Welcome to your 03October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), consider the following statements:
- IMAP aims to study the interaction between the solar wind and the interstellar medium.
- The mission is designed to operate from the Sun–Earth Lagrange Point 2 (L2).
- IMAP will use energetic neutral-atom detectors to map the outer boundary of the heliosphere.
- The mission will help in space weather forecasting by monitoring charged particle behaviour.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): IMAP mission’s data will help protect satellites and communication systems on Earth. Reason (R): IMAP studies the behaviour of charged particles and solar wind to better predict space weather events.
3.
With reference to the ‘Gaj Rakshak’ mobile application, consider the following statements:
- The app was launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on World Tiger Day.
- It has been developed jointly by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, Wildlife Conservation Trust, and Kalpvag company.
- The app functions only in online mode and requires continuous internet connectivity.
- It sends alerts to users within a 10 km radius of elephant movement.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Which of the following districts are associated with elephant movement in and around the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, where the ‘Gaj Rakshak’ app is being used?
- Shahdol
- Anuppur
- Umaria
- Sagar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5.
With reference to the drug Lecanemab, recently approved in Australia, consider the following statements:
- Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid protein deposits in the brain.
- It has been approved by Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) for public subsidy.
- The drug has been shown to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms in advanced-stage patients.
- Regular MRI scans are required during treatment to monitor for potential side effects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): Lecanemab has shown effectiveness in slowing down the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Reason (R): The drug removes tau protein tangles that cause neurodegeneration.
7.
With reference to Balod district in Chhattisgarh, consider the following statements:
- Balod has been declared India’s first child marriage-free district.
- The certification required confirmation of no child marriage cases for two consecutive years.
- The campaign is part of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative.
- Balod comprises 436 gram panchayats and nine urban bodies, all certified child marriage-free.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Regarding the certification of child marriage-free status in India, consider the following statements:
- Authorities review records to ensure no child marriage has occurred for a specific period.
- The process includes document verification and legal procedures.
- Certification can only be granted to district-level administrative units, not gram panchayats or urban bodies.
- Awareness campaigns and community monitoring mechanisms are part of the strategy.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
With reference to the RBI incentive scheme for unclaimed deposits, consider the following statements:
- The scheme runs from 1 October to 30 September every year.
- Banks receive financial incentives based on the age of inactive accounts.
- Accounts inactive for more than 10 years are transferred to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund.
- Banks receive a flat 10% incentive on all amounts returned to depositors, irrespective of inactivity period.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The RBI incentive scheme aims to reduce unclaimed deposits and strengthen depositor rights. Reason (R): Banks are required to submit quarterly claims certified by a senior executive to ensure accountability.
