Welcome to your 29September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
- Under AFSPA, armed forces can arrest a person without warrant in disturbed areas.
- AFSPA requires prior sanction of the State Government before security personnel can be prosecuted.
- AFSPA was first enacted in 1958 for the Naga Hills region of the then-undivided Assam.
- AFSPA has never been imposed in Jammu & Kashmir.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months. Reason (R): These regions continue to witness insurgency, ethnic violence, and cross-border militant activities.
3.
With reference to the MiG-21 fighter aircraft, consider the following statements:
- The MiG-21 was inducted into the Indian Air Force in the 1960s and served for over six decades.
- The MiG-21 was involved in combat during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and the 1999 Kargil conflict.
- The MiG-21 Bison was the final upgraded variant of the aircraft operated by the IAF.
- The MiG-21 fleet was entirely indigenously manufactured in India under the “Make in India” programme.
Which of the above statements are correct?
4.
Which of the following surface-to-air missile systems has India recently inducted for strengthening air defence?
- Patriot PAC-3
- S-400
- Akashteer
- Iron Dome
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
5.
With reference to the Himalayan ecosystem and development challenges, consider the following statements:
- The Himalayas supply nearly 80% of India’s freshwater resources.
- Pine needle collection in Uttarakhand is a community-driven initiative to mitigate forest fire risks.
- The Harela festival is associated with large-scale afforestation and ecological awareness.
- The 12th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS-XII) was held in Kathmandu.
Which of the above statements are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): Current development metrics based only on GDP are insufficient for the Himalayan region. Reason (R): The GDP model does not capture ecological health, cultural resilience, and community well-being.
7.
With reference to the recent report on child marriage in India (2025), consider the following statements:
- The report shows a 69% decline in child marriage among girls and a 72% decline among boys.
- Assam recorded the highest decline in girl child marriages, with an 84% reduction.
- The Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign has played a key role in raising awareness about the illegality of child marriage.
- The report was presented at a UNICEF conference in Geneva.
Which of the above statements are correct?
8.
Consider the following about the role of education in reducing child marriage:
- In Maharashtra, 51% of surveyed villages reported full school attendance of girls aged 6–18.
- Bihar reported the lowest figure, with only 9% of villages showing complete girl attendance.
- Poverty, lack of infrastructure, and safety concerns remain major barriers to education for girls.
- Transportation issues did not emerge as a significant factor in limiting school access.
Which of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to the recent natural gas discovery off the Andaman Islands, consider the following statements:
- Oil India Limited discovered natural gas in its exploratory well Vijayapuram-2 about 17 km from the Andaman shoreline.
- The gas was found at a depth of around 2,200–2,250 metres under 295 metres of water.
- The gas samples contained more than 85% methane content.
- Similar hydrocarbon-rich belts extend from Myanmar to Indonesia, making the Andaman Sea a potential exploration zone.
Which of the above statements are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The discovery of natural gas in the Andaman basin is considered strategically important for India. Reason (R): India currently imports around 88% of its oil and 50% of its natural gas requirements.
