{"id":107261,"date":"2026-06-08T18:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=107261"},"modified":"2026-06-08T18:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:49:30","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-8-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-8-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 8 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_180\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 8 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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        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>Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary lies in which state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1772\"\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_180_1772\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_180_1772\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Punjab                                            <\/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_180_1772\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Odisha                                            <\/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_180_1772\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Chhattisgarh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Punjab forest department recently prepared a \u20b95.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Rupnagar district of <strong>Punjab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>near the Sutlej (Satluj) River<\/strong> in the <strong>foothills of the Shivalik Range. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary is characterized by <strong>dry deciduous forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: The sanctuary boasts a vibrant array of plant life, such as <strong>Eucalyptus, Khair, Neem, <\/strong>Shisham, and Amla, many of which hold <strong>medicinal properties. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It shelters various wildlife including <strong>Sambar deer, Barking deer, Hare, Jackal, <\/strong>migratory <strong>Leopards, Blue Bull (Nilgai), Mongoose<\/strong>, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Pangolin, Wild Boar, and a variety of birds and reptiles like Python, Cobra, and Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>In January 2026, the Punjab State Board for Wildlife approved <strong>renaming the sanctuary a<\/strong>s <strong>Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/prowling-into-punjab-5-36-cr-plan-to-turn-shivalik-sanctuary-into-leopard-safari-hub-101780773504607.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/prowling-into-punjab-5-36-cr-plan-to-turn-shivalik-sanctuary-into-leopard-safari-hub-101780773504607.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Punjab forest department recently prepared a \u20b95.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Rupnagar district of <strong>Punjab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>near the Sutlej (Satluj) River<\/strong> in the <strong>foothills of the Shivalik Range. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary is characterized by <strong>dry deciduous forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: The sanctuary boasts a vibrant array of plant life, such as <strong>Eucalyptus, Khair, Neem, <\/strong>Shisham, and Amla, many of which hold <strong>medicinal properties. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It shelters various wildlife including <strong>Sambar deer, Barking deer, Hare, Jackal, <\/strong>migratory <strong>Leopards, Blue Bull (Nilgai), Mongoose<\/strong>, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Pangolin, Wild Boar, and a variety of birds and reptiles like Python, Cobra, and Monitor Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>In January 2026, the Punjab State Board for Wildlife approved <strong>renaming the sanctuary a<\/strong>s <strong>Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/prowling-into-punjab-5-36-cr-plan-to-turn-shivalik-sanctuary-into-leopard-safari-hub-101780773504607.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/prowling-into-punjab-5-36-cr-plan-to-turn-shivalik-sanctuary-into-leopard-safari-hub-101780773504607.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" 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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>Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs) primarily occur when the immune system attacks:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1773\"\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_180_1773\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bones and joints                                            <\/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_180_1773\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Muscles and tendons                                            <\/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_180_1773\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Skin and mucous membranes                                            <\/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_180_1773\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Blood vessels                                            <\/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>A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, has developed artificial intelligence-based methods to aid diagnosis of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs), also called <strong>autoimmune bullous disorders<\/strong>, are a group of<strong> rare skin diseases. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They happen when your <strong>immune system attacks your skin and mucous membranes &#8212; <\/strong>the<strong> lining inside your mouth, nose, and other parts of your body<\/strong>. This <strong>causes blisters to form. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The places on your body where blisters form depend on which disorder you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some AIBDs<\/strong> cause <strong>blisters to grow on the skin. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types<\/strong> cause them to <strong>form in the mucous membranes<\/strong> that line the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals.<\/li>\n<li>They can be <strong>painful or itchy.<\/strong> They can <strong>break open and leave a sore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Although <strong>rare<\/strong>, AIBDs can be<strong> severe and even life-threatening if untreated <\/strong>because of:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extensive skin loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary infections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional deficiencies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>D<strong>amage to mucous membranes and eyes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment <\/strong>aims to<strong> suppress the abnormal immune response<\/strong> and <strong>prevent new blister formation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corticosteroids<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunosuppressive drugs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Biologic therapies such as Rituximab<\/li>\n<li>Wound care and infection prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chandigarh\/punjabi-university-pgimer-develop-ai-tool-for-rare-skin-disease-diagnosis\/articleshow\/131572701.