DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 13 May 2025

Answer: (c) Only two pairs

Explanation:

• Pair 1: Correctly matched. The jungle cat is classified as Least Concern.
• Pair 2: Correctly matched. The Indian wolf is classified as Near Threatened.
• Pair 3: Incorrectly matched. The sloth bear is classified as Vulnerable, but it is important to note that conservation status may vary; it’s vital to check current IUCN assessments.

Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Incorrect. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not fully understood.
• Statement 2: Correct. It is believed that a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors influences the disease.

Answer: (c) Only two pairs

Explanation:

• Pair 1: Correctly matched. One of the goals of FAST is to detect weak space signals, including those from potential extraterrestrial sources.
• Pair 2: Correctly matched. FAST aims to reconstruct images of the early universe, which helps in understanding cosmic evolution.
• Pair 3: Incorrectly matched. While FAST aims to contribute to pulsar navigation and gravitational wave detection, its primary focus is not directly on gravitational wave detection as a primary goal.

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Correct. The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology was established in December 1960 under the Official Languages Act, 1963.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The primary function of the Commission is to develop and promote scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages, not specifically to promote scientific research.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Commission has indeed launched the web portal ‘shabd.education.gov.in’ to facilitate access to terminologies in Indian languages.

Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct as electrolytes are minerals that ionize when dissolved in fluids.
• Statement 2 is incorrect because some electrolytes can exist in solid form (e.g., silver iodide).
• Statement 3 is incorrect as many electrolytes do ionize in solvents.