


{"id":101077,"date":"2026-04-30T17:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=101077"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:40:38","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-30-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-30-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 30 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_150\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 30 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 Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1482\"\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_150_1482\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A rare group of medicinal plants.                                            <\/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_150_1482\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Newly identified species of frogs.                                            <\/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_150_1482\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Newly discovered species of fireflies.                                            <\/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_150_1482\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A group of endemic flowering plants.                                            <\/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>Scientists recently discovered two previously unknown species of fireflies named Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong in Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills, marking the first formal documentation of such insects from the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are two <strong>new species of fireflies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They were discovered in <strong>Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>meghalayanus has been named after Meghalaya to indicate its broader distribution in the region, while <strong>D. mawlynnong <\/strong>derives its name from <strong>Mawlynnong village<\/strong>, where the species was first recorded, <strong>acknowledging <\/strong>the <strong>local Khasi community. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Both species thrive in dark, humid environments<\/strong> with minimal human interference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D meghalayanus<\/strong> was found in <strong>semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> as well as <strong>dense betel nut plantations<\/strong> interspersed with bamboo patches, typically<strong> during February. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The species <strong>thrives in cool, humid conditions<\/strong>\u2014around 18\u201320\u00b0C with 77\u201380% humidity\u2014and <strong>flies at heights of 10\u201315 metre<\/strong>s, <strong>glowing softly in the dark. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> mawlynnong <\/strong>appears to be <strong>more habitat-specific,<\/strong> inhabiting d<strong>ense forests with thick bamboo growth <\/strong>and rocky streams.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Males <\/strong>were observed<strong> flying about 15 metres<\/strong> above the ground, while the <strong>wingless female<\/strong> was<strong> found beneath a boulder<\/strong>\u2014an unusual behaviour that offers rare insight into the species\u2019 life cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Females emit a slower, longer pulsating glow <\/strong>compared to males.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/environment\/story\/two-new-firefly-species-discovered-in-meghalayas-khasi-hills-after-century-long-research-gap-1383606-2026-04-30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/environment\/story\/two-new-firefly-species-discovered-in-meghalayas-khasi-hills-after-century-long-research-gap-1383606-2026-04-30<\/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>Scientists recently discovered two previously unknown species of fireflies named Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong in Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills, marking the first formal documentation of such insects from the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are two <strong>new species of fireflies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They were discovered in <strong>Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>meghalayanus has been named after Meghalaya to indicate its broader distribution in the region, while <strong>D. mawlynnong <\/strong>derives its name from <strong>Mawlynnong village<\/strong>, where the species was first recorded, <strong>acknowledging <\/strong>the <strong>local Khasi community. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Both species thrive in dark, humid environments<\/strong> with minimal human interference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D meghalayanus<\/strong> was found in <strong>semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> as well as <strong>dense betel nut plantations<\/strong> interspersed with bamboo patches, typically<strong> during February. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The species <strong>thrives in cool, humid conditions<\/strong>\u2014around 18\u201320\u00b0C with 77\u201380% humidity\u2014and <strong>flies at heights of 10\u201315 metre<\/strong>s, <strong>glowing softly in the dark. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> mawlynnong <\/strong>appears to be <strong>more habitat-specific,<\/strong> inhabiting d<strong>ense forests with thick bamboo growth <\/strong>and rocky streams.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Males <\/strong>were observed<strong> flying about 15 metres<\/strong> above the ground, while the <strong>wingless female<\/strong> was<strong> found beneath a boulder<\/strong>\u2014an unusual behaviour that offers rare insight into the species\u2019 life cycle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Females emit a slower, longer pulsating glow <\/strong>compared to males.