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01 Oct 2025 Daily CA Quiz

Welcome to your 30September2025DailyCAQuiz

1. 
With reference to the recent odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) survey in Delhi, consider the following statements:

  1. The highest number of odonates was recorded at Kalindi Biodiversity Park.
  2. The Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer was reported for the first time at Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
  3. Dragonflies act as bioindicators of wetland health because their larvae require oxygen-rich water.
  4. Tilpath Valley recorded the maximum species diversity among all surveyed parks.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. 
Assertion (A): A surge in dragonfly and damselfly populations indicates improving wetland health. Reason (R): Dragonfly larvae require stagnant, nutrient-rich polluted water to complete their breeding cycle.

3. 
With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. Government hospitals and educational institutions can receive 100% subsidy for upstream infrastructure and charging equipment, provided they allow free public access.
  2. Commercial spaces such as shopping malls and highway facilities are eligible for 100% subsidy on both upstream and charging equipment.
  3. Battery swapping stations qualify for 80% support on upstream infrastructure costs.
  4. Airports and railway stations are eligible for 80% subsidy on upstream infrastructure and 70% on charging equipment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. 
Who has been designated as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?

5. 
With reference to the Unmesha International Literature Festival (2025), consider the following statements:

  1. The third edition of the festival was organised in Patna, Bihar, from 25–28 September 2025.
  2. It was organised by Sahitya Akademi with support from the Ministry of Culture and the Bihar government.
  3. The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, attended the valedictory session as Chief Guest.
  4. The festival featured participants from over 15 countries but limited to 50 languages.

Which of the above statements are correct?

6. 
Assertion (A): Bihar is known as a unique confluence of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu traditions. Reason (R): Bodh Gaya, Vaishali, Nalanda, and Vikramshila are associated with Bihar’s ancient spiritual and intellectual heritage.

7. 
With reference to recent lizard discoveries in the Western Ghats, consider the following statements:

  1. Beddome’s cat skink has been recorded for the first time in Aralam and Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuaries.
  2. The Kottiyoor Day Gecko was originally discovered in the early 20th century and has been regularly documented since then.
  3. Beddome’s cat skink is endemic to the Western Ghats and named after a British naturalist.
  4. The Kottiyoor Day Gecko is listed as Critically Endangered.

Which of the above statements are correct?

8. 
Assertion (A): The rediscovery of the Kottiyoor Day Gecko underlines the ecological importance of Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Reason (R): The Kottiyoor Sanctuary provides critical habitats for rare reptiles in the Western Ghats.

9. 
With reference to India’s food grain storage infrastructure, consider the following statements:

  1. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) manages centralised storage and maintains grains procured at Minimum Support Price.
  2. India has over 8,800 cold storage facilities with a capacity exceeding 402 lakh metric tonnes.
  3. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) play no role in foodgrain storage and post-harvest management.
  4. Steel silos with mechanised bulk handling are being constructed to reduce post-harvest losses.

Which of the above statements are correct?

10. 
Assertion (A): Decentralised storage infrastructure through PACS improves last-mile delivery and reduces transportation costs. Reason (R): PACS operate village-level godowns and serve as procurement centres and Fair Price Shops.

Welcome to your 01October2025DailyCAQuiz

1. 
Consider the following statements regarding the new UGC rule on foreign student registration in India:

  1. All foreign nationals studying in Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must register on the Study In India (SII) portal from the academic year 2025-26.
  2. The SII portal links study visas to a centralised system to improve monitoring and compliance.
  3. Foreign students are exempted from registering on the SII portal if they are enrolled in private institutions.
  4. Higher Education Institutions are required to appoint a Compliance Officer to ensure the implementation of SII guidelines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. 
Assertion (A): The SII portal registration is expected to improve safety and monitoring of foreign students in India. Reason (R): The portal provides a centralised database linking study visas to students’ personal and academic information.

3. 
Consider the following statements regarding Jal Prahar 2025:

  1. Jal Prahar is a biannual joint exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and Indian Army.
  2. The Harbour Phase of the exercise involved actual amphibious landing operations near Kakinada.
  3. INS Gharial, a Magar-class amphibious warfare vessel, was used to onboard Army troops during the Harbour Phase.
  4. The exercise tested interoperability and joint operational planning along India’s eastern coast.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4. 
Assertion (A): Jal Prahar 2025 is important for enhancing India’s eastern maritime defence capabilities. Reason (R): The exercise involves joint planning, amphibious landings, and testing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) between the Navy and Army.

5. 
Consider the following statements regarding the NISAR mission:

  1. NISAR is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission by NASA and ISRO.
  2. It was launched on 30 July 2025 and uses L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology.
  3. NISAR can only capture images during daylight hours.
  4. The first images transmitted include parts of Mount Desert Island, Maine, and North Dakota.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

6. 
Assertion (A): NISAR satellite data is significant for disaster response and environmental monitoring. Reason (R): Its L-band SAR technology can penetrate clouds and vegetation, providing consistent and high-resolution images.

7. 
Consider the following statements regarding India’s livestock sector:

  1. India contributes nearly 25% of the world’s milk production.
  2. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve indigenous cattle and improve genetic diversity.
  3. The National Digital Livestock Mission (Bharat Pashudhan) has created digital IDs for over 500 million animals.
  4. India runs the world’s largest livestock vaccination programme, administering over 1.2 billion doses annually.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

8. 
Assertion (A): India’s livestock sector significantly contributes to rural livelihoods and food security. Reason (R): The sector accounts for 31% of agricultural GVA and 5.5% of national GDP, supporting millions of small and marginal farmers.

9. 
Consider the following statements regarding India’s first Maritime Simulation Centre:

  1. The centre is located at AMET Knowledge Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  2. It was established through a collaboration between AMET and Maersk.
  3. The centre primarily focuses on theoretical maritime education with minimal practical training.
  4. It is equipped with Full Mission Simulators, ECDIS systems, and AR/VR labs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

10. 
Assertion (A): The Maritime Simulation Centre will enhance India’s global maritime stature. Reason (R): Cadets trained in the centre gain hands-on experience in navigation, collision avoidance, and engine operations before actual sea voyages.

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