🎯Daily MCQs: Set-9 April 9, 2025 Target IAS-2026 Prelims: Current Affairs Highly Curated MCQs
April Pack-9 ——– April 1-7, 2025
🎯 Target IAS-2026 Prelims
Weekly Pack SET-9 April 1-7, 2025
Q1. With reference to India’s undersea cable infrastructure and Meta’s Project Waterworth, consider the following statements:
1. Project Waterworth aims to be the world’s longest subsea cable network, covering around 50,000 km.
2. Disruptions at the Red Sea can affect up to 25% of India’s internet.
3. India currently operates dedicated cable repair vessels for fast restoration of damaged undersea cables.
4. Optical fibers transmit data by reflecting light through a core based on the principle of refraction.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1, 2, and 4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2, 3, and 4 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 only
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is incorrect: Optical fibers work on Total Internal Reflection (TIR), not refraction.
Statement 1 is correct: Project Waterworth by Meta will cover 50,000 km, making it the longest subsea cable project globally.
Statement 2 is correct: A disruption at the Red Sea can affect up to 25% of India’s internet traffic.
Statement 3 is incorrect: India does not currently have dedicated local vessels for repairing subsea cables, causing delays.
Q2. Which of the following statements about the Hansa-3 trainer aircraft is correct?
A. It is India’s first indigenous supersonic jet developed by DRDO.
B. It is designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for military combat training.
C. It is developed by CSIR-NAL and is used for pilot training in flying clubs.
D. It is imported from Israel for basic flight training in civil aviation schools.
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✅ Correct Answer: C. It is developed by CSIR-NAL and is used for pilot training in flying clubs.
Explanation:
It is not a military or supersonic aircraft, nor is it imported.
Hansa-3 is India’s first indigenous flying trainer aircraft.
It was designed and developed by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore.
It is ideal for Commercial Pilot Licensing (CPL) training due to its low cost, simple operation, and fuel efficiency.
Q3. The Tipitaka, recently presented to the Indian Prime Minister, refers to which of the following?
A. The Jain scriptures compiled by Mahavira’s disciples
B. The Hindu Upanishads translated into Pāli
C. The threefold division of ancient Buddhist scriptures in Pāli
D. A collection of Vedic hymns related to fire sacrifices
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✅ Correct Answer: C. The threefold division of ancient Buddhist scriptures in Pāli
Explanation:
It was compiled at the First Buddhist Council in Rajagraha after the Buddha’s death.
The Tipitaka (meaning “Three Baskets”) is the foundational canon of Theravāda Buddhism, composed in Pāli.
It is divided into:
Vinaya Pitaka – monastic rules and discipline
Sutta Pitaka – the Buddha’s teachings in discourse form
Abhidhamma Pitaka – philosophical and psychological analysis
Q4. Which of the following statements about the Ionian Islands is correct, in light of the recent archaeological discovery in Lefkada?
A. The Ionian Islands are situated along the Aegean coast of Turkey and include islands like Rhodes and Crete.
B. Lefkada is the largest Ionian Island and has Mount Olympus as its highest point.
C. The Ionian Islands, also called “Heptanese,” were once ruled by Venice and later united with Greece in 1864.
D. Lefkada lies on the mainland of Greece and has no historical significance related to ancient Greek theatre.
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✅ Correct Answer: C. The Ionian Islands, also called “Heptanese,” were once ruled by Venice and later united with Greece in 1864.
Explanation:
These islands were historically under Venetian rule, then passed to Russian and Turkish forces, and finally ceded to Greece by Britain in 1864.
The Ionian Islands are a group of seven major islands off the western coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea.
Known as the “Heptanese” (Seven Islands): Corfu, Paxi, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, and Kythira.
Lefkada, where the first ancient Greek theatre in the Ionian region was discovered, is one of these islands.
Q5. The Kodungalloor Bharani festival, celebrated with vibrant rituals and the presence of oracles, is associated with which deity and takes place in which Indian state?
A. Goddess Durga — West Bengal
B. Goddess Bhadrakali — Kerala
C. Goddess Mookambika — Karnataka
D. Goddess Meenakshi — Tamil Nadu
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✅ Correct Answer: B. Goddess Bhadrakali — Kerala
Explanation:
The festival is held during the Malayalam month of Meenam (March–April), drawing thousands of devotees and spiritual seekers.
