Current Affairs Quiz 19 July 2025

Assertion (A): The U.S. designation of TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation enhances global law enforcement cooperation against it.
Reason (R): FTO designation under U.S. law includes economic sanctions, travel bans, and freezing of assets of the organisation and its members.
Options:

Assertion (A): The Aravalli Jungle Safari project has drawn criticism from environmentalists and former forest officers.
Reason (R): It is perceived to prioritize tourism infrastructure over ecological conservation in a fragile ecosystem.
Choose the correct option:

Statement: INS Nistar significantly enhances India’s ability to conduct deep-sea submarine rescue operations.
Reason 1: It is equipped with advanced technologies such as Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and hyperbaric life boats.
Reason 2: It was built under the Strategic Partnership Model involving a foreign OEM and an Indian shipyard.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding India’s foreign education spending trends:
1. The projected amount Indians will spend on foreign education by 2030 is more than double the 2024 spending.
2. Most of the remittances for foreign education are funded through scholarships and student earnings abroad.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the July 2025 status of Yamuna River pollution, consider the following statements:
1. Faecal coliform is a microbial indicator of water contamination caused by untreated sewage.
2. Zero dissolved oxygen levels indicate that the river supports low levels of aquatic biodiversity.
3. BOD refers to the amount of oxygen required by aquatic organisms to survive in polluted water.
4. CPCB standards require faecal coliform levels to remain below 2,500 MPN/100ml for safe bathing water.
How many of the above statements are correct?