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 regarding the Harappan Civilization:
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Cotton was cultivated in the Harappan region, and it is the earliest evidence of cotton use in the world.
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The Great Bath of Mohenjodaro is considered one of the earliest examples of public water storage and ritual architecture.
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Fire altars have been discovered at both Kalibangan and Lothal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 –: Cotton was indeed grown by the Harappans, and it is the world’s earliest known evidence of cotton cultivation. This statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro is regarded as an early example of public water tank and ritual architecture. This statement is Correct
Statement 3 –: Fire altars have been found at Kalibangan, but not at Lothal (Lothal is famous for its dockyard and bead-making). This statement is Incorrect
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Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 –: Cotton was indeed grown by the Harappans, and it is the world’s earliest known evidence of cotton cultivation. This statement is Correct
- Statement 2 –: The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro is regarded as an early example of public water tank and ritual architecture. This statement is Correct
Statement 3 –: Fire altars have been found at Kalibangan, but not at Lothal (Lothal is famous for its dockyard and bead-making). This statement is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), recently in news, is located on which river?
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydroelectric dam under construction in Ethiopia.
- It is located on the Blue Nile River, which is one of the two major tributaries of the Nile.
- The dam is designed to generate electricity for Ethiopia and the region, but it has been a source of tension with Sudan and Egypt, which are downstream countries relying on Nile water.
- The White Nile (option h) flows mainly through Uganda and South Sudan before joining the Blue Nile at Khartoum, Sudan. The other rivers, Congo and Niger, are entirely unrelated to the Nile basin.
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Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a large-scale hydroelectric dam under construction in Ethiopia.
- It is located on the Blue Nile River, which is one of the two major tributaries of the Nile.
- The dam is designed to generate electricity for Ethiopia and the region, but it has been a source of tension with Sudan and Egypt, which are downstream countries relying on Nile water.
- The White Nile (option h) flows mainly through Uganda and South Sudan before joining the Blue Nile at Khartoum, Sudan. The other rivers, Congo and Niger, are entirely unrelated to the Nile basin.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
AdFalciVax, India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine, primarily targets which parasite?
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- AdFalciVax is designed to combat malaria by targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly species of malaria parasite.
- It is a multi-stage vaccine, meaning it targets both the pre-erythrocytic stage (liver stage) and the transmission-blocking stage (in mosquitoes) of the parasite lifecycle.
- Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, and P. ovale also cause malaria, but P. falciparum is responsible for the majority of severe cases and deaths, especially in India and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- AdFalciVax is designed to combat malaria by targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly species of malaria parasite.
- It is a multi-stage vaccine, meaning it targets both the pre-erythrocytic stage (liver stage) and the transmission-blocking stage (in mosquitoes) of the parasite lifecycle.
- Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, and P. ovale also cause malaria, but P. falciparum is responsible for the majority of severe cases and deaths, especially in India and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
The UPI–UPU Integration project enhances global cross-border remittances by combining India’s digital payments platform with the international postal network.Statement II:
It integrates India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Universal Postal Union’s Interconnection Platform (IP).Statement III:
It aims to make remittances faster, safer, and more affordable, especially for migrant workers and digitally excluded communities.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution: (a)
- Statement I is the central purpose.
- Statement II explains the mechanism (how integration works).
- Statement III explains the impact (benefits).
- Together, they justify Statement I.
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Solution: (a)
- Statement I is the central purpose.
- Statement II explains the mechanism (how integration works).
- Statement III explains the impact (benefits).
- Together, they justify Statement I.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding International Literacy Day (ILD) 2025 in India:
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ILD 2025, under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” emphasized digital, civic, and financial literacy alongside traditional literacy.
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The ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram promotes literacy through community participation, hybrid learning, and availability of learning material in multiple Indian languages.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: ILD 2025 focused on digital, civic, and financial literacy along with traditional literacy. This statement is correct
Statement 2: ULLAS promotes literacy through community participation, hybrid learning, and provides learning material in 26 Indian languages, not just classroom teaching. This statement is correct
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Solution: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: ILD 2025 focused on digital, civic, and financial literacy along with traditional literacy. This statement is correct
Statement 2: ULLAS promotes literacy through community participation, hybrid learning, and provides learning material in 26 Indian languages, not just classroom teaching. This statement is correct
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