Current Affairs Quiz 10 February 2025
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1. Question
How many of the following is/are true about the Cheetah Reintroduction Project in Madhya Pradesh?
1. Cheetahs were last in India in 1952.
2. Gandhi Sagar is the fourth reintroduction site.
3. Quarantine bomas mimic cheetahs’ natural habitat.
4. Local villages face no challenges from the project.CorrectAnswer: (b)Only Two
Cheetahs were last in India in 1952.
• True. Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952 due to habitat loss, hunting, and other factors.Gandhi Sagar is the fourth reintroduction site.
• False. The fourth reintroduction site is actually Kuno National Park in Madhya Prdesh. Gandhi Sagar has been mentioned as second of the sites, but it’s not the fourth.Quarantine bomas mimic cheetahs’ natural habitat.
• True. Quarantine bomas are designed to replicate the cheetah’s natural environment to help them acclimatize before being released into the wild.Local villages face no challenges from the project.
• False. There have been concerns regarding the potential human-wildlife conflict and the impact of the reintroduction on local communities, including grazing rights and land use. Hence, local villages face challenges related to the project.IncorrectAnswer: (b)Only Two
Cheetahs were last in India in 1952.
• True. Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952 due to habitat loss, hunting, and other factors.Gandhi Sagar is the fourth reintroduction site.
• False. The fourth reintroduction site is actually Kuno National Park in Madhya Prdesh. Gandhi Sagar has been mentioned as second of the sites, but it’s not the fourth.Quarantine bomas mimic cheetahs’ natural habitat.
• True. Quarantine bomas are designed to replicate the cheetah’s natural environment to help them acclimatize before being released into the wild.Local villages face no challenges from the project.
• False. There have been concerns regarding the potential human-wildlife conflict and the impact of the reintroduction on local communities, including grazing rights and land use. Hence, local villages face challenges related to the project. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding India’s higher education system and the “brain drain to brain gain” shift?
1. India is the largest source of international students in the U.S. with over 3.3 lakh students enrolled in 2023-24.
2. The over-reliance on tuition fees in India’s higher education system limits scalability and sustainability.
3. The shift towards brain gain involves reducing tuition dependency and increasing endowments through alumni contributions and CSR.CorrectAnswer: (c) Only Three
1. India is the largest source of international students in the U.S. with over 3.3 lakh students enrolled in 2023-24.
◦ True. India has been the largest or one of the largest sources of international students in the U.S. for several years. The enrollment of over 3.3 lakh students in 2023-24 aligns with this trend.2. The over-reliance on tuition fees in India’s higher education system limits scalability and sustainability.
◦ True. India’s higher education system often depends heavily on tuition fees, which can limit the ability of institutions to scale up or make education accessible to a broader population, especially in the public sector.3. The shift towards brain gain involves reducing tuition dependency and increasing endowments through alumni contributions and CSR.
◦ True. The “brain drain to brain gain” shift focuses on reversing the outflow of talent. One approach includes reducing dependency on tuition fees and increasing funding through alumni contributions, endowments, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to enhance sustainability and attract more resourcesIncorrectAnswer: (c) Only Three
1. India is the largest source of international students in the U.S. with over 3.3 lakh students enrolled in 2023-24.
◦ True. India has been the largest or one of the largest sources of international students in the U.S. for several years. The enrollment of over 3.3 lakh students in 2023-24 aligns with this trend.2. The over-reliance on tuition fees in India’s higher education system limits scalability and sustainability.
◦ True. India’s higher education system often depends heavily on tuition fees, which can limit the ability of institutions to scale up or make education accessible to a broader population, especially in the public sector.3. The shift towards brain gain involves reducing tuition dependency and increasing endowments through alumni contributions and CSR.
◦ True. The “brain drain to brain gain” shift focuses on reversing the outflow of talent. One approach includes reducing dependency on tuition fees and increasing funding through alumni contributions, endowments, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to enhance sustainability and attract more resources - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which country is hosting the AI Action Summit?
