Welcome to your 13October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding Tele MANAS, the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India:
- It was launched under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- The programme provides free tele-mental health services through toll-free numbers and mobile applications.
- The newly introduced chatbot under Tele MANAS is named ‘Asmi’.
- Tele MANAS currently supports 12 Indian languages, including English and Hindi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The Government of India added accessibility features in the Tele MANAS app for visually impaired users. Reason (R): It aims to make digital mental health services inclusive and reduce access barriers for vulnerable groups.
3.
With reference to the Bharat Taxi initiative, consider the following statements:
- Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-driven ride-hailing platform backed by MeitY.
- The initiative is supported by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and Digital India Corporation.
- It aims to replace all existing private ride-hailing apps in India by 2026.
- Bharat Taxi aligns with the Digital India vision to promote inclusive technology-driven services.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): Bharat Taxi will be launched as a citizen-owned cooperative model in India’s mobility sector. Reason (R): The government aims to promote community ownership and reduce dependency on global commercial ride-hailing companies.
5.
Consider the following statements about the spider Araneus nox:
- It was previously known only from Southeast Asia.
- Both male and female specimens have now been recorded in India.
- The species was first described in 1877 from the Philippines.
- Araneus nox is endemic to India and not found elsewhere.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): The discovery of Araneus nox in India indicates that Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is a biodiversity hotspot. Reason (R): The 2025 monsoon survey recorded 82 spider species across 20 families, including endemic and rare species.
7.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Konkan 2025:
- It is a biennial naval exercise between India and the United Kingdom.
- The 2025 edition involved the first-ever joint operation of carrier strike groups from both nations.
- The exercise took place in the Bay of Bengal.
- INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales led their respective carrier strike groups.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): Exercise Konkan 2025 demonstrates India’s and the UK’s commitment to a rules-based international order. Reason (R): The exercise was part of the UK’s Operation Highmast deployment in the Indo-Pacific.
9.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s Green Hydrogen Hubs:
- Deendayal Port Authority, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, and Paradip Port Authority have been designated as Green Hydrogen Hubs.
- Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
- These hubs are part of India’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Ports serve as strategic nodes for integrating hydrogen production, storage, and distribution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): Ports designated as Green Hydrogen Hubs will help accelerate India’s hydrogen economy. Reason (R): Cluster-based development groups relate projects in a region, enabling shared infrastructure and economies of scale.
