


{"id":110203,"date":"2026-06-27T16:24:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=110203"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:54:59","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-27-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-27-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 27 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_196\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 27 June 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National War Memorial (NWM):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a national monument located in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li>Its main structure has been built in the form of seven arches.<\/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=\"1943\"\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_196_1943\"\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_196_1943\"\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_196_1943\"\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_196_1943\"\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 names of six military personnel \u2014 five from the Indian Army and one from IAF \u2014 who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor have been recently inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial as a tribute to the fallen heroes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National War Memorial (NWM):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National War Memorial (<strong>Rashtriya Samar Smarak)<\/strong> was <strong>established <\/strong>in January<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> national monument<\/strong> built for <strong>giving honour <\/strong>to our <strong>brave soldiers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located in <strong>New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a commemoration of the <strong>sacrifices made by Indian soldiers since Independence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> main structure <\/strong>has been built in the<strong> form of four chakras,<\/strong> each signifying different values of the armed forces, with the <strong>eternal flame and obelisk located in the inner-most chakra<\/strong> (also called <strong>Amar Chakra)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>obelisk <\/strong>stands at a height of <strong>5 metres<\/strong> and is visible even from a distance as one enters the complex.<\/li>\n<li>Surrounding it is<strong> Veerta Chakra with six bronze murals depicting different battle actions<\/strong>. Each mural weighs between 600 kg and 1,000 kg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyag Chakra <\/strong>which surrounds it has been made <strong>entirely of granite bricks, each bearing <\/strong>the <strong>name of a fallen soldier since Independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>final chakra \u2014 Rakshak Chakra <\/strong>\u2014 surrounds the other three and consists of <strong>over 600 trees<\/strong> that will <strong>act as a wall and represent the soldiers who protect the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjacent to the main complex<\/strong> lies a<strong> tribute to the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Each recipient is honoured by a bronze bust<\/strong> surrounded by a lush green patch, complete with pathways and informative plaques on the courage they displayed during battle.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/names-of-six-personnel-who-died-in-action-during-op-sindoor-inscribed-at-national-war-memorial\/article71152029.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/names-of-six-personnel-who-died-in-action-during-op-sindoor-inscribed-at-national-war-memorial\/article71152029.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The names of six military personnel \u2014 five from the Indian Army and one from IAF \u2014 who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor have been recently inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial as a tribute to the fallen heroes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National War Memorial (NWM):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National War Memorial (<strong>Rashtriya Samar Smarak)<\/strong> was <strong>established <\/strong>in January<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> national monument<\/strong> built for <strong>giving honour <\/strong>to our <strong>brave soldiers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located in <strong>New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a commemoration of the <strong>sacrifices made by Indian soldiers since Independence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> main structure <\/strong>has been built in the<strong> form of four chakras,<\/strong> each signifying different values of the armed forces, with the <strong>eternal flame and obelisk located in the inner-most chakra<\/strong> (also called <strong>Amar Chakra)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>obelisk <\/strong>stands at a height of <strong>5 metres<\/strong> and is visible even from a distance as one enters the complex.<\/li>\n<li>Surrounding it is<strong> Veerta Chakra with six bronze murals depicting different battle actions<\/strong>. Each mural weighs between 600 kg and 1,000 kg.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tyag Chakra <\/strong>which surrounds it has been made <strong>entirely of granite bricks, each bearing <\/strong>the <strong>name of a fallen soldier since Independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>final chakra \u2014 Rakshak Chakra <\/strong>\u2014 surrounds the other three and consists of <strong>over 600 trees<\/strong> that will <strong>act as a wall and represent the soldiers who protect the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjacent to the main complex<\/strong> lies a<strong> tribute to the 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Each recipient is honoured by a bronze bust<\/strong> surrounded by a lush green patch, complete with pathways and informative plaques on the courage they displayed during battle.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/names-of-six-personnel-who-died-in-action-during-op-sindoor-inscribed-at-national-war-memorial\/article71152029.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/names-of-six-personnel-who-died-in-action-during-op-sindoor-inscribed-at-national-war-memorial\/article71152029.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which one of the following statements best describes Brachybacterium netajii, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1944\"\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_196_1944\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A nitrogen-fixing bacterium found in rice fields.                                            <\/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_196_1944\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A new bacterium capable of degrading toxic chemicals.                                            <\/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_196_1944\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A marine bacterium involved in coral bleaching.                                            <\/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_196_1944\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A bacterium responsible for causing plant diseases.                                            <\/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>A team of researchers recently discovered a tough, new species of bacteria named Brachybacterium netajii in the waters of the River Ganges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Brachybacterium netajii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>bacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered from the <strong>Hooghly<\/strong> (a distributary of the Ganges) region of<strong> West Bengal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It possesses a remarkable ability to<strong> break down toxic chemicals <\/strong>and <strong>survive heavy metal pollution. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>safely degrade p-nitrophenol (PNP), a toxic industrial chemical,<\/strong> and boasts extreme resilience, <strong>surviving high concentrations of toxic heavy metals<\/strong> like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>halotolerant<\/strong>, meaning it can <strong>withstand highly salty environments<\/strong> containing up to 9% salt.<\/li>\n<li>Its cellular makeup is unique. It<strong> features specific fatty acids in its cell structure<\/strong>, notably ones known as C11:0 and C10:0 2-OH, which are absent in its closest relatives.<\/li>\n<li>Its genome is packed with<strong> unique genomic islands, chunks of DNA<\/strong> likely <strong>absorbed from other organisms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They contain<strong> instructions for producing industrial enzymes and natural protective shields<\/strong>, such as a compound called <strong>ectoine <\/strong>that <strong>helps it survive extreme environmental stress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/researchers-discover-brachybacterium-netajii-new-pollution-eating-bacteria-hooghly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/researchers-discover-brachybacterium-netajii-new-pollution-eating-bacteria-hooghly<\/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>A team of researchers recently discovered a tough, new species of bacteria named Brachybacterium netajii in the waters of the River Ganges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Brachybacterium netajii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>bacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered from the <strong>Hooghly<\/strong> (a distributary of the Ganges) region of<strong> West Bengal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It possesses a remarkable ability to<strong> break down toxic chemicals <\/strong>and <strong>survive heavy metal pollution. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>safely degrade p-nitrophenol (PNP), a toxic industrial chemical,<\/strong> and boasts extreme resilience, <strong>surviving high concentrations of toxic heavy metals<\/strong> like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>halotolerant<\/strong>, meaning it can <strong>withstand highly salty environments<\/strong> containing up to 9% salt.<\/li>\n<li>Its cellular makeup is unique. It<strong> features specific fatty acids in its cell structure<\/strong>, notably ones known as C11:0 and C10:0 2-OH, which are absent in its closest relatives.<\/li>\n<li>Its genome is packed with<strong> unique genomic islands, chunks of DNA<\/strong> likely <strong>absorbed from other organisms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They contain<strong> instructions for producing industrial enzymes and natural protective shields<\/strong>, such as a compound called <strong>ectoine <\/strong>that <strong>helps it survive extreme environmental stress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/researchers-discover-brachybacterium-netajii-new-pollution-eating-bacteria-hooghly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/researchers-discover-brachybacterium-netajii-new-pollution-eating-bacteria-hooghly<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Lonar Lake:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the only known impact crater lake in basaltic rock in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Madhya Pradesh.<\/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=\"1945\"\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_196_1945\"\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_196_1945\"\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_196_1945\"\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_196_1945\"\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>At a time when water levels in reservoirs and lakes are receding and groundwater is depleting across Maharashtra, the Lonar crater-lake is throwing up a mystery \u2014 its water level is rising.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lonar Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lonar Lake (also known as <strong>Lonar Crater<\/strong>) is situated in the Buldhana district of <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is less than 1.6 km in diameter, and <strong>sits in a nearly circular bowl.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It sits inside the <strong>Deccan Plateau<\/strong>\u2014a massive<strong> plain of volcanic basalt rock<\/strong> leftover from eruptions some 65 million years ago.<\/li>\n<li>Its location in this basalt field suggested to some geologists that it was a volcanic crater.<\/li>\n<li>Today, however, Lonar Crater is understood to <strong>result from a meteorite impact<\/strong> that occurred around<strong> 50,000 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only known impact crater lake in basaltic rock in the world. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only known saline crater lake in the world. <\/strong>Its water is <strong>seven times saltier than seawater <\/strong>due to the presence of basalt rock.<\/li>\n<li>The basin is <strong>surrounded by steep slopes<\/strong> and <strong>centuries-old temples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>several springs around<\/strong> the lake that supply water to the lake.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>several vents around <\/strong>the lake that <strong>release gases <\/strong>such as methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, etc.