Daily Quiz 18 July 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: India’s chemical industry is poised to become a global hub, but it suffers from low innovation due to inadequate R&D spending.
Statement II: The Indian chemical industry’s R&D investment is about 0.7% of its output, significantly below the global average.
Statement III: India’s chemical sector suffers from high R&D costs due to its focus on low-end products with limited value-addition potential.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement Iis correct: India’s chemical sector has strong growth potential, but low R&D investment has been identified as a key bottleneck, restricting innovation, particularly in specialty and green chemicals.
- Statement II is correct: As per NITI Aayog’s report, India’s chemical R&D spending is only 0.7%, compared to the global benchmark of 2.3%, reflecting a serious shortfall.
- Statement III is also correct: The low-end and fragmented nature of the industry, along with its focus on commodity chemicals, limits both profitability and the incentive for high-value R&D.
- Hence, both statements II and III are correct and jointly explain the challenges referenced in Statement I.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement Iis correct: India’s chemical sector has strong growth potential, but low R&D investment has been identified as a key bottleneck, restricting innovation, particularly in specialty and green chemicals.
- Statement II is correct: As per NITI Aayog’s report, India’s chemical R&D spending is only 0.7%, compared to the global benchmark of 2.3%, reflecting a serious shortfall.
- Statement III is also correct: The low-end and fragmented nature of the industry, along with its focus on commodity chemicals, limits both profitability and the incentive for high-value R&D.
- Hence, both statements II and III are correct and jointly explain the challenges referenced in Statement I.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Enemy Property Act in India, consider the following:
- The Custodian of Enemy Property is empowered to manage and sell enemy properties under government guidelines.
- Indian citizens who are legal heirs of enemy nationals are entitled to claim ownership.
- Properties left by nationals of Pakistan and China fall under this law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer:(a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Custodian, appointed by the Centre, is vested with absolute control over enemy properties (both movable and immovable), including powers of leasing and disposal via auction.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The 2017 Amendment Act explicitly bars inheritance or transfer of enemy property—even to Indian citizens. This was to stop legal claims from heirs of those who migrated to “enemy countries.”
- Statement 3 is correct: The law applies to individuals who migrated to Pakistan (after 1947 and 1965) or China (after 1962) and acquired citizenship there.
Significance: Over 9,400 properties valued above ₹1 lakh crore are under this act, preventing misuse and nationalizing assets left by nationals of hostile countries.
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Answer:(a)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Custodian, appointed by the Centre, is vested with absolute control over enemy properties (both movable and immovable), including powers of leasing and disposal via auction.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The 2017 Amendment Act explicitly bars inheritance or transfer of enemy property—even to Indian citizens. This was to stop legal claims from heirs of those who migrated to “enemy countries.”
- Statement 3 is correct: The law applies to individuals who migrated to Pakistan (after 1947 and 1965) or China (after 1962) and acquired citizenship there.
Significance: Over 9,400 properties valued above ₹1 lakh crore are under this act, preventing misuse and nationalizing assets left by nationals of hostile countries.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsIn the context of strategic important of Namibia to India, consider the following statements:
- It is one of the largest exporters of uranium critical to India’s civil nuclear energy program.
- It borders the Indian Ocean and provides India a naval advantage.
- It is part of India’s Global South strategy and supports fintech expansion like UPI.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Answer:(b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Namibia is one of the top five global uranium producers, and India seeks to import uranium to fuel its civil nuclear reactors, especially after signing civil nuclear agreements.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Namibia borders the Atlantic Ocean, not the Indian Ocean. While it provides maritime access to landlocked southern African countries, it doesn’t provide India direct naval leverage in the Indian Ocean.
- Statement 3 is correct: India is exporting digital infrastructure like UPI to Namibia, enhancing digital cooperation and showcasing India’s fintech diplomacy.
Strategic Context: This outreach strengthens India’s role in Africa, supports counterbalance to China, and taps into Africa’s natural and human resource potential.
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Answer:(b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Namibia is one of the top five global uranium producers, and India seeks to import uranium to fuel its civil nuclear reactors, especially after signing civil nuclear agreements.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Namibia borders the Atlantic Ocean, not the Indian Ocean. While it provides maritime access to landlocked southern African countries, it doesn’t provide India direct naval leverage in the Indian Ocean.
- Statement 3 is correct: India is exporting digital infrastructure like UPI to Namibia, enhancing digital cooperation and showcasing India’s fintech diplomacy.
