Welcome to your 03November2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to Shafali Verma’s record-breaking performance in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Final, consider the following statements:
- Shafali Verma became the youngest cricketer—male or female—to score a half-century in a World Cup final.
- She broke Virender Sehwag’s record, which was set during the 2003 ICC Men’s World Cup Final.
- India’s total of 298/7 in the final was the highest in the history of Women’s World Cup finals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): Shafali Verma’s all-round performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final was crucial in establishing India’s control over South Africa. Reason (R): She scored a quick 87 runs and took two wickets, including those of Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp.
3.
With reference to the Gaganyaan programme, consider the following statements:
- The programme includes three uncrewed missions before India’s first human spaceflight.
- The G1 Mission will be the first uncrewed test flight, aimed at validating critical systems such as crew module safety and re-entry procedures.
- The Gaganyaan crewed mission will use the PSLV launch vehicle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): The CMS-03 mission marks a major enhancement in India’s strategic communication capabilities. Reason (R): The satellite was launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit to provide real-time Earth observation data for the Indian Navy.
5.
With reference to Nucelion Therapeutics, recently established by Bharat Biotech International Ltd, consider the following statements:
- It is a Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) focusing on advanced cell and gene therapies.
- The facility is located in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, India’s leading life sciences cluster.
- It will operate as a joint venture between Bharat Biotech and Ananth Technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): Nucelion Therapeutics will operate independently from Bharat Biotech. Reason (R): The subsidiary is governed by its own leadership, data systems, and commercial terms to ensure arm’s-length operations.
7.
With reference to India’s diplomatic engagement with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, consider the following statements:
- India has officially recognised the Taliban regime as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
- Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, visited India in October 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation.
- India has continued its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including the supply of medicines and food grains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): India agreed to accept accredited Taliban diplomats in New Delhi in 2025. Reason (R): India seeks to strengthen regional engagement and maintain a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan amid strained Kabul–Islamabad relations.
9.
With reference to the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025, consider the following statements:
- The ESTIC 2025 was inaugurated by the Prime Minister at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- A ₹1 lakh-crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund was launched to promote private-sector R&D.
- The event was organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote trade-based innovation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10.
The newly announced Anusandhan Research Foundation aims primarily to:
