Category: Current Affairs Quiz

1. Buxa Tiger Reserve is located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal and provides ecological linkages with the forests of Bhutan.
2. ​The Sankosh River forms a part of the eastern boundary of the Buxa Tiger Reserve.
3. ​In India, a legally designated Tiger Reserve can exclusively consist of National Parks and cannot include Wildlife Sanctuaries or other forest areas.

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1. The G7 is a formal, treaty-based international organization that currently includes Russia as a member.
2. ​The European Union participates in G7 meetings but is not recognized as a formal G7 member country.
3. ​India is a full member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which operates within the framework of the OECD.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The GOBARdhan Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to boost Compressed Biogas (CBG) production.
2. ​The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana promotes the production of 2G ethanol from agricultural waste and residues.
3. ​The SATAT scheme aims to promote Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) as a fuel alternative.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It is a keystone species of arid and semi-arid open ecosystems and is recognized as the state bird of Gujarat.
2. ​It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is placed under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
3. ​Collision with overhead power transmission lines, particularly those associated with renewable-energy projects, is a major threat to its population.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. It is a genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin-β gene located on chromosome 11.
2. ​The defective red blood cells in patients become stiff and assume a sickle shape, which can block small blood vessels and impair blood flow.
3. ​The disease can be transmitted to a child only if both parents are carriers of the sickle cell trait.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​The northeast monsoon occurs from October to December and brings rainfall primarily to parts of northern India.
2. ​During an El Niño event, the trade winds weaken or reverse direction, often leading to a weaker Indian monsoon and droughts.
3. ​La Niña involves the abnormal cooling of the eastern Pacific and generally brings severely cold winters in North India.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​It is a traditional Tamil royal sceptre symbolizing righteous governance and was historically associated with the Cholas and Madurai Nayakas.
2. ​According to historical records in Jawaharlal Nehru’s and C. Rajagopalachari’s papers, it was formally and officially documented as the symbol of the transfer of power in 1947.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Finance.
2. ​It is based on the principle of zero-rating of exports, ensuring that embedded taxes on exported apparel and made-ups are refunded.
3. ​The scheme aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s capital-intensive heavy industries.

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1. The MSP is announced by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) at the start of each sowing season.
2. ​The Centre announces the MSP for 22 mandated crops, which includes 14 kharif crops and 6 rabi crops.
3. ​The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is recommended specifically for sugarcane to assure margins to farmers irrespective of sugar mills’ profit.

​Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. According to the 2018 amendment, a preliminary enquiry is mandatory before registering an FIR under the Act.
2. ​A recent High Court observation stated that casteist abuses on social media cannot attract provisions of this Act as “public view” is strictly confined to physical venues.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​’Beamline for Schools’ is a competition organized by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) for high-school students.
2. ​Pions are subatomic particles that always carry a positive charge.
3. ​CERN is located on the Franco-Swiss border and manages the world’s largest particle accelerator, the LHC.

​Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. ​The price of the bonds in the market will decrease due to inverse relationship.
2. ​The borrowing costs for the government will decrease.
3. ​It may put pressure on equity markets as bonds become relatively more attractive to investors.

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1. ndia has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
2. India ranks 6th globally in the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3. Sarnath had been on UNESCO’s Tentative List since 1998.
4. India served on the World Heritage Committee during 2021–2025.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.
2. Sarnath became India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. It is located in Bihar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. India is a member of UNCITRAL.
2. UNCITRAL develops model laws and legislative guides for international trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. An attack on one NATO member is considered an attack on all members.
2. Article 5 has been invoked only once.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Moldova is a landlocked country.
2. The Dniester is the longest river in Moldova.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Mizoram
2. Goa
3. Tripura
4. Himachal Pradesh
5. Sikkim

Which of the above were mentioned as fully literate States before Uttarakhand?

1. She became the first Indian shuttler to win the Japan Open title.
2. She defeated Akane Yamaguchi in the final.

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1. Spain won its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina in the final.
2. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
3. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the first edition to feature 48 participating teams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The National Commission for Minorities consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five Members.
2. All members of the Commission are appointed by the President of India.

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1. Captain Miller won the award for Best Film on Social/Environmental Issues.
2. Mithya was selected as the Best Regional Film in the Kannada language.

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