DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 28 June 2025

With reference to the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the province of British Columbia in western Canada.

2. It contains rocks potentially older than 4 billion years.

3. The site lies on tribal land managed by the Inuit community.

Which of the above statements 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 Mahua tree, consider the following statements:

1. Mahua is a tropical evergreen tree found only in northeastern India.

2. Its flowers bloom at night and are pollinated by nocturnal animals like bats.

3. Mahua flowers are used to produce a fermented drink, which is a major source of tribal livelihood.

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) 3 only

Which of the following body parts can be reliable sources for DNA extraction during forensic investigation?

1. Hair without root

2. Teeth

3. Saliva

4. Sweat

5. Skin cells from touch samples

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Which of the following best describes the purpose of observing Statistics Day in India?
(a) To commemorate the establishment of the first Planning Commission.
(b) To promote literacy and awareness about mathematics among school students.
(c) To raise awareness on the role of statistics in evidence-based policy and socio-economic planning.
(d) To celebrate India’s progress in demographic data collection.

With reference to GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonists, consider the following statements:

1. They mimic a naturally occurring hormone involved in glucose and appetite regulation.

2. They are primarily administered orally and show minimal effect on gastric emptying.

3. Tirzepatide acts on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors.

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