{"id":103438,"date":"2026-05-14T17:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=103438"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T12:00:27","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-14-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-14-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 14 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_159\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 14 May 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>Qom, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1572\"\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_159_1572\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Egypt                                            <\/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_159_1572\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Japan                                            <\/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_159_1572\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Saudi Arabia                                            <\/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_159_1572\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Iran                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qom is home to one of the largest Indian communities in Iran with over 3,000 to 3,500 nationals, many of them students enrolled in religious seminaries and universities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Qom:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the<strong> capital of Qom province<\/strong>, <strong>north-central Iran. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as a <strong>link between<\/strong> the <strong>central provinces of Iran and Tehran. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is primarily known for its significance as the<strong> center of Shia Islamic scholarship<\/strong> and theology.<\/li>\n<li>Qom <strong>became a center of Shi\u2019ite Islam in the 8th century<\/strong> AD and a place of pilgrimage in the 17th century.<\/li>\n<li>It is home to many <strong>important religious sites<\/strong>, including the <strong>Shrine of Fatima Masumeh, <\/strong>which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Iran.<\/li>\n<li>The city is the site of the<strong> largest theological college in Iran<\/strong> and a <strong>petroleum distribution center,<\/strong> with petrochemical, cement, textile, and other industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It was at Qom<\/strong> that the <strong>Iranian army surrendered to Islamic revolutionary militia in 1979.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Following the Islamic Revolution i<\/strong>n Iran early in 1979, the revolution\u2019s principal figure, the <strong>Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini,<\/strong> again <strong>took up residence in Qom,<\/strong> from where he <strong>ruled the Islamic republic <\/strong>until his death in 1989.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/in-irans-holy-city-of-qom-indian-volunteers-serve-sharbat-amid-war-fears-and-protests\/article70975038.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/in-irans-holy-city-of-qom-indian-volunteers-serve-sharbat-amid-war-fears-and-protests\/article70975038.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qom is home to one of the largest Indian communities in Iran with over 3,000 to 3,500 nationals, many of them students enrolled in religious seminaries and universities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Qom:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the<strong> capital of Qom province<\/strong>, <strong>north-central Iran. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as a <strong>link between<\/strong> the <strong>central provinces of Iran and Tehran. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is primarily known for its significance as the<strong> center of Shia Islamic scholarship<\/strong> and theology.<\/li>\n<li>Qom <strong>became a center of Shi\u2019ite Islam in the 8th century<\/strong> AD and a place of pilgrimage in the 17th century.<\/li>\n<li>It is home to many <strong>important religious sites<\/strong>, including the <strong>Shrine of Fatima Masumeh, <\/strong>which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Iran.<\/li>\n<li>The city is the site of the<strong> largest theological college in Iran<\/strong> and a <strong>petroleum distribution center,<\/strong> with petrochemical, cement, textile, and other industries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It was at Qom<\/strong> that the <strong>Iranian army surrendered to Islamic revolutionary militia in 1979.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Following the Islamic Revolution i<\/strong>n Iran early in 1979, the revolution\u2019s principal figure, the <strong>Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini,<\/strong> again <strong>took up residence in Qom,<\/strong> from where he <strong>ruled the Islamic republic <\/strong>until his death in 1989.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/in-irans-holy-city-of-qom-indian-volunteers-serve-sharbat-amid-war-fears-and-protests\/article70975038.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/in-irans-holy-city-of-qom-indian-volunteers-serve-sharbat-amid-war-fears-and-protests\/article70975038.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n          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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 \u2018Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1573\"\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_159_1573\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rare medicinal plants found in the Western Ghats.                                            <\/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_159_1573\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Newly discovered spider species from Northeast India.                                            <\/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_159_1573\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Endangered freshwater fish species from the Brahmaputra River.                                            <\/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_159_1573\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Endangered butterfly species endemic to the Eastern Ghats.                                            <\/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 Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered two new spider species named Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are two newly discovered <strong>spider species<\/strong> from the <strong>genus Psechrus<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Psechrus are a group of spiders belonging to the family Psechridae, commonly known for <strong>constructing large horizontal sheet webs in moist forest habitats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Both species were <strong>discovered in Nagaland<\/strong> and named after the local villages where they were first documented \u2014 Ntu and Phenshunyu.<\/li>\n<li>They exhibit several specialized anatomical characteristics associated with life in humid forest ecosystems:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elongated and dorsoventrally flattened body structures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Exceptionally <strong>long anterior legs adapted for environmental sensing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fine sensory hair structures<\/strong> aiding vibration detection.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded web-building behavior suited to dense vegetation zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Such traits are considered<strong> adaptive advantages for navigating dimly lit forest microhabitats<\/strong> where <strong>tactile and vibrational perception<\/strong> become essential for survival.<\/li>\n<li>The spiders <strong>construct expansive horizontal sheet-like webs <\/strong>that function both as <strong>prey-capture systems <\/strong>and<strong> environmental monitoring platforms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>male Psechrus himalayanus<\/strong> was <strong>observed sharing a web with Psechrus phenshunyu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This behavior, known as a <strong>heterospecific association,<\/strong> is <strong>extremely rare among spiders <\/strong>because most spider species exhibit territorial or cannibalistic tendencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolkata\/zsi-discovers-2-new-spider-species-in-ne\/articleshow\/131076608.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolkata\/zsi-discovers-2-new-spider-species-in-ne\/articleshow\/131076608.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered two new spider species named Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are two newly discovered <strong>spider species<\/strong> from the <strong>genus Psechrus<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Psechrus are a group of spiders belonging to the family Psechridae, commonly known for <strong>constructing large horizontal sheet webs in moist forest habitats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Both species were <strong>discovered in Nagaland<\/strong> and named after the local villages where they were first documented \u2014 Ntu and Phenshunyu.<\/li>\n<li>They exhibit several specialized anatomical characteristics associated with life in humid forest ecosystems:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elongated and dorsoventrally flattened body structures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Exceptionally <strong>long anterior legs adapted for environmental sensing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fine sensory hair structures<\/strong> aiding vibration detection.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded web-building behavior suited to dense vegetation zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Such traits are considered<strong> adaptive advantages for navigating dimly lit forest microhabitats<\/strong> where <strong>tactile and vibrational perception<\/strong> become essential for survival.<\/li>\n<li>The spiders <strong>construct expansive horizontal sheet-like webs <\/strong>that function both as <strong>prey-capture systems <\/strong>and<strong> environmental monitoring platforms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>male Psechrus himalayanus<\/strong> was <strong>observed sharing a web with Psechrus phenshunyu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This behavior, known as a <strong>heterospecific association,<\/strong> is <strong>extremely rare among spiders <\/strong>because most spider species exhibit territorial or cannibalistic tendencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolkata\/zsi-discovers-2-new-spider-species-in-ne\/articleshow\/131076608.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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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 Thadou tribe primarily resides in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1574\"\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_159_1574\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_159_1574\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_159_1574\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Manipur                                            <\/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_159_1574\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Jharkhand                                            <\/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>Three Thadou Tribe Church Leaders were shot dead and several others injured after unidentified armed men ambushed their vehicles in Manipur&#8217;s Kangpokpi district recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Thadou Tribe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are an <strong>indigenous people <\/strong>residing <strong>primarily <\/strong>in the State of <strong>Manipur <\/strong>in India, as well as in the surrounding regions encompassing parts of<strong> other Northeastern Indian States<\/strong> and <strong>neighbouring Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In Manipur,<\/strong> they primarily live in the <strong>hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Thadous are the second-largest tribe in Manipur, preceded only by the Meiteis, or Manipuris.<\/li>\n<li>According to the 2011 census, the total Thadou population in Manipur was 190,595.<\/li>\n<li>The Thadou <strong>share many cultural affinities<\/strong> with the many other <strong>tribal groups who live near them. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Thadous share a <strong>common culture with all the Chin-Kuki-Mizo community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: The Thadou language belongs to the <strong>Tibeto-Burman family <\/strong>of the Sino-Tibetan languages.