UPSC Daily Quiz 5 September 2026
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Vajiram & Ravi’s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims & Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pistol Shrimps, recently seen in the news:
- They are also commonly known as snapping shrimps.
- They kill their prey by choking prey with their antennae.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) recently discovered two new species of pistol shrimp named Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari in the Kochi backwaters.
About Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari:
- They are two new species of pistol shrimp.
- They were discovered in the Kochi backwaters of Kerala. The specimens were collected from gillnets, a traditional fishing method used in the backwaters.
- The first species, Alpheus vembanadi, has been named after the Vembanad backwaters.
- It is found in the Kochi backwaters throughout the year and can survive in waters with salinity levels of up to 31 parts per thousand (ppt).
- The second species, Alpheus hari, was named in honour of Dr. M. Harikrishnan, Senior Professor at CUSAT’s School of Industrial Fisheries.
- The species has a notable ability to tolerate changes in salinity.
- Researchers found it in waters with very low salinity, while laboratory studies showed that it can also survive in freshwater.
Key Facts about Pistol Shrimp:
- Pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, are a crustacean in the family Alpheidae.
- There are hundreds of species found all over the world, but most species are found in reefs and seagrass beds in temperate and tropical regions.
- They have one small claw called a pincer and a much larger claw-like snapper.
- Some shrimps have snappers that are bigger than half its body.
- The snapper is the shrimp’s weapon for killing or stunning prey.
- However, they don’t grab or choke prey the way a crab does. Instead, the snapper has a complex mechanism that gives it much more power.
- By rapidly snapping the snapper shut, the shrimp creates a cavitation bubble that collapses with a loud snapping sound.
- This snap can stun or even kill small prey, which the shrimp then consumes.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) recently discovered two new species of pistol shrimp named Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari in the Kochi backwaters.
About Alpheus vembanadi and Alpheus hari:
- They are two new species of pistol shrimp.
- They were discovered in the Kochi backwaters of Kerala. The specimens were collected from gillnets, a traditional fishing method used in the backwaters.
- The first species, Alpheus vembanadi, has been named after the Vembanad backwaters.
- It is found in the Kochi backwaters throughout the year and can survive in waters with salinity levels of up to 31 parts per thousand (ppt).
- The second species, Alpheus hari, was named in honour of Dr. M. Harikrishnan, Senior Professor at CUSAT’s School of Industrial Fisheries.
- The species has a notable ability to tolerate changes in salinity.
- Researchers found it in waters with very low salinity, while laboratory studies showed that it can also survive in freshwater.
Key Facts about Pistol Shrimp:
- Pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, are a crustacean in the family Alpheidae.
- There are hundreds of species found all over the world, but most species are found in reefs and seagrass beds in temperate and tropical regions.
- They have one small claw called a pincer and a much larger claw-like snapper.
- Some shrimps have snappers that are bigger than half its body.
- The snapper is the shrimp’s weapon for killing or stunning prey.
- However, they don’t grab or choke prey the way a crab does. Instead, the snapper has a complex mechanism that gives it much more power.
- By rapidly snapping the snapper shut, the shrimp creates a cavitation bubble that collapses with a loud snapping sound.
- This snap can stun or even kill small prey, which the shrimp then consumes.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sukhna Lake, recently seen in the news:
- It is a natural freshwater lake.
- It is located in the city of Amritsar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, and the Chandigarh tourism department recently launched a three-day pilot market access initiative at Sukhna Lake.
About Sukhna Lake:
- It is an artificial lake located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.
- It came into existence in 1958 when the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream originating from the Shivalik Hills, was dammed.
- Initially spanning 230 hectares, the lake’s area diminished to approximately 154 hectares by 2007 due to siltation, leading to the creation of the Sukhna Lake Reserve Forest.
- Over time, the water level dropped from 5 meters in 1958 to 2 meters by 2004, exacerbated by significant soil erosion from the 4,200-hectare catchment area.
- The water flowing into the lake is heavily loaded with silt. Due to higher run-off, there is an accelerated pace of erosion in the catchment areas, resulting in the higher rate of sedimentation in the reservoir of Sukhna Lake and streambeds.
