{"id":100538,"date":"2026-04-27T17:13:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=100538"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:13:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:43:19","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-27-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-27-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 27 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_147\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 27 April 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s 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 &amp; Mains. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Pushkarmema curajae, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1452\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1452\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly identified freshwater fish species                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1452\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A traditional Ayurvedic medicinal herb                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1452\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered species of cyanobacteria                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1452\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A new species of bird                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan recently identified a new species of cyanobacteria named Pushkarmema curajae from Pushkar Lake in Ajmer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pushkarmema curajae:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>cyanobacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was identified from <strong>Pushkar Lake in Ajmer, Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The genus name Pushkar and species name curajae are dedicated to Pushkar Lake and Central University of Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<li>curajae could <strong>potentially <\/strong>be <strong>used to develop drugs, biofertilizers,<\/strong> and even <strong>nutrient-rich supplements<\/strong> that improve immunity and overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Cyanobacteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>photosynthetic microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They were <strong>originally called blue-green algae<\/strong> (though they are <strong>not true algae<\/strong>) because dense <strong>growths often turn the water green, blue-green,<\/strong> or brownish-green.<\/li>\n<li>They are usually <strong>unicellular<\/strong>, though they <strong>often grow in colonies<\/strong> large enough to see.<\/li>\n<li>They are<strong> prokaryotic organisms<\/strong> (lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles).<\/li>\n<li>While<strong> often a green or blue-green colour,<\/strong> they can <strong>also be white, brown, blue, <\/strong>yellow-brown, or red.<\/li>\n<li>They l<strong>ive in fresh, brackish <\/strong>(combined salt and fresh water), and <strong>marine water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>photosynthesise like plants<\/strong> and have similar requirements for sunlight, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to grow and produce oxygen.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to being photosynthetic, many species of cyanobacteria can also <strong>\u201cfix\u201d atmospheric nitrogen<\/strong>\u2014that is, they can transform the gaseous nitrogen of the air into compounds that can be used by living cells.<\/li>\n<li>They have the distinction of being the <strong>oldest known fossils, <\/strong>more than 3.5 billion years old.<\/li>\n<li>The cyanobacteria have also been tremendously important in <strong>shaping the course of evolution and ecological change<\/strong> throughout earth&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> oxygen atmosphere <\/strong>that we depend on was <strong>generated by numerous cyanobacteria during <\/strong>the <strong>Archaean and Proterozoic Eras. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>High nutrient concentration<\/strong>s can promote a <strong>population explosion<\/strong> of these organisms and result in <strong>algal blooms, especially during warm weather.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyanobacterial blooms <strong>lead to deterioration of water quality <\/strong>and <strong>production of toxins<\/strong> by some species.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to algal toxins has been linked to fatalities of livestock, wildlife, and pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/new-microbe-discovered-in-pushkar-lake-could-help-in-medicine-farming-and-climate-solutions\/articleshow\/130538980.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/new-microbe-discovered-in-pushkar-lake-could-help-in-medicine-farming-and-climate-solutions\/articleshow\/130538980.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan recently identified a new species of cyanobacteria named Pushkarmema curajae from Pushkar Lake in Ajmer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pushkarmema curajae:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>cyanobacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was identified from <strong>Pushkar Lake in Ajmer, Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The genus name Pushkar and species name curajae are dedicated to Pushkar Lake and Central University of Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<li>curajae could <strong>potentially <\/strong>be <strong>used to develop drugs, biofertilizers,<\/strong> and even <strong>nutrient-rich supplements<\/strong> that improve immunity and overall health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Cyanobacteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>photosynthetic microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They were <strong>originally called blue-green algae<\/strong> (though they are <strong>not true algae<\/strong>) because dense <strong>growths often turn the water green, blue-green,<\/strong> or brownish-green.<\/li>\n<li>They are usually <strong>unicellular<\/strong>, though they <strong>often grow in colonies<\/strong> large enough to see.<\/li>\n<li>They are<strong> prokaryotic organisms<\/strong> (lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles).<\/li>\n<li>While<strong> often a green or blue-green colour,<\/strong> they can <strong>also be white, brown, blue, <\/strong>yellow-brown, or red.<\/li>\n<li>They l<strong>ive in fresh, brackish <\/strong>(combined salt and fresh water), and <strong>marine water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>photosynthesise like plants<\/strong> and have similar requirements for sunlight, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to grow and produce oxygen.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to being photosynthetic, many species of cyanobacteria can also <strong>\u201cfix\u201d atmospheric nitrogen<\/strong>\u2014that is, they can transform the gaseous nitrogen of the air into compounds that can be used by living cells.