DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 7 August 2025

Which of the following features distinguish Smithophis leptofasciatus from other members of its genus?

a) Its green coloration and arboreal behavior
b) Narrow, incomplete creamish-white or lime-yellow bands on a shiny black body
c) Wide red stripes running along the entire body
d) Lack of vertebral scales and underground burrowing nature

Which of the following features distinguish Smithophis leptofasciatus from other members of its genus?

a) Its green coloration and arboreal behavior
b) Narrow, incomplete creamish-white or lime-yellow bands on a shiny black body
c) Wide red stripes running along the entire body
d) Lack of vertebral scales and underground burrowing nature

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), consider the following statements:

1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Mission Shakti umbrella.

2. It provides maternity benefits only for the first child of the family.

3. Women working in government jobs are eligible under PMMVY if they meet income criteria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

With reference to the concept of Legal Insanity under Indian criminal law, consider the following statements:

1. Legal insanity is a clinical diagnosis established by medical professionals.

2. The defense of legal insanity excuses an accused from criminal responsibility if they were incapable of understanding the nature of the act at the time of its commission.

3. The burden of proving legal insanity lies on the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

With reference to the Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is managed by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

2. ISTS enables seamless transmission of electricity across state borders and helps integrate renewable energy into the national grid.

3. It operates only for conventional sources of power, and not for solar or wind power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only