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most striking aspects is its <strong>color<\/strong>, which <strong>changes from green to pink depending on the season<\/strong> and the water conditions.\n<ul>\n<li>This is <strong>caused by the<\/strong> <strong>presence of microorganisms<\/strong> that thrive in the saline and alkaline environment of the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It finds its <strong>inclusion in the Puranas<\/strong> and other ancient scriptures, including the <strong>Aaina-i-Akbari. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/groundreport-lonar-crater-lakes-risingwater-level-causes-concern-4052927\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/groundreport-lonar-crater-lakes-risingwater-level-causes-concern-4052927<\/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>At a time when water levels in reservoirs and lakes are receding and groundwater is depleting across Maharashtra, the Lonar crater-lake is throwing up a mystery \u2014 its water level is rising.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lonar Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lonar Lake (also known as <strong>Lonar Crater<\/strong>) is situated in the Buldhana district of <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is less than 1.6 km in diameter, and <strong>sits in a nearly circular bowl.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It sits inside the <strong>Deccan Plateau<\/strong>\u2014a massive<strong> plain of volcanic basalt rock<\/strong> leftover from eruptions some 65 million years ago.<\/li>\n<li>Its location in this basalt field suggested to some geologists that it was a volcanic crater.<\/li>\n<li>Today, however, Lonar Crater is understood to <strong>result from a meteorite impact<\/strong> that occurred around<strong> 50,000 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only known impact crater lake in basaltic rock in the world. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only known saline crater lake in the world. <\/strong>Its water is <strong>seven times saltier than seawater <\/strong>due to the presence of basalt rock.<\/li>\n<li>The basin is <strong>surrounded by steep slopes<\/strong> and <strong>centuries-old temples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>several springs around<\/strong> the lake that supply water to the lake.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>several vents around <\/strong>the lake that <strong>release gases <\/strong>such as methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, etc.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most striking aspects is its <strong>color<\/strong>, which <strong>changes from green to pink depending on the season<\/strong> and the water conditions.\n<ul>\n<li>This is <strong>caused by the<\/strong> <strong>presence of microorganisms<\/strong> that thrive in the saline and alkaline environment of the lake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It finds its <strong>inclusion in the Puranas<\/strong> and other ancient scriptures, including the <strong>Aaina-i-Akbari. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/groundreport-lonar-crater-lakes-risingwater-level-causes-concern-4052927\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/groundreport-lonar-crater-lakes-risingwater-level-causes-concern-4052927<\/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>With reference to the Corporate Mitra Scheme, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Its primary objective is to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).<\/li>\n<li>Youth will undergo a 1-year Academic Course and 1-year of On-the-Job training under the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must be up to 30 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1946\"\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_196_1946\"\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_196_1946\"\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_196_1946\"\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_196_1946\"\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 Corporate Mitra scheme will commence with 2,000 participants, including 200 people from the North East region, according to the Corporate Affairs Ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Corporate Mitra Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>empower<\/strong> India\u2019s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (<strong>MSMEs<\/strong>) through <strong>trained and certified paraprofessionals called Corporate Mitras, <\/strong>who will <strong>serve the MSMEs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Corporate Mitras will provide affordable and accessible <strong>support in areas<\/strong> such as <strong>regulatory compliance, GST, accounting, financial guidance, cost accounting, <\/strong>and <strong>secretarial services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This ensures that <strong>MSMEs can focus on innovation and growt<\/strong>h while meeting the regulatory compliance requirements with ease.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure reach beyond metropolitan hubs, Corporate Mitras will <strong>primarily operate in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme shall be implemented in <strong>collaboration with following Professional Institutes (PIs)<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Through this scheme, <strong>youth will undergo a 6-month Academic Course and 6 months of On-the-Job training <\/strong>providing exposure to real-life business environments and employment opportunities.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Course<\/strong> will consist of <strong>144 hours of online structured learning<\/strong> and 6 hours webinar\/ physical learning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria <\/strong>for Candidates:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> Candidates must be <strong>up to 30 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Education Qualification: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduates <\/strong>from any recognized university or<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students currently in their final year of graduation <\/strong>(will be provided Corporate Mitra<strong> Certificate only after completing graduation <\/strong>successfully).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>PIs <\/strong>will <strong>recognize and award the best-performing candidates\/recognized firms\/LLP for engaging Corporate Mitra<\/strong> <strong>for On-Job training. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>candidates <\/strong>will be <strong>free to select any professional firm\/ LLP recognized as \u201cmember in practice\u201d by the PIs for On-job training.