- The lake is fringed by a golf course to the south, and the famous Nek Chand Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its west.
- The lake is declared a National Wetland by the Government of India.
- During winter, Sukhna Lake transforms into a haven for diverse migratory birds such as Siberian ducks, storks, and cranes, hosting around 30 resident and migratory species.
- The lake is also a part of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Sukhna Lake has the longest channel for rowing and yachting events in Asia.
Hence both statements are not correct.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
The MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, and the Chandigarh tourism department recently launched a three-day pilot market access initiative at Sukhna Lake.
About Sukhna Lake:
- It is an artificial lake located in the city of Chandigarh at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.
- It came into existence in 1958 when the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream originating from the Shivalik Hills, was dammed.
- Initially spanning 230 hectares, the lake’s area diminished to approximately 154 hectares by 2007 due to siltation, leading to the creation of the Sukhna Lake Reserve Forest.
- Over time, the water level dropped from 5 meters in 1958 to 2 meters by 2004, exacerbated by significant soil erosion from the 4,200-hectare catchment area.
- The water flowing into the lake is heavily loaded with silt. Due to higher run-off, there is an accelerated pace of erosion in the catchment areas, resulting in the higher rate of sedimentation in the reservoir of Sukhna Lake and streambeds.
- The lake is fringed by a golf course to the south, and the famous Nek Chand Rock Garden of Chandigarh to its west.
- The lake is declared a National Wetland by the Government of India.
- During winter, Sukhna Lake transforms into a haven for diverse migratory birds such as Siberian ducks, storks, and cranes, hosting around 30 resident and migratory species.
- The lake is also a part of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Sukhna Lake has the longest channel for rowing and yachting events in Asia.
Hence both statements are not correct.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsAlexander disease, recently seen in the news, is best described as a:
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Ionis Pharmaceuticals recently said it would price its newly approved therapy to treat Alexander disease at $285,000 per dose, a day after the U.S. FDA cleared the injectable drug, making it the first approved treatment for the genetic disorder in adults and children.
About Alexander Disease:
- It is a rare genetic disorder that progressively damages the nervous system.
- It is a type of leukodystrophy, a group of conditions that affect the white matter of the brain.
- These diseases damage the myelin sheath, which surrounds and protects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and speeds transmission of messages between cell
- In Alexander disease, the myelin insulating the nerve fibers in the brain deteriorates over time, and abnormal clumps of protein, called Rosenthal fibers, accumulate in the brain.
- This causes the nervous system to stop working properly.
- Cause:
- Most cases of Alexander disease are caused by a mutation in the GFAP gene, which directs the body’s production of a glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
- At normal levels, GFAP supports the brain’s white matter (the myelin sheath).
- The mutation of this gene in Alexander disease causes this protein to accumulate.
- Instead of helping maintain the brain’s white matter, the extra GFAP does the opposite, killing other cells and damaging the myelin.
- In most cases, the gene mutation associated with Alexander disease is not inherited from a parent.
- It is simply a random mutation and is new in the person who develops the syndrome.
- In some cases, Alexander disease is inherited from a similarly affected parent.
- Symptoms:
- Most cases of Alexander disease begin before age 2 and are described as the infantile form.
- Signs and symptoms of the infantile form typically include an enlarged brain and head size (megalencephaly), seizures, stiffness in the arms and/or legs (spasticity), intellectual disability, and developmental delay.
- Less frequently, onset occurs later in childhood (the juvenile form) or in adulthood.
- Common problems in juvenile and adult forms of Alexander disease include speech abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, seizures, and poor coordination (ataxia).
- Rarely, a neonatal form of Alexander disease occurs within the first month of life and is associated with severe intellectual disability and developmental delay, a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), and seizures.
- Most cases of Alexander disease begin before age 2 and are described as the infantile form.
- Treatment:
- There is no complete cure for Alexander disease, but the U.S. FDA recently approved Zanvastro (zilganersen), which is the first disease-modifying therapy that directly targets the underlying protein buildup driving the condition.
