10th May Detailed CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs Quiz

Q1) What does the CGSS expansion mean for startups?

(a) Auto startup registration for patents
(b) ₹20 crore guarantee cover with reduced fees
(c) Tax refund on export revenue
(d) Free loan waiver after 3 years

Q2) Why is ecosystem service valuation crucial for forest policy?

(a) It cuts down water usage reports
(b) It helps government budget planning by showing ecological value
(c) It increases state forest tax
(d) It allows forest lease to corporates

Q3) What is one of the key benefits of PSP-V2.0 introduced in passport services?

(a) Enhanced passport production with RFID chips
(b) Contactless entry to Metro systems
(c) Direct visa auto-approval
(d) Allows dual nationality on chip

Q4) Why is the integration of MEA and SEEA frameworks critical for India?

(a) It improves GDP estimation
(b) It enables Aadhaar-based forest rationing
(c) It supports policy-making based on ecological values
(d) It tracks all carbon leaks in exports

Q5) What is the core idea behind India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign?

(a) Creation of plantation bonds for investors
(b) Commemorative plantation drive promoting tree bonding
(c) Digital tree certificates via Aadhaar
(d) GPS-linked seedling subsidy tracker

Q6) What key feature differentiates hydrogen-powered drones from battery-powered ones?

(a) Shorter operational range
(b) Higher endurance & modular payloads
(c) Built-in solar panel for charging
(d) Lower altitude capability

Q7) What is India’s key land-tech success story at World Bank Land Conference?

(a) AI Gramsabha Chatbot
(b) Virtual forest allocation scheme
(c) Blockchain housing deed on UIDAI
(d) SVAMITVA for drone property mapping + Gram Manchitra

Q8) What policy issue is resolved under the India–UK FTA’s ‘Double Contribution Convention’?

(a) Food quality inspections
(b) Free trade for startups
(c) Double taxation on expatriate workers
(d) Student visa waivers

Q9) What innovation did India introduce with the chip-based e-passport system?

(a) RFID-based secure, contactless travel authentication
(b) Blockchain ledger embedded in chip
(c) Auto international check-in alerts
(d) Face recognition visa page

Q10) What is the main reform under SHAKTI policy in the power sector?

(a) Privatization of SEBs
(b) Transparent coal linkage allocation to power plants
(c) Mandatory renewable use
(d) Free coal for startups

Q11) Why is India’s first mortgage-backed PTC listing on NSE considered historic?

(a) Replaces NBFC debt instruments
(b) PTCs now trade like stocks
(c) Involves only sovereign borrowers
(d) First EBP-based coupon rate discovery for a PTC

Q12) What analytics tool was used in India’s forest ecosystem service valuation pilot?

(a) System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)
(b) EcoGIS-AI
(c) Biodiversity Rank Index
(d) Remote Neural Estimator

Q13) What major goal did India push at UNFF20 regarding forestry initiatives?

(a) Global recognition of CLI and IBCA under official mechanisms
(b) Free drone mapping of all world forests
(c) Opening forest land for housing
(d) Creation of pan-Asia timber index

Q14) What principle did India highlight during the Columbia Energy Dialogue?

(a) Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR)
(b) Carbon Border Tax on oil
(c) Free carbon trading among developing countries
(d) One-World Green Grid Act

Q15) Why was the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 significant?

(a) It funded Swarm Drone Forces
(b) It launched India’s private Mars mission
(c) It promoted Indo-Israel medium-range missile collaboration
(d) It introduced DRDO’s new tank division

Q16) What does India aim to achieve with the International Big Cat Alliance?

(a) Unite nations for conservation of 7 big cat species
(b) Build global zoo networks
(c) Train global rangers on elephants
(d) Set up DNA database of all big cats

Q17) What is the benefit of SHAKTI’s flexible coal linkage policy?

(a) Allows auction-based allocation to power producers
(b) Saves water in coal washing
(c) Increases open-pit mining
(d) Reserves coal for exports

Q18) What is the significance of India crossing 200 GW renewable energy milestone?

(a) It reached this 2030 target ahead of schedule
(b) It became the largest nuclear energy producer
(c) It qualifies for IMF green bonds
(d) It fulfilled WTO climate compliance

Q19) Why is India’s promotion of forest certification critical at UNFF20?

(a) Increases tax revenue from timber exports
(b) Legalizes forest land conversion
(c) Aligns domestic forestry practices with global standards
(d) Privatizes eco-sensitive zones

Q20) At the Columbia Energy Dialogue, what principle did India promote?

(a) Net Zero Subsidy Act
(b) CBDR (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities)
(c) Global Renewable Quotas
(d) Carbon-Neutral Trade

Q21) What unique climate initiative did India launch at UNFF20?

(a) Save the Himalayas Fund
(b) Blue Carbon Coalition
(c) Clean River Drive
(d) International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Q22) Why is KC Venugopal’s reappointment as PAC Chairperson aligned with Indian parliamentary convention?

(a) It rotates among states
(b) PAC Chair is traditionally from the main opposition
(c) It's decided by the President
(d) PAC is headed by a ruling party member

Q23) What is India’s long-term strategy for forest-based climate resilience?

(a) Digital mapping of urban parks
(b) Restore degraded forest landscapes using SEEA valuation
(c) Bamboo-only plantation model
(d) Replace agriculture with forest zones

Q24) What is India's plan to enhance policy impact using ecosystem valuation studies?

(a) Replace green budget with tree budget
(b) Sell carbon credit to World Bank
(c) Promote nature-based tourism zones
(d) Use SEEA & MEA to quantify ecosystem services for planning

Q25) What is India’s long-term objective in establishing the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035?

(a) Replace PSLV operations
(b) Build a joint ISS with Japan
(c) Launch nuclear satellites
(d) Maintain a permanent space research presence

Q26) What made India’s participation in the World Bank Land Conference unique?

