Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 8 Sep 2025

Consider the following statements regarding a Lunar Tetrad:

1. A lunar tetrad occurs when four consecutive total lunar eclipses happen within a span of approximately two years, with no partial lunar eclipses in between.

2. Lunar tetrads are evenly spaced events that occur regularly every 50 years in the Gregorian calendar.

3. The frequency of lunar tetrads depends on the orbital dynamics of the Earth and Moon, and certain centuries may have none while others may have several.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Long-Term Visas (LTVs) issued by India, consider the following statements:

1. Long-Term Visas are issued by the Ministry of External Affairs to provide temporary refuge to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries.

2. Only those individuals belonging to specific religious minority communities who entered India on or before 31st December 2014 are eligible for an LTV.

3. Sri Lankan Tamil refugees are not eligible for Long-Term Visas under this category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding different types of visas issued by India:

1. A Medical Visa in India can be granted for a maximum duration of five years, depending on the treatment required.

2. An Entry Visa (X-Visa) is primarily issued to dependents of foreign nationals residing in India.

3. A Business Visa and an Employment Visa have the same minimum and maximum validity period under Indian visa regulations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup:

1. The 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup was held for the first time in India, at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium, Rajgir, and served as a direct qualifier for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.

2. India won its fourth Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan in the final, marking its return to the top spot after 2017.

3. The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been organizing the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup since its inception in 1982.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?