Welcome to your 24april2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region:
- The HKH region spans across eight countries including Myanmar and Afghanistan.
- It is known as the ‘Water Tower of Asia’ due to the origin of several major rivers.
- None of the global biodiversity hotspots fall within the HKH region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
Which of the following describes a function of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding MV Ganga Vilas, the world’s longest river cruise:
- MV Ganga Vilas is supported by the Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- The cruise connects National Waterway 1 (Ganga) and National Waterway 2 (Yamuna).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Which one of the following statement is correct regarding the Maritime India Vision 2030?
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR):
- Fast Breeder Reactors use thermal neutrons to convert Uranium-238 into Thorium-232.
- FBRs are more fuel-efficient as they produce more fissile material (Plutonium-239) than they consume.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding Thorium:
- Thorium is a naturally occurring element with atomic number 90 and is weakly radioactive.
- Thorium generates long-lived radioactive waste comparable to conventional uranium-based reactors.
- Thorium-232 is the most stable and abundant isotope of naturally occurring thorium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding India-Saudi Arabia Economic Cooperation:
- India is Saudi Arabia’s second largest trade partner.
- Saudi Arabia was India’s third-largest source of crude oil and LPG in FY 2023-24.
- Indian investments in Saudi Arabia amount to USD 10 billion.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
Which one of the statement is correct regarding Article 370?
9.
Consider the following statements regarding Indian student visas:
- In February 2025, the US issued 411 F-1 student visas to Indian nationals.
- Indian students are facing a significantly shorter wait time for US student visas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10.
What is the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)?
