Daily Quiz 18 September 2025
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the AQLI 2025 Report:
India’s average life expectancy loss due to PM2.5 exposure is 3.5 years.
Delhi’s PM2.5 concentration was 88.4 µg/m³ in 2023.
Meeting India’s national PM2.5 standard would raise Delhi’s life expectancy by 8.2 years.
Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh also report life expectancy losses above 5 years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Answer: C
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: On average, Indians lose 3.5 years of life expectancy due to PM2.5.
- Statement 2 is correct: Delhi = 88.4 µg/m³ in 2023 → nearly 18x WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
- Statement 3 is not correct:
- Meeting WHO limits → +8.2 yrs life expectancy in Delhi.
- Meeting India’s limit (40 µg/m³) → only +4.7 yrs.
- Statement 4 is correct: Bihar (–5.4 yrs), Haryana (–5.3 yrs), UP (–5 yrs).
- Extra facts:
- Report by EPIC, University of Chicago.
- Globally, air pollution reduces life expectancy more than tobacco, unsafe water, road injuries.
India contributes ~59% of world’s PM2.5 pollution exposure.
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Answer: C
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: On average, Indians lose 3.5 years of life expectancy due to PM2.5.
- Statement 2 is correct: Delhi = 88.4 µg/m³ in 2023 → nearly 18x WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
- Statement 3 is not correct:
- Meeting WHO limits → +8.2 yrs life expectancy in Delhi.
- Meeting India’s limit (40 µg/m³) → only +4.7 yrs.
- Statement 4 is correct: Bihar (–5.4 yrs), Haryana (–5.3 yrs), UP (–5 yrs).
- Extra facts:
- Report by EPIC, University of Chicago.
- Globally, air pollution reduces life expectancy more than tobacco, unsafe water, road injuries.
India contributes ~59% of world’s PM2.5 pollution exposure.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs with respect to the Interpol Notices:
- Red Notice – To locate missing persons, especially minors.
- Yellow Notice – To locate unidentified bodies.
- Purple Notice – To provide information on modus operandi and concealment methods used by criminals.
- Silver Notice – To track assets of wanted criminals globally.
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
Answer: B
Detailed Explanation:
INTERPOL notices are international requests for cooperation or alerts that allow police in member countries to share critical crime-related information. There are eight types of color-coded notices and a special notice for UN Security Council sanctions, each serving a different purpose, such as locating missing persons (Yellow Notice), finding wanted criminals (Red Notice), or collecting information on unidentified bodies (Black Notice). While these notices are not mandatory for member countries to act upon, they are often treated as warrants for arrest and extradition.
- Pair 1 is not correct: Red Notice: Issued for arrest/extradition of fugitives, not for missing persons.
- Pair 2 is not correct: Yellow Notice: Issued to locate missing persons/unidentified individuals, esp. minors, not specifically for bodies.
- Pair 3 is correct: Purple Notice: Provides details on modus operandi, concealment methods, tools used by criminals. (India’s ED issued 1st Purple Notice in 2025 for crypto-related fraud).
- Pair 4 is correct: Silver Notice: New category (2024), for asset tracing globally (crypto, gold, cash).
- Extra Interpol notices:
- Blue Notice: Collect information on a person’s identity/location.
- Green Notice: Warn about criminal activities.
- Orange Notice: Dangerous materials/weapons.
- Black Notice: Unidentified bodies.
- Interpol HQ: Lyon, France. 196 members (India is one).
Incorrect
Answer: B
Detailed Explanation:
INTERPOL notices are international requests for cooperation or alerts that allow police in member countries to share critical crime-related information. There are eight types of color-coded notices and a special notice for UN Security Council sanctions, each serving a different purpose, such as locating missing persons (Yellow Notice), finding wanted criminals (Red Notice), or collecting information on unidentified bodies (Black Notice). While these notices are not mandatory for member countries to act upon, they are often treated as warrants for arrest and extradition.
- Pair 1 is not correct: Red Notice: Issued for arrest/extradition of fugitives, not for missing persons.
- Pair 2 is not correct: Yellow Notice: Issued to locate missing persons/unidentified individuals, esp. minors, not specifically for bodies.
- Pair 3 is correct: Purple Notice: Provides details on modus operandi, concealment methods, tools used by criminals. (India’s ED issued 1st Purple Notice in 2025 for crypto-related fraud).
- Pair 4 is correct: Silver Notice: New category (2024), for asset tracing globally (crypto, gold, cash).
- Extra Interpol notices:
- Blue Notice: Collect information on a person’s identity/location.
- Green Notice: Warn about criminal activities.
- Orange Notice: Dangerous materials/weapons.
