


{"id":111615,"date":"2026-07-06T17:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=111615"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:47:06","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-6-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-6-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 6 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_202\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 6 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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class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewDiv\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewQuestion\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewLegend\">\n                <ol>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewColor\" 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding I-2SEA system, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an optical fiber subsea cable system.<\/li>\n<li>It connects India&#8217;s east coast with all the countries of Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2004\"\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_202_2004\"\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_202_2004\"\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_202_2004\"\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_202_2004\"\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>Lightstorm, a Singaporean carrier-neutral infrastructure solutions provider, recently signed contracts with Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications to launch the India- Southeast Asia (I-2SEA) submarine cable system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About I-2SEA Submarine Cable System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India-Southeast Asia (I-2SEA)<\/strong> is a <strong>3,600-kilometer<\/strong> <strong>optical fibre<\/strong> <strong>subsea cable system <\/strong>that will <strong>connect India\u2019s east coast directly to Singapore and Malaysia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>consortium <\/strong>comprising <strong>Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications <\/strong>has commissioned the project.<\/li>\n<li>It is projected to be<strong> Ready-for-Service (RFS) by<\/strong> the fourth quarter of <strong>2029<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has been specifically engineered to <strong>support the rapidly growing demand for AI infrastructure. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is being <strong>built for hyperscalers, GPU infrastructure providers, and enterprises<\/strong> that need high-capacity links for AI training and <strong>inference workloads between India and Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>connect Singapore and Kuala Lumpur <\/strong>directly to India&#8217;s east coast cities of <strong>Hyderabad and Chennai. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>landing stations, <\/strong>to be operated by Lightstorm, will be <strong>located in Machilipatnam, <\/strong>providing the <strong>shortest subsea access to Hyderabad,<\/strong> and the <strong>other<\/strong> at a <strong>new landing location in South Chennai.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>I-2SEA will <strong>use a deep cable burial strategy,<\/strong> targeting a <strong>depth of three metres<\/strong> across buried sections.<\/li>\n<li>The approach is meant to <strong>improve protection and uptime,<\/strong> a critical factor for cables that carry internet traffic, cloud services, and financial data across regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/telecom-equipment\/lightstorm-and-partners-unveil-i-2sea-submarine-cable-system-to-boost-ai-infrastructure\/132129387\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/telecom-equipment\/lightstorm-and-partners-unveil-i-2sea-submarine-cable-system-to-boost-ai-infrastructure\/132129387<\/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>Lightstorm, a Singaporean carrier-neutral infrastructure solutions provider, recently signed contracts with Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications to launch the India- Southeast Asia (I-2SEA) submarine cable system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About I-2SEA Submarine Cable System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India-Southeast Asia (I-2SEA)<\/strong> is a <strong>3,600-kilometer<\/strong> <strong>optical fibre<\/strong> <strong>subsea cable system <\/strong>that will <strong>connect India\u2019s east coast directly to Singapore and Malaysia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>consortium <\/strong>comprising <strong>Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications <\/strong>has commissioned the project.<\/li>\n<li>It is projected to be<strong> Ready-for-Service (RFS) by<\/strong> the fourth quarter of <strong>2029<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It has been specifically engineered to <strong>support the rapidly growing demand for AI infrastructure. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is being <strong>built for hyperscalers, GPU infrastructure providers, and enterprises<\/strong> that need high-capacity links for AI training and <strong>inference workloads between India and Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>connect Singapore and Kuala Lumpur <\/strong>directly to India&#8217;s east coast cities of <strong>Hyderabad and Chennai. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>landing stations, <\/strong>to be operated by Lightstorm, will be <strong>located in Machilipatnam, <\/strong>providing the <strong>shortest subsea access to Hyderabad,<\/strong> and the <strong>other<\/strong> at a <strong>new landing location in South Chennai.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>I-2SEA will <strong>use a deep cable burial strategy,<\/strong> targeting a <strong>depth of three metres<\/strong> across buried sections.