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
Q.1) Chattergala Pass, which was seen in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Chattergala Pass falls on the boundary of the Doda and Kathua districts in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Bhaderwah (Neeru river valley) in Doda district with Basohli (Shiwalik hills) in Kathua district. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 10,500 feet in the Middle Himalayas. It is tucked in the Chamba-doda ranges of the greater Himalayas. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Chattergala Pass falls on the boundary of the Doda and Kathua districts in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It connects Bhaderwah (Neeru river valley) in Doda district with Basohli (Shiwalik hills) in Kathua district. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 10,500 feet in the Middle Himalayas. It is tucked in the Chamba-doda ranges of the greater Himalayas. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), which was in news recently:
- It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
- The inaugural edition of IONS was held in Feb 2008 at New Delhi.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues. It was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. The inaugural edition of IONS was held in Feb 2008 at New Delhi, with the Indian Navy as the Chair for two years (2008–2010). It endeavours to generate a flow of information between naval professionals that would lead to common understanding and possibly cooperative solutions on the way ahead. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues. It was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. The inaugural edition of IONS was held in Feb 2008 at New Delhi, with the Indian Navy as the Chair for two years (2008–2010). It endeavours to generate a flow of information between naval professionals that would lead to common understanding and possibly cooperative solutions on the way ahead. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards, which was in news recently:
- These are a series of civilian life-saving honours presented by the Government of India for meritorious acts of courage in saving a person’s life.
- Originally instituted in 2001 as an offshoot of the Shaurya Chakra series, these awards are traditionally announced on Republic Day
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Jeevan Raksha Padak awards are a series of civilian life-saving honours presented by the Government of India for meritorious acts of courage in saving a person’s life. Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Originally instituted in 1961 as an offshoot of the Ashoka Chakra series, these awards are traditionally announced on Republic Day. The decoration of the award consists of a Medal, Certificate, along with a one-time monetary allowance: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (₹2 lakh), Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam (₹1.5 lakh) and Jeevan Raksha (₹1 lakh). Hence, statement 2 is not correct
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
- The Jeevan Raksha Padak awards are a series of civilian life-saving honours presented by the Government of India for meritorious acts of courage in saving a person’s life. Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Originally instituted in 1961 as an offshoot of the Ashoka Chakra series, these awards are traditionally announced on Republic Day. The decoration of the award consists of a Medal, Certificate, along with a one-time monetary allowance: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (₹2 lakh), Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam (₹1.5 lakh) and Jeevan Raksha (₹1 lakh). Hence, statement 2 is not correct
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Recently, Bacillus subtilis was declared as the ‘State microbe’ of?
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Recently, Kerala officially declared Bacillus subtilis as ‘State microbe’. It is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can grow in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments. It is a type of probiotic (“good” bacteria) found naturally in the human gut. It’s also found in fermented foods. It is mostly found in soil and vegetation with an optimal growth temperature from 25-35 degrees Celsius. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Recently, Kerala officially declared Bacillus subtilis as ‘State microbe’. It is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can grow in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments. It is a type of probiotic (“good” bacteria) found naturally in the human gut. It’s also found in fermented foods. It is mostly found in soil and vegetation with an optimal growth temperature from 25-35 degrees Celsius. Hence, option b is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Pygmy Hog, which was in news recently:
- It is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world.
- It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’.
- It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ according to the IUCN Red List.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Pygmy Hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is currently found only in Assam, India. Its primary strongholds are grasslands of Manas National Park and Orang National Park. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
It is an indicator species as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat. Its presence reflects the health of the Terai-Duar ecosystem. It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ according to the IUCN Red List. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Pygmy Hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is currently found only in Assam, India. Its primary strongholds are grasslands of Manas National Park and Orang National Park. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
It is an indicator species as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat. Its presence reflects the health of the Terai-Duar ecosystem. It is classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ according to the IUCN Red List. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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