DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 24 June 2025

Chios Island, often referred to as “The Mastic Island,” is:

a) A Turkish island located in the Mediterranean Sea
b) A Greek island situated in the Ionian Sea
c) A Greek island located in the Aegean Sea, near the Turkish coast
d) A Cypriot island in the eastern Mediterranean known for its olive production

 With reference to the Tomahawk Missile, consider the following statements:

1. It is a subsonic cruise missile designed for precision strikes against land-based targets.

2. It can be launched from fighter aircraft and ground-based launchers.

3. It uses multiple navigation systems, including GPS and terrain contour mapping.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan Brown Bear:

1. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

2. It is found in alpine and subalpine regions above the timberline, typically between 3,000–5,500 meters.

3. It is primarily found across the Eastern Himalayas, especially in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

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 NAVYA Initiative, consider the following statements:

1. It targets adolescent girls aged 16–18 years who have completed at least Class 10.

2. It is implemented across all districts in India under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.

3. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, and 3

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

1. It is located in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan.

2. It was declared a national park in 1979.

3. It is predominantly covered by tropical wet evergreen forests.

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