<\/li>\n<li>The approach is meant to <strong>improve protection and uptime,<\/strong> a critical factor for cables that carry internet traffic, cloud services, and financial data across regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/telecom-equipment\/lightstorm-and-partners-unveil-i-2sea-submarine-cable-system-to-boost-ai-infrastructure\/132129387\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/telecom-equipment\/lightstorm-and-partners-unveil-i-2sea-submarine-cable-system-to-boost-ai-infrastructure\/132129387<\/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 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                           <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Panchganga River, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a major tributary of the Godavari River.<\/li>\n<li>It flows through Maharashtra.<\/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=\"2005\"\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_202_2005\"\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_202_2005\"\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_202_2005\"\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_202_2005\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to intense rainfall in its catchment areas, the Panchganga River, which flows through Kolhapur city, breached its banks, submerging 28 barrages in the basin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Panchganga River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>major tributary of the Krishna<\/strong> River, flowing through <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the<strong> Sahyadri mountain ranges<\/strong> and is formed by the <strong>confluence of five rivers\u2014Kasari, Kumbhi, Tulsi, Bhogawati, and Saraswati\u2014at Prayag Sangam <\/strong>near Kolhapur.<\/li>\n<li>The confluence point is considered sacred, and it attracts a large number of devotees during the winter.<\/li>\n<li>From there, the river <strong>flows approximately 80 km <\/strong>before eventually<strong> joining the Krishna River<\/strong> at Kurundvad, Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Panchganga River holds immense spiritual significance. The banks of the river are adorned with <strong>numerous temples and shrines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>valley <\/strong>of the Panchaganga River is <strong>very fertile, and its sloping banks yield rich crops<\/strong> during the winter season.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> waters of all the streams<\/strong> which join to form the Panchaganga are much <strong>used for growing sugarcane.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dams<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Radhanagari Dam<\/li>\n<li>Kalammawadi Dam<\/li>\n<li>Kode Budruk Dam<\/li>\n<li>Tulashi Dam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Since the last decade, its pollution level has been increasing <\/strong> The pollution of the Panchaganga River is <strong>due to the disposal of untreated municipal sewage from<\/strong> the <strong>Kolhapur town.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolhapur\/panchganga-breaches-its-banks-several-small-dams-mahabaleshwars-venna-lake-overflow\/articleshow\/132199007.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolhapur\/panchganga-breaches-its-banks-several-small-dams-mahabaleshwars-venna-lake-overflow\/articleshow\/132199007.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to intense rainfall in its catchment areas, the Panchganga River, which flows through Kolhapur city, breached its banks, submerging 28 barrages in the basin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Panchganga River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>major tributary of the Krishna<\/strong> River, flowing through <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the<strong> Sahyadri mountain ranges<\/strong> and is formed by the <strong>confluence of five rivers\u2014Kasari, Kumbhi, Tulsi, Bhogawati, and Saraswati\u2014at Prayag Sangam <\/strong>near Kolhapur.<\/li>\n<li>The confluence point is considered sacred, and it attracts a large number of devotees during the winter.<\/li>\n<li>From there, the river <strong>flows approximately 80 km <\/strong>before eventually<strong> joining the Krishna River<\/strong> at Kurundvad, Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Panchganga River holds immense spiritual significance. The banks of the river are adorned with <strong>numerous temples and shrines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>valley <\/strong>of the Panchaganga River is <strong>very fertile, and its sloping banks yield rich crops<\/strong> during the winter season.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> waters of all the streams<\/strong> which join to form the Panchaganga are much <strong>used for growing sugarcane.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dams<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Radhanagari Dam<\/li>\n<li>Kalammawadi Dam<\/li>\n<li>Kode Budruk Dam<\/li>\n<li>Tulashi Dam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Since the last decade, its pollution level has been increasing <\/strong> The pollution of the Panchaganga River is <strong>due to the disposal of untreated municipal sewage from<\/strong> the <strong>Kolhapur town.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolhapur\/panchganga-breaches-its-banks-several-small-dams-mahabaleshwars-venna-lake-overflow\/articleshow\/132199007.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kolhapur\/panchganga-breaches-its-banks-several-small-dams-mahabaleshwars-venna-lake-overflow\/articleshow\/132199007.