IASbaba Daily Prelims Quiz
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE
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.
This is a part of our recently launched, NEW INITIATIVE IASbaba’s INTEGRATED REVISION PLAN (IRP) 2020 – Road Map for the next 100 Days! FREE INITIATIVE!
We will make sure, in the next 4 months not a single day is wasted. All your energies are channelized in the right direction. Trust us! This will make a huge difference in your results this time, provided that you follow this plan sincerely every day without fail.
Gear up and Make the Best Use of this initiative.
Do remember that, “the difference between Ordinary and EXTRA-Ordinary is PRACTICE!!”
To Know More about the Initiative -> CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE/DETAILED PLAN – > CLICK HERE
Important Note:
- Don’t forget to post your marks in the comment section. Also, let us know if you enjoyed today’s test 🙂
- After completing the 5 questions, click on ‘View Questions’ to check your score, time taken and solutions.
Time limit: 0
Test-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
To view Solutions, follow these instructions:
- Click on – ‘Start Test’ button
- Solve Questions
- Click on ‘Test Summary’ button
- Click on ‘Finish Test’ button
- Now click on ‘View Questions’ button – here you will see solutions and links.
You have already completed the test before. Hence you can not start it again.
Test is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the test.
You have to finish following test, to start this test:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have scored 0 points out of 0 points, (0)
| Average score |
|
| Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
Your result has been entered into leaderboard
![captcha]()
Loading
| Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table is loading | ||||
| No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR):
- It not only monitors air quality, but also forecasts the quality of air.
- It is introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and only in metropolitan cities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
- The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) is a national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to measure the air quality of a metropolitan city, by measuring the overall pollution level and the location-specific air quality of the city.
- It is targeted at the public at large to spread awareness about the harmful effects of air pollution and bad air quality, and also its environmental ill-effects.
- The system is indigenously developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and is operationalized by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- It has a giant true color LED display that gives out real-time air quality index on a 24×7 basis with color-coding (along with 72 hours advance forecast).
- The ultimate objective of the project is to increase awareness among the general public regarding the air quality in their city so that appropriate mitigation measures and systematic action can be taken up.
- SAFAR is an integral part of India’s first Air Quality Early Warning System operational in Delhi
- SAFAR not only monitors air quality, but also forecasts the quality of air.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
- The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) is a national initiative introduced by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to measure the air quality of a metropolitan city, by measuring the overall pollution level and the location-specific air quality of the city.
- It is targeted at the public at large to spread awareness about the harmful effects of air pollution and bad air quality, and also its environmental ill-effects.
- The system is indigenously developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune and is operationalized by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- It has a giant true color LED display that gives out real-time air quality index on a 24×7 basis with color-coding (along with 72 hours advance forecast).
- The ultimate objective of the project is to increase awareness among the general public regarding the air quality in their city so that appropriate mitigation measures and systematic action can be taken up.
- SAFAR is an integral part of India’s first Air Quality Early Warning System operational in Delhi
- SAFAR not only monitors air quality, but also forecasts the quality of air.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Global hunger index:
- It is jointly released by the International Food Policy Research Institute, Concern Worldwide, and Welthungerhilfe.
- India slipped to serious category in 2020 from moderate compared to last year.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Global Hunger Index report was recently released.
- Published by: Jointly by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Concern Worldwide, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
- India: 94th rank among 107 countries
- It continues to be in the “serious” hunger category.
- However, it has made some progress, particularly since the enactment of National Food Security Act.
Key takeaways
- Last year, India’s rank was 102 out of 117 countries.
- The neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan too were in the “serious” category.
- They ranked higher than India in 2020’s index.
- Nepal and Sri Lanka are in “moderate” hunger category.
Do you know?
- Undernourished: 14% of India’s population
- Stunting: 37.4% among children under five
- Wasting: 17.3%
- Under-five mortality rate: 3.7%
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Global Hunger Index report was recently released.
- Published by: Jointly by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Concern Worldwide, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
- India: 94th rank among 107 countries
- It continues to be in the “serious” hunger category.
- However, it has made some progress, particularly since the enactment of National Food Security Act.
Key takeaways
- Last year, India’s rank was 102 out of 117 countries.
- The neighbouring countries of Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan too were in the “serious” category.
- They ranked higher than India in 2020’s index.
- Nepal and Sri Lanka are in “moderate” hunger category.
Do you know?
- Undernourished: 14% of India’s population
- Stunting: 37.4% among children under five
- Wasting: 17.3%
- Under-five mortality rate: 3.7%
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The maximum permissible limit of lead in drinking water is 1 mg/L according to WHO
- Excessive led can cause permanent damage to brain and nervous system
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- As there is no cure for lead poisoning, identifying local sources is a very important part of preventing exposure.
