{"id":110887,"date":"2026-07-01T17:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=110887"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:52:29","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-1-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-1-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 1 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_199\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 1 July 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                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Malaprabha River is a tributary of which one of the following rivers?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1974\"\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_199_1974\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Godavari                                            <\/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_199_1974\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Krishna                                            <\/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_199_1974\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Kaveri                                            <\/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_199_1974\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Narmada                                            <\/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 Malaprabha River, which flows through parts of the Guledgudda taluk in Karnataka, has dried up recently, causing severe hardship for people living along its banks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Malaprabha River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the important <strong>tributaries of the Krishna<\/strong> River and flows through the state of <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The river <strong>originates <\/strong>in the <strong>Western Ghats,<\/strong> specifically at an elevation of 792 meters in the <strong>Sahyadri hill range<\/strong>, at Kanakumbi village in the Belgaum district.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Shri Mauli Devi temple<\/strong> <strong>marks the birthplace<\/strong> of Malaprabha at Kanakumbi; the place has a long history going back to prehistoric times, and it&#8217;s a pilgrimage center.<\/li>\n<li>From there, it flows eastward and then northeast, finally <strong>merging with the Krishna River<\/strong> at the confluence point known as Kudala Sangama in the Bagalkot district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Length: 304 km <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Malaprabha&#8217;s main <strong>tributaries <\/strong>are <strong>Bennihalla, Hirehalla,<\/strong> and <strong>Tuprihalla<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>There is a <strong>dam <\/strong>known as <strong>Renukasagar<\/strong> built on this river.<\/li>\n<li>It is home to <strong>several ancient temples and heritage site<\/strong>s, including the renowned <strong>Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami temple complexes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/malaprabha-river-dries-up-leaving-farmers-villages-in-distress-4055399\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/malaprabha-river-dries-up-leaving-farmers-villages-in-distress-4055399<\/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 Malaprabha River, which flows through parts of the Guledgudda taluk in Karnataka, has dried up recently, causing severe hardship for people living along its banks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Malaprabha River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the important <strong>tributaries of the Krishna<\/strong> River and flows through the state of <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The river <strong>originates <\/strong>in the <strong>Western Ghats,<\/strong> specifically at an elevation of 792 meters in the <strong>Sahyadri hill range<\/strong>, at Kanakumbi village in the Belgaum district.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Shri Mauli Devi temple<\/strong> <strong>marks the birthplace<\/strong> of Malaprabha at Kanakumbi; the place has a long history going back to prehistoric times, and it&#8217;s a pilgrimage center.<\/li>\n<li>From there, it flows eastward and then northeast, finally <strong>merging with the Krishna River<\/strong> at the confluence point known as Kudala Sangama in the Bagalkot district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Length: 304 km <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Malaprabha&#8217;s main <strong>tributaries <\/strong>are <strong>Bennihalla, Hirehalla,<\/strong> and <strong>Tuprihalla<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>There is a <strong>dam <\/strong>known as <strong>Renukasagar<\/strong> built on this river.<\/li>\n<li>It is home to <strong>several ancient temples and heritage site<\/strong>s, including the renowned <strong>Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami temple complexes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/malaprabha-river-dries-up-leaving-farmers-villages-in-distress-4055399\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/malaprabha-river-dries-up-leaving-farmers-villages-in-distress-4055399<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Southern Birdwing, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a large and striking butterfly endemic to Northeast India.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Critically Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/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=\"1975\"\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_199_1975\"\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_199_1975\"\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_199_1975\"\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_199_1975\"\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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare Southern Birdwing, one of India\u2019s largest butterflies, has been recorded in the Kollapur Range of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, marking its first documented sighting in Telangana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Southern Birdwing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Southern Birdwing, also called the<strong> &#8216;Sahyadri Birdwing&#8217;,<\/strong> is a l<strong>arge and striking butterfly endemic to South India,<\/strong> majorly in the <strong>Western Ghats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Troides minos<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s second largest butterfly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>state butterfly of Karnataka.