DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 1 September, 2025

The Vrindavani Vastra, recently in news, refers to:

a) A Buddhist manuscript discovered in Tibet
b) A textile depicting Lord Krishna’s pastimes, woven in Assam
c) A mural painting tradition of Bengal
d) A folk theatre tradition of Assam

With reference to Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, consider the following statements:

1. The EBP Programme was officially launched in India in 2003.

2. India achieved its 10% ethanol blending target in 2021-22.

3. The 20% ethanol blending target was originally set for 2030 but has been advanced to 2025.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Match the following aspects of the Mashco Piro Tribe with their correct descriptions:

Codes:
A – 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4

(a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(b) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(c) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(d) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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

1. It is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh and forms part of the Indravati landscape along with Bhairamgarh and Pamed Wildlife Sanctuaries.

2. The perennial Indravati River forms its northern and western boundary, also marking the interstate border between Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

3. The Reserve has ecological connectivity with tiger reserves in Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

4. It is one of the last remaining habitats of the rare wild buffalo, the state animal of Chhattisgarh.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

With reference to Diatoms, consider the following statements:

1. They are photosynthetic, single-celled organisms and form one of the most common types of phytoplankton.

2. Their cell walls are made up of transparent, opaline silica, ornamented with intricate patterns.

3. Diatoms contribute negligibly to global oxygen production.

4. They are used as bioindicators for monitoring aquatic ecosystem health.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4