Welcome to your 19july2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Survekshan 2024–25:
- Ahmedabad has topped the cleanliness rankings for the first time in Swachh Survekshan history.
- Sasvad in Maharashtra has been declared the cleanest city in the under 1 lakh population category.
- Maharashtra has been recognized as the best-performing state overall in this edition.
How many of the above statements are correct?
2.
Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Survekshan and its 2025 edition:
- Swachh Survekshan is conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban.
- The theme for Swachh Survekshan 2025 is “Clean Air, Green Cities”, emphasizing air pollution control.
How many of the above statements are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding Akash Prime, a surface-to-air missile system:
- Akash Prime is optimized for operations in high-altitude and extremely cold regions.
- It uses an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker to improve target accuracy during the terminal phase.
How many of the above statements are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum:
- Radio waves have the shortest wavelengths among all electromagnetic waves.
- Their frequency range typically lies between 3 kHz and 300 GHz.
- Radio waves are non-ionizing in nature.
How many of the above statements are correct?
5.
Consider the following statements about Mount Kilimanjaro:
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
- It is a stratovolcano comprising three separate volcanic cones.
- It is popularly called “Everyman’s Everest”.
How many of the above statements are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding stratovolcanoes:
- Stratovolcanoes are broad and gently sloping like shield volcanoes.
- They consist mainly of a single layer of basaltic lava.
- Their eruptions are quiet due to low-viscosity magma.
How many of the above statements are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements about India’s renewable energy sector in 2024–25:
- India’s total renewable energy capacity reached 250 GW by March 2025.
- The annual addition of solar power in 2024–25 was less than the previous fiscal year.
How many of the above statements are correct?
8.
How many of the following types of bioenergy are incorrectly described?
- Biofuels – Liquid fuels like ethanol and biodiesel derived from biomass
- Biopower – Electricity generated through biomass combustion
- Biogas – Gas from anaerobic digestion of organic matter
- Biochar – Charcoal from biomass pyrolysis
- Biosteam – Steam from algae used directly to run turbines
9.
Consider the following statements regarding the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana:
- The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹24,000 crore annually for a period of six years.
- It will be implemented in 50 districts, focusing exclusively on rain-fed regions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
10.
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY):
- The scheme provides a pension of ₹6,000 per month to farmers after they reach 60 years of age.
- By November 2024, over 24 lakh farmers have enrolled under the scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?