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UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz – 18th April 2025 (Current Affairs & Static)

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18th April, 2025

Date Published

18th April, 2025

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6 Minutes

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Question 1

Which crocodile species is listed as "Critically Endangered" under IUCN?

Saltwater Crocodile

Gharial

Mugger Crocodile

Nile Crocodile

Question 2

What is the primary objective of the Taronga CryDiversity Bank?

Monitor pollution levels

Store heat-tolerant coral genes for restoration

Develop hybrid reef fish

Create artificial coral reefs

Question 3

What is the primary financial objective of the proposed Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund (BSWF)?

Fund subsidies for rural employment

Finance infrastructure through sovereign loans

Unlock and reinvest public assets for economic growth

Provide direct benefits to senior citizens

Question 4

What mechanism do coral polyps use to capture their food?

Photosynthesis

Ciliary motion

Nematocysts in tentacles

Phagocytosis

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of introducing the Grameen Credit Score?

Replace Aadhaar

Identify landless farmers

Assess rural creditworthiness and enhance loan access

Encourage urban microfinance