8 May : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding India's Operation Sindoor:

1. It involved 24 precision strikes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

2. It was the first instance of India targeting Pakistani military installations directly.

3. The Indian government termed the action as measured, non-escalatory, and proportionate.

4. The strikes were conducted with the intent to damage Pakistan’s air defence systems.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. Consider the following with reference to Human Development Index (HDI):

1. HDI includes life expectancy, education, and gross national income per capita.

2. India’s HDI rank has been consistently improving over the last decade without fluctuations.

3. Gender inequality is one of the dimensions directly captured in the HDI value.

4. HDI is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

How many of the above are correct?

3. Consider the following regarding India’s water diplomacy:

1. India has full control over the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab under the Indus Waters Treaty.

2. India has previously used water treaty provisions to signal diplomatic displeasure with Pakistan.

3. The World Bank is a broker and signatory to the Indus Waters Treaty.

4. India can unilaterally abrogate the treaty without global consequences.

How many of the above are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about India’s emergency preparedness in urban areas:

1. Delhi recently conducted a large-scale emergency mock drill covering over 50 sites.

2. Drills included simulations of air strikes, building collapses, and fire outbreaks.

3. The drills were conducted without public awareness to simulate real-time panic.

4. The Home Ministry directed all States and UTs to assess civil defence readiness.

How many of the above are correct?

5. Consider the following with reference to cloud seeding initiatives in India:

1. Delhi has approved a ₹3.21 crore project for cloud seeding to reduce air pollution.

2. IIT Bombay will implement the cloud seeding operations in Delhi.

3. Cloud seeding involves chemical dispersal into clouds to induce rainfall.

4. The trials will cover urban Delhi with focus on school zones and residential areas.

How many of the above are correct?