DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 22 February 2025

Consider the following pairs:

1. Beas River | Confluence with Sutlej River
2. Rohtang Pass | Source of Beas River
3. Kangra Valley | Major tributary of Beas River

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched

With reference to INS Shalki, consider the following statements:

1. INS Shalki is a Shishumar-class diesel-electric submarine.
2. It is the first-ever submarine built in India.
3. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1988.

Which of the statements given above are correct

With reference to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges.
2. The reserve was declared a national park in 1968 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1993.
3. The Bandhavgarh fort, a major landmark within the reserve, is associated with the legend of Lord Rama giving it to his brother Lakshmana.

Which of the statements given above are correct

With reference to osmolytes, consider the following statements:

1. Osmolytes are low molecular weight organic molecules that accumulate in tissues during stress or pathological conditions.
2. They help proteins maintain their structure and function under stressful conditions by stabilizing proteins and preventing them from misfolding.
3. Misfolded proteins can lead to diseases as they cannot perform their functions properly.

Which of the statements given above are correct

With reference to the Fin whale, consider the following statements:

1. The Fin whale is the second-largest animal species on the planet, second only to the blue whale.
2. It is known as the greyhound of the seas due to its fast swimming capabilities.
3. The Fin whale has a distinct bright white lower right jaw and a black lower left jaw.

Which of the statements given above are correct