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/environment\/story\/two-new-firefly-species-discovered-in-meghalayas-khasi-hills-after-century-long-research-gap-1383606-2026-04-30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/environment\/story\/two-new-firefly-species-discovered-in-meghalayas-khasi-hills-after-century-long-research-gap-1383606-2026-04-30<\/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 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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>Preah Vihear Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1483\"\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_150_1483\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sri Lanka                                            <\/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_150_1483\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Cambodia                                             <\/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_150_1483\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Vietnam                                            <\/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_150_1483\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Nepal                                            <\/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>In a sad turn of events, Thailand and Cambodia are currently fighting over the centuries-old Preah Vihear Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Preah Vihear Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> located in the <strong>Preah Vihear Province<\/strong>, in the <strong>northern part of Cambodia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is situated <strong>atop a cliff on the Cambodia\u2013Thailand border<\/strong> in the <strong>Dangrek Mountain range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is dedicated to<strong> Lord Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>during the period of the<strong> Khmer Empire,<\/strong> in the <strong>eleventh and twelfth centuries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was built firstly by<strong> King Suryavarman I (1002-50) <\/strong>and then <strong>expanded <\/strong>upon <strong>by Suryavarman II (1113-50).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>used by the ancient kings of Angkor<\/strong> for over 800 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the decline of Hinduism<\/strong> in the region, the <strong>temple gradually transformed<\/strong> into a <strong>Buddhist monument<\/strong>, which is why it features some <strong>Buddhist decorations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Due to its location, the Preah Vihear temple has been at the <strong>heart of the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand<\/strong> since the 19th and 20th centuries.<\/li>\n<li>In 1904, both countries signed a treaty granting Cambodia the right to occupy the temple.\n<ul>\n<li>However, the Thai government contested the treaty and took control of the site.<\/li>\n<li>This led to a public protest by Cambodians in 1959.<\/li>\n<li>To resolve the issue, the <strong>International Court of Justice<\/strong> in The Hague <strong>ruled in 1960, affirming Cambodia&#8217;s ownership<\/strong> of the temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In July 2008, Preah Vihear was designated a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an outstanding masterpiece of <strong>Khmer architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is composed of a <strong>series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases<\/strong> over an <strong>800-metre-long axis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features more than <strong>five successive gopuras<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike other structures of this kind, the <strong>gopuras <\/strong>here are <strong>connected by a long path a<\/strong>nd<strong> topped with multi-tiered platforms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some of these gopuras have stone roofs, while others have wooden roofs.<\/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:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/travel\/news\/about-unesco-world-heritage-preah-vihear-temple-why-this-ancient-shiva-temple-has-triggered-war-between-thailand-and-cambodia\/ar-AA1Jhb26?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1&amp;bundles=feat-es2020-c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> located in the <strong>Preah Vihear Province<\/strong>, in the <strong>northern part of Cambodia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is situated <strong>atop a cliff on the Cambodia\u2013Thailand border<\/strong> in the <strong>Dangrek Mountain range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is dedicated to<strong> Lord Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>during the period of the<strong> Khmer Empire,<\/strong> in the <strong>eleventh and twelfth centuries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was built firstly by<strong> King Suryavarman I (1002-50) <\/strong>and then <strong>expanded <\/strong>upon <strong>by Suryavarman II (1113-50).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>used by the ancient kings of Angkor<\/strong> for over 800 years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After the decline of Hinduism<\/strong> in the region, the <strong>temple gradually transformed<\/strong> into a <strong>Buddhist monument<\/strong>, which is why it features some <strong>Buddhist decorations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Due to its location, the Preah Vihear temple has been at the <strong>heart of the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand<\/strong> since the 19th and 20th centuries.<\/li>\n<li>In 1904, both countries signed a treaty granting Cambodia the right to occupy the temple.\n<ul>\n<li>However, the Thai government contested the treaty and took control of the site.<\/li>\n<li>This led to a public protest by Cambodians in 1959.<\/li>\n<li>To resolve the issue, the <strong>International Court of Justice<\/strong> in The Hague <strong>ruled in 1960, affirming Cambodia&#8217;s ownership<\/strong> of the temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In July 2008, Preah Vihear was designated a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an outstanding masterpiece of <strong>Khmer architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is composed of a <strong>series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases<\/strong> over an <strong>800-metre-long axis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features more than <strong>five successive gopuras<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike other structures of this kind, the <strong>gopuras <\/strong>here are <strong>connected by a long path a<\/strong>nd<strong> topped with multi-tiered platforms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some of these gopuras have stone roofs, while others have wooden roofs.