<\/li>\n<li>Thadou <strong>settlements <\/strong>are <strong>located in forests<\/strong>. Sites on the tops of ridges or just below ridges are preferred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Villages <\/strong>are <strong>not arranged according to an established urban plan,<\/strong> and there is no marking of the perimeter of a village.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> village chief\u2019s house <\/strong>is usually the <strong>largest dwelling within the village. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Outside it, there is a platform upon which men gather to discuss matters of importance and to mediate disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They practice <strong>subsistence activities<\/strong> including <strong>animal domestication, cultivation<\/strong>, hunting, and fishing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jhum (slash-and-burn) agriculture<\/strong> is predominant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious Beliefs: <\/strong>The Thadou tribe traditionally practiced an animistic religion centered on nature spirits and a supreme god, Pathen, but <strong>today, almost all Thadou people are Christians.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Festival<\/strong>: The <strong>Hun-Thadou <\/strong>cultural festival is an annual celebration of this community, which is celebrated at the arrival of the New Year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/manipur-violence-3-church-leaders-shot-dead-in-manipurs-kangpokpi-11488457\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/manipur-violence-3-church-leaders-shot-dead-in-manipurs-kangpokpi-11488457<\/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>Three Thadou Tribe Church Leaders were shot dead and several others injured after unidentified armed men ambushed their vehicles in Manipur&#8217;s Kangpokpi district recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Thadou Tribe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are an <strong>indigenous people <\/strong>residing <strong>primarily <\/strong>in the State of <strong>Manipur <\/strong>in India, as well as in the surrounding regions encompassing parts of<strong> other Northeastern Indian States<\/strong> and <strong>neighbouring Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In Manipur,<\/strong> they primarily live in the <strong>hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Thadous are the second-largest tribe in Manipur, preceded only by the Meiteis, or Manipuris.<\/li>\n<li>According to the 2011 census, the total Thadou population in Manipur was 190,595.<\/li>\n<li>The Thadou <strong>share many cultural affinities<\/strong> with the many other <strong>tribal groups who live near them. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Thadous share a <strong>common culture with all the Chin-Kuki-Mizo community.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: The Thadou language belongs to the <strong>Tibeto-Burman family <\/strong>of the Sino-Tibetan languages.<\/li>\n<li>Thadou <strong>settlements <\/strong>are <strong>located in forests<\/strong>. Sites on the tops of ridges or just below ridges are preferred.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Villages <\/strong>are <strong>not arranged according to an established urban plan,<\/strong> and there is no marking of the perimeter of a village.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> village chief\u2019s house <\/strong>is usually the <strong>largest dwelling within the village. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Outside it, there is a platform upon which men gather to discuss matters of importance and to mediate disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>They practice <strong>subsistence activities<\/strong> including <strong>animal domestication, cultivation<\/strong>, hunting, and fishing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jhum (slash-and-burn) agriculture<\/strong> is predominant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious Beliefs: <\/strong>The Thadou tribe traditionally practiced an animistic religion centered on nature spirits and a supreme god, Pathen, but <strong>today, almost all Thadou people are Christians.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Festival<\/strong>: The <strong>Hun-Thadou <\/strong>cultural festival is an annual celebration of this community, which is celebrated at the arrival of the New Year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/manipur-violence-3-church-leaders-shot-dead-in-manipurs-kangpokpi-11488457\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/manipur-violence-3-church-leaders-shot-dead-in-manipurs-kangpokpi-11488457<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Cacti:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are plants known for thick, fleshy stems and spines.<\/li>\n<li>They are primarily native to Central Asia and the Middle East.<\/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=\"1575\"\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_159_1575\"\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_159_1575\"\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_159_1575\"\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_159_1575\"\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<h2>New research reveals that cacti create new species surprisingly quickly, despite their slow-growing reputation.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Cacti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cacti are a type of <strong>plant <\/strong>that is known for its<strong> thick, fleshy stem and its spines. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are nearly <strong>2,000 species <\/strong>and 139 genera.<\/li>\n<li>These plants are <strong>native to the deserts of North and South America <\/strong>and have <strong>adapted to the dry, hot climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cacti come in a wide <strong>variety of shapes and sizes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most unique things about cacti is their ability to <strong>store large amounts of water in their stems. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This adaptation helps them to<strong> survive in desert conditions<\/strong> where water is scarce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it rains,<\/strong> cacti<strong> absorb water through their roots<\/strong> and <strong>store it in their stems. <\/strong>This water is<strong> used by the plant during dry periods. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>stem <\/strong>is <strong>covered in a layer of protection <\/strong>that<strong> helps prevent evaporation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cacti also have <strong>specialized roots<\/strong> that are <strong>able to absorb water quickly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>shape <\/strong>of a cactus also plays a <strong>role in its water-saving abilities. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most cacti have a columnar shape<\/strong>, which means that they have a<strong> narrow base and a wide top. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This shape <strong>allows the plant to minimize its surface area <\/strong>so that less water is lost through evaporation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two main types of cacti<\/strong>: opuntias and columnar cacti.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opuntias<\/strong>, also called <strong>prickly pears<\/strong>, are cacti that have <strong>flat, fleshy pads instead of the traditional cylindrical stem. <\/strong>These plants are <strong>covered in spines, <\/strong>and they produce small, <strong>edible fruits. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Columnar cacti,<\/strong> on the other hand, have a <strong>tall, straight stem<\/strong> with <strong>ridges running up and down<\/strong> its length.\n<ul>\n<li>These cacti often grow to be <strong>quite large,<\/strong> and are home to many species of animals in their native habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cacti <\/strong>can be<strong> distinguished from other succulent plants <\/strong>by the <strong>presence of areoles<\/strong>, <strong>small cushionlike structures with trichomes <\/strong>(plant hairs) and, in almost all species, <strong>spines <\/strong>or barbed bristles (glochids).\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Areoles <\/strong>are <strong>modified branches<\/strong>, from which flowers, more branches, and leaves (when present) may grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/05\/260512202347.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/05\/260512202347.htm<\/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<h2>New research reveals that cacti create new species surprisingly quickly, despite their slow-growing reputation.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Cacti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cacti are a type of <strong>plant <\/strong>that is known for its<strong> thick, fleshy stem and its spines. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are nearly <strong>2,000 species <\/strong>and 139 genera.<\/li>\n<li>These plants are <strong>native to the deserts of North and South America <\/strong>and have <strong>adapted to the dry, hot climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cacti come in a wide <strong>variety of shapes and sizes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most unique things about cacti is their ability to <strong>store large amounts of water in their stems. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This adaptation helps them to<strong> survive in desert conditions<\/strong> where water is scarce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When it rains,<\/strong> cacti<strong> absorb water through their roots<\/strong> and <strong>store it in their stems. <\/strong>This water is<strong> used by the plant during dry periods. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>stem <\/strong>is <strong>covered in a layer of protection <\/strong>that<strong> helps prevent evaporation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cacti also have <strong>specialized roots<\/strong> that are <strong>able to absorb water quickly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>shape <\/strong>of a cactus also plays a <strong>role in its water-saving abilities. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most cacti have a columnar shape<\/strong>, which means that they have a<strong> narrow base and a wide top. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This shape <strong>allows the plant to minimize its surface area <\/strong>so that less water is lost through evaporation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two main types of cacti<\/strong>: opuntias and columnar cacti.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opuntias<\/strong>, also called <strong>prickly pears<\/strong>, are cacti that have <strong>flat, fleshy pads instead of the traditional cylindrical stem. <\/strong>These plants are <strong>covered in spines, <\/strong>and they produce small, <strong>edible fruits. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Columnar cacti,<\/strong> on the other hand, have a <strong>tall, straight stem<\/strong> with <strong>ridges running up and down<\/strong> its length.\n<ul>\n<li>These cacti often grow to be <strong>quite large,<\/strong> and are home to many species of animals in their native habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cacti <\/strong>can be<strong> distinguished from other succulent plants <\/strong>by the <strong>presence of areoles<\/strong>, <strong>small cushionlike structures with trichomes <\/strong>(plant hairs) and, in almost all species, <strong>spines <\/strong>or barbed bristles (glochids).\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Areoles <\/strong>are <strong>modified branches<\/strong>, from which flowers, more branches, and leaves (when present) may grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/05\/260512202347.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/05\/260512202347.htm<\/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 Lake Tahoe, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a large freshwater lake located in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>It is surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains.<\/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=\"1576\"\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_159_1576\"\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_159_1576\"\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_159_1576\"\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_159_1576\"\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>Lake Tahoe residents are the latest community to fight back against AI data centers after thousands of people have been told their power could be cut off to supply new projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lake Tahoe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a large <strong>freshwater lake<\/strong> that is <strong>surrounded by <\/strong>the majestic <strong>Sierra Nevada mountain range<\/strong> and straddles the <strong>boundary between the US states of California and Nevada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a crystal-blue lake situated at an elevation of 1,897 m above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>highest lake in the United States<\/strong> as well as<strong> North America\u2019s largest alpine lake. