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 Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
The Border Roads Organisation functions under the Ministry of Defence.
Infrastructure projects of the BRO are executed through the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF).
BRO executes strategic infrastructure projects only within the territory of India.
The Atal Tunnel and Sela Tunnel are among the major strategic infrastructure projects executed by the BRO.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), established in 1960, functions under the Ministry of Defence, while its projects are executed by the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). BRO constructs roads, tunnels, bridges and airfields to improve military mobility and socio-economic connectivity in border regions.
It has also executed projects in neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and Tajikistan, making Statement 3 incorrect.
Major BRO achievements include the Atal Tunnel, Sela Tunnel, Nechiphu Tunnel, and strategic roads along the LAC and LoC. UPSC often distinguishes between BRO, GREF and other highway agencies.
Why this question?
Tests implementing agency, executing force and overseas projects.
Why important for UPSC?
Strategic infrastructure and defence organisations remain recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on DRDO, NHIDCL, NHAI and BRO.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), established in 1960, functions under the Ministry of Defence, while its projects are executed by the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). BRO constructs roads, tunnels, bridges and airfields to improve military mobility and socio-economic connectivity in border regions.
It has also executed projects in neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar and Tajikistan, making Statement 3 incorrect.
Major BRO achievements include the Atal Tunnel, Sela Tunnel, Nechiphu Tunnel, and strategic roads along the LAC and LoC. UPSC often distinguishes between BRO, GREF and other highway agencies.
Why this question?
Tests implementing agency, executing force and overseas projects.
Why important for UPSC?
Strategic infrastructure and defence organisations remain recurring themes.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on DRDO, NHIDCL, NHAI and BRO. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Arun-III Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:
It is a run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Arun River in eastern Nepal.
The project is being developed by SJVN Limited under the Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT) model.
Nepal will receive 21.9% of the generated electricity free of cost during the operational period.
The Arun River is a tributary of the Gandak River.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The 900 MW Arun-III Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river project located on the Arun River in Nepal’s Koshi Province. It is being developed by SJVN Limited through its subsidiary under the BOOT model. Under the bilateral agreement, Nepal receives 21.9% of the generated electricity free of cost, while surplus electricity is exported to India.
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Arun River is a major tributary of the Koshi (Sapt Koshi) River, not the Gandak. The Koshi ultimately joins the Ganga in Bihar.
Why this question?
Tests transboundary rivers, hydropower and bilateral agreements.
Why important for UPSC?
India–Nepal energy cooperation is strategically significant.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Mangdechhu and Punatsangchhu projects.Incorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The 900 MW Arun-III Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river project located on the Arun River in Nepal’s Koshi Province. It is being developed by SJVN Limited through its subsidiary under the BOOT model. Under the bilateral agreement, Nepal receives 21.9% of the generated electricity free of cost, while surplus electricity is exported to India.
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Arun River is a major tributary of the Koshi (Sapt Koshi) River, not the Gandak. The Koshi ultimately joins the Ganga in Bihar.
Why this question?
Tests transboundary rivers, hydropower and bilateral agreements.
Why important for UPSC?
India–Nepal energy cooperation is strategically significant.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on Mangdechhu and Punatsangchhu projects. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which one of the following correctly describes the PARIVARTAN Scheme?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. PARIVARTAN (Planned Reforms and Innovation for Vibrant and Atmanirbhar Towns and Cities) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
It seeks to strengthen the institutional, financial and governance capacities of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) through reforms in municipal finance, digital governance, urban planning and capacity building.
It complements flagship initiatives such as AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban and PM SVANidhi. The other options incorrectly identify either the implementing ministry or the scheme’s objective.
Why this question?
Differentiates Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Why important for UPSC?
Urban governance reforms are increasingly tested.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on AMRUT, SBM-U and Smart Cities Mission.Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation
Option (c) is correct. PARIVARTAN (Planned Reforms and Innovation for Vibrant and Atmanirbhar Towns and Cities) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
It seeks to strengthen the institutional, financial and governance capacities of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) through reforms in municipal finance, digital governance, urban planning and capacity building.
