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 Kuno National Park, consider the following statements:
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Kuno National Park was upgraded to a national park in 2018.
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Kuno National Park is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh along the banks of the Ganges River.
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The park is a key site for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India under “Project Cheetah.”
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
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- The area was initially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1981 and later upgraded to a national park in 2018. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Kuno National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh, not Uttar Pradesh, and it is not located along the Ganges River. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
- Kuno National Park is the primary site selected for the reintroduction of cheetahs under India’s cheetah translocation programme. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- The area was initially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1981 and later upgraded to a national park in 2018. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Kuno National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh, not Uttar Pradesh, and it is not located along the Ganges River. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
- Kuno National Park is the primary site selected for the reintroduction of cheetahs under India’s cheetah translocation programme. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Sentinel-6B is primarily associated with which of the following scientific missions?
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Solution (c)
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Sentinel-6B, part of the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission, is designed to provide highly accurate measurements of global sea-level rise and ocean topography, continuing the long-term record of satellite altimetry.
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Solution (c)
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Sentinel-6B, part of the Copernicus Sentinel-6 mission, is designed to provide highly accurate measurements of global sea-level rise and ocean topography, continuing the long-term record of satellite altimetry.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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With reference to African Swine Fever consider the following statements:
- It is caused by a DNA virus that affects domestic and wild pigs but does not infect humans.
- It has a high mortality rate and currently has no approved vaccine for commercial use.
- It is primarily transmitted through mosquitoes, making it a vector-borne disease.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- ASF is caused by a DNA virus (Asfarviridae) and affects pigs only; humans are not susceptible. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- ASF is highly fatal and, as of now, no widely approved commercial vaccine exists. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
ASF spreads through direct contact, contaminated feed, and fomites; it is not mosquito-borne. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- ASF is caused by a DNA virus (Asfarviridae) and affects pigs only; humans are not susceptible. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- ASF is highly fatal and, as of now, no widely approved commercial vaccine exists. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
ASF spreads through direct contact, contaminated feed, and fomites; it is not mosquito-borne. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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With reference to the Raulane Festival, consider the following statements:
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The festival, about 5,000 years old, is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh.
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Two men enact a groom and bride performing a ritual dance.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The festival is celebrated in the Kalpa area of Kinnaur and is believed to be around 5,000 years old. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The ritual includes two men symbolically acting as a groom (Raula) and a bride (Raulane) performing a dance in honour of the Sauni fairies. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The festival is celebrated in the Kalpa area of Kinnaur and is believed to be around 5,000 years old. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
The ritual includes two men symbolically acting as a groom (Raula) and a bride (Raulane) performing a dance in honour of the Sauni fairies. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Birsa-101, recently in news, is associated with which of the following?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Birsa-101 is India’s first fully indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, designed specifically for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD is caused by a single-point mutation in the beta-globin gene, which leads to abnormal haemoglobin formation and sickling of red blood cells.
Birsa-101 works by editing the patient’s own hematopoietic stem cells using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system. Scientists extract the patient’s stem cells, correct the faulty gene in a controlled laboratory environment, and then infuse the corrected cells back into the patient. These edited stem cells can then produce healthy red blood cells over time.
The therapy is developed by the CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and represents a major milestone because it reduces dependence on expensive imported gene therapies. It also opens the door to accessible, affordable genetic treatments in India for SCD, a disease highly prevalent among tribal communities.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Birsa-101 is India’s first fully indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, designed specifically for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD is caused by a single-point mutation in the beta-globin gene, which leads to abnormal haemoglobin formation and sickling of red blood cells.
Birsa-101 works by editing the patient’s own hematopoietic stem cells using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system. Scientists extract the patient’s stem cells, correct the faulty gene in a controlled laboratory environment, and then infuse the corrected cells back into the patient. These edited stem cells can then produce healthy red blood cells over time.
The therapy is developed by the CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and represents a major milestone because it reduces dependence on expensive imported gene therapies. It also opens the door to accessible, affordable genetic treatments in India for SCD, a disease highly prevalent among tribal communities.
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