<\/li>\n<li>They have the distinction of being the <strong>oldest known fossils, <\/strong>more than 3.5 billion years old.<\/li>\n<li>The cyanobacteria have also been tremendously important in <strong>shaping the course of evolution and ecological change<\/strong> throughout earth&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> oxygen atmosphere <\/strong>that we depend on was <strong>generated by numerous cyanobacteria during <\/strong>the <strong>Archaean and Proterozoic Eras. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>High nutrient concentration<\/strong>s can promote a <strong>population explosion<\/strong> of these organisms and result in <strong>algal blooms, especially during warm weather.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyanobacterial blooms <strong>lead to deterioration of water quality <\/strong>and <strong>production of toxins<\/strong> by some species.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to algal toxins has been linked to fatalities of livestock, wildlife, and pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a 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A guided missile destroyer                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1453\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A marine research vessel                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, recently arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Kalpeni:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>fast attack craft <\/strong>of the <strong>Indian Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to a <strong>series of 10 Fleet Car Nicobar class Waterjet Fast Attack Craft (FAC) built <\/strong>by the <strong>Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata<\/strong> for the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy on October 14, <strong>2010<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The ship is <strong>named after Kalpeni Island<\/strong> in the <strong>Lakshadweep <\/strong>group of islands.<\/li>\n<li>The ship is <strong>based at Kochi <\/strong>under the<strong> Southern Naval Command<\/strong> with the <strong>primary role<\/strong> of <strong>Coastal Surveillance and Defence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It specialises in <strong>anti-smuggling, Vessel Boarding Search &amp; Seizure<\/strong> as well as <strong>Search &amp; Rescue operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Armaments<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The main armament of the ship is 30 mm CRN 91 Gun with an Optronic Pedestal Sight as its Director.<\/li>\n<li>In addition the 49-metre-longship has been fitted with 11 Machine guns of various types and shoulder launched IGLA Surface to Air Missiles to neutralise aerial threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/sea-diplomacy-indian-navy-ships-dock-in-maldives-addu-atoll-make-port-call-at-canary-islands\/articleshow\/130522751.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/sea-diplomacy-indian-navy-ships-dock-in-maldives-addu-atoll-make-port-call-at-canary-islands\/articleshow\/130522751.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, recently arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Kalpeni:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>fast attack craft <\/strong>of the <strong>Indian Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to a <strong>series of 10 Fleet Car Nicobar class Waterjet Fast Attack Craft (FAC) built <\/strong>by the <strong>Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata<\/strong> for the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy on October 14, <strong>2010<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The ship is <strong>named after Kalpeni Island<\/strong> in the <strong>Lakshadweep <\/strong>group of islands.<\/li>\n<li>The ship is <strong>based at Kochi <\/strong>under the<strong> Southern Naval Command<\/strong> with the <strong>primary role<\/strong> of <strong>Coastal Surveillance and Defence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It specialises in <strong>anti-smuggling, Vessel Boarding Search &amp; Seizure<\/strong> as well as <strong>Search &amp; Rescue operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Armaments<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The main armament of the ship is 30 mm CRN 91 Gun with an Optronic Pedestal Sight as its Director.<\/li>\n<li>In addition the 49-metre-longship has been fitted with 11 Machine guns of various types and shoulder launched IGLA Surface to Air Missiles to neutralise aerial threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/sea-diplomacy-indian-navy-ships-dock-in-maldives-addu-atoll-make-port-call-at-canary-islands\/articleshow\/130522751.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/sea-diplomacy-indian-navy-ships-dock-in-maldives-addu-atoll-make-port-call-at-canary-islands\/articleshow\/130522751.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Leaf Spot Diseases:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Th majority of leaf spot diseases are caused by bacteria.<\/li>\n<li>Every region around the world is susceptible to some form of leaf spot disease.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1454\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1454\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1454\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1454\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1454\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With leaf spot disease in arecanut plantations remaining a major concern for growers, the three-year field demonstrations launched by two premier government institutes in Karnataka to guide farmers on how to manage the disease by adopting a package of practices will complete a year soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Leaf Spot Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaf spot is the name given to a group of<strong> plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These pathogens <strong>exploit the leaf\u2019s surface<\/strong> and, once established, can <strong>quickly proliferate, <\/strong>producing <strong>visible spots or lesions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>spots on the leaves <\/strong>can be <strong>small or large.<\/strong> Leaf spot also <strong>interferes with the plant&#8217;s photosynthesis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If left untreated,<\/strong> leaf spot can eventually<strong> severely damage <\/strong>the <strong>plant\u2019s foliage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavily infected leaves turn yellow and brown, shrivel,<\/strong> and d<strong>rop prematurely. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Almost <strong>every region around the world is susceptible<\/strong> to some form of leaf spot disease.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>prevalence and severity depend on local climate<\/strong> conditions, with <strong>humid and wet environments particularly conducive<\/strong> to the spread and growth of these pathogens.<\/li>\n<li>They are common on vegetables, bedding plants, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>two main types<\/strong> of leaf spot are either <strong>fungal or bacterial, <\/strong>with <strong>85% of plant diseases caused by fungi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>While not caused by a pathogen,<strong> certain environmental conditions can cause symptoms <\/strong>that <strong>resemble leaf spots.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Factors such as water stress, sun scald, chemical burn from pesticides or herbicides, or nutrient imbalances can lead to spot-like lesions on leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Leaf spot diseases present a serious <strong>threat to global agriculture,<\/strong> impacting food production, economic stability, and environmental health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlling and preventing<\/strong> leaf spot diseases require a <strong>combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/leaf-spot-disease-in-arecanut-field-demonstrations-on-disease-management-to-complete-a-year-in-june\/article70905347.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/leaf-spot-disease-in-arecanut-field-demonstrations-on-disease-management-to-complete-a-year-in-june\/article70905347.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With leaf spot disease in arecanut plantations remaining a major concern for growers, the three-year field demonstrations launched by two premier government institutes in Karnataka to guide farmers on how to manage the disease by adopting a package of practices will complete a year soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Leaf Spot Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaf spot is the name given to a group of<strong> plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, or other microorganisms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These pathogens <strong>exploit the leaf\u2019s surface<\/strong> and, once established, can <strong>quickly proliferate, <\/strong>producing <strong>visible spots or lesions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>spots on the leaves <\/strong>can be <strong>small or large.<\/strong> Leaf spot also <strong>interferes with the plant&#8217;s photosynthesis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If left untreated,<\/strong> leaf spot can eventually<strong> severely damage <\/strong>the <strong>plant\u2019s foliage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavily infected leaves turn yellow and brown, shrivel,<\/strong> and d<strong>rop prematurely. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Almost <strong>every region around the world is susceptible<\/strong> to some form of leaf spot disease.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>prevalence and severity depend on local climate<\/strong> conditions, with <strong>humid and wet environments particularly conducive<\/strong> to the spread and growth of these pathogens.<\/li>\n<li>They are common on vegetables, bedding plants, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>two main types<\/strong> of leaf spot are either <strong>fungal or bacterial, <\/strong>with <strong>85% of plant diseases caused by fungi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>While not caused by a pathogen,<strong> certain environmental conditions can cause symptoms <\/strong>that <strong>resemble leaf spots.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Factors such as water stress, sun scald, chemical burn from pesticides or herbicides, or nutrient imbalances can lead to spot-like lesions on leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Leaf spot diseases present a serious <strong>threat to global agriculture,<\/strong> impacting food production, economic stability, and environmental health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlling and preventing<\/strong> leaf spot diseases require a <strong>combination of cultural, biological, and chemical methods.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/leaf-spot-disease-in-arecanut-field-demonstrations-on-disease-management-to-complete-a-year-in-june\/article70905347.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/leaf-spot-disease-in-arecanut-field-demonstrations-on-disease-management-to-complete-a-year-in-june\/article70905347.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Kawasaki Disease, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a rare disease that causes fever and inflammation of the blood vessels.<\/li>\n<li>It is caused by a virus.<\/li>\n<li>It occurs mostly in children younger than 5 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1455\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1455\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1455\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1455\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1455\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A multicenter study recently found that the addition of prednisolone to the conventional primary therapy for Kawasaki disease had no effect on lowering the number of cases of coronary-artery lesions at one month from the onset of the disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kawasaki Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kawasaki Disease, also known as <strong>Kawasaki syndrome<\/strong> or <strong>mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome,<\/strong> is a <strong>rare disease<\/strong> that causes <strong>fever and inflammation<\/strong> of the <strong>blood vessels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It occurs <strong>mostly in children younger than 5 <\/strong>years old and <strong>affects boys more often<\/strong> than girls.<\/li>\n<li>The disease was first described in Japan by Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967, and the first cases outside of Japan were reported in Hawaii in 1976.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>cause <\/strong>of Kawasaki disease is <strong>unknown<\/strong>, although <strong>more cases happen in late winter and early spring. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>most common form of acquired<\/strong> (not present at birth) <strong>heart disease in children in developed countries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The condition <strong>causes <\/strong>the <strong>immune system to attack blood vessels, <\/strong>which <strong>become inflamed and swollen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It tends to <strong>affect the coronary arteries, <\/strong>which carry blood to the heart muscle.