Welcome to your 16june2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to FRA Cells recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
- FRA Cells function directly under the Forest Rights Act provisions.
- They assist in filing and processing forest rights claims.
- They do not interfere with the roles of Gram Sabhas or DLCs.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, consider the following statements:
- It grants legal rights only to Scheduled Tribes (STs).
- It empowers forest dwellers to manage and conserve forest resources.
- It applies to less than 10 million people in India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
With reference to the Digital Agriculture Mission in India, consider the following statements:
- AgriStack includes a Farmers’ Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, and Crop Sown Registry.
- Farmer ID under the Farmers’ Registry will be linked to land, livestock, and schemes data.
- Digital Crop Surveys will be used to populate the Crop Sown Registry each season.
- Krishi DSS integrates data on crops, soil, weather, and water through geospatial technology.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
With reference to the PM-KISAN scheme, consider the following statements:
- Under the scheme, ₹6,000 is provided annually to eligible farmers in three equal installments.
- The scheme now covers all farmer families, regardless of landholding size, with some exclusions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
With reference to the Rudrastra, consider the following statements:
- It uses hybrid VTOL technology for vertical take-off and cruise flight.
- It is a manned aircraft used in special forces operations.
- It is equipped with smart warheads for high-precision strikes.
- It has a high acoustic signature, making it easy to detect.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
With reference to the Heron TP Unmanned Aerial System, consider the following statements:
- It is an all-weather Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone with an endurance of around 30 hours.
- Its maximum take-off weight is 2,700 kg, which is also its payload capacity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
With reference to the Totapuri mango, consider the following statements:
- It is predominantly grown in the Himalayan regions of North India.
- It is commonly consumed as a ripe dessert mango like Alphonso.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
With reference to the Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements:
- It is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Surinsar and Mansar lakes within the sanctuary were declared Ramsar sites in 2005.
- It lies within the catchment area of the Tawi River.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), consider the following statements:
- They are the smallest penguin species found in sub-Antarctic islands.
- They breed exclusively during the Antarctic winter.
- They evolved around one million years ago to adapt to extreme cold.
- Adult Emperor penguins can grow up to 1.2 meters tall.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to the latest global warming data of 2024, consider the following statements:
- 2024 recorded a global average temperature 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Sea levels are falling due to increased water evaporation.
- In 2023, 173 days breached the 1.5°C warming threshold.
- The emissions gap narrowed significantly with a 43% cut by 2024.
- Melting polar ice caps are accelerating sea level rise.
How many of the above statements are correct?