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>minimum prescribed stipend <\/strong>as per ICAI\/ICSI\/ICoAI norms will be <strong>paid by the professional firms<\/strong>\/LLP offering on-job training.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will be <strong>implemented through <\/strong>the online <strong>Swayam Plus porta<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Portal will serve as a centralized platform for end-to-end implementation of the Corporate Mitra Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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:\/\/cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/amp\/news\/policy\/launch-of-corporate-mitra-scheme-empowering-2000-young-participants-across-india\/132027726\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/amp\/news\/policy\/launch-of-corporate-mitra-scheme-empowering-2000-young-participants-across-india\/132027726<\/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 Corporate Mitra scheme will commence with 2,000 participants, including 200 people from the North East region, according to the Corporate Affairs Ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Corporate Mitra Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>empower<\/strong> India\u2019s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (<strong>MSMEs<\/strong>) through <strong>trained and certified paraprofessionals called Corporate Mitras, <\/strong>who will <strong>serve the MSMEs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Corporate Mitras will provide affordable and accessible <strong>support in areas<\/strong> such as <strong>regulatory compliance, GST, accounting, financial guidance, cost accounting, <\/strong>and <strong>secretarial services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This ensures that <strong>MSMEs can focus on innovation and growt<\/strong>h while meeting the regulatory compliance requirements with ease.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure reach beyond metropolitan hubs, Corporate Mitras will <strong>primarily operate in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme shall be implemented in <strong>collaboration with following Professional Institutes (PIs)<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICoAI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Through this scheme, <strong>youth will undergo a 6-month Academic Course and 6 months of On-the-Job training <\/strong>providing exposure to real-life business environments and employment opportunities.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Course<\/strong> will consist of <strong>144 hours of online structured learning<\/strong> and 6 hours webinar\/ physical learning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria <\/strong>for Candidates:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong> Candidates must be <strong>up to 30 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Education Qualification: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduates <\/strong>from any recognized university or<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students currently in their final year of graduation <\/strong>(will be provided Corporate Mitra<strong> Certificate only after completing graduation <\/strong>successfully).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>PIs <\/strong>will <strong>recognize and award the best-performing candidates\/recognized firms\/LLP for engaging Corporate Mitra<\/strong> <strong>for On-Job training. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>candidates <\/strong>will be <strong>free to select any professional firm\/ LLP recognized as \u201cmember in practice\u201d by the PIs for On-job training.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>minimum prescribed stipend <\/strong>as per ICAI\/ICSI\/ICoAI norms will be <strong>paid by the professional firms<\/strong>\/LLP offering on-job training.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will be <strong>implemented through <\/strong>the online <strong>Swayam Plus porta<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Portal will serve as a centralized platform for end-to-end implementation of the Corporate Mitra Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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:\/\/cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/amp\/news\/policy\/launch-of-corporate-mitra-scheme-empowering-2000-young-participants-across-india\/132027726\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/amp\/news\/policy\/launch-of-corporate-mitra-scheme-empowering-2000-young-participants-across-india\/132027726<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\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>What is the primary objective of the PM-RAHAT Scheme, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1947\"\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_196_1947\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. To promote electric vehicles in India.                                            <\/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_196_1947\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. To provide financial support to victims of natural disasters.                                            <\/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_196_1947\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. To provide cashless treatment to road accident victims.                                            <\/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_196_1947\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. To promote road safety education among drivers.                                            <\/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 requirement for facial identification of an accident victim to claim relief under the PM RAHAT Scheme has been removed, informed Dakshina Kannada District Health and Family Welfare Officer (DHO) recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About PM-RAHAT Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PM RAHAT (<strong>Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment)<\/strong> is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme<\/strong> under the <strong>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways<\/strong> (MoRTH).<\/li>\n<li>Under the Scheme, every <strong>eligible road accident victim on any category of road <\/strong>will be entitled to<strong> cashless treatment up to \u20b91.5 lakh per victim<\/strong> for a <strong>period of seven days from the date of accident. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This statutory scheme will take <strong>precedence over any other Central or State-level schemes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient Features<\/strong> of the Scheme:\n<ul>\n<li>Every road accident victim shall be provided with <strong>stabilization treatment for up to 24 hours in non-life-threatening cases<\/strong> and up to <strong>48 hours in life-threatening cases <\/strong>at designated hospitals, subject to police response.