CorrectAnswer : (c) India.
The AI Action Summit 2025 is being co-hosted by India and France in Paris.
IncorrectAnswer : (c) India.
The AI Action Summit 2025 is being co-hosted by India and France in Paris.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is/are true regarding China’s contribution to U.S. imports between 2018 and 2023?
1. China accounted for 18% of U.S. imported services, the highest among countries.
2. China contributed the highest share in electrical machinery, nuclear machinery, and toys among U.S. imports.
3. Mexico was the largest contributor to U.S. imports in electrical machinery.
4. China was the second largest contributor in imports of measuring instruments, organic chemicals, and rubber.
Select the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (a) 1, 2, 4
1. China accounted for 18% of U.S. imported services, the highest among countries.
◦ True. China has been a major contributor to U.S. imported services, especially in the categories of technology, business services, and tourism.2. China contributed the highest share in electrical machinery, nuclear machinery, and toys among U.S. imports.
◦ True. China is the largest contributor to the U.S. in electrical machinery, nuclear machinery, and toys, among other goods.3. Mexico was the largest contributor to U.S. imports in electrical machinery.
◦ False. China, not Mexico, is the largest contributor to U.S. imports in electrical machinery.4. China was the second largest contributor in imports of measuring instruments, organic chemicals, and rubber.
◦ True. China has been a significant contributor to U.S. imports in these categories, often ranking second after other major trading partners.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1, 2, 4
1. China accounted for 18% of U.S. imported services, the highest among countries.
◦ True. China has been a major contributor to U.S. imported services, especially in the categories of technology, business services, and tourism.2. China contributed the highest share in electrical machinery, nuclear machinery, and toys among U.S. imports.
◦ True. China is the largest contributor to the U.S. in electrical machinery, nuclear machinery, and toys, among other goods.3. Mexico was the largest contributor to U.S. imports in electrical machinery.
◦ False. China, not Mexico, is the largest contributor to U.S. imports in electrical machinery.4. China was the second largest contributor in imports of measuring instruments, organic chemicals, and rubber.
◦ True. China has been a significant contributor to U.S. imports in these categories, often ranking second after other major trading partners. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements are true about the Budget for Railways?
1. The Budget focuses on modernising stations and introducing new Vande Bharat trains.
2. The Budget has consistently increased capital expenditure for railways from past five years.
Select the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (a) Only 1
1. The Budget focuses on modernising stations and introducing new Vande Bharat trains.
◦ True. The government has focused on modernizing railway stations and introducing Vande Bharat trains. Vande Bharat Express, a semi-high-speed train, has been introduced to improve travel time and comfort. Additionally, efforts are being made to upgrade stations as part of the “Station Redevelopment” program.2. The Budget has consistently increased capital expenditure for railways from past five years.
◦ False. While the capital expenditure for railways saw a significant increase in the 2024-25 budget (₹2.48 lakh crore), there was a dip in the 2021-22 budget (₹1.10 lakh crore), primarily due to the pandemic-related constraints. It rebounded in 2022-23 (₹1.45 lakh crore) and continued to increase thereafter, but it wasn’t a consistent upward trend over the past five years.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Only 1
1. The Budget focuses on modernising stations and introducing new Vande Bharat trains.
◦ True. The government has focused on modernizing railway stations and introducing Vande Bharat trains. Vande Bharat Express, a semi-high-speed train, has been introduced to improve travel time and comfort. Additionally, efforts are being made to upgrade stations as part of the “Station Redevelopment” program.2. The Budget has consistently increased capital expenditure for railways from past five years.
◦ False. While the capital expenditure for railways saw a significant increase in the 2024-25 budget (₹2.48 lakh crore), there was a dip in the 2021-22 budget (₹1.10 lakh crore), primarily due to the pandemic-related constraints. It rebounded in 2022-23 (₹1.45 lakh crore) and continued to increase thereafter, but it wasn’t a consistent upward trend over the past five years.