- Lead is a potent neurotoxin that, with even low-level lead exposure, is associated with a reduction in IQ scores, shortened attention spans, and potentially violent – and even criminal – behavior later in life.
- According to the World Health the maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water are 0.01 mg/l
Effects of lead poisoning
- Lead can cause permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, resulting in decreased IQ and increased behavioural problems.
- Older children have higher risk of kidney damage and cardiovascular diseases.
- India has the largest number – more than 275 million children – with blood lead levels of more than five micrograms per decilitre.
- Children living at or near lead acid battery recycling workshops in India, have been found to have lead levels up to 190 micrograms per decilitre.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
- As there is no cure for lead poisoning, identifying local sources is a very important part of preventing exposure.
- Lead is a potent neurotoxin that, with even low-level lead exposure, is associated with a reduction in IQ scores, shortened attention spans, and potentially violent – and even criminal – behavior later in life.
- According to the World Health the maximum allowable concentration of lead in drinking water are 0.01 mg/l
Effects of lead poisoning
- Lead can cause permanent damage to the brain and nervous system, resulting in decreased IQ and increased behavioural problems.
- Older children have higher risk of kidney damage and cardiovascular diseases.
- India has the largest number – more than 275 million children – with blood lead levels of more than five micrograms per decilitre.
- Children living at or near lead acid battery recycling workshops in India, have been found to have lead levels up to 190 micrograms per decilitre.
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements with respect to Annapurna scheme is not correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
- It aims at providing food security to meet the requirement of those senior citizens who, though eligible, have remained uncovered under the National Old Age Pension Scheme(NOAPS).
- The scheme is under the Ministry of Rural development and Department of Food and Public
- The Scheme is targeted to cover, 20% (13.762 Lakh) of persons eligible to receive pension under NOAPS.The Central assistance under the Annapurna Scheme is, thus, provided to the beneficiaries on fulfilling the following criteria :
- The age of the applicant should be 65 years or above.
- The applicant must be a destitute in the sense of having little or no regular means of substance from his/her own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources. In order to determine destitution , the criteria, if any, in force in the States/UTs may also be followed.
- The applicant should not be in receipt of pension under the NOAPSor State Pension Scheme.
- The beneficiaries are given 10 Kg. of foodgrains per month free of cost.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
- It aims at providing food security to meet the requirement of those senior citizens who, though eligible, have remained uncovered under the National Old Age Pension Scheme(NOAPS).
- The scheme is under the Ministry of Rural development and Department of Food and Public
- The Scheme is targeted to cover, 20% (13.762 Lakh) of persons eligible to receive pension under NOAPS.The Central assistance under the Annapurna Scheme is, thus, provided to the beneficiaries on fulfilling the following criteria :
- The age of the applicant should be 65 years or above.
- The applicant must be a destitute in the sense of having little or no regular means of substance from his/her own source of income or through financial support from family members or other sources. In order to determine destitution , the criteria, if any, in force in the States/UTs may also be followed.
- The applicant should not be in receipt of pension under the NOAPSor State Pension Scheme.
- The beneficiaries are given 10 Kg. of foodgrains per month free of cost.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following set of people cannot cast their vote through postal voting:
Correct
Solution (d)
- Postal voting: A restricted set of voters can exercise postal voting. Through this facility, a voter can cast her vote remotely by recording her preference on the ballot paper and sending it back to the election officer before counting.
Who can avail this facility?
- A restricted set of voters can exercise postal voting. Through this facility, a voter can cast her vote remotely by recording her preference on the ballot paper and sending it back to the election officer before counting.
- Members of the armed forces like the Army, Navy and Air Force
- Members of the armed police force of a state (serving outside the state)
- Government employees posted outside India and their spouses are entitled to vote only by post.
- Voters under preventive detention can also vote only by post
- Special voters such as:
- President of India
- Vice President
- Governors
- Union Cabinet ministers
- Speaker of the House and government officers on poll duty have the option to vote by post. But they have to apply through a prescribed form to avail this facility.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
- Postal voting: A restricted set of voters can exercise postal voting. Through this facility, a voter can cast her vote remotely by recording her preference on the ballot paper and sending it back to the election officer before counting.
Who can avail this facility?
- A restricted set of voters can exercise postal voting. Through this facility, a voter can cast her vote remotely by recording her preference on the ballot paper and sending it back to the election officer before counting.
- Members of the armed forces like the Army, Navy and Air Force
- Members of the armed police force of a state (serving outside the state)
- Government employees posted outside India and their spouses are entitled to vote only by post.
- Voters under preventive detention can also vote only by post
- Special voters such as:
- President of India
- Vice President
- Governors
- Union Cabinet ministers
- Speaker of the House and government officers on poll duty have the option to vote by post. But they have to apply through a prescribed form to avail this facility.
