Daily Current Affairs Quiz For UPSC : 18 Dec 2025

Which of the following statements regarding dark matter and dark energy is/are incorrect?

1. Dark matter constitutes approximately 27% of the universe’s mass-energy, while dark energy constitutes 68%.
2. The Hubble tension refers to discrepancies in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate, potentially resolvable by evolving dark energy.
3. Modified gravity theories like MOND have been conclusively ruled out as alternatives to dark matter.

Consider the following statements regarding the Aravalli ‘Green Wall’ Project launched in June 2025:

1. It aims to create a 5-km wide green buffer zone around the Aravalli range, covering approximately 6.45 million hectares.
2. The project spans 29 districts across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.
3. It is inspired by Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative and focuses exclusively on afforestation without water body restoration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider statements on Green Highways Initiative:

1. Over 402 lakh saplings planted along national highways by mid-2025 under the policy.
2. Monitoring handled by a dedicated Plantation Cell in MoRTH, with involvement of NGOs, SHGs, and private agencies.
3. Policy linked to India’s COP21 commitment for 35% carbon emission reduction through green corridors.

Which  of the statements  given above is /are correct?

The Middle East–India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP)  will connect  which of the folllowins?