Welcome to your 06October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s Major Disaster Resilience Projects approved in 2025:
- The High-Level Committee (HLC) approving the projects is chaired by the Union Home Minister.
- The funding for these projects comes from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
- The largest share of funding was allocated to Assam for restoring wetlands in the Brahmaputra basin.
- The approved projects aim primarily at industrial rehabilitation and export enhancement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The Urban Flood Risk Management Programme Phase-II aims to enhance flood resilience in 11 cities, including Bhopal, Jaipur, and Guwahati. Reason (R): The programme provides 100% funding from the Centre to ensure uniform implementation across all states.
3.
With reference to the World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2025, consider the following statements:
- The summit was hosted in Dubai and co-located with WETEX 2025.
- The 2025 edition was the 11th World Green Economy Summit.
- The central theme was “Innovating for Impact – Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.”
- The summit focused primarily on fossil fuel investment strategies for energy security.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): The World Green Economy Summit 2025 aimed to accelerate the transition toward a net-zero global economy through collaboration and innovation. Reason (R): The summit limited participation exclusively to government representatives to ensure focused policymaking.
5.
With reference to the Snow Leopard Population Survey in Himachal Pradesh (2024–25), consider the following statements:
- The snow leopard population in the state increased from 51 in 2021 to 83 in 2025.
- Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to scientifically estimate its snow leopard population.
- The survey was jointly conducted by the Forest Department and the Nature Conservation Foundation.
- The survey included cubs in its final population estimate.
Which of the above statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following regarding the Snow Leopard Survey Methodology (2024–25) in Himachal Pradesh:
- The survey covered around 26,000 square kilometres of high-altitude terrain.
- Approximately 271 camera traps were used to record snow leopards and associated wildlife.
- 44 unique individuals were identified from camera trap images.
- Population density was estimated using ensemble modelling and habitat extrapolation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements about the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme:
- The total approved budget under the scheme is Rs 5,000 crore, supporting about 300 projects.
- The scheme promotes research in areas such as new medicines, complex generics, biosimilars, and novel medical devices.
- Projects under the scheme are limited only to large pharmaceutical companies, excluding MSMEs and startups.
- The scheme focuses on innovation in vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, and tropical disease-related medical devices.
Which of the above statements are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): Early-stage projects under the PRIP scheme can receive full financial assistance for costs up to Rs 1 crore. Reason (R): Projects costing more than Rs 1 crore are not eligible for financial support under the scheme.
9.
With reference to the NITI Aayog working paper on tax certainty for foreign investors, consider the following statements:
- The working paper was prepared by NITI Aayog’s Consultative Group on Tax Policy (CGTP).
- Key concerns addressed include Permanent Establishment (PE) and profit attribution.
- The reforms propose mandatory taxation schemes for all foreign investors.
- The aim is to reduce disputes and litigation, thereby boosting FDI inflows.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The working paper recommends strengthening dispute resolution mechanisms to enhance tax certainty for foreign investors. Reason (R): Tax disputes in India have historically been minimal and do not significantly impact FDI inflows.
