{"id":106938,"date":"2026-06-05T18:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=106938"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:56:51","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-5-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-5-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 5 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_178\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 5 June 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. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewDiv\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewQuestion\">\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=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewLegend\">\n                <ol>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewColor\" 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/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>World Environment Day, every year celebrated on:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1752\"\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_178_1752\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. January 5                                            <\/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_178_1752\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. October 26                                            <\/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_178_1752\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. May 15                                            <\/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_178_1752\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. June 5                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister of India extended his best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is observed <strong>every year on\u00a0June 5<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is led by the <strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an international day <strong>dedicated to raising global awareness about environmental issues<\/strong> and encouraging individuals, organisations, and others to take a step towards protecting the planet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>World Environment Day was\u00a0<strong>established in 1972<\/strong> during\u00a0the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0UNEP\u00a0was\u00a0established in the same year.<\/li>\n<li>The UN General Assembly officially <strong>designated June 5 as World Environment Day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was first celebrated in <strong>1973\u00a0with the\u00a0theme \u201cOnly One Earth,\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each year, a host nation spearheads the campaign, which raises awareness of\u00a0a certain issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>World Environment Day 2026<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;Only One Earth&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Host Country 2026:<\/strong> This year,<strong> Azerbaijan<\/strong> highlights the planetary crises of climate change and ecosystem degradation and their interconnected impacts on people and nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269146&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269146&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269146&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><\/p>                                <\/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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/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 National Awards for e-Governance:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is presented every year to recognize and promote excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>It is given by the Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/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=\"1753\"\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_178_1753\"\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_178_1753\"\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_178_1753\"\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_178_1753\"\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 Union government named 16 projects of the Central, state and local governments across the country as the winners of the National Awards for e-Governance(NAeG).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAeG are presented <strong>every year<\/strong> to recognize and promote <strong>excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &amp; Pensions<\/li>\n<li>The NAeG Awards, 2026 consist of:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trophy, Certificate<\/strong> and an incentive of <strong>Rs 10 lakh for Gold Awardees<\/strong> and <strong>Rs 5 lakh for Silver<\/strong> Awardees to be awarded to Central Ministry\/Department\/State\/UT\/ District\/Organisation\/Gram Panchayat for being <strong>utilised for implementation of project\/programme <\/strong>or bridging resources gaps in any area of public welfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This year <strong>16 Awards<\/strong> are being conferred under the NAeG 2026. Of these 10 will be Gold Awards and 6 will be silver Awards.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>seven categories for the NAeG 2026<\/strong>, are\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Government Process Re-engineering<\/strong> by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation by Use of AI<\/strong> and Other New Age Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best e-Gov Practices<\/strong>\/Innovation in Cyber Security<\/li>\n<li><strong>District Level Initiatives<\/strong> in e-Governance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grassroots Level Initiatives<\/strong> by Gram Panchayats or equivalent Traditional Local Bodies for Deepening\/Widening of Service Delivery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Replication and Scaling of Nationally Awarded<\/strong> and Mission-Mode e-Governance Projects by States\/UTs\/Districts,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital transformation<\/strong> by Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries\/States\/UTs.<\/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=2268817&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268817&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268817&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union government named 16 projects of the Central, state and local governments across the country as the winners of the National Awards for e-Governance(NAeG).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NAeG are presented <strong>every year<\/strong> to recognize and promote <strong>excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &amp; Pensions<\/li>\n<li>The NAeG Awards, 2026 consist of:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trophy, Certificate<\/strong> and an incentive of <strong>Rs 10 lakh for Gold Awardees<\/strong> and <strong>Rs 5 lakh for Silver<\/strong> Awardees to be awarded to Central Ministry\/Department\/State\/UT\/ District\/Organisation\/Gram Panchayat for being <strong>utilised for implementation of project\/programme <\/strong>or bridging resources gaps in any area of public welfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This year <strong>16 Awards<\/strong> are being conferred under the NAeG 2026. Of these 10 will be Gold Awards and 6 will be silver Awards.