(a) It acted as Country Champion for digital land governance
(b) It proposed free land trade across borders
(c) It launched cryptocurrency for land transactions
(d) It launched a new real estate stock index

Q27) Why is the ₹60,000 crore National ITI Upgradation Plan critical for India’s youth?

(a) Creates over 1000 NCoEs for industry-linked skills
(b) Builds 5000 new IITs
(c) Offers free laptops to all students
(d) Automates curriculum delivery

Q28) What does the acronym CLI stand for in forestry discussions?

(a) Community-Led Integration
(b) Country-Led Initiative
(c) Carbon Land Inventory
(d) Common Log Index

Q29) Why is the expansion of CGSS a boost for startups?

(a) Offers SEZ status
(b) Increases loan guarantee cover to ₹20 crore
(c) Gives 100% FDI automatically
(d) Waives all taxes for 5 years

Q30) What made Kotak’s Solitaire Credit Card unique?

(a) Designed for NRIs exclusively
(b) First crypto-compatible credit card
(c) Premium travel perks and milestone-linked benefits
(d) Free movie tickets only

Q31) What does the BBB rating upgrade from Morningstar DBRS imply for India?

(a) India is required to devalue rupee
(b) India will exit BRICS
(c) India shows improved creditworthiness for global investors
(d) India defaulted on global loans

Q32) Why is DPIIT's MoU with Hafele India considered vital?

(a) Empowers MSMEs in manufacturing with localized innovation
(b) Imports German retail tech
(c) Funds 5G rural experiments
(d) Launches online license tracker

Q33) What role does SECI play in India’s renewable energy ecosystem?

(a) Aggregates and auctions solar and wind energy capacities
(b) Distributes carbon credits to companies
(c) Certifies emission testing labs
(d) Regulates rooftop installations

Q34) What was India’s core tech solution shown at the World Bank Land Conference?

(a) National Remote Voting Grid
(b) SVAMITVA and Gram Manchitra integration for land mapping
(c) Satellite-aided mining portal
(d) Blockchain Bhu-Token

Q35) Why is Airtel Africa’s partnership with Starlink transformative for Africa’s rural areas?

(a) Increases broadband speed in metros
(b) Provides satellite-cellular hybrid internet in remote zones
(c) Blocks local ISP competition
(d) Gives free smartphones

Q36) What new financial incentive was announced under CGSS for startups in Champion Sectors?

(a) Free incubation support for 3 years
(b) 100% GST refund for 2 years
(c) Direct subsidy of ₹10 lakh
(d) 1% Annual Guarantee Fee (AGF)

Q37) What is the strategic importance of the Paras Defence & HevenDrones JV for India’s defence capability?

(a) Builds combat jets with Israel
(b) Enables nuclear drone manufacturing
(c) Introduces hydrogen-powered drones with modular payloads
(d) Helps import UAVs from Israel

Q38) How do chip-based e-passports enhance citizen safety?

(a) Stores blockchain visa data
(b) Prevents Aadhaar misuse
(c) Encrypts biometric data to prevent forgery
(d) Auto-verifies air ticket bookings

Q39) Why did India push to integrate CLI outcomes at UNFF20?

(a) For global forest fire management & certification frameworks
(b) To seek carbon offset subsidies
(c) To develop new treaties on wildlife trade
(d) To expand teak exports

Q40) As of May 2025, what is India’s global rank in wind energy capacity?

(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 1st
(d) 4th

Q41) What does the International Big Cat Alliance aim to achieve?

(a) Develop zoos for rare species
(b) Raise funds for tiger tourism
(c) Create a museum for wild cats
(d) Global collaboration on big cat conservation and research

Q42) What is the function of PSP-V2.0 platform for e-passports?

(a) Aadhaar-card integration with visa
(b) Visa cancellation & blacklist registry
(c) Chip encryption and automated passport printing
(d) Tax verification for international travel

Q43) What achievement did China register in the 2025 BWF Sudirman Cup?

(a) Won for the first time since 2010
(b) Defeated India in finals
(c) Won their 13th title
(d) Set new longest rally record

Q44) What does MRSAM stand for?

(a) Multi-Radar Stealth Attack Mechanism
(b) Missile Radio Signal Alert Module
(c) Medium Range Surface to Air Missile
(d) Mass Rapid Strike Aerial Module

Q45) What is the strategic benefit of DPIIT’s MoU with Hafele India?

(a) Boosts foreign travel incentives
(b) Helps create smart villages
(c) Allows import of German drones
(d) Supports innovation, product startups & MSME supply chains

Q46) What is the key feature of India’s Gram Manchitra in land governance?

(a) GIS-based decentralized rural planning tool
(b) Blockchain-based property token issuance
(c) Generates satellite village maps every week
(d) Uses AI to detect illegal houses

Q47) What is the expected carbon offset of the 810 MW solar project in Rajasthan?

(a) 1.5 million tonnes per year
(b) 2.2 million tonnes per year
(c) 4.5 million tonnes per year
(d) 0.8 million tonnes per year

Q48) What is the ecological significance of India’s 7.86% increase in mangrove cover over the last decade?

(a) Reduces forest encroachment by villages
(b) Enhances carbon sequestration and coastal protection
(c) Helps sand mining industries
(d) Boosts tourism infrastructure

Q49) Why is the Gram Manchitra platform praised globally?

(a) Enables participatory rural planning with GIS tools
(b) Tracks MGNREGA payments
(c) Conducts e-voting for local bodies
(d) Maps national food distribution network

Q50) What’s the role of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)?

(a) To integrate mining zones into economic growth plans
(b) To map all forest species globally
(c) To estimate subsidy leakages
(d) To measure ecosystem services in monetary terms