<\/li>\n<li>It can also cause <strong>problems with lymph nodes, skin,<\/strong> and the <strong>lining of a child\u2019s mouth, nose, and throat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>not contagiou<\/strong>s, so it cannot spread from person to person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>: Symptoms of Kawasaki disease can appear in <strong>two phases<\/strong> and may <strong>last several week<\/strong> <strong>Common symptoms <\/strong>include:\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>high fever<\/strong> lasting more than five days.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>rash <\/strong>on the <strong>main part of the body<\/strong> <strong>or<\/strong> in the <strong>genital area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>enlarged lymph node<\/strong> in the neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very red eyes <\/strong>without a thick discharge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red, dry, cracked lips <\/strong>and a red, <strong>swollen tongue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swollen, red skin on the palms<\/strong> of the hands and the soles of the feet. Later the skin on fingers and toes peels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is<strong> often treatable<\/strong>. With <strong>early treatment, most children get better <\/strong>and have no long-lasting problems.<\/li>\n<li>It is usually treated in the hospital with an <strong>intravenous (IV) dose of immunoglobulin (IVIG) antibodies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/medicaldialogues.in\/medicine\/news\/prednisolone-fails-to-reduce-coronary-lesions-in-kawasaki-disease-nejm-168979\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicaldialogues.in\/medicine\/news\/prednisolone-fails-to-reduce-coronary-lesions-in-kawasaki-disease-nejm-168979<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A multicenter study recently found that the addition of prednisolone to the conventional primary therapy for Kawasaki disease had no effect on lowering the number of cases of coronary-artery lesions at one month from the onset of the disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kawasaki Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kawasaki Disease, also known as <strong>Kawasaki syndrome<\/strong> or <strong>mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome,<\/strong> is a <strong>rare disease<\/strong> that causes <strong>fever and inflammation<\/strong> of the <strong>blood vessels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It occurs <strong>mostly in children younger than 5 <\/strong>years old and <strong>affects boys more often<\/strong> than girls.<\/li>\n<li>The disease was first described in Japan by Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967, and the first cases outside of Japan were reported in Hawaii in 1976.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>cause <\/strong>of Kawasaki disease is <strong>unknown<\/strong>, although <strong>more cases happen in late winter and early spring. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>most common form of acquired<\/strong> (not present at birth) <strong>heart disease in children in developed countries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The condition <strong>causes <\/strong>the <strong>immune system to attack blood vessels, <\/strong>which <strong>become inflamed and swollen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It tends to <strong>affect the coronary arteries, <\/strong>which carry blood to the heart muscle.<\/li>\n<li>It can also cause <strong>problems with lymph nodes, skin,<\/strong> and the <strong>lining of a child\u2019s mouth, nose, and throat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>not contagiou<\/strong>s, so it cannot spread from person to person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>: Symptoms of Kawasaki disease can appear in <strong>two phases<\/strong> and may <strong>last several week<\/strong> <strong>Common symptoms <\/strong>include:\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>high fever<\/strong> lasting more than five days.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>rash <\/strong>on the <strong>main part of the body<\/strong> <strong>or<\/strong> in the <strong>genital area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>enlarged lymph node<\/strong> in the neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very red eyes <\/strong>without a thick discharge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red, dry, cracked lips <\/strong>and a red, <strong>swollen tongue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swollen, red skin on the palms<\/strong> of the hands and the soles of the feet. Later the skin on fingers and toes peels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is<strong> often treatable<\/strong>. With <strong>early treatment, most children get better <\/strong>and have no long-lasting problems.<\/li>\n<li>It is usually treated in the hospital with an <strong>intravenous (IV) dose of immunoglobulin (IVIG) antibodies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/medicaldialogues.in\/medicine\/news\/prednisolone-fails-to-reduce-coronary-lesions-in-kawasaki-disease-nejm-168979\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicaldialogues.in\/medicine\/news\/prednisolone-fails-to-reduce-coronary-lesions-in-kawasaki-disease-nejm-168979<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Bnei Menashe, recently seen in the news, are primarily found in which Indian states?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1456\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1456\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bihar and Jharkhand                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1456\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat and Maharashtra                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1456\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sikkim and Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1456\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mizoram and Manipur                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Government of India\u2019s advisory about the security situation in Israel, amid the ongoing war in West Asia, came into focus recently when Israel airlifted around 240 individuals from Mizoram to Tel Aviv as part of Israel\u2019s \u2018Operation Wings of Dawn\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bnei Menashe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bnei Menashe, <strong>known in India as the Shinlung<\/strong>, is an ethnic community that hails from the <strong>northeastern states<\/strong> of <strong>Mizoram and Manipur. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are a community of about <strong>10,000 people from Tibeto-Burman ethnic group<\/strong> They <strong>include members of the Chin, Kuki, and Mizo groups. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The population <strong>claims to be descendants of the Biblical tribe of Manasseh<\/strong>, <strong>one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel<\/strong>, which were <strong>exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>Christians converted into Jews <\/strong>and observe traditional Jewish practices and celebrate holidays such as Sukkot.<\/li>\n<li>After a centuries-long exodus through Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet, and China, the community reached India&#8217;s northeast and settled in Manipur and Mizoram.<\/li>\n<li>Historians believe this community may have <strong>arrived in India within the last 300\u2013500 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>ancestors were exiled long before the Roman dispersion,<\/strong> but they <strong>continued to practice Judaism<\/strong> across the generations, even if not in a contemporary Orthodox way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Once they came into contact with Israel and global Jewry in the 1980<\/strong>s, they <strong>embraced modern Jewish <\/strong>learning and practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearly half <\/strong>of the \u2018Bnei Menashe\u2019 population <strong>migrated to Israel <\/strong>over a period of time and became its citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation Wings of Dawn:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Israeli government <\/strong>launched \u2018<strong>Operation Wings of Dawn\u2019<\/strong> to facilitate the <strong>immigration of the remaining members of the Bnei Menashe <\/strong>community <strong>to Israel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The programme includes flights, conversion classes, housing, Hebrew lessons, and other benefits.<\/li>\n<li>According to the recent Israeli Government plan, approximately 1,200 community members are expected to immigrate to Israel by the end of 2026.<\/li>\n<li>A second stage, <strong>slated for completion by 2030,<\/strong> will bring an <strong>additional 4,600 people,<\/strong> effectively <strong>completing the arrival of the entire community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/around-240-indians-claiming-descent-from-biblical-tribe-arrive-at-israels-tel-aviv\/article70901136.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/around-240-indians-claiming-descent-from-biblical-tribe-arrive-at-israels-tel-aviv\/article70901136.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Government of India\u2019s advisory about the security situation in Israel, amid the ongoing war in West Asia, came into focus recently when Israel airlifted around 240 individuals from Mizoram to Tel Aviv as part of Israel\u2019s \u2018Operation Wings of Dawn\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bnei Menashe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bnei Menashe, <strong>known in India as the Shinlung<\/strong>, is an ethnic community that hails from the <strong>northeastern states<\/strong> of <strong>Mizoram and Manipur. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are a community of about <strong>10,000 people from Tibeto-Burman ethnic group<\/strong> They <strong>include members of the Chin, Kuki, and Mizo groups. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The population <strong>claims to be descendants of the Biblical tribe of Manasseh<\/strong>, <strong>one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel<\/strong>, which were <strong>exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>Christians converted into Jews <\/strong>and observe traditional Jewish practices and celebrate holidays such as Sukkot.<\/li>\n<li>After a centuries-long exodus through Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet, and China, the community reached India&#8217;s northeast and settled in Manipur and Mizoram.<\/li>\n<li>Historians believe this community may have <strong>arrived in India within the last 300\u2013500 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>ancestors were exiled long before the Roman dispersion,<\/strong> but they <strong>continued to practice Judaism<\/strong> across the generations, even if not in a contemporary Orthodox way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Once they came into contact with Israel and global Jewry in the 1980<\/strong>s, they <strong>embraced modern Jewish <\/strong>learning and practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearly half <\/strong>of the \u2018Bnei Menashe\u2019 population <strong>migrated to Israel <\/strong>over a period of time and became its citizens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation Wings of Dawn:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Israeli government <\/strong>launched \u2018<strong>Operation Wings of Dawn\u2019<\/strong> to facilitate the <strong>immigration of the remaining members of the Bnei Menashe <\/strong>community <strong>to Israel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The programme includes flights, conversion classes, housing, Hebrew lessons, and other benefits.<\/li>\n<li>According to the recent Israeli Government plan, approximately 1,200 community members are expected to immigrate to Israel by the end of 2026.<\/li>\n<li>A second stage, <strong>slated for completion by 2030,<\/strong> will bring an <strong>additional 4,600 people,<\/strong> effectively <strong>completing the arrival of the entire community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/around-240-indians-claiming-descent-from-biblical-tribe-arrive-at-israels-tel-aviv\/article70901136.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/around-240-indians-claiming-descent-from-biblical-tribe-arrive-at-israels-tel-aviv\/article70901136.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                      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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Thrissur Pooram, recently seen in the news, is one of the most popular temple festivals in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1457\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1457\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Kerala                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1457\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1457\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Tamil Nadu                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1457\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even as the celebrations of the Thrissur Pooram festival was scaled down in view of the firework unit explosion that claimed around 15 lives, thousands thronged the ground of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur city recently to witness the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Thrissur Pooram:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the most popular <strong>temple festivals in Kerala. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>held <\/strong>at the Thekkinkadu Maidanam of <strong>Vadakkunnathan Temple<\/strong> in the heart of the <strong>Thrissur <\/strong>district, every year in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>history <\/strong>of Thrissur Pooram <strong>dates back over 200 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Often called the <strong>&#8220;Mother of all Poorams.