Welcome to your 02 September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977, consider the following statements:
- It authorizes the President of the United States to impose tariffs in response to a declared national emergency.
- It was used during the Iran hostage crisis to freeze Iranian assets.
- Under IEEPA, the President can regulate economic transactions but does not have explicit authority to impose taxation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The Federal Circuit ruled that President Trump’s 2025 tariffs under IEEPA were illegal. Reason (R): Tariff imposition is considered a form of taxation, which is constitutionally a power vested in the U.S. Congress.
3.
With reference to the Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus), consider the following statements:
- It is a type of nudibranch that floats on the sea surface using an air bubble in its stomach.
- Its sting comes from the venom it produces internally, not from its prey.
- Its bright blue coloration is an example of aposematism in biology.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): Blue dragons can deliver stings more painful than those of the Portuguese man o’ war. Reason (R): They neutralize the venom of their prey and inject modified toxins into swimmers.
5.
With reference to coral microatolls used in sea-level studies, consider the following statements:
- They belong primarily to the genus Porites.
- They stop growing vertically once they reach the lowest tide level.
- They can record changes in sea level across decades and centuries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6.
According to recent research on the Maldives’ coral microatolls, sea-level rise in the central Indian Ocean began around:
7.
With reference to Japan’s Shinkansen, consider the following statements:
- The first Shinkansen line was launched in 1964, coinciding with the Tokyo Olympics.
- The fastest Shinkansen service, the Nozomi, averages speeds above 300 km/h.
- Its design innovations include biomimicry inspired by the kingfisher bird.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): The Shinkansen has maintained zero passenger fatalities due to accidents since its launch. Reason (R): This is due to strict maintenance protocols, advanced signalling systems, and exclusive dedicated high-speed tracks.
9.
With reference to Dioscorea balakrishnanii, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, consider the following statements:
- It is an edible tuber species, locally known as chola kizhangu among the Kattunayikar tribes.
- It is unique to the shola forests, which are high-altitude evergreen ecosystems.
- It has a high glycemic index, making it unsuitable for diabetic-friendly diets.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): China’s carbon emissions fell by about 1% in early 2025, despite adding new coal capacity. Reason (R): This is because China’s coal plants were primarily backup units, while renewables such as solar, wind, and hydropower grew rapidly.
