Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 13 Jan 2025

What is the primary function of sonobuoys in anti-submarine warfare?

To track aerial threats

To monitor surface vessels

To detect submarines and undersea activities

To detect meteorological changes

Which of the following is true about the Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA)?

It focuses on satellite surveillance in space

It includes monitoring activities on land and in the air

It deals with tracking and monitoring underwater activities, especially submarines

It is concerned with climate change and terrestrial biodiversity

What is the main chemical ingredient in the most commonly used pink fire retardant, Phos-Chek?

Ammonium sulfate

Ammonium phosphate-based slurry

Sodium chloride

Potassium bromide

What is the main goal of the National Electoral Rolls Purification and Authentication Program (NERPAP)?

To ensure transparency in the election process

To update and authenticate voter lists for accurate elections

To increase voter registration

To eliminate all online voting fraud

Which of the following is an environmental concern related to the use of sonobuoys?

The materials used are non-biodegradable and pollute marine environments.

The batteries in sonobuoys release harmful chemicals into the ocean.

Sonobuoys use chemicals that are harmful to marine life when released.

Sonobuoys produce electromagnetic radiation that disrupts marine species