<\/li>\n<li>It has been successfully <strong>implemented <\/strong>through the amalgamation of <strong>two existing platforms. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) <\/strong>used by police officials for reporting accidents<\/li>\n<li><strong>TMS 2.0 (Transaction Management System) of the National Health Authority (NHA), <\/strong>used by hospitals for treatment, claim submissions, and processing of payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>While initiating the treatment<\/strong>, <strong>police authentication <\/strong>of the victim will have to be <strong>initiated on the TMS platform. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>hospital would generate the treatment ID(s) <\/strong>on TMS and <strong>push them to the district police through eDAR. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The time available with police for responding on eDAR shall be up to 24 hours, or 48 hours in life-threatening situations, as decided by the hospital administrator.<\/li>\n<li>It will be <strong>integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112, <\/strong>enabling v<strong>ictims, Good Samaritans to dial 112 to locate<\/strong> the<strong> nearest designated hospital<\/strong> and request ambulance assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reimbursements <\/strong>to hospitals will be made through the<strong> Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In cases where the <strong>offending vehicle is insured,<\/strong> <strong>payment <\/strong>will be drawn from<strong> contributions made by general insurance companies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In <strong>uninsured and hit &amp; run cases,<\/strong> <strong>payment <\/strong>will be made through <strong>budgetary allocation <\/strong>by the Government of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>complete digital trail for the Scheme<\/strong> <strong>will exist <\/strong>from the time of accident reporting through the 112 ERSS platform to victim admission, treatment, police authentication, claim processing, and final payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grievance Redressal:<\/strong> Grievances will be addressed by a Grievance Redressal <strong>Officer nominated by the District Road Safety Committee chaired by the District Collector<\/strong>\/District Magistrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/facial-identification-norm-dropped-for-pm-rahat-claims-dho-says\/article71146892.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/facial-identification-norm-dropped-for-pm-rahat-claims-dho-says\/article71146892.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The requirement for facial identification of an accident victim to claim relief under the PM RAHAT Scheme has been removed, informed Dakshina Kannada District Health and Family Welfare Officer (DHO) recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About PM-RAHAT Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PM RAHAT (<strong>Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment)<\/strong> is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme<\/strong> under the <strong>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways<\/strong> (MoRTH).<\/li>\n<li>Under the Scheme, every <strong>eligible road accident victim on any category of road <\/strong>will be entitled to<strong> cashless treatment up to \u20b91.5 lakh per victim<\/strong> for a <strong>period of seven days from the date of accident. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This statutory scheme will take <strong>precedence over any other Central or State-level schemes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salient Features<\/strong> of the Scheme:\n<ul>\n<li>Every road accident victim shall be provided with <strong>stabilization treatment for up to 24 hours in non-life-threatening cases<\/strong> and up to <strong>48 hours in life-threatening cases <\/strong>at designated hospitals, subject to police response.<\/li>\n<li>It has been successfully <strong>implemented <\/strong>through the amalgamation of <strong>two existing platforms. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>eDAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) <\/strong>used by police officials for reporting accidents<\/li>\n<li><strong>TMS 2.0 (Transaction Management System) of the National Health Authority (NHA), <\/strong>used by hospitals for treatment, claim submissions, and processing of payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>While initiating the treatment<\/strong>, <strong>police authentication <\/strong>of the victim will have to be <strong>initiated on the TMS platform. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>hospital would generate the treatment ID(s) <\/strong>on TMS and <strong>push them to the district police through eDAR. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The time available with police for responding on eDAR shall be up to 24 hours, or 48 hours in life-threatening situations, as decided by the hospital administrator.<\/li>\n<li>It will be <strong>integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112, <\/strong>enabling v<strong>ictims, Good Samaritans to dial 112 to locate<\/strong> the<strong> nearest designated hospital<\/strong> and request ambulance assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reimbursements <\/strong>to hospitals will be made through the<strong> Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In cases where the <strong>offending vehicle is insured,<\/strong> <strong>payment <\/strong>will be drawn from<strong> contributions made by general insurance companies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In <strong>uninsured and hit &amp; run cases,<\/strong> <strong>payment <\/strong>will be made through <strong>budgetary allocation <\/strong>by the Government of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>complete digital trail for the Scheme<\/strong> <strong>will exist <\/strong>from the time of accident reporting through the 112 ERSS platform to victim admission, treatment, police authentication, claim processing, and final payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grievance Redressal:<\/strong> Grievances will be addressed by a Grievance Redressal <strong>Officer nominated by the District Road Safety Committee chaired by the District Collector<\/strong>\/District Magistrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/facial-identification-norm-dropped-for-pm-rahat-claims-dho-says\/article71146892.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/facial-identification-norm-dropped-for-pm-rahat-claims-dho-says\/article71146892.