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Daily-mcqs 30 Jun 2025
Q1:
Which of the following statements about the Axiom-4 mission are correct? 1. It was launched using the Falcon 9 rocket. 2. It carried astronauts from four different countries. 3. It was fully funded by NASA as part of its international astronaut programme.
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 and 3 only
C: Only 1 and 3
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Axiom-4 was launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and carried astronauts from the US, India, Poland, and Hungary. However, it was not funded by NASA as part of its international astronaut programme. In fact, NASA has stopped sponsoring foreign astronaut missions, which is why India used commercial services for this mission. So, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Q2:
What is the IUCN conservation status of the Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus)/ dhole?
A: Least Concern
B: Near Threatened
C: Vulnerable
D: Endangered
Answer: D
Explanation:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the dhole as Endangered. The reasons include dramatic habitat loss, depletion of wild prey populations, disease transmission from domestic dogs, and retaliatory killing by humans. Their fragmented distribution and declining numbers make them one of Asia’s most threatened carnivores.
Q3:
Which of the following statements about the National Statistical Office (NSO) is correct?
A: It is under the Ministry of Finance
B: It is under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
C: It is an autonomous body under NITI Aayog
D: It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO) works under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. It is not under the Ministry of Finance or NITI Aayog. The NSO is the central agency responsible for coordinating the statistical system in India. It sets standards and methods for data collection and dissemination. This ensures uniformity and credibility of official statistics. NSO was formed by merging the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
Q4:
On June 25, 2025, the Government of India approved the establishment of a regional center of the International Potato Center (CIP) in Singna, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this center?
A: This center will benefit only the farmers of Uttar Pradesh.
B: This will be the headquarters of CIP, established in Lima, Peru.
C: This center will provide India with access to CIP’s world’s largest germplasm collection.
D: This center will focus solely on sweet potato cultivation.
Answer: C
Explanation:
The establishment of the Center for South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) will provide India with access to the International Potato Center’s (CIP) world’s largest germplasm collection, promoting domestic seed production and reducing dependency on seed imports. This statement is accurately reflected in option C.
Q5:
Which of the following is not a function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A: Issuing and controlling the Indian rupee
B: Controlling and supervising the banks
C: Passing money bills in the Parliament
D: Acting as a banker to the government
Answer: C
Explanation:
The functions of the Reserve Bank of India are to issue Indian currency, control banks, maintain financial stability and act as a banker to the government. Passing money bills in the Parliament is the function of the Parliament, not the RBI.