DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 2 May 2025

Ans. c
Explanation:
Why in News: Even with attempts at conservation, the hangul deer of Kashmir remain in jeopardy of extinction.
Kashmir’s Hangul (Cervus hanglu hangul)
Also known as the Kashmir stag or Kashmiri red stag, this species is highly shy and sensitive.
It is the sole surviving Asiatic subspecies of the European red deer.
Distribution
Endemic to the hills of Kashmir and confined primarily to Dachigam National Park.
Conservation Status
IUCN: Classified as critically endangered.
CITES: Listed under Appendix I.
Threats: Challenges include habitat loss and poaching.
State Animal: Officially designated as the State animal of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dachigam National Park
Situated in Jammu and Kashmir, Dachigam National Park is nestled within the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas.
Established in 1981, it has been a protected area since 1910 before being declared a national park.

Ans. b
Explanation:
Why in News: Recently, the United States repatriated twenty-two historical artifacts to Japan, which were plundered after the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.
US Victory:
Outcome: The Battle of Okinawa concluded as a triumph for the United States, albeit with significant casualties on both sides.
Japanese Resistance: Japanese forces demonstrated fierce resistance, exhibiting the same fervor witnessed in battles like Iwo Jima. Many defenders opted for suicide rather than surrender.

Ans. d
Explanation:
Why in News: The Majeed Brigade, affiliated with the separatist organization Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), has admitted to carrying out the assault on a compound near Pakistan’s vital Gwadar Port on Wednesday.

The Majeed Brigade serves as the suicide unit of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist organization based in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
Suicide Bombings: Renowned for executing suicide bombings targeting Pakistani security forces and installations associated with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Establishment: The Brigade was established in 2011 and christened in honor of Majeed, a BLA member who lost his life in an attempt to assassinate a former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Arsenal: Reports indicate that the Majeed Brigade possesses access to advanced weaponry and explosives.

Ans. a
Explanation:
The Ahmadiya movement, established by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed in 1889, aimed to return to the original principles outlined in the Quran. Ghulam Ahmed became controversial by asserting his identity as a Messiah, a claim deemed heretical by mainstream Islam, though he garnered numerous followers. His primary focus was defending Islam against the arguments of the Arya Samaj and Christian missionaries. Despite its conservative stance on social morals, endorsing practices like polygamy, veiling of women, and traditional divorce rules, statement 1 is incorrect.

In contrast, the Deoband movement, initiated by the orthodox faction within Muslim scholars, functioned as a revivalist movement with the dual purpose of spreading the pure teachings of the Quran and Hadith among Muslims. Originating in Deoband in the Saranpur district, it was established by Mohammad Qasim Nanotavi (1833-1877) and Rashid Ahmed Gangohi (1828–1905) to educate religious leaders for the Muslim community.statement 2 is correct.

Ans. b
Explanation:
Sahodaran Ayyappan, hailing from Kerala, India, was a multifaceted figure, encompassing roles as a social reformer, thinker, rationalist, journalist, and politician. Aligned with the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, he played a significant role in various events connected to the reformation movement in Kerala. A notable contribution was organizing Misra Bojana in Cherai in 1917. Ayyappan established the Sahodara Sangam and the journal Sahodaran, serving as the founding editor of the magazine Yukthivadhi.

While adhering to Sree Narayana Guru’s principle of ‘One caste, One religion, One God,’ Ayyappan, his disciple, underwent a transformation advocating for ‘no religion, no caste, and no God for mankind.’