Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 23-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding the 'Ghumot', a traditional musical instrument from Goa:

It was declared the State Heritage Instrument of Goa in 2019.
Traditionally, its membrane was made from monitor lizard skin, but now only synthetic materials are legally permitted.
Its craftsmanship involves sun-drying and kiln-firing of refined clay.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

2) The Digital Payments Award primarily acknowledges which of the following aspects concerning digital financial services?

Inclusive digital banking
Financial literacy
Accessibility
Secure payments

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only b. 3 and 4 only c. 1, 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

3) Regarding the severity and hospitalizations related to NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) variant, the provided text indicates:

a. It causes significantly more severe disease and a dramatic increase in hospitalizations. b. There is no evidence it causes more severe disease than other circulating variants, though hospitalizations have increased in some countries, but not dramatically. c. It causes milder disease compared to previous variants, leading to a decrease in hospitalizations. d. Its impact on severity and hospitalizations is yet to be determined.

4) Which of the following are the major challenges associated with crop residue burning in India?

Contribution to air pollution.
Increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduction in soil fertility.
Loss of valuable biomass for other uses.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 and 2 only b. 1, 2 and 3 only c. 1, 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

5) The chemical process developed for converting rice straw into fodder primarily involves:

a. Fermentation b. Pyrolysis c. Delignification d. Gasification

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 23-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

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