DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 19th August 2025

Consider the following statements with reference to Vihar Lake:

1. It is a natural freshwater lake formed in the Salsette group of islands.

2. It was constructed by the British in the 19th century to meet the drinking water needs of Mumbai.

3. It is located within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and bordered between Tulsi Lake and Powai Lake.

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 3a

The Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) is listed as which category under the IUCN Red List?

(a) Critically Endangered
(b) Endangered
(c) Vulnerable
(d) Least Concerna

With reference to the Pamba River, consider the following statements:

1. It is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River.

2. It originates from the Pulachimalai Hill in the Western Ghats.

3. It is associated with the Sabarimala temple and is called the ‘Dakshina Bhageerathi’.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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

With reference to the Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), consider the following statements:

1. It is the largest and heaviest living reptile in the world.

2. It is found only in India and Australia.

3. Adult males are solitary and highly territorial, often controlling extensive stretches of rivers or coastlines.

Which of the above statements 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 Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill allows leaseholders to add other minerals to an existing lease, subject to state government approval.

2. For inclusion of critical and strategic minerals such as lithium and cobalt, leaseholders must pay an additional amount to the state government.

3. The Bill widens the scope of the National Mineral Exploration Trust to also fund development of mines and minerals.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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