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is about 35 km long and has a maximum width of 19 km.<\/li>\n<li>Lake Tahoe, with a water volume of 150 km<sup>3, <\/sup>is the <strong>largest lake in the United States after the Great Lakes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With a maximum depth of 501 m and an average depth of 300 m, the lake is considered the<strong> second-deepest lake in the US<\/strong> and the world\u2019s 16th-deepest lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>63 tributaries drain<\/strong> into Lake Tahoe. The lake\u2019s <strong>only outlet is the Truckee River<\/strong> that is situated in California\u2019s Tahoe City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/lake-tahoe-energy-source-ai-data-centers-b2975802.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/lake-tahoe-energy-source-ai-data-centers-b2975802.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lake Tahoe residents are the latest community to fight back against AI data centers after thousands of people have been told their power could be cut off to supply new projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lake Tahoe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a large <strong>freshwater lake<\/strong> that is <strong>surrounded by <\/strong>the majestic <strong>Sierra Nevada mountain range<\/strong> and straddles the <strong>boundary between the US states of California and Nevada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a crystal-blue lake situated at an elevation of 1,897 m above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>highest lake in the United States<\/strong> as well as<strong> North America\u2019s largest alpine lake. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is about 35 km long and has a maximum width of 19 km.<\/li>\n<li>Lake Tahoe, with a water volume of 150 km<sup>3, <\/sup>is the <strong>largest lake in the United States after the Great Lakes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With a maximum depth of 501 m and an average depth of 300 m, the lake is considered the<strong> second-deepest lake in the US<\/strong> and the world\u2019s 16th-deepest lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>63 tributaries drain<\/strong> into Lake Tahoe. The lake\u2019s <strong>only outlet is the Truckee River<\/strong> that is situated in California\u2019s Tahoe City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/lake-tahoe-energy-source-ai-data-centers-b2975802.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/lake-tahoe-energy-source-ai-data-centers-b2975802.html<\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Coal Gasification:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a thermo-chemical process that converts coal into syngas.<\/li>\n<li>It is considered as a cleaner option compared to the burning of coal.<\/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=\"1577\"\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_159_1577\"\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_159_1577\"\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_159_1577\"\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_159_1577\"\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 cabinet approved \u20b937,500 crore package to boost coal gasification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>thermo-chemical process<\/strong> that converts <strong>coal into syngas.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A synthetic gas composed mainly of <strong>carbon monoxide<\/strong> (CO), <strong>hydrogen<\/strong> (H<strong>\u2082), carbon dioxide<\/strong> (CO\u2082), <strong>methane <\/strong>(CH\u2084), and <strong>water vapour<\/strong> (H\u2082O).<\/li>\n<li>Coal is reacted at high temperatures (1000\u20131400\u00b0C) with a <strong>controlled amount of oxygen<\/strong> <strong>and steam,<\/strong> producing syngas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process of Coal Gasification:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Coal is finely crushed to increase surface area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gasification reactor:<\/strong> The powdered coal is fed into a reactor with limited oxygen\/air and steam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical reactions:<\/strong> Coal breaks down into syngas components due to <strong>partial oxidation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gas cleaning:<\/strong> Impurities like tar, sulfur, and dust are removed from raw syngas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of coal Gasification:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Coal gasification can help <strong>address<\/strong><strong>local pollution problems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>considered a cleaner option<\/strong> compared to the burning of coal.<\/li>\n<li>It will help in <strong>reducing reliance on imports<\/strong> of natural gas, methanol, ammonia and other essential product.<\/li>\n<li>It has the potential to alleviate the environmental burden by reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/govt-approves-incentive-for-coal-gasification-projects-with-outlay-of-37500-crore\/article70973990.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/govt-approves-incentive-for-coal-gasification-projects-with-outlay-of-37500-crore\/article70973990.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/govt-approves-incentive-for-coal-gasification-projects-with-outlay-of-37500-crore\/article70973990.ece<\/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 cabinet approved \u20b937,500 crore package to boost coal gasification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>thermo-chemical process<\/strong> that converts <strong>coal into syngas.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A synthetic gas composed mainly of <strong>carbon monoxide<\/strong> (CO), <strong>hydrogen<\/strong> (H<strong>\u2082), carbon dioxide<\/strong> (CO\u2082), <strong>methane <\/strong>(CH\u2084), and <strong>water vapour<\/strong> (H\u2082O).