<\/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:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/travel\/news\/about-unesco-world-heritage-preah-vihear-temple-why-this-ancient-shiva-temple-has-triggered-war-between-thailand-and-cambodia\/ar-AA1Jhb26?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1&amp;bundles=feat-es2020-c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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<span>3<\/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>What is the primary purpose of the E-PRAAPTI Portal, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1484\"\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_150_1484\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. To enable online filing of income tax returns.                                            <\/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_150_1484\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. To identify and activate old EPF accounts.                                            <\/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_150_1484\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. To provide pension disbursement services to retirees.                                            <\/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_150_1484\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. To manage payroll and employee salary disbursement systems.                                            <\/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>The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About E-PRAAPTI Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>E-PRAAPTI <strong>(EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts),<\/strong> a dedicated digital platform of the<strong> Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: To facilitate <strong>identification, tracking, Unique Account Number (UAN) linking,<\/strong> and <strong>activation of old EPF accounts. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It must be noted that a <strong>PF account becomes inactive<\/strong> when <strong>no new contributions<\/strong> are made to the account <strong>for 36 consecutive months after leaving the job, or<\/strong> the <strong>PF record of the old company is not linked to the active UAN<\/strong> (Universal Account Number).\n<ul>\n<li>EPFO began issuing a 12-digit unique number, UAN, to each employee in 2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The E-PRAAPTI <strong>Portal <\/strong>will provide a <strong>streamlined Aadhaar-based authentication mechanism<\/strong> that will <strong>enable members to securely access their old EPF account t<\/strong>hat are <strong>not linked to a UAN <\/strong>and <strong>initiate <\/strong>the process for <strong>updating their member profile<\/strong>, followed by <strong>seamless UAN linking and activation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>initial phase<\/strong>, the <strong>portal will be member ID-based,<\/strong> ensuring a secure and efficient rollout while delivering immediate benefits to a large segment of members who possess their member IDs.<\/li>\n<li>E-PRAAPTI\u2019s scope will <strong>later be expanded to include members <\/strong>who may <strong>not be able to recall or access their old member IDs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/epfo-to-launch-new-portal-to-track-inoperative-accounts\/article70921450.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/epfo-to-launch-new-portal-to-track-inoperative-accounts\/article70921450.ece\/amp\/<\/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>The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About E-PRAAPTI Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>E-PRAAPTI <strong>(EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts),<\/strong> a dedicated digital platform of the<strong> Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: To facilitate <strong>identification, tracking, Unique Account Number (UAN) linking,<\/strong> and <strong>activation of old EPF accounts. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It must be noted that a <strong>PF account becomes inactive<\/strong> when <strong>no new contributions<\/strong> are made to the account <strong>for 36 consecutive months after leaving the job, or<\/strong> the <strong>PF record of the old company is not linked to the active UAN<\/strong> (Universal Account Number).\n<ul>\n<li>EPFO began issuing a 12-digit unique number, UAN, to each employee in 2014.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The E-PRAAPTI <strong>Portal <\/strong>will provide a <strong>streamlined Aadhaar-based authentication mechanism<\/strong> that will <strong>enable members to securely access their old EPF account t<\/strong>hat are <strong>not linked to a UAN <\/strong>and <strong>initiate <\/strong>the process for <strong>updating their member profile<\/strong>, followed by <strong>seamless UAN linking and activation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>initial phase<\/strong>, the <strong>portal will be member ID-based,<\/strong> ensuring a secure and efficient rollout while delivering immediate benefits to a large segment of members who possess their member IDs.<\/li>\n<li>E-PRAAPTI\u2019s scope will <strong>later be expanded to include members <\/strong>who may <strong>not be able to recall or access their old member IDs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/epfo-to-launch-new-portal-to-track-inoperative-accounts\/article70921450.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/epfo-to-launch-new-portal-to-track-inoperative-accounts\/article70921450.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\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>The Piprahwa Relics, recently seen in the news, are associated with:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1485\"\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_150_1485\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Emperor Ashoka                                            <\/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_150_1485\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Lord Mahavira                                            <\/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_150_1485\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Chandragupta Maurya                                            <\/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_150_1485\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Gautama Buddha                                            <\/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<h2>Leh witnessed a rare confluence of faith and history recently as the sacred Piprahwa relics of Gautam Buddha were ceremoniously brought to the high-altitude town, ushering in a landmark spiritual celebration across Ladakh.