DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 4 July 2025

Consider the following statements about Kariyachalli Island:

1. It is one of the 21 islands located in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park region.

2. The island has witnessed a significant increase in landmass due to coral reef expansion.

3. It is projected to be submerged completely by 2036 due to erosion and sea-level rise.

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 Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:

1. It lies in the state of Arunachal Pradesh along the international border with China.

2. It is the only national park in the world to host all four big cat species: Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard.

3. The Namdapha River, a tributary of the Lohit River, flows through the park.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using VWAP in stock trading?

a) To determine corporate earnings projections
b) To assess creditworthiness of listed companies
c) To act as a benchmark for buying/selling decisions based on volume and price
d) To forecast long-term macroeconomic trends

With reference to Facciolella smithi, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. It is a newly discovered species of eel found in freshwater ecosystems.

2. It was discovered by scientists from the ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow.

3. The species belongs to the family Nettastomatidae and inhabits the deep-sea region of the Arabian Sea.

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 Santhal Rebellion of 1855-56, consider the following statements:

1. It was primarily triggered due to the exploitative practices of zamindars, moneylenders, and British officials.

2. The rebellion took place in the Damin-i-Koh region of the Rajmahal hills.

3. The rebellion was suppressed using British war elephants and modern firearms.

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