<\/li>\n<li>Coal is reacted at high temperatures (1000\u20131400\u00b0C) with a <strong>controlled amount of oxygen<\/strong> <strong>and steam,<\/strong> producing syngas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process of Coal Gasification:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> Coal is finely crushed to increase surface area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gasification reactor:<\/strong> The powdered coal is fed into a reactor with limited oxygen\/air and steam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical reactions:<\/strong> Coal breaks down into syngas components due to <strong>partial oxidation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gas cleaning:<\/strong> Impurities like tar, sulfur, and dust are removed from raw syngas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of coal Gasification:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Coal gasification can help <strong>address<\/strong><strong>local pollution problems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>considered a cleaner option<\/strong> compared to the burning of coal.<\/li>\n<li>It will help in <strong>reducing reliance on imports<\/strong> of natural gas, methanol, ammonia and other essential product.<\/li>\n<li>It has the potential to alleviate the environmental burden by reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/govt-approves-incentive-for-coal-gasification-projects-with-outlay-of-37500-crore\/article70973990.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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<span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Intellectual Property Catalyst Initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is designed to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem that supports the full innovation lifecycle.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.<\/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=\"1578\"\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_159_1578\"\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_159_1578\"\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_159_1578\"\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_159_1578\"\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 Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India launched Intellectual Property Catalyst Initiative IP Catalyst initiative along with its digital platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is being <strong>implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune,<\/strong> supported by the <strong>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>create a comprehensive digital ecosystem<\/strong> that supports the full innovation lifecycle \u2014 from <strong>research and patent creation<\/strong> to commercialization, licensing and market deployment.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>bridge the gap between publicly funded R&amp;D<\/strong> and industry adoption by enabling stronger collaboration among MeitY organizations, startups, MSMEs, academia, and industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features and support under IP Catalyst:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides financial <strong>support for IP filing for MeitY<\/strong> organizations and grantee institutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>It helps in international patent filing support<\/strong> for startups and MSMEs<\/li>\n<li><strong>It gives unified digital access to technology<\/strong> commercialization and IP support services<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP valuation<\/strong> and commercialization support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology transfer<\/strong> and licensing facilitation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry\u2013academia\u2013startup collaboration<\/strong> opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Access to MeitY-supported technologies and indigenous solutions<\/li>\n<li>Support for prototype-to-product development and market deployment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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=2260532&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260532&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260532&#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 Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India launched Intellectual Property Catalyst Initiative IP Catalyst initiative along with its digital platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is being <strong>implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune,<\/strong> supported by the <strong>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>create a comprehensive digital ecosystem<\/strong> that supports the full innovation lifecycle \u2014 from <strong>research and patent creation<\/strong> to commercialization, licensing and market deployment.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>bridge the gap between publicly funded R&amp;D<\/strong> and industry adoption by enabling stronger collaboration among MeitY organizations, startups, MSMEs, academia, and industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features and support under IP Catalyst:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides financial <strong>support for IP filing for MeitY<\/strong> organizations and grantee institutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>It helps in international patent filing support<\/strong> for startups and MSMEs<\/li>\n<li><strong>It gives unified digital access to technology<\/strong> commercialization and IP support services<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP valuation<\/strong> and commercialization support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology transfer<\/strong> and licensing facilitation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry\u2013academia\u2013startup collaboration<\/strong> opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Access to MeitY-supported technologies and indigenous solutions<\/li>\n<li>Support for prototype-to-product development and market deployment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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=2260532&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260532&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2260532&#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: 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Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Directorate General of Foreign Trade:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is responsible for the\u00a0formulation and implementation\u00a0of India\u2019s\u00a0Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).