DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 2 July 2025

With reference to Begonia nyishiorum, consider the following statements:

1. It is endemic to Arunachal Pradesh and found in high-elevation moist forests.

2. It has been assessed as “Endangered” under the IUCN Red List criteria.

3. Its unique petiole fringe distinguishes it from other known Asian begonias.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), consider the following statements:

1. It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve and includes Hadgarh and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuaries.

2. Similipal Tiger Reserve lies entirely within the Eastern Ghats biogeographic zone.

3. It is recognized as part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following correctly defines the sequence of events in myogenesis?

A. Differentiation → Proliferation → Maturation → Fusion
B. Proliferation → Fusion → Differentiation → Maturation
C. Proliferation → Differentiation → Fusion → Maturation
D. Differentiation → Maturation → Fusion → Proliferation

Consider the following criteria under the PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship Scheme:

1. Student must be enrolled in regular degree courses in institutions recognized by regulatory bodies.

2. Annual family income should not exceed ₹6,00,000.

3. Students must secure at least 50% marks in the annual exam to renew the scholarship.

4. Students pursuing diploma or distance courses are eligible if their family income is below the threshold.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. All four

With reference to the Khasi tribe of India, consider the following statements:

1. They follow a matrilineal system of inheritance and lineage.

2. Khasi is a Tibeto-Burman language and is the only official language of Meghalaya.

3. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council helps protect their customary laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3