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) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National One Health Mission (NOHM)’ of India:
- It was approved through the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the implementing agency.
- Its Executive Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The NOHM was approved through the PM-STIAC.
- Statement 2 is correct: ICMR is the implementing agency.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Executive Committee is chaired by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
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Q.1) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The NOHM was approved through the PM-STIAC.
- Statement 2 is correct: ICMR is the implementing agency.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Executive Committee is chaired by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) With reference to the ‘One Health’ concept, consider the following statements:
- The term gained prominence after the SARS epidemic in 2003-2004.
- The Manhattan Principles (2004) explicitly recognized the link between human and animal health.
- The One Health Joint Plan of Action (2022-2026) was launched by the Quadripartite including WHO, FAO, UNEP, and World Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: One Health gained prominence following the SARS epidemic in 2003-2004.
- Statement 2 is correct: The 2004 Manhattan Principles recognized the human-animal health link.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Quadripartite includes FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH (formerly OIE) , not the World Bank.
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Q.2) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: One Health gained prominence following the SARS epidemic in 2003-2004.
- Statement 2 is correct: The 2004 Manhattan Principles recognized the human-animal health link.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Quadripartite includes FAO, UNEP, WHO, and WOAH (formerly OIE) , not the World Bank.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, is historically known as ‘Hind di Chadar’ because he:
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Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The title ‘Hind di Chadar’ (Shield of India) was given to Guru Tegh Bahadur for defending religious freedom and opposing forced conversion. He was executed in 1675 by Aurangzeb after Kashmiri Pandits sought his help.
- Option A is incorrect: The Khalsa was founded by his son, Guru Gobind Singh.
- Option B is incorrect: Only 115/116 of his hymns are in Guru Granth Sahib; he did not write the entire scripture.
- Option D is incorrect: The Golden Temple was built by Guru Arjan Dev.
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Q.3) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- The title ‘Hind di Chadar’ (Shield of India) was given to Guru Tegh Bahadur for defending religious freedom and opposing forced conversion. He was executed in 1675 by Aurangzeb after Kashmiri Pandits sought his help.
- Option A is incorrect: The Khalsa was founded by his son, Guru Gobind Singh.
- Option B is incorrect: Only 115/116 of his hymns are in Guru Granth Sahib; he did not write the entire scripture.
- Option D is incorrect: The Golden Temple was built by Guru Arjan Dev.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Mahatma Jyotirao Phule dedicated his famous book Gulamgiri (Slavery) to:
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule dedicated Gulamgiri (1873) to the American abolitionist movement, drawing a parallel between the oppression of African Americans and caste-based oppression in India.Why other options are incorrect:
- B) Ambedkar was born later (1891).
- C) Dedication was to Americans, not British Parliament.
- D) Savitribai Phule was his wife and reform partner, not the dedicatee.
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule dedicated Gulamgiri (1873) to the American abolitionist movement, drawing a parallel between the oppression of African Americans and caste-based oppression in India.Why other options are incorrect:
- B) Ambedkar was born later (1891).
- C) Dedication was to Americans, not British Parliament.
- D) Savitribai Phule was his wife and reform partner, not the dedicatee.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) What is the primary advantage of Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) over terrestrial solar power, as mentioned in the document?
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Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
A key benefit of SBSP is its ability to generate electricity continuously. Unlike solar panels on Earth, which are limited by the day-night cycle, cloud cover, and atmospheric interference, SBSP satellites in high orbits (like geostationary orbit) are exposed to sunlight nearly 24/7.
Multiple sources confirm that this leads to a very high “capacity factor”—a measure of actual output over time—of around 90% to 99%. This is significantly higher than terrestrial solar, which typically operates at a capacity factor of only 15-35%.
- Why other options are incorrect:
- A) It requires no maintenance: SBSP systems would require maintenance, and because they are in space, repairs or upgrades would be extremely complex and costly.
- C) It is cheaper than terrestrial solar: Currently, the opposite is true. Due to high launch costs and complex orbital construction, the cost of building SBSP is astronomically higher than building solar farms on Earth.
- D) It uses no transmission infrastructure: SBSP requires a ground-based receiver (a rectenna) and wireless transmission technology to send energy to Earth, which is a significant piece of infrastructure.
Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
A key benefit of SBSP is its ability to generate electricity continuously. Unlike solar panels on Earth, which are limited by the day-night cycle, cloud cover, and atmospheric interference, SBSP satellites in high orbits (like geostationary orbit) are exposed to sunlight nearly 24/7.
Multiple sources confirm that this leads to a very high “capacity factor”—a measure of actual output over time—of around 90% to 99%. This is significantly higher than terrestrial solar, which typically operates at a capacity factor of only 15-35%.
- Why other options are incorrect:
- A) It requires no maintenance: SBSP systems would require maintenance, and because they are in space, repairs or upgrades would be extremely complex and costly.
- C) It is cheaper than terrestrial solar: Currently, the opposite is true. Due to high launch costs and complex orbital construction, the cost of building SBSP is astronomically higher than building solar farms on Earth.
- D) It uses no transmission infrastructure: SBSP requires a ground-based receiver (a rectenna) and wireless transmission technology to send energy to Earth, which is a significant piece of infrastructure.
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