<\/li>\n<li>It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/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=\"1579\"\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_159_1579\"\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_159_1579\"\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_159_1579\"\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_159_1579\"\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 Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) prohibited export of raw, white and refined sugar with immediate effect till September 30 amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)\u00a0is an\u00a0<strong>attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate: <\/strong>It is responsible for the\u00a0<strong>formulation and implementation<\/strong>of <strong>India\u2019s\u00a0Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Before 1991, DGFT was known as the\u00a0<strong>Chief Controller of Imports &amp; Exports (CCI&amp;E).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Post-liberalisation, it was restructured as DGFT to act as a\u00a0trade facilitator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong> It is <strong>located in\u00a0New Delhi,<\/strong> it operates through a\u00a0network of 24 regional offices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Functions of DGFT:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It implements <strong>India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy<\/strong> (Exim Policy)\u00a0by issuing various\u00a0schemes,\u00a0licenses, and\u00a0notifications.<\/li>\n<li>It issues the\u00a0<strong>Importer Exporter Code<\/strong> (IEC)\u2014a\u00a010-digit unique code\u00a0mandatory for all Indian importers and exporters.<\/li>\n<li>It regulates transit of goods\u00a0across Indian borders as per\u00a0bilateral treaties.<\/li>\n<li>It grants permissions for\u00a0free export items\u00a0listed in\u00a0Schedule 2\u00a0of the export policy.<\/li>\n<li>It sets\u00a0standard input-output norms\u00a0to define the quantity of inputs allowed for the export of a specified quantity of output.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates\u00a0regional trade promotion, especially with\u00a0neighbouring countries.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/<\/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 Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) prohibited export of raw, white and refined sugar with immediate effect till September 30 amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)\u00a0is an\u00a0<strong>attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate: <\/strong>It is responsible for the\u00a0<strong>formulation and implementation<\/strong>of <strong>India\u2019s\u00a0Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Before 1991, DGFT was known as the\u00a0<strong>Chief Controller of Imports &amp; Exports (CCI&amp;E).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Post-liberalisation, it was restructured as DGFT to act as a\u00a0trade facilitator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong> It is <strong>located in\u00a0New Delhi,<\/strong> it operates through a\u00a0network of 24 regional offices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Functions of DGFT:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It implements <strong>India\u2019s Foreign Trade Policy<\/strong> (Exim Policy)\u00a0by issuing various\u00a0schemes,\u00a0licenses, and\u00a0notifications.<\/li>\n<li>It issues the\u00a0<strong>Importer Exporter Code<\/strong> (IEC)\u2014a\u00a010-digit unique code\u00a0mandatory for all Indian importers and exporters.<\/li>\n<li>It regulates transit of goods\u00a0across Indian borders as per\u00a0bilateral treaties.<\/li>\n<li>It grants permissions for\u00a0free export items\u00a0listed in\u00a0Schedule 2\u00a0of the export policy.<\/li>\n<li>It sets\u00a0standard input-output norms\u00a0to define the quantity of inputs allowed for the export of a specified quantity of output.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates\u00a0regional trade promotion, especially with\u00a0neighbouring countries.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/amid-west-asia-crisis-government-bans-sugar-exports-until-september-30-10688255\/lite\/<\/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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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 National Sports Development Fund, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was established under the Charitable Endowments Act 1890.<\/li>\n<li>It is funded by donations from the public and private sectors and also Non-Resident Indians.<\/li>\n<li>It is managed by a Council headed by the Prime Minister of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1580\"\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_159_1580\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only ne                                            <\/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_159_1580\"\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_159_1580\"\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_159_1580\"\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>\u00a0Recently, it was revealed through the Right To Information (RTI) Act that Contributions to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) have more than halved in three years between 2023-24 to\u00a02025-26.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established in 1998 under the <strong>Charitable Endowments Act 1890.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To impart momentum and flexibility to <strong>assisting the cause of sports.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of NSDF:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote of sports in general and specific sports disciplines and individual sports persons in particular for achieving excellence at the National and of International level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>impart special training and coaching<\/strong> in relevant sports disciplines to sports persons, coaches and sports specialists.