Welcome to your 01aug2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to the United States of America, consider the following statements:
- The USA does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.
- The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a trade preference program under which some Indian exports enjoy duty-free access to the US markets.
- The United States has imposed sanctions on certain Indian companies for engaging in energy trade with Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
With reference to the Kavach 4.0 system recently commissioned by Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
- Kavach 4.0 is India’s indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent collisions and monitor SPAD (Signal Passed At Danger) events.
- The system has been certified at Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL-2) and supports operations only up to 120 km/h.
- The deployment of Kavach is aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and involves collaboration with engineering institutions for training.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), consider the following statements:
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- One of its key goals is to reduce post-harvest losses through value addition and cold chain infrastructure.
- The scheme includes components such as food irradiation units and food safety laboratories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the recent developments in the PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana):
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- A total of ₹6,520 crore has been approved for the scheme during the 15th Finance Commission cycle.
- 50 multi-product food irradiation units are being established under the Mega Food Parks component of PMKSY.
3. Expression of Interest (EOI) is the mechanism being used to invite project proposals under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
5.
SIMBEX, a bilateral naval exercise, is closely aligned with which of the following Indian foreign/maritime policy objectives?
- Vision SAGAR
- Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
- Blue Economy Task Force under BIMSTEC
- Act East Policy
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6.
Consider the following statements about Google’s 2025 investment in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh:
- The 1-GW data center project is the largest such investment in Asia by capacity.
- A majority of the energy needs will be met by coal-based plants developed by the state.
- The state’s IT & GCC Policy 4.0 offers incentives like land subsidies and rental support.
- Three new cable landing stations are being developed to connect Visakhapatnam directly with global submarine internet lines.
Which of the statements above are correct?
7.
Why is Google’s 1-GW data center project in Visakhapatnam considered a landmark in India’s digital and energy transition?
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- It supports India’s goals of digital sovereignty and leadership in AI/cloud ecosystems.
- It mandates 100% renewable energy use, replacing all fossil fuel-based infrastructure.
- It signals a shift in data center geography away from traditional metros.
3. It introduces India’s first AI-skilling program jointly run by a tech MNC and state colleges.
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8.
With reference to the India–Singapore SIMBEX naval exercise, consider the following statements:
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- SIMBEX began in the year 2000 as part of India’s Vision SAGAR doctrine.
- It is India’s longest uninterrupted bilateral naval exercise.
- The 2025 edition involved surface, air, and sub-surface warfare operations.
3. It is held annually under the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) framework.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
9.
Which of the following correctly explains the significance of Australia’s Eris rocket launch in 2025?
10.
Regarding the maiden flight of Australia’s Eris rocket in July 2025, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The launch was conducted from a private spaceport licensed under national regulatory bodies.
- Despite failure to reach orbit, the mission demonstrated key systems like engine ignition and telemetry.
- Australia had no prior history of launching rockets from its soil before Eris.
Select the correct option: