DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 9 August 2025

With reference to the Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile System, consider the following statements:

1. It is a long-range land-based hypersonic weapon developed exclusively by Northrop Grumman.

2. The system is capable of striking targets at distances exceeding 2,700 km.

3. It employs a hypersonic glide vehicle that can reach speeds of up to Mach 17.

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef:

1. It is located in the Coral Sea, off the northeastern coast of Australia.

2. It is the largest living structure on Earth and is visible from space.

3. It extends for more than 2,000 km, covering about 10% of the world’s coral reef ecosystems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 only

Consider the following statements regarding the MERITE Scheme:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented in collaboration with the World Bank.

2. The scheme aims to improve quality, equity, and governance in technical education as per the National Educational Policy-2020.

3. The total funding for the scheme is entirely from the Government of India without any external assistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Match the following components related to BharatFS with their correct descriptions:

Codes:
(a) A-2, B-1, C-3
(b) A-1, B-2, C-3
(c) A-2, B-3, C-1
(d) A-3, B-2, C-1

With reference to the CATCH Grant Program, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to fund AI-based solutions in the healthcare sector, specifically targeting cancer care.

2. The maximum grant under the pilot phase is ₹1 crore per project, co-funded by IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid (NCG).

3. Only startups and private hospitals are eligible to apply under this program.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3