Welcome to your 14October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Which of the following statements regarding India’s Antarctic research stations is correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the Maitri II Antarctic Research Station:
- It has a sanctioned budget of approximately ₹2,000 crore.
- It will incorporate renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
- Construction can proceed throughout the year due to Antarctica’s stable climate.
- It is being led by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
Which of the above statements are correct?
3.
Which of the following statements about Chowna Buku Chulu is correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the new Begonia species in Arunachal Pradesh:
- The plant has been named Chowna Buku Chulu to honor the Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein.
- SHRDI was established in 2015 under the guidance of Chowna Mein.
- Arunachal Pradesh has received eight Geographical Indication (GI) tags for unique agri-horti products.
- The plant was discovered in collaboration with researchers from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Which of the statements are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements about the Centre’s strategic focus areas:
- Transforming telecom networks using AI to optimise performance.
- Developing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) for remote connectivity.
- Enhancing cybersecurity through open and secure communication systems.
- Establishing nuclear communication networks between India and the UK.
Which of the statements are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): The India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre will contribute to setting global standards for emerging telecom technologies. Reason (R): The Centre will establish joint testbeds and applied research collaborations between universities and industries.
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the Doghmush clan:
- The clan has historical links to Fatah and extremist offshoots like the Army of Islam.
- It has been involved in the kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (2006).
- The clan is entirely non-violent and primarily engaged in agriculture.
- Saleh Doghmush, a senior clan figure, was executed by Hamas in 2025.
Which of the statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following statements about Chenab Valley Power Projects Ltd (CVPPL):
- CVPPL manages four hydroelectric projects: Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Kirthai-II.
- The total planned capacity of these projects is 3094 MW.
- CVPPL aims to make the Chenab basin a renewable energy hub in southern India.
- CVPPL prioritizes timely project execution and adherence to government energy policies.
Which statements are correct?
9.
Consider the following statements about the museum’s design and features:
- The museum’s website was designed by Francis Kéré, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect.
- The baobab tree is used as a visual symbol representing strength and African heritage.
- The platform allows users to search objects by material, function, name, and colour.
- The museum physically houses all returned artifacts in Geneva.
Which statements are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The UNESCO Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects helps reconnect communities with their heritage. Reason (R): Virtual repatriation can replace the need for physical return of cultural objects.