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Piprahwa Relics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Piprahwa Relics are a collection of <strong>sacred artifacts<\/strong> <strong>discovered <\/strong>in <strong>1898 <\/strong>at the <strong>Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Archaeological evidence associates the <strong>Piprahwa site<\/strong> with <strong>ancient Kapilavastu<\/strong>, widely identified as the place where <strong>Lord Buddha spent his early life <\/strong>prior to renunciation.<\/li>\n<li>These are among the <strong>earliest and most historically significant relic deposits directly connected to Lord Buddha. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These relics, <strong>unearthed by British <\/strong>colonial <strong>engineer William Claxton Pepp\u00e9<\/strong> in 1898, <strong>include bone fragments believed to be those of Lord Buddha,<\/strong> along with <strong>crystal caskets, gold ornaments,<\/strong> <strong>gemstones<\/strong>, and a <strong>sandstone coffer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>inscription in Brahmi script<\/strong> on one of the caskets <strong>links the relics <\/strong>directly <strong>to the Sakya clan, to which Buddha belonged<\/strong>, indicating that these remains were enshrined by his followers around the third century BC.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>British crown claimed Pepp\u00e9\u2019s find under<\/strong> the <strong>1878 Indian Treasure Trove Act<\/strong>, with the<strong> bones and ash presented to the Buddhist monarch King Chulalongkorn of Siam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most of the 1,800 gems went <\/strong>to what is now the <strong>Indian Museum in Kolkata,<\/strong> while <strong>Pepp\u00e9 <\/strong>was <strong>permitted to retain<\/strong> approximately <strong>a fifth <\/strong>of them.<\/li>\n<li>Piprahwa relics are<strong> classified as \u2018AA\u2019 antiquities under Indian law,<\/strong> <strong>prohibiting <\/strong>their <strong>removal or sale.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Further excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India<\/strong> between <strong>1971 and 1977 uncovered additional steatite caskets<\/strong> containing 22 sacred bone relics, which are now <strong>preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A part <\/strong>of the Piprahwa Relics was <strong>passed down for generations in the Pepp\u00e9 family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally slated for auction in Hong Kong in May 2025, the sacred artifacts were successfully<strong> secured and repatriated back to India <\/strong>through a public-private collaboration between the Government of India and the Godrej Industries Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/india\/ladakh-turns-spiritual-hub-as-buddha-relics-arrive-amid-fervour-1503587658.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/india\/ladakh-turns-spiritual-hub-as-buddha-relics-arrive-amid-fervour-1503587658.html<\/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<h2>Leh witnessed a rare confluence of faith and history recently as the sacred Piprahwa relics of Gautam Buddha were ceremoniously brought to the high-altitude town, ushering in a landmark spiritual celebration across Ladakh.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Piprahwa Relics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Piprahwa Relics are a collection of <strong>sacred artifacts<\/strong> <strong>discovered <\/strong>in <strong>1898 <\/strong>at the <strong>Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Archaeological evidence associates the <strong>Piprahwa site<\/strong> with <strong>ancient Kapilavastu<\/strong>, widely identified as the place where <strong>Lord Buddha spent his early life <\/strong>prior to renunciation.<\/li>\n<li>These are among the <strong>earliest and most historically significant relic deposits directly connected to Lord Buddha. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These relics, <strong>unearthed by British <\/strong>colonial <strong>engineer William Claxton Pepp\u00e9<\/strong> in 1898, <strong>include bone fragments believed to be those of Lord Buddha,<\/strong> along with <strong>crystal caskets, gold ornaments,<\/strong> <strong>gemstones<\/strong>, and a <strong>sandstone coffer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>inscription in Brahmi script<\/strong> on one of the caskets <strong>links the relics <\/strong>directly <strong>to the Sakya clan, to which Buddha belonged<\/strong>, indicating that these remains were enshrined by his followers around the third century BC.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>British crown claimed Pepp\u00e9\u2019s find under<\/strong> the <strong>1878 Indian Treasure Trove Act<\/strong>, with the<strong> bones and ash presented to the Buddhist monarch King Chulalongkorn of Siam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most of the 1,800 gems went <\/strong>to what is now the <strong>Indian Museum in Kolkata,<\/strong> while <strong>Pepp\u00e9 <\/strong>was <strong>permitted to retain<\/strong> approximately <strong>a fifth <\/strong>of them.<\/li>\n<li>Piprahwa relics are<strong> classified as \u2018AA\u2019 antiquities under Indian law,<\/strong> <strong>prohibiting <\/strong>their <strong>removal or sale.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Further excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India<\/strong> between <strong>1971 and 1977 uncovered additional steatite caskets<\/strong> containing 22 sacred bone relics, which are now <strong>preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A part <\/strong>of the Piprahwa Relics was <strong>passed down for generations in the Pepp\u00e9 family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally slated for auction in Hong Kong in May 2025, the sacred artifacts were successfully<strong> secured and repatriated back to India <\/strong>through a public-private collaboration between the Government of India and the Godrej Industries Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/india\/ladakh-turns-spiritual-hub-as-buddha-relics-arrive-amid-fervour-1503587658.