Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-07-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1). Consider the following statements regarding fuel control switches on Boeing 787-8 aircraft:

They are primarily used to start or shut down engines during aircraft ground operations.
In an inflight emergency like engine failure or fire, they are used for manual engine stop or restart.
They are located in the cockpit, directly below and behind throttle levers between pilots' seats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2) What is the primary safety mechanism designed to prevent accidental movement of a fuel control switch from RUN to CUTOFF

a. Metal guard brackets b. Spring-locking system c. Digital interlock d. Voice command activation

3) In the context of aircraft systems, what does "Redundant systems" refer to?

a. Systems that are no longer needed for flight. b. Systems that are powered and wired separately to ensure backup in case of failure c. Systems that can only operate when other systems have failed. d. Systems that require manual activation by the pilot for every operation

Which of the following is the IUCN status of Finn's Weaver?

a. Critically Endangered b. Endangered c. Vulnerable d. Near Threatened

5) What does a "Lifer Bird" refer to in the context of birdwatching?

a. A bird species that lives for a very long time. b. A bird species that is endemic to a particular region c. A bird species that a birder sees and identifies for the first time in their life. d. A bird species that is considered a good indicator of environmental health.

6) Cnemaspis brahmaputra, a newly discovered species, belongs to which of the following?

a. Fish b. Snake c. Gecko d. Frog

7) What is a distinguishing morphological feature of Cnemaspis brahmaputra compared to most geckos in Northeast India?

a. It is nocturnal b. It is diurnal c. It has a smaller body size. d. It has tubercles on lower flanks.

8) Which of the following constitutional articles is primarily violated by extrajudicial methods leading to custodial deaths, undermining constitutional governance?

a. Article 14 - Equality before law b. Article 19 - Freedom of speech c. Article 21 - Right to life and personal liberty d. Article 32 - Right to constitutional remedies

9) Which of the following is cited as a reason for the generational gap in women's health, particularly regarding research?

a. Lack of awareness about traditional remedies. b. Lesser clinical trials conducted on women. c. Over-reliance on male health data d. Limited public funding for health research

10) The Supreme Court mandated detailed procedures for arrest, detention, and reporting to prevent rights violations in which landmark case?

a. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan b. Minerva Mills v. Union of India c. D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal d. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-07-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

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