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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding 'Yashoda AI: Your AI SAKHI':

  1. It aims to enhance women's literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness.
  2. It is a joint initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and NITI Aayog.
  3. Its primary beneficiaries are women from urban communities, focusing on advanced AI skills.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The aim is clearly stated as "To enhance women’s literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness."
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: It is spearheaded by "National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL)," not NITI Aayog.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The targeted beneficiaries are "Especially from rural and semi-urban communities," not primarily urban, and it focuses on "essential skills in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Safety," not necessarily advanced AI skills for all.

Answer: (a)

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  2. With reference to 'DIGIPIN' recently launched by the Department of Posts, consider the following statements:
    1. It is a closed-source, proprietary digital address system.
    2. It is developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO.
    3. Its vision is to offer Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) for secure and efficient interactions.                                                                                                        Which of the statements given above is/are correct?                                                                           
  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Explanation:

    • Statement 1 is incorrect: DIGIPIN is described as an "open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system," not closed-source and proprietary.
    • Statement 2 is correct: It is "Developed by - Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and NRSC, ISRO."
    • Statement 3 is correct: Its "Vision - To offer Address-as-a-Service (AaaS), an array of services associated with address data management to support secure and efficient interactions..."

                   Answer: (b)

 
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  2. The proposed two-seater electric trainer aircraft is an initiative related to which of the following?
  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Explanation: The electric trainer aircraft is part of the HANSA-NG program, which "Aim - To offer a budget-friendly alternative to foreign trainer aircraft while facilitating the training of pilots for both Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL)."

Answer: (c)

4) The 'Kumbakonam vetrilai', which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is a variety of:

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

Explanation: The text explicitly states: "The Kumbakonam vetrilai, or betel leaf, has recently been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag."

Answer: (b)

5) The book "The Night Life of Trees" is associated with the global recognition of which art form?

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

Explanation: The text states: "Global Recognition - Gond art has gained international popularity through works such as "The Night Life of Trees" by Tara Books..."

Answer: (b)

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