Welcome to your 18april2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025:
- The Act allows non-Muslims to serve as ex-officio members of Waqf Boards and the Central Waqf Council.
- The amendment removes recognition for waqf-by-user properties, potentially affecting nearly 4 lakh waqf properties in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding the jurisdiction of the District Magistrate (DM)/Deputy Commissioner (DC):
- The DM/DC is the head of land and revenue administration and supervises law and order.
- The DM/DC can deploy armed forces and trigger their movement in times of emergency.
- The DM/DC is also responsible for the management of jails and remand/juvenile homes and issuing detention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):
- IMEC aims to reduce logistics costs by up to 30% and cut transportation time by around 40%.
- The corridor is expected to bypass critical maritime chokepoints like the Suez Canal, providing a secure trade alternative.
- IMEC is solely focused on increasing energy connectivity between India and the Middle East.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the Global South:
- The term “Global South” was first coined by Alfred Sauvy in 1952.
- The Global South refers to countries primarily located in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, often characterized by lower levels of economic development.
- The term “Global South” gained prominence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Which of the following statements regarding Type 5 Diabetes is correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding Body Mass Index (BMI):
- BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters.
- A BMI score between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered to fall within the normal weight range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the Silkyara Tunnel:
- The Silkyara Tunnel is the longest tunnel in Uttarakhand under the Char Dham Highway Project.
- It connects Silkyara to Dandalgaon and aims at enhancing religious tourism and defense mobility.
- The tunnel is located on the Gangotri Highway and connects Badrinath to Kedarnath directly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
Which of the following statements regarding Leptobrachium aryatium is correct?
9.
Which of the following statements regarding Dwarka is correct?
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- Dwarka is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna settled after departing from Mathura.
- Beyt Dwarka is located 30 km off the coast of Mumbai and is known for its connection to the Gupta Empire.
10.
Which of the following statements regarding the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is correct?