Welcome to your 28Aug2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, consider the following statements:
- The summit marked the first visit of the Indian Prime Minister to China after the Galwan Valley clash of 2020.
- One of the key themes of the summit was artificial intelligence (AI) governance, with India and China seeking to shape a Global South-centric framework.
- AI governance discussions at the SCO are dominated by OECD and G7 countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): India and China are collaborating on artificial intelligence governance within the SCO framework. Reason (R): Both nations aim to reduce the dominance of Western-led frameworks in global AI governance.
3.
With reference to India’s Sudarshan Chakra Mission, consider the following statements:
- It integrates both “soft kill” measures like jamming and electronic warfare, and “hard kill” measures such as missile interceptors and laser systems.
- The system relies exclusively on imported technologies due to India’s limited defence production base.
- Its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) network draws data from land, air, sea, undersea, and space domains.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
With reference to the India–WFP Letter of Intent (2025), consider the following statements:
- The LoI was signed in New Delhi between the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) and the World Food Programme.
- Under the LoI, India pledged to supply 200,000 MT of fortified rice to WFP over the next ten years.
- The focus on fortified rice aligns with India’s domestic nutrition policies under the Poshan Abhiyaan.
- The LoI builds upon discussions held at the WFP Executive Board side event in Rome in February 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
5.
Assertion (A): India’s partnership with the WFP enhances its soft power diplomacy. Reason (R): Supplying fortified rice to global food chains strengthens India’s international credibility and aligns with UN SDG-2 (Zero Hunger).
6.
With reference to the 2025 reform allowing migration from UPS to NPS, consider the following statements:
- The switch facility is available until December 31, 2025.
- Once an employee opts for NPS, they cannot revert back to UPS.
- Employees can exercise the switch at any point a year prior to superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement.
- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Exit & Withdrawal Regulations, 2015 will govern employees who shift.
Which of the above statements are correct?
7.
Assertion (A): The government introduced a 4% differential contribution credited to the NPS corpus at the time of exit for employees switching from UPS. Reason (R): This contribution compensates employees for potential losses during transition and incentivises migration to NPS.
8.
With reference to India’s first national guidelines for animal blood transfusion and blood banks (2025), consider the following statements:
- The guidelines were launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under MoFAH&D.
- Mandatory blood typing and cross-matching have been prescribed to reduce transfusion risks.
- Donor animals must meet health and vaccination standards before donation.
- The initiative was solely developed by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, without involvement of other institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
9.
The launch of animal blood transfusion guidelines contributes to the One Health approach primarily because:
10.
With reference to India’s first AI-powered Learning Accelerator launched in 2025, consider the following statements:
- It was launched jointly by OpenAI and IIT-Madras.
- The initiative includes the free distribution of 5 lakh ChatGPT licenses to teachers and students in government and AICTE-regulated institutions.
- OpenAI committed ₹45 crores for long-term AI research in Indian classrooms.
- The Accelerator will provide tools like “Study Mode” for personalized tutoring aligned with Indian school curricula.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
