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 Indian Statistical Institute (ISI):
- ISI was founded by P.C. Mahalanobis.
- ISI is recognized as an Institution of National Importance by an Act of Parliament.
- The headquarters of ISI is located in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- ISI was indeed founded by P.C. Mahalanobis in 1931. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- ISI was declared an Institution of National Importance through the ISI Act, 1959. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The headquarters of ISI is in Kolkata, not New Delhi. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- ISI was indeed founded by P.C. Mahalanobis in 1931. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- ISI was declared an Institution of National Importance through the ISI Act, 1959. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
The headquarters of ISI is in Kolkata, not New Delhi. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Ebola virus disease:
- It is caused by an RNA virus belonging to the Filoviridae family.
- It can be transmitted through airborne routes similar to influenza.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Ebola is indeed caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the Filoviridae family. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids, not through airborne transmission like influenza. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Ebola is indeed caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the Filoviridae family. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids, not through airborne transmission like influenza. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the newly discovered Alaknanda Galaxy:
- It existed when the universe was only about 1.5 billion years old.
- It has a well-defined spiral structure with two clear spiral arms and a central bulge, similar to Milky Way Galaxy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The discovery shows Alaknanda existed when the universe was only ~1.5 billion years old — one of the earliest observed spiral galaxies. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The galaxy exhibits a textbook-like spiral structure with two well-defined arms wrapping around a bright central bulge, similar to the Milky Way. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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- Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The discovery shows Alaknanda existed when the universe was only ~1.5 billion years old — one of the earliest observed spiral galaxies. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The galaxy exhibits a textbook-like spiral structure with two well-defined arms wrapping around a bright central bulge, similar to the Milky Way. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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- Consider the following statements regarding the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP):
- It aims to convert existing diesel-powered tugboats into green tugs operating on alternative clean fuels.
- The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
- GTTP focuses on introducing and retrofitting tugboats to operate on cleaner fuels such as hydrogen, LNG, or hybrid propulsion systems. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The programme is indeed launched and managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Green Shipping Initiative. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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- Solution (a)
Explanation:
- GTTP focuses on introducing and retrofitting tugboats to operate on cleaner fuels such as hydrogen, LNG, or hybrid propulsion systems. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The programme is indeed launched and managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Green Shipping Initiative. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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- Consider the following statements regarding the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:
- Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located along the India–Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh.
- The Reserve comprises Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The one-horned rhinoceros has been successfully reintroduced in Dudhwa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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- Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Dudhwa lies in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the India–Nepal border. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The tiger reserve includes Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The reintroduction of the one-horned rhinoceros was successfully carried out in Dudhwa, making it unique among tiger reserves. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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- Solution (d)
Explanation:
- Dudhwa lies in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the India–Nepal border. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
- The tiger reserve includes Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
- The reintroduction of the one-horned rhinoceros was successfully carried out in Dudhwa, making it unique among tiger reserves. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
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