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>construct and maintain infrastructure<\/strong> for promotion of sports and games<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>supply sports equipment<\/strong> to organizations and individuals for promotion of sports and games<\/li>\n<li>To identify problems and take up <strong>research and development<\/strong> studies for providing support to excellence in sports<\/li>\n<li>To promote international cooperation, in particular, exchanges which may promote the development of sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management and Administration of<\/strong> <strong>NSDF:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Council of NSDF: <\/strong>The Fund is managed by a <strong>Council constituted by the Central Government<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chairperson of the Council:<\/strong> Union Minister of Sports<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It includes senior <strong>Officers of the Department of Sports<\/strong>, <strong>Chairman &amp; Managing Directors of Private and Public Sector Companies<\/strong> \/ Corporations, representatives of Sports Promotion Boards, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The Council decides all policy matters relating to the Fund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Executive Committee: <\/strong>Day-to-day operations and grant approvals are handled by <strong>a six-member executive committee chaired by the Sports Secretary.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contribution to NSDF:<\/strong> It is funded by donations from the <strong>public and private sectors<\/strong>, <strong>Non-Resident Indians<\/strong> (NRIs), and <strong>charities or non-profits,<\/strong> with contributions from the Government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/<\/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>\u00a0Recently, it was revealed through the Right To Information (RTI) Act that Contributions to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) have more than halved in three years between 2023-24 to\u00a02025-26.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established in 1998 under the <strong>Charitable Endowments Act 1890.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To impart momentum and flexibility to <strong>assisting the cause of sports.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of NSDF:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote of sports in general and specific sports disciplines and individual sports persons in particular for achieving excellence at the National and of International level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>impart special training and coaching<\/strong> in relevant sports disciplines to sports persons, coaches and sports specialists.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>construct and maintain infrastructure<\/strong> for promotion of sports and games<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>supply sports equipment<\/strong> to organizations and individuals for promotion of sports and games<\/li>\n<li>To identify problems and take up <strong>research and development<\/strong> studies for providing support to excellence in sports<\/li>\n<li>To promote international cooperation, in particular, exchanges which may promote the development of sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management and Administration of<\/strong> <strong>NSDF:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Council of NSDF: <\/strong>The Fund is managed by a <strong>Council constituted by the Central Government<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chairperson of the Council:<\/strong> Union Minister of Sports<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It includes senior <strong>Officers of the Department of Sports<\/strong>, <strong>Chairman &amp; Managing Directors of Private and Public Sector Companies<\/strong> \/ Corporations, representatives of Sports Promotion Boards, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The Council decides all policy matters relating to the Fund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Executive Committee: <\/strong>Day-to-day operations and grant approvals are handled by <strong>a six-member executive committee chaired by the Sports Secretary.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contribution to NSDF:<\/strong> It is funded by donations from the <strong>public and private sectors<\/strong>, <strong>Non-Resident Indians<\/strong> (NRIs), and <strong>charities or non-profits,<\/strong> with contributions from the Government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/express-exclusive\/parliament-panels-red-flag-national-sports-development-fund-is-shrinking-use-it-responsibly-10688270\/<\/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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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>Palamu Tiger Reserve, recently in news is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1581\"\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_159_1581\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assam                                            <\/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_159_1581\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Nicholson.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is undulating with valleys, hills, and plains.\u00a0The geological formation consists of <strong>gneiss and includes granite and limestone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> It is drained by three rivers, namely <strong>North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha<\/strong>, flow through the valleys.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The area is drought-prone, with <strong>Burha being the only perennial river.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation comprises <strong>moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It mainly consists of <strong>Sal and bamboo<\/strong> as the major components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Some keystone and principal species found in the reserve include Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Leopard, Grey wolf, Wild dog, Gaur, Sloth bear and four horned antelope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/palamu-tiger-reserve-to-get-indias-first-human-elephant-conflict-research-centre-enn26051305978\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/palamu-tiger-reserve-to-get-indias-first-human-elephant-conflict-research-centre-enn26051305978\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/palamu-tiger-reserve-to-get-indias-first-human-elephant-conflict-research-centre-enn26051305978<\/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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