UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz – 17th April 2025 (Current Affairs & Static)
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17th April, 2025
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17th April, 2025
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Question 1What term describes the mass nesting behavior of Olive Ridley turtles?
What term describes the mass nesting behavior of Olive Ridley turtles?
Clustering
Flocking
Arribada
Congregation
Question 2What was a key change in the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] for 2024-25?
What was a key change in the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] for 2024-25?
Minimum price support increased for wheat
Reserve price for rice set uniformly at ₹2,250 per quintal
Direct benefit transfer for rice
Inclusion of sugar for ethanol production
Question 3What major transition is projected for boreal forests by 2100?
What major transition is projected for boreal forests by 2100?
Complete desertification
Conversion into tropical forests
Shift to open forests with moderate tree cover
Conversion into grasslands
Question 4What is the main goal of the 2025 International Year of Glaciers' Preservation?
What is the main goal of the 2025 International Year of Glaciers' Preservation?
Promote eco-tourism
Raise awareness and promote glacier-related climate action
Map all global glaciers
Launch a new space satellite
Question 5Why did China impose anti-dumping duties on Cypermethrin imported from India?
Why did China impose anti-dumping duties on Cypermethrin imported from India?
Environmental reasons
Health regulations
Domestic industry harm due to underpricing
Political retaliation