DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 25 August 2025

With reference to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), consider the following statements:

1. It is an independent global initiative funded mainly by Western countries to assess hunger crises.

2. It is overseen by a coalition of 19 humanitarian organisations and regional bodies.

3. The IPC formally declares famine once its conditions are met.

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

With reference to the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), consider the following statements:

1. It is a multi-layered system that includes QRSAM, VSHORADS, and a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).

2. The system has both “search on move” and “track on move” capabilities.

3. The integrated command and control of IADWS is managed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL).

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Mithi River:

1. It originates from the overflow of Powai Lake and later receives water from Vihar Lake.

2. It flows through both residential and industrial complexes of Mumbai before discharging into the Arabian Sea.

3. The river was one of the major causes of flooding in Mumbai during the 26 July 2005 deluge.

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

Which of the following clinical features are associated with Bloom Syndrome?

1. Poor pre- and post-natal growth

2. High sensitivity to sunlight leading to rashes

3. Increased risk of early-onset cancer

4. Male sterility and female infertility

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

With reference to the NAMASTE Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to formalize and mechanize hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning.

2. It is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

3. The implementing agency is the National Safai Karmacharis Finance Development Corporation (NSKFDC).

4. It targets only rural sanitation workers and waste pickers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only