DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 29 May 2025

With reference to INS Samarthak, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) being constructed for the Indian Navy.
2. INS Samarthak was designed and constructed by a foreign shipyard.
3. The vessel is capable of performing maritime surveillance and humanitarian assistance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the World Energy Outlook 2024, consider the following statements:

1. The report is published annually by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
2. It predicts that the demand for coal, oil, and gas will increase significantly by the end of this decade.
3. Low-emissions energy sources are expected to generate more than half of the world’s electricity by 2030.
   Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary?

1. It lies in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion.
2. The sanctuary is known for its dense tropical rainforests.
3. It is designated as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The EDLI scheme was launched in 1976 to provide social security benefits to private sector employees.
2. The maximum assured benefit under the scheme is Rs 5 lakh.
3. The scheme is managed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the following statements best describes the African Penguin?