Daily Quiz 17 September 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsChina’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), supported by Nepal in 2025, is based on which of the following principles?
Opposition to bloc politics and Cold War mentality.
Indivisible security – no country should pursue security at the cost of others.
Promotion of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) linkages.
Establishing a NATO-like collective defence system in Asia.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
The Global Security Initiative is an initiative proposed by Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping during the annual Boao Forum on 21 April 2022. Officially, the initiative is meant to “uphold the principle of indivisible security, build a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture, and oppose the building of national security on the basis of insecurity in other countries.”
- Principles:
- Respect sovereignty, oppose Cold War blocs.
- Indivisible security → cooperative, not adversarial.
- Integrates BRI, SCO, BRICS into security discourse.
- Not like NATO: No mutual defence pact → more of a political-security narrative than a military alliance.
- Why relevant?
- Counters U.S.-led alliances (NATO, AUKUS, QUAD).
- Expanding influence in South Asia → Nepal endorsing GSI alarms India (strategic neighbourhood).
- India needs to balance China’s “soft-security” diplomacy vs. own Indo-Pacific vision.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
The Global Security Initiative is an initiative proposed by Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping during the annual Boao Forum on 21 April 2022. Officially, the initiative is meant to “uphold the principle of indivisible security, build a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture, and oppose the building of national security on the basis of insecurity in other countries.”
- Principles:
- Respect sovereignty, oppose Cold War blocs.
- Indivisible security → cooperative, not adversarial.
- Integrates BRI, SCO, BRICS into security discourse.
- Not like NATO: No mutual defence pact → more of a political-security narrative than a military alliance.
- Why relevant?
- Counters U.S.-led alliances (NATO, AUKUS, QUAD).
- Expanding influence in South Asia → Nepal endorsing GSI alarms India (strategic neighbourhood).
- India needs to balance China’s “soft-security” diplomacy vs. own Indo-Pacific vision.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with regards to the DIGIPIN launched by the Department of Posts:
- It is a 6-digit numeric code replacing the traditional PIN system.
- It is a 10-character alphanumeric code linked to precise geographic coordinates.
- It has been developed with IIT Hyderabad & ISRO’s NRSC.
- It stores detailed personal information of property owners.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (Incorrect): DIGIPIN does not replace the 6-digit PIN → works as a precision add-on.
- Statement 2 (Correct): DIGIPIN = 10-character alphanumeric linked to ~4×4 m square property.
- Statement 3 (Correct): Developed by Dept. of Posts + IIT Hyderabad + ISRO-NRSC with MapMyIndia.
- Statement 4 (Incorrect): Privacy-friendly → stores only geolocation data, no personal details.
Uses:
- E-commerce & postal delivery precision.
- Disaster relief (locating households in floods/earthquakes).
- Governance (digital property mapping, land reforms).
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (Incorrect): DIGIPIN does not replace the 6-digit PIN → works as a precision add-on.
- Statement 2 (Correct): DIGIPIN = 10-character alphanumeric linked to ~4×4 m square property.
- Statement 3 (Correct): Developed by Dept. of Posts + IIT Hyderabad + ISRO-NRSC with MapMyIndia.
- Statement 4 (Incorrect): Privacy-friendly → stores only geolocation data, no personal details.
Uses:
- E-commerce & postal delivery precision.
- Disaster relief (locating households in floods/earthquakes).
- Governance (digital property mapping, land reforms).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Samudrayaan Mission, part of Deep Ocean Mission, recently in news is aimed at:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
- About Samudrayaan Mission: Part of Deep Ocean Mission (DOM, 2021) under MoES. India’s first manned ocean mission.
- Vehicle: MATSYA 6000 – crewed submersible with titanium alloy sphere, capacity 3 humans, endurance 12 hrs normal, 96 hrs emergency.
- Depth: 6,000 m (Mariana Trench = 11,000 m for comparison).
- Objectives:
- Deep-sea mining (polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin).
- Biodiversity studies, hydrothermal vents, climate change insights.
- Boost to India’s Blue Economy Policy.
- Global context: Only USA, Russia, China, France, Japan have manned deep-sea capabilities. India joins elite club.
- Challenges: Extreme hydrostatic pressure (600x atmospheric), communication (radio fails; acoustic waves used), safety systems.
Extra relevance: Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat → India developing indigenous autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
- About Samudrayaan Mission: Part of Deep Ocean Mission (DOM, 2021) under MoES. India’s first manned ocean mission.
- Vehicle: MATSYA 6000 – crewed submersible with titanium alloy sphere, capacity 3 humans, endurance 12 hrs normal, 96 hrs emergency.
- Depth: 6,000 m (Mariana Trench = 11,000 m for comparison).
- Objectives:
- Deep-sea mining (polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin).
- Biodiversity studies, hydrothermal vents, climate change insights.
- Boost to India’s Blue Economy Policy.
- Global context: Only USA, Russia, China, France, Japan have manned deep-sea capabilities. India joins elite club.
- Challenges: Extreme hydrostatic pressure (600x atmospheric), communication (radio fails; acoustic waves used), safety systems.
