Daily Quiz May 16

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Daily Quiz

 

1. Which technology did DRDO recently develop to enhance seawater desalination for Indian Coast Guard ships?
   1.   Reverse osmosis using ceramic membranes
   2.   High-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane
   3.   Graphene-based filtration system
   4.   Bio-mimetic desalination membrane
2. Who recently assumed charge as Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
   1.   Raj Shukla
   2.   Manoj Joshi
   3.   Dr. Ajay Kumar
   4.   Kunal Satyarthi
3. India's forest cover has seen a steady increase since which year, according to the latest SBI Research report?
   1.   1981
   2.   2001
   3.   2011
   4.   2021
4. What was a key feature of the recently concluded anti-Naxal operation in Karreguttalu Hills in 2025?
   1.   Total withdrawal of security forces from the region
   2.   Elimination of 31 Naxalites without any casualties among security personnel
   3.   Peace talks with Naxal leaders
   4.   Introduction of development schemes only
5. Which country recently signed a $243.5 billion economic deal with the United States, including a historic Boeing aircraft order?
   1.   Saudi Arabia
   2.   United Arab Emirates
   3.   Qatar
   4.   Turkey
6. Which Indian city saw the largest increase in forest cover among megacities between 2021 and 2023?
   1.   Delhi
   2.   Mumbai
   3.   Ahmedabad
   4.   Chennai
7. What is the estimated value of India's indigenous defense production in financial year 2023-24, as highlighted after Operation SINDOOR?
   1.   ₹23,622 crore
   2.   ₹50,000 crore
   3.   ₹1.27 lakh crore
   4.   ₹5 lakh crore
8. Which system provided the backbone for real-time coordination among Indian defense forces during Operation SINDOOR?
   1.   Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS)
   2.   National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
   3.   BharatNet
   4.   Swarm Drone Network
9. Which of the following statements about India's Naxal-affected districts is correct according to 2025 data?
   1.   Number increased to 100
   2.   Reduced to 18 from 126 in 2014
   3.   No change since 2014
   4.   All districts declared Naxal-free
10. In the Indian automobile sector for April 2025, which vehicle segment witnessed a record high in domestic sales?
    1.   Two-wheelers
    2.   Passenger vehicles
    3.   Luxury cars
    4.   None of the above