Welcome to your 30june2025dailycaquiz
1.
With reference to the startup ecosystem in India, consider the following statements:
- Over 70% of startups in India are integrating AI into core business operations.
- As of January 2025, over 1.4 lakh startups are operating in India, with 30,000+ tech startups.
- India ranks 2nd globally in the number of tech startups, after the United States.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
With reference to the Startup India Credit Guarantee Scheme, consider the following statements:
- It was launched as a flagship initiative to provide collateral-free funding to DPIIT-recognised startups.
- The scheme was operationalised in October 2022 under the Startup India Action Plan.
- The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) manages the scheme under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
With reference to the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, consider the following statements:
- It is located in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada, near the eastern shore of Hudson Bay.
- The rocks found in this belt were formed during the Archean Eon, nearly 2 billion years ago.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
With reference to the biology of jellyfish, consider the following statements:
- Jellyfish possess a nerve net but lack a centralized brain and circulatory system.
- The mesoglea of jellyfish contains blood vessels and nerves for internal transport.
- Cnidocytes in jellyfish tentacles are used both for prey capture and defense.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
With reference to bioluminescence, consider the following statements:
- Bioluminescence is produced mainly by dinoflagellates, which glow on the ocean surface at night.
- Only unicellular organisms show bioluminescence in marine environments.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
With reference to Japan's geography and strategic maritime location, consider the following statements:
- Shikoku is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan.
- Japan shares its eastern maritime border with the Pacific Ocean.
- Mount Fuji is a stratovolcano and the highest peak in Japan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
With reference to the recent update in India’s coastline length, consider the following statements:
- The increase in India’s coastline length indicates territorial expansion through land reclamation.
- The updated coastline length is based on high-resolution satellite mapping at a scale of 1:250,000.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
With reference to India’s hydroelectric projects and the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), consider the following statements:
- Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project is located on a tributary of the Jhelum River in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Ratle Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River has been contested by Pakistan.
How many of the above statements are correct?
9.
With reference to the Beas River, consider the following statements:
- It originates near Rohtang Pass.
- It flows in the southeast direction crossing the Dhauladhar range.
- It merges with the Sutlej River in Punjab.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
With reference to Hydrothermal Vents, consider the following statements:
- Hydrothermal vents were first discovered in 1977 near the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
- They form only at subduction zones where tectonic plates collide.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
