21October2025DailyCAQuiz

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1.

Which of the following statements regarding sustainable fuels, as per the IEA 2025 report, is/are correct?

Liquid biofuels currently cover about 4% of global transport energy demand.
Countries like Brazil derive nearly 10% of total energy consumption from renewable fuels.
Biogases and hydrogen fuels are already the dominant fuel sources in the transport sector.
GHG performance standards cover nearly 80% of liquid biofuel use globally.

1 and 2 only

1, 2, and 4 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

2.

Assertion (A): Scaling up sustainable fuels can generate nearly USD 1.5 trillion in investments and create 2 million jobs globally by 2035. Reason (R): Sustainable fuels provide energy security, reduce import dependency, and stimulate rural economies.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

3.

Consider the following statements regarding global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) according to the WHO 2025 report:

Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Acinetobacter species pose the greatest threat in severe infections.
Resistance to Watch and Reserve antibiotics is increasing rapidly, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) accounts for over 50% of bloodstream infections globally.
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections globally was resistant to at least one antibiotic in 2023.

1, 2, and 4 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

All of the above

4.

Which of the following statements regarding regional variations in AMR are correct?

Africa reports one in five infections as resistant, with third-generation cephalosporin resistance exceeding 70% for E. coli and K. pneumoniae.
Europe shows the highest AMR prevalence, with one in three infections resistant.
South-East Asia and Eastern Mediterranean regions report the highest resistance globally.
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have a disproportionate AMR burden due to limited diagnostics, overuse of antibiotics, and weak surveillance networks.

1, 3, and 4 only

1 and 2 only

2, 3, and 4 only

All of the above

5.

Consider the following statements regarding the “Kapas Kranti Mission”:

The mission aims to enhance high-yield, long-staple cotton cultivation through innovative practices and technology.
It plans to replicate the High-Density Plantation (HDP) methods from Telangana in Maharashtra.
The mission is backed by a fund of ₹600 crore.
It includes a mobile application called “Kapas Kisan App” to facilitate cotton procurement.

1, 3, and 4 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

2, 3, and 4 only

6.

Assertion (A): High-Density Plantation (HDP) methods increase cotton yield per unit area. Reason (R): HDP involves planting crops farther apart than traditional methods to allow better sunlight penetration.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

7.

Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives on the Markanda River pollution case:

The NGT has asked Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Pollution Control Boards to submit detailed reports on drains and effluent discharges into the river.
Sampling of sewage discharge points along the Markanda River is mandated by the NGT.
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) compliance by industries is to be reviewed under the NGT directive.
The petition prompting the NGT’s action was filed in 2020.

1, 2, and 3 only

1 and 4 only

2, 3, and 4 only

All of the above

8.

Assertion (A): The Markanda River is ecologically and culturally significant for the regions it flows through. Reason (R): The river originates in the Shivalik Hills, supports agriculture and livelihoods, and holds religious importance.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

9.

Consider the following statements regarding the 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8):

The session finalised global standards for large cardamom, vanilla, and coriander.
With these additions, the total number of standards developed by CCSCH reached 19.
The CCSCH was established in 2013 at the behest of India.
India hosted the session, but the Spices Board of India was not involved in its coordination.

1, 2, and 3 only

1 and 4 only

2, 3, and 4 only

All of the above

10.

Assertion (A): Harmonised global spice standards benefit producers and consumers by ensuring quality, safety, and fair trade. Reason (R): Codex standards developed by CCSCH are legally binding on all member countries.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is true, but R is false.

A is false, but R is true.

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