<\/strong>&#8221; It was the<strong> brainchild of Raja Rama Varma, or <\/strong>famously known as <strong>Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790\u20131805). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>unites ten temples<\/strong> in a spectacular <strong>display of devotion and rivalry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major participants<\/strong> include <strong>Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple<\/strong> and <strong>Thiruvambady Krishna Temple.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elephant Processions:<\/strong> Over 50 richly adorned elephants carry idols amid Panchavadyam music and melam beats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kudamattam:<\/strong> Thrilling <strong>parasol exchanges between rival groups<\/strong> showcase precision and flair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fireworks Spectacle: <\/strong>Midnight display features aerial bursts and ground effects lasting hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panchapradakshinam<\/strong>: Deities circle the ancient Vadakkunnathan Temple in a sacred ritual.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ilanjithara Melam<\/strong>: A mesmerizing <strong>performance of traditional instruments. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/kerala\/thrissur-pooram-celebrations-curtailed-in-view-of-fireworks-unit-tragedy-3981778\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/kerala\/thrissur-pooram-celebrations-curtailed-in-view-of-fireworks-unit-tragedy-3981778<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even as the celebrations of the Thrissur Pooram festival was scaled down in view of the firework unit explosion that claimed around 15 lives, thousands thronged the ground of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur city recently to witness the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Thrissur Pooram:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the most popular <strong>temple festivals in Kerala. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>held <\/strong>at the Thekkinkadu Maidanam of <strong>Vadakkunnathan Temple<\/strong> in the heart of the <strong>Thrissur <\/strong>district, every year in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>history <\/strong>of Thrissur Pooram <strong>dates back over 200 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Often called the <strong>&#8220;Mother of all Poorams.<\/strong>&#8221; It was the<strong> brainchild of Raja Rama Varma, or <\/strong>famously known as <strong>Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of Cochin (1790\u20131805). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>unites ten temples<\/strong> in a spectacular <strong>display of devotion and rivalry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major participants<\/strong> include <strong>Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple<\/strong> and <strong>Thiruvambady Krishna Temple.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elephant Processions:<\/strong> Over 50 richly adorned elephants carry idols amid Panchavadyam music and melam beats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kudamattam:<\/strong> Thrilling <strong>parasol exchanges between rival groups<\/strong> showcase precision and flair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fireworks Spectacle: <\/strong>Midnight display features aerial bursts and ground effects lasting hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panchapradakshinam<\/strong>: Deities circle the ancient Vadakkunnathan Temple in a sacred ritual.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ilanjithara Melam<\/strong>: A mesmerizing <strong>performance of traditional instruments. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/kerala\/thrissur-pooram-celebrations-curtailed-in-view-of-fireworks-unit-tragedy-3981778\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/kerala\/thrissur-pooram-celebrations-curtailed-in-view-of-fireworks-unit-tragedy-3981778<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Abhilekh Patal Portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It contains public records transferred from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the National Archives of India (NAI).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1458\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1458\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1458\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1458\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1458\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India urged citizens to explore the \u2018Abhilekh Patal\u2019 portal for a deeper understanding of India\u2019s historical legacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>full-featured web-portal to<\/strong> access the <strong>National Archives of India\u2019s<\/strong> reference media and its digitized collections through the internet.<\/li>\n<li>It is a digital repository thoughtfully <strong>curated by the National Archives of India (NAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a mission to provide easy access to India&#8217;s historical archives, comprising of an astounding 7 million records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Its purpose is to <strong>ensure the effortless accessibility of historical records<\/strong>, reaching across geographical borders to engage a diverse global community.<\/li>\n<li>The archival collections available through the Abhilekh Patal portal cover a wide range of historical records preserved by the National Archives of India. These include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public records<\/strong> transferred from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private papers<\/strong> of eminent personalities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Archival reference<\/strong> media such as photographs, maps, microfilms and rare documents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitised historical government files<\/strong> and archival collections maintained by NAI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India urged citizens to explore the \u2018Abhilekh Patal\u2019 portal for a deeper understanding of India\u2019s historical legacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>full-featured web-portal to<\/strong> access the <strong>National Archives of India\u2019s<\/strong> reference media and its digitized collections through the internet.<\/li>\n<li>It is a digital repository thoughtfully <strong>curated by the National Archives of India (NAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a mission to provide easy access to India&#8217;s historical archives, comprising of an astounding 7 million records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Its purpose is to <strong>ensure the effortless accessibility of historical records<\/strong>, reaching across geographical borders to engage a diverse global community.