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Found <strong>up to 3,000 feet (910 m)<\/strong> in the <strong>Western Ghats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Found in diverse habitats from lowland evergreen forests near the coast to mixed deciduous forests, dry scrub, and agricultural fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It has a wingspan of 140\u2013190 mm.<\/li>\n<li>In adult butterflies, the <strong>upper side of the forewing<\/strong> is <strong>glossy black<\/strong> with <strong>white-bordered veins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>hind wings<\/strong> have a <strong>golden yellow colour<\/strong>, with <strong>black borders<\/strong>, spots, and veins.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>females<\/strong>, the <strong>forewings <\/strong>have prominent<strong> grey-white vein stripe<\/strong> On the hind wings, there are rows of large triangular black spots.<\/li>\n<li>They are active in the early morning hours. They have a slow flight and usually prefer to fly above the trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/indias-rare-giant-butterfly-sighted-at-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/132023282.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/indias-rare-giant-butterfly-sighted-at-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/132023282.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare Southern Birdwing, one of India\u2019s largest butterflies, has been recorded in the Kollapur Range of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, marking its first documented sighting in Telangana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Southern Birdwing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Southern Birdwing, also called the<strong> &#8216;Sahyadri Birdwing&#8217;,<\/strong> is a l<strong>arge and striking butterfly endemic to South India,<\/strong> majorly in the <strong>Western Ghats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Troides minos<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s second largest butterfly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>state butterfly of Karnataka.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Found <strong>up to 3,000 feet (910 m)<\/strong> in the <strong>Western Ghats. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Found in diverse habitats from lowland evergreen forests near the coast to mixed deciduous forests, dry scrub, and agricultural fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It has a wingspan of 140\u2013190 mm.<\/li>\n<li>In adult butterflies, the <strong>upper side of the forewing<\/strong> is <strong>glossy black<\/strong> with <strong>white-bordered veins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>hind wings<\/strong> have a <strong>golden yellow colour<\/strong>, with <strong>black borders<\/strong>, spots, and veins.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>females<\/strong>, the <strong>forewings <\/strong>have prominent<strong> grey-white vein stripe<\/strong> On the hind wings, there are rows of large triangular black spots.<\/li>\n<li>They are active in the early morning hours. They have a slow flight and usually prefer to fly above the trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/indias-rare-giant-butterfly-sighted-at-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/132023282.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/indias-rare-giant-butterfly-sighted-at-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/132023282.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Ayushman Sarathi, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a WhatsApp chatbot providing access to services under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.<\/li>\n<li>It has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).<\/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=\"1976\"\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_199_1976\"\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_199_1976\"\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_199_1976\"\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_199_1976\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Government of India recently launched Ayushman Sarathi, the official Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) WhatsApp chatbot.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Ayushman Sarathi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>WhatsApp chatbot<\/strong> that will <strong>enable beneficiaries to access key services <\/strong>under the <strong>Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Chatbot is <strong>developed by the National Health Authority (NHA). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The chatbot is built on secure API-based integration with existing PM-JAY systems and is more than just an information bot.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>functional tool<\/strong> that will deliver <strong>real-time information and perform services<\/strong> directly within the chat window.<\/li>\n<li>It provides users with quick and convenient access to essential PM-JAY services anytime and anywhere, <strong>reducing the need for physical visits<\/strong> to healthcare facilities.<\/li>\n<li>This gives beneficiaries <strong>24\/7 access to Ayushman Bharat scheme services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Services Offered:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It lets <strong>users check their eligibility <\/strong>under PM-JAY, <strong>apply for and download their Ayushman Card, complete eKYC, link Aadhaar, lock or unlock their PM-JAY card,<\/strong> among other services.<\/li>\n<li>As the Ayushman Bharat scheme offers Rs 5 lakh insurance to all elderly aged 70 and above, they can<strong> access their Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card,<\/strong> which is<strong> issued specifically to seniors<\/strong>, enabling them to avail of the scheme\u2019s benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Users can also <strong>view their wallet balance <\/strong>and <strong>treatment history, locate nearby empanelled hospital<\/strong>s, <strong>register, track or withdraw grievance<\/strong>s, request a callback, and <strong>submit feedback<\/strong> after hospital discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>To access this digital assistance, beneficiaries <strong>need to start a conversation<\/strong> with the official PM-JAY WhatsApp Chatbot by <strong>sending the message \u2018Hi\u2019 to the number +91 72908 23838 <\/strong>or by scanning the designated QR code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/national\/story\/centre-launches-ayushman-sarathi-whatsapp-chatbot-for-pm-jay-services-1416747-2026-06-30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/national\/story\/centre-launches-ayushman-sarathi-whatsapp-chatbot-for-pm-jay-services-1416747-2026-06-30<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Government of India recently launched Ayushman Sarathi, the official Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) WhatsApp chatbot.