Welcome to your 20September2025DailyCAQuiz
1.
With reference to the National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025, consider the following statements:
- The policy has been notified by the Ministry of Power.
- It allows developers to obtain exploration permits and 30-year leases.
- The policy promotes hybrid geothermal-solar plants and retrofitting abandoned oil wells.
- The Geological Survey of India has mapped geothermal sites only in the Himalayan and Cambay provinces.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
2.
Assertion (A): Geothermal energy offers a more stable and continuous power source compared to solar or wind. Reason (R): Geothermal resources are available only in the Himalayan region of India.
3.
With reference to the Bihar government’s 2025 unemployment allowance scheme, consider the following statements:
- The scheme provides ₹1,000 per month to unemployed graduates aged between 20 to 25 years.
- It is an extension of the Mukhya Mantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana launched in 2016.
- The scheme covers graduates from arts, science, commerce, and technical/professional courses.
- The allowance will be given for a maximum period of two years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Assertion (A): The Bihar government introduced a ₹1,000 allowance for unemployed graduates in 2025 to promote self-reliance and skill development among educated youth. Reason (R): The scheme aims to support preparation for competitive exams and job-oriented training.
5.
With reference to Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), consider the following statements:
- It is primarily caused by the Coxsackievirus A16.
- The disease is usually itchy, and the rash persists for more than a month.
- It spreads through respiratory droplets, contact with blisters, and contaminated surfaces.
- Children under the age of ten are most vulnerable to this infection.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
6.
Identify the incorrect statement about HFMD:
7.
With reference to the Namo Lakshmi Yojana of Gujarat, consider the following statements:
- It provides financial assistance to girls studying in Classes 9 to 12.
- Beneficiaries receive ₹25,000 over four years.
- It covers schools under both GSHSEB and CBSE boards.
- Girls receiving other scholarships are excluded from this scheme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Assertion (A): The Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana promotes science education among students in Gujarat. Reason (R): The scheme provides ₹25,000 over two years to eligible students of Classes 11 and 12 in the science stream.
9.
With reference to the Aquamonitrix portable ion chromatograph, consider the following statements:
- It uses a long column and high-pressure pump like traditional laboratory ion chromatography.
- Aquamonitrix employs a UV absorbance detector to identify nitrate and nitrite ions.
- The device allows real-time, on-site analysis of soil pore water.
- It operates using an environmentally friendly sodium chloride solution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
10.
Which of the following is a major advantage of Aquamonitrix over conventional laboratory ion chromatography?
