General Knowledge Quiz

With reference to coral reefs, consider the following statements: 1. Corals are marine plants that live in a symbiotic relationship with microscopic algae called zooxanthellae. 2. Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel the zooxanthellae living in their tissues due to stress such as a rise in sea surface temperature. 3. Coral reefs are found only in tropical waters where salinity is low and the water is turbid. Which of the statements given above are correct?

• 1 and 2

• 1 and 3

• 1, 2 and 3

• 2 only

What is INS Androth recently seen in news?

• Torpedo

• Fast Patrol Vessel

• Frigate

• Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

In context to the Sir Creek dispute, consider the following statements: 1. It is a marshy, water-logged area forming the boundary between India and Bangladesh. 2. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has given a ruling on Sir Creek and solved the contentious issue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: 1. Mechi River forms the natural boundary between India and Nepal. 2. Mahananda River is a trans-boundary river between India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Neither 1 nor 2

• Both 1 and 2

In context to the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The prize was jointly awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi. 2. Their research primarily focused on regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the FOXP3 gene. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Neither 1 nor 2

• Both 1 and 2