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Current Affair MCQ for 2025-07-14

>> 1. Caracal, a threatened wild cat, was recently spotted in which wildlife sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh?

[A] [A] Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] [B] Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] [C] Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
[D] [D] Pench Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary]
Notes: Recently, a caracal was spotted in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh, after 20 years. This is a rare and significant sighting of the threatened wild cat species in the state. Caracal is a medium-sized wildcat scientifically known as Caracal caracal. It is often called the desert lynx but is more closely related to the African golden cat and serval. In India, it is locally known as siya gosh, a Persian term meaning &#8220;black ear&#8221;. It prefers habitats like savannas, semi-deserts, dry woodlands, and arid mountains.</p>


>> 2. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under which mission by the National Health Authority?

[A] [A] Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
[B] [B] National Digital Health Mission
[C] [C] Swasth Bharat Abhiyan
[D] [D] National Urban Health Mission

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission]
Notes: Recently, the government decided to bring the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) under joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Earlier, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was managed solely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA) in consultation with IRDAI. It aims to streamline and standardize health insurance claim processing in India.</p>


>> 3. What is the main objective of Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) being installed by Indian Railways?

[A] [A] To inspect trains in real time using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
[B] [B] Electrification of tracks
[C] [C] To control train traffic
[D] [D] To automate ticket booking

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [To inspect trains in real time using Artificial Intelligence (AI) ]
Notes: Recently, Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) to install Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS). Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inspect trains in real time for better maintenance and safety. It is a wayside system that captures high-resolution images of moving train under-gear. It detects hanging, loose, or missing parts and sends real-time alerts for quick action.</p>


>> 4. Which government department has launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme to empower youth as digital ambassadors?

[A] [A] Department of Posts (DoP)
[B] [B] Department of Science and Technology (DST)
[C] [C] Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
[D] [D] Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Department of Telecommunications (DoT)]
Notes: Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme nationwide to empower youth as digital ambassadors. The scheme targets student volunteers, called Sanchar Mitras, to spread awareness on telecom-related issues. Sanchar Mitras will educate people about digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation concerns. They will also promote responsible mobile usage and digital literacy. The scheme provides students exposure to advanced telecom technologies like 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cyber Security.


>> 5. Astra is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by which organization?

[A] [A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[B] [B] Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
[C] [C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[D] [D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)]
Notes: Recently, the Defence Research &#038; Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight test of the Astra missile. Astra is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) developed by DRDO. It is equipped with a Radio Frequency (RF) seeker designed in India and integrated on the Su-30 Mk-I fighter aircraft. The missile has a range of over 100 kilometers and features advanced guidance and navigation systems.


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