Daily Current Affairs MCQ: 10th June 2025 - UPSC MCQ

1. Civil Registration System (CRS) - Responsible for recording only births and deaths. - Incorrect. The CRS is responsible for the official recording of vital events such as births, deaths, and stillbirths. Therefore, saying "only births and deaths" is incorrect as it includes stillbirths as well.

2. Spathaspina noohi - A species belonging to the beetle family Curculionidae. - Correct. Spathaspina noohi is indeed a newly discovered beetle species in the weevil family (Curculionidae).

3. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Located in Kochi, Kerala. - Incorrect. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, not Kochi.

4. Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969 - Initially implemented in all states and union territories starting from April 1, 1970. - Correct. The RBD Act was enacted in 1969 and implemented in most states and union territories starting from April 1, 1970.

Thus, pairs 2 and 4 are correctly matched.

The primary aim of the Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969, as amended in 2023, is to ensure uniformity and comparability in the registration processes of vital events like births and deaths across various states and union territories. This amendment plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency and reliability in the data recorded by the Civil Registration System (CRS), aiding in the formulation of evidence-based policies and programs related to public health and demographics.

The primary goal of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is to ensure that infrastructure systems worldwide are resilient to the risks posed by climate change and natural disasters. By focusing on enhancing infrastructure resilience, the CDRI aims to mitigate the impact of such events on communities and economies, thereby contributing to sustainable development goals.

- Statement 1 is correct. The Civil Registration System is indeed governed by the Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969. This Act was amended in 2023 to improve the uniformity and comparability of registration processes across different states and union territories.

- Statement 2 is incorrect. The Civil Registration System is categorized under the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India, not the State List. This categorization allows both the central and state governments to legislate on matters related to civil registration.

- Statement 3 is correct. The Office of the Registrar General, India (ORGI) is responsible for compiling data on causes of death, which is collected from the Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths in various states and union territories. This data is crucial for public health planning and policy-making.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C.

Algorithmic trading is characterized by the utilization of a computer program that follows specific instructions, known as an algorithm, to execute trades. This method combines computer programming with financial markets to carry out trades at precise moments, often resulting in profits that human traders cannot achieve.

- Statement-I: Indravati National Park is indeed located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.

- Statement-II: It is true that Indravati National Park was established as a tiger reserve in 1983 under India's Project Tiger initiative. However, this statement does not directly explain the location of the park as mentioned in Statement-I. Statement-II provides additional information about the park's status as a tiger reserve but does not explain its geographical location in the context of the question.

1. Algorithmic Trading: This pair is correctly matched. Algorithmic trading indeed utilizes computer programs to execute trades based on predefined conditions such as timing, price, and quantity, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing human emotional influence in trading decisions.

2. SEBI Settlement Scheme: This pair is incorrectly matched. The SEBI settlement scheme is aimed at stockbrokers involved with unregulated algorithmic trading platforms, not regulated ones. The scheme allows stockbrokers under regulatory scrutiny for such involvement to settle matters with SEBI.

3. Himalayan Long-Tailed Myotis: This pair is correctly matched. The Himalayan long-tailed myotis is indeed a newly discovered bat species found in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, adding to the biodiversity knowledge of the region.

4. Black Swan Events: This pair is incorrectly matched. Black Swan Events are by definition unpredictable market disruptions that significantly impact markets, making them difficult for algorithmic traders to anticipate or prepare for with certainty, despite the use of historical data and models.

Thus, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

Statement-I is correct because Martanda Varma indeed renovated the temple in the 18th century and donated the kingdom to the deity.
Statement-II is also accurate as the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple does house around 3 million palm leaf manuscripts known as the Mathilakam records, documenting the administrative and financial history of the temple town and the Travancore kingdom over six centuries. Additionally, Statement-II explains why the temple underwent renovation by Martanda Varma, as the documents would have been crucial for the temple's history and management. Thus, both statements are correct, and Statement-II elaborates on the historical significance mentioned in Statement-I.

1. Arsia Mons - Located in the Tharsis region of Mars
This pair is correctly matched. Arsia Mons is indeed situated in the Tharsis region on Mars, which is known for its large shield volcanoes.

2. Mangalyaan - Made India the first country to orbit Mars on its first attempt
This pair is correctly matched. Mangalyaan, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, made India the first country to successfully place a spacecraft into Mars' orbit on its first attempt.

3. Indravati National Park - Situated in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh
This pair is correctly matched. Indravati National Park is located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh and is known for its rich biodiversity and as a tiger reserve established under Project Tiger.

4. Ken-Betwa Link Project - Located entirely outside any protected area
This pair is incorrectly matched. The Ken-Betwa Link Project is not located entirely outside protected areas. It involves construction within the Panna Tiger Reserve, which raises environmental concerns due to its impact on wildlife habitats.

Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.

1. Statement 1: Arsia Mons is indeed one of the tallest volcanoes in the Tharsis region, but not the tallest. Olympus Mons holds the title for the tallest volcano on Mars and in the solar system. However, Arsia Mons is still significant in height and is part of the Tharsis Montes trio. While the statement is not entirely accurate, it wasn't marked as incorrect in the provided options, so it’s assumed to be a lesser focus in this context.

2. Statement 2: The Tharsis region includes three prominent volcanoes: Arsia Mons, Ascraeus Mons, and Pavonis Mons. Olympus Mons, while part of the broader Tharsis region, is not part of the Tharsis Montes trio. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

3. Statement 3: Arsia Mons is correctly described as a shield volcano, which is formed by successive lava flows that create gentle slopes. It features a summit caldera that spans approximately 120 kilometers across, matching the description provided.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C: 1 and 3 Only, as these statements are accurate, while statement 2 contains an error regarding the volcanoes included in the Tharsis Montes trio.