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Ayushman Sarathi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>WhatsApp chatbot<\/strong> that will <strong>enable beneficiaries to access key services <\/strong>under the <strong>Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Chatbot is <strong>developed by the National Health Authority (NHA). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The chatbot is built on secure API-based integration with existing PM-JAY systems and is more than just an information bot.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>functional tool<\/strong> that will deliver <strong>real-time information and perform services<\/strong> directly within the chat window.<\/li>\n<li>It provides users with quick and convenient access to essential PM-JAY services anytime and anywhere, <strong>reducing the need for physical visits<\/strong> to healthcare facilities.<\/li>\n<li>This gives beneficiaries <strong>24\/7 access to Ayushman Bharat scheme services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Services Offered:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It lets <strong>users check their eligibility <\/strong>under PM-JAY, <strong>apply for and download their Ayushman Card, complete eKYC, link Aadhaar, lock or unlock their PM-JAY card,<\/strong> among other services.<\/li>\n<li>As the Ayushman Bharat scheme offers Rs 5 lakh insurance to all elderly aged 70 and above, they can<strong> access their Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card,<\/strong> which is<strong> issued specifically to seniors<\/strong>, enabling them to avail of the scheme\u2019s benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Users can also <strong>view their wallet balance <\/strong>and <strong>treatment history, locate nearby empanelled hospital<\/strong>s, <strong>register, track or withdraw grievance<\/strong>s, request a callback, and <strong>submit feedback<\/strong> after hospital discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>To access this digital assistance, beneficiaries <strong>need to start a conversation<\/strong> with the official PM-JAY WhatsApp Chatbot by <strong>sending the message \u2018Hi\u2019 to the number +91 72908 23838 <\/strong>or by scanning the designated QR code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/national\/story\/centre-launches-ayushman-sarathi-whatsapp-chatbot-for-pm-jay-services-1416747-2026-06-30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/national\/story\/centre-launches-ayushman-sarathi-whatsapp-chatbot-for-pm-jay-services-1416747-2026-06-30<\/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 <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which one of the following countries?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1977\"\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_199_1977\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Cambodia                                            <\/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_199_1977\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Seychelles                                            <\/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_199_1977\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Malaysia                                            <\/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_199_1977\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Sri Lanka                                            <\/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 Prime Minister recently visited the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his three-day State visit to Seychelles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> located in <strong>Victoria<\/strong>, the <strong>capital of Seychelles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only Hindu temple in Seychelles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple was <strong>built in 1992 by the Hindu community<\/strong> living in Seychelles, which constitutes around 2% of the population.<\/li>\n<li>The temple is<strong> dedicated to Lord Vinayagar (or Lord Ganesha),<\/strong> and is located in the heart of Victoria on Mah\u00e9 Island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It looks very <strong>similar to the famous temples of Tamil Nadu <\/strong>and other parts of South India, with its vibrant and intricate <strong>Dravidian architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its most striking feature is the <strong>colourful gopuram, or entrance tower,<\/strong> which rises nearly <strong>100 feet <\/strong>into the sky.<\/li>\n<li>The tower is covered with beautifully <strong>carved statues of Hindu gods, goddesses, <\/strong>and mythological figures.<\/li>\n<li>Every <strong>statue is painted in bright colours<\/strong>, making the temple stand out against the green hills.<\/li>\n<li>At its<strong> centre is the garbha griha,<\/strong> or \u201cwomb chamber,\u201d where a statue of the god Vinayagar is in a small bare room.<\/li>\n<li>The temple also has a <strong>mandapam, an open hall <\/strong>used for religious ceremonies, prayers, and celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/travel\/pm-modi-visits-the-only-hindu-temple-in-seychelles-why-is-it-so-special-11702745\/amp\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/travel\/pm-modi-visits-the-only-hindu-temple-in-seychelles-why-is-it-so-special-11702745\/amp\/1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister recently visited the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his three-day State visit to Seychelles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> located in <strong>Victoria<\/strong>, the <strong>capital of Seychelles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only Hindu temple in Seychelles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple was <strong>built in 1992 by the Hindu community<\/strong> living in Seychelles, which constitutes around 2% of the population.