Kodungalloor Bharani is a powerful and ancient festival celebrated in Kodungalloor, Thrissur district, Kerala, at the Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple.
It honors Goddess Bhadrakali, who was believed to have emerged from Lord Shiva’s third eye to destroy the demon Darika.
The celebration features Velichappadus (oracles) in red attire entering a trance-like state and performing intense rituals.
Q6. Which of the following statements regarding President’s Rule in India are correct?
1. It is imposed under Article 356 when a state government fails to function as per constitutional provisions.
2. The term “President’s Rule” is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
3. S.R. Bommai vs Union of India (1994) laid down guidelines to prevent misuse of Article 356.
4. The Punchhi Commission recommended a localized emergency instead of full President’s Rule.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, and 3 only
D. All of the above
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statement 4 is correct: The Punchhi Commission (2008) proposed the concept of a localized emergency for specific regions of a state, as an alternative to full President’s Rule.
Statement 1 is correct: President’s Rule is imposed under Article 356 when the President, on the report of the Governor, is satisfied that the governance in a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The term “President’s Rule” is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It is a popular term used to describe the imposition of central rule under Article 356.
Statement 3 is correct: In the landmark S.R. Bommai case (1994), the Supreme Court laid down strict guidelines to curb arbitrary dismissal of state governments.
Q7. With reference to the Baku to Belém Roadmap, recently in news, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to define a new global climate finance goal post-2025 to replace the current $100 billion/year target.
2. It was adopted at COP29 and supports the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by developing countries.
3. The BRICS bloc, which now includes six new members, plays a critical role in climate finance mobilization under this roadmap.
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
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✅ Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
✅ Statement 3 is correct: The expanded BRICS bloc represents a significant share of global population and GDP and plays a vital role in equitable climate action, supporting the Baku to Belém goals.
✅ Statement 1 is correct: The Baku to Belém Roadmap is a COP29 initiative aiming to define a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance beyond the current $100 billion/year.
✅ Statement 2 is correct: It was adopted at COP29 (2024) and is meant to enable the implementation of NDCs, making climate finance predictable and accessible.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the Warangal Chapata Chilli, recently granted a GI Tag:
1. It is known for its extremely high pungency and is mainly used in spicy food products.
2. It contains a natural colouring agent called paprika oleoresin, making it valuable for the food industry.
3. It is cultivated in Telangana and has three fruit types — single patti, double patti, and odalu.
4. The GI tag was granted by FAO under the UN’s geographical certification program.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 3 and 4 only
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✅ Correct Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
❌ Statement 4 is incorrect: The GI tag in India is granted by the Geographical Indications Registry, not by FAO.
❌ Statement 1 is incorrect: The Warangal Chapata chilli is known for low pungency, not high, which is why it’s called Tomato Chilli.
✅ Statement 2 is correct: It contains paprika oleoresin, a natural colouring agent widely used in food processing.
✅ Statement 3 is correct: It is cultivated in Telangana, and varieties include single patti, double patti, and odalu.
Q9. Who among the following will represent India as a pilot in the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission to the International Space Station (ISS)?
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Gaganyaan Vyommitra
C. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
D. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
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✅ Correct Answer: C. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation:
The mission will focus on microgravity experiments involving health, agriculture, and space medicine.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer, will be India’s astronaut and serve as pilot in the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a 14-day private mission to the ISS.
Axiom Space, a US-based private company, is conducting the mission in collaboration with ISRO, NASA, ESA, and partners from Poland and Hungary.
The crew includes Peggy Whitson (USA, Commander), Sławosz Uznański (Poland), and Tibor Kapu (Hungary).
Q10. Recently, the U.S. imposed a 26% tariff on Indian seafood exports. What percentage of the U.S. seafood market is currently held by India?
A. 19%
B. 26%
C. 35%
D. 40%
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✅ Correct Answer: C. 35%
Explanation:
India’s wild-caught shrimp exports also face non-tariff barriers such as the Turtle Excluder Device (TED) requirement.
India is currently the largest seafood exporter to the U.S., accounting for 35% of the U.S. market.
In 2023–24, India exported 17.81 lakh tonnes of seafood worth over ₹60,500 crore, with frozen shrimp being the top item.
The 26% U.S. tariff on Indian seafood, higher than Ecuador’s 10%, threatens India’s leading position, potentially allowing Ecuador (18–19% share) to overtake.
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