Welcome to your 4april2025dailycaquiz
1.
Consider the following statements regarding the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Bill, 2025:
- The Bill mandates that all members of the Central Waqf Council must be Muslims to ensure religious expertise in governance.
- The Bill replaces the Survey Commissioner with the District Collector or another senior officer for Waqf property surveys.
- The Bill introduces an appellate mechanism allowing appeals against Tribunal decisions in the High Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2.
Which of the following is NOT a feature introduced in the UMEED Bill, 2025?
3.
Consider the following statements regarding the Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMISP) Policy – 2025:
- The policy mandates that iron and steel products must be melted and poured into solid form only within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India.
- The policy prohibits Global Tender Enquiries (GTE) for government procurement contracts below ₹200 crore, unless an exemption is granted by the Department of Expenditure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Consider the following statements regarding the historical and legal status of Katchatheevu Island:
- Katchatheevu was placed under Sri Lankan sovereignty following the 1974 Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Boundary Agreement.
- During the British era, Katchatheevu was clearly recognized as part of Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
- The delineation of maritime boundaries under the 1974 agreement was influenced by the equidistance principle as defined under UNCLOS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5.
Which of the following islands was the subject of a maritime boundary dispute between India and Bangladesh?
6.
Consider the following statements regarding Euphaea wayanadensis:
- Euphaea wayanadensis is an endemic species found in multiple freshwater ecosystems across India.
- Its presence is an indicator of polluted freshwater systems with stagnant water and low biodiversity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements regarding the ChaSTE experiment conducted during Chandrayaan-3 mission:
- ChaSTE used a hammering mechanism to penetrate the lunar regolith.
- ChaSTE provided the first in situ thermal profile of the Moon’s south pole.
- Data from ChaSTE can help identify subsurface water ice stability zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
Which of the following statements regarding fluoride contamination in groundwater in India is correct?
9.
Which one of the following defluoridation methods is most widely used in rural areas of India for treating fluoride-contaminated groundwater?
10.
With reference to the Indian Space Association (ISpA), consider the following statements:
- It is a collaborative industry body comprising Indian and international stakeholders in the space sector.
- One of its core objectives is to support the Government of India in transforming the country into a global hub for commercial space ventures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
