2014-15 with a corpus of 500 crore rupees.
· Agriculture commodities covered – Onions, potatoes and pulses.
· Recent developments – Recently the union government has approved inclusion of wheat and rice under the price stabilization fund (PSF).
· Objectives – To promote direct purchase from farmers or farmers’ association at farm gate or Mandi. · To maintain a strategic buffer stock that would discourage hoarding and unscrupulous speculation.
· To protect consumers by supplying such commodities at reasonable prices through calibrated release of stock.
· Interest free advance or loans – The interest free advance towards working capital are provided to the procurement agencies to enable the procurement of perishable agri-horticulture produce.
· The interest free advance is provided to the following:
· State Government/Union Territories (UTs) and
· Central Agencies/Central PSUs/Cooperative organizations as decided by respective Ministries.
· Fund management – PSF is managed by the Price Stabilisation Fund Management Committee (PSFMC). · Function of PSFMC – Releases from the Fund will be made subject to approval of PSFMC only.
· PSFMC may decide on addition of other agri-commodities, if need so arises, in order to increase availability of the same.
· It will monitor the progress of implementation of the Price Stabilization Operations by the implementing agency.
· PSFMC works under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Context: The union government has planned to expand the irradiation process to boost the shelf life of the onion buffer stock under the Price Stabilisation Fund.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Furlough
- It is an interim release and a basic right of a prisoner.
- Both Furlough & Parole are granted based on application of the prisoner.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Furlough is an interim/temporary release of a prisoner. · It is considered a basic right/entitlement of prisoners.
· It is not granted based on application, but a provision for prisoners to avail it periodically.
· It is different from Parole.
· Parole – Is a temporary release of a prisoner.
· It is granted on the request/application of the prisoner.
· It can be denied by authorities.
Context: Recently the Supreme Court cancelled its previous order allowing the extension of temporary release (furlough) for a convict, as he had hidden the fact that he was not eligible for early release until completing 30 years of his prison sentence.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · Furlough is an interim/temporary release of a prisoner. · It is considered a basic right/entitlement of prisoners.
· It is not granted based on application, but a provision for prisoners to avail it periodically.
· It is different from Parole.
· Parole – Is a temporary release of a prisoner.
· It is granted on the request/application of the prisoner.
· It can be denied by authorities.
Context: Recently the Supreme Court cancelled its previous order allowing the extension of temporary release (furlough) for a convict, as he had hidden the fact that he was not eligible for early release until completing 30 years of his prison sentence.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Kumaon Himalayas
- It extends from the Sutlej River to the Kali River.
- In India, it lies largely within the state of Uttarakhand.
- The range’s highest peak is Nanda Devi in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Kumaun Himalayas is the west-central section of the Himalayas in India. · It extends from the Sutlej River to the Kali River.
· It comprises part of the Siwalik Range in the south and part of the Great Himalayas in the north.
· It lies largely within the state of Uttarakhand and northwest of Nepal. · At elevations above 14,000 feet (4,300 metres), snow covers the mountains throughout the year. Glaciers and snowmelt feed the headstreams of the Ganges River in torrents that rush through gorges and steep-sided ravines.
· It rises to 7,817 metres at Nanda Devi, the range’s highest peak and to 7,756 metres at Kamet, near the Chinese border. Context: Recently the Supreme Court has halted 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Kumaun Himalayas is the west-central section of the Himalayas in India. · It extends from the Sutlej River to the Kali River.
· It comprises part of the Siwalik Range in the south and part of the Great Himalayas in the north.
· It lies largely within the state of Uttarakhand and northwest of Nepal. · At elevations above 14,000 feet (4,300 metres), snow covers the mountains throughout the year. Glaciers and snowmelt feed the headstreams of the Ganges River in torrents that rush through gorges and steep-sided ravines.
· It rises to 7,817 metres at Nanda Devi, the range’s highest peak and to 7,756 metres at Kamet, near the Chinese border. Context: Recently the Supreme Court has halted 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
GSAP SKILLS Platform, aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership, connecting decision makers, species conservation practitioners and experts at all levels. Which of the following organization launched GSAP SKILLS Platform?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct GSAP SKILLS Platform: · Global Species Action Plan (GSAP), the Species Conservation Knowledge, Information, Learning, Leverage and Sharing (SKILLS) platform brings the GSAP’s content online and allows the updating of technical tools and resources in real time.
· It aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership, connecting decision makers, species conservation practitioners and experts at all levels.
· The platform provides real-time updates on technical tools and resources, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
· This platform is managed proactively by IUCN to meet the needs from governments and all stakeholders to take actions for species.
· The development of the GSAP SKILLS platform has been principally supported by Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, with additional resources from the Tech4Nature Initiative launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2020.
What is the Global Species Action Plan?
· It has been developed to support implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and to address the increasing biodiversity loss worldwide.
· It outlines strategic interventions and actions to conserve and sustainably manage species while ensuring equitable benefits.
Context: Recently, the GSAP SKILLS Platform was launched at the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Correct GSAP SKILLS Platform: · Global Species Action Plan (GSAP), the Species Conservation Knowledge, Information, Learning, Leverage and Sharing (SKILLS) platform brings the GSAP’s content online and allows the updating of technical tools and resources in real time.
· It aims to facilitate global collaboration and partnership, connecting decision makers, species conservation practitioners and experts at all levels.
· The platform provides real-time updates on technical tools and resources, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
· This platform is managed proactively by IUCN to meet the needs from governments and all stakeholders to take actions for species.
· The development of the GSAP SKILLS platform has been principally supported by Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, with additional resources from the Tech4Nature Initiative launched by IUCN and Huawei in 2020.
What is the Global Species Action Plan?
· It has been developed to support implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and to address the increasing biodiversity loss worldwide.
· It outlines strategic interventions and actions to conserve and sustainably manage species while ensuring equitable benefits.
Context: Recently, the GSAP SKILLS Platform was launched at the Fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, Convention on Biological Diversity.
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