UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12th January 2026

Solution (c)

Explanation:

• Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology is defined as a direct communication method that allows vehicles to exchange information with one another. The initiative aims to strengthen road safety and reduce accidents across the country. It enhances driver awareness of their surroundings through wireless technologies and allows vehicles to communicate directly with each other without the need for a network. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

• The system will function through a device similar to a SIM card, which will be installed in vehicles. The technology will provide alerts related to safe vehicle distance and will also warn drivers about nearby roadside or stationary vehicles. This feature will be extremely useful during foggy conditions when visibility between vehicles drops to almost zero. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch is widely known as the “Doomsday Plane.” It is built on a heavily modified Boeing 747-200 airframe. The E-4B has been activated in a real emergency only once, in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when it was used to ensure continuity of government. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

• It is the most secretive aircraft in the US military’s arsenal. It is designed to keep the US government operational during extreme scenarios such as nuclear war, catastrophic attacks on US soil, or the destruction of ground-based command centres. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

Solution (d)

Explanation:

• Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala. Originally established as the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in 1984 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, it was officially renamed the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary on June 18, 2025, by the Kerala State Wildlife Board. It shares boundaries with the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, the Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, and the North Wayanad forest division. Hence, option d is the correct answer.

Solution (b)

Explanation:

• PANKHUDI Portal is an integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership facilitation digital portal. It is launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is aimed at strengthening coordination, transparency, and structured stakeholder participation in initiatives for women and child development. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

• It works as a single-window digital platform, Non–Resident Indians (NRIs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributors, corporate entities, and government agencies. And, it marks a significant step towards leveraging digital solutions for inclusive, collaborative, and outcome-oriented development of women and children across India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Solution (d)

Explanation:

• Dal Lake is a mid-altitude urban freshwater lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It covers an area of about 18 to 22 sq.km. It is one of the world’s largest natural lakes and also known as the Lake of Flowers. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The floating gardens, locally known as “Rad,” are a spectacular highlight of the lake. These are patches of land that float on the water. Farmers grow vegetables and flowers on them. It is also popular for the floating market, where vendors have their own Shikaras/wooden boats and approach tourists. Hence, statement 3 is correct.