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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 01-09-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) With reference to India’s first guidelines on Animal Blood Transfusion, consider the following statements:

  1. They were launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries.
  2. They provide for mandatory blood typing and cross-matching to prevent incompatibility reactions.
  3. They are statutory in nature and legally binding on all states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
 

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

  • The guidelines were launched by DAHD under the Ministry of Fisheries. (Statement 1 correct).
  • They make mandatory blood typing and cross-matching. (Statement 2 correct).
  • They are non-statutory and advisory in nature. (Statement 3 incorrect).

2) The initiative ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ under PM SVANidhi aims to:

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

Answer:  b)

Explanation: "SVANidhi se Samriddhi" launched in 2021 → aims to connect beneficiary families to 8 government socio-economic welfare schemes for holistic development.

3) Why is the study of brown dwarfs significant for astronomers?

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

Answer:  b)

Explanation:
Brown dwarfs help astronomers understand mass distribution in the universe, since much of it remains unseen (dark matter-related studies). They are not standard candles, and they cannot sustain hydrogen fusion.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention: It is the only global environmental treaty dedicated exclusively to wetlands.

  1. It was adopted in Ramsar, Iran in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
  2. The central principle of the convention is “wise use” of wetlands, which means maintenance of ecological character within the context of sustainable development.
  3. The Ramsar CoP is held every year.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

 Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only.

Explanation: -

Statement 1 is Correct: It is the only global environmental treaty dedicated exclusively to wetlands.
The Ramsar Convention (formally: Convention on Wetlands of International Importance) is indeed the only international treaty focused specifically on wetlands. Other treaties (like CBD, UNFCCC, etc.) cover broader biodiversity or environment issues, but Ramsar is wetlands-exclusive.

Statement 2 is Correct: It was adopted in Ramsar, Iran in 1971 and came into force in 1975.

  • Adopted on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran (hence the name). Entered into force on 21 December 1975 after enough countries ratified it. February is now celebrated every year as World Wetlands Day.

Statement 3 is Correct: The central principle of the convention is “wise use” of wetlands, which means maintenance of ecological character within the context of sustainable development.
“Wise use” = maintaining wetlands’ ecological character while allowing sustainable utilization. This balances conservation and development needs, ensuring wetlands provide ecosystem services without being degraded.

Statement 4: Is Incorrect. The Ramsar CoP is held every year.
The Conference of Parties (CoP) under Ramsar is not annual.

  • It is generally held every three years. For example: CoP13 (2018) – Dubai, UAE , CoP14 (2022) – Geneva, Switzerland (hosted by China) , CoP15 (2025) – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Q5) The SCOPE Eminence Awards are related to which of the following?

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

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

  • SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises) with Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) instituted the awards.
  • They recognize the remarkable achievements of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) across multiple domains.
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