- The disease is often fatal.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Ionis Pharmaceuticals recently said it would price its newly approved therapy to treat Alexander disease at $285,000 per dose, a day after the U.S. FDA cleared the injectable drug, making it the first approved treatment for the genetic disorder in adults and children.
About Alexander Disease:
- It is a rare genetic disorder that progressively damages the nervous system.
- It is a type of leukodystrophy, a group of conditions that affect the white matter of the brain.
- These diseases damage the myelin sheath, which surrounds and protects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and speeds transmission of messages between cell
- In Alexander disease, the myelin insulating the nerve fibers in the brain deteriorates over time, and abnormal clumps of protein, called Rosenthal fibers, accumulate in the brain.
- This causes the nervous system to stop working properly.
- Cause:
- Most cases of Alexander disease are caused by a mutation in the GFAP gene, which directs the body’s production of a glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP).
- At normal levels, GFAP supports the brain’s white matter (the myelin sheath).
- The mutation of this gene in Alexander disease causes this protein to accumulate.
- Instead of helping maintain the brain’s white matter, the extra GFAP does the opposite, killing other cells and damaging the myelin.
- In most cases, the gene mutation associated with Alexander disease is not inherited from a parent.
- It is simply a random mutation and is new in the person who develops the syndrome.
- In some cases, Alexander disease is inherited from a similarly affected parent.
- Symptoms:
- Most cases of Alexander disease begin before age 2 and are described as the infantile form.
- Signs and symptoms of the infantile form typically include an enlarged brain and head size (megalencephaly), seizures, stiffness in the arms and/or legs (spasticity), intellectual disability, and developmental delay.
- Less frequently, onset occurs later in childhood (the juvenile form) or in adulthood.
- Common problems in juvenile and adult forms of Alexander disease include speech abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, seizures, and poor coordination (ataxia).
- Rarely, a neonatal form of Alexander disease occurs within the first month of life and is associated with severe intellectual disability and developmental delay, a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus), and seizures.
- Most cases of Alexander disease begin before age 2 and are described as the infantile form.
- Treatment:
- There is no complete cure for Alexander disease, but the U.S. FDA recently approved Zanvastro (zilganersen), which is the first disease-modifying therapy that directly targets the underlying protein buildup driving the condition.
- The disease is often fatal.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsRudra Raptors Exercise, recently seen in the news, is conducted by which organisation?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Indian Army’s Konark Corps recently conducted the ‘Rudra Raptors’ exercise in Jaisalmer.
About Rudra Raptors Exercise:
- It is a high-intensity joint military exercise conducted by the Konark Corps of the Indian Army.
- It was conducted in the forward areas of the desert sector in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Theme: “One team, one purpose, absolute battlefield dominance”
- The exercise witnessed joint integrated training and active participation from the elite helicopters of ‘Thar Raptors’ such as AH-64E Apaches, and tanks of the ‘Black Mace’ Brigade.
- Black Mace Brigade is the Rudra all-arms formation under Konark Corps, which the Army validated during Exercise Akhand Prahar in 2025 as a combined-arms unit grouping armour, mechanised infantry, artillery, air defence, and support elements under one headquarters.
- The exercise was aimed at establishing seamless synergy between aerial and ground combat capabilities, as well as validating integrated battle strategies for realistic battlefield conditions.
- During the joint training, attack helicopters and tanks executed operational activities in tandem to demonstrate coordinated actions between aerial and ground military assets.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Indian Army’s Konark Corps recently conducted the ‘Rudra Raptors’ exercise in Jaisalmer.
About Rudra Raptors Exercise:
- It is a high-intensity joint military exercise conducted by the Konark Corps of the Indian Army.
- It was conducted in the forward areas of the desert sector in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Theme: “One team, one purpose, absolute battlefield dominance”
- The exercise witnessed joint integrated training and active participation from the elite helicopters of ‘Thar Raptors’ such as AH-64E Apaches, and tanks of the ‘Black Mace’ Brigade.
- Black Mace Brigade is the Rudra all-arms formation under Konark Corps, which the Army validated during Exercise Akhand Prahar in 2025 as a combined-arms unit grouping armour, mechanised infantry, artillery, air defence, and support elements under one headquarters.
