10th May Detailed CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs Quiz

Q1) What does MRSAM stand for?

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

Q2) What role does SECI play in India’s renewable energy ecosystem?

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

Q3) Why is the Gram Manchitra platform praised globally?

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

Q4) 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 fulfilled WTO climate compliance
(d) It qualifies for IMF green bonds

Q5) What innovation did India introduce with the chip-based e-passport system?

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

Q6) Why is KC Venugopal’s reappointment as PAC Chairperson aligned with Indian parliamentary convention?

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

Q7) What’s the role of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)?

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

Q8) What does the acronym CLI stand for in forestry discussions?

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

Q9) Why is the expansion of CGSS a boost for startups?

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

Q10) What major goal did India push at UNFF20 regarding forestry initiatives?

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

Q11) What is the function of PSP-V2.0 platform for e-passports?

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

Q12) What is the main reform under SHAKTI policy in the power sector?

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

Q13) What is the strategic importance of the Paras Defence & HevenDrones JV for India’s defence capability?

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

Q14) Why is Airtel Africa’s partnership with Starlink transformative for Africa’s rural areas?

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

Q15) What made Kotak’s Solitaire Credit Card unique?

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

Q16) How do chip-based e-passports enhance citizen safety?

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

Q17) What does the BBB rating upgrade from Morningstar DBRS imply for India?

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

Q18) What is the benefit of SHAKTI’s flexible coal linkage policy?

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

Q19) What unique climate initiative did India launch at UNFF20?

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

Q20) Why is India’s promotion of forest certification critical at UNFF20?

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

Q21) What principle did India highlight during the Columbia Energy Dialogue?

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

Q22) What does the International Big Cat Alliance aim to achieve?

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

Q23) What is the key feature of India’s Gram Manchitra in land governance?

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

Q24) Why is India’s first mortgage-backed PTC listing on NSE considered historic?

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

Q25) Why is the ₹60,000 crore National ITI Upgradation Plan critical for India’s youth?

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

Q26) Why was the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 significant?

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

Q27) What is the strategic benefit of DPIIT’s MoU with Hafele India?

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

Q28) What new financial incentive was announced under CGSS for startups in Champion Sectors?

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

Q29) What made India’s participation in the World Bank Land Conference unique?

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

Q30) What does the CGSS expansion mean for startups?

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

Q31) At the Columbia Energy Dialogue, what principle did India promote?

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

Q32) 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

Q33) 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) Set up DNA database of all big cats
(d) Train global rangers on elephants

Q34) What is India’s key land-tech success story at World Bank Land Conference?

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

Q35) What was India’s core tech solution shown at the World Bank Land Conference?

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

Q36) Why is ecosystem service valuation crucial for forest policy?

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

Q37) What is the expected carbon offset of the 810 MW solar project in Rajasthan?

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

Q38) What is the core idea behind India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign?

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

Q39) What is India's plan to enhance policy impact using ecosystem valuation studies?

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

Q40) 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 tracks all carbon leaks in exports
(d) It supports policy-making based on ecological values

Q41) 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

Q42) What policy issue is resolved under the India–UK FTA’s ‘Double Contribution Convention’?

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

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

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

Q44) What is the ecological significance of India’s 7.86% increase in mangrove cover over the last decade?

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

Q45) As of May 2025, what is India’s global rank in wind energy capacity?

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

Q46) Why is DPIIT's MoU with Hafele India considered vital?

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

Q47) Why did India push to integrate CLI outcomes at UNFF20?

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

Q48) What key feature differentiates hydrogen-powered drones from battery-powered ones?

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

Q49) What is India’s long-term objective in establishing the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035?

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

Q50) What is India’s long-term strategy for forest-based climate resilience?

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