17 june : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: (b) It includes a condemnation and signals report on state-sponsored terror

Explanation:
(b) is correct because FATF condemned the Pahalgam attack and plans to release a report that may recognize state-sponsored terrorism as a source of terror financing.
(a) is incorrect as FATF did not name Pakistan.
(c) is misleading; FATF has occasionally commented on such events.
(d) is incorrect as India has never been on the grey list.

Answer: (b) Political displeasure over Bangladesh’s China outreach

Explanation:
(b) is correct as India’s move was linked to Bangladesh’s growing engagement with China, even though official reasons cited logistics.
(a), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they were not factors in the decision.

Answer: (c) Strong growth in services exports and lower oil prices

Explanation:
(c) is correct based on Commerce Ministry data highlighting a 9.4% rise in services exports and easing crude prices.
(a) and (b) are unrelated to trade deficit statistics.
(d) is not relevant as digital rupee usage in foreign trade was not discussed.

Answer: (c) Relocated Indian citizens via land and bus routes

Explanation:
(c) is correct as Indian citizens were shifted via land (to Jordan and Egypt) and by bus (in Iran) for safety.
(a) and (b) are incorrect; no military or naval deployment occurred.
(d) is also false; India didn’t declare any no-fly zone.

Answer: (c) It is endemic to a single location in the Aravali hills

Explanation:
(c) is correct because the plant was discovered near Galtaji Temple in Jaipur and is restricted to a very specific rocky habitat.
(a) is incorrect; it belongs to the Portulaca genus, not cactus.
(b) is not supported by any data in the report.
(d) is factually wrong; it was not found in the Sundarbans.