Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 16 February 2025

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1. The Fagli festival is celebrated to mark the end of winter in:
A. Sikkim
B. Ladakh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
The correct answer is C.
Source: The Hindu
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Deoch-Pachami coal block recently seen in the news?
Statement 1: It is the largest coal block in India and the second-largest coal block in the world.
Statement 2: It is situated in Chhattisgarh.
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only Statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
The correct answer is A. It is situated in West Bengal.
Source: The Hindu
3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the latest Devolution Index ranking of the Panchayat Raj System?
Statement 1: Gujarat has secured the first position in the overall ranking, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
Statement 2: Uttar Pradesh has topped in the ‘Accountability’ dimension.
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only Statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
The correct answer is D. Karnataka ranks first in the overall ranking, followed by Kerala. Uttar Pradesh ranked fifth. Karnataka has also topped in the ‘Accountability’ dimension, followed by Kerala.
Source: The Hindu
4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the third edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam?
Statement 1: It was recently inaugurated by PM Modi in Kanchipuram.
Statement 2: It highlights the contributions of Sage Tirukkural.
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only Statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
The correct answer is D. It was inaugurated by CM Yogi in Varanasi. It highlights the contributions of Sage Agasthyar.
Sources: PIB and The Hindu
5. The Gulf of Eilat was recently seen in the news due to the recovery of coral reefs. It is an extension of:
A. South China Sea
B. Caribbean Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Red Sea
The correct answer is D. The Gulf of Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba) is one of the two northern extensions of the Red Sea, the other being the Gulf of Suez.
Source: The Hindu
6. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A. Brahmaputra Carnival – Assam
B. Ziro Music Festival – Arunachal Pradesh
C. Cherry Blossom Festival – Manipur
D. Hornbill Festival – Nagaland
The correct answer is C. The Cherry Blossom Festival is mainly celebrated in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Source: The Hindu
7. Article 311 of the Indian Constitution is related to:
A. Dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State
B. Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State
C. Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
D. None of the above
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu
8. The Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) was announced recently jointly by:
A. India and USA
B. India and UAE
C. India and France
D. India and UK
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu
9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Typhoid?
Statement 1: It is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the small intestine.
Statement 2: It can be spread through sexual contact.
A. Only Statement 1 is correct
B. Only Statement 2 is correct
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
The correct answer is C.
Source: The Hindu
10. Which of the following is/are the form(s) of immunotherapy?
1. mRNA vaccines
2. CAR T cell therapy
3. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All
The correct answer is D.
Source: The Hindu
11. The Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) is located in:
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Indian Ocean
C. Gulf of Mexico
D. North Sea
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu

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