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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>Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1948\"\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_196_1948\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Punjab                                            <\/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_196_1948\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Bihar                                            <\/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_196_1948\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Maharashtra                                             <\/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_196_1948\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Meghalaya                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rescued Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) and an Asian palm civet () have been released into Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in <strong>the state of Meghalaya,<\/strong> within the\u00a0Eastern Himalayan Global Biodiversity Hotspot.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1981<\/strong>as a protected sanctuary under the\u00a0Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> Features\u00a0undulating plains,\u00a0low hills, and\u00a0rugged terrain\u00a0shaped by the\u00a0Umtrew River\u00a0and its tributaries (Umran, Umling, Umtasor).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>The major part of the habitat is <strong>Tropical Moist Deciduous forest<\/strong> with patches of <strong>Tropical Semi-evergreen forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong><strong>Umtrew River<\/strong>, forming the\u00a0western boundary\u00a0of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Dominant species include\u00a0Shorea robusta,\u00a0Tectona grandis,\u00a0Terminalia myriocarpa, and\u00a0Gmelina arborea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Home to\u00a0over 400 bird species, including the\u00a0endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill, and mammals like the\u00a0Clouded Leopard,\u00a0Elephant, and\u00a0Himalayan Black Bear.\n<ul>\n<li>Four species of hornbills occur in the area, including the <strong>Great Pied, Indian Pied, and Wreathed Hornbills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rescued Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) and an Asian palm civet () have been released into Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in <strong>the state of Meghalaya,<\/strong> within the\u00a0Eastern Himalayan Global Biodiversity Hotspot.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1981<\/strong>as a protected sanctuary under the\u00a0Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> Features\u00a0undulating plains,\u00a0low hills, and\u00a0rugged terrain\u00a0shaped by the\u00a0Umtrew River\u00a0and its tributaries (Umran, Umling, Umtasor).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>The major part of the habitat is <strong>Tropical Moist Deciduous forest<\/strong> with patches of <strong>Tropical Semi-evergreen forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong><strong>Umtrew River<\/strong>, forming the\u00a0western boundary\u00a0of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Dominant species include\u00a0Shorea robusta,\u00a0Tectona grandis,\u00a0Terminalia myriocarpa, and\u00a0Gmelina arborea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Home to\u00a0over 400 bird species, including the\u00a0endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill, and mammals like the\u00a0Clouded Leopard,\u00a0Elephant, and\u00a0Himalayan Black Bear.\n<ul>\n<li>Four species of hornbills occur in the area, including the <strong>Great Pied, Indian Pied, and Wreathed Hornbills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/meghalaya-releases-rehabilitated-pangolin-palm-civet-into-protected-sanctuary-1414584-2026-06-26<\/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 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Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Rewa Sundarja Mango:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Geographical Indication tagged variety of mango cultivated in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for ripening only after the first monsoon showers.<\/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=\"1949\"\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_196_1949\"\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_196_1949\"\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_196_1949\"\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_196_1949\"\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 Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first commercial export of Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a highly <strong>esteemed variety of mango<\/strong> cultivated in <strong>Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known for <strong>ripening only after the first monsoon showers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It received <strong>Geographical Indication tag in 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Rewa Sundarja Mango<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its <strong>vibrant yellow flesh<\/strong> is fibreless and smooth, providing a rich, creamy texture.<\/li>\n<li>The distinct <strong>vanilla-like aroma<\/strong> enhances its taste, making it ideal for both fresh consumption and culinary preparations.<\/li>\n<li>It has a balanced <strong>sugar-acid ratio<\/strong>, contributing to <strong>its unique flavour profile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has thick peel and has excellent shelf life, ensuring suitability for transportation.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>lower sugar content makes<\/strong> it <strong>suitable for diabetic patients<\/strong> while still retaining its natural sweetness.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, fibreless pulp and distinctive flavour.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first commercial export of Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a highly <strong>esteemed variety of mango<\/strong> cultivated in <strong>Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known for <strong>ripening only after the first monsoon showers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It received <strong>Geographical Indication tag in 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Rewa Sundarja Mango<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its <strong>vibrant yellow flesh<\/strong> is fibreless and smooth, providing a rich, creamy texture.<\/li>\n<li>The distinct <strong>vanilla-like aroma<\/strong> enhances its taste, making it ideal for both fresh consumption and culinary preparations.