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chandigarh\/punjabi-university-pgimer-develop-ai-tool-for-rare-skin-disease-diagnosis\/articleshow\/131572701.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, has developed artificial intelligence-based methods to aid diagnosis of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs), also called <strong>autoimmune bullous disorders<\/strong>, are a group of<strong> rare skin diseases. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They happen when your <strong>immune system attacks your skin and mucous membranes &#8212; <\/strong>the<strong> lining inside your mouth, nose, and other parts of your body<\/strong>. This <strong>causes blisters to form. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The places on your body where blisters form depend on which disorder you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some AIBDs<\/strong> cause <strong>blisters to grow on the skin. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types<\/strong> cause them to <strong>form in the mucous membranes<\/strong> that line the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals.<\/li>\n<li>They can be <strong>painful or itchy.<\/strong> They can <strong>break open and leave a sore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Although <strong>rare<\/strong>, AIBDs can be<strong> severe and even life-threatening if untreated <\/strong>because of:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extensive skin loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary infections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional deficiencies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>D<strong>amage to mucous membranes and eyes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment <\/strong>aims to<strong> suppress the abnormal immune response<\/strong> and <strong>prevent new blister formation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corticosteroids<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Immunosuppressive drugs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Biologic therapies such as Rituximab<\/li>\n<li>Wound care and infection prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chandigarh\/punjabi-university-pgimer-develop-ai-tool-for-rare-skin-disease-diagnosis\/articleshow\/131572701.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chandigarh\/punjabi-university-pgimer-develop-ai-tool-for-rare-skin-disease-diagnosis\/articleshow\/131572701.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>The Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news, is planned on which river?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1774\"\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_180_1774\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Ravi                                            <\/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_180_1774\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Yamuna                                            <\/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_180_1774\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Kosi                                            <\/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_180_1774\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Chenab                                            <\/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>A year after placing the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the government recently revived the long-stalled Kirthai Stage II Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>930 MW <\/strong>hydropower project planned on the <strong>Chenab River <\/strong>in the Kishtwar district of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is being developed by <strong>Chenab Valley Power Projects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NHPC and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development <\/strong>currently own the project having ownership <strong>stakes of 51% and 49%, respectively. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> run-of-river project.<\/strong> The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 51.26 million cubic meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to include a 121 m-high <strong>concrete gravity dam, <\/strong>a 4.29 km-long headrace tunnel, an 840 MW <strong>underground powerhouse, <\/strong>and a 90 MW dam toe powerhouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Chenab River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>tributary of the Indus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is<strong> formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga<\/strong>, in the Lahaul and Spiti Districts of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In its<strong> upper reache<\/strong>s, it is also <strong>known as the Chandrabhaga.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows through the Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong> union territory,<strong> Himachal Pradesh, <\/strong>and <strong>after receiving the Jhelum River near Trimmu<\/strong>, the Chenab <strong>empties into the Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Tributaries:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Left Bank:<strong> Niru, Tawi, Neeru, and Liddrari<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right Bank: <strong>Ans, Bhut Nalla, Bichleri, <\/strong>Kalnai Marusudar, and Miyar Nalla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Dam<\/strong>s on Chenab River: <strong>Salal (rockfill dam), Aalal (concrete dam), Baglihar, and Dul.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/news-brief\/india-fast-tracks-930-mw-long-stalled-kirthai-ii-hydropower-project-over-chenab-river-after-indus-treaty-freeze\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/news-brief\/india-fast-tracks-930-mw-long-stalled-kirthai-ii-hydropower-project-over-chenab-river-after-indus-treaty-freeze<\/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>A year after placing the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the government recently revived the long-stalled Kirthai Stage II Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>930 MW <\/strong>hydropower project planned on the <strong>Chenab River <\/strong>in the Kishtwar district of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is being developed by <strong>Chenab Valley Power Projects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NHPC and Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development <\/strong>currently own the project having ownership <strong>stakes of 51% and 49%, respectively. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> run-of-river project.<\/strong> The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 51.26 million cubic meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to include a 121 m-high <strong>concrete gravity dam, <\/strong>a 4.29 km-long headrace tunnel, an 840 MW <strong>underground powerhouse, <\/strong>and a 90 MW dam toe powerhouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Chenab River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>tributary of the Indus<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is<strong> formed by the confluence of two streams, Chandra and Bhaga<\/strong>, in the Lahaul and Spiti Districts of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In its<strong> upper reache<\/strong>s, it is also <strong>known as the Chandrabhaga.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows through the Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong> union territory,<strong> Himachal Pradesh, <\/strong>and <strong>after receiving the Jhelum River near Trimmu<\/strong>, the Chenab <strong>empties into the Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Tributaries:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Left Bank:<strong> Niru, Tawi, Neeru, and Liddrari<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right Bank: <strong>Ans, Bhut Nalla, Bichleri, <\/strong>Kalnai Marusudar, and Miyar Nalla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Dam<\/strong>s on Chenab River: <strong>Salal (rockfill dam), Aalal (concrete dam), Baglihar, and Dul.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/news-brief\/india-fast-tracks-930-mw-long-stalled-kirthai-ii-hydropower-project-over-chenab-river-after-indus-treaty-freeze\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/news-brief\/india-fast-tracks-930-mw-long-stalled-kirthai-ii-hydropower-project-over-chenab-river-after-indus-treaty-freeze<\/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; 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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 Barren Island:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a volcanic island located in the Arabian Sea.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only active volcano in South Asia.<\/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=\"1775\"\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_180_1775\"\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_180_1775\"\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_180_1775\"\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_180_1775\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Far from the mainland, Barren Island in the Andaman Sea remains the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia and one of India\u2019s strangest territories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barren Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a volcanic island located in the<strong> Andaman Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> emergent summit of a volcano <\/strong>that rises about 2,250 meters from the sea floor, poking 354 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies about 138 kilometers <strong>northeast of the territory\u2019s capital, Port Blair.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies above the <strong>subduction zone of the India and Burmese plates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This island is about three kilometers in diameter and has a <strong>big crater of the volcano, <\/strong>about half a kilometer away from the shore.\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>only active volcano in South Asia.<\/strong> It is the<strong> only active volcano<\/strong> among the chain of islands<strong> from Myanmar to Sumatra. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>stratovolcano <\/strong>composed of lava, rock fragments, and volcanic ash.<\/li>\n<li>It has erupted multiple times in recent history, with the <strong>most recent significant eruptions occurring in 2017.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> volcanic zone is devoid of vegetation<\/strong> and <strong>covered in sharp basaltic rocks <\/strong>that cover nearly<strong> half its area. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island itself is extraordinarily remote and<strong> largely uninhabited.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/amp\/viral\/india-has-an-active-volcano-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-and-most-people-dont-even-know-it-exists-ws-l-10130426.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news18.com\/amp\/viral\/india-has-an-active-volcano-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-and-most-people-dont-even-know-it-exists-ws-l-10130426.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Far from the mainland, Barren Island in the Andaman Sea remains the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia and one of India\u2019s strangest territories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barren Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a volcanic island located in the<strong> Andaman Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> emergent summit of a volcano <\/strong>that rises about 2,250 meters from the sea floor, poking 354 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies about 138 kilometers <strong>northeast of the territory\u2019s capital, Port Blair.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies above the <strong>subduction zone of the India and Burmese plates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This island is about three kilometers in diameter and has a <strong>big crater of the volcano, <\/strong>about half a kilometer away from the shore.\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>only active volcano in South Asia.<\/strong> It is the<strong> only active volcano<\/strong> among the chain of islands<strong> from Myanmar to Sumatra. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>stratovolcano <\/strong>composed of lava, rock fragments, and volcanic ash.<\/li>\n<li>It has erupted multiple times in recent history, with the <strong>most recent significant eruptions occurring in 2017.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> volcanic zone is devoid of vegetation<\/strong> and <strong>covered in sharp basaltic rocks <\/strong>that cover nearly<strong> half its area. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island itself is extraordinarily remote and<strong> largely uninhabited.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/amp\/viral\/india-has-an-active-volcano-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-and-most-people-dont-even-know-it-exists-ws-l-10130426.