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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28-02-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding the Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024 

  1. It is conducted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
  2. The survey provides data on unpaid domestic services and caregiving activities.
  3. The survey helps to analyse time spent on leisure and self-care activities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Time Use Survey

  • The Time Use Survey (TUS) is conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The survey provides data on unpaid domestic services and caregiving activities, helping policymakers understand gender-based disparities in unpaid work.
  • It also records time spent on leisure, socializing, and self-care activities, making it a comprehensive study of daily time distribution.

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2) Consider the following statements regarding the NAKSHA scheme

  1. It is implemented under the Smart Cities Mission.
  2. The scheme aims to create a comprehensive geospatial database for urban land records.
  3. It is spearheaded by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

NAKSHA Scheme

  • NAKSHA is implemented under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • The scheme aims to create a comprehensive geospatial database for urban land records to improve planning and governance.
  • It is spearheaded by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to the physiological effects of space travel

  1. DNA damage due to high-energy radiation.
  2. Decreased bone density and muscle atrophy.
  3. Improved lung function due to microgravity exposure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Effects of space travel

  • Space does not enhance lung function; instead, fluid shifts can impair breathing and ventilation.
  • High-energy cosmic radiation in space damages DNA, increasing cancer risk and accelerating aging.
  • Microgravity leads to bone density loss (1-2% per month) and muscle atrophy due to lack of gravitational resistance.

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4) Section 43 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is related to which of the following?

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

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

  • Section 43(5) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) corresponds to Section 46(4) of the CrPC and restricts the arrest of women at night (between sunset and sunrise), except in exceptional circumstances with prior magistrate approval.
  • The court ruled that this provision is directory, not mandatory, meaning it allows exceptions but cannot be ignored without justification.

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5) Consider the following statements regarding with respect to the Gharial Crocodiles:

  1. They are naturally found in India and Nepal.
  2. They are classified as Endangered under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Gharial Crocodiles

  • Gharials are naturally found in India and Nepal, primarily in rivers such as Chambal, Girwa, Rapti, Son, and Mahanadi.
  • The gharial is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List.

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