Daily Quiz

1. Match the following Air Bases (Column A) with their Countries (Column B):

1. Bagram Air Base | A. Turkey
2. Al Udeid Air Base | B. Qatar
3. Nur Khan Air Base | C. Afghanistan
4. Incirlik Air Base | D. Pakistan

Options:
A: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
B: 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
C: 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
D: 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

2. The Delhi Government has ordered a study on the use of smog-eating photocatalytic coatings on roads. What is the primary purpose of this technology?

Options:
A: To absorb carbon dioxide and generate oxygen
B: To capture dust and particulate matter only
C: To reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO?) and harmful hydrocarbons in public spaces
D: To convert rainwater into potable water

3. Consider the following statements about the Sawalkote Project:

1. It is a storage-based hydroelectric power project.
2. It is proposed on the Chenab River in the Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Options:
A: Only 1
B: Only 2
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

4. AIRAWAT-PSAI, Pratyush, and Mihir, recently seen in news, are:

Options:
A: Indigenous satellites launched for communication purposes
B: Advanced drones developed by DRDO for surveillance
C: Advanced drones developed by DRDO for surveillance
D: Supercomputers of India for weather and climate research

5. Consider the following statements about the Clean Plant Programme:

1. It was conceptualized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the World Bank.
2. It is implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB).
3. It aims to provide farmers with high-quality, virus-free planting material of key fruit crops.

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3

6. Consider the following statements about the Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme:

1. It is launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2. The programme aims to strengthen the partnerships in the agriculture sector between India and Britain.

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following statements regarding the Ballon d’Or Awards:

1. These awards are given in the field of tennis.
2. Ousmane Dembele became the first French player to win this award in 2025.

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following statements regarding the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) assessment report on River Pollution in India:

1. A polluted river stretch refers to two or more polluted locations on a river in a continuous sequence.
2. Maharashtra continues to have the highest number (54) of polluted river stretches.

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following statements regarding the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025:

1. For the first time in 2025, Gram Panchayats across India were awarded in a dedicated grassroots digital innovation category.
2. Madhya Pradesh’s Sampada 2.0 platform won the Gold Award for making property and document registration fully paperless and faceless.
3. They are conferred annually by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following statements regarding the New START accord:

1. It is a nuclear arms reduction treaty signed between the United States and Russia in 2010.
2. The treaty is of indefinite duration and cannot be withdrawn from by either party.

Options:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2