- The exercise was aimed at establishing seamless synergy between aerial and ground combat capabilities, as well as validating integrated battle strategies for realistic battlefield conditions.
- During the joint training, attack helicopters and tanks executed operational activities in tandem to demonstrate coordinated actions between aerial and ground military assets.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsGollala Gudi Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian State?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India recently notified Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet in the Mulugu district of Telangana as a monument of national importance.
About Gollala Gudi Temple:
- It is an ancient temple located at Palampet in the Mulugu district of Telangana.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The Kakatiya-era temple is located near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple (Kakatiya Rudreshwara) and is renowned for its exquisite carvings and architectural heritage.
- The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of the eastern Deccan region in present-day India between the 12th and 14th centuries.
- Its territory spanned present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, parts of eastern Karnataka, northern Tamil Nadu, and southern Odisha.
- Architecture:
- Built during the height of the Kakatiya dynasty, Gollala Gudi exemplifies the engineering and stone craftsmanship typical of the Deccan era.
- Like Ramappa, it was raised without binding mortar, using precisely interlocked dry masonry.
- It is a “Trikutalaya” (shrine with three sanctums), comprising a mandapa (pillared hall) facing east and three garbhagrihas (sanctum sanctorums), with the central sanctum housing a Shiva lingam.
- Its parapet is adorned with sculptures, while the entablature and doorways feature rows of carved hamsas with “jali” (latticework) — among the temple’s distinctive features.
- Two detached shrines stand in front, intricately carved and adorned with figures of “dvarapalas” (door guardians), with antechambers decorated by fine cornices and screens.
- The main temple has a portico leading to a central hall with three shrines and antechambers to the north, south, and west.
- Its walls carry niches with images of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Mahishasuramardini—an epithet of the goddess Durga meaning “slayer of the demon Mahishasura.”
Hence option d is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India recently notified Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet in the Mulugu district of Telangana as a monument of national importance.
About Gollala Gudi Temple:
- It is an ancient temple located at Palampet in the Mulugu district of Telangana.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The Kakatiya-era temple is located near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple (Kakatiya Rudreshwara) and is renowned for its exquisite carvings and architectural heritage.
- The Kakatiya dynasty was a Telugu dynasty that ruled most of the eastern Deccan region in present-day India between the 12th and 14th centuries.
- Its territory spanned present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, parts of eastern Karnataka, northern Tamil Nadu, and southern Odisha.
- Architecture:
- Built during the height of the Kakatiya dynasty, Gollala Gudi exemplifies the engineering and stone craftsmanship typical of the Deccan era.
- Like Ramappa, it was raised without binding mortar, using precisely interlocked dry masonry.
- It is a “Trikutalaya” (shrine with three sanctums), comprising a mandapa (pillared hall) facing east and three garbhagrihas (sanctum sanctorums), with the central sanctum housing a Shiva lingam.
- Its parapet is adorned with sculptures, while the entablature and doorways feature rows of carved hamsas with “jali” (latticework) — among the temple’s distinctive features.
- Two detached shrines stand in front, intricately carved and adorned with figures of “dvarapalas” (door guardians), with antechambers decorated by fine cornices and screens.
- The main temple has a portico leading to a central hall with three shrines and antechambers to the north, south, and west.
- Its walls carry niches with images of Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Mahishasuramardini—an epithet of the goddess Durga meaning “slayer of the demon Mahishasura.”
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Astra AI Model:
- It is new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by the OpenAI.
- It can operate computers and browsers and update customer records.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, OpenAI has released its newest frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-6 Astra.
About Astra AI Model:
- It is new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by the OpenAI.
- Functions of Astra AI Model:
- It is a model built for end-to-end work, rather than only answering prompts.
- It is closer to more autonomous AI agents than models.
- It can operate computers and browsers, fill online forms, update customer records, organise calendars, conduct web research, draft material inside documents and email, analyse scientific data, generate plots, build websites, install and test software, and troubleshoot problems visible on a screen.
- It has a 1.05-million-token context window and supports a maximum output of 128,000 tokens.
- It is the first OpenAI model classified at the critical level for cybersecurity under its Preparedness Framework.
