DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 8 July 2025

With reference to the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. It lies in the southernmost part of Odisha.

2. It is formed by combining Satkosia Gorge and Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuaries.

3. The Mahanadi river flows through the reserve.

4. It lies entirely within the Deccan Plateau region.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

With reference to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), consider the following statements:

1. AERB was constituted by an Act of Parliament in the year 1983.

2. It derives its regulatory authority from both the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

3. It is responsible for administering provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 for all industrial establishments in India.

4. It functions under the administrative control of the Atomic Energy Commission.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Minorities (NCM):

1. It was established as a constitutional body in 1992.

2. It functions under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

3. Jain community was notified as a minority community in 2014.

4. The Chairperson of the Commission is appointed from among the SC/ST communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements about the AIR LORA missile system:

1. It is an advanced surface-to-surface missile developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.

2. It can autonomously operate after launch without further guidance from the aircraft.

3. It features anti-jamming capabilities and can function in contested electromagnetic environments.

4. Its range exceeds that of conventional short-range ballistic missiles, going up to 1,000 km.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Which of the following best distinguishes a roll cloud from a shelf cloud?

a) Roll clouds are smaller and occur only in mountainous regions.
b) Shelf clouds are detached from thunderstorms, while roll clouds are connected.
c) Roll clouds are detached from the storm system, while shelf clouds are attached to the base of cumulonimbus clouds.
d) Roll clouds form at higher altitudes than shelf clouds and do not rotate.