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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025
With reference to the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), consider the following statements:
1. The scheme covers all Northern states of India.
2. MOVCDNER promotes certified organic production in value chain mode, covering everything from inputs to marketing.
3. MOVCDNER was launched in 2015–16.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: B

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Union Government has extended the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) for one year in Assam.

 ABOUT MOVCDNER:

  • Launched: 2015–16
  • Implemented In: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
  • Objective: Promote certified organic production in value chain mode.
  • Coverage: From organic inputs and certification to processing and marketing.
Which of the following correctly describes UNESCO?
  • (A) It was established in 1955 to promote global security.
  • (B) Its World Heritage Site list is maintained by the UN Security Council.
  • (C) It publishes reports, including the Global Education Monitoring Report and World Water Development Report.
  • (D) Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Answer: C

CURRENT CONTEXT: The United States has decided to exit UNESCO, the UN’s cultural and educational agency, under a renewed global disengagement policy.

ABOUT UNESCO:

  • Full Form: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Established: 1945 (post-World War II)
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Parent Body: UN Economic and Social Council
  • Members: 194 countries + 12 associate members

 FOCUS AREAS: Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, Communication and Information

FUNCTIONS:

  • Supports literacy and free education
  • Maintains the World Heritage Site list
  • Publishes global reports:
  • Global Education Monitoring Report
  • World Water Development Report
  • World Trends in Freedom of Expression
Regarding the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX), which of the following statements is NOT correct?
  • (A) WiFEX was launched in 2015 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
  • (B) Its main objective is to improve the long-term prediction of cyclonic storms over the Bay of Bengal.
  • (C) The experiment used high-frequency sensors and micrometeorology towers for data collection.
  • (D) WiFEX developed a probabilistic fog prediction model with over 85% accuracy for very dense fog.
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Answer: B

CURRENT CONTEXT: WiFEX has completed 10 successful years since its launch in 2015 to study dense winter fog over North India.

ABOUT WiFEX:

  • Launch: Winter 2015 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
  • Lead Institution: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), under Ministry of Earth Sciences.
  • Collaborators: India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF).
  • Focus: One of the world’s few long-term open-field experiments solely dedicated to winter fog.

OBJECTIVES:

  • To improve nowcasting (within 6 hours) and forecasting of winter fog.
  • To reduce the adverse impacts of fog on aviation, transport, economy, and human life.

HOW IT WAS CONDUCTED:

  • Used instruments like micrometeorology towers, ceilometers, high-frequency sensors.
  • Collected data on temperature, humidity, wind, turbulence, soil heat, and aerosols.

 KEY OUTCOME:

  • Developed a high-resolution (3 km) probabilistic fog prediction model.
  • Model achieves over 85% accuracy for predicting very dense fog (visibility <200m).

What is Dense Winter Fog?

Dense winter fog refers to a weather condition where air contains a large amount of suspended water droplets, drastically reducing visibility—often to less than 200 meters. It is common during winter months (December–February), especially in North Indian plains.

Consider the following about the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025:
1. It is to be hosted by Abu Dhabi.
2The theme is "Powering Transformative Conservation".
3. The Congress is organized every year by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2, and 3
Show Answer

Answer: A

CURRENT CONTEXT: Abu Dhabi will host the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 with focus on genetic tools in conservation.

ABOUT THE CONGRESS:

  • Organised by: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  • Frequency: Once every 4 years.
  • Purpose: To shape global conservation and climate change priorities for the next decade.

COMPONENTS OF THE CONGRESS:

  1. Forum: Global platform for conservation science and innovation.
  2. Exhibition: Showcasing work by IUCN Members, partners, and academia.
  3. Members’ Assembly: IUCN’s top decision-making body.

 

THEME 2025: “Powering Transformative Conservation” – focusing on five key thematic areas driving sustainable change.

ABOUT IUCN:

  • Established:
  • Type: Membership Union of governments and civil society organisations.
  • Role: World’s largest environmental network.

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE:

  • IUCN Council: Governing body between Congress sessions, presided over by the IUCN President.
  • Members’ Assembly: Highest governing body.
  • IUCN Statutes: Define governance rules, including eligibility, re-election, and removal provisions.
The main objective of the 2025 Kashi Declaration is:
  • (A) To launch a youth employment program in Varanasi.
  • (B) To create a "Nasha Mukt Yuva" as the foundation for a developed India by 2047.
  • (C) To organize annual youth sporting events across India.
  • (D) To promote river conservation measures in Eastern India.
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Answer: B

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Kashi Declaration was adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi to advance a drug-free India by 2047.

ABOUT KASHI DECLARATION:

  • It is a national action plan adopted to combat substance abuse through youth and spiritual leadership and create a “Nasha Mukt Yuva” (drug-free youth) as the foundation for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047.
  • Theme: “Drug-free Youth for Developed India.”
  • Organised by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Attended by 600+ youth leaders from 120+ spiritual and socio-cultural organisations.
  • Aimed at tackling substance abuse as a public health and social challenge.
  • Advocated for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Formation of a Joint National Committee.
  • Annual progress reporting.
  • Creation of a national platform to link individuals to support systems.
With regard to Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, which one of the following is CORRECT?
  • (A) The Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143 is binding on the President.
  • (B) It allows the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on important legal questions.
  • (C) The President can act independently, without the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  • (D) It concerns only financial matters referred to the Supreme Court.
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Answer: B

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and all State Governments after a Presidential Reference by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143(1).

  • The reference seeks clarity on whether strict timelines can be imposed on Governors (Article 200) and the President (Article 201) for assenting to State Bills.

ABOUT ARTICLE 143:

  • Grants the President of India the power to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on important legal or factual questions.
  • The President can act on this power with the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  • The opinion given by the Supreme Court is advisory in nature and not binding on the President or Parliament.
Consider the following statements with respect to the RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index):
.1 The FI-Index was launched in 2021.
2. The index score increased by 4.3% in FY2025 over the previous year.
3. The "Usage" component constitutes 35% of the index.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer

Answer: A

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that its Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) increased from 64.2 in FY2024 to 67.0 in FY2025, reflecting an improvement of 4.3%.

ABOUT THE FI-INDEX:

  • Launched: 2021 by the RBI.
  • Purpose: Measures financial inclusion across sectors like Banking, Investments, Insurance, Postal, and Pensions.
  • Scoring Range: 0 (complete exclusion) to 100 (full inclusion).
  • Index Components:
  • Access: 35%
  • Usage: 45%
  • Quality: 20%
  • The growth in FY2025 was mainly due to improved usage of services and quality of financial delivery.

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