Daily Quiz August 7

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Daily Quiz

 

1. What is the main objective of the newly inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras?
   1.   To train civil service aspirants
   2.   To develop green energy solutions
   3.   To boost defence technology self-reliance
   4.   To promote agricultural biotechnology
2. The 2025–2028 Programme of Cooperation (PoC) recently signed between India and the Philippines focuses on which two immediate scientific priorities?
   1.   Climate change and space science
   2.   Geo-spatial technologies and blue economy
   3.   AI and robotics
   4.   Genomics and nanotechnology
3. Which recent government digital initiative aims to enhance engagement in India’s pension sector?
   1.   Jan Samarth Portal
   2.   PFRDA CONNECT
   3.   BHIM UPI
   4.   DigiLocker
4. What is the primary goal of Kartavya Bhavan – 03, inaugurated by PM Modi under the Central Vista redevelopment project?
   1.   To build a new Parliament chamber
   2.   To house multiple ministries in a modern, sustainable complex
   3.   To set up a national museum
   4.   To create a sports stadium
5. Which recent Indian educational initiative set a Guinness World Record for the most registrations on a citizen engagement platform in a month?
   1.   SWAYAM
   2.   National Digital Library
   3.   Pariksha Pe Charcha
   4.   e-Pathshala
6. India’s narrowest-ever Test victory by runs, achieved in August 2025, was against which country and by what margin?
   1.   Australia, by 10 runs
   2.   England, by 6 runs
   3.   South Africa, by 7 runs
   4.   New Zealand, by 5 runs
7. Which two countries recently held their first joint naval sail in the South China Sea?
   1.   India and Vietnam
   2.   India and Philippines
   3.   India and Australia
   4.   India and Japan
8. What is the projected value of India’s semiconductor chip market by 2030, as per recent industry estimates?
   1.   $50-60 billion
   2.   $80-90 billion
   3.   $100-110 billion
   4.   $200-250 billion
9. Which city has been ranked as India’s leading hub in the 2025 Global AI City Index?
   1.   Delhi
   2.   Mumbai
   3.   Bengaluru
   4.   Chennai
10. Which state leader, known for championing tribal identity and the formation of Jharkhand, passed away in August 2025?
    1.   Nitish Kumar
    2.   Hemant Soren
    3.   Shibu Soren
    4.   Raghubar Das