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news18.com\/amp\/viral\/india-has-an-active-volcano-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-and-most-people-dont-even-know-it-exists-ws-l-10130426.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" 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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 Bhakra Dam:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Punjab.<\/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=\"1776\"\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_180_1776\"\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_180_1776\"\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_180_1776\"\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_180_1776\"\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>The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) recently commissioned an emergency study after detecting that the main wall of the Bhakra dam on the Sutlej river along the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border is tilting outward beyond permissible limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhakra Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong> across the<strong> Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in the Bilaspur district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is near the<strong> border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> highest straight gravity dam in the world, <\/strong>with a height of about 207.26 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s second tallest dam, next to the 261 m Tehri Dam, <\/strong>also in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Bhakra Dam is <strong>one of the earliest river valley development scheme<\/strong>s undertaken by India <strong>after independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>construction <\/strong>of this dam<strong> started in 1948,<\/strong> when<strong> Jawahar Lal Nehru,<\/strong> the first prime minister of India, poured the first bucket of concrete into the foundations of Bhakra.<\/li>\n<li>The dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>by the end of <strong>1963<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bhakra Dam was <strong>described <\/strong>as the <strong>\u2018New Temple of Resurgent India\u2019 by Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation and maintenance<\/strong> of the Bhakra dam is done by the<strong> Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam created the massive<strong> Gobind Sagar reservoir<\/strong> and plays a crucial role in <strong>irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The 90 km long reservoir is spread over an area of 168.35 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In terms of storage of water,<\/strong> it is the <strong>second largest reservoir in India,<\/strong> the first being Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is another dam<strong> downstream of Bhakra <\/strong> Sometimes both the dams together are called the <strong>Bhakra-Nangal Dam,<\/strong> though they are <strong>two separate dams.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is an <strong>earthen dam <\/strong>with a height of 29 meters and a length of 305 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as an <strong>auxiliary dam to channel the water released from Bhakra Dam to two powerhouses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The installed capacity of <strong>Bhakra Right Bank Power House is 785 MW,<\/strong> and that of <strong>Bhakra Left Bank Power House is 630 MW.<\/strong><\/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.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/bhakra-dam-tilt-triggers-emergency-iit-study-chief-rules-out-threat-101779996996116.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/bhakra-dam-tilt-triggers-emergency-iit-study-chief-rules-out-threat-101779996996116.html#google_vignette<\/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>The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) recently commissioned an emergency study after detecting that the main wall of the Bhakra dam on the Sutlej river along the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border is tilting outward beyond permissible limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhakra Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong> across the<strong> Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in the Bilaspur district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is near the<strong> border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> highest straight gravity dam in the world, <\/strong>with a height of about 207.26 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s second tallest dam, next to the 261 m Tehri Dam, <\/strong>also in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Bhakra Dam is <strong>one of the earliest river valley development scheme<\/strong>s undertaken by India <strong>after independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>construction <\/strong>of this dam<strong> started in 1948,<\/strong> when<strong> Jawahar Lal Nehru,<\/strong> the first prime minister of India, poured the first bucket of concrete into the foundations of Bhakra.<\/li>\n<li>The dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>by the end of <strong>1963<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bhakra Dam was <strong>described <\/strong>as the <strong>\u2018New Temple of Resurgent India\u2019 by Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation and maintenance<\/strong> of the Bhakra dam is done by the<strong> Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam created the massive<strong> Gobind Sagar reservoir<\/strong> and plays a crucial role in <strong>irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The 90 km long reservoir is spread over an area of 168.35 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In terms of storage of water,<\/strong> it is the <strong>second largest reservoir in India,<\/strong> the first being Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is another dam<strong> downstream of Bhakra <\/strong> Sometimes both the dams together are called the <strong>Bhakra-Nangal Dam,<\/strong> though they are <strong>two separate dams.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is an <strong>earthen dam <\/strong>with a height of 29 meters and a length of 305 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as an <strong>auxiliary dam to channel the water released from Bhakra Dam to two powerhouses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The installed capacity of <strong>Bhakra Right Bank Power House is 785 MW,<\/strong> and that of <strong>Bhakra Left Bank Power House is 630 MW.<\/strong><\/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.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/chandigarh-news\/bhakra-dam-tilt-triggers-emergency-iit-study-chief-rules-out-threat-101779996996116.