Welcome to your 18july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements:
- Freedom of expression under Article 19(1)(a) is available to both citizens and foreign nationals.
- Article 361A provides immunity to journalists for publishing reports of legislative proceedings, if not done with malice.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
The case of Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India (2015) is related to which of the following aspects of Constitutional law?
3.
With reference to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) as of mid-2025, consider the following statements:
- The Unemployment Rate (UR) for individuals aged 15 and above was recorded at 5.6%.
- The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in rural areas stood at 53.3%.
- The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for the 15+ age group declined from 54.8% to 54.2%.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
With reference to the National Crèche Scheme, consider the following statements:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented directly by the Central Government.
- It provides daycare facilities for children aged 0 to 14 years of working parents.
- Each crèche under the scheme is allowed to accommodate a maximum of 25 children.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
With reference to gravitational waves, consider the following statements:
- The strongest gravitational waves are emitted from rotating neutron stars.
- Rotating neutron stars that are not perfectly spherical can emit gravitational waves.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following types of black holes identified by astrophysicists:
- Stellar-Mass Black Holes
- Intermediate-Mass Black Holes
- Supermassive Black Holes
How many of the above are scientifically recognized categories of black holes?
7.
With reference to the Sky-Blue Thrush (Grandala), consider the following statements:
- It is commonly found across central and southern India.
- It avoids high-altitude habitats such as alpine and subalpine zones.
- Grandalas are solitary birds during the entire year, including non-breeding seasons.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
With reference to the Sainj Valley, consider the following statements:
- Sainj Valley lies within the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Sainj River is a main tributary of the Sutlej River.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:
- It is located in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district.
- It is the oldest and largest tiger reserve in the state.
- It lies within the Central Plateau region of the Deccan Peninsula.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to Syria’s geography, consider the following statements:
- Syria is part of the historic Levant Region.
- It shares its borders with Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan.
How many of the above statements are correct?