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>seven categories for the NAeG 2026<\/strong>, are\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Government Process Re-engineering<\/strong> by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation by Use of AI<\/strong> and Other New Age Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best e-Gov Practices<\/strong>\/Innovation in Cyber Security<\/li>\n<li><strong>District Level Initiatives<\/strong> in e-Governance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grassroots Level Initiatives<\/strong> by Gram Panchayats or equivalent Traditional Local Bodies for Deepening\/Widening of Service Delivery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Replication and Scaling of Nationally Awarded<\/strong> and Mission-Mode e-Governance Projects by States\/UTs\/Districts,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital transformation<\/strong> by Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries\/States\/UTs.<\/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=2268817&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268817&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268817&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Cambodia:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the southern portion of the Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean.<\/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=\"1754\"\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_178_1754\"\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_178_1754\"\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_178_1754\"\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_178_1754\"\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 National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the southern portion of the <strong>Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries: <\/strong>It is bordered by <strong>three countries<\/strong> namely <strong>Vietnam<\/strong> (East and southeast) <strong>Laos (<\/strong>Northeast) and <strong>Thailand<\/strong> (Northwest).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Gulf of Thailand<\/strong> to the southwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Phnom Penh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Cambodia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>The country is characterised by a\u00a0<strong>tropical savanna climate and monsoons.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges: <\/strong>It mainly consists of <strong>Dangrek Mountains, Kr\u00e2vanh and D\u00e2mrei Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point: <\/strong>The highest point in Cambodia is the 1,810 m (5,938 ft) high <strong>Phnom Aural.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers: <\/strong>Mekong River<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lake: Tonl\u00e9 Sap Lake<\/strong> is a large lake that is connected to the Mekong River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of iron ore, copper, and gold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>World Heritage Sites:<\/strong> Temple of Angkor Wat and <strong>Temple of Preah Vihear <\/strong>(It is dedicated to Lord Shiva).<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/<\/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 National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the southern portion of the <strong>Indo China Peninsula in Southeast Asia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries: <\/strong>It is bordered by <strong>three countries<\/strong> namely <strong>Vietnam<\/strong> (East and southeast) <strong>Laos (<\/strong>Northeast) and <strong>Thailand<\/strong> (Northwest).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Gulf of Thailand<\/strong> to the southwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Phnom Penh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Cambodia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>The country is characterised by a\u00a0<strong>tropical savanna climate and monsoons.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges: <\/strong>It mainly consists of <strong>Dangrek Mountains, Kr\u00e2vanh and D\u00e2mrei Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point: <\/strong>The highest point in Cambodia is the 1,810 m (5,938 ft) high <strong>Phnom Aural.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers: <\/strong>Mekong River<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lake: Tonl\u00e9 Sap Lake<\/strong> is a large lake that is connected to the Mekong River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of iron ore, copper, and gold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>World Heritage Sites:<\/strong> Temple of Angkor Wat and <strong>Temple of Preah Vihear <\/strong>(It is dedicated to Lord Shiva).<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-launches-upi-payments-in-cambodia-through-npci-acleda-bank-partnership\/<\/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 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                        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 Screw Pine:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It grows naturally in tropical coastal environments.<\/li>\n<li>It requires loamy soil that is rich in organic matter for its growth.<\/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=\"1755\"\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_178_1755\"\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_178_1755\"\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_178_1755\"\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_178_1755\"\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, it was observed that farmers in Odisha\u2019s Ganjam district have switched from paddy to kewra cultivation or Screw Pine cultivation due to repeated crop raids by wild boars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Screw Pine or kewra or kewda plant (pandanus odorifer) is a <strong>small branched tree<\/strong> or shrub.<\/li>\n<li>It is a common species of the <strong>family Pandanaceae<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>a monocot,<\/strong> more closely related to grasses and palms than to conifers.<\/li>\n<li>It grows naturally in <strong>tropical coastal environments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>small, slender,<\/strong> branching tree with a flexuous trunk supported by brace roots.<\/li>\n<li>With rosettes of long-pointed, stiffly leathery, spiny, bluish-green, fragrant leaves.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>distinctive prop roots and<\/strong> long, narrow leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found wild in southern <strong>India, Burma and the Andamans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It grows abundantly in the <strong>coastal regions of Orissa<\/strong>, especially along the Ganjam coast <strong>between Rushikulya river to the north and Bahuda river<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It requires bright, direct sunlight and <strong>thrives in warm, humid conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> It <strong>prefers loamy soil<\/strong> that is rich in organic matter and retains moisture well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain:<\/strong> Moderate rainfall (1,500\u20132,000 mm annually)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is widely used to <strong>flavour food<\/strong>, in the aromatic, perfumery and cosmetics industry as well as in Ayurvedic medicines.