DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 18 August 2025

Consider the following statements about the Ravi River:

1. It originates from the northern face of Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.

2. It ultimately merges with the Sutlej River in Pakistan.

3. The Indus Water Treaty (1960) allocated the waters of Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers to India.

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 countries:

1. India

2. Australia

3. USA

4. Japan

In which of the above countries is the possession and trade of Ambergris banned?

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

With reference to the SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active–Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) portal, consider the following statements:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2017 as India’s indigenous MOOCs platform.

2. It offers free access to courses from Class 9 to post-graduation, but certification requires a nominal fee.

3. The courses on SWAYAM are designed in 4 quadrants including video lectures, downloadable reading material, self-assessment, and discussion forums.

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

With reference to the Bering Strait, consider the following statements:

1. It separates Asia and North America, specifically Russia and the United States.

2. It connects the Bering Sea with the Arctic Ocean’s Chukchi Sea.

3. At its narrowest point, the distance between the two continents is about 85 km.

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

With reference to the Moai statues, consider the following statements:

1. They were carved by the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island between 1400–1650 A.D.

2. Most of the statues are made of volcanic tuff, a compressed volcanic ash.

3. They were built primarily as idols for worship of deities.

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