Welcome to your 13September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to Isobutanol as a biofuel, consider the following statements:
- It has a higher energy density compared to ethanol and is closer to diesel.
- It absorbs more water than ethanol, making it more corrosive for pipelines.
- It can be blended with CNG and used in agricultural machinery.
- It is a four-carbon alcohol commonly used in the chemical industry.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): Ethanol blending with diesel in India faced technical barriers. Reason (R): Ethanol’s corrosive nature and high water absorption caused damage to pipelines and engines.
3.
With reference to Diella, the AI Minister of Albania, consider the following statements:
- It is the world’s first formally inducted AI-based government minister.
- Its primary role is to manage public procurement and curb corruption.
- It is capable of recruiting global talent in addition to evaluating tenders.
- It was introduced by the Albanian government in September 2025.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Which of the following roles are performed by Diella, Albania’s AI Minister?
- Processing bureaucratic requests via voice commands.
- Monitoring international trade negotiations.
- Evaluating public tenders and awarding contracts.
- Recruiting skilled professionals globally.
Select the correct answer:
5.
With reference to the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS), consider the following statements:
- It was first conducted in 1951-52 as the All India Rural Credit Survey.
- It was expanded in 1961-62 to cover both debt and investment.
- The latest round of AIDIS was conducted in 2019.
- The survey is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): AIDIS data is crucial for analysing asset inequality in India. Reason (R): The survey captures details on household asset ownership across rural and urban areas.
7.
With reference to India’s fisheries sector under PMMSY, consider the following statements:
- India became the second-largest fish producer in the world by 2024–25.
- Inland fisheries production has increased by 142% since 2013–14.
- Fish production in 2024–25 touched around 195 lakh tonnes.
- PMMSY was launched in 2015 and extended till 2025–26.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has reduced post-harvest losses in the fisheries sector. Reason (R): The scheme invested heavily in modern harbours, cold storage facilities, and supply chain infrastructure.
9.
With reference to the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), consider the following statements:
- EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark.
- TEPA commits to an investment of $100 billion in India over 15 years.
- Under TEPA, tariff elimination or reduction covers 92.2% of tariff lines, accounting for 99.6% of India’s export value to EFTA.
- All agricultural products exported from India to EFTA will receive duty-free treatment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): TEPA is India’s first comprehensive trade pact with a group of developed European economies. Reason (R): The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is composed of countries that are part of the European Union (EU).
