DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 11 July 2025

What is the nickname given to the SEPECAT Jaguar in the Indian Air Force?

A. Garuda
B. Vajra
C. Shamsher
D. Bhishma

With reference to the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), consider the following statements:

1. It has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Ordnance Factories.

2. It can fire only DRDO-developed precision-guided munitions.

3. It uses an all-electric drive system rather than a traditional hydraulic system.

4. It is designed to operate in extreme temperatures and terrains.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

With reference to the Battery Passport system in India, consider the following statements:

1. It gives each EV battery a unique identity, similar to Aadhaar.

2. It will be a key component in India’s upcoming battery-swapping policy.

3. The system will regulate tariffs on battery imports through QR code tracking.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

With reference to the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, consider the following statements:

1. The Act applies to every vessel, including warships and vessels under construction.

2. The Act repeals all major British-era admiralty laws applicable in India.

3. High Courts under this Act can exercise admiralty jurisdiction over waters up to and including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

With reference to the TALASH Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NITI Aayog.

2. It aims to equip tribal students in EMRSs with tools for self-discovery and career planning.

3. The initiative includes psychometric assessments inspired by NCERT’s ‘Tamanna’ initiative.

4. It is limited to select tribal districts in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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