IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Global long-term bond yields have recently climbed to their highest level in nearly two decades, driven by rising global inflation expectations following the Iran war. What is the relationship between bond prices and bond yields?
Correct
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Bond prices and bond yields have an inverse relationship – when bond prices fall, yields rise, and when bond prices rise, yields fall.
- The surge in yields is driven by rising global inflation expectations following the Iran war, which has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz (25-30% of global oil passes through) and sent Brent crude above 110 barrel (up from 70 pre-war).
- The average yield on sovereign debt due in 10 years or more is the highest since July 2008, with the 30-year US Treasury yield climbing to its highest level since 2007.
- Foreign investors have accelerated selling in Asian equities in response, with net outflows of $24.75 billion so far in May 2026.
Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect. UPSC tests this inverse relationship.
Why this question?
Tests the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields – a core Economy concept.Why important for UPSC?
Bond markets and monetary policy appear in Economy (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024).Incorrect
Q.1) Solution (b)
Explanation:
- Bond prices and bond yields have an inverse relationship – when bond prices fall, yields rise, and when bond prices rise, yields fall.
- The surge in yields is driven by rising global inflation expectations following the Iran war, which has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz (25-30% of global oil passes through) and sent Brent crude above 110 barrel (up from 70 pre-war).
- The average yield on sovereign debt due in 10 years or more is the highest since July 2008, with the 30-year US Treasury yield climbing to its highest level since 2007.
- Foreign investors have accelerated selling in Asian equities in response, with net outflows of $24.75 billion so far in May 2026.
Options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect. UPSC tests this inverse relationship.
Why this question?
Tests the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields – a core Economy concept.Why important for UPSC?
Bond markets and monetary policy appear in Economy (Prelims 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024). -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) Assertion (A): The UMMID Programme is India‘s first comprehensive national effort to address inherited genetic disorders through diagnosis, counselling, prevention, training, and public health awareness.
Reason (R): The programme supports the implementation of the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021, which defines a rare disease in India as having a prevalence of less than 1 in 10,000 population.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the policy framework that UMMID supports.- Assertion A is true: The UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme is India‘s first comprehensive national effort to address inherited genetic disorders through an integrated approach encompassing diagnosis, counselling, prevention, training, and public health awareness.
- Reason R is true: The programme supports the implementation of the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021, which defines a rare disease in India as having a prevalence of less than 1 in 10,000 population.
The NPRD 2021 categorises rare diseases into three groups: Group 1 (curable with one-time treatment), Group 2 (requiring long-term treatment), and Group 3 (no curative treatment but manageable). Financial support up to ₹20 lakh is provided for Group 1 diseases under PM-JAY. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this definition.
Why this question?
Tests the Indian definition of rare disease (1 in 10,000) – a factual trap (students may confuse with WHO definition).Why important for UPSC?
Rare diseases and health policy appear in Social Justice and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026).Incorrect
Q.2) Solution (a)
Explanation:
Both A and R are true, and R explains the policy framework that UMMID supports.- Assertion A is true: The UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme is India‘s first comprehensive national effort to address inherited genetic disorders through an integrated approach encompassing diagnosis, counselling, prevention, training, and public health awareness.
- Reason R is true: The programme supports the implementation of the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) 2021, which defines a rare disease in India as having a prevalence of less than 1 in 10,000 population.
The NPRD 2021 categorises rare diseases into three groups: Group 1 (curable with one-time treatment), Group 2 (requiring long-term treatment), and Group 3 (no curative treatment but manageable). Financial support up to ₹20 lakh is provided for Group 1 diseases under PM-JAY. Option (a) is correct. UPSC tests this definition.
Why this question?
Tests the Indian definition of rare disease (1 in 10,000) – a factual trap (students may confuse with WHO definition).Why important for UPSC?
Rare diseases and health policy appear in Social Justice and Science & Tech (Prelims 2024, 2026). -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) With reference to Muga Silk, consider the following statements:
- It is produced from the silkworm Antheraea assamensis.
- The silkworm is reared primarily on Som and Soalu plants.
- Muga silk production is geographically confined mainly to the Brahmaputra Valley.
- It received Geographical Indication (GI) status under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Muga silk, popularly known as Assam’s “Golden Silk,” is produced from the semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm Antheraea assamensis. The worms feed mainly on Som (Machilus bombycina) and Soalu (Litsaea polyantha) plants. Its production is culturally and geographically associated with the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the GI tag was granted under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, not under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
UPSC frequently creates confusion between biodiversity protection laws and intellectual property legislation related to traditional products and indigenous knowledge systems.
