Welcome to your 01October2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the new UGC rule on foreign student registration in India:
- All foreign nationals studying in Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must register on the Study In India (SII) portal from the academic year 2025-26.
- The SII portal links study visas to a centralised system to improve monitoring and compliance.
- Foreign students are exempted from registering on the SII portal if they are enrolled in private institutions.
- Higher Education Institutions are required to appoint a Compliance Officer to ensure the implementation of SII guidelines.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The SII portal registration is expected to improve safety and monitoring of foreign students in India. Reason (R): The portal provides a centralised database linking study visas to students’ personal and academic information.
3.
Consider the following statements regarding Jal Prahar 2025:
- Jal Prahar is a biannual joint exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and Indian Army.
- The Harbour Phase of the exercise involved actual amphibious landing operations near Kakinada.
- INS Gharial, a Magar-class amphibious warfare vessel, was used to onboard Army troops during the Harbour Phase.
- The exercise tested interoperability and joint operational planning along India’s eastern coast.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): Jal Prahar 2025 is important for enhancing India’s eastern maritime defence capabilities. Reason (R): The exercise involves joint planning, amphibious landings, and testing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) between the Navy and Army.
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the NISAR mission:
- NISAR is a joint Earth-observing satellite mission by NASA and ISRO.
- It was launched on 30 July 2025 and uses L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology.
- NISAR can only capture images during daylight hours.
- The first images transmitted include parts of Mount Desert Island, Maine, and North Dakota.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): NISAR satellite data is significant for disaster response and environmental monitoring. Reason (R): Its L-band SAR technology can penetrate clouds and vegetation, providing consistent and high-resolution images.
7.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s livestock sector:
- India contributes nearly 25% of the world’s milk production.
- The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve indigenous cattle and improve genetic diversity.
- The National Digital Livestock Mission (Bharat Pashudhan) has created digital IDs for over 500 million animals.
- India runs the world’s largest livestock vaccination programme, administering over 1.2 billion doses annually.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): India’s livestock sector significantly contributes to rural livelihoods and food security. Reason (R): The sector accounts for 31% of agricultural GVA and 5.5% of national GDP, supporting millions of small and marginal farmers.
9.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s first Maritime Simulation Centre:
- The centre is located at AMET Knowledge Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- It was established through a collaboration between AMET and Maersk.
- The centre primarily focuses on theoretical maritime education with minimal practical training.
- It is equipped with Full Mission Simulators, ECDIS systems, and AR/VR labs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): The Maritime Simulation Centre will enhance India’s global maritime stature. Reason (R): Cadets trained in the centre gain hands-on experience in navigation, collision avoidance, and engine operations before actual sea voyages.