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/india\/ladakh-turns-spiritual-hub-as-buddha-relics-arrive-amid-fervour-1503587658.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \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>Consider the following statements regarding Platypus, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to South America.<\/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=\"1486\"\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_150_1486\"\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_150_1486\"\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_150_1486\"\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_150_1486\"\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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New fossils from South Australia reveal a new species of ancient platypus that still had teeth \u2013 something modern platypuses lost long ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Platypus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The platypus is a<strong> semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal endemic<\/strong> to <strong>eastern Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Platypuses occur in <strong>freshwater systems from tropical rainforest lowlands and plateaus <\/strong>of far northern Queensland <strong>to cold, high altitudes of Tasmania <\/strong>and the <strong>Australian Alps. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When not foraging, the platypus spends most of the time in its burrow in the bank of the river, creek, or a pond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>duck-billed<\/strong> platypus&#8217;s head and body grow to about 38 centimeters and its tail grows to about13 centimeters long.<\/li>\n<li>Platypus is well adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> streamline body <\/strong>and a <strong>broad, flat tail <\/strong>are covered with <strong>dense waterproof fur, <\/strong>which <strong>provides excellent thermal insulation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platypus propels itself through the water by using its<strong> front, short, webbed limbs,<\/strong> and the <strong>partially webbed hind feet<\/strong> act as rudders.<\/li>\n<li>It uses its<strong> tail for storage of fat reserves<\/strong> and the strong claws on its feet for burrowing and moving on land.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, <strong>males possess<\/strong> a horny spur on their ankles, which is connected to a <strong>venom gland<\/strong> in the upper leg, making the Platypus <strong>one of the few venomous mammals. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List: Near Threatened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/fossil-australia-platypus-species-obdurodon-insignis-reveals-it-once-had-teeth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/fossil-australia-platypus-species-obdurodon-insignis-reveals-it-once-had-teeth\/<\/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>New fossils from South Australia reveal a new species of ancient platypus that still had teeth \u2013 something modern platypuses lost long ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Platypus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The platypus is a<strong> semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal endemic<\/strong> to <strong>eastern Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Platypuses occur in <strong>freshwater systems from tropical rainforest lowlands and plateaus <\/strong>of far northern Queensland <strong>to cold, high altitudes of Tasmania <\/strong>and the <strong>Australian Alps. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When not foraging, the platypus spends most of the time in its burrow in the bank of the river, creek, or a pond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>duck-billed<\/strong> platypus&#8217;s head and body grow to about 38 centimeters and its tail grows to about13 centimeters long.<\/li>\n<li>Platypus is well adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> streamline body <\/strong>and a <strong>broad, flat tail <\/strong>are covered with <strong>dense waterproof fur, <\/strong>which <strong>provides excellent thermal insulation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platypus propels itself through the water by using its<strong> front, short, webbed limbs,<\/strong> and the <strong>partially webbed hind feet<\/strong> act as rudders.<\/li>\n<li>It uses its<strong> tail for storage of fat reserves<\/strong> and the strong claws on its feet for burrowing and moving on land.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, <strong>males possess<\/strong> a horny spur on their ankles, which is connected to a <strong>venom gland<\/strong> in the upper leg, making the Platypus <strong>one of the few venomous mammals. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List: Near Threatened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/fossil-australia-platypus-species-obdurodon-insignis-reveals-it-once-had-teeth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/fossil-australia-platypus-species-obdurodon-insignis-reveals-it-once-had-teeth\/<\/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                               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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 Mission SAKSHAM:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a sector-wide capacity-building and certification framework for urban co-operative banks (UCBs).<\/li>\n<li>It mainly targets\u00a0board members, senior management, heads of risk, compliance and audit functions of UCBs.<\/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=\"1487\"\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_150_1487\"\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_150_1487\"\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_150_1487\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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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 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor launched Mission SAKSHAM for Urban Co-operative Banks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The mission SAKSHAM (Sahakari Bank Kshamta Nirman) is a <strong>sector-wide capacity-building and certification <\/strong>framework <strong>for urban co-operative banks (UCBs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to enhance <strong>managerial and operational capabilities<\/strong>, improve compliance culture, and strengthen institutional resilience across UCBs.