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
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With reference to the FASAL project in India, consider the following statements:
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It utilizes a combination of remote sensing, agro-meteorology, and ground-based observations for pre-harvest crop production forecasting.
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It is implemented by the Indian Meteorological Department in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agro-meteorology, and Land-based observations) uses satellite data, weather inputs, and field observations to estimate crop yields before harvest. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 : FASAL is implemented by the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) under the Ministry of Agriculture, not the Indian Meteorological Department. It collaborates with ISRO and other institutions. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : FASAL (Forecasting Agricultural Output using Space, Agro-meteorology, and Land-based observations) uses satellite data, weather inputs, and field observations to estimate crop yields before harvest. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 : FASAL is implemented by the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) under the Ministry of Agriculture, not the Indian Meteorological Department. It collaborates with ISRO and other institutions. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
BHASKAR platform, recently seen in the news, is related to:
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
BHASKAR (Bharat Startup Knowledge & Analytical Repository) is a digital platform launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India initiative.
- It serves as a centralized national startup database and knowledge repository,
- Aims to facilitate research, policymaking, and collaboration by offering data, trends, and insights about India’s startup ecosystem.
BHASKAR enables government departments, academia, investors, and entrepreneurs to access reliable data, improving transparency and informed decision-making.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
BHASKAR (Bharat Startup Knowledge & Analytical Repository) is a digital platform launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Startup India initiative.
- It serves as a centralized national startup database and knowledge repository,
- Aims to facilitate research, policymaking, and collaboration by offering data, trends, and insights about India’s startup ecosystem.
BHASKAR enables government departments, academia, investors, and entrepreneurs to access reliable data, improving transparency and informed decision-making.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the National Film Awards in India, consider the following statements:
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The first National Film Awards were presented in 1954, and the Marathi film Shyamchi Aai won the President’s Gold Medal for Best Feature Film.
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The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), established in 1973, is responsible for organizing the National Film Awards.
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A film must be certified by the Central Board of Film Certification in the calendar year preceding the award to be eligible for the National Film Awards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : Shyamchi Aai won the first top honor in 1954. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2: The DFF organizes the National Film Awards since its establishment in 1973. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 3: Only films certified by the CBFC in the preceding calendar year are eligible for that year’s awards. Hence the statement is correct
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 : Shyamchi Aai won the first top honor in 1954. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2: The DFF organizes the National Film Awards since its establishment in 1973. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 3: Only films certified by the CBFC in the preceding calendar year are eligible for that year’s awards. Hence the statement is correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the historical development and ideology of the Arya Samaj movement in India, consider the following statements:
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Arya Samaj emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against both western colonial influence and certain orthodox Hindu practices.
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One of the central aims of Arya Samaj was to promote Vedic dharma and reject idol worship and rituals associated with Puranic Hinduism.
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Arya Samaj played a significant role in the nationalist movement by supporting complete swaraj and aligning closely with the Indian National Congress from its inception.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Arya Samaj, founded in 1875, was a reformist Hindu movement opposing both colonial domination and regressive Hindu customs. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2 : It emphasized return to the Vedas, rejected idol worship, and criticized ritualistic practices. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 3: While Arya Samaj contributed to social reform and indirectly influenced nationalism, it was not aligned with the Indian National Congress from its inception, and its primary focus remained religious and social rather than political. Hence the statement is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Arya Samaj, founded in 1875, was a reformist Hindu movement opposing both colonial domination and regressive Hindu customs. Hence the statement is correct
- Statement 2 : It emphasized return to the Vedas, rejected idol worship, and criticized ritualistic practices. Hence the statement is correct
Statement 3: While Arya Samaj contributed to social reform and indirectly influenced nationalism, it was not aligned with the Indian National Congress from its inception, and its primary focus remained religious and social rather than political. Hence the statement is incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The recently announced ISRO–BlueBird collaboration involves the launch of a satellite designed primarily to:
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Solution: (b)
Explanation: The BlueBird Block 2 satellite is being launched to offer voice and broadband services directly from space to regular smartphones, eliminating the need for ground infrastructure.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation: The BlueBird Block 2 satellite is being launched to offer voice and broadband services directly from space to regular smartphones, eliminating the need for ground infrastructure.
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