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding e-Jagriti Platform:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at strengthening the consumer dispute redressal system across the country.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Central Consumer Protection Authority.<\/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=\"1777\"\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_180_1777\"\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_180_1777\"\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_180_1777\"\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_180_1777\"\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>\u00a0Recently, the e-Jagriti platform\u00a0has been\u00a0awarded the Silver Award\u00a0at the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative<\/strong> by the Department of Consumer Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched on 1 January 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>strengthening the consumer dispute redressal system<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of e-Jagriti Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global Accessibility:<\/strong> NRIs and citizens can file and manage cases from any location, with secure end-to-end encryption and role-based permissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusivity:<\/strong> Features like multilingual interfaces and accessibility tools make it user-friendly for diverse demographics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated Platforms:<\/strong> It has <strong>unified four legacy applications<\/strong> Online Case Monitoring System (OCMS), e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS and CONFONET\u00a0into a single AI-enabled, paperless platform.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-Powered smart search:<\/strong> It has case filing, online fee payment, case monitoring modules for seamless disposal of cases by all the Commissions, has Smart search facility on archived consumer complaints \/ cases \/ judgements using AI technology for metadata and keyword creation, and Voice-to-text conversion of judgements, case history and other details using AI \/ ML technology.<\/li>\n<li>It enabled consumers to file complaints, track case statuses, and access judgments online.<\/li>\n<li>The platform played a vital role in digitizing consumer commissions and empowering citizens by providing easy access to legal remedies.<\/li>\n<li>It provides simple, fast and a more cost-effective consumer disputes redressal software solution at all levels.<\/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=2269994&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269994&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269994&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the e-Jagriti platform\u00a0has been\u00a0awarded the Silver Award\u00a0at the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative<\/strong> by the Department of Consumer Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched on 1 January 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>strengthening the consumer dispute redressal system<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of e-Jagriti Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global Accessibility:<\/strong> NRIs and citizens can file and manage cases from any location, with secure end-to-end encryption and role-based permissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusivity:<\/strong> Features like multilingual interfaces and accessibility tools make it user-friendly for diverse demographics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated Platforms:<\/strong> It has <strong>unified four legacy applications<\/strong> Online Case Monitoring System (OCMS), e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS and CONFONET\u00a0into a single AI-enabled, paperless platform.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-Powered smart search:<\/strong> It has case filing, online fee payment, case monitoring modules for seamless disposal of cases by all the Commissions, has Smart search facility on archived consumer complaints \/ cases \/ judgements using AI technology for metadata and keyword creation, and Voice-to-text conversion of judgements, case history and other details using AI \/ ML technology.<\/li>\n<li>It enabled consumers to file complaints, track case statuses, and access judgments online.<\/li>\n<li>The platform played a vital role in digitizing consumer commissions and empowering citizens by providing easy access to legal remedies.<\/li>\n<li>It provides simple, fast and a more cost-effective consumer disputes redressal software solution at all levels.<\/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=2269994&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269994&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2269994&#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; 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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 Pyroprocessing:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a process of changing a solid material physically or chemically using high temperature.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to extract metals from their ores in multiple stages.<\/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=\"1778\"\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_180_1778\"\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_180_1778\"\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_180_1778\"\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_180_1778\"\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>\u00a0Pyroprocessing is being used in many sectors across the globe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>way to change a solid material<\/strong> physically or chemically <strong>using high temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>dry process<\/strong> and very energy-intensive. Three sectors that use it most are cement-making, metallurgy, and nuclear power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Pyroprocessing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cement Making:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This sector uses pyroprocessing the most and it involves<\/li>\n<li>First, <strong>finely ground limestone<\/strong>, clay and iron \u2014 the raw materials \u2014 are fed into a rotary kiln.<\/li>\n<li>As the <strong>temperature increases to 900\u00b0 C,<\/strong> the limestone loses its carbon dioxide, and at around 1,450\u00b0 C, the mix partly melts to form marble-sized nodules called clinker.<\/li>\n<li>The clinker is then ground to produce cement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metallurgy Sector<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pyroprocessing is <strong>used to extract metals<\/strong> <strong>from their ores<\/strong> in multiple stages.