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> flowers<\/strong> (only male) are used to extract <strong>fragrance\/oil.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> leaves<\/strong> of the plant are used to <strong>make mats, baskets and bags.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> It plays a vital role in <strong>stabilising shorelines and supporting biodiversity <\/strong>\u2014 making it a <strong>keystone species<\/strong> in Indian coastal ecosystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation<\/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, it was observed that farmers in Odisha\u2019s Ganjam district have switched from paddy to kewra cultivation or Screw Pine cultivation due to repeated crop raids by wild boars.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Screw Pine or kewra or kewda plant (pandanus odorifer) is a <strong>small branched tree<\/strong> or shrub.<\/li>\n<li>It is a common species of the <strong>family Pandanaceae<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>a monocot,<\/strong> more closely related to grasses and palms than to conifers.<\/li>\n<li>It grows naturally in <strong>tropical coastal environments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>small, slender,<\/strong> branching tree with a flexuous trunk supported by brace roots.<\/li>\n<li>With rosettes of long-pointed, stiffly leathery, spiny, bluish-green, fragrant leaves.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>distinctive prop roots and<\/strong> long, narrow leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found wild in southern <strong>India, Burma and the Andamans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It grows abundantly in the <strong>coastal regions of Orissa<\/strong>, especially along the Ganjam coast <strong>between Rushikulya river to the north and Bahuda river<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It requires bright, direct sunlight and <strong>thrives in warm, humid conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> It <strong>prefers loamy soil<\/strong> that is rich in organic matter and retains moisture well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain:<\/strong> Moderate rainfall (1,500\u20132,000 mm annually)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is widely used to <strong>flavour food<\/strong>, in the aromatic, perfumery and cosmetics industry as well as in Ayurvedic medicines.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> flowers<\/strong> (only male) are used to extract <strong>fragrance\/oil.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> leaves<\/strong> of the plant are used to <strong>make mats, baskets and bags.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> It plays a vital role in <strong>stabilising shorelines and supporting biodiversity <\/strong>\u2014 making it a <strong>keystone species<\/strong> in Indian coastal ecosystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/agriculture\/conflict-in-the-backyard-in-odisha-wild-boars-push-farmers-from-paddy-to-kewra-cultivation<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding MY Bharat Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an autonomous body that has been set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/li>\n<li>It provides equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/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=\"1756\"\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_178_1756\"\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_178_1756\"\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_178_1756\"\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_178_1756\"\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 Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for achieving the highest participation in an online quiz within one week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous body<\/strong> that has been set up by the <strong>Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been set up by the Government of India and registered <strong>as society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat\u2019s digital platform provides <strong>equitable access to opportunities<\/strong> for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is meticulously designed to cater to the needs of the dynamic <strong>youth demographic, aged between 15 and 29 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides an over-arching institutional mechanism powered by technology for <strong>youth development and youth-led development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platform <strong>connects youth with programs<\/strong> and learning opportunities in\u00a0Businesses, Government Departments and Non-Profit Organisations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>To supplement theoretical learning in the classroom, youth need experiential learning programs that allow them exposure to work in practical situations in\u00a0local businesses, in local self-government and in Government bodies.<\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat platform will <strong>create such an eco-system and empower<\/strong> young individuals to become catalysts for\u00a0community transformation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The platform allows youth to generate their individual profiles listing their skill-sets and activities.<\/li>\n<li>The platform would allow youth to network with each other and also potential mentors.<\/li>\n<li>This platform offers a wealth of <strong>resources, mentorship programs<\/strong>, experiential learning opportunities, networks, and invaluable industry connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/<\/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 Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for achieving the highest participation in an online quiz within one week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous body<\/strong> that has been set up by the <strong>Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been set up by the Government of India and registered <strong>as society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat\u2019s digital platform provides <strong>equitable access to opportunities<\/strong> for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is meticulously designed to cater to the needs of the dynamic <strong>youth demographic, aged between 15 and 29 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides an over-arching institutional mechanism powered by technology for <strong>youth development and youth-led development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platform <strong>connects youth with programs<\/strong> and learning opportunities in\u00a0Businesses, Government Departments and Non-Profit Organisations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>To supplement theoretical learning in the classroom, youth need experiential learning programs that allow them exposure to work in practical situations in\u00a0local businesses, in local self-government and in Government bodies.