It complements flagship initiatives such as AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban and PM SVANidhi. The other options incorrectly identify either the implementing ministry or the scheme’s objective.
Why this question?
Differentiates Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Why important for UPSC?
Urban governance reforms are increasingly tested.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on AMRUT, SBM-U and Smart Cities Mission. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Lestes paloti:
It is a newly discovered species of damselfly belonging to the family Lestidae.
It belongs to the suborder Zygoptera under the order Odonata.
It was discovered in high-altitude wetlands of the Eastern Himalayas.
Damselflies generally rest with their wings folded or partly spread, unlike dragonflies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Lestes paloti is a newly discovered damselfly from the southern Western Ghats of Kerala, belonging to the family Lestidae and suborder Zygoptera under the order Odonata. It inhabits temporary freshwater pools, marshes and montane wetlands, where it acts as an important bioindicator of freshwater ecosystem health.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the species was discovered in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Himalayas. Damselflies are generally slender, have widely separated eyes, and usually rest with folded or partly spread wings, unlike dragonflies.
Why this question?
Tests taxonomy and habitat using UPSC-style elimination.
Why important for UPSC?
New species discoveries remain a favourite Environment topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on dragonflies, butterflies and endemic species.Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Lestes paloti is a newly discovered damselfly from the southern Western Ghats of Kerala, belonging to the family Lestidae and suborder Zygoptera under the order Odonata. It inhabits temporary freshwater pools, marshes and montane wetlands, where it acts as an important bioindicator of freshwater ecosystem health.
Statement 3 is incorrect because the species was discovered in the Western Ghats, not the Eastern Himalayas. Damselflies are generally slender, have widely separated eyes, and usually rest with folded or partly spread wings, unlike dragonflies.
Why this question?
Tests taxonomy and habitat using UPSC-style elimination.
Why important for UPSC?
New species discoveries remain a favourite Environment topic.
PYQ Pattern Link
Comparable to UPSC questions on dragonflies, butterflies and endemic species. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
. Consider the following statements regarding Operation Southern Readiness 26-2:
It was conducted under the Southern Naval Command, headquartered at Kochi.
The exercise primarily aimed to validate logistics readiness and sustainment capabilities for prolonged maritime operations.
It included preparedness for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).
The Southern Naval Command is the operational command responsible for India’s western seaboard.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was conducted by the Indian Navy under the Southern Naval Command (SNC), headquartered at Kochi, to evaluate logistics readiness, infrastructure resilience and sustainment capability for extended maritime deployments. The exercise covered rapid mobilisation, fuel and ammunition management, maintenance support, medical preparedness and inter-agency coordination. It also strengthened readiness for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Southern Naval Command is primarily the training command of the Indian Navy, whereas the Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai, is responsible for operational oversight of India’s western seaboard.
Why this question?
Tests naval commands through a subtle operational-versus-training distinction.
Why important for UPSC?
Military exercises and command structures are recurring Defence topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Milan, Malabar, TROPEX and Indian Armed Forces commandsIncorrect
Solution (a)
Explanation
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was conducted by the Indian Navy under the Southern Naval Command (SNC), headquartered at Kochi, to evaluate logistics readiness, infrastructure resilience and sustainment capability for extended maritime deployments. The exercise covered rapid mobilisation, fuel and ammunition management, maintenance support, medical preparedness and inter-agency coordination. It also strengthened readiness for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).
Statement 4 is incorrect because the Southern Naval Command is primarily the training command of the Indian Navy, whereas the Western Naval Command, headquartered in Mumbai, is responsible for operational oversight of India’s western seaboard.
Why this question?
Tests naval commands through a subtle operational-versus-training distinction.
Why important for UPSC?
Military exercises and command structures are recurring Defence topics.
PYQ Pattern Link
Similar to UPSC questions on Milan, Malabar, TROPEX and Indian Armed Forces commands
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