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UPSC Prelims 2025 Timed Daily Quiz – 19th April 2025 (Current Affairs & Static)

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19th April, 2025

Date Published

19th April, 2025

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6 Minutes

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Question 1

What was the purpose of the SCOT satellite launched by Digantara?

Weather forecasting

Solar flare detection

Space situational awareness

Satellite internet services

Question 2

Why was cowpea (lobia) chosen by ISRO for its orbital plant study?

Resistance to radiation

Long growth cycle

Short germination time

High water requirement

Question 3

What key change does the UGC Draft Regulation 2025 propose for Vice-Chancellor appointments?

Reservation in VC posts

Search committee appointed by Chancellor

Final say by State Governments

Online election of VCs

Question 4

According to NFHS-5, which state has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy?

West Bengal

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

Assam

Question 5

What makes hydrogel effective for localised cancer treatment?

It evaporates quickly

It releases medicine systemically

It is used for bone fractures

It remains at the tumour site and responds to GSH levels