DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – 20 June 2025

With reference to the PM-WANI scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to expand public Wi-Fi access without requiring licenses or fees from small providers.

2. It mandates that all users must obtain prior government approval before using a public Wi-Fi hotspot.

3. The scheme intends to promote last-mile connectivity and support local entrepreneurship.

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 statements best describes the topography and vegetation of Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary?

A. Uniform plateau with dry deciduous forests
B. Coastal wetland with mangroves
C. Steep mountainous terrain with tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests
D. Flat alluvial plains with tropical thorn forests

Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) Spectroscopy can be most appropriately applied in which of the following areas?

1. Identifying chemical bonds in polymers

2. Detecting air pollutants

3. Analyzing surface contamination in semiconductor devices

4. Identifying bacterial pathogens in clinical samples

Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

With reference to the Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project (SCIPAP), consider the following statements:

1. It is being implemented by UN-Habitat in partnership with India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

2. The project aims to integrate urban infrastructure and promote green investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

3. It is funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented in five Indian cities.

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

With reference to Russell’s Viper, consider the following statements:

1. It is one of the “Big Four” venomous snakes responsible for the majority of snakebite cases in India.

2. It is primarily an arboreal species found in dense rainforests.

3. It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3