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>mission-mode, sector-wide<\/strong> and all-India <strong>capacity-building training initiative<\/strong> for UCBs, under which the RBI will conduct a large number of <strong>training programmes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Participant Goal:<\/strong>40 lakh individuals across the UCB sector nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target Groups:<\/strong> It targets\u00a0<strong>board members, senior management, heads of risk<\/strong>, compliance and audit functions, and employees working in IT functions and other critical areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Model:<\/strong> Blended learning (in-person and digital) with a focus on regional language accessibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Designed with the Umbrella Organisation for UCBs and State\/National Federations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Objective:<\/strong> To improve compliance culture and strengthen the financial health of cooperative institutions<\/li>\n<li>It focuses to establish a sustainable, self-reinforcing ecosystem for systemic stability and the healthy growth and <strong>development of the UCB sector.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor launched Mission SAKSHAM for Urban Co-operative Banks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The mission SAKSHAM (Sahakari Bank Kshamta Nirman) is a <strong>sector-wide capacity-building and certification <\/strong>framework <strong>for urban co-operative banks (UCBs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to enhance <strong>managerial and operational capabilities<\/strong>, improve compliance culture, and strengthen institutional resilience across UCBs.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>mission-mode, sector-wide<\/strong> and all-India <strong>capacity-building training initiative<\/strong> for UCBs, under which the RBI will conduct a large number of <strong>training programmes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Participant Goal:<\/strong>40 lakh individuals across the UCB sector nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target Groups:<\/strong> It targets\u00a0<strong>board members, senior management, heads of risk<\/strong>, compliance and audit functions, and employees working in IT functions and other critical areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Model:<\/strong> Blended learning (in-person and digital) with a focus on regional language accessibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> Designed with the Umbrella Organisation for UCBs and State\/National Federations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Objective:<\/strong> To improve compliance culture and strengthen the financial health of cooperative institutions<\/li>\n<li>It focuses to establish a sustainable, self-reinforcing ecosystem for systemic stability and the healthy growth and <strong>development of the UCB sector.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/finance\/news\/rbi-governor-launches-mission-saksham-for-urban-co-operative-banks-126042801303_1.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\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>Consider the following statements regarding Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It serves as a robust tool for evidence-based planning, performance monitoring, and incentivising Panchayati Raj Institutions.<\/li>\n<li>It is prepared by the NITI Aayog.<\/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=\"1488\"\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_150_1488\"\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_150_1488\"\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_150_1488\"\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_150_1488\"\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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the\u00a0Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for the FY Year 2023\u201324.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first <strong>nationwide data-driven framework<\/strong> to assess <strong>Gram Panchayat performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0serves as a robust tool for <strong>evidence-based planning<\/strong>, performance monitoring, and incentivising Panchayati Raj Institutions.<\/li>\n<li>It evaluates each of the more than <strong>5 lakh Gram Panchayats<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<li>It is built on the framework of <strong>Localization of Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong> (LSDGs), which consolidates the <strong>17 global SDGs<\/strong> into nine thematic areas relevant to Panchayati Raj Institutions.<\/li>\n<li>It used <strong>150 indicators and 230 data points<\/strong> spanning <strong>nine thematic areas<\/strong> under the <strong>Localization of Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong> (LSDGs) \u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Covering Poverty, Health, Child Welfare, Water, Environment, Infrastructure, Social Justice, Good Governance, and Women\u2019s Empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Based on their composite PAI scores, Gram Panchayats are <strong>classified into five performance categories <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Achiever (A+: 90 and above)<\/li>\n<li>Front Runner (A: 75 to below 90),<\/li>\n<li>Performer (B : 60 to below 75),<\/li>\n<li>Aspirant (C: 40 to below 60),<\/li>\n<li>Beginner (D: below 40)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is prepared by the Union <strong>Ministry of Panchayati Raj.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the\u00a0Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for the FY Year 2023\u201324.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first <strong>nationwide data-driven framework<\/strong> to assess <strong>Gram Panchayat performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0serves as a robust tool for <strong>evidence-based planning<\/strong>, performance monitoring, and incentivising Panchayati Raj Institutions.<\/li>\n<li>It evaluates each of the more than <strong>5 lakh Gram Panchayats<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<li>It is built on the framework of <strong>Localization of Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong> (LSDGs), which consolidates the <strong>17 global SDGs<\/strong> into nine thematic areas relevant to Panchayati Raj Institutions.