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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Spilomena malabarica, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1872\"\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_189_1872\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly identified orchid species found in the Eastern Himalayas.                                            <\/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_189_1872\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A venomous spider discovered in the Thar Desert.                                            <\/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_189_1872\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered species of wasp from the Western Ghats of Kerala.                                            <\/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_189_1872\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A rare freshwater fish endemic to the Cauvery River basin.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists in India recently discovered a new species of wasp named Spilomena malabarica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Spilomena malabarica:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>aphid wasp that hunts plant pests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Kozhikode district of <strong>Kerala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The scientists chose the specific <strong>name malabarica<\/strong> in honour of the historic <strong>Malabar region of Kerala,<\/strong> where the type specimen was collected.<\/li>\n<li>This find marks the <strong>11th species<\/strong> of this specific wasp <strong>genus found in India <\/strong>and the 98th discovered worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>Measuring just over 3.5 millimetres long, this <strong>tiny black-and-brown insec<\/strong>t shows highly distinctive features under a microscope.<\/li>\n<li>It<strong> stands out<\/strong> from its closest relatives due to a <strong>specific wing pattern. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It possesses <strong>only a single submarginal cell,<\/strong> a <strong>distinct enclosed area formed by veins on its front wing. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>While it <strong>shares this rare wing trait with its closest known cousin, Spilomena unus<\/strong>, the Spilomena malabarica is easily <strong>distinguished by its head shape. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head <\/strong>is <strong>not unusually elongated;<\/strong> the distance between its eyes and the top of its head is well proportioned; and it features a <strong>flatter face, known scientifically as a less convex clypeus<\/strong>, setting it apart from other wasps in its family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-plant-pest-hunting-aphid-wasp-species-discovered-kozhikode\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-plant-pest-hunting-aphid-wasp-species-discovered-kozhikode<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists in India recently discovered a new species of wasp named Spilomena malabarica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Spilomena malabarica:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>aphid wasp that hunts plant pests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Kozhikode district of <strong>Kerala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The scientists chose the specific <strong>name malabarica<\/strong> in honour of the historic <strong>Malabar region of Kerala,<\/strong> where the type specimen was collected.<\/li>\n<li>This find marks the <strong>11th species<\/strong> of this specific wasp <strong>genus found in India <\/strong>and the 98th discovered worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>Measuring just over 3.5 millimetres long, this <strong>tiny black-and-brown insec<\/strong>t shows highly distinctive features under a microscope.<\/li>\n<li>It<strong> stands out<\/strong> from its closest relatives due to a <strong>specific wing pattern. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It possesses <strong>only a single submarginal cell,<\/strong> a <strong>distinct enclosed area formed by veins on its front wing. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>While it <strong>shares this rare wing trait with its closest known cousin, Spilomena unus<\/strong>, the Spilomena malabarica is easily <strong>distinguished by its head shape. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head <\/strong>is <strong>not unusually elongated;<\/strong> the distance between its eyes and the top of its head is well proportioned; and it features a <strong>flatter face, known scientifically as a less convex clypeus<\/strong>, setting it apart from other wasps in its family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-plant-pest-hunting-aphid-wasp-species-discovered-kozhikode\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-plant-pest-hunting-aphid-wasp-species-discovered-kozhikode<\/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; 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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>Etalin Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian State?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1873\"\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_189_1873\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sikkim                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_189_1873\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Arunachal Pradesh                                            <\/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_189_1873\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_189_1873\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Punjab                                            <\/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>NHPC Limited recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Etalin Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>3,097 MW<\/strong> hydropower project planned on the <strong>Dri and Talo rivers (tributaries of the Dibang River<\/strong>) in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s Dibang Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the largest hydropower projects <\/strong>proposed in the country in terms of installed capacity.<\/li>\n<li>It is proposed to be developed as a <strong>combination of two run-of-the-river schemes, <\/strong>involving the construction of <strong>concrete gravity dams on the Dri River and Talo River,<\/strong> with an <strong>underground powerhouse<\/strong> near their confluence close to Etalin village.<\/li>\n<li>The project is expected to generate 12,752 GWh of electricity.<\/li>\n<li>The project area falls under the <strong>\u201crichest biogeographical province of the Himalayan zone\u201d <\/strong>and \u201cone of the <strong>mega-biodiversity hotspots of the world\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>project are<\/strong>a is <strong>dominated <\/strong>by indigenous populations belonging to <strong>Idu-Mishmi tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is being <strong>executed by NHPC Limited<\/strong> (formerly known as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).\n<ul>\n<li>The project will be implemented on a <strong>Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NHPC will be responsible for developing and operating the project for a <strong>lease period of 40 years <\/strong>from the Commercial Operation Date (COD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/psuwatch.com\/amp\/story\/newsupdates\/nhpc-signs-moa-with-govt-of-arunachal-for-3097-mw-etalin-hydroelectric-project\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/psuwatch.com\/amp\/story\/newsupdates\/nhpc-signs-moa-with-govt-of-arunachal-for-3097-mw-etalin-hydroelectric-project<\/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>NHPC Limited recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Etalin Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>3,097 MW<\/strong> hydropower project planned on the <strong>Dri and Talo rivers (tributaries of the Dibang River<\/strong>) in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s Dibang Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the largest hydropower projects <\/strong>proposed in the country in terms of installed capacity.<\/li>\n<li>It is proposed to be developed as a <strong>combination of two run-of-the-river schemes, <\/strong>involving the construction of <strong>concrete gravity dams on the Dri River and Talo River,<\/strong> with an <strong>underground powerhouse<\/strong> near their confluence close to Etalin village.<\/li>\n<li>The project is expected to generate 12,752 GWh of electricity.<\/li>\n<li>The project area falls under the <strong>\u201crichest biogeographical province of the Himalayan zone\u201d <\/strong>and \u201cone of the <strong>mega-biodiversity hotspots of the world\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>project are<\/strong>a is <strong>dominated <\/strong>by indigenous populations belonging to <strong>Idu-Mishmi tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project is being <strong>executed by NHPC Limited<\/strong> (formerly known as the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).\n<ul>\n<li>The project will be implemented on a <strong>Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NHPC will be responsible for developing and operating the project for a <strong>lease period of 40 years <\/strong>from the Commercial Operation Date (COD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/psuwatch.com\/amp\/story\/newsupdates\/nhpc-signs-moa-with-govt-of-arunachal-for-3097-mw-etalin-hydroelectric-project\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/psuwatch.com\/amp\/story\/newsupdates\/nhpc-signs-moa-with-govt-of-arunachal-for-3097-mw-etalin-hydroelectric-project<\/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: 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<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>Which of the following statements about the Strait of Messina is <strong>not<\/strong> correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1874\"\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_189_1874\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. It is a narrow water body in the Mediterranean Sea.                                            <\/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_189_1874\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. It is located in southern Italy.                                            <\/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_189_1874\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. It is known for strong currents and whirlpools.                                            <\/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_189_1874\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. It is the deepest strait in Europe.                                            <\/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>Japan&#8217;s Prime Minister emphasized bilateral cooperation in the ambitious plan to build a bridge across Italy&#8217;s Strait of Messina recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Strait of Messina:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>narrow water body<\/strong> in the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> in <strong>southern Italy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an example of a <strong>strait<\/strong> that <strong>runs through a country.<\/strong> It <strong>separates mainland Italy<\/strong> and the <strong>island of Sicily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after the<strong> city of Messina,<\/strong> located on the <strong>northeastern tip of Sicily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a 32 km-long strait that <strong>connects <\/strong>the <strong>Tyrrhenian Sea in the north <\/strong>with the<strong> Ionian Sea in the south.<\/strong> Both are <strong>parts of the larger Mediterranean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At its narrowest point, the strait is about 3.1 kilometers wide.<\/li>\n<li>The strait is generally <strong>narrow and shallow<\/strong>, with an average depth of 90 m, and is 250 m deep at the deepest point.<\/li>\n<li>The waters of the strait are known for <strong>strong currents, whirlpools, and tidal flows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The strait was greatly <strong>feared by sailors in antiquit<\/strong>y, mainly because of the <strong>rocks and whirlpools <\/strong>known as<strong> Scylla and Charybdis<\/strong>, which were <strong>personified as female monsters in Greek mythology. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a unique marine ecosystem due to its strong water currents.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>alternating and intense curren<\/strong>t, <strong>abundant phosphorus and nitrogen<\/strong>, and low water temperature support <strong>abundant and diverse species. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>migratory route used by fish and other species to access the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Every year, s<strong>everal bird species pass <\/strong>through the strait to their breeding grounds in Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/international\/3935204-bridging-dreams-japan-and-italys-joint-venture-in-messina\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/international\/3935204-bridging-dreams-japan-and-italys-joint-venture-in-messina<\/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>Japan&#8217;s Prime Minister emphasized bilateral cooperation in the ambitious plan to build a bridge across Italy&#8217;s Strait of Messina recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Strait of Messina:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>narrow water body<\/strong> in the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> in <strong>southern Italy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an example of a <strong>strait<\/strong> that <strong>runs through a country.<\/strong> It <strong>separates mainland Italy<\/strong> and the <strong>island of Sicily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after the<strong> city of Messina,<\/strong> located on the <strong>northeastern tip of Sicily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a 32 km-long strait that <strong>connects <\/strong>the <strong>Tyrrhenian Sea in the north <\/strong>with the<strong> Ionian Sea in the south.<\/strong> Both are <strong>parts of the larger Mediterranean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At its narrowest point, the strait is about 3.1 kilometers wide.<\/li>\n<li>The strait is generally <strong>narrow and shallow<\/strong>, with an average depth of 90 m, and is 250 m deep at the deepest point.<\/li>\n<li>The waters of the strait are known for <strong>strong currents, whirlpools, and tidal flows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The strait was greatly <strong>feared by sailors in antiquit<\/strong>y, mainly because of the <strong>rocks and whirlpools <\/strong>known as<strong> Scylla and Charybdis<\/strong>, which were <strong>personified as female monsters in Greek mythology. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a unique marine ecosystem due to its strong water currents.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>alternating and intense curren<\/strong>t, <strong>abundant phosphorus and nitrogen<\/strong>, and low water temperature support <strong>abundant and diverse species. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>migratory route used by fish and other species to access the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Every year, s<strong>everal bird species pass <\/strong>through the strait to their breeding grounds in Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/international\/3935204-bridging-dreams-japan-and-italys-joint-venture-in-messina\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/international\/3935204-bridging-dreams-japan-and-italys-joint-venture-in-messina<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                  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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Khaan Quest, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an annual, multinational joint military exercise.<\/li>\n<li>It is hosted by Kazakhstan.<\/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=\"1875\"\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_189_1875\"\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_189_1875\"\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_189_1875\"\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_189_1875\"\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 Indian Army contingent is set to depart to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise &#8211; Exercise KHAAN QUEST.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Khaan Quest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>annual<\/strong>, <strong>multinational joint military exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces <\/strong>and <strong>co-sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation among participating militaries in <strong>peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for the conduct of joint operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The exercise first <strong>started as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Armed Forces i<\/strong>n the year <strong>2003<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, from the year <strong>2006 onwards, <\/strong>the exercise graduated to a <strong>multinational peacekeeping exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> last edition<\/strong> of Exercise KHAAN QUEST was conducted in <strong>Mongolia in 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026 Edition:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>23rd iteration<\/strong> of the exercise.<\/li>\n<li>It is scheduled to be held from 20 June to 3 July at the <strong>Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar (capital of Mongolia). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Indian Army contingent<\/strong> comprises 40 personnel, including <strong>troops from a battalion of the JAT Regiment <\/strong>and personnel from other Arms and Services.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise will focus on the conduct of joint planning and tactical drills such as establishment of static and mobile checkpoints, cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile areas, counter improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid, and casualty evacuation.<\/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=2274656&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274656&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/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 Indian Army contingent is set to depart to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise &#8211; Exercise KHAAN QUEST.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Khaan Quest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>annual<\/strong>, <strong>multinational joint military exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces <\/strong>and <strong>co-sponsored by the U.S. Pacific Command. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation among participating militaries in <strong>peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in tactics, techniques, and procedures for the conduct of joint operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The exercise first <strong>started as a bilateral event between the USA and Mongolian Armed Forces i<\/strong>n the year <strong>2003<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, from the year <strong>2006 onwards, <\/strong>the exercise graduated to a <strong>multinational peacekeeping exercise.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> last edition<\/strong> of Exercise KHAAN QUEST was conducted in <strong>Mongolia in 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>2026 Edition:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>23rd iteration<\/strong> of the exercise.<\/li>\n<li>It is scheduled to be held from 20 June to 3 July at the <strong>Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar (capital of Mongolia). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Indian Army contingent<\/strong> comprises 40 personnel, including <strong>troops from a battalion of the JAT Regiment <\/strong>and personnel from other Arms and Services.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise will focus on the conduct of joint planning and tactical drills such as establishment of static and mobile checkpoints, cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile areas, counter improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid, and casualty evacuation.<\/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=2274656&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274656&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/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>Which among the following best describes Mimeusemia kali, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1876\"\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_189_1876\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A new species of night frog.                                            <\/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_189_1876\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A newly identified dragonfly species.                                            <\/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_189_1876\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered freshwater fish.                                            <\/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_189_1876\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/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>Scientists recently discovered a new species of forester moth named Mimeusemia kali in Karnataka\u2019s Kali Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mimeusemia kali:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of forester <strong>moth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in <strong>Karnataka\u2019s Kali Tiger Reserve<\/strong> in the Western Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>It marks the first addition to the genus Mimeusemia in nearly 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>The g<strong>enus Mimeusemia belongs to the forester moth group <\/strong>within the Noctuidae family.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>colourful moths <\/strong>are <strong>primarily active during the day<\/strong>, although some species are also seen at dusk and may occasionally be attracted to light.<\/li>\n<li>Mimeusemia kali is distinct from closely related species because of its unique physical characteristics, reproductive structures and genetic features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/pune\/after-30-years-new-forester-moth-species-discovered-in-karnatakas-kali-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/131812083.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/pune\/after-30-years-new-forester-moth-species-discovered-in-karnatakas-kali-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/131812083.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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists recently discovered a new species of forester moth named Mimeusemia kali in Karnataka\u2019s Kali Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mimeusemia kali:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of forester <strong>moth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in <strong>Karnataka\u2019s Kali Tiger Reserve<\/strong> in the Western Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>It marks the first addition to the genus Mimeusemia in nearly 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>The g<strong>enus Mimeusemia belongs to the forester moth group <\/strong>within the Noctuidae family.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>colourful moths <\/strong>are <strong>primarily active during the day<\/strong>, although some species are also seen at dusk and may occasionally be attracted to light.<\/li>\n<li>Mimeusemia kali is distinct from closely related species because of its unique physical characteristics, reproductive structures and genetic features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/pune\/after-30-years-new-forester-moth-species-discovered-in-karnatakas-kali-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/131812083.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/pune\/after-30-years-new-forester-moth-species-discovered-in-karnatakas-kali-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/131812083.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Smart Seed Coating Technology:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It uses biodegradable biopolymers to form a multifunctional protective layer around seeds.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation.<\/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=\"1877\"\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_189_1877\"\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_189_1877\"\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_189_1877\"\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_189_1877\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research\u2019s Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, has developed Smart Seed Coating Technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an innovative <strong>biopolymer-based technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>ICAR\u2013Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research<\/strong> (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multifunctional Layer: <\/strong>It uses biodegradable biopolymers to form a <strong>multifunctional protective layer around seeds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Platform<\/strong>: This coating acts as a delivery platform for beneficial <strong>microorganisms, nutrients,<\/strong> micronutrients, crop protection <strong>agents, and crop-protection agents directly at the seed-soil<\/strong> interface, improving germination rates and early plant growth,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microenvironment:<\/strong> It creates a favourable microenvironment that <strong>promotes faster germination, stronger<\/strong> seedling growth, better root development, and <strong>enhanced tolerance to both biotic and abiotic stresses<\/strong> during the crucial crop establishment phase.<\/li>\n<li>The coating can be tailored for a broad range of crops, <strong>including cereals, millets, pulses, vegetables, and horticultural produce<\/strong>, and is particularly suited to rainfed farming,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The technology is <strong>particularly relevant for rainfed agriculture<\/strong>, which accounts for a major share of India&#8217;s cultivated area and is highly vulnerable to climatic uncertainties.