<\/li>\n<li>The temple is<strong> dedicated to Lord Vinayagar (or Lord Ganesha),<\/strong> and is located in the heart of Victoria on Mah\u00e9 Island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It looks very <strong>similar to the famous temples of Tamil Nadu <\/strong>and other parts of South India, with its vibrant and intricate <strong>Dravidian architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its most striking feature is the <strong>colourful gopuram, or entrance tower,<\/strong> which rises nearly <strong>100 feet <\/strong>into the sky.<\/li>\n<li>The tower is covered with beautifully <strong>carved statues of Hindu gods, goddesses, <\/strong>and mythological figures.<\/li>\n<li>Every <strong>statue is painted in bright colours<\/strong>, making the temple stand out against the green hills.<\/li>\n<li>At its<strong> centre is the garbha griha,<\/strong> or \u201cwomb chamber,\u201d where a statue of the god Vinayagar is in a small bare room.<\/li>\n<li>The temple also has a <strong>mandapam, an open hall <\/strong>used for religious ceremonies, prayers, and celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence, option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/travel\/pm-modi-visits-the-only-hindu-temple-in-seychelles-why-is-it-so-special-11702745\/amp\/1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/travel\/pm-modi-visits-the-only-hindu-temple-in-seychelles-why-is-it-so-special-11702745\/amp\/1<\/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\" 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inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following is the world\u2019s southernmost active volcano?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1978\"\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_199_1978\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Mount Erebus                                            <\/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_199_1978\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Mount Etna                                            <\/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_199_1978\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Mauna Loa                                            <\/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_199_1978\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mount Vesuvius                                            <\/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 world&#8217;s southernmost active volcano, Mount Erebus, not only has a permanent lava lake, but it is also the only known volcano that releases tiny crystals of pure gold into the atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mount Erebus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stratovolcano <\/strong>located on the western half of<strong> Ross Island, off the coast of Antarctica <\/strong>in the <strong>Ross Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>world\u2019s southernmost active volcano.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an<strong> intraplate volcano<\/strong> and belongs to the <strong>McMurdo Volcanic Group<\/strong>, located in the so-called <strong>Terror Rift<\/strong>, which is part of the <strong>West Antarctic Rift System. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Ring of Fire<\/strong> that encircles the Pacific Ocean basin.<\/li>\n<li>Its summit is 12,448 feet (<strong>3,794 meters<\/strong>) above sea level, making it the <strong>second tallest volcano in Antarctica, after Mount Sidley. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of only two volcanoes on the continent<\/strong> that are considered to be <strong>active<\/strong>; <strong>Deception Island is the other. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>one of only a few volcanoes<\/strong> in the world that contain an <strong>active lava lake. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lava lake<\/strong> in the summit crater has been <strong>active since at least 1972<\/strong>. <strong>Most eruptions <\/strong>are s<strong>mall and Strombolian<\/strong> in character, tossing bombs onto the crater rim.<\/li>\n<li>It is also the <strong>only known volcano<\/strong> that <strong>releases tiny crystals of pure gold<\/strong> into the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/this-active-volcano-in-antarctica-blasts-over-2-million-worth-of-gold-into-the-air-every-year-11705525\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/this-active-volcano-in-antarctica-blasts-over-2-million-worth-of-gold-into-the-air-every-year-11705525<\/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 world&#8217;s southernmost active volcano, Mount Erebus, not only has a permanent lava lake, but it is also the only known volcano that releases tiny crystals of pure gold into the atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mount Erebus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stratovolcano <\/strong>located on the western half of<strong> Ross Island, off the coast of Antarctica <\/strong>in the <strong>Ross Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>world\u2019s southernmost active volcano.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an<strong> intraplate volcano<\/strong> and belongs to the <strong>McMurdo Volcanic Group<\/strong>, located in the so-called <strong>Terror Rift<\/strong>, which is part of the <strong>West Antarctic Rift System. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Ring of Fire<\/strong> that encircles the Pacific Ocean basin.<\/li>\n<li>Its summit is 12,448 feet (<strong>3,794 meters<\/strong>) above sea level, making it the <strong>second tallest volcano in Antarctica, after Mount Sidley. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of only two volcanoes on the continent<\/strong> that are considered to be <strong>active<\/strong>; <strong>Deception Island is the other. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>one of only a few volcanoes<\/strong> in the world that contain an <strong>active lava lake. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lava lake<\/strong> in the summit crater has been <strong>active since at least 1972<\/strong>. <strong>Most eruptions <\/strong>are s<strong>mall and Strombolian<\/strong> in character, tossing bombs onto the crater rim.<\/li>\n<li>It is also the <strong>only known volcano<\/strong> that <strong>releases tiny crystals of pure gold<\/strong> into the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/this-active-volcano-in-antarctica-blasts-over-2-million-worth-of-gold-into-the-air-every-year-11705525\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/this-active-volcano-in-antarctica-blasts-over-2-million-worth-of-gold-into-the-air-every-year-11705525<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Bengal Fox:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a carnivorous mammal which is known for its monogamous behavior.