<\/li>\n<li>It used <strong>150 indicators and 230 data points<\/strong> spanning <strong>nine thematic areas<\/strong> under the <strong>Localization of Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong> (LSDGs) \u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Covering Poverty, Health, Child Welfare, Water, Environment, Infrastructure, Social Justice, Good Governance, and Women\u2019s Empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Based on their composite PAI scores, Gram Panchayats are <strong>classified into five performance categories <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Achiever (A+: 90 and above)<\/li>\n<li>Front Runner (A: 75 to below 90),<\/li>\n<li>Performer (B : 60 to below 75),<\/li>\n<li>Aspirant (C: 40 to below 60),<\/li>\n<li>Beginner (D: below 40)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is prepared by the Union <strong>Ministry of Panchayati Raj.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256616&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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                  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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 Kyrgyzstan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a landlocked mountainous country located in Central Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Kazakhstan and China.<\/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=\"1489\"\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_150_1489\"\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_150_1489\"\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_150_1489\"\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_150_1489\"\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 Minister\u00a0of Defence addressed the SCO Defence Ministers\u2019 Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is a <strong>landlocked <\/strong>mountainous <strong>country in Central Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by four nations; <strong>Kazakhstan<\/strong> (north), <strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong> (west), <strong>Tajikistan <\/strong>(south), and <strong>China <\/strong>(east).<\/li>\n<li>It is occasionally referred <strong>as \u201cthe Switzerland of Central Asia\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Bishkek<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Kyrgyzstan:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>The <strong>climate is continental<\/strong> and varies according to the altitude. The winters are cold, often freezing, and the summers warm and sunny.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak: <\/strong>The highest point in Kyrgyzstan <strong>Victory Peak,<\/strong> standing at an elevation of 7,439 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong>Syr Darya, Naryn, Chu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Issyk-Kul,<\/strong> the second-largest saline lake in the world is located here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium, alongside deposits of gold and rare earth metals.<\/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:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Minister\u00a0of Defence addressed the SCO Defence Ministers\u2019 Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is a <strong>landlocked <\/strong>mountainous <strong>country in Central Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by four nations; <strong>Kazakhstan<\/strong> (north), <strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong> (west), <strong>Tajikistan <\/strong>(south), and <strong>China <\/strong>(east).<\/li>\n<li>It is occasionally referred <strong>as \u201cthe Switzerland of Central Asia\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Bishkek<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Kyrgyzstan:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>The <strong>climate is continental<\/strong> and varies according to the altitude. The winters are cold, often freezing, and the summers warm and sunny.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak: <\/strong>The highest point in Kyrgyzstan <strong>Victory Peak,<\/strong> standing at an elevation of 7,439 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong>Syr Darya, Naryn, Chu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Issyk-Kul,<\/strong> the second-largest saline lake in the world is located here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It consists of coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium, alongside deposits of gold and rare earth metals.<\/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:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/terror-has-no-theology-or-nationality-rajnath-singh-in-kyrgyzstan-on-operation-sindoor-101777427075586.html<\/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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/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 Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first indigenous helicopter-launched anti-ship missile.<\/li>\n<li>It uses a liquid propulsion booster and long-burn sustainer.<\/li>\n<li>It supports fire-and-forget operation in all weather conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1490\"\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_150_1490\"\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_150_1490\"\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_150_1490\"\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_150_1490\"\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>Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is India\u2019s <strong>first indigenous helicopter-launched anti-ship missile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>developed as a replacement<\/strong> for the ageing <strong>British-origin Sea Eagle missile<\/strong> currently used by naval Sea King helicopters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developed By:<\/strong> It has been developed by Hyderabad-based <strong>Research Center Imarat<\/strong> in collaboration with other<strong> DRDO laboratories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of <\/strong><strong>Naval Anti-ship Missile Short Range:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses a <strong>solid propulsion<\/strong> booster and long-burn sustainer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It has a <strong>range of 55 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports fire-and-forget operation<\/strong> in all weather conditions and at all hours.