- It is better at retaining the original objective of a task when a user changes instructions midway.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-ai/openai-astra-latest-frontier-ai-model-capabilities-intelligence-10862945/
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, OpenAI has released its newest frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-6 Astra.
About Astra AI Model:
- It is new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by the OpenAI.
- Functions of Astra AI Model:
- It is a model built for end-to-end work, rather than only answering prompts.
- It is closer to more autonomous AI agents than models.
- It can operate computers and browsers, fill online forms, update customer records, organise calendars, conduct web research, draft material inside documents and email, analyse scientific data, generate plots, build websites, install and test software, and troubleshoot problems visible on a screen.
- It has a 1.05-million-token context window and supports a maximum output of 128,000 tokens.
- It is the first OpenAI model classified at the critical level for cybersecurity under its Preparedness Framework.
- It is better at retaining the original objective of a task when a user changes instructions midway.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-ai/openai-astra-latest-frontier-ai-model-capabilities-intelligence-10862945/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Agentic AI skilling Programme:
- It is aimed at expanding access to industry-aligned Agentic AI learning opportunities.
- It was launched by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Intel India have launched two Agentic AI skilling programmes.
About Agentic AI skilling Programme:
- It is aimed at expanding access to industry-aligned Agentic AI learning opportunities and contributing to the development of a future-ready AI talent ecosystem in the country.
- It was launched by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Intel India.
- Under the initiative, two programmes have been introduced:
- Agentic AI for Everyone
- It introduces learners to workflow automation, AI agents and multi-agent systems, with a focus on improving productivity, enabling business transformation and supporting intelligent decision-making.
- The programme provides hands-on exposure to designing and governing AI-powered workflows and agentic systems using no-code platforms.
- Engineering Agentic AI Systems
- It focuses on designing, building and deploying AI-powered agentic systems.
- Learners will gain practical exposure to no-code/low-code platforms and code-based frameworks, covering areas including agent architecture, tool integration, orchestration, memory and deployment to develop scalable and production-ready solutions.
- Agentic AI for Everyone
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2306216®=48&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Intel India have launched two Agentic AI skilling programmes.
About Agentic AI skilling Programme:
- It is aimed at expanding access to industry-aligned Agentic AI learning opportunities and contributing to the development of a future-ready AI talent ecosystem in the country.
- It was launched by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Intel India.
- Under the initiative, two programmes have been introduced:
- Agentic AI for Everyone
- It introduces learners to workflow automation, AI agents and multi-agent systems, with a focus on improving productivity, enabling business transformation and supporting intelligent decision-making.
- The programme provides hands-on exposure to designing and governing AI-powered workflows and agentic systems using no-code platforms.
- Engineering Agentic AI Systems
- It focuses on designing, building and deploying AI-powered agentic systems.
- Learners will gain practical exposure to no-code/low-code platforms and code-based frameworks, covering areas including agent architecture, tool integration, orchestration, memory and deployment to develop scalable and production-ready solutions.
- Agentic AI for Everyone
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2306216®=48&lang=1
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Seychelles:
- It is an archipelagic island country located in the western Indian Ocean.
- It is located to the South of Madagascar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Vice President of India met the parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Seychelles at Parliament House, New Delhi.
About Seychelles:
- Location: It is an archipelagic island country located in the western Indian Ocean.
- It is located to the northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa.
- Other major islands near Seychelles include Comoros and Mauritius to the south, and Maldives to the east.
- It consists of an archipelago of 115 islands (only 8 are permanently inhabited).
- Capital City:
- Geographical Features of Seychelles
- Climate: The climate is tropical oceanic, with little temperature variation during the year.
- It is composed of two main island groups: the Mahé group which are mountainous granitic islands and a second group are coralline islands.
- Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.
- Highest Point: The highest point in Seychelles is Morne Seychellois.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2306309®=48&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, the Vice President of India met the parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Seychelles at Parliament House, New Delhi.
About Seychelles:
- Location: It is an archipelagic island country located in the western Indian Ocean.
- It is located to the northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa.
- Other major islands near Seychelles include Comoros and Mauritius to the south, and Maldives to the east.
- It consists of an archipelago of 115 islands (only 8 are permanently inhabited).
