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
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala, located on the banks of Periyar River. Thattekad bird sanctuary is also known as Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary, named after Dr Salim Ali, the best known ornithologist in India. The sanctuary, which spreads across the foot of western Ghats , was notified in 1983 based on previous recommendation by Dr. Salim Ali.
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Solution (a)
Option (a) is correct: Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala, located on the banks of Periyar River. Thattekad bird sanctuary is also known as Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary, named after Dr Salim Ali, the best known ornithologist in India. The sanctuary, which spreads across the foot of western Ghats , was notified in 1983 based on previous recommendation by Dr. Salim Ali.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
- Lipulekh Pass, which was in news recently, is located in?
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Solution (b)
Option (b) is correct: The Lipulekh Pass, located in Uttarakhand, India, at 5,334 meters, is a vital high-altitude mountain pass connecting the Kumaon region with Tibet (China) near the India-Nepal-China trijunction. It serves as a key route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and, since 1992, has served as a border trade point.
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Solution (b)
Option (b) is correct: The Lipulekh Pass, located in Uttarakhand, India, at 5,334 meters, is a vital high-altitude mountain pass connecting the Kumaon region with Tibet (China) near the India-Nepal-China trijunction. It serves as a key route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and, since 1992, has served as a border trade point.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about NAVYA Initiative, which was in news recently:
- It aims to empower adolescent girls aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts by equipping them with relevant skills for socio-economic independence.
- It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) aims to empower adolescent girls (AGs) aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts by equipping them with relevant skills for socio-economic independence. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
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Solution (c)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) aims to empower adolescent girls (AGs) aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts by equipping them with relevant skills for socio-economic independence. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Didayi Tribe, which was in news recently:
- It is an indigenous tribal community residing in Rajasthan.
- They are one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
- They belong to the Proto-Australoid racial stock.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Didayi tribe, also known as the Didai people or Didiya tribe, is an indigenous tribal community residing in the Malkanagiri district of Odisha. They live in small, remote forest villages, often in the Eastern Ghats hills. Villages have a traditional council of elders that settles disputes.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: They are one of 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha. They belong to the Proto-Australoid racial stock. They speak a language which has been included under the Austroasiatic language family. The Didayi’s social structure is patriarchal, and their religious beliefs are rooted in animism, with a deep reverence for the natural world.
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Solution (c)
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Didayi tribe, also known as the Didai people or Didiya tribe, is an indigenous tribal community residing in the Malkanagiri district of Odisha. They live in small, remote forest villages, often in the Eastern Ghats hills. Villages have a traditional council of elders that settles disputes.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: They are one of 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha. They belong to the Proto-Australoid racial stock. They speak a language which has been included under the Austroasiatic language family. The Didayi’s social structure is patriarchal, and their religious beliefs are rooted in animism, with a deep reverence for the natural world.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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- Consider the following statements about Agni-5 Missile, which was in news recently:
- It is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) capability.
- It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- It is one of India’s most advanced long-range missiles, capable of striking targets well beyond 5,000 kilometers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Solution (d)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Agni-5 Missile is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capability. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Statement 3 is correct: It is one of India’s most advanced long-range missiles, capable of striking targets well beyond 5,000 kilometers. It is designed with modern navigation, guidance, warhead, and engine technologies and strengthens India’s strategic deterrence capability. It is capable of carrying and firing up to three nuclear warheads simultaneously.
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Solution (d)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Agni-5 Missile is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capability. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Statement 3 is correct: It is one of India’s most advanced long-range missiles, capable of striking targets well beyond 5,000 kilometers. It is designed with modern navigation, guidance, warhead, and engine technologies and strengthens India’s strategic deterrence capability. It is capable of carrying and firing up to three nuclear warheads simultaneously.
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