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:
Statement I: The Constitution of India permits preventive detention, but also provides certain safeguards to protect individual liberty.
Statement II: Under Article 22, a person can be detained without obtaining the opinion of an Advisory Board of judges for a maximum period of three months.
Statement III: Parliament by law can prescribe preventive detention for a period extending beyond three months, even without the approval of an Advisory Board.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Article 22 allows preventive detention but with safeguards. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Preventive detention up to 3 months does not need Advisory Board approval. This statement is correct
- Statement III: If detention exceeds 3 months, it requires Advisory Board approval (or Parliament must pass a law enabling longer detention with such review). This statement is incorrect
- Hence, only Statement II explains Statement I.
Incorrect
Solution: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement I: Article 22 allows preventive detention but with safeguards. This statement is correct
- Statement II: Preventive detention up to 3 months does not need Advisory Board approval. This statement is correct
- Statement III: If detention exceeds 3 months, it requires Advisory Board approval (or Parliament must pass a law enabling longer detention with such review). This statement is incorrect
- Hence, only Statement II explains Statement I.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to OPEC and OPEC+, consider the following pairs:
Country Membership Saudi Arabia OPEC Russia OPEC Venezuela OPEC Kazakhstan OPEC+ but not OPEC Mexico OPEC member Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia – OPEC (Founding & key member of OPEC). This is correct
- Russia – OPEC (Not in OPEC, but part of OPEC+ alliance). This is incorrect
- Venezuela – OPEC (Founding member). This is correct
- Kazakhstan – OPEC+ but not OPEC. This is correct
- Mexico – OPEC member (Mexico left OPEC in 1994; now participates in OPEC+ as non-member). This is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Saudi Arabia – OPEC (Founding & key member of OPEC). This is correct
- Russia – OPEC (Not in OPEC, but part of OPEC+ alliance). This is incorrect
- Venezuela – OPEC (Founding member). This is correct
- Kazakhstan – OPEC+ but not OPEC. This is correct
- Mexico – OPEC member (Mexico left OPEC in 1994; now participates in OPEC+ as non-member). This is incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
In the context of the draft CAFE-3 norms in India, the term “emissions pooling” refers to:
Correct
Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Draft CAFE-3 introduces emissions pooling, where two or more carmakers can pool their emissions data to collectively achieve compliance with fleet-level CO₂ standards, thereby lowering compliance costs.Incorrect
Solution: (d)
Explanation:
Draft CAFE-3 introduces emissions pooling, where two or more carmakers can pool their emissions data to collectively achieve compliance with fleet-level CO₂ standards, thereby lowering compliance costs. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs of cultural traditions and their associated States/Regions:
- Mudiyettu – Kerala
- Ramman – Uttarakhand
- Buddhist Chanting – Ladakh
- Kalbelia Dance – Rajasthan
- Brass and Copper Craft – Uttar Pradesh
- Chhath Puja – Bihar
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Mudiyettu – Kerala (ritual theatre of Goddess Bhadrakali, Kerala). This is correct
- Ramman – Uttarakhand (ritual festival theatre in Garhwal). This is correct
- Buddhist Chanting – Ladakh (sacred recitation in monasteries of Ladakh). This is correct
- Kalbelia Dance – Rajasthan (folk dance of Kalbelia community in Rajasthan). This is correct
- Brass and Copper Craft – Uttar Pradesh (the traditional craft inscribed is of Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, not UP). This is incorrect
- Chhath Puja – Bihar (though celebrated in UP, Jharkhand, and Nepal, Bihar is the cultural heartland). This is correct
Incorrect
Solution: (c)
Explanation:
- Mudiyettu – Kerala (ritual theatre of Goddess Bhadrakali, Kerala). This is correct
- Ramman – Uttarakhand (ritual festival theatre in Garhwal). This is correct
- Buddhist Chanting – Ladakh (sacred recitation in monasteries of Ladakh). This is correct
- Kalbelia Dance – Rajasthan (folk dance of Kalbelia community in Rajasthan). This is correct
- Brass and Copper Craft – Uttar Pradesh (the traditional craft inscribed is of Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, not UP). This is incorrect
- Chhath Puja – Bihar (though celebrated in UP, Jharkhand, and Nepal, Bihar is the cultural heartland). This is correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to AstroSat, India’s first space-based observatory, consider the following statements:
- It was launched in 2015 by PSLV from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
- It is designed to observe the universe in ultraviolet, optical, and X-ray wavelengths simultaneously.
- Its mission life was originally planned for 10 years, but it continues to operate beyond that.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: AstroSat was launched on 28 September 2015 by PSLV-C30 from Sriharikota. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: It is a multi-wavelength observatory, covering UV, optical, and X-ray bands simultaneously. This statement is correct
- Statement 3: Its designed mission life was 5 years, not 10; it has, however, exceeded its life and is still operational after a decade. This statement is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1: AstroSat was launched on 28 September 2015 by PSLV-C30 from Sriharikota. This statement is correct
- Statement 2: It is a multi-wavelength observatory, covering UV, optical, and X-ray bands simultaneously. This statement is correct
- Statement 3: Its designed mission life was 5 years, not 10; it has, however, exceeded its life and is still operational after a decade. This statement is incorrect
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