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the State of West Bengal.<\/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=\"1979\"\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_199_1979\"\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_199_1979\"\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_199_1979\"\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_199_1979\"\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>Researchers and conservationists from many districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, where the Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis) used to thrive have reported no sightings of the species in the last few years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as <strong>Indian Fox <\/strong>or the Indian desert fox, is a small-sized <strong>carnivorous mammal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution: <\/strong>It is native to the Indian subcontinent, including <strong>India, Nepal and Pakistan<\/strong> and is widespread throughout its range.<\/li>\n<li>These foxes are found in the <strong>Himalayan foothills<\/strong> to the tip of the <strong>Indian peninsula.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It generally prefers <strong>foothills and non-forested regions<\/strong> such as open <strong>grassland,<\/strong> thorny scrub, semi-desert and arid environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behaviour:<\/strong> It is known for their <strong>monogamous behaviour,<\/strong> forming lifetime bonds.\n<ul>\n<li>Bengal fox populations alter their active periods from daytime to <strong>crepuscular and nocturnal habits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>foxes are \u2018edge species\u2019,<\/strong> inhabiting habitats between forests and agricultural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breeding:<\/strong> Its breeding season typically occurs from <strong>December to January and <\/strong>gestation period is 50-60 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> <strong>Habitat loss<\/strong>, the fragmentation of open scrubland, direct persecution during traditional festivals, and the <strong>encroachment of feral dogs<\/strong> bringing disease into fox territories.<\/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\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers and conservationists from many districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, where the Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis) used to thrive have reported no sightings of the species in the last few years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as <strong>Indian Fox <\/strong>or the Indian desert fox, is a small-sized <strong>carnivorous mammal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution: <\/strong>It is native to the Indian subcontinent, including <strong>India, Nepal and Pakistan<\/strong> and is widespread throughout its range.<\/li>\n<li>These foxes are found in the <strong>Himalayan foothills<\/strong> to the tip of the <strong>Indian peninsula.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It generally prefers <strong>foothills and non-forested regions<\/strong> such as open <strong>grassland,<\/strong> thorny scrub, semi-desert and arid environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behaviour:<\/strong> It is known for their <strong>monogamous behaviour,<\/strong> forming lifetime bonds.\n<ul>\n<li>Bengal fox populations alter their active periods from daytime to <strong>crepuscular and nocturnal habits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>foxes are \u2018edge species\u2019,<\/strong> inhabiting habitats between forests and agricultural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breeding:<\/strong> Its breeding season typically occurs from <strong>December to January and <\/strong>gestation period is 50-60 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> <strong>Habitat loss<\/strong>, the fragmentation of open scrubland, direct persecution during traditional festivals, and the <strong>encroachment of feral dogs<\/strong> bringing disease into fox territories.<\/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\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadus-elusive-bengal-foxes-and-their-shrinking-space\/article71164886.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               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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 United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It promotes economic and social development through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarters is located in Bangkok.<\/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=\"1980\"\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_199_1980\"\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_199_1980\"\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_199_1980\"\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_199_1980\"\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>A new United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific report has warned that developing economies in the Asia-Pacific face an annual climate finance gap of nearly USD 800 billion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in <strong>the Asia-Pacific region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1947.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> To promote economic and social development in the Asian and Pacific region by fostering cooperation between its members and associate members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> The Commission promotes cooperation among its <strong>53 member States and 9 associate members <\/strong>in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the five <strong>regional commissions of the United Nations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> One of the main functions of UNESCAP is to <strong>promote economic and social development <\/strong>through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.<\/li>\n<li>It carries out work in the areas like\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Trade, Investment and Innovation, Transport, Environment and Development, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Development etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Bangkok, Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific report has warned that developing economies in the Asia-Pacific face an annual climate finance gap of nearly USD 800 billion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in <strong>the Asia-Pacific region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1947.