IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
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- Consider the following statements regarding the HAMMER (AASM) weapon system:
- It is an air-to-surface precision-guided munition developed by France.
- It can be launched from both fighter aircraft and helicopters.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Explanation:
- HAMMER (AASM) is a French air-to-surface precision-guided weapon designed by Safran. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
HAMMER is integrated mainly on fighter aircraft (e.g., Rafale) and is not designed for helicopter launch. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Explanation:
- HAMMER (AASM) is a French air-to-surface precision-guided weapon designed by Safran. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
HAMMER is integrated mainly on fighter aircraft (e.g., Rafale) and is not designed for helicopter launch. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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- Consider the following statements regarding the Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM):
- It is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
- Its headquarters is located in Tehran, Iran.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Explanation:
- APDIM functions as a regional institution under UNESCAP focusing on disaster risk information management. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
APDIM is headquartered in Tehran, Iran. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- APDIM functions as a regional institution under UNESCAP focusing on disaster risk information management. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
APDIM is headquartered in Tehran, Iran. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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- The Hayli Gubbi Volcano is located in which of the following countries?
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• The Hayli Gubbi (Hayli Gubi) Volcano is part of the Afar volcanic region of Ethiopia. Hence the answer is Correct
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Explanation:
• The Hayli Gubbi (Hayli Gubi) Volcano is part of the Afar volcanic region of Ethiopia. Hence the answer is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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- Consider the following statements regarding the Special Leave Petition (SLP):
- An SLP can be filed only against the judgments of High Courts.
- The Supreme Court can grant special leave in any matter except those related to Armed Forces tribunals.
- Article 136 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to entertain SLPs.
How many of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
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Explanation:
- Article 136 permits special leave to appeal “from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order … passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India,” so SLPs are not limited to High Courts. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- Article 136(2) expressly excludes judgments/orders of courts or tribunals constituted under any law relating to the Armed Forces from its scope, so SLP cannot lie against them. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Article 136 is the constitutional provision that vests the Supreme Court with the power to grant special leave to appeal. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Explanation:
- Article 136 permits special leave to appeal “from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence or order … passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India,” so SLPs are not limited to High Courts. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- Article 136(2) expressly excludes judgments/orders of courts or tribunals constituted under any law relating to the Armed Forces from its scope, so SLP cannot lie against them. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Article 136 is the constitutional provision that vests the Supreme Court with the power to grant special leave to appeal. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Consider the following statements regarding Bharat NCAP:
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Vehicles tested under Bharat NCAP must comply with AIS-197, which aligns Indian crash-test protocols with select Global NCAP elements.
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Participation of manufacturers in Bharat NCAP is mandatory for all passenger vehicles sold in India.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
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- Bharat NCAP relies on AIS-197 as its technical standard, incorporating certain harmonized elements from Global NCAP while retaining India-specific parameters. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Participation in Bharat NCAP is voluntary, not mandatory for manufacturers. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Bharat NCAP relies on AIS-197 as its technical standard, incorporating certain harmonized elements from Global NCAP while retaining India-specific parameters. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
Participation in Bharat NCAP is voluntary, not mandatory for manufacturers. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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