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Daily Current Affairs
09 & 10 March, 2025
1. What is the primary objective of the Geo Mapping of Rubber Plantations in Kerala?
A) Increase rubber production
B) Ensure traceability and compliance with the iSNR framework
C) Reduce labor dependency in rubber farming
D) Promote artificial rubber alternatives
E) Encourage intercropping with rubber
Answer: B) Ensure traceability and compliance with the iSNR framework
Explanation: The geo-mapping initiative aims to improve market access and ensure compliance with the Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) framework and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), enhancing sustainability and global competitiveness.
2. Under the 100-Day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign, how many individuals were screened?
A) 1 crore
B) 5 crore
C) 10 crore
D) 15 crore
E) 20 crore
Answer: C) 10 crore
Explanation: The campaign aimed to detect symptomatic and asymptomatic TB cases in high-risk groups, screening 10 crore individuals, out of which 3.8 lakh underwent chest X-rays. However, infrastructure challenges limited its overall effectiveness.
3. Which river dolphin conservation initiative was launched in India in 2020?
A) Ganges Dolphin Conservation Plan
B) Project Dolphin
C) Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
D) National Aquatic Life Protection Scheme
E) River Biodiversity Action Plan
Answer: B) Project Dolphin
Explanation: Project Dolphin, launched in 2020, focuses on habitat conservation and protection of river dolphins, especially in the Ganges and Brahmaputra river systems.
4. What is a key component of the IndiaAI Mission?
A) AI Kosha
B) BharatNet 2.0
C) Digital India Stack
D) Pradhan Mantri AI Yojana
E) Startup India AI Grant
Answer: A) AI Kosha
Explanation: AI Kosha is a national dataset platform to support AI research and indigenous AI development under the IndiaAI Mission, which has a budget of ₹10,371.92 crore.
5. What is the main funding model of the Centre’s Special Assistance Scheme for States?
A) Grants for agricultural reforms
B) Interest-free 50-year loans for capital investments and reforms
C) Direct GST revenue sharing
D) FDI-backed investment
E) World Bank funding
Answer: B) Interest-free 50-year loans for capital investments and reforms
Explanation: The scheme provides ₹1.25 trillion, including ₹95,000 crore linked to reforms and ₹55,000 crore based on states’ share of central taxes, facilitating infrastructure development.
6. India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip is expected to be produced in which year?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
E) 2027
Answer: C) 2025
Explanation: India aims to roll out its first indigenous semiconductor chip by 2025, supported by the Semicon India Programme (2021) and Tata’s semiconductor projects in Morigaon and Dholera.
7. What is a major challenge faced by women entrepreneurs in India?
A) Limited consumer base
B) Higher taxation policies
C) Less funding and credit access
D) High labor turnover rates
E) Excessive regulatory compliance
Answer: C) Less funding and credit access
Explanation: Women-led startups receive significantly less funding, and access to credit remains a challenge, despite initiatives like PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra Yojana, and Lakhpati Didi Scheme.
8. Which country was the most targeted by hacktivist attacks in 2024?
A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) India
E) Germany
Answer: D) India
Explanation: India experienced 13% of global hacktivist attacks in 2024, targeting government, military, education, and finance sectors, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
9. What is the key difference between futures and options contracts?
A) Futures contracts give the right, but not the obligation, to buy/sell an asset
B) Options contracts require mandatory execution
C) Futures involve an obligation to buy/sell at a fixed price in the future
D) Options contracts carry unlimited risk
E) Futures contracts are always cheaper than options contracts
Answer: C) Futures involve an obligation to buy/sell at a fixed price in the future
Explanation: Futures contracts require the buyer and seller to execute the trade at a pre-determined price, while options contracts give the buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell.
10. Which company recently banned intraday short-selling for non-F&O stocks?
A) Zerodha
B) Angel One
C) Motilal Oswal
D) HDFC Securities
E) ICICI Direct
Answer: C) Motilal Oswal
Explanation: Motilal Oswal recently banned intraday short-selling for non-F&O stocks to mitigate excessive risk in volatile market conditions.