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> To promote economic and social development in the Asian and Pacific region by fostering cooperation between its members and associate members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> The Commission promotes cooperation among its <strong>53 member States and 9 associate members <\/strong>in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the five <strong>regional commissions of the United Nations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> One of the main functions of UNESCAP is to <strong>promote economic and social development <\/strong>through regional and subregional cooperation and integration.<\/li>\n<li>It carries out work in the areas like\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Reduction and Financing for Development, Trade, Investment and Innovation, Transport, Environment and Development, Information and Communications Technology and Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Development etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Bangkok, Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/un-report-flags-800-billion-climate-fund-gap-in-asia-pacific-calls-for-synergistic-action\/article71164544.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Academic Bank of Credit, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a digital platform of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is aligned with the National Credit Framework covering academic, vocational and experiential learning.<\/li>\n<li>Under this, credits earned by students remain valid for a lifetime and can be reused multiple times after redemption.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1981\"\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_199_1981\"\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_199_1981\"\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_199_1981\"\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_199_1981\"\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 Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) are building a trusted digital ecosystem for academic records, making education more flexible, transparent, and accessible for every learner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a revolutionary digital platform by the <strong>Ministry of Education,<\/strong> Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is regulated by the <strong>University Grants Commission<\/strong> (UGC).<\/li>\n<li>It is built to support every learner\u2019s journey by providing a digital platform for storing, managing, transferring, and <strong>redeeming academic credits earned<\/strong> by students from <strong>recognised educational institutions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>The main objective of ABC is to create a <strong>flexible, learner-friendly education system<\/strong> in which learning achievements can be recognised, stored, and used throughout a person&#8217;s life.<\/li>\n<li>It supports the vision of the\u00a0<strong>National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong> and the <strong>National Credit Framework (NCrF).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How Does Academic Bank of Credit Work?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Students register<\/strong> on the ABC portal and receive a unique <strong>ABC ID or APAAR ID linked<\/strong> to their Aadhaar and DigiLocker account.<\/li>\n<li>Students belonging to eligible Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can use the ABC facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic institutions upload credit data<\/strong> directly to the ABC portal against each student&#8217;s account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students can accumulate, transfer, and redeem credits<\/strong> across HEIs without losing academic progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credits are valid for a maximum of 7 years<\/strong> or the duration prescribed by the relevant academic discipline. Once redeemed, credits cannot be reused.<\/li>\n<li>Credit redemption and certificate issuance are handled by academic institutions via the <strong>National Academic Depository (NAD) platform.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0NAD\u00a0serves as the backbone of ABC, securely storing all academic awards and records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features\u00a0of Academic Bank of Credit:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Mobility:<\/strong> Students can <strong>study across multiple HEIs<\/strong> and transfer their credits seamlessly between programmes and institutions.<\/li>\n<li>ABC provides students with a\u00a0seamless, consent-based document exchange system\u00a0that streamlines verification and significantly reduces processing time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Entry and Exit<\/strong> (MEE): ABC enables the MEE framework under NEP 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SWAYAM Integration:<\/strong> Students may avail up <strong>to 40% of credits<\/strong> from the SWAYAM online platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Credit Framework (NCrF):<\/strong> ABC is aligned with the NCrF, covering academic, vocational, and experiential learning.<\/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=2279321&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279321&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279321&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) are building a trusted digital ecosystem for academic records, making education more flexible, transparent, and accessible for every learner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a revolutionary digital platform by the <strong>Ministry of Education,<\/strong> Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is regulated by the <strong>University Grants Commission<\/strong> (UGC).<\/li>\n<li>It is built to support every learner\u2019s journey by providing a digital platform for storing, managing, transferring, and <strong>redeeming academic credits earned<\/strong> by students from <strong>recognised educational institutions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>The main objective of ABC is to create a <strong>flexible, learner-friendly education system<\/strong> in which learning achievements can be recognised, stored, and used throughout a person&#8217;s life.<\/li>\n<li>It supports the vision of the\u00a0<strong>National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong> and the <strong>National Credit Framework (NCrF).