30 July : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Correct Answer: (c) It contains vague definitions that could criminalize dissent and free speech

• (a) Incorrect: The law addresses a broad spectrum of what the state designates as security threats (e.g., “urban Naxalism”), not just cybercrime.
• (b) Incorrect: The law actually excludes lower court jurisdiction and limits judicial review, which is a concern.
• (c) Correct: Critics argue that the Bill’s broadly-worded offences open the door to suppressing peaceful protest and criticism, threatening democratic rights.
• (d) Incorrect: The focus is not the removal of all police discretion over bail.

Correct Answer: (b) Mass inclusion — ensuring all eligible citizens are enrolled

• (a) Incorrect: The SC emphasized that the process should not be about mass deletion.
• (b) Correct: The Court directed that the focus must be to include all eligible (but possibly undocumented) voters, not exclude large numbers.
• (c) Incorrect: Voting in India is not tied to tax status.
• (d) Incorrect: The Court also observed that Aadhaar is no proof of citizenship, and delisting on this basis is wrong.

Correct Answer: (a) Became the first Indian woman to win the Women's World Cup in chess

• (a) Correct: Divya Deshmukh made history by winning the Women's World Cup, a first for India.
• (b) Incorrect: She won the cup, not just competed at the Candidates level.
• (c) Incorrect: No special record for fastest mate was reported.
• (d) Incorrect: She remains an active player.

Correct Answer: (b) It will monitor Earth’s land deformation, ice loss, forests, and disaster impact

• (a) Incorrect: The satellite is not for Mars; it’s for observing the Earth.
• (b) Correct: NISAR uses dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar for detailed Earth observation, supporting disaster management and climate study.
• (c) Incorrect: Its applications are environmental and geographical, not focused on piracy.
• (d) Incorrect: There is no nuclear propulsion; GSLV is the launch vehicle.