Strategic Context: This outreach strengthens India’s role in Africa, supports counterbalance to China, and taps into Africa’s natural and human resource potential.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsMatch the Locations with Their Distinctive Features:
Place Unique Feature A. Port of Spain 1. Capital of Trinidad & Tobago with strong Indo-Caribbean connections. B. Pitch Lake 2. World’s largest natural asphalt deposit, located in La Brea, Trinidad. C. Mount Aripo 3. Highest point in Trinidad, part of the Northern Range. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
A – 1: Port of Spain
- Capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, located on the northwest coast of Trinidad island.
- Functions as the political, administrative, and cultural hub of the country.
- It is home to a large Indo-Caribbean population—approximately 40% of the country’s population is of Indian origin, descendants of indentured laborers brought during the British colonial era.
- Also hosts important regional institutions, including some CARICOM headquarters.
- Prime Minister NarendraModi’s visit in 2025 marked the first state visit by an Indian PM since 1999, highlighting growing bilateral and diaspora ties.
B – 2: Pitch Lake
- Located in La Brea, southwest Trinidad, Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world (estimated 10 million tons).
- Discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595, it has since been a valuable export resource for Trinidad.
- The lake is a unique natural wonder, supporting microbial life even in harsh conditions.
- It attracts both scientific researchers and tourists from around the world due to its geochemical and geological significance.
C – 3: Mount Aripo
- Mount Aripo, with a height of 940 meters (3,084 ft), is the highest peak in Trinidad and Tobago.
- It is located in the Northern Range, which geologically continues the Andes mountain range from Venezuela.
- The area is ecologically important, housing rainforests, endemic species, and freshwater sources.
- It is a hotspot for biodiversity and eco-tourism, offering hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities.
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Answer: (C)
Explanation:
A – 1: Port of Spain
- Capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, located on the northwest coast of Trinidad island.
- Functions as the political, administrative, and cultural hub of the country.
- It is home to a large Indo-Caribbean population—approximately 40% of the country’s population is of Indian origin, descendants of indentured laborers brought during the British colonial era.
- Also hosts important regional institutions, including some CARICOM headquarters.
- Prime Minister NarendraModi’s visit in 2025 marked the first state visit by an Indian PM since 1999, highlighting growing bilateral and diaspora ties.
B – 2: Pitch Lake
- Located in La Brea, southwest Trinidad, Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world (estimated 10 million tons).
- Discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595, it has since been a valuable export resource for Trinidad.
- The lake is a unique natural wonder, supporting microbial life even in harsh conditions.
- It attracts both scientific researchers and tourists from around the world due to its geochemical and geological significance.
C – 3: Mount Aripo
- Mount Aripo, with a height of 940 meters (3,084 ft), is the highest peak in Trinidad and Tobago.
- It is located in the Northern Range, which geologically continues the Andes mountain range from Venezuela.
- The area is ecologically important, housing rainforests, endemic species, and freshwater sources.
- It is a hotspot for biodiversity and eco-tourism, offering hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: The success of China’s ‘Made in China 2025’ policy was largely driven by massive state intervention and support across high-tech sectors.
Statement II: China heavily invested in R&D, created integrated supply chains, and focused on self-reliance in critical technologies.
Statement III: India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative adopted a similar strategy by relying on subsidies and aggressive state control of production.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct: The “Made in China 2025” plan was a state-led industrial strategy focused on shifting China’s manufacturing base to high-tech industries such as robotics, AI, aerospace, and new materials, with subsidies, government loans, and policy guidance.
- Statement II is also correct: China made deliberate investments in research and development (R&D), talent development, and supply chain integration, which enhanced domestic self-reliance in strategic technologies.
- Statement III is incorrect: India’s ‘Make in India’ is largely a market-oriented initiative, promoting FDI, ease of doing business, and PLI schemes for select sectors. It does not emulate China’s direct state control or subsidies on the same scale.
- Therefore, only Statement II is correct and it effectively explains the success mentioned in Statement I.
Hence, option (d) is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct: The “Made in China 2025” plan was a state-led industrial strategy focused on shifting China’s manufacturing base to high-tech industries such as robotics, AI, aerospace, and new materials, with subsidies, government loans, and policy guidance.
- Statement II is also correct: China made deliberate investments in research and development (R&D), talent development, and supply chain integration, which enhanced domestic self-reliance in strategic technologies.
- Statement III is incorrect: India’s ‘Make in India’ is largely a market-oriented initiative, promoting FDI, ease of doing business, and PLI schemes for select sectors. It does not emulate China’s direct state control or subsidies on the same scale.
- Therefore, only Statement II is correct and it effectively explains the success mentioned in Statement I.
Hence, option (d) is correct.
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