<\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat platform will <strong>create such an eco-system and empower<\/strong> young individuals to become catalysts for\u00a0community transformation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The platform allows youth to generate their individual profiles listing their skill-sets and activities.<\/li>\n<li>The platform would allow youth to network with each other and also potential mentors.<\/li>\n<li>This platform offers a wealth of <strong>resources, mentorship programs<\/strong>, experiential learning opportunities, networks, and invaluable industry connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/my-bharat-sets-guinness-world-record-for-largest-participation-in-online-quiz\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>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>With reference to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It has objective to develop and promote the export of scheduled products.<\/li>\n<li>It is headed by a Chairman appointed by the Central Government.<\/li>\n<li>It works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1757\"\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_178_1757\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_178_1757\"\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_178_1757\"\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_178_1757\"\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>Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flagging off of the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> established by the Government of India under the <strong>Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act<\/strong> in December, 1985.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It works under the <strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To develop and <strong>promote the export of scheduled products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Setting the standards<\/strong> and specifications for the scheduled products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration of exporters<\/strong> of the scheduled products on payment of required fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying out an inspection<\/strong> of products to ensure the quality of such products.<\/li>\n<li>Training in various aspects of the industries connected with the scheduled products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development of industries<\/strong> relating to the scheduled products and undertaking surveys, feasibility studies, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It is responsible for providing <strong>financial assistance<\/strong>, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It also functions as the Secretariat to the <strong>National Accreditation Board<\/strong> (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the Certification Bodies under <strong>National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for Organic exports.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>APEDA is headed by a <strong>Chairman appointed by the Central Government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> New Delhi\n<ul>\n<li>APEDA has set up 15 Regional Offices at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Telangana, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Chennai, Kochi, Tripura, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flagging off of the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> established by the Government of India under the <strong>Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act<\/strong> in December, 1985.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It works under the <strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To develop and <strong>promote the export of scheduled products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Setting the standards<\/strong> and specifications for the scheduled products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration of exporters<\/strong> of the scheduled products on payment of required fees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying out an inspection<\/strong> of products to ensure the quality of such products.<\/li>\n<li>Training in various aspects of the industries connected with the scheduled products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development of industries<\/strong> relating to the scheduled products and undertaking surveys, feasibility studies, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It is responsible for providing <strong>financial assistance<\/strong>, information, and guidelines for the development of scheduled products.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It also functions as the Secretariat to the <strong>National Accreditation Board<\/strong> (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the Certification Bodies under <strong>National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for Organic exports.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>APEDA is headed by a <strong>Chairman appointed by the Central Government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> New Delhi\n<ul>\n<li>APEDA has set up 15 Regional Offices at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Telangana, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Chennai, Kochi, Tripura, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2268942&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <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>With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a skill development programme launched in 2015.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to empower the youth of India to engage in industry relevant skill training and secure a better livelihood.<\/li>\n<li>It is being implemented by the NITI Aayog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1758\"\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_178_1758\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_178_1758\"\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_178_1758\"\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_178_1758\"\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>Recently, the Parliament\u2019s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the government over its flagship skilling programme the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>skill development programme<\/strong> launched by the <strong>government of India in 2015.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>empower the youth of India<\/strong> to engage in industry relevant skill training and secure a better livelihood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Agency:<\/strong> It is being implemented by the <strong>National Skill Development Corporations <\/strong>in partnership with multiple stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> Candidates <strong>aged 14 to 35 years<\/strong> are generally eligible for PMKVY training programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Applicants must be Indian citizens to qualify for the scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Qualifications:<\/strong> PMKVY caters to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, <strong>including those without formal education.