<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with advanced subsystems including a state-of-the-art seeker, integrated avionics, <strong>fibre-optic gyroscope-based inertial navigation system<\/strong>, radio altimeter, and a high-bandwidth two-way data link.<\/li>\n<li>The system also incorporates <strong>advanced control and guidance algorithms<\/strong> and <strong>jet-vane control technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features advanced,<strong> low-level sea-skimming,<\/strong> a precise waterline hit capability, a critical feature designed to maximise damage to enemy vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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>Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is India\u2019s <strong>first indigenous helicopter-launched anti-ship missile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>developed as a replacement<\/strong> for the ageing <strong>British-origin Sea Eagle missile<\/strong> currently used by naval Sea King helicopters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developed By:<\/strong> It has been developed by Hyderabad-based <strong>Research Center Imarat<\/strong> in collaboration with other<strong> DRDO laboratories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of <\/strong><strong>Naval Anti-ship Missile Short Range:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses a <strong>solid propulsion<\/strong> booster and long-burn sustainer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It has a <strong>range of 55 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports fire-and-forget operation<\/strong> in all weather conditions and at all hours.<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with advanced subsystems including a state-of-the-art seeker, integrated avionics, <strong>fibre-optic gyroscope-based inertial navigation system<\/strong>, radio altimeter, and a high-bandwidth two-way data link.<\/li>\n<li>The system also incorporates <strong>advanced control and guidance algorithms<\/strong> and <strong>jet-vane control technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features advanced,<strong> low-level sea-skimming,<\/strong> a precise waterline hit capability, a critical feature designed to maximise damage to enemy vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256722&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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; 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(Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region)is a <strong>multilateral military exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> first edition <\/strong>of exercise which<strong> will<\/strong> be held in Umroi,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Countries:<\/strong> It include 11 friendly countries Laos, Myanmar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, Maldives, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bhutan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to strengthen <strong>defence cooperation, enhance interoperability<\/strong>, and build mutual trust among participating nations.<\/li>\n<li>It reflects a shared <strong>commitment to collective security and regional stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Focus of Exercise Pragati:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It centers on <strong>counter-insurgency<\/strong> and <strong>counter-terrorism operations<\/strong>, emphasising joint training and defence diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of India\u2019s growing defence engagement with its neighbouring and Indian Ocean region nations, focusing on <strong>building capacity and shared operational capabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will mark a shift in the Indian Army training from <strong>bilateral to consortium-style engagements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Besides war games, a key component of the event is a <strong>two-day industry exposition<\/strong>, highlighting the Indian Army&#8217;s capabilities and <strong>fostering industrial partnerships with ASEAN nations. <\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/<\/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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Army is set to host military delegations to the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise \u2018Pragati\u2019 at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>PRAGATI<\/strong> (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region)is a <strong>multilateral military exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> first edition <\/strong>of exercise which<strong> will<\/strong> be held in Umroi,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Countries:<\/strong> It include 11 friendly countries Laos, Myanmar, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Nepal, Maldives, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bhutan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to strengthen <strong>defence cooperation, enhance interoperability<\/strong>, and build mutual trust among participating nations.<\/li>\n<li>It reflects a shared <strong>commitment to collective security and regional stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Focus of Exercise Pragati:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It centers on <strong>counter-insurgency<\/strong> and <strong>counter-terrorism operations<\/strong>, emphasising joint training and defence diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of India\u2019s growing defence engagement with its neighbouring and Indian Ocean region nations, focusing on <strong>building capacity and shared operational capabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will mark a shift in the Indian Army training from <strong>bilateral to consortium-style engagements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Besides war games, a key component of the event is a <strong>two-day industry exposition<\/strong>, highlighting the Indian Army&#8217;s capabilities and <strong>fostering industrial partnerships with ASEAN nations. <\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/indian-army-to-host-11-nations-for-multilateral-exercise-pragati-in-meghalaya\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            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