- Capital City:
- Geographical Features of Seychelles
- Climate: The climate is tropical oceanic, with little temperature variation during the year.
- It is composed of two main island groups: the Mahé group which are mountainous granitic islands and a second group are coralline islands.
- Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.
- Highest Point: The highest point in Seychelles is Morne Seychellois.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2306309®=48&lang=1
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Food and Agriculture Organization, consider the following statements:
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- India is not a member of this organization.
- It publishes the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said that world food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples.
About Food and Agriculture Organization:
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
- It is the oldest permanent specialized agency of the UN, established in October 1945.
- Mandate: To improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations, and contribute to global economic growth.
- Functions:
- The FAO coordinates the efforts of governments and technical agencies in programs for developing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources.
- It leads international efforts to fight hunger.
- It is both a forum for negotiating agreements between developing and developed countries and a source of technical knowledge and information to aid development.
- Members: It currently has 195 members – 194 countries and the European Union. (India is a founding member of FAO)
- Funding: FAO receives its funding from its member countries.
- Reports published by the FAO: The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO), The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA), The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO), The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
- Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/fao-evaluates-potential-and-challenges-of-traditional-herbal-medicines-for-wider-usage-in-livestock#google_vignette
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said that world food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse weather and war disruption in the Black Sea heightened concern over supply of staples.
About Food and Agriculture Organization:
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
- It is the oldest permanent specialized agency of the UN, established in October 1945.
- Mandate: To improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations, and contribute to global economic growth.
- Functions:
- The FAO coordinates the efforts of governments and technical agencies in programs for developing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources.
- It leads international efforts to fight hunger.
- It is both a forum for negotiating agreements between developing and developed countries and a source of technical knowledge and information to aid development.
- Members: It currently has 195 members – 194 countries and the European Union. (India is a founding member of FAO)
- Funding: FAO receives its funding from its member countries.
- Reports published by the FAO: The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO), The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA), The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO), The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
- Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
News: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/fao-evaluates-potential-and-challenges-of-traditional-herbal-medicines-for-wider-usage-in-livestock#google_vignette
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsStegodyphus sarasinorum, recently in news, is a:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A team of Indian researchers has produced the first comprehensive molecular and functional profile of the venom gland of Stegodyphus sarasinorum.
About Stegodyphus sarasinorum:
- It is a colonial spider species.
- It is also called an Indian cooperative spider or an Indian social spider.
- Distribution: It is found across the Indian subcontinent.
- Habitat: It inhabits the semi-arid areas of the central and southern states.
- Characteristics:
- It lives in permanent colonies, constructs communal silk nests and captures prey cooperatively.
- The colony composition of S. sarasinorum is dominated by females.
- It is among only a small number of permanently social spider species known worldwide.
- They hunt and feed communally, and live in cooperatively built nests of silk and other matter. These nocturnal spiders feed together.
- Sexual dimorphism is observed among sarasinorum where males are smaller than females and darker in colour.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/indian-researchers-map-colonial-spiders-venom-gland-uncover-molecules-with-potential-for-future-cancer-and-antimicrobial-drug-research/article71427539.ece
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
A team of Indian researchers has produced the first comprehensive molecular and functional profile of the venom gland of Stegodyphus sarasinorum.
About Stegodyphus sarasinorum:
- It is a colonial spider species.
- It is also called an Indian cooperative spider or an Indian social spider.
- Distribution: It is found across the Indian subcontinent.
- Habitat: It inhabits the semi-arid areas of the central and southern states.
- Characteristics:
- It lives in permanent colonies, constructs communal silk nests and captures prey cooperatively.
- The colony composition of S. sarasinorum is dominated by females.
- It is among only a small number of permanently social spider species known worldwide.
- They hunt and feed communally, and live in cooperatively built nests of silk and other matter. These nocturnal spiders feed together.
- Sexual dimorphism is observed among sarasinorum where males are smaller than females and darker in colour.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/indian-researchers-map-colonial-spiders-venom-gland-uncover-molecules-with-potential-for-future-cancer-and-antimicrobial-drug-research/article71427539.ece
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