9 July : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer: (c) To enhance security and reduce casualties through aerial monitoring

Explanation: The Indian Army launched a drone-based surveillance system at the Siachen Glacier to enhance troop safety and real-time monitoring in difficult terrains.
• (a) and (b) are more suited for environmental studies, not military objectives.
• (d) is not the drone's primary function; its goal is surveillance.

Answer: (c) To counter piracy and ensure maritime security

Explanation: INS Sunayna has been sent to the Gulf of Aden under the Indian Navy’s anti-piracy deployment to safeguard maritime trade routes.
• (a) and (b) are unrelated to this deployment.
• (d) No joint Indo-French exercise is currently ongoing in that region.

Answer: (c) Identify and promote unique local products for economic growth

Explanation: ODOP is a key scheme under the PM Gati Shakti initiative aimed at promoting district-specific products and boosting local economies.
• (a) and (b) confuse ODOP with industrial schemes.
• (d) goes against ODOP’s objective of preserving local heritage.

Answer: (c) India will retaliate with nuclear weapons only after a nuclear attack

Explanation: India's official nuclear doctrine is based on the principle of No First Use (NFU), meaning nuclear weapons will only be used in retaliation, not as a first strike.
• (a) is incorrect as India has developed nuclear weapons.
• (b) is not a requirement in India’s policy.
• (d) contradicts NFU policy.

Answer: (b) Urging member nations to combat terrorism collectively

Explanation: PM Modi emphasized regional cooperation to combat terrorism, an issue of strategic concern within SCO.
• (a) and (c) were not proposed in this summit.
• (d) was not part of India’s official position during the SCO meet.