Why this question?
Creates confusion between GI law, biodiversity law, and traditional knowledge protection.Why important for UPSC?
GI-tagged products and cultural geography are recurring prelims themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Pashmina, Basmati, and traditional handicrafts.Incorrect
Q.3) Solution (a)
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Muga silk, popularly known as Assam’s “Golden Silk,” is produced from the semi-domesticated multivoltine silkworm Antheraea assamensis. The worms feed mainly on Som (Machilus bombycina) and Soalu (Litsaea polyantha) plants. Its production is culturally and geographically associated with the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam.
- Statement 4 is incorrect because the GI tag was granted under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, not under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
UPSC frequently creates confusion between biodiversity protection laws and intellectual property legislation related to traditional products and indigenous knowledge systems.
Why this question?
Creates confusion between GI law, biodiversity law, and traditional knowledge protection.Why important for UPSC?
GI-tagged products and cultural geography are recurring prelims themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Pashmina, Basmati, and traditional handicrafts. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Ebola Virus Disease (EVD):
- Fruit bats are regarded as the natural hosts of the Ebola virus.
- Ebola virus belongs to the family Filoviridae.
- The approved Ebola vaccine rVSV-ZEBOV is effective against all known species of Ebolavirus.
- Ebola was first identified near the Ebola River in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Fruit bats are considered the natural reservoir hosts of the Ebola virus. The virus belongs to the family Filoviridae, which also includes Marburg virus. Ebola was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaire).
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the rVSV-ZEBOV (Ervebo) vaccine is specifically designed against the Zaire strain of Ebola virus and not all known Ebolavirus species.
UPSC often frames questions by extending partially correct scientific facts into exaggerated universal claims, making elimination through scientific precision essential.
Why this question?
Uses overgeneralization trap regarding vaccine effectiveness across virus strains.Why important for UPSC?
WHO alerts, zoonotic diseases, and global health governance remain highly relevant.PYQ Pattern Link
Closely resembles UPSC infectious disease and vaccine-related elimination questions.Incorrect
Q.4) Solution (c)
Explanation:
- Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Fruit bats are considered the natural reservoir hosts of the Ebola virus. The virus belongs to the family Filoviridae, which also includes Marburg virus. Ebola was first identified in 1976 near the Ebola River in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaire).
- Statement 3 is incorrect because the rVSV-ZEBOV (Ervebo) vaccine is specifically designed against the Zaire strain of Ebola virus and not all known Ebolavirus species.
UPSC often frames questions by extending partially correct scientific facts into exaggerated universal claims, making elimination through scientific precision essential.
Why this question?
Uses overgeneralization trap regarding vaccine effectiveness across virus strains.Why important for UPSC?
WHO alerts, zoonotic diseases, and global health governance remain highly relevant.PYQ Pattern Link
Closely resembles UPSC infectious disease and vaccine-related elimination questions. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) The term “PHEIC,” frequently seen in global health governance, refers to:
Correct
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
PHEIC stands for “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” It is declared by the World Health Organization under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005, when an extraordinary health event poses a public health risk through international spread and may require coordinated international action.
- It is not a legally binding quarantine mechanism, making option (a) incorrect.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the UN Security Council has no such direct disease-classification mechanism.
- Option (d) is incorrect because PHEIC is not limited only to zoonotic diseases; outbreaks like polio and mpox have also received the designation.
The concept reflects global health governance and international institutional coordination.
Why this question?
Distinguishes institutional authority from legally enforceable international mechanisms.Why important for UPSC?
International organizations and health governance are recurring prelims themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC conceptual questions on WHO, IHR, and global treaties.Incorrect
Q.5) Solution (b)
Explanation:
PHEIC stands for “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” It is declared by the World Health Organization under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005, when an extraordinary health event poses a public health risk through international spread and may require coordinated international action.
- It is not a legally binding quarantine mechanism, making option (a) incorrect.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the UN Security Council has no such direct disease-classification mechanism.
- Option (d) is incorrect because PHEIC is not limited only to zoonotic diseases; outbreaks like polio and mpox have also received the designation.
The concept reflects global health governance and international institutional coordination.
Why this question?
Distinguishes institutional authority from legally enforceable international mechanisms.Why important for UPSC?
International organizations and health governance are recurring prelims themes.PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC conceptual questions on WHO, IHR, and global treaties.
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