Welcome to your 12September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s fisheries sector:
- India is the world’s second-largest fish producer as of 2024–25.
- Inland fisheries production in India has increased by 142% since 2013–14.
- Fish production in India reached 195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25.
- The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched in 2022.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The PMMSY has registered over 26 lakh fishers and organisations on the National Fisheries Digital Platform. Reason (R): Digital registration helps in improving transparency, access to resources, and financial inclusion.
3.
Consider the following statements about the Never Alone programme launched by AIIMS:
- It was launched on World Suicide Prevention Day in 2025.
- The programme targets college and university students specifically.
- The app is accessible only through a dedicated AIIMS mobile application.
- The cost per student is 70 paise per day for institutions with 5,000 or more students.
Which of the statements are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): India accounts for a significant portion of global suicides, particularly among young adults. Reason (R): In India, 70–80% of people with mental health issues do not seek help due to stigma and lack of awareness.
5.
Consider the following statements about the Hellfire missile incident near Yemen:
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- ile successfully destroyed the unidentified flying object (UFO).
- The video of the incident was presented in a 2025 US congressional hearing.
- The object struck by the missile was described as a glowing orb.
Which of the statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following characteristics of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile:
- Laser-guided air-to-ground missiles have been in use since 1972.
- Can target tanks, bunkers, helicopters, and slow aircraft.
- Length of approximately 1.7 metres and weight around 45–48.5 kg.
- Maximum speed Mach 3 and range 20–25 km.
Which of the above statements are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the recent discovery of Aspergillus species in the Western Ghats:
- Two new species, Aspergillus dhakephalkarii and Aspergillus patriciawiltshireae, have been identified.
- A. aculeatinus and A. brunneoviolaceus were also reported for the first time in India.
- Black aspergilli fungi are primarily harmful and have no industrial applications.
- The discovery was made by the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
Which of the statements are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): Aspergillus section Nigri is ecologically and industrially important. Reason (R): Black aspergilli are exclusively pathogenic fungi with no beneficial applications.
9.
Consider the following statements about the UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB):
- It was launched jointly by India and the U.K. in 2024.
- The initiative is led by NITI Aayog from India and the City of London Corporation from the U.K.
- UKIIFB primarily focuses on social infrastructure, like health and education.
- India requires $2 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2030.
Which of the statements are correct?
10.
Which of the following statements correctly describes UKIIFB’s second-year focus?
- Emphasis on renewable energy infrastructure.
- Enhancing investment in renewables helps India meet energy demand while reducing carbon emissions.
- The focus is to discontinue investments in traditional energy projects immediately.
- Renewable energy investment aligns with India’s climate commitments.
Select the correct answer:
