Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 20 Nov 2025

Consider the following statements about ISRO’s CE20 cryogenic engine:

1. The CE20 engine uses a staged combustion cycle to maximize efficiency in vacuum.

2. It can be re‑started in flight, and ISRO has demonstrated “bootstrap mode” start capability outside a vacuum chamber.

3. ISRO has human‑rated the CE20 engine for its Gaganyaan programme after subjecting it to endurance, life‑demo, and off‑nominal condition tests.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development:

1. The prize was instituted in 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust and is awarded annually on November 19.

2. Only individuals are eligible for the prize; organizations or institutions cannot be recipients.

3. The first recipient of the prize was Dr. Alva Myrdal, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognized for her work in disarmament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Excess levels of contaminants in groundwater can cause specific health issues. Consider the following statements regarding the health effects of uranium, fluoride, nitrate, and arsenic:

1. Chronic exposure to fluoride can lead to dental and skeletal deformities, affecting bones and teeth.

2. Arsenic contamination primarily affects the kidneys and liver, but can also cause skin lesions and cancer.

3. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause methemoglobinemia (“blue baby syndrome”), particularly affecting infants.

4. Excess uranium in drinking water mainly causes kidney damage and can affect bone health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in India:

1. FPOs are cooperative societies registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, and only farmers owning land can become members.

2. FPOs aim to aggregate farmers, improve access to credit, technology, and markets, and enhance bargaining power for better income.

3. The government supports FPOs through equity grants, credit facilitation, capacity building, and promotion under schemes such as the “SFAC” and “PM-FME” programs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?