Welcome to your 12aug2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank, consider the following statements:
- It is located at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology in Hyderabad.
- It has been set up under the Department of Biotechnology’s Biotechnology Research Innovation Council (BRIC).
- Its research focus includes regenerative medicine for livestock and disease modelling.
- It is primarily intended for the storage of human embryonic stem cells.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Which of the following are among the diagnostic tools launched alongside the Animal Stem Cell Biobank in August 2025?
- Brucellosis rapid detection kit with DIVA capability
- Portable antimicrobial sensitivity testing device
- Japanese Encephalitis rapid strip for animals and humans
- Rabies ELISA test for wildlife surveillance
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
3.
With reference to the Yellow Line of Namma Metro inaugurated in August 2025, consider the following statements:
- It runs from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Bommasandra.
- It is an entirely underground corridor of approximately 19 km length.
- It connects with the Green Line at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Consider the following regarding the Phase III “Orange Line” of Namma Metro:
- It will span approximately 44 km with 31 elevated stations.
- The total budget for this phase is over ₹20,000 crore.
- It was launched simultaneously with the Yellow Line inauguration in August 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
With reference to the India–Philippines Strategic Partnership established in August 2025, consider the following statements:
- The Philippines is the first Southeast Asian nation to acquire India’s BrahMos missile system.
- The inaugural joint naval sail between India and the Philippines took place in the South China Sea.
- The Strategic Partnership includes cooperation in building submarine infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Consider the following regarding the economic outcomes of President Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India in 2025:
- Confirmed investments amounted to about US$446 million, with potential commitments up to US$5.8 billion.
- The projected initiatives are expected to create at least 4,000 jobs in the Philippines.
- No agreements related to digital technology were signed during the visit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7.
Which of the following initiatives is NOT directly aligned with the BSNL’s training collaboration with global telecom firms at BRBRAITT?
8.
The Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat Express, launched in August 2025, holds which of the following distinctions?
9.
Which modern safety system is installed on the Ajni–Pune Vande Bharat Express to enhance operational safety?
10.
Under SWAGAT-FI, which of the following compliance-related changes are proposed?
