10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 13 April – 2025 | Revision Test

With reference to the animal Binturong, consider the following statements:
1.They are the largest member of the civet family (Viverridae).
2.They are found in forests of Central Africa.
3.They are known to smell like buttered popcorn due to a compound in their scent glands.
4.They are listed Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Iron is a common element on Earth.
2.The opacity of iron inside the sun influences how energy is transported within the sun and other stars.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) mission, consider the following statements:
1.Its main goal is to create the most accurate 3D map of our galaxy by tracking over a billion stars.
2.Photometer was used to measure the precise positions of stars in the mission.
3.It has been launched by the European Space Agency (ESA).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to INS Varsha, consider the following statements:
1.INS Varsha is a dedicated submarine base intended to house India’s nuclear-powered submarines.
2.It is located near Rambilli village in Tamil Nadu, close to the Eastern Naval Command headquarters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements regarding exercise AIKEYME:
1.It is India’s first multilateral naval exercise with African nations.
2.The exercise involves activities such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills and table-top exercises on anti-piracy operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Biomass mission:
1.The Biomass mission is launched as a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
2.The mission will collect crucial data on how forests are evolving, enhancing our understanding of their impact on the carbon cycle.
3.The satellite will be launched into a polar orbit to provide global coverage.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?