Welcome to your 07October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to INS Sahyadri, consider the following statements:
- INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigates of the Indian Navy.
- It was constructed under Project 17 and commissioned in 2012.
- The ship is equipped with advanced stealth features and integrated weapon systems designed indigenously in India.
- INS Sahyadri was built with assistance from Russia under the Talwar-class project.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): INS Sahyadri’s port call at Kemaman, Malaysia in October 2025 demonstrates India’s commitment to maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Reason (R): The Indo-Pacific region holds increasing strategic importance for India in ensuring regional stability and freedom of navigation.
3.
With reference to the Mig La Pass, consider the following statements:
- The Mig La Pass road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), is the world’s highest motorable road at an altitude of 19,400 feet.
- It connects the Hanle region to Fukche village, both located close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
- The project was executed under Project Himank, which focuses on developing infrastructure in high-altitude border areas.
- Mig La Pass is located on the border between India and Nepal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements about Project Himank:
- It operates under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and is responsible for constructing roads in high-altitude areas of Ladakh.
- It was established during the 1962 Indo-China War to facilitate troop movement in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Project Himank engineers work under extreme climatic conditions where oxygen levels drop to nearly 50% of sea level.
- Mig La Pass road is the latest achievement under this project.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
With reference to the ₹1,500 Crore Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme, consider the following statements:
- The scheme was launched under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote extraction of critical minerals from secondary sources.
- It provides incentives for recycling e-waste and spent lithium-ion batteries into recoverable minerals.
- The scheme offers incentives even for the production of black mass as an intermediary product.
- Both large and small recyclers, including start-ups, are eligible to apply for support under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): The Government of India’s Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme aims to promote self-reliance and reduce import dependence. Reason (R): India currently has an abundant domestic supply of all critical minerals required for its clean energy and technology sectors.
7.
With reference to India’s First Red List of Endangered Species, consider the following statements:
- The list provides a national-level assessment of the conservation status of species found within India.
- It will serve as a database to guide national conservation strategies and international collaborations.
- India’s Red List will be published jointly by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- The list will categorise species only under “Endangered” and “Critically Endangered” categories.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): India’s launch of its first Red List at the IUCN World Conservation Congress highlights its commitment to biodiversity conservation. Reason (R): The IUCN Congress is primarily a platform for trade and economic cooperation among G20 nations.
9.
With reference to the Namchik-Namphuk coal block in Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:
- It is Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine and is located in Changlang district.
- The coal block was initially allocated in 2003 but revived in 2022 through a transparent auction process.
- The total coal reserves in the Namchik-Namphuk block are 1.5 crore tonnes.
- Arunachal Pradesh is currently the largest coal-producing state in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding the Arunachal Pradesh coal mining initiative:
- The launch aligns with the Prime Minister’s EAST vision (Empower, Act, Strengthen, Transform) for the Northeast.
- The project aims to end illegal mining and promote transparency and accountability in resource management.
- The Ministry of Coal has assured that mining activities will not harm the region’s ecology and will include afforestation measures.
- Arunachal Pradesh will become India’s largest coal exporter following this project.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