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>aligns closely<\/strong> with national priorities on <strong>sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, improved seed systems<\/strong>, and enhanced resource-use efficiency.\u00a0<\/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:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research\u2019s Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, has developed Smart Seed Coating Technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an innovative <strong>biopolymer-based technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>ICAR\u2013Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research<\/strong> (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multifunctional Layer: <\/strong>It uses biodegradable biopolymers to form a <strong>multifunctional protective layer around seeds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Platform<\/strong>: This coating acts as a delivery platform for beneficial <strong>microorganisms, nutrients,<\/strong> micronutrients, crop protection <strong>agents, and crop-protection agents directly at the seed-soil<\/strong> interface, improving germination rates and early plant growth,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microenvironment:<\/strong> It creates a favourable microenvironment that <strong>promotes faster germination, stronger<\/strong> seedling growth, better root development, and <strong>enhanced tolerance to both biotic and abiotic stresses<\/strong> during the crucial crop establishment phase.<\/li>\n<li>The coating can be tailored for a broad range of crops, <strong>including cereals, millets, pulses, vegetables, and horticultural produce<\/strong>, and is particularly suited to rainfed farming,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The technology is <strong>particularly relevant for rainfed agriculture<\/strong>, which accounts for a major share of India&#8217;s cultivated area and is highly vulnerable to climatic uncertainties.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>aligns closely<\/strong> with national priorities on <strong>sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, improved seed systems<\/strong>, and enhanced resource-use efficiency.\u00a0<\/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:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/icar-iior-unveils-smart-seed-coating-technology-to-boost-crop-yields-and-climate-resilience\/<\/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                               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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 SHe-Box Portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0centralized platform\u00a0for\u00a0registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace.<\/li>\n<li>It has been developed to operationalise the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.<\/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=\"1878\"\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_189_1878\"\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_189_1878\"\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_189_1878\"\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_189_1878\"\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 Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal\u00a0has strengthened women\u2019s safety framework under the Mission Shakti initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>centralized platform\u00a0for\u00a0registering<\/strong> and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SHe-Box<\/strong> (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) portal was launched by the <strong>Ministry of Women and Child Development<\/strong> (MWCD) in 2024.<\/li>\n<li>It has been developed to operationalise the provisions of the <strong>Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace <\/strong>(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It serves as a centralized\u00a0repository of information related to <strong>Internal Committees<\/strong> (ICs)\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Local Committees<\/strong> (LCs) formed\u00a0across the country,\u00a0encompassing both\u00a0the\u00a0government and private sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It provides\u00a0assured <strong>redressal of complaints<\/strong>and a streamlined process for all stakeholders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The portal enables\u00a0real-time monitoring of complaints\u00a0through\u00a0a\u00a0designated nodal officer.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>single-window access for women<\/strong> across all organised, unorganised, public and private sectors to register and track complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.<\/li>\n<li>The portal enables seamless coordination among stakeholders and strengthens the implementation framework of the SH Act by providing a more structured monitorable system.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a <strong>secure, confidential and user-friendly interface<\/strong> that enables women to report incidents without fear of stigma or retaliation.<\/li>\n<li>The portal is <strong>available in 22 languages,<\/strong> including Hindi and English, ensuring inclusivity and wider accessibility across diverse user groups.\u00a0<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/<\/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 Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) portal\u00a0has strengthened women\u2019s safety framework under the Mission Shakti initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>centralized platform\u00a0for\u00a0registering<\/strong> and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SHe-Box<\/strong> (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) portal was launched by the <strong>Ministry of Women and Child Development<\/strong> (MWCD) in 2024.<\/li>\n<li>It has been developed to operationalise the provisions of the <strong>Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace <\/strong>(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It serves as a centralized\u00a0repository of information related to <strong>Internal Committees<\/strong> (ICs)\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Local Committees<\/strong> (LCs) formed\u00a0across the country,\u00a0encompassing both\u00a0the\u00a0government and private sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It provides\u00a0assured <strong>redressal of complaints<\/strong>and a streamlined process for all stakeholders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The portal enables\u00a0real-time monitoring of complaints\u00a0through\u00a0a\u00a0designated nodal officer.