DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 20th August 2025

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

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 Lampedusa Island, consider the following statements:

1. It is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, which also include Linosa and Lampione.

2. Administratively, it is part of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy.

3. Geographically, it is considered part of the African continent.

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

In hydropower terminology, a “run-of-river project” refers to a project that:

(a) Generates power only during the rainy season.
(b) Has no significant storage reservoir and relies on the natural flow of the river.
(c) Uses pumped-storage technology to regulate water flow.
(d) Operates entirely without a dam structure.

Which of the following tribal communities is known for being the first to have their forest rights recognised while living inside a Tiger Reserve?

a) Irula
b) Soliga
c) Kuruba
d) Toda