Welcome to your 30September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to the recent odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) survey in Delhi, consider the following statements:
- The highest number of odonates was recorded at Kalindi Biodiversity Park.
- The Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer was reported for the first time at Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
- Dragonflies act as bioindicators of wetland health because their larvae require oxygen-rich water.
- Tilpath Valley recorded the maximum species diversity among all surveyed parks.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): A surge in dragonfly and damselfly populations indicates improving wetland health. Reason (R): Dragonfly larvae require stagnant, nutrient-rich polluted water to complete their breeding cycle.
3.
With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, consider the following statements:
- Government hospitals and educational institutions can receive 100% subsidy for upstream infrastructure and charging equipment, provided they allow free public access.
- Commercial spaces such as shopping malls and highway facilities are eligible for 100% subsidy on both upstream and charging equipment.
- Battery swapping stations qualify for 80% support on upstream infrastructure costs.
- Airports and railway stations are eligible for 80% subsidy on upstream infrastructure and 70% on charging equipment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Who has been designated as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for the PM E-DRIVE Scheme?
5.
With reference to the Unmesha International Literature Festival (2025), consider the following statements:
- The third edition of the festival was organised in Patna, Bihar, from 25–28 September 2025.
- It was organised by Sahitya Akademi with support from the Ministry of Culture and the Bihar government.
- The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, attended the valedictory session as Chief Guest.
- The festival featured participants from over 15 countries but limited to 50 languages.
Which of the above statements are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): Bihar is known as a unique confluence of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu traditions. Reason (R): Bodh Gaya, Vaishali, Nalanda, and Vikramshila are associated with Bihar’s ancient spiritual and intellectual heritage.
7.
With reference to recent lizard discoveries in the Western Ghats, consider the following statements:
- Beddome’s cat skink has been recorded for the first time in Aralam and Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- The Kottiyoor Day Gecko was originally discovered in the early 20th century and has been regularly documented since then.
- Beddome’s cat skink is endemic to the Western Ghats and named after a British naturalist.
- The Kottiyoor Day Gecko is listed as Critically Endangered.
Which of the above statements are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): The rediscovery of the Kottiyoor Day Gecko underlines the ecological importance of Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Reason (R): The Kottiyoor Sanctuary provides critical habitats for rare reptiles in the Western Ghats.
9.
With reference to India’s food grain storage infrastructure, consider the following statements:
- The Food Corporation of India (FCI) manages centralised storage and maintains grains procured at Minimum Support Price.
- India has over 8,800 cold storage facilities with a capacity exceeding 402 lakh metric tonnes.
- Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) play no role in foodgrain storage and post-harvest management.
- Steel silos with mechanised bulk handling are being constructed to reduce post-harvest losses.
Which of the above statements are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): Decentralised storage infrastructure through PACS improves last-mile delivery and reduces transportation costs. Reason (R): PACS operate village-level godowns and serve as procurement centres and Fair Price Shops.
