Welcome to your 23january2025dailycaquiz
1.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding international migrants and their economic contributions globally?
I. In 2022, international migrants accounted for 4.7% of the global labor force, totaling 167.7 million individuals.
II. High-income countries host the majority of international migrants, absorbing 68.4% of the global migrant population.
III. The agriculture sector employs the largest share of international migrants at 24.3%.
2.
Which of the following measures is part of India’s efforts to combat spam and fraudulent calls?
3.
Which of the following statements are true regarding the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)?
I. Initially launched only at Delhi’s IGI Airport, FTI-TTP is now operational at all major airports across India.
II. The programme was inaugurated on January 16, 2025, by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
III. FTI-TTP aims to accelerate immigration pathways and provides automated e-gates for screening international travellers.
4.
Which of the following accurately describes India's performance in the QS Future Skills Index 2025?
5.
Which of the following statements are true regarding India’s recent spectrum refarming approval?
I. The Union Cabinet has approved the refarming of 687 MHz of spectrum, increasing the total to 1,587 MHz.
II. 320 MHz of the refarmed spectrum will be released immediately, with the remaining to be released by 2025.
6.
Which of the following statements about the vulnerability of Indian cities is/are correct?
I. Over 30% of India’s population already resides in cities, with a projected growth to 40% by 2030.
II. Unplanned urbanization has no significant impact on environmental degradation.
III. Climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of disasters like urban floods and heatwaves.
7.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a disaster-resilient city, as per the National Institute of Disaster Management?
8.
Which of the following factors contribute to the increased risk of landslides in the Himalayan region?
I. Uncompacted geological materials
II. Hydropower projects
III. Deforestation
9.
Which of the following statements about solar energy and global energy transition is/are correct?
I. Solar energy has the lowest Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) among renewable sources.
II. The global emissions reduction target of 43% for the decade is aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 2.4°C.
III. The projected contribution of solar energy to the total energy mix by 2030 is 27%.
10.
Which of the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is/are correct?
II. GIB is primarily found in the forests of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
II. It is classified as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN.
III. GIB feeds on grass seeds, insects, and occasionally small rodents.
