a) Since it was before thought extinct.
b) It is typically situated in lowlands of warm areas, not mountain high temperatures.
c) It is not an Asian species, but African.
d) Since it was observed in an open forest rather than in open wetlands.
Answer: b) Since it can usually be found in warm lowlands and not cool highlands.
Explanation: The article highlights that the species is normally present in warmer and low land places and the finding of the species in the cool high altitude valleys of Munnar was a rare and unexpected occurrence.
So what is the main point that is made by the rediscovery of this species?
a) The necessity to limit the tourism in Munnar as soon as possible.
b) The environment and necessity to preserve the threatened habitats in the Western Ghats.
d) inability of faunal surveys conducted in the past to record common species.
d) Climate change and how it is affecting Munnar to be a lowland area.
Response: b) Ecological diversity and the necessity to preserve the vulnerable environment in the Western Ghats.
Explanation: According to the section referred to as the Conservation implication, the rediscovery throws light on the ecological diversity of the Western Ghats and that vulnerable habitats translate into the need to conserve.
Article 6: Neeraj Chopra at 2025 worlds.
What was the name of the winner of the men javelin event at the World athletics in 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra
b) Anderson Peters
c) Keshorn Walcott
d) Curtis Thompson
Answer: c) Keshorn Walcott
Explanation: The section of the site, the Medal Winners, mentions that Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago is the winner of the gold medal.
What has been an important consequence to India despite the result of Neeraj Chopra finishing eighth?
a) India had been the overall team champion in athletics.
b) Sachin Yadav was finishing fourth which was encouraging in future.
c) Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan disqualified.
d) It was called off because of rain and will be re-held.
Response: b) The fourth-place finish of Sachin Yadav was an indication of the future.
Explanation: The article ends by finding that Sachin Yadav did not spoil the hopes and his fourth place result would make him a shining figure in the global sports arena.
Article 7: Misuse of Section 498A
What did the Supreme Court affirm on the Section 498A of the IPC?
a) That it be repealed at once.
b) Allahabad High Court guidelines such as cooling-off period and Family Welfare Committees.
c) The compulsory arresting of the accused at the complaint.
d) That it is limited to husbands, and not in-laws.
Answer: b) Allahabad High Court guidelines: a cooling-off period and Family Welfare Committees.
Facts: The article explains that the Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad HC directives that suggest two months of cooling off period and references to Family Welfare Committees (FWCs).
What is the main disapproval of the proposed rules such as cooling-off periods and FWCs?
a) They are prohibitive
Month: Current Affairs - September 21, 2025
Category: current affairs daily