Q13. In what year was the first human case of New World Screwworm first reported in the US?
a) 2023
b) 2024
c) 2025
d) 2021
Ans: c) 2025
Q14. How was screwworm eliminated in the US in 1966?
a) Gene editing
b) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
c) Chemical pesticides
d) Genetic vaccination
Ans: b) Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
India's National Designated Authority for Carbon Trading
Q15. The National Designated Authority (NDA) for carbon trading works under which ministry?
a) Ministry of Power
b) Ministry of Finance
c) MoEFCC
d) NITI Aayog
Ans: c) MoEFCC
Q16. India has also committed to reducing its GDP emission intensity by 2030 by 25 per cent of 2005.
a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
Ans: d) 50%
Sudarshan Chakra Air Defence Mission
Q17. What system is compared with Sudarshan Chakra?
a) THAAD (US)
b) Iron Dome (Israel)
c) S-400 (Russia)
d) Patriot (US)
Ans: b) Iron Dome (Israel)
Q18. Which is an element of Sudarshan Chakra?
a) QRSAM & VSHORADS
b) BrahMos & Agni V
c) Prithvi-II & Akash-NG
d) Nirbhay & Shaurya
Ans: a) QRSAM & VSHORADS
India-China AI Governance
Q19. What flagship mission is the AI strategy of India?
a) IndiaAI Mission
b) Digital Bharat AI Project
c) BharatNet AI Plan
d) AI Governance 2030
Ans: a) IndiaAI Mission
Q20. By what year does China hope to be an AI leader?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2040
d) 2050
Ans: b) 2030
Month: Current Affairs - August 28, 2025
Category: current affairs daily