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 the Simlipal Tiger Reserve
- Simlipal Tiger Reserve, situated in the Eastern Ghats, is a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, National Park, and Tiger Reserve
- It is positioned within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province.
- Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Ccorrect Correct - Simlipal Tiger Reserve is indeed a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, a National Park, and a Tiger Reserve.
- It is situated within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province.
- Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Context:Tiger from Similipal forest in Odisha strays into Purulia in West Bengal
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Ccorrect Correct - Simlipal Tiger Reserve is indeed a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, a National Park, and a Tiger Reserve.
- It is situated within the Mahanadian coastal region and the Chhotanagpur biotic province.
- Simlipal boasts varied vegetation, encompassing moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Context:Tiger from Similipal forest in Odisha strays into Purulia in West Bengal
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Dark Matter
- Dark matter makes up approximately 27% of the universe’s total mass-energy density.
- The existence of dark matter was first proposed by Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
- Dark matter is responsible for the formation of galaxy clusters and superclusters.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Correct - Dark matter is estimated to make up approximately 27% of the universe’s total mass-energy density.
- Dark energy constitutes the remaining 68%.
- Ordinary matter, which includes stars, planets, and everything we can directly observe, makes up only about 5% of the universe.
- Fritz Zwicky is credited with first proposing the existence of dark matter in the 1930s.
- Dark matter plays a crucial role in the formation of large-scale structures in the universe, such as galaxy clusters and superclusters.
Context: In big update, minimum possible mass of dark matter particles revised
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 correct Incorrect Correct - Dark matter is estimated to make up approximately 27% of the universe’s total mass-energy density.
- Dark energy constitutes the remaining 68%.
- Ordinary matter, which includes stars, planets, and everything we can directly observe, makes up only about 5% of the universe.
- Fritz Zwicky is credited with first proposing the existence of dark matter in the 1930s.
- Dark matter plays a crucial role in the formation of large-scale structures in the universe, such as galaxy clusters and superclusters.
Context: In big update, minimum possible mass of dark matter particles revised
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following statements about Green Deposits is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (A)
Option Correct - Green Deposits are a type of deposit that invests in environmentally friendly projects, including renewable energy projects. While options B, C, and D may be related to sustainable practices, they are not accurate descriptions of Green Deposits.
Context: Why green deposits failed to take-off in India ( The Hindu)
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Solution (A)
Option Correct - Green Deposits are a type of deposit that invests in environmentally friendly projects, including renewable energy projects. While options B, C, and D may be related to sustainable practices, they are not accurate descriptions of Green Deposits.
Context: Why green deposits failed to take-off in India ( The Hindu)
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Starlink devices
- Starlink is a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) designed to provide high-speed internet access.
- Starlink technology is immune to weather conditions and geographical limitations, ensuring consistent connectivity.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Starlink indeed utilizes a network of satellites in LEO to provide internet connectivity.
- While Starlink offers improved coverage compared to traditional satellite internet, it can still be affected by severe weather conditions and may experience outages during periods of heavy rain, snow, or fog.
Context: Are Manipur militants using Starlink devices?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 correct Incorrect - Starlink indeed utilizes a network of satellites in LEO to provide internet connectivity.
- While Starlink offers improved coverage compared to traditional satellite internet, it can still be affected by severe weather conditions and may experience outages during periods of heavy rain, snow, or fog.
Context: Are Manipur militants using Starlink devices?
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the MGNREGS
It guarantees 100 days of wage-employment in a year to rural BPL households only.
It provides unemployment allowance to workers who do not get employment within 15 days of applying.
Choose the correct statements:Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - MGNREGA guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.1 It is not restricted to BPL (Below Poverty Line) households
- It provides unemployment allowance to workers who do not get employment within 15 days of applying.
Context: Half of MGNREGS sites inspected in Bengal showed flaws: RTI reply
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect correct - MGNREGA guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.1 It is not restricted to BPL (Below Poverty Line) households
- It provides unemployment allowance to workers who do not get employment within 15 days of applying.
Context: Half of MGNREGS sites inspected in Bengal showed flaws: RTI reply
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