Daily Current Affairs Quiz March 18, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Question 1
Recently discovered for the first time in India, the butterfly species ‘Neptis Philyra’ is found in which of the following wildlife sanctuaries?
a) Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Eravikulam National Park
d) Dachigam National Park
Question 2
Consider the following statements about the Nilgiri Tahr:
It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and Southern Western Ghats.
Its habitat includes montane grasslands and montane rain forests.
It is the state animal of Kerala.
The largest population is found in Eravikulam National Park.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 3
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Hangul – Dachigam National Park
Hoolock Gibbon – Only ape species found in India
Viatina-19 – Critically endangered primate species
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Question 4
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga, consider the following statements:
Moving from west to east, the correct sequence is Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak — Kosi
The Gandak River’s meandering formed the Kanwar Lake
Among these rivers, Kosi is known for causing the most devastating floods
Ghaghara is the largest tributary of the Ganga in terms of volume
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Question 5
Consider the following pairs of Hydroelectric Power Projects and the rivers on which they are built:
Srisailam Hydroelectric Power Plant – Krishna River
Hirakud Hydro Electric Power plant – Mahanadi River
Bhakra Nangal Hydroelectric Power Plant – Beas River
Nagarjunasagar Hydro-Electric Power Plant – Godavari River
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 6
With reference to Indian rivers, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Indravati and Pranahita are tributaries of the Godavari
Vamsadhara and Pennar are tributaries of the Krishna
Lohit and Subansiri flow through Arunachal Pradesh
Narmada flows through a linear rift valley, which explains its westward flow unlike other peninsular rivers
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 7
Consider the following statements regarding economic concepts:
The supply of money remaining the same, an increase in demand for money will lead to an increase in the rate of interest
Gross National Product (GNP) is always greater than Net National Product (NNP) due to Capital Consumption Allowance
India’s share in global exports of goods was approximately 3.2% as per recent data
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing and enhance exports
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Question 8
In the context of monetary policy in India, which of the following statements is correct?
a) REPO rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks.
b) The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is always higher than the REPO rate.
c) Reverse REPO rate is always lower than the REPO rate.
d) Monetary policy in India is formulated by the Ministry of Finance.
Question 9
Recently launched under the IndiaAI Mission, ‘AIKosha’ is:
a) An AI-powered agricultural advisory system
b) A secured platform designed to provide a repository of datasets and models for AI research
c) A supercomputer for weather prediction
d) A digital assistant for government service delivery
Question 10
Which of the following statements about Viatina-19, recently in news, is correct?
a) It is a newly discovered exoplanet in the Viatina galaxy
b) It belongs to the Nelore breed of cattle and is the world’s most expensive cow
c) It is a new COVID-19 variant identified in Southeast Asia
d) It is a recently launched Earth observation satellite
Answers and Explanations
Answer 1: b) Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation: Neptis Philyra, also known as the long-streak sailor butterfly, was recently discovered for the first time in India in the Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh. The butterfly species is characterized by a “hockey stick” pattern on the forewing and is found across various regions of east Asia.
Answer 2: c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. The Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Its habitat is in the open montane grasslands and montane rain forests of the South Western Ghats. The largest population of Nilgiri Tahr is found in Eravikulam National Park. However, statement 3 is incorrect as Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu, not Kerala.
Answer 3: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Pair 1 is correct: Hangul (Kashmir Stag) is found only in Dachigam National Park in India and is critically endangered as per IUCN status. Pair 2 is also correct: The Hoolock Gibbon is India’s only ape species. Pair 3 is incorrect: Viatina-19 is not a primate species but a cow of the Nelore breed (also known as Ongole) that made headlines as the world’s most expensive cow ever sold, as recognized by the Guinness World Record.
Answer 4: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the correct sequence from west to east is Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak — Kosi as mentioned in search result. Statement 2 is correct as the meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake as confirmed in search result. Statement 3 is correct as Kosi is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its devastating floods. Statement 4 is incorrect as Ghaghara, while a major tributary, is not the largest tributary of the Ganga in terms of volume.
Answer 5: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Pair 1 is correct: Srisailam Hydroelectric Power Plant is built on the Krishna River, as mentioned in search result. Pair 2 is also correct: Hirakud Hydro Electric Power plant is built on the Mahanadi River in Odisha as indicated in search result. Pair 3 is incorrect: Bhakra Nangal Hydroelectric Power Plant is built on the Sutlej River (not Beas) in Himachal Pradesh according to search result. Pair 4 is incorrect: Nagarjunasagar Hydro-Electric Power Plant is built on the Krishna River (not Godavari) as shown in search result.
Answer 6: c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: According to search result, Indravati and Pranahita are tributaries of the Godavari. Statement 2 is incorrect: Vamsadhara and Pennar are not tributaries of the Krishna; they are independent rivers flowing into the Bay of Bengal. Statement 3 is correct: As per search result, Lohit and Subansiri rivers flow through Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 4 is correct: The Narmada river flows through a linear rift valley, which explains its westward flow unlike other peninsular rivers that flow eastward, as mentioned in search result.
Answer 7: c) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: As per search result, when the supply of money remains the same and there is an increase in demand for money, there will be an increase in the rate of interest. Statement 2 is correct: GNP is always greater than NNP due to depreciation, also called Capital Consumption Allowance, as mentioned in search result. Statement 3 is incorrect: According to search result, India’s share in global exports for merchandise was 1.7% (not 3.2%) as per WTO data released in April 2019. Statement 4 is correct: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing, attract investments, generate employment, and enhance exports, as mentioned in search result.
Answer 8: c) Reverse REPO rate is always lower than the REPO rate.
Explanation: The Reverse REPO rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows from other banks, and it is always lower than the REPO rate (which is the rate at which the RBI gives loans to other banks). Statement a) is incorrect because the REPO rate is the rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks, not borrows from them. Statement b) is incorrect as CRR and REPO rate are different policy instruments and cannot be directly compared in terms of higher or lower. Statement d) is incorrect because monetary policy in India is formulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), not the Ministry of Finance.
Answer 9: b) A secured platform designed to provide a repository of datasets and models for AI research
Explanation: AIKosha is a secured platform launched by the Central Government under its IndiaAI Mission. It is designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. It aims to provide accessible AI resources and foster innovation in artificial intelligence.
Answer 10: b) It belongs to the Nelore breed of cattle and is the world’s most expensive cow
Explanation: Viatina-19 is a cow that belongs to the Nelore breed (also known as Ongole, which originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India). It made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold and was recognized by the Guinness World Record as the world’s most expensive cattle.
