DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 23 August 2025

Explanation:

• Statement 1 ✅ Correct. Established in 1969, based on Prof. V. K. R. V. Rao Committee’s recommendation.

• Statement 2 ✅ Correct. Works under the Ministry of Education.

• Statement 3 ❌ Incorrect. ICSSR also supports national fellowships along with doctoral and postdoctoral.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 ✅ Correct. HD is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene affecting the huntingtin protein.

• Statement 2 ✅ Correct. It damages the basal ganglia (movement control) and cerebral cortex (memory, decision-making).

• Statement 3 ❌ Incorrect. It follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, so the risk is 50%, not 25%.

Explanation:

• Jeju is the largest island of South Korea, located in the East China Sea ✅

• Hallasan (1,950 m) is South Korea’s highest mountain and a dormant volcano ✅

• Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2007) ✅

Explanation:

• Statement 1 ✅ Correct. Blue carbon refers to carbon captured by coastal vegetated ecosystems.

• Statement 2 ❌ Incorrect. The majority of blue carbon is dissolved directly into the ocean, not stored in vegetation/sediments.

• Statement 3 ✅ Correct. These ecosystems cover only 2% of ocean surface but contribute ~50% of carbon absorption.

Explanation: The Mithi River originates from the overflow of Vihar Lake (not Powai Lake). It does, however, receive additional water from Powai Lake downstream. It flows through Dharavi, BKC, and discharges into the Arabian Sea at Mahim Creek.