Welcome to your 5april2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Dhansiri River:
- The Dhansiri River originates from Laisang Peak and first flows in a northeasterly direction completely.
- The river flows through both Dhansiri Reserved Forest in Assam and Intanki National Park in Nagaland.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding Ntangki National Park:
- Ntangki National Park in northeastern state, is home to rare species like the Hoolock gibbon and Black stork.
- The park features semi-tropical forests and lies in a region known for eco-tourism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding artificial rain induction methods:
- Hygroscopic cloud seeding is more effective in tropical regions as it promotes droplet formation in warm clouds using salt particles.
- Glaciogenic cloud seeding is preferred in lower altitude regions with high temperatures and no ice crystals.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
4.
Which of the following is most closely associated with solar geoengineering through reflective particle injection to cool the atmosphere?
5.
Consider the following statements:
- Mumbai handles nearly 95% of India's undersea internet traffic.
- India accounts for nearly 10% of global subsea cable systems and 5% of cable landing stations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding India–Thailand historical and cultural relations:
- The Ramakien, Thailand’s national epic, is a localized version of the Mahabharata adapted into Thai folklore and art.
- Ancient maritime trade routes between India and Thailand helped spread Indian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism to Southeast Asia.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
With reference to India's strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity with Southeast Asia, consider the following infrastructure projects:
- India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway
- Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
- Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor
- Mekong–India Economic Corridor
How many of the above are directly aligned with India’s Act East Policy objectives?
8.
Consider the following statements:
- The concept of Creamy Layer within the OBC category was first introduced in the Ashok Kumar Thakur case (2008).
- The Ram Nandan Prasad Committee was constituted to recommend criteria for identifying the Creamy Layer after the Indra Sawhney judgment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
9.
Which of the following best explains why the concept of Creamy Layer was introduced in the OBC reservation system?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT):
- UNCAT prohibits torture under all circumstances, including situations of war and public emergency.
- Under UNCAT, a state party is obligated to extradite or prosecute a person accused of torture, even if the alleged act occurred outside its territory.
- India has ratified UNCAT and enacted domestic legislation fully in line with its provisions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
