Quest Daily CA Quiz 02-08-2025

2025-08-02

Test your knowledge with today's current affairs

1. Question 1: Consider the following statements with regards to the Peatlands: I. They contain more than twice the amount of carbon as found in the world’s forests. II. The Cuvette Centrale peatlands is the world’s largest tropical peatland complex. III. The Global Peatlands Assessment (GPA) is released by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • I and II only
   • II and III only
   • I and III only
   • I, II and III

2. Question 2: Consider the following: I. Food and Agriculture Organization  II. International Fund for Agricultural Development III. United Nations Children's Fund IV. World Health Organization How many of the organisations given above are part of the joint initiative for releasing the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report?

   • Only one
   • Only two
   • Only three
   • All four

3. Question 3: Consider the following statements: I. Wasting is defined as low height-for-age. II. India has highest rate of wasting in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • I only
   • II only
   • Both I and II
   • Neither I nor II

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5. Question 5: Consider the following: I. Carbon Monoxide II. Particulate Matter 2.5 III. Volatile Organic Compounds How many of the pollutants given above are released during a wildfire?

   • Only one
   • Only two
   • All three
   • None

6. Question 6: Consider the following statements: I. Tyre wear and tear is a significant source of microplastic pollution. II. Synthetic textiles release microplastics during routine washing processes. III. Agricultural mulching films used in plasticulture do not contribute to microplastic pollution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • I and III only
   • II only
   • II and III only
   • I and II only