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>single-window access for women<\/strong> across all organised, unorganised, public and private sectors to register and track complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace.<\/li>\n<li>The portal enables seamless coordination among stakeholders and strengthens the implementation framework of the SH Act by providing a more structured monitorable system.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a <strong>secure, confidential and user-friendly interface<\/strong> that enables women to report incidents without fear of stigma or retaliation.<\/li>\n<li>The portal is <strong>available in 22 languages,<\/strong> including Hindi and English, ensuring inclusivity and wider accessibility across diverse user groups.\u00a0<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/govt-strengthens-womens-safety-framework-with-upgraded-she-box-2-0-portal-under-mission-shakti-initiative\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was launched by the\u00a0Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the\u00a0National Green Hydrogen Mission.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to promote the production and use of Green Hydrogen, which is generated from renewable energy sources.<\/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=\"1879\"\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_189_1879\"\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_189_1879\"\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_189_1879\"\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_189_1879\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched by the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/strong> (MNRE),\u00a0Government of India, under the\u00a0<strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>promote the production and use of Green Hydrogen<\/strong>, which is generated from renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It is designed to facilitate the development of a market in India, ensuring that hydrogen produced is genuinely green and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Green Hydrogen standard<\/strong>: Hydrogen\u00a0can be officially\u00a0recognized as \u201cgreen\u201d only if its non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions <strong>do not exceed 2 kg of CO\u2082 equivalent (CO\u2082e)\/kg of hydrogen<\/strong>,\u00a0averaged <strong>over 12 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligible pathways:<\/strong> Eligible Hydrogen Production Pathways include <strong>Electrolysis and Conversion of Biomass. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The GHCI operates with four types of certificates\u2014<strong>Concept Certificate, Facility-Level Certificate, Provisional Certificate, and Final Certificate.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Concept and Facility-Level certificates focus on design and operational readiness, while Provisional and Final certificates evaluate actual emissions based on production data.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Final certificates\u00a0are\u00a0mandatory for facilities benefiting from government incentives or intending to sell hydrogen domestically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0certification\u00a0also\u00a0enables producers to <strong>access carbon credits under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme<\/strong> (CCTS),\u00a0subject to additional compliance requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274212&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274212&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched by the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy<\/strong> (MNRE),\u00a0Government of India, under the\u00a0<strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>promote the production and use of Green Hydrogen<\/strong>, which is generated from renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It is designed to facilitate the development of a market in India, ensuring that hydrogen produced is genuinely green and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Green Hydrogen standard<\/strong>: Hydrogen\u00a0can be officially\u00a0recognized as \u201cgreen\u201d only if its non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions <strong>do not exceed 2 kg of CO\u2082 equivalent (CO\u2082e)\/kg of hydrogen<\/strong>,\u00a0averaged <strong>over 12 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligible pathways:<\/strong> Eligible Hydrogen Production Pathways include <strong>Electrolysis and Conversion of Biomass. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The GHCI operates with four types of certificates\u2014<strong>Concept Certificate, Facility-Level Certificate, Provisional Certificate, and Final Certificate.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Concept and Facility-Level certificates focus on design and operational readiness, while Provisional and Final certificates evaluate actual emissions based on production data.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Final certificates\u00a0are\u00a0mandatory for facilities benefiting from government incentives or intending to sell hydrogen domestically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0certification\u00a0also\u00a0enables producers to <strong>access carbon credits under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme<\/strong> (CCTS),\u00a0subject to additional compliance requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274212&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274212&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                          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                           <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to United Arab Emirates, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located on the north east edge of the Arabian Peninsula.<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered by the Saudi Arabia and Yemen.<\/li>\n<li>The Tropic of Cancer passes through this country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1880\"\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_189_1880\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_189_1880\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_189_1880\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_189_1880\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years which is aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a <strong>Middle East<\/strong> country that is located on the <strong>north east edge of the Arabian Peninsula.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by the <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> (South and West) and <strong>Oman <\/strong>(East).