UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 15, 2025

• This statement is correct.
• Sporosarcina pasteurii is indeed utilized to improve the structural integrity of bricks made from lunar soil.

Statement-II:

• This statement is correct.
• The bacterium facilitates the formation of calcium carbonate crystals, which effectively bind soil particles, thereby enhancing brick strength.

• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is used in humans but not in livestock: This is incorrect. IVF is widely used in livestock to enhance breeding.
• Embryo Transfer (ET) can increase the genetic quality of cattle herds: This is correct. ET allows for the propagation of superior genetic traits.
• IVF technology is less expensive than traditional breeding methods: This is incorrect. IVF is generally more expensive and complex than traditional methods.

Thus, one statement is correct.

• Saudagari block print is primarily produced in Jaipur, Rajasthan: This is incorrect. Saudagari block print is produced in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad, not Jaipur.
• The Chhipa community is known for their expertise in block printing: This is correct. The Chhipa community is renowned for their traditional printing skills.
• Saudagari block print has been recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag: This is correct. It has received a GI tag for its unique craftsmanship.
• Block printing is exclusively done on silk fabric: This is incorrect. Block printing is done on various fabrics, including cotton.

Thus, all of the statements are correct.

Statement-II: As part of the campaign and broader waste management initiative, the Government of Mizoram is setting up a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) to handle biomedical waste generated across healthcare units—supporting the overall cleanliness and health safety goals of the state.

Both statements are correct, and Statement-II is a valid explanation of Statement-I.