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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 04-04-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements

Statement-I: Naini lake has raised fears of drinking water shortages in Nainital.

Statement-II: The crisis is attributed to unplanned construction, encroachment, and degradation of recharge zones as key factors.

Select the correct answer using the codes below

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

Naini Lake’s water crisis

Statement-I is Correct, as Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, marking a five-year low that sparked concerns over drinking water scarcity ahead of the summer season.

Satement-II is also Correct and explains the Statement-I as the crisis is attributed due to unplanned construction, encroachment, and degradation of recharge zones as key factors.

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2) The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 aims to implement international aviation agreements in India

  1. Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (also known as Capetown Convention of 2001)
  2. Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025

  • The Bill seeks to give legal effect to the following international agreements in their application to India
    • Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (also known as Capetown Convention of 2001), and
    • Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Aircraft Equipment.
  • India had acceded to these in 2008.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to Saturn       

  1. Saturn is the second-largest planet in solar system with has 274 known moons.
  2. Titan, is recognized as Saturn’s largest moon.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Saturn

  • Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system.
  • Moon system of Saturn
  • Total Moons- 274 (after the recent discovery of 128 new moons).
  • Largest Moon- Titan (2,159 miles across).
  • Other Major Moons- Enceladus is known for its subsurface ocean and icy plumes.
  • Many newly discovered moons are small (as tiny as 2 miles across) and follow irregular, retrograde orbits.

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4) Which of the following is incorrect regarding Mitathal and Tighrana sites?

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

Mitathal and Tighrana Harappan Sites

  • Mitathal bear out the Harappan tradition in town planning, architecture and in arts and crafts.
  • Mitathal has sturdy red ware painted in black
  • Tighrana has wheel-made ceramics decorated in bichrome with black-and-white motifs, which are not identical.
  • Tighrana village site, is the post-Harappan period remnants shed light on the development and persistence of human habitation in the area.
  • Chalcolithic farming communities originally settled in the area around 2,400 BCE.

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5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Painted Lady butterfly

  1. It is a medium-sized species within the Nymphalidae family.
  2. It is notable for its capacity to adapt to a range of habitats.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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

Painted Lady butterfly

  • It is a medium-sized butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family.
  • It is renowned for its extensive migratory patterns and adaptability to various habitats.
  • A recent study found that painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) don’t have significant genetic differences between short- and long-distance migrants.
  • Habitat – Thrives in diverse environments, from temperate grasslands to deserts.
  • They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and South America.

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