<\/li>\n<li>The archival collections available through the Abhilekh Patal portal cover a wide range of historical records preserved by the National Archives of India. These include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public records<\/strong> transferred from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private papers<\/strong> of eminent personalities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Archival reference<\/strong> media such as photographs, maps, microfilms and rare documents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitised historical government files<\/strong> and archival collections maintained by NAI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-highlights-abhilekh-patal-digital-archive-showcases-rare-manuscripts-and-historic-records\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Doppler Weather Radar:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides information regarding the movement of targets as well as its position.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to track the movement of weather systems and cloud bands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1459\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1459\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1459\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1459\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1459\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune commissioned a new X-band Doppler Weather Radar at Mahabaleshwar under Mission Mausam.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is specialized radar that uses the Doppler Effect to produce <strong>velocity data about objects at a distance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These radar systems can provide information regarding the <strong>movement of targets<\/strong> as well as <strong>their position.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Working of Doppler weather Radars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In radars, a beam of energy, <strong>called radio waves,<\/strong> is emitted from an antenna.<\/li>\n<li>When this <strong>beam strikes an object<\/strong> in the atmosphere, the <strong>energy scatters in all directions<\/strong>, with some reflecting directly back to the radar.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>larger the object<\/strong> deflecting the beam, the <strong>greater is the amount of energy<\/strong> that the radar <strong>receives in return.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Observing the time required for the beam to be transmitted and returned to the radar allows weather forecasting departments to \u201csee\u201d raindrops in the atmosphere, and measure their distance from the radar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of weather Radar Bands<\/strong>: Varying frequencies like <strong>S-band, C-band and X-band<\/strong> \u2014 are commonly used by the IMD in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of\u00a0Doppler weather Radars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weather System:<\/strong> It is used to track the movement of weather systems and cloud bands, and gauge rainfall over its coverage area of about 500 km.\n<ul>\n<li>X-band radar is used to <strong>detect thunderstorms and lightning<\/strong>, whereas a <strong>C-band radar<\/strong> helps in cyclone tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune commissioned a new X-band Doppler Weather Radar at Mahabaleshwar under Mission Mausam.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is specialized radar that uses the Doppler Effect to produce <strong>velocity data about objects at a distance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These radar systems can provide information regarding the <strong>movement of targets<\/strong> as well as <strong>their position.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Working of Doppler weather Radars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In radars, a beam of energy, <strong>called radio waves,<\/strong> is emitted from an antenna.<\/li>\n<li>When this <strong>beam strikes an object<\/strong> in the atmosphere, the <strong>energy scatters in all directions<\/strong>, with some reflecting directly back to the radar.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>larger the object<\/strong> deflecting the beam, the <strong>greater is the amount of energy<\/strong> that the radar <strong>receives in return.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Observing the time required for the beam to be transmitted and returned to the radar allows weather forecasting departments to \u201csee\u201d raindrops in the atmosphere, and measure their distance from the radar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of weather Radar Bands<\/strong>: Varying frequencies like <strong>S-band, C-band and X-band<\/strong> \u2014 are commonly used by the IMD in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of\u00a0Doppler weather Radars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weather System:<\/strong> It is used to track the movement of weather systems and cloud bands, and gauge rainfall over its coverage area of about 500 km.\n<ul>\n<li>X-band radar is used to <strong>detect thunderstorms and lightning<\/strong>, whereas a <strong>C-band radar<\/strong> helps in cyclone tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iitm-pune-inaugurates-x-band-doppler-weather-radar-at-mahabaleshwar-under-mission-mausam\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Blackbuck, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It mainly resides in open grasslands and dry scrub areas.<\/li>\n<li>It is only found in Rajasthan and Gujarat region of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is antelope which has good eyesight and considered as a fast runner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1460\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1460\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1460\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1460\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_147_1460\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chhattisgarh\u2019s Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary has reported a steady increase in its blackbuck population following a reintroduction programme initiated in 2018.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>medium-sized antelope<\/strong> native to India and Nepal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The blackbuck mostly lives in <strong>open grasslands, dry scrub areas<\/strong>, and thinly forested areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong>It is widespread in the states of <strong>Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and other areas <strong>throughout peninsular India.