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 Hornbill Festival?
- It was instituted as a post-statehood cultural consolidation initiative by the Government of India.
- It is organized exclusively by the Ao tribe of Nagaland.
Which of the statements is/are correct
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- Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The festival was launched by the Government of Nagaland in 2000 as a cultural integration effort after statehood, to safeguard tribal customs and traditions that were diminishing with modernisation. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- The festival is not organised exclusively by the Ao tribe; it involves participation from multiple Naga tribes and is organised by the Government of Nagaland. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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- Solution (d)
Explanation:
- The festival was launched by the Government of Nagaland in 2000 as a cultural integration effort after statehood, to safeguard tribal customs and traditions that were diminishing with modernisation. Hence Statement 1 is Incorrect
- The festival is not organised exclusively by the Ao tribe; it involves participation from multiple Naga tribes and is organised by the Government of Nagaland. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)?
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
- India is not a member of the IMO.
Which of the statements is/are correct
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
- IMO is indeed a specialised UN agency that sets global standards for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
India is a founding member of the IMO and actively participates in its processes. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
- IMO is indeed a specialised UN agency that sets global standards for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
India is a founding member of the IMO and actively participates in its processes. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding Norovirus Disease?
- It is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis.
- Its infection can spread through contaminated food, water, or surfaces.
- It can be effectively treated with antiviral medications.
Which of the statements is/are correct
Correct
- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Norovirus is well-known for causing acute gastroenteritis and is highly contagious. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Transmission occurs through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and also person-to-person contact. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
There are no specific antiviral medicines for norovirus; treatment is mainly supportive (hydration). Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Norovirus is well-known for causing acute gastroenteritis and is highly contagious. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Transmission occurs through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and also person-to-person contact. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
There are no specific antiviral medicines for norovirus; treatment is mainly supportive (hydration). Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Norovirus is well-known for causing acute gastroenteritis and is highly contagious. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Transmission occurs through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and also person-to-person contact. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
There are no specific antiviral medicines for norovirus; treatment is mainly supportive (hydration). Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Norovirus is well-known for causing acute gastroenteritis and is highly contagious. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Transmission occurs through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and also person-to-person contact. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
There are no specific antiviral medicines for norovirus; treatment is mainly supportive (hydration). Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
- Consider the following statements regarding the Sanchar Saathi App?
- It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications to help users track and block lost or stolen mobile phones.
- The app provides a service that allows citizens to check the number of mobile connections issued in their name.
- It enables direct interception of phone calls by users for security purposes.
How many of the above statements is/are correct
Correct
- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Sanchar Saathi helps users block or trace lost/stolen mobile phones via the CEIR system. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The app includes the TAFCOP facility, which lets users check mobile connections registered under their name. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The app does not allow any interception of phone calls; such activity is illegal for citizens. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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- Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Sanchar Saathi helps users block or trace lost/stolen mobile phones via the CEIR system. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The app includes the TAFCOP facility, which lets users check mobile connections registered under their name. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The app does not allow any interception of phone calls; such activity is illegal for citizens. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
- Exercise Ekuverin, is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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- Solution (d)
Exercise Ekuverin is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The term ‘Ekuverin’ means ‘Friends’ in the Dhivehi language.
The 14th edition was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from December 2-15, 2024. The exercise, started in 2009, is conducted alternately in India and Maldives. It focuses on enhancing interoperability in Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism operations.
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Exercise Ekuverin is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The term ‘Ekuverin’ means ‘Friends’ in the Dhivehi language.
The 14th edition was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from December 2-15, 2024. The exercise, started in 2009, is conducted alternately in India and Maldives. It focuses on enhancing interoperability in Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism operations.
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