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How Does Academic Bank of Credit Work?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Students register<\/strong> on the ABC portal and receive a unique <strong>ABC ID or APAAR ID linked<\/strong> to their Aadhaar and DigiLocker account.<\/li>\n<li>Students belonging to eligible Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can use the ABC facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic institutions upload credit data<\/strong> directly to the ABC portal against each student&#8217;s account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students can accumulate, transfer, and redeem credits<\/strong> across HEIs without losing academic progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credits are valid for a maximum of 7 years<\/strong> or the duration prescribed by the relevant academic discipline. Once redeemed, credits cannot be reused.<\/li>\n<li>Credit redemption and certificate issuance are handled by academic institutions via the <strong>National Academic Depository (NAD) platform.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0NAD\u00a0serves as the backbone of ABC, securely storing all academic awards and records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features\u00a0of Academic Bank of Credit:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Mobility:<\/strong> Students can <strong>study across multiple HEIs<\/strong> and transfer their credits seamlessly between programmes and institutions.<\/li>\n<li>ABC provides students with a\u00a0seamless, consent-based document exchange system\u00a0that streamlines verification and significantly reduces processing time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Entry and Exit<\/strong> (MEE): ABC enables the MEE framework under NEP 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SWAYAM Integration:<\/strong> Students may avail up <strong>to 40% of credits<\/strong> from the SWAYAM online platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Credit Framework (NCrF):<\/strong> ABC is aligned with the NCrF, covering academic, vocational, and experiential learning.<\/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=2279321&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279321&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279321&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are massive blasts of magnetized plasma released from the Sun\u2019s outer atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>These are responsible for the severest of geomagnetic storms when they impinge upon Earth\u2019s magnetosphere.<\/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=\"1982\"\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_199_1982\"\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_199_1982\"\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_199_1982\"\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_199_1982\"\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>Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions called Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs) evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are <strong>massive blasts of magnetized plasma<\/strong> released from the <strong>Sun\u2019s outer atmosphere<\/strong>, which then travel through interplanetary space.<\/li>\n<li>When those ICMEs are directed towards us and encounter Earth\u2019s magnetic field, they can disturb it and cause <strong>geomagnetic storms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They produce colorful, <strong>dazzling auroras in Earth\u2019s upper atmosphere.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The level of activity of the Sun has an 11-year cycle, and <strong>more ICMEs are<\/strong> <strong>created during the maxima of these cycles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>ICMEs are <strong>responsible for the severest of geomagnetic storms<\/strong> when they impinge upon Earth\u2019s magnetosphere.<\/li>\n<li>ICMEs also provide an enormous plasma laboratory to study physical processes in space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impacts of Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections: <\/strong>These storms have <strong>adverse effects on satellite operations<\/strong>, GPS and radio communications, aviation routes, and power grids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&#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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indian astrophysicists have uncovered new insights into how large solar eruptions called Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections (ICMEs) evolve thermally during their journey from the Sun to the Earth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are <strong>massive blasts of magnetized plasma<\/strong> released from the <strong>Sun\u2019s outer atmosphere<\/strong>, which then travel through interplanetary space.<\/li>\n<li>When those ICMEs are directed towards us and encounter Earth\u2019s magnetic field, they can disturb it and cause <strong>geomagnetic storms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They produce colorful, <strong>dazzling auroras in Earth\u2019s upper atmosphere.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The level of activity of the Sun has an 11-year cycle, and <strong>more ICMEs are<\/strong> <strong>created during the maxima of these cycles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>ICMEs are <strong>responsible for the severest of geomagnetic storms<\/strong> when they impinge upon Earth\u2019s magnetosphere.<\/li>\n<li>ICMEs also provide an enormous plasma laboratory to study physical processes in space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impacts of Interplanetary Coronal Mass Ejections: <\/strong>These storms have <strong>adverse effects on satellite operations<\/strong>, GPS and radio communications, aviation routes, and power grids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2279357&#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        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none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Project BRAHMANK, recently in news is an initiative of:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1983\"\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_199_1983\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Defence Research and Development Organisation                                            <\/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_199_1983\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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