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
- The MISHTI Scheme, recently in news, primarily aims to:
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Solution (c)
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- MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) was announced in Union Budget 2023–24.
- It aims to restore and develop mangrove forests across India’s coastal areas and saltpan lands through convergence of CAMPA Fund, MGNREGS, and other schemes.
- The scheme emphasizes community participation and livelihood generation through mangrove-based ecosystem services.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) was announced in Union Budget 2023–24.
- It aims to restore and develop mangrove forests across India’s coastal areas and saltpan lands through convergence of CAMPA Fund, MGNREGS, and other schemes.
- The scheme emphasizes community participation and livelihood generation through mangrove-based ecosystem services.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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With reference to the Great Nicobar Island Project, consider the following statements:
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It includes a transhipment port, a Greenfield airport, a power plant, and a township.
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The project requires no diversion of forest or tribal reserve land.
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It aims to strengthen India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The project involves an international container transhipment terminal, an airport, a power plant, and township development. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- It involves diversion of forest land (over 130 sq. km) and overlaps with parts of a tribal reserve. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
It seeks to enhance India’s connectivity and strategic foothold near the Malacca Strait. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The project involves an international container transhipment terminal, an airport, a power plant, and township development. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- It involves diversion of forest land (over 130 sq. km) and overlaps with parts of a tribal reserve. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
It seeks to enhance India’s connectivity and strategic foothold near the Malacca Strait. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- The recently developed CRYODIL technology, seen in news, is related to:
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- CRYODIL, developed by ICAR–NIANP, Bengaluru, is a ready-to-use, egg yolk-free semen extender designed to enhance the shelf life (up to 18 months) and fertility of stored buffalo semen.
- It eliminates the biosecurity risks and contamination associated with traditional egg-yolk-based extenders.
- The innovation supports large-scale artificial insemination and aligns with national livestock improvement schemes such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Dairy Plan.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
- CRYODIL, developed by ICAR–NIANP, Bengaluru, is a ready-to-use, egg yolk-free semen extender designed to enhance the shelf life (up to 18 months) and fertility of stored buffalo semen.
- It eliminates the biosecurity risks and contamination associated with traditional egg-yolk-based extenders.
- The innovation supports large-scale artificial insemination and aligns with national livestock improvement schemes such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and National Dairy Plan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the Maha MedTech Mission, consider the following statements:
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It is a joint initiative of ANRF, ICMR, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to boost indigenous MedTech innovation.
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It offers milestone-based funding up to ₹25 crore per project, extendable to ₹50 crore in special cases.
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It focuses only on diagnostic technologies, excluding surgical and assistive devices.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Mission is a collaboration between ANRF, ICMR, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Funding ranges from ₹5–25 crore, extendable to ₹50 crore for exceptional projects. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The Mission covers diagnostics, medical devices, implants, surgical tools, AI-based health solutions, etc.—not limited to diagnostics. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The Mission is a collaboration between ANRF, ICMR, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Funding ranges from ₹5–25 crore, extendable to ₹50 crore for exceptional projects. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The Mission covers diagnostics, medical devices, implants, surgical tools, AI-based health solutions, etc.—not limited to diagnostics. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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With reference to ‘Vande Mataram’, consider the following statements:
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The song Vande Mataram was first sung at the 1905 Banaras session of the Indian National Congress.
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It was composed in Sanskrit by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and later included in his novel Anandamath.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Vande Mataram was first sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta by Rabindranath Tagore, not at the 1905 Banaras session. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
It was composed in Sanskrit and Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Vande Mataram was first sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta by Rabindranath Tagore, not at the 1905 Banaras session. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
It was composed in Sanskrit and Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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