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05aug2025dailycaquiz

Welcome to your 05aug2025dailycaquiz

1. 
With reference to the recent development initiatives launched in Varanasi, consider the following statements:

  1. The redevelopment of Varanasi Junction railway station aims to improve passenger amenities and safety through new rail overbridges.
  2. New educational institutions and research centres focusing on Ayurveda and Indian knowledge systems were inaugurated.
  3. The initiatives are aligned with national programs such as Smart Cities Mission and Viksit Bharat @2047.
  4. The visit was primarily ceremonial and focused on religious events and rituals without linking it to broader national development goals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. 
Consider the following initiatives mentioned during the PM’s recent visit to Varanasi:

  1. PM SVANidhi
  2. PM Gati Shakti
  3. Smart Cities Mission
  4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Which of the above were directly linked to the development agenda of urban and semi-urban areas as discussed during the visit?

3. 
With reference to the Bharat Taxi Service initiative set to launch in 2025, consider the following statements:

  1. The service is a private-sector app-based cab aggregator focused on urban markets.
  2. It will be operated through a cooperative model, where drivers are also stakeholders.
  3. The initiative aligns with government missions such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India.
  4. Surge pricing and profit maximization are key features of this service.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. 
The Bharat Taxi Service initiative represents a new direction in public service delivery. Which of the following policy objectives does it directly aim to fulfil?

  1. Strengthening the cooperative movement
  2. Creating community-based digital platforms
  3. Enhancing FDI in rural transportation infrastructure
  4. Formalizing the unorganized transport sector

5. 
With reference to the recent classification of 'Ayurveda Aahara' by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), consider the following statements:

  1. Category A products under Ayurveda Aahara can be consumed without a medical prescription.

  2. These products are designed to treat specific diseases and must be registered as medicines.
  3. FSSAI developed the labeling and safety framework, while the Ministry of AYUSH provided textual and scientific inputs.
  4. Ayurveda Aahara products fall outside the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

6. 
Which of the following are correct features of ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ as per the recent FSSAI guidelines?

  1. It includes formulations mentioned in classical Ayurvedic texts.
  2. It must always be sold under medical supervision.
  3. It is intended to promote wellness based on Ayurvedic principles like dosha balance and seasonal eating.
  4. It falls under Category B only if the product has been scientifically validated through clinical trials.

7. 
With reference to the Centres of Excellence (CoEs) recognized under the National Centre for Mineral Targeting (NCMM), consider the following statements:

  1. These Centres will focus on deep-seated and critical mineral exploration using advanced technologies.
  2. The CoEs operate under the Ministry of Earth Sciences to support geospatial policy implementation.
  3. Institutions such as IITs, NITs, and autonomous R&D bodies are included among the recognized CoEs.
  4. The initiative aims to reduce India’s import dependency on critical minerals like lithium and cobalt.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

8. 
Which of the following objectives are directly associated with the recognition of Centres of Excellence under the NCMM?

  1. Promoting sustainable mining practices and efficient resource utilization
  2. Establishing India’s first commercial mining exchanges for mineral trading
  3. Enhancing the use of artificial intelligence and big data in mineral mapping
  4. Creating a trained workforce through academia-industry collaboration

9. 
With reference to India’s marine fisheries in 2024, consider the following statements:

  1. India saw a nationwide increase in marine fish catch due to improved breeding cycles and monsoon patterns.
  2. Gujarat ranked first in total marine fish landings among all Indian states.

  3. The decline in marine fish catch was especially noted in pelagic species like sardines and mackerel.
  4. Overfishing and climate variability were key reasons behind the fall in marine catch levels.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. 
With reference to the recent MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Indian Association of Gold Economists and Scientists (IAGES), consider the following statements:

  1. The MoU aims to introduce an accreditation framework for gold businesses and professionals.
  2. It seeks to promote scientific and auditing standards in the gold trade.
  3. This partnership is part of the government’s Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme implementation.
  4. It supports financial inclusion and transparency in the semi-formal gold sector.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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