Extra relevance: Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat → India developing indigenous autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsAccording to the UDISE+ 2024–25 data, which of the following trends were observed?
- Overall school enrolment in Classes 1–12 fell to its lowest level since 2018–19.
- Decline in enrolment was particularly sharp among the 3–11 age group.
- Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) improved at both middle and secondary school levels.
- Dropout rates increased at preparatory and middle stages compared to previous year.
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
UDISE+ 2024–25 refers to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024–25 report, which is a comprehensive database and annual report released by India’s Ministry of Education. This system collects and analyzes data on schools, teachers, and students to provide insights into the state of school education, track progress on educational indicators like enrollment and dropout rates, and inform policy decisions. The 2024–25 report highlights significant advancements in school infrastructure, such as increased internet access, and improvements in student outcomes like a decline in dropout rates and better teacher-student ratios.
Statement 1 is Correct.
- Enrolment in Classes 1–12 in 2024–25 = 24.69 crore, which is the lowest since 2018–19.
- The overall trend shows a decline in school enrolments compared to earlier years.
Statement 2 is Correct.
- This age group (covering pre-primary + primary) witnessed the steepest decline.
- Around 25 lakh fewer students were recorded in this bracket compared to the previous year.
Statement 3 is Correct.
- Middle stage GER rose from 89.5% → 90.3%.
- Secondary stage GER rose from 66.5% → 68.5%.
- This indicates better retention and transition at higher levels despite overall enrolment fall at lower ages.
Statement 4 is Incorrect.
- In fact, dropout rates fell:
- Preparatory: 3.7% → 2.3%
- Middle: 5.2% → 3.5%
- Secondary: 10.9% → 8.2%
- So instead of an increase, dropout rates decreased across stages.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
UDISE+ 2024–25 refers to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024–25 report, which is a comprehensive database and annual report released by India’s Ministry of Education. This system collects and analyzes data on schools, teachers, and students to provide insights into the state of school education, track progress on educational indicators like enrollment and dropout rates, and inform policy decisions. The 2024–25 report highlights significant advancements in school infrastructure, such as increased internet access, and improvements in student outcomes like a decline in dropout rates and better teacher-student ratios.
Statement 1 is Correct.
- Enrolment in Classes 1–12 in 2024–25 = 24.69 crore, which is the lowest since 2018–19.
- The overall trend shows a decline in school enrolments compared to earlier years.
Statement 2 is Correct.
- This age group (covering pre-primary + primary) witnessed the steepest decline.
- Around 25 lakh fewer students were recorded in this bracket compared to the previous year.
Statement 3 is Correct.
- Middle stage GER rose from 89.5% → 90.3%.
- Secondary stage GER rose from 66.5% → 68.5%.
- This indicates better retention and transition at higher levels despite overall enrolment fall at lower ages.
Statement 4 is Incorrect.
- In fact, dropout rates fell:
- Preparatory: 3.7% → 2.3%
- Middle: 5.2% → 3.5%
- Secondary: 10.9% → 8.2%
- So instead of an increase, dropout rates decreased across stages.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: The 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin marked both symbolic unity and substantive reforms, including condemnation of terrorism and institutional restructuring.
Statement II: The Summit introduced initiatives like the Global Governance Initiative, AI Cooperation Roadmap, and a proposal for an SCO Development Bank.
Statement III: Institutional changes included merging observer and dialogue partner statuses into a single category, admitting Laos as a new partner, and reinforcing SCO’s inclusiveness.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 was the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin, China. It was the largest summit in SCO’s history, and was the fifth time that China hosted the meeting.
- Statement I is correct – Tianjin SCO 2025 blended symbolism (Xi-Putin-Modi troika, first Modi–Xi meeting in 7 years) with reforms (terrorism condemnation, institutional updates).
- Statement II is correct – China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, AI cooperation, and a Development Bank to reduce USD reliance. These substantive measures reinforced SCO’s reformist agenda.
- Statement III is correct – Laos joined as a partner, and categories were merged, showing structural streamlining and inclusiveness.
- Together – Statement II highlights policy innovations, while Statement III highlights institutional restructuring, both explaining how Tianjin Summit represented unity + reforms (Statement I).
Hence, option (a) is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The SCO Tianjin Summit 2025 was the 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin, China. It was the largest summit in SCO’s history, and was the fifth time that China hosted the meeting.
- Statement I is correct – Tianjin SCO 2025 blended symbolism (Xi-Putin-Modi troika, first Modi–Xi meeting in 7 years) with reforms (terrorism condemnation, institutional updates).
- Statement II is correct – China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, AI cooperation, and a Development Bank to reduce USD reliance. These substantive measures reinforced SCO’s reformist agenda.
- Statement III is correct – Laos joined as a partner, and categories were merged, showing structural streamlining and inclusiveness.
- Together – Statement II highlights policy innovations, while Statement III highlights institutional restructuring, both explaining how Tianjin Summit represented unity + reforms (Statement I).
Hence, option (a) is correct.
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