Master your Daily Current affairs - 25th Aug
1. What is the primary purpose of Sonobuoys in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)?
A) To monitor ocean temperatures
B) To detect and track submarines
C) To communicate with satellites
D) To assist in deep-sea mining operations
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2. Which of the following statements about Sonobuoys is TRUE?
A) They are reusable devices used in maritime operations.
B) They are primarily deployed from satellites.
C) They are core technology for tracking submarines in both open oceans and coastal areas.
D) They were first developed for use in commercial fishing.
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3. Which type of Sonobuoy is used to analyze environmental factors such as water temperature and ambient noise level?
A) Passive Sonobuoys
B) Active Sonobuoys
C) Special Purpose Buoys
D) Acoustic Sonobuoys
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4. What is the significance of the discovery of antihyperhydrogen-4 in particle accelerator experiments?
A) It confirms the existence of dark matter.
B) It offers insights into the fundamental differences between matter and antimatter.
C) It explains the origin of black holes.
D) It demonstrates the potential for antimatter to be used as an energy source.
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5. Which of the following statements about antimatter is TRUE?
A) Antimatter and matter coexist peacefully without any interaction.
B) Antimatter has the same electric charge as its matter counterpart.
C) When antimatter and matter come into contact, they annihilate each other, releasing energy.
D) Antimatter particles can be found in abundance in nature.
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6. Where can scientists create antimatter particles, and what conditions are required?
A) In outer space, during cosmic ray interactions.
B) In particle accelerators, which simulate conditions shortly after the Big Bang.
C) In deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
D) In the Earth's core, under high-pressure conditions.
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7. What is the primary livelihood of the Shompen tribe in the Great Nicobar Island?
A) Agriculture and animal husbandry
B) Hunting, gathering, and fishing
C) Trade and commerce
D) Tourism and handicrafts
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8. Which of the following statements about the Shompen tribe is TRUE?
A) They are primarily agriculturalists with extensive contact with outsiders.
B) They are one of the least studied Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India.
C) They live in permanent settlements and engage in trade with neighboring communities.
D) Their population is well-documented and closely monitored by the government.
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9. Which of the following features is characteristic of the Shompen tribe?
A) They have a matriarchal society.
B) They are predominantly of African descent.
C) They exhibit Mongoloid features and speak a language with many dialects.
D) They practice extensive agriculture and animal domestication.
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10. What is the primary purpose of the ‘bubble-net’ feeding technique used by humpback whales?
A) To communicate with other whales
B) To confine and capture prey in a small area
C) To navigate through deep ocean waters
D) To protect themselves from predators
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11. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of humpback whales?
A) They are one of the smallest species of whales.
B) They have long migrations between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding grounds.
C) They are known for their silent hunting methods.
D) They primarily inhabit freshwater rivers and lakes
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12. What is the significance of the large knobs found on the head, jaws, and body of humpback whales?
A) They are used for communication with other marine animals.
B) Each knob is associated with one or two hairs, which may play a sensory role.
C) They help in buoyancy control during diving.
D) They are vestigial structures with no known function.
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13. What is the primary objective of the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy?
A) To promote the import of biotechnological products
B) To foster high-performance biomanufacturing in various sectors
C) To decrease the use of biotechnology in agriculture
D) To centralize all biotechnological research in one facility
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14. Which of the following sectors is NOT a focus area of the BioE3 Policy?
A) High-value bio-based chemicals
B) Space exploration
C) Precision biotherapeutics
D) Climate resilient agriculture
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15. How does the BioE3 Policy aim to accelerate technology development and commercialization in biotechnology?
A) By reducing government funding for research
B) By establishing biomanufacturing and bio-AI hubs, as well as bio-foundries
C) By restricting foreign investments in biotechnology
D) By focusing solely on traditional manufacturing techniques
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16. What is a key feature of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) introduced in 2024?
A) Pension payouts are entirely market-linked.
B) Government employees are guaranteed 50% of their last drawn pay as a lifelong monthly pension.
C) There is no provision for family pension under the UPS.
D) The scheme is non-contributory and fully funded by the government.
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17. What contribution is required from government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?
A) 5% of their salary
B) 10% of their salary
C) 18.5% of their salary
D) No contribution is required from employees
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18. Which of the following is a benefit provided by the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in the event of a government employee’s death?
A) The family receives a pension equivalent to 60% of the employee’s pension
B) The pension is discontinued.
C) The family receives a one-time lump sum payment only
D) The pension amount is transferred to a market-linked investment fund
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19. What is the primary objective of the "Vigyan Dhara" scheme recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
A) To reduce the government’s spending on science and technology
B) To merge all scientific research institutions into one organization
C) To privatize the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
D) To promote S&T capacity building, research, innovation, and technology development
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20. Which of the following is NOT a component of the "Vigyan Dhara" scheme?
A) Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building
B) Research and Development
C) Defense Technology Development
D) Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment
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21. What is the proposed outlay for the "Vigyan Dhara" scheme during the 15th Finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26?
A) Rs. 5,000 crore
B) Rs. 7,500 crore
C) Rs. 10,579.84 crore
D) Rs. 15,000 crore
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22. What is the primary strategic objective of the Great Nicobar Project?
A) To boost tourism on the island
B) To counter expansionist activities by neighbouring countries, particularly China
C) To develop a marine park for conservation
D) To relocate the indigenous tribes to mainland India
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23. Which of the following infrastructure developments is NOT part of the Great Nicobar Project?
A) An international container trans-shipment terminal
B) A greenfield international airport
C) A nuclear power plant
D) A 450 MVA power plant (gas and solar-based)
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24. What is one of the environmental concerns associated with the Great Nicobar Project?
A) Overpopulation on the island
B) Deforestation of approximately 13,075 hectares of forest land
C) Excessive rainfall causing landslides
D) Desertification of coastal plains
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25. What recent development has contributed to the increased cases and mortality rates of H1N1 influenza in 2024?
A) A decrease in vaccination coverage
B) The emergence of a new strain called the Michigan strain
C) The virus becoming more resistant to antiviral drugs
D) The introduction of a new vaccination program
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