<\/li>\n<li>It has a balanced <strong>sugar-acid ratio<\/strong>, contributing to <strong>its unique flavour profile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has thick peel and has excellent shelf life, ensuring suitability for transportation.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>lower sugar content makes<\/strong> it <strong>suitable for diabetic patients<\/strong> while still retaining its natural sweetness.<\/li>\n<li>It is known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, fibreless pulp and distinctive flavour.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2278340&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Euclid Space Telescope:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was launched by the European Space Agency.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to explore the composition and evolution of the dark Universe.<\/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=\"1950\"\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_196_1950\"\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_196_1950\"\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_196_1950\"\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_196_1950\"\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 Euclid space telescope has delivered one of the most detailed views ever captured of Milky way galaxy&#8217;s crowded heart and revealed more than 60 million stars in a single extraordinary image. \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a 1.2-metre telescope launched in 2023 by the <strong>European Space Agency<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>map large spatial structures, like galaxies<\/strong>, in our universe and help reconstruct how the universe expanded and how galaxy structures are shaped the way they appear today.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to explore the composition and <strong>evolution of the dark Universe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The space telescope will <strong>create a great map of the large-scale structure<\/strong> of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years.<\/li>\n<li>It explores how the <strong>Universe has expanded and how structure<\/strong> has formed over cosmic history, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payloads:<\/strong> It has two scientific payloads: Near-Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP) and Visible Imager (VIS).\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visible-Wavelength Camera (VISible Instrument \u2013 VIS)<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It captures <strong>high-resolution images of galaxies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Helps detect tiny distortions in galaxy shapes caused by gravitational lensing\u2014a method used to study dark matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near-Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP): <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures <strong>how fast galaxies are moving apart<\/strong>, providing insight into the influence of dark energy over time.<\/li>\n<li>Developed with NASA\u2019s contribution, including sensor-chip electronics and detectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Euclid space telescope has delivered one of the most detailed views ever captured of Milky way galaxy&#8217;s crowded heart and revealed more than 60 million stars in a single extraordinary image. \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a 1.2-metre telescope launched in 2023 by the <strong>European Space Agency<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>map large spatial structures, like galaxies<\/strong>, in our universe and help reconstruct how the universe expanded and how galaxy structures are shaped the way they appear today.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to explore the composition and <strong>evolution of the dark Universe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The space telescope will <strong>create a great map of the large-scale structure<\/strong> of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years.<\/li>\n<li>It explores how the <strong>Universe has expanded and how structure<\/strong> has formed over cosmic history, revealing more about the role of gravity and the nature of dark energy and dark matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payloads:<\/strong> It has two scientific payloads: Near-Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP) and Visible Imager (VIS).\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visible-Wavelength Camera (VISible Instrument \u2013 VIS)<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It captures <strong>high-resolution images of galaxies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Helps detect tiny distortions in galaxy shapes caused by gravitational lensing\u2014a method used to study dark matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near-Infrared Spectrometer and Photometer (NISP): <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures <strong>how fast galaxies are moving apart<\/strong>, providing insight into the influence of dark energy over time.<\/li>\n<li>Developed with NASA\u2019s contribution, including sensor-chip electronics and detectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/euclid-milky-way-image-akash-ganga-core-exoplanet-search-2934717-2026-06-26<\/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 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to ASPIRE Scheme, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It offers grant support up to \u20b91 crore for Government and PSU incubators.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on establishing Livelihood Business Incubators (LBIs) in rural and underserved areas.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1951\"\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_196_1951\"\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_196_1951\"\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_196_1951\"\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_196_1951\"\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>\u00a0India\u2019s\u00a0ASPIRE scheme\u00a0is helping transform rural livelihoods by supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with training, incubation and business development assistance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASPIRE (<strong>A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship<\/strong>) scheme was launched in 2015.