DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 12 March 2025

With reference to the Tantalum, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Tantalum capacitors are widely used in portable electronic devices due to their high efficiency in storing electricity.
2. Tantalum is used in the medical field to make surgical equipment and implants.
3. Tantalum is more commonly used than platinum in high-temperature applications due to its lower cost and higher melting point.

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With reference to the Yamuna River, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Yamuna flows solely through India and does not cross international borders.
2. The river’s confluence with the Ganges is known for its annual Kumbh Mela festival.

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Consider the following statements about the Kursk:

1. Kursk is located in the Black Earth territory, known for its fertile soil.
2. The city is situated in the far eastern part of Russia, near the Pacific Ocean.
3. Kursk lies to the south of Moscow along the upper Seym River.

Which of the statements given above are correct

Consider the following statement about Bhoj Wetland:

1. The Upper Lake is known as Bhojtal (Bada Talaab).
2. The Lower Lake is called Chhota Talaab.
3. The Upper Lake is surrounded by Van Vihar National Park on the north and human settlements on the west.

How many of the above statements are correct

Which of the following statements regarding the Clouded Leopard is/are correct?

1. Clouded leopards are found in tropical evergreen rainforests, dry tropical forests, and mangrove swamps.
2. Both species of Clouded Leopards are classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
3. In India, the Clouded Leopard is the State animal of Sikkim.

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