DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 28 July 2025

Consider the following statements about Bhitarkanika National Park:

1. It is located in the delta region formed by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra.

2. It is India’s largest mangrove ecosystem.

3. It has been designated as a Ramsar site.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Horsehair worms are often mistaken for harmful parasites. Which of the following best explains why they are considered harmless to humans and pets?

A. They are not visible to the naked eye.
B. Their lifecycle completes entirely in water.
C. They are host-specific and do not parasitize vertebrates.
D. They only parasitize livestock animals.

Consider the following statements regarding Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD):

1. It affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, pigs, and goats.

2. It poses a serious threat to human health and food safety.

3. It is caused by a virus from the Picornaviridae family.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements regarding the Kargil War:

1. The conflict began after Pakistani troops infiltrated areas along the LoC, particularly Drass and Batalik sectors.

2. The Indian Army launched Operation Trident to evict the infiltrators and reclaim lost positions.

3. The war was fought at high altitudes, with some locations exceeding 18,000 feet.

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

With reference to the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, consider the following statements:

1. It is located near the mountain named Brahmagiri, from which the river Godavari originates.

2. The temple was built by Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.

3. The temple has three lingams representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

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