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment Status:<\/strong> Priority is given to <strong>unemployed or underemployed individuals<\/strong> to enhance their employability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aadhar Card:<\/strong> An Aadhar card is often a <strong>mandatory requirement<\/strong> for applying to PMKVY programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Updated Skill Training:<\/strong> Industry experts are consulted regularly in order to ensure that <strong>updated skill training<\/strong> is provided according to industry demands.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short Term Courses: Short term training courses<\/strong> make it easy for people to acquire new skills within a short period of time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition to Prior Learning: It<\/strong> is also acknowledged through certification without undergoing the same training.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placement Assistance:<\/strong> The scheme also aims to <strong>provide placement assistance<\/strong> for all the candidates trained in a certain skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/house-panel-pulls-up-government-over-pmkvy-mismatch-between-training-and-demand\/article71061566.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/house-panel-pulls-up-government-over-pmkvy-mismatch-between-training-and-demand\/article71061566.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Parliament\u2019s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the government over its flagship skilling programme the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>skill development programme<\/strong> launched by the <strong>government of India in 2015.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>empower the youth of India<\/strong> to engage in industry relevant skill training and secure a better livelihood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Agency:<\/strong> It is being implemented by the <strong>National Skill Development Corporations <\/strong>in partnership with multiple stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> Candidates <strong>aged 14 to 35 years<\/strong> are generally eligible for PMKVY training programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Applicants must be Indian citizens to qualify for the scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Qualifications:<\/strong> PMKVY caters to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, <strong>including those without formal education.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment Status:<\/strong> Priority is given to <strong>unemployed or underemployed individuals<\/strong> to enhance their employability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aadhar Card:<\/strong> An Aadhar card is often a <strong>mandatory requirement<\/strong> for applying to PMKVY programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Updated Skill Training:<\/strong> Industry experts are consulted regularly in order to ensure that <strong>updated skill training<\/strong> is provided according to industry demands.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short Term Courses: Short term training courses<\/strong> make it easy for people to acquire new skills within a short period of time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition to Prior Learning: It<\/strong> is also acknowledged through certification without undergoing the same training.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Placement Assistance:<\/strong> The scheme also aims to <strong>provide placement assistance<\/strong> for all the candidates trained in a certain skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/house-panel-pulls-up-government-over-pmkvy-mismatch-between-training-and-demand\/article71061566.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/house-panel-pulls-up-government-over-pmkvy-mismatch-between-training-and-demand\/article71061566.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National e-Vidhan Application:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies.<\/li>\n<li>It is hosted on India\u2019s cloud infrastructure Meghraj 2.0.<\/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=\"1759\"\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_178_1759\"\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_178_1759\"\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_178_1759\"\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_178_1759\"\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 West Bengal legislative assembly signed MoU for implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an online platform <strong>designed to digitize the legislative processes<\/strong> of all state and union territory assemblies.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>44 Mission Mode Projects<\/strong> (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to make the functioning of <strong>all State Legislatures paperless<\/strong> and integrate all Legislative Houses on a single digital platform <strong>under the vision of \u2018One Nation, One Application\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NeVA is a <strong>device neutral<\/strong> and <strong>member centric application<\/strong> created to equip them to handle diverse House Business smartly by putting entire information regarding member contact details, rules of procedure, list of business, notices, bulletins, bills etc.<\/li>\n<li>It assists the Chair of the House in conducting proceedings smoothly while enabling members to fulfill their responsibilities efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>NeVA platform<\/strong> is <strong>hosted on Meghraj 2.0,<\/strong> India\u2019s cloud infrastructure, ensuring robust scalability, security, and data integrity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of National e-Vidhan Application:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides real-time <strong>access to key legislative documents<\/strong>, such as agendas, bills, and reports.<\/li>\n<li>The platform features a <strong>secure digital repository,<\/strong> safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of legislative data.<\/li>\n<li>The platform <strong>also offers multilingual capabilities,<\/strong> catering to the linguistic diversity across states and regions, making it accessible to a broader range of users.<\/li>\n<li>Its device-agnostic nature allows it to be accessed seamlessly across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the West Bengal legislative assembly signed MoU for implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an online platform <strong>designed to digitize the legislative processes<\/strong> of all state and union territory assemblies.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>44 Mission Mode Projects<\/strong> (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to make the functioning of <strong>all State Legislatures paperless<\/strong> and integrate all Legislative Houses on a single digital platform <strong>under the vision of \u2018One Nation, One Application\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NeVA is a <strong>device neutral<\/strong> and <strong>member centric application<\/strong> created to equip them to handle diverse House Business smartly by putting entire information regarding member contact details, rules of procedure, list of business, notices, bulletins, bills etc.