Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-08-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) With reference to the BHUVAN Platform, consider the following statements:
It is a geo-portal developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
It provides a platform to visualize remote sensing data and download satellite data free of cost.
It incorporates Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods, enabling searches through both audio and text inputs.
Jharkhand recently accessed the Land Use Land Cover (LULC) data from the Bhuvan Panchayat portal.
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Answer: d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The BHUVAN Platform is the Indian Geo-portal of ISRO.
Statement 2 is correct: Its objectives include providing a platform for visualizing remote sensing data and allowing users to download satellite data at no cost.
Statement 3 is correct: The platform's working incorporates Natural Language Processing methods to facilitate searches using both audio and text inputs.
Statement 4 is correct: Jharkhand's access logs from the Bhuvan portal recently showed that they had accessed the Land Use Land Cover (LULC) data from the Bhuvan Panchayat portal.
2) Which of the following are the mandates of the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP)?
Promoting the development of more proliferation-resistant nuclear power reactors.
Training manpower in the field of nuclear and radiological safety.
Educating in the field of advanced nuclear energy systems and nuclear forensics.
Establishing accreditation facilities for radiation monitoring.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Answer: d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
The mandates of GCNEP include promoting the development of advanced, proliferation-resistant nuclear power reactors.
It is also mandated to develop enhanced nuclear safeguards and train manpower in nuclear and radiological safety.
Educating in the field of advanced nuclear energy systems, isotopes, radiation technologies, and nuclear forensics is another mandate.
Establishing accreditation facilities for radiation monitoring is also a part of its mandate.
3) With respect to the Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR), which of the following statements are correct?
CFRR is a provision of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
The FRA recognizes the right of communities to protect, regenerate, and manage forests.
The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has introduced a framework for CFR management plans.
The implementation of CFR management plans is not constrained by forest departments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) 1, 2, and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Community forest resource rights (CFRR) are a transformative provision of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
Statement 2 is correct: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) recognizes the community’s rights to protect, regenerate, conserve, and manage forests.
Statement 3 is correct: The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, introduced an indicative framework for CFR management plans.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The implementation of CFR management plans is constrained by the refusal of forest departments to recognize their legitimacy and support gram sabhas.
4) Consider the following statements regarding the Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP):
It was recently established as the 6th Research & Development Unit under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
It was established in 2010 in Haryana.
Its aim is to promote international collaboration with countries and agencies like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The DAE was set up in 1954 under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Answer: d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) was recently established as the 6th Research & Development Unit under the aegis of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
Statement 2 is correct: It was established in 2010 in Haryana.
Statement 3 is correct: Its aim is to encourage international collaboration with countries and agencies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Statement 4 is correct: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was established in 1954 under the direct charge of the Prime Minister through a Presidential Order.
5) Consider the following statements regarding the "Scheme for Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants":
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme approved in 2008.
It provides project-based support throughout the country for various activities.
It is implemented by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of AYUSH.
It provides technical and financial support to farmers, including tribal farmers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) 2, 3, and 4
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme is a central sector scheme, not a centrally sponsored scheme.
Statement 2 is correct: The scheme aims to provide project-based support throughout the country for different activities.
Statement 3 is correct: The scheme is implemented by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush.
Statement 4 is correct: Both financial and technical support are provided, and technical support is given to farmers, including tribal farmers.