<\/li>\n<li>For example, sulphide ores are heated in air \u2014 or roasted \u2014 to convert them into metal oxides, like zinc sulphide.<\/li>\n<li>Smelting melts an ore to separate the metal from waste impurities called slag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuclear industry:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses pyroprocessing to <strong>reprocess spent nuclear fuel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>First, used <strong>nuclear fuel is broken up into pieces<\/strong> and placed in a salt bath \u2014 usually a mixture of lithium and potassium <strong>chlorides at 500\u00b0 C or more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, an electric current is passed through the salt bath, causing different elements to become separated depending on their electrochemical properties.<\/li>\n<li>Operators then recover the elements of interest in separate streams.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Pyroprocessing is being used in many sectors across the globe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>way to change a solid material<\/strong> physically or chemically <strong>using high temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>dry process<\/strong> and very energy-intensive. Three sectors that use it most are cement-making, metallurgy, and nuclear power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Pyroprocessing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cement Making:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This sector uses pyroprocessing the most and it involves<\/li>\n<li>First, <strong>finely ground limestone<\/strong>, clay and iron \u2014 the raw materials \u2014 are fed into a rotary kiln.<\/li>\n<li>As the <strong>temperature increases to 900\u00b0 C,<\/strong> the limestone loses its carbon dioxide, and at around 1,450\u00b0 C, the mix partly melts to form marble-sized nodules called clinker.<\/li>\n<li>The clinker is then ground to produce cement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metallurgy Sector<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pyroprocessing is <strong>used to extract metals<\/strong> <strong>from their ores<\/strong> in multiple stages.<\/li>\n<li>For example, sulphide ores are heated in air \u2014 or roasted \u2014 to convert them into metal oxides, like zinc sulphide.<\/li>\n<li>Smelting melts an ore to separate the metal from waste impurities called slag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuclear industry:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses pyroprocessing to <strong>reprocess spent nuclear fuel.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>First, used <strong>nuclear fuel is broken up into pieces<\/strong> and placed in a salt bath \u2014 usually a mixture of lithium and potassium <strong>chlorides at 500\u00b0 C or more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, an electric current is passed through the salt bath, causing different elements to become separated depending on their electrochemical properties.<\/li>\n<li>Operators then recover the elements of interest in separate streams.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-pyroprocessing\/article71072743.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Land Port Management System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system.<\/li>\n<li>It is fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE and ULIP.<\/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=\"1779\"\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_180_1779\"\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_180_1779\"\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_180_1779\"\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_180_1779\"\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>The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>state-of-the-art digital platform<\/strong> designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Land Port Management System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real time information:<\/strong> It <strong>enables secure, real-time exchange<\/strong> of <strong>logistics and regulatory information<\/strong>, bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusion and Coordination: <\/strong>LPMS will facilitate <strong>seamless coordination among various stakeholders<\/strong>, including government agencies and private operators,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitization:<\/strong> The <strong>system introduces end-to-end digital workflows<\/strong> for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with Platforms:<\/strong> It is fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE, ULIP, and the motor vehicle ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>LPMS will enable <strong>interoperable, efficient, and transparent <\/strong>border management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>It reduces delays and enhancing operational efficiency.<\/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=2270063&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2270063&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2270063&#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>The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>state-of-the-art digital platform<\/strong> designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Land Port Management System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real time information:<\/strong> It <strong>enables secure, real-time exchange<\/strong> of <strong>logistics and regulatory information<\/strong>, bringing land ports at par with digital systems operational at airports and seaports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusion and Coordination: <\/strong>LPMS will facilitate <strong>seamless coordination among various stakeholders<\/strong>, including government agencies and private operators,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digitization:<\/strong> The <strong>system introduces end-to-end digital workflows<\/strong> for cargo and passenger processing, including slot booking, payments, tracking, and single-window clearances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with Platforms:<\/strong> It is fully integrated with key national platforms such as ICEGATE, ULIP, and the motor vehicle ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>LPMS will enable <strong>interoperable, efficient, and transparent <\/strong>border management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>It reduces delays and enhancing operational efficiency.<\/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=2270063&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2270063&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2270063&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Indonesia, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is bordered by Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.<\/li>\n<li>It has equatorial type of climate.