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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 11-01-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Multi-taxon Global Freshwater Fauna Assessment

  1. It evaluates the extinction risk and conservation status for diverse freshwater fauna groups.
  2. It is the first ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  3. It revealed that a staggering 50% of the freshwater fauna are threatened with extinction.

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Multi-taxon Global Freshwater Fauna Assessment

  • It evaluates the extinction risk and conservation status for diverse freshwater fauna groups.
  • It is the first ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
  • It revealed that a staggering 1/4th of the freshwater fauna are threatened with extinction. (Statement 3 is incorrect).

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2) Consider the following statements with respect to Z-morh Tunnel

  1. It is an all-weather connectivity tunnel located between Gagangir and Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
  2. It is built under the Mountain glacier of Machoi Glacier.
  3. It is to become the 1st strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh.

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Z-morh Tunnel

  • It is an all-weather connectivity tunnel located between Gagangir and Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It is built under the Mountain glacier of Thajiwas Glacier. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
  • It is to become the 1st strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to Extension Reforms (ATMA) Scheme

  1. It is a Central sector scheme that promotes decentralized and farmer-friendly extension system in the country.
  2. It is implemented in all districts of 28 states & 5 UTs in the country.

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Extension Reforms (ATMA) Scheme

  • It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that promotes decentralized and farmer-friendly extension system in the country. (Statement 1 is incorrect).
  • It is presently is being implemented in 739 districts (Total 788 districts in India) of 28 states & 5 UTs in the country. (Statement 2 is incorrect).

4) The term, Spiti Valley often recently seen in news is located in which of the following states?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Spiti Valley

  • It is a cold desert mountain valley located in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Spiti means the “the middle land” – the land between India and Tibet.
  • Bordered by - Ladakh in the northern side, Tibet in the East, Kinnaur in the South-East and Kullu valley in the North.
  • Highest point – Kunzum La
  • Language – Natives communicate in Stod Bhoti, a subgroup of Tibetic languages spoken in Lahaul and Spiti.

5) Consider the following statements:

Statement-I:

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January biennially to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.

Statement-II: 

January 9 is chosen because it marks 1915, when Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : a

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

  • It is celebrated on 9th January biennially to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
  • It is celebrated annually since 2003.  The format was revised in 2015 to a biennial event.
  • January 9 is chosen because it marks 1915, when Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.

PBD, 2025

  • The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD), 2025 was held in partnership with the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from 8 to 10 January 2025.
  • This was the first PBD to be held in Eastern India. This approach is in line with Government of India's focus on 'Purvodaya'.
  • Theme - "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat".
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