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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Consider the following statements regarding Dal Lake:
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Dal Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Jammu & Kashmir.
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It is famous for its floating gardens, locally known as Rad.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Dal Lake is the second-largest lake in Jammu & Kashmir, after Wular Lake. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 2: Dal Lake is famous for its floating gardens (Rad), where vegetables and flowers are cultivated on rafts of aquatic vegetation. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Dal Lake is the second-largest lake in Jammu & Kashmir, after Wular Lake. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 2: Dal Lake is famous for its floating gardens (Rad), where vegetables and flowers are cultivated on rafts of aquatic vegetation. Hence the statement is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Sustainable Power 1404, recently in news, refers to:
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Sustainable Power 1404 is the name of Iran’s first major naval exercise after its June 2025 conflict with Israel. Conducted in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, the drill involved warships, coastal missile batteries, drones, and electronic warfare systems. Cruise missiles like Nasir and Qadir were test-fired at sea targets.Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
Sustainable Power 1404 is the name of Iran’s first major naval exercise after its June 2025 conflict with Israel. Conducted in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, the drill involved warships, coastal missile batteries, drones, and electronic warfare systems. Cruise missiles like Nasir and Qadir were test-fired at sea targets. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to the Piprahwa Gems, consider the following statements:
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Their discovery provides one of the earliest archaeological evidences directly linked to the historical Buddha, unlike earlier relics based largely on textual traditions.
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The Piprahwa stupa is associated with the Sakya clan, thereby connecting the relics with both the Buddha’s personal lineage and the Buddhist practice of relic enshrinement.
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The 2025 repatriation represents the first-ever case of India reclaiming Buddhist artefacts from abroad through diplomatic intervention.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Piprahwa relics are crucial because they link Buddhism to tangible archaeology, not just scriptures. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Sakya connection makes the find both personal to the Buddha and symbolic for Buddhist relic culture. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: India has previously reclaimed Buddhist relics from countries like Myanmar and Sri Lanka; Piprahwa is not the first, though it is a landmark case. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Piprahwa relics are crucial because they link Buddhism to tangible archaeology, not just scriptures. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: The Sakya connection makes the find both personal to the Buddha and symbolic for Buddhist relic culture. Hence the statement is Correct
Statement 3: India has previously reclaimed Buddhist relics from countries like Myanmar and Sri Lanka; Piprahwa is not the first, though it is a landmark case. Hence the statement is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order:
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Quit India Movement launched
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INA Trials at Red Fort began
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Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
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Cabinet Mission Plan announced
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Quit India Movement → Aug 1942
- INA Trials → Nov 1945
- RIN Mutiny → Feb 1946
Cabinet Mission Plan → May 1946
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Quit India Movement → Aug 1942
- INA Trials → Nov 1945
- RIN Mutiny → Feb 1946
Cabinet Mission Plan → May 1946
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD):
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It was established in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO as an intergovernmental organization.
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Its headquarters are located in Bangkok, Thailand.
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India is both a founding member and has twice held the Chairmanship of its Executive Board.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: AIBD was established in 1977 under UNESCO. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Headquarters are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, not Bangkok. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: India is a founding member and held the Chairmanship in 2016 and 2025. Hence the statement is Correct
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: AIBD was established in 1977 under UNESCO. Hence the statement is Correct
- Statement 2: Headquarters are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, not Bangkok. Hence the statement is Incorrect
Statement 3: India is a founding member and held the Chairmanship in 2016 and 2025. Hence the statement is Correct
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