+919674493673 
mailus@wbcsmadeeasy.in
WBCS Daily Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions MCQ 18.08.2025
1. Which tool did the researchers use to group cells based on species co-occurrence?
A. GIS Mapper
B. Infomap
C. ClustEx
D. BioSorter
2. Who initially influenced current conservation frameworks by locating and cataloging monuments?
A. Modern architects
B. Colonial officers
C. Local communities
D. International organizations
3. What percentage of DSNP was covered by grasslands in the year 2000?
A. 15.32%
B. 40.00%
C. 28.78%
D. 50.25%
4. Which BJP MP was mentioned as not being asked to submit an affidavit by the CEC?
A. Amit Shah
B. Anurag Thakur
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Smriti Irani
5. Who coined the term “healthocide”?
A. Len Rubenstein
B. Researchers from the University of Greenwich
C. Researchers from the American University of Beirut
D. Amal Elamin
6. What recent technological adoption by Namibia signals a “quiet revolution in tech diplomacy” with India?
A. Adoption of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
B. Launch of a joint space exploration program
C. Implementation of Indian educational curriculu
D. Development of a shared military technology
7. How does Nepal view India’s “neighbourhood first” policy?
A. With skepticism
B. With appreciation
C. With indifference
D. With opposition
8. When will the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025 be introduced in the Legislative Assembly?
A. July 1
B. August 19
C. January 1
D. December 31
9. What is the new long-term sovereign cr rating assigned to India by S&P Global Ratings?
A. BBB+
B. BBB
C. BBB-
D. BB+
10. What was the main outcome of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska?
A. A complete resolution of the Ukraine war
B. Narrowing the gaps between their positions
C. Signing a peace treaty
D. Agreement to increase nuclear arms
Answers & Explanation
1. B. Infomap
The study used a tool called Infomap to group together cells whose species co-occurred and tagged them as characteristic or non-characteristic.
2. B. Colonial officers
Current conservation frameworks are influenced by historical circumstances, with colonial officers locating and cataloging monuments, promulgating preservation laws, and prescribing procedures for structural integrity.
3. C. 28.78%
The study found that grasslands covered 28.78% of the 425 sq. km DSNP in 2000.
4. B. Anurag Thakur
The CEC has not responded to questions about why BJP MP Anurag Thakur was not asked to submit an affidavit.
5. B. Researchers from the University of Greenwich
Researchers from the American University of Beirut have coined the term “healthocide” to describe the extreme violence against health systems in conflict zones.
6. A. Adoption of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Namibia’s recent adoption of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), signaling a quiet revolution in tech diplomacy.
7. B. With appreciation
Nepal appreciates India’s neighbourhood first policy and looks forward to continued growth of bilateral ties.
8. B. August 19
The bill will be introduced in the upcoming Legislative Assembly session on August 19.
9. B. BBB
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from BBB- to BBB, indicating adequate capacity to repay obligations.
10. B. Narrowing the gaps between their positions
The summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, did not yield a breakthrough on the Ukraine war but narrowed the gaps between their positions.
(If you find any answers wrong please inform us at mailus@wbcsmadeeasy.in)
🛑 Daily Current Affairs MCQ – 18th August 2025
Sharpen your preparation with today’s MCQs complete with answers & detailed explanations!
📅 Date: 18.08.2025
🔗 Access Now: https://bit.ly/DCA10-18082025
✅ Curated by Jawahar IAS & WBCS Made Easy – Trusted by Toppers
📞 Contact us: 7439954855 | 8274048710
✅Daily Current Affairs MCQ pdf download- Google Drive Link
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PN6A2mDkCngLsGR115zhZ_vTV8W7AKN8?usp=drive_link
✅ Bio – https://bit.ly/m/wbcs-made-easy
✅ Telegram http://www.t.me/TheSoumyaSir
📚 Stay ahead in your WBCS, IAS, and other competitive exams with our expert-backed daily updates!
💡 Like, Share & Comment to spread the knowledge!
