10th May Detailed CURRENT AFFAIRS Current Affairs Quiz

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Q1) What is the ecological significance of India’s 7.86% increase in mangrove cover over the last decade?

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

Q2) What does the CGSS expansion mean for startups?

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

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

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

Q4) What is India’s long-term objective in establishing the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035?

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

Q5) What does the BBB rating upgrade from Morningstar DBRS imply for India?

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

Q6) What is the expected carbon offset of the 810 MW solar project in Rajasthan?

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

Q7) Why is the Gram Manchitra platform praised globally?

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

Q8) What achievement did China register in the 2025 BWF Sudirman Cup?

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

Q9) What does MRSAM stand for?

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

Q10) What does the acronym CLI stand for in forestry discussions?

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

Q11) Why was the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 significant?

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

Q12) Why is ecosystem service valuation crucial for forest policy?

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

Q13) What’s the role of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)?

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

Q14) Why is the ₹60,000 crore National ITI Upgradation Plan critical for India’s youth?

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

Q15) 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)

Q16) What policy issue is resolved under the India–UK FTA’s ‘Double Contribution Convention’?

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

Q17) What role does SECI play in India’s renewable energy ecosystem?

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

Q18) Why is India’s promotion of forest certification critical at UNFF20?

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

Q19) What is the benefit of SHAKTI’s flexible coal linkage policy?

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

Q20) What is India’s key land-tech success story at World Bank Land Conference?

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

Q21) What made Kotak’s Solitaire Credit Card unique?

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

Q22) What principle did India highlight during the Columbia Energy Dialogue?

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

Q23) What innovation did India introduce with the chip-based e-passport system?

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

Q24) Why is the expansion of CGSS a boost for startups?

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

Q25) What unique climate initiative did India launch at UNFF20?

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

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

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

Q27) What is the key feature of India’s Gram Manchitra in land governance?

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

Q28) 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's decided by the President
(d) It rotates among states

Q29) What is India's plan to enhance policy impact using ecosystem valuation studies?

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

Q30) What is India’s long-term strategy for forest-based climate resilience?

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

Q31) What is the main reform under SHAKTI policy in the power sector?

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

Q32) What is the strategic benefit of DPIIT’s MoU with Hafele India?

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

Q33) 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

Q34) 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

Q35) Why is the integration of MEA and SEEA frameworks critical for India?

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

Q36) 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) Satellite-aided mining portal
(d) Blockchain Bhu-Token

Q37) What key feature differentiates hydrogen-powered drones from battery-powered ones?

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

Q38) As of May 2025, what is India’s global rank in wind energy capacity?

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

Q39) Why is DPIIT's MoU with Hafele India considered vital?

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

Q40) Why is India’s first mortgage-backed PTC listing on NSE considered historic?

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

Q41) What is the function of PSP-V2.0 platform for e-passports?

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

Q42) Why is Airtel Africa’s partnership with Starlink transformative for Africa’s rural areas?

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

Q43) What is the strategic importance of the Paras Defence & HevenDrones JV for India’s defence capability?

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

Q44) How do chip-based e-passports enhance citizen safety?

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

Q45) What analytics tool was used in India’s forest ecosystem service valuation pilot?

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

Q46) What is the significance of India crossing 200 GW renewable energy milestone?

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

Q47) What is the core idea behind India’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign?

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

Q48) 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

Q49) What does India aim to achieve with the International Big Cat Alliance?

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

Q50) At the Columbia Energy Dialogue, what principle did India promote?

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