DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 18 June 2025

Consider the following features of the Defence Cyber Agency (DCyA):

1. It was set up in 2016 in response to the Wannacry ransomware attack.

2. It includes Cyber Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) from all three military branches.

3. It reports directly to the Prime Minister’s Office.

4. It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only

With reference to Mount Lewotobi, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in the island nation of Philippines, along the Ring of Fire.

2. It is a twin-peaked volcano consisting of Lewotobi Laki-laki and Lewotobi Perempuan.

3. Lewotobi Laki-laki has been more frequently active than Lewotobi Perempuan.

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 Quantum Communication, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Quantum communication uses the concept of quantum entanglement to secure information transfer.

2. Any attempt to intercept quantum communication can be detected due to the disturbance it causes.

3. Quantum communication makes use of compressible fluids to encode signals.

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above

Pascal’s Law, which forms the basis of hydraulic systems, states that:

A. Pressure applied at any point on a confined fluid is increased at the source but decreases at the outlet.
B. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.
C. Fluid pressure is inversely proportional to the container volume.
D. Pressure applied at a higher elevation is more effective in horizontal transmission.

With reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following statements:

1. It was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

2. It was set up to coordinate responses to oil supply disruptions after the 1973 oil crisis.

3. India is a full member of the IEA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only