<\/li>\n<li>It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the North and Pacific Ocean in the South.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1780\"\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_180_1780\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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, India\u2019s External Affairs Minister (EAM) and Indonesian counterpart co-chaired the 8th Indonesia\u2013India Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an archipelagic nation located off the <strong>Southeast Asian mainland in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Border:<\/strong> It is surrounded by the <strong>Indian Ocean<\/strong> in the south; by the <strong>Pacific Ocean (South China Sea) in the north.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Indonesia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The major Indonesian islands <strong>are characterized by densely forested volcanic mountains<\/strong> in the interior that slope downward to coastal plains covered by thick alluvial swamps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate of Indonesia is <strong>almost everywhere equatorial<\/strong>, ie hot, humid and rainy throughout the year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Main Rivers <strong>are Kapuas, Barito, Musi, and Digul<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> Puncak Jaya 16,502 ft (5,030 m)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is dominated by <strong>natural gas and crude petroleum<\/strong>. Other major mineral exports include coal, nickel, bauxite, gold, tin, and copper.<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/<\/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, India\u2019s External Affairs Minister (EAM) and Indonesian counterpart co-chaired the 8th Indonesia\u2013India Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an archipelagic nation located off the <strong>Southeast Asian mainland in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Border:<\/strong> It is surrounded by the <strong>Indian Ocean<\/strong> in the south; by the <strong>Pacific Ocean (South China Sea) in the north.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Indonesia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The major Indonesian islands <strong>are characterized by densely forested volcanic mountains<\/strong> in the interior that slope downward to coastal plains covered by thick alluvial swamps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate of Indonesia is <strong>almost everywhere equatorial<\/strong>, ie hot, humid and rainy throughout the year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Main Rivers <strong>are Kapuas, Barito, Musi, and Digul<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> Puncak Jaya 16,502 ft (5,030 m)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is dominated by <strong>natural gas and crude petroleum<\/strong>. Other major mineral exports include coal, nickel, bauxite, gold, tin, and copper.<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eam-jaishankar-meets-indonesian-counterpart-sugiono-discusses-comprehensive-strategic-ties\/<\/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>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/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>Bascanichthys chepakakiensis, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1781\"\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_180_1781\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Invasive Plant                                            <\/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_180_1781\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Fish                                            <\/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_180_1781\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Gecko                                            <\/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_180_1781\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Snake eel                                            <\/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>Recently, marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel lurking in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal and officially named\u00a0as Bascanichthys chepakakiensis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new <strong>species of snake eel<\/strong> <strong>discovered in <\/strong>Kakinada fishing harbour <strong>in Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The specific name, <strong>chepakakiensis,<\/strong> is a combination of two words from the regional Telugu language: chepa, which means &#8220;fish,&#8221; and &#8220;kaki, a shortened nickname for Kakinada.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only <strong>second time a species of this snake-eel genus<\/strong> has been described from Indian waters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Bascanichthys chepakakiensis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a <strong>distinct bicoloured body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>noticeably shorter snout<\/strong>, a different tooth arrangement in its jaws, and fewer vertebrae before its anal fin.<\/li>\n<li>It also possesses <strong>incredibly tiny, flap-like pectoral fins<\/strong> that are barely visible.<\/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:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada<\/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, marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel lurking in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal and officially named\u00a0as Bascanichthys chepakakiensis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new <strong>species of snake eel<\/strong> <strong>discovered in <\/strong>Kakinada fishing harbour <strong>in Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The specific name, <strong>chepakakiensis,<\/strong> is a combination of two words from the regional Telugu language: chepa, which means &#8220;fish,&#8221; and &#8220;kaki, a shortened nickname for Kakinada.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only <strong>second time a species of this snake-eel genus<\/strong> has been described from Indian waters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Bascanichthys chepakakiensis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a <strong>distinct bicoloured body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>noticeably shorter snout<\/strong>, a different tooth arrangement in its jaws, and fewer vertebrae before its anal fin.<\/li>\n<li>It also possesses <strong>incredibly tiny, flap-like pectoral fins<\/strong> that are barely visible.<\/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:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-snake-eel-species-discovered-amongst-fishing-bycatch-coast-kakinada<\/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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