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>promotes entrepreneurship<\/strong> and employment generation, particularly in rural and agro-based sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>financial, technical, and mentoring support<\/strong> to entrepreneurs through incubation centres and cluster-based development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASPIRE Scheme Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>promotes rural entrepreneurship<\/strong> and innovation through <strong>incubation support.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It focuses on establishing <strong>Livelihood Business Incubators<\/strong> (LBIs) in rural and underserved areas.<\/li>\n<li>It encourages the development of <strong>agro-based and rural enterprises<\/strong> with high employment potential.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports Technology Business Incubators<\/strong> (TBIs) to promote innovation and technology-driven start-ups.<\/li>\n<li>It provides financial assistance for setting up incubators through <strong>capital grants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It offers grant support up to <strong>\u20b91 crore for Government and PSU incubators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides grant support up to <strong>\u20b975 lakh for private or PPP incubators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>one-time financial support up to \u20b91 crore<\/strong> for operational expenses of incubators.<\/li>\n<li>It offers <strong>seed capital and risk funding<\/strong> support for early-stage innovators and start-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility for ASPIRE Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is open to <strong>Government institutions, Public Sector Undertakings<\/strong> (PSUs), and private or PPP organizations for establishing incubators.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>available to MSMEs<\/strong> with valid Entrepreneurs Memorandum (EM) registration.<\/li>\n<li>It supports individual innovators and entrepreneurs through incubation and mentoring services.<\/li>\n<li>It gives priority to start-ups working in agro-based, rural, and technology-driven sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It requires institutions to have adequate infrastructure and technical capability for incubation activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0India\u2019s\u00a0ASPIRE scheme\u00a0is helping transform rural livelihoods by supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with training, incubation and business development assistance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASPIRE (<strong>A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship<\/strong>) scheme was launched in 2015.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>promotes entrepreneurship<\/strong> and employment generation, particularly in rural and agro-based sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>financial, technical, and mentoring support<\/strong> to entrepreneurs through incubation centres and cluster-based development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Micro, Small &amp; Medium Enterprises\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASPIRE Scheme Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>promotes rural entrepreneurship<\/strong> and innovation through <strong>incubation support.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It focuses on establishing <strong>Livelihood Business Incubators<\/strong> (LBIs) in rural and underserved areas.<\/li>\n<li>It encourages the development of <strong>agro-based and rural enterprises<\/strong> with high employment potential.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports Technology Business Incubators<\/strong> (TBIs) to promote innovation and technology-driven start-ups.<\/li>\n<li>It provides financial assistance for setting up incubators through <strong>capital grants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It offers grant support up to <strong>\u20b91 crore for Government and PSU incubators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides grant support up to <strong>\u20b975 lakh for private or PPP incubators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>one-time financial support up to \u20b91 crore<\/strong> for operational expenses of incubators.<\/li>\n<li>It offers <strong>seed capital and risk funding<\/strong> support for early-stage innovators and start-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility for ASPIRE Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is open to <strong>Government institutions, Public Sector Undertakings<\/strong> (PSUs), and private or PPP organizations for establishing incubators.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>available to MSMEs<\/strong> with valid Entrepreneurs Memorandum (EM) registration.<\/li>\n<li>It supports individual innovators and entrepreneurs through incubation and mentoring services.<\/li>\n<li>It gives priority to start-ups working in agro-based, rural, and technology-driven sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It requires institutions to have adequate infrastructure and technical capability for incubation activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278172&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest point in Seychelles is <strong>Morne Seychellois.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-to-embark-on-three-day-state-visit-to-seychelles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-to-embark-on-three-day-state-visit-to-seychelles\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-to-embark-on-three-day-state-visit-to-seychelles\/<\/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 Prime Minister of India embarked on a three-day state visit to Seychelles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an archipelagic island country located in the <strong>western Indian Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located to the <strong>northeast of Madagascar<\/strong> and <strong>east of mainland Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other major islands near Seychelles include <strong>Comoros and Mauritius<\/strong> to the south, and <strong>Maldives to the east.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of an <strong>archipelago of 115 islands<\/strong> (only 8 are permanently inhabited).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Victoria<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Seychelles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The <strong>climate is tropical oceanic,<\/strong> with little temperature variation during the year.<\/li>\n<li>It is composed of two main island groups: the <strong>Mah\u00e9 group<\/strong> which are mountainous granitic islands and a second group are <strong>coralline islands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mahe Group is volcanic with a <strong>narrow coastal strip and rocky<\/strong>, hilly interior; 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