- Black Notice: Unidentified bodies.
- Interpol HQ: Lyon, France. 196 members (India is one).
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the PM SVANidhi Scheme, consider the following statements:
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme jointly funded by the Union and State Governments.
- Recently, the lending period of the scheme has been extended till 2030.
- Under the restructured scheme, a UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card is issued to beneficiaries after repayment of the first loan.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has partnered under the scheme to provide training on hygiene and food safety.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme, i.e., fully funded by the Government of India. It is not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where cost is shared between Union and States.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The lending period has been extended from 31 Dec 2024 to 31 March 2030.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: The RuPay Credit Card is issued after repayment of the second loan, not the first loan.
- Statement 4 – Correct: FSSAI partnership is included to train vendors on hygiene and food safety, in addition to financial literacy and digital skills.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme, i.e., fully funded by the Government of India. It is not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where cost is shared between Union and States.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The lending period has been extended from 31 Dec 2024 to 31 March 2030.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: The RuPay Credit Card is issued after repayment of the second loan, not the first loan.
- Statement 4 – Correct: FSSAI partnership is included to train vendors on hygiene and food safety, in addition to financial literacy and digital skills.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following correctly describes the difference between FDI-led models of e-commerce in India?
- In the inventory-based model, the e-commerce entity owns goods and sells directly to customers.
- In the marketplace model, the e-commerce entity only acts as a facilitator between buyers and sellers.
- In India, 100% FDI is permitted under the inventory-based model.
- FDI in multi-brand retail trading falls under the automatic route.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Answer: A
Explanation:
FDI-led e-commerce models in India primarily follow the Marketplace Model, which allows 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route, enabling foreign companies to provide a platform for third-party sellers without owning inventory. In contrast, the inventory-based model, where e-commerce entities own and sell their own inventory directly to consumers, remains prohibited for FDI. Regulations aim to ensure fair competition by limiting indirect control over sellers and preventing price manipulation by marketplace platforms.
- Statement 1 – Correct: Yes, in inventory-based model, the platform owns the inventory.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Yes, in marketplace model, platform provides a digital platform and acts as intermediary.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: In India, FDI is NOT allowed in inventory-based model; only marketplace model is permitted.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect: Multi-brand retail trading requires Government approval, not automatic route.
Incorrect
Answer: A
Explanation:
FDI-led e-commerce models in India primarily follow the Marketplace Model, which allows 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route, enabling foreign companies to provide a platform for third-party sellers without owning inventory. In contrast, the inventory-based model, where e-commerce entities own and sell their own inventory directly to consumers, remains prohibited for FDI. Regulations aim to ensure fair competition by limiting indirect control over sellers and preventing price manipulation by marketplace platforms.
- Statement 1 – Correct: Yes, in inventory-based model, the platform owns the inventory.
- Statement 2 – Correct: Yes, in marketplace model, platform provides a digital platform and acts as intermediary.
- Statement 3 – Incorrect: In India, FDI is NOT allowed in inventory-based model; only marketplace model is permitted.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect: Multi-brand retail trading requires Government approval, not automatic route.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
Statement I: Despite being the world’s 2nd largest fertiliser producer, India remains heavily dependent on imports for meeting domestic demand.
Statement II: Geological scarcity of potash and phosphate reserves forces India to import most raw materials for DAP and MOP.
Statement III: Rising fertiliser subsidies and skewed urea-centric usage patterns aggravate the imbalance in nutrient application and import dependence.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct – India imports ~20% urea, ~50–60% DAP, and 100% MOP; FY25 consumption reached 655.94 LT.
- Statement II is correct – India lacks potash and phosphate reserves; hence nearly entire MOP and ~80% of phosphate rock is imported.
- Statement III is correct – Heavy subsidies encourage overuse of urea (N), creating imbalance (7:2.7:1 vs. ideal 4:2:1). This worsens soil health and increases import dependence for P & K.
- Together – Statement II explains the structural/geological reason while Statement III highlights policy-driven and demand-side reason for Statement I.
Hence, option (a) is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
- Statement I is correct – India imports ~20% urea, ~50–60% DAP, and 100% MOP; FY25 consumption reached 655.94 LT.
- Statement II is correct – India lacks potash and phosphate reserves; hence nearly entire MOP and ~80% of phosphate rock is imported.
- Statement III is correct – Heavy subsidies encourage overuse of urea (N), creating imbalance (7:2.7:1 vs. ideal 4:2:1). This worsens soil health and increases import dependence for P & K.
- Together – Statement II explains the structural/geological reason while Statement III highlights policy-driven and demand-side reason for Statement I.
Hence, option (a) is correct.
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