<\/li>\n<li>It assists the Chair of the House in conducting proceedings smoothly while enabling members to fulfill their responsibilities efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>NeVA platform<\/strong> is <strong>hosted on Meghraj 2.0,<\/strong> India\u2019s cloud infrastructure, ensuring robust scalability, security, and data integrity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of National e-Vidhan Application:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides real-time <strong>access to key legislative documents<\/strong>, such as agendas, bills, and reports.<\/li>\n<li>The platform features a <strong>secure digital repository,<\/strong> safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of legislative data.<\/li>\n<li>The platform <strong>also offers multilingual capabilities,<\/strong> catering to the linguistic diversity across states and regions, making it accessible to a broader range of users.<\/li>\n<li>Its device-agnostic nature allows it to be accessed seamlessly across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269037&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding North Eastern Council:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.<\/li>\n<li>The Union Home Minister is the Ex-Officio Chairman of this council.<\/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=\"1760\"\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_178_1760\"\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_178_1760\"\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_178_1760\"\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_178_1760\"\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 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was commenced in Shillong.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established under the <strong>North Eastern Council Act, 1971.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>nodal agency<\/strong> for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>States:<\/strong> It consists of the <strong>eight States<\/strong> of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, <strong>Sikkim<\/strong> and Tripura.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sikkim<\/strong> was included as the eighth member state through <strong>the NEC (Amendment) Act, 2002.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ex-Officio Chairman:<\/strong> Union Home Minister<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-Officio Vice-Chairman<\/strong>: Minister of state, ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It comprises <strong>governors <\/strong>&amp; chief ministers of constituent states and three members <strong>nominated by the President.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> It serves as the apex regional planning body for the North Eastern Region and plays a pivotal role in <strong>fostering coordinated development and strengthening cooperative federalism<\/strong> in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/<\/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 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was commenced in Shillong.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established under the <strong>North Eastern Council Act, 1971.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>nodal agency<\/strong> for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>States:<\/strong> It consists of the <strong>eight States<\/strong> of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, <strong>Sikkim<\/strong> and Tripura.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sikkim<\/strong> was included as the eighth member state through <strong>the NEC (Amendment) Act, 2002.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ex-Officio Chairman:<\/strong> Union Home Minister<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex-Officio Vice-Chairman<\/strong>: Minister of state, ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It comprises <strong>governors <\/strong>&amp; chief ministers of constituent states and three members <strong>nominated by the President.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> It serves as the apex regional planning body for the North Eastern Region and plays a pivotal role in <strong>fostering coordinated development and strengthening cooperative federalism<\/strong> in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/amit-shah-chairs-73rd-north-eastern-council-plenary-session-in-shillong\/<\/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>Similipal Tiger Reserve, recently in news is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1761\"\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_178_1761\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sikkim                                            <\/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_178_1761\"\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_178_1761\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Haryana                                            <\/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_178_1761\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. 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The park also has extensive grasslands that are grazing grounds for many of the herbivores.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>It is known for the tiger, elephant, and hill mynah, leopard, sambar etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, rare 4 black tigers were spotted in Similipal Tiger Reserve.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the Mayurbhanj district of<\/li>\n<li>The park is named after the <strong>Simul (silk cotton) tree,<\/strong> which grows in abundance here.<\/li>\n<li>It is situated in the <strong>Deccan Peninsular Bio-geographic Zone<\/strong>, it harbours a unique blend of Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and eastern Himalayan biodiversity.<\/li>\n<li>It has some beautiful waterfalls like <strong>Joranda and Barehipani.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is surrounded by high plateaus and hills, the highest peak being the twin peaks of <strong>Khairiburu and Meghashini<\/strong> (1515 m above mean sea level).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes:<\/strong> It is also home to various tribes, including Kolha, Santhala, Bhumija, Bhatudi, Gondas, Khadia, Mankadia, and Sahara.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The forest is predominantly <strong>moist mixed deciduous forest<\/strong> with <strong>tropical semi-evergreen forest <\/strong>in areas with suitable microclimatic conditions and sporadic patches of <strong>dry deciduous forests and grasslands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: Sal<\/strong> is the dominant tree species here.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>It houses 7% of the flowering plants and 8% of India\u2019s orchids. The park also has extensive grasslands that are grazing grounds for many of the herbivores.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>It is known for the tiger, elephant, and hill mynah, leopard, sambar etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/rare-image-of-a-family-of-4-black-tigers-spotted-at-this-tiger-reserve-what-wildlife-lovers-should-know\/articleshow\/131521178.cms<\/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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