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundary:<\/strong> Gulf of Oman (East), Persian Gulf (North).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of United Arab Emirates:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The emirates comprise a mixed environment of rocky desert, coastal plains and wetlands, and waterless mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate is <strong>hot and humid along<\/strong> the coast and is hotter still, but dry, in the interior.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest point:<\/strong> Jabal Bil \u2018Ays 1,905 m Mountain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Ports:<\/strong> Port R\u0101shid and Port Jebel Ali<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of petroleum and natural gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tropic of Cancer passes through UAE<\/strong>, specifically Abu Dhabi emirate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/<\/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>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years which is aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a <strong>Middle East<\/strong> country that is located on the <strong>north east edge of the Arabian Peninsula.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by the <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> (South and West) and <strong>Oman <\/strong>(East).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundary:<\/strong> Gulf of Oman (East), Persian Gulf (North).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of United Arab Emirates:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The emirates comprise a mixed environment of rocky desert, coastal plains and wetlands, and waterless mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate is <strong>hot and humid along<\/strong> the coast and is hotter still, but dry, in the interior.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest point:<\/strong> Jabal Bil \u2018Ays 1,905 m Mountain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Ports:<\/strong> Port R\u0101shid and Port Jebel Ali<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of petroleum and natural gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tropic of Cancer passes through UAE<\/strong>, specifically Abu Dhabi emirate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/06\/uae-sets-15-as-minimum-age-for-social-media-access-under-new-child-safety-rules\/<\/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>Consider the following statements regarding National Internet Exchange of India:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a not-for-profit organization set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.<\/li>\n<li>It only facilitates delegating IP addresses through the Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers.<\/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=\"1881\"\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_189_1881\"\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_189_1881\"\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_189_1881\"\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_189_1881\"\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 National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is celebrating its 23rd Foundation Day on June 19.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>not-for-profit organization<\/strong> set up under the aegis of the <strong>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was established under section 8 of the <strong>Companies Act 2013.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim of NIXI:<\/strong> To promote <strong>internet penetration in<\/strong> the country as well as across the globe.<\/li>\n<li>Its Primary purpose is to <strong>facilitate exchange of domestic Internet traffic<\/strong> between the peering ISP, Content players and any other organizations with their own AS number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of National Internet Exchange of India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>NIXI plays a critical role in strengthening <strong>India\u2019s Internet infrastructure<\/strong> by facilitating efficient exchange of domestic Internet traffic, managing the \u2018.IN\u2019 and (.Bharat) country-code top-level domains.<\/li>\n<li>It facilitates <strong>Internet Exchange services, and delegating IP addresses<\/strong> (IPv4\/IPv6) through the <strong>Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Through its initiatives, NIXI supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem aligned with India\u2019s digital growth ambitions.<\/li>\n<li>It operates <strong>79 Internet Exchange Points<\/strong> (IXPs) across the country and <strong>supports domain names in 22 Indian languages<\/strong>, furthering its vision of a secure, resilient and inclusive internet ecosystem.<\/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=2274704&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274704&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2274704&#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>The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is celebrating its 23rd Foundation Day on June 19.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>not-for-profit organization<\/strong> set up under the aegis of the <strong>Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was established under section 8 of the <strong>Companies Act 2013.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim of NIXI:<\/strong> To promote <strong>internet penetration in<\/strong> the country as well as across the globe.<\/li>\n<li>Its Primary purpose is to <strong>facilitate exchange of domestic Internet traffic<\/strong> between the peering ISP, Content players and any other organizations with their own AS number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of National Internet Exchange of India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>NIXI plays a critical role in strengthening <strong>India\u2019s Internet infrastructure<\/strong> by facilitating efficient exchange of domestic Internet traffic, managing the \u2018.IN\u2019 and (.Bharat) country-code top-level domains.<\/li>\n<li>It facilitates <strong>Internet Exchange services, and delegating IP addresses<\/strong> (IPv4\/IPv6) through the <strong>Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Through its initiatives, NIXI supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem aligned with India\u2019s digital growth ambitions.<\/li>\n<li>It operates <strong>79 Internet Exchange Points<\/strong> (IXPs) across the country and <strong>supports domain names in 22 Indian languages<\/strong>, furthering its vision of a secure, resilient and inclusive 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