14 April 2025 Daily CA Quiz

1. Denisovans were first identified through fossilized footprints found in Central Asia.
2. Denisovans had smaller molars compared to Neanderthals and modern humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Under the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019, the tenure of the Chief Information Commissioner was reduced from 5 years to 3 years.
2. The RTI Rules, 2022 mandate that all replies under RTI must be made publicly available in the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Extradition is a formal legal process through which one country transfers a fugitive to another country for criminal prosecution.
2. India has extradition treaties with 48 countries and arrangements with 12 countries for extradition purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The treaty allows for the extradition of individuals convicted of crimes punishable by at least one year in prison.
2. Extradition is denied if the person sought has already been convicted or acquitted of the same offence in the requested state.
3. Extradition is allowed for political offences under the treaty if they involve crimes like aircraft hijacking or crimes against heads of government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) uses a nuclear reactor to heat liquid hydrogen, which is ejected to create thrust.
2. Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) powers ion thrusters using nuclear heat converted to electricity, building speed gradually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Domoic acid is produced by the diatom Pseudo-nitzschia, which is a type of algae.
2. Domoic acid enters the food chain as smaller organisms consume Pseudo-nitzschia, and the toxin concentrates as it moves up the food chain.
3. Domoic acid leads to a buildup of calcium ions in neurons, causing neuronal damage and inflammation.