Daily Quiz

Solution (c)
Explanation:
• Yajnavalkya is known for authoring the Yajnavalkya Smriti, another significant ancient text on Hindu law. It is highly respected but not the author of Manubhasya. Yajnavalkya Smriti covers various aspects of law including duties of kings, legal procedures, and family law. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• Narada is attributed with the Narada Smriti, a legal text focusing on judicial procedures and duties of various social classes. Narada Smriti is known for its detailed treatment of judicial procedures and law. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• Medhatithi is the author of Manubhasya, a comprehensive and authoritative commentary on the Manusmriti. His work is crucial for understanding the interpretation and application of Hindu law. Manubhasya by Medhatithi is often referenced in legal and historical studies of Hindu law. (Option (c) is correct)
• Apastamba is known for the Apastamba Dharmasutra, which deals with rituals, domestic duties, and legal rules. Apastamba Dharmasutra is one of the ancient legal texts that guides personal and social conduct. (Option (d) is incorrect)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/after-manusmriti-row-other-amendments-to-law-syllabus-get-clearance-from-dus-academic-council/article68398111.ece#:~:text=Delhi%20University's%20(DU)%20Academic%20Council,Amartya%20Sen%20and%20John%20Locke.

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• Corals are marine invertebrates that typically belong to the phylum Cnidaria. Corals like the Acropora are well-known for forming the structure of coral reefs. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• Squalus hima is a newly discovered species of deep-water dogfish shark identified by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India. This discovery was made at the Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala. The discovery was led by scientist Bineesh K. K and published in the journal Records of the Zoological Survey of India. (Option (b) is correct)
• Butterflies are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Species like the Malabar Banded Peacock are examples of butterflies found in the Western Ghats. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be found in diverse environments, including Antarctic ice cores. Strains like Deinococcus radiodurans are known for their resilience in extreme conditions. (Option (d) is incorrect)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/zsi-scientist-discover-new-species-of-dogfish-shark-squalus-hima-from-india/article68393567.ece

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• The USA is a leader in space technology with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Blue Origin’s New Shepard are notable rockets from the USA. (Option (a) is incorrect)
• iSpace is a Chinese private aerospace company that recently experienced a launch failure with its Hyperbola-1 rocket. The company is involved in developing commercial rockets in China. (Option (b) is correct)
• Japan has its own space agency, JAXA, and private companies like Interstellar Technologies. JAXA’s H-IIA rocket and Interstellar Technologies’ MOMO rocket are examples from Japan. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• Russia has a long history in space exploration with agencies like Roscosmos. Roscosmos’ Soyuz and Proton rockets are notable examples from Russia. (Option (d) is incorrect)

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/china-ispace-rocket-fails-launch-losing-weather-satellites-9449032/

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors. The schools focus not only on academic education but on the all-round development of the students. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• Each school has a capacity of 480 students, catering to students from Class VI to XII. Hitherto, grants were given for construction of schools and recurring expenses to the State Governments under Grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution. (Statement 2 is correct)
• In order to give further impetus to EMRS, it has been decided that by the year 2022, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, will have an EMRS. Eklavya schools will be on par with Navodaya Vidyalaya. (Statement 3 is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centralised-hiring-leads-to-language-cultural-barriers-in-eklavya-schools/article68397029.ece#:~:text=In%20the%202023%20Budget%20session,Eklavya%20schools%20across%20the%20country.

Solution (c)

Explanation:

• The SDG India Index has been released by NITI Aayog since 2018, making it 6 years old as of 2023-24, not 10 years. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• India’s composite score has shown consistent improvement from 57 in 2018 to 66 in 2020-21, and further to 71 in 2023-24. (Statement 2 is correct)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action) has shown the most substantial improvement, with its score increasing from 54 to 67. Goal 1 (No Poverty) follows closely, with its score rising significantly from 60 to 72. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2032857