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been declared as the state animal by the governments of<strong> Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Blackbuck<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>beautiful spiraling horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Males are characterised by dark coats and spiral horns, while <strong>females<\/strong> are generally lighter in colour and<strong> often lack horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young males and females are lighter in color, often yellowish-brown.<\/li>\n<li>They have very <strong>good eyesight and are also very fast runners,<\/strong> which comprise their main defense against predators.<\/li>\n<li>They are gregarious and social animals with herds generally ranging from 5 to 50 animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>It is classified as \u2018<strong>Least Concerned\u2019<\/strong> under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> One of the most serious threats to this species\u2019 population is the destruction of habitat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/genesis\/barnawapara-sanctuary-records-rise-in-blackbuck-population-after-reintroduction-efforts-101777223761440.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/genesis\/barnawapara-sanctuary-records-rise-in-blackbuck-population-after-reintroduction-efforts-101777223761440.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/genesis\/barnawapara-sanctuary-records-rise-in-blackbuck-population-after-reintroduction-efforts-101777223761440.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chhattisgarh\u2019s Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary has reported a steady increase in its blackbuck population following a reintroduction programme initiated in 2018.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>medium-sized antelope<\/strong> native to India and Nepal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The blackbuck mostly lives in <strong>open grasslands, dry scrub areas<\/strong>, and thinly forested areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong>It is widespread in the states of <strong>Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and other areas <strong>throughout peninsular India.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been declared as the state animal by the governments of<strong> Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Blackbuck<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>beautiful spiraling horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Males are characterised by dark coats and spiral horns, while <strong>females<\/strong> are generally lighter in colour and<strong> often lack horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Young males and females are lighter in color, often yellowish-brown.<\/li>\n<li>They have very <strong>good eyesight and are also very fast runners,<\/strong> which comprise their main defense against predators.<\/li>\n<li>They are gregarious and social animals with herds generally ranging from 5 to 50 animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>It is classified as \u2018<strong>Least Concerned\u2019<\/strong> under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> One of the most serious threats to this species\u2019 population is the destruction of habitat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/genesis\/barnawapara-sanctuary-records-rise-in-blackbuck-population-after-reintroduction-efforts-101777223761440.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/genesis\/barnawapara-sanctuary-records-rise-in-blackbuck-population-after-reintroduction-efforts-101777223761440.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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make up Oceania.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>located in the South Pacific Ocean<\/strong> to the southeast of Australia, south of New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga Islands.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily divided into two main islands, the <strong>North Island<\/strong> and the <strong>South Island,<\/strong> separated by <strong>the\u00a0Cook Strait.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City: <\/strong>Wellington<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of New Zealand:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is part of the<strong>Pacific<\/strong> <strong>Ring of Fire<\/strong>\u2014the circum-Pacific\u00a0seismic belt\u00a0marked by frequent\u00a0earthquakes\u00a0and considerable volcanic activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> New Zealand&#8217;s climate is complex and varies from\u00a0<strong>warm subtropical<\/strong> in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> Mount Cook\u00a0at 12,316 feet is the highest peak of New Zealand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active Volcano:<\/strong> Mount Ruapehu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glacier:<\/strong> Tasman Glacier, the largest in New Zealand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lake:<\/strong><strong>Lake Taup\u014d<\/strong> which is the largest natural lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of gold, silver,\u00a0iron sands, phosphate and limestone etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/india-new-zealand-to-sign-fta-on-april-27-2026\/article70907853.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/india-new-zealand-to-sign-fta-on-april-27-2026\/article70907853.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/india-new-zealand-to-sign-fta-on-april-27-2026\/article70907853.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>         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Strait.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City: <\/strong>Wellington<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of New Zealand:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is part of the<strong>Pacific<\/strong> <strong>Ring of Fire<\/strong>\u2014the circum-Pacific\u00a0seismic belt\u00a0marked by frequent\u00a0earthquakes\u00a0and considerable volcanic activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> New Zealand&#8217;s climate is complex and varies from\u00a0<strong>warm subtropical<\/strong> in the far north to cool temperate climates in the far south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> Mount Cook\u00a0at 12,316 feet is the highest peak of New Zealand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active Volcano:<\/strong> Mount Ruapehu<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glacier:<\/strong> Tasman Glacier, the largest in New Zealand<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lake:<\/strong><strong>Lake Taup\u014d<\/strong> which is the largest natural lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of gold, silver,\u00a0iron sands, 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