Welcome to your 15September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Bairabi–Sairang railway line:
- The railway line spans over 51 km and connects Mizoram’s capital, Aizawl, directly with Guwahati.
- The project was sanctioned in 2008–09 and includes 45 tunnels and 55 major bridges.
- Bridge No. 144 on this route is the tallest pier railway bridge in India, standing at 114 metres.
- With this line, Mizoram became the fourth northeastern state capital to get railway connectivity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): The Bairabi–Sairang railway project required more than half of its alignment to pass through tunnels and bridges. Reason (R): The region’s terrain includes complex Himalayan geology with unstable soil and steep gradients.
3.
Consider the following statements regarding India’s performance on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities):
- India ranked 99th among 167 countries in the Sustainable Development Report 2025.
- Access to improved piped water in Indian urban households increased to 80% in 2022.
- Slum households in Mumbai receive around 45 litres per capita per day, compared to the norm of 135 litres.
- India’s progress on slum population and PM 2.5 air pollution indicators has largely stagnated.
Which of the above statements are correct?
4.
Which of the following is/are correct about urban governance in India?
- Urban development is a state subject under the Constitution.
- Over half of municipal corporations cannot cover even 50% of their expenses from own revenues.
- Smaller cities struggle more than large ones to access private investment and capital markets.
Select the correct answer:
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the AI-based monsoon forecasting initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW):
- Nearly 3.8 crore farmers in 13 states received AI-based monsoon predictions through the m-Kisan platform.
- The AI models used include Google’s Neural GCM and ECMWF’s Artificial Intelligence Forecasting Systems (AIFS).
- Farmers received forecast updates only at the beginning of the monsoon season, with no mid-season alerts.
- This marks the world’s first targeted AI weather forecasting system aimed directly at farmers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
6.
How does AI-based monsoon forecasting help farmers in India?
- Reduces risks of crop failure during the Kharif season.
- Provides lead time for crop selection and sowing decisions.
- Helps stabilise farmer incomes in the face of climate variability.
- Eliminates the need for traditional farming practices entirely.
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the Brown Trout in Kashmir:
- Brown trout was first successfully introduced in Kashmir in 1900 by British officials.
- Unlike rainbow trout, brown trout require artificial feed to survive in hatcheries.
- The current reintroduction project uses brown trout eggs imported from Denmark.
- Brown trout reintroduction is scheduled for October-November to coincide with their breeding season.
Which of the above statements are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): Brown trout reintroduction in Kashmir is expected to revive angling tourism. Reason (R): Brown trout are considered a prized game fish worldwide for their strong fighting spirit.
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the New York Declaration (2025):
- It was introduced by France and co-chaired with Saudi Arabia.
- It calls for halting all Israeli settlements, land grabs, and annexation in occupied territories, including East Jerusalem.
- It urges Israel to publicly renounce annexation plans and settlement policies.
- India voted against the declaration, citing neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Which of the above statements are correct?
10.
Assertion (A): India’s support for the 2025 UN resolution on Palestine demonstrates its longstanding commitment to the principle of self-determination. Reason (R): India has historically supported the two-state solution and advocated for peace through dialogue in the Middle East.