Daily Current Affairs Quiz

[1]. Recently, lava erupted in Iceland following powerful earthquake swarms. What defines an earthquake swarm?

[A]. A series of quakes without a main shock

[B]. A sudden collapse of a tectonic plate

[C]. A single powerful earthquake followed by aftershocks

[D]. Earthquakes triggered by lunar activity

[2]. Recently, astronomers explained how Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) caused rare northern lights over Ladakh in May 2024. What are CMEs primarily composed of?

[A]. Ice and dust

[B]. Magnetized Plasma

[C]. Oxygen and nitrogen

[D]. Water vapor and helium

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[3]. Recently, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited celebrated 10 years of Digital India and announced free AI training for 10 lakh individuals. What is the vision of the CSC initiative?

[A]. Provide financial aid to startups

[B]. Promote tourism digitally

[C]. Deliver digital services to the last mile

[D]. Create urban employment

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[4]. What is the primary objective of the TALASH initiative launched for Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) students?

[A]. To support self-discovery, life skills, and career planning for tribal students

[B]. To implement new sports and vocational syllabus

[C]. To introduce coding classes in tribal schools

[D]. To provide nutritional supplements to students in remote tribal areas

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[5]. Recently, the World Health Organization updated its HIV prevention guidelines to include a new long-acting drug. What is the name of this antiretroviral recommended for high-risk populations?

[A]. Dolutegravir

[B]. Tenofovir

[C]. Efavirenz

[D]. Lenacapavir

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[6]. Recently, the Delhi government notified the Delhi Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025 to safeguard the rights and welfare of transgender persons. Who is empowered to issue identity certificates under the new rules?

[A]. Chief Secretary

[B]. Social Welfare Minister

[C]. District Magistrate

[D]. Municipal Commissioner

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[7]. Recently, India received the second GE-F404 engine from the United States for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A fighter jet programme. What type of aircraft is the LCA Tejas?

[A]. 5th generation stealth bomber

[B]. 4.5 generation multi-role fighter aircraft

[C]. Unmanned surveillance drone

[D]. Twin-engine cargo aircraft

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[8]. Recently, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the Prime Minister Professorships to leverage the expertise of scientists in engineering, science, and technology. What is a key requirement under the newly launched Prime Minister Professorships?

[A]. Professors must be affiliated with IITs and IISc

[B]. Applicants must be under the age of 65

[C]. Recipients must be based at “spoke” institutions under the PAIR programme

[D]. Only Indian citizens currently residing in India are eligible

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[9]. Recently, the Finance Minister called for collaboration between industry and government to expand Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and attract more Fortune 500 companies to India. What is the primary function of GCCs?

[A]. To act as offshore centres providing services to global firms

[B]. To outsource operations to external vendors

[C]. To regulate foreign investment in emerging markets

[D]. To promote international trade agreements

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[10]. Recently, the sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated in Meghalaya. Which community primarily celebrates this festival?

[A]. Khasis

[B]. Garos

[C]. Pnars (or Jaintias)

[D]. Nagas

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[11]. Recently, India celebrated 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). What is the primary objective of the PMKVY scheme?

[A]. To provide long-term formal education to rural youth

[B]. To offer short-term skill training and upskilling/re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning

[C]. To fund startups in emerging technology sectors

[D]. To provide direct employment to all school graduates

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[12]. Recently, the Centre fixed prices of 71 key drug formulations through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). Under which Ministry does the NPPA function?

[A]. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[B]. Ministry of Finance

[C]. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

[D]. Ministry of Consumer Affairs

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[13]. Recently, retail inflation hit a 6-year low of 2.10% in June 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Which organization is responsible for releasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India?

[A]. Reserve Bank of India

[B]. Niti Aayog

[C]. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

[D]. Ministry of Finance

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[14]. France has announced an agreement to grant more autonomy to New Caledonia by creating the "State of New Caledonia" within the French Republic. Where is New Caledonia located?

[A]. Atlantic Ocean

[B]. Indian Ocean

[C]. Pacific Ocean

[D]. Mediterranean Sea

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[15]. Astronomers using NASA’s TESS have discovered a new super-Earth named TOI-1846, located 154 light-years away. What does the term "super-Earth" primarily refer to?

[A]. A planet with Earth-like atmosphere

[B]. A planet with potential for life

[C]. A planet located in our solar system

[D]. A planet larger and more massive than Earth

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[16]. The WHO has released its first integrated guidelines for managing arboviral diseases like Dengue and Zika. What is the primary vector responsible for spreading these illnesses?

[A]. Culex mosquito

[B]. Aedes mosquito

[C]. Anopheles mosquito

[D]. Tsetse fly

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[17]. India has launched its first weather derivatives market. What do weather derivatives primarily help users hedge against?

[A]. Market price fluctuations

[B]. Land acquisition disputes

[C]. Weather-related uncertainties

[D]. Input cost inflation

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[18]. Recently, the President of India nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for nominated members in the Rajya Sabha?

[A]. Article 74

[B]. Article 79

[C]. Article 80

[D]. Article 82

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[19]. Which country recently introduced a nomination-based golden visa programme offering lifetime residency to Indian and Bangladeshi nationals?

[A]. United Arab Emirates

[B]. Qatar

[C]. Saudi Arabia

[D]. Bahrain

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[20]. The arrest of the vessel MSC Akiteta II by the Kerala government was based on provisions under which Indian law governing maritime disputes?

[A]. Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

[B]. Environment Protection Act, 1986

[C]. Indian Ports Act, 1908

[D]. Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017

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