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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 30-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) What happens to the trees near volcanoes due to elevated CO2 levels in the environment?

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

Tree Monitoring for Volcano Prediction

  • When a volcano is preparing to erupt, rising magma releases carbon dioxide (CO?) and sulfur dioxide (SO?) gases.
  • Tree Response – Trees near the volcano absorb this extra CO? through their roots, which acts like fertilizer.
  • Scientists can spot these color changes in satellite images before traditional warning signs appear.

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2) Consider the following statements regarding the provision of POCSO Act.

  1. Any sexual activity with a person below 18 years is deemed a sexual offence, even if the minor claims it was consensual.
  2. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, sets the age of consent at 18 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

POCSO

  • It was enacted in 2012 to protect children under 18 years from sexual offences.
  • It criminalises,
    • Penetrative and non-penetrative sexual assault
    • Sexual harassment
    • Child pornography
  • Gender-Neutral Law – The Act applies equally to all children under the age of 18, regardless of gender.
  • It also recognizes that offenders can be of any gender.
  • Consent of Minors is Not Legally Valid – Any sexual activity involving a person below 18 is considered non-consensual by law.

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3) With reference to the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. It refunds embedded taxes and duties, such as those on fuel, electricity, and education cess, not covered by other schemes.
  2. The RoDTEP Scheme applies only to agricultural exports not all manufactured goods.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

RoDTEP Scheme

  • To reimburse exporters for embedded, non-refundable taxes and duties to make Indian exports more cost-competitive globally.
  • Launch – 2021
  • Implementation agencies – Department of Commerce and Department of Revenue.
  • RoDTEP Scheme applies all manufactured goods

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4) With reference to the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS), consider the following statements:

  1. It was introduced in 2006–07 to provide affordable credit to farmers for agriculture and allied activities.
  2. The scheme offers a 3% interest subvention for prompt repayment, reducing the effective interest rate to 4%.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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

Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)

  • It provoide short-term credit at an affordable rate to farmers through Kisan Credit Card (KCC).
  • Interest subvention – For Banks the interest subsidy is initially 2%, but later revised to 1.5%.
  • For farmers short-term loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a 7% annual interest.
  • An additional 3% incentive for prompt repayment, lowering effective rate to 4%.

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5) With reference to the RBI’s 6th Remittances Survey (2023-24), consider the following statements:

  1. The U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and Singapore collectively accounted for 51.2% of India’s total remittances.
  2. Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu together received about 51% of India’s total remittances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

RBI’s 6th Remittances Survey

  • The U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and Singapore collectively accounted for 51.2% of India’s total remittances.
  • Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu form 51% of total remittances.
  • Bihar, UP, Rajasthan contributes less than 6%.

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