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>Garhwa Fort, recently seen in the news, is primarily known as a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2006\"\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_202_2006\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Mughal fort                                            <\/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_202_2006\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Buddhist monastery                                            <\/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_202_2006\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Hindu temple complex                                            <\/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_202_2006\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Jain cave complex                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested the last remaining absconding accused in the 2002 Garhwa Fort idol theft, dacoity and murder case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garhwa Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garhwa Fort is a <strong>Hindu temple complex<\/strong> located in Garhwa Village in the <strong>Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>fort <\/strong>was <strong>built in the year 1750,<\/strong> but the<strong> temples within the fort <\/strong>complex could be <strong>more than 1000 years old<\/strong> before the fort was constructed.<\/li>\n<li>The fort complex is <strong>protected <\/strong>as monuments of national importance by the central <strong>Archaeological Survey of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The temple is believed to be <strong>built by the Guptas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seven inscriptions from the reigns of Chandra Gupta, Kumara Gupta, and Skanda Gupta <\/strong>have been found at this site.<\/li>\n<li>Garhwa was<strong> called Bhattagram\/Bhattapraya during the Gupta period.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>fortifications<\/strong> around the temple were <strong>built in 1750 CE <\/strong>by the<strong> Baghel King Vikramaditya. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The fort complex spreads over a two-kilometer area.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>bastions on the four corners <\/strong>of the fort complex with easy access provided by a flight of steps.<\/li>\n<li>The most important structure in the fort complex is the <strong>Gupta-era temple.<\/strong> It is situated in southwestern part of the fort.\n<ul>\n<li>The temple measures about 55 feet in length and 30 feet in width with an east entrance.<\/li>\n<li>The temple was built in the <strong>panchakona design.<\/strong> The temple consists of a <strong>sanctum and a pillared mandapa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sanctum is square on plan. The <strong>Shiva Linga<\/strong> enshrined in the temple was <strong>stolen by the British<\/strong>, but the <strong>Sakthi Pita can be seen among the recovered artefacts <\/strong>within the complex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two stepwells<\/strong> in the complex. It is said that the stepwells never go dry.<\/li>\n<li>The temple has <strong>many relics dating from the Gupta period till the British era. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The most <strong>notable relic <\/strong>in the complex is a <strong>sculpture representing the ten incarnations<\/strong> (dasavathara) of <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong>, belonging to the <strong>11th or 12th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Most of the sculptures have been shifted to the State Museum of Lucknow for safety reasons.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> sculptures of the Gupta period<\/strong> were <strong>carved from pink sandstone,<\/strong> while the <strong>sculptures of the medieval era<\/strong> were carved from <strong>grey sandstone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailypioneer.com\/news\/cbi-arrests-absconding-accused-in-2002-garhwa-fort-idol-theft-and-murder-case\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/dailypioneer.com\/news\/cbi-arrests-absconding-accused-in-2002-garhwa-fort-idol-theft-and-murder-case<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested the last remaining absconding accused in the 2002 Garhwa Fort idol theft, dacoity and murder case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garhwa Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garhwa Fort is a <strong>Hindu temple complex<\/strong> located in Garhwa Village in the <strong>Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>fort <\/strong>was <strong>built in the year 1750,<\/strong> but the<strong> temples within the fort <\/strong>complex could be <strong>more than 1000 years old<\/strong> before the fort was constructed.<\/li>\n<li>The fort complex is <strong>protected <\/strong>as monuments of national importance by the central <strong>Archaeological Survey of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The temple is believed to be <strong>built by the Guptas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seven inscriptions from the reigns of Chandra Gupta, Kumara Gupta, and Skanda Gupta <\/strong>have been found at this site.<\/li>\n<li>Garhwa was<strong> called Bhattagram\/Bhattapraya during the Gupta period.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>fortifications<\/strong> around the temple were <strong>built in 1750 CE <\/strong>by the<strong> Baghel King Vikramaditya. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The fort complex spreads over a two-kilometer area.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>bastions on the four corners <\/strong>of the fort complex with easy access provided by a flight of steps.<\/li>\n<li>The most important structure in the fort complex is the <strong>Gupta-era temple.<\/strong> It is situated in southwestern part of the fort.\n<ul>\n<li>The temple measures about 55 feet in length and 30 feet in width with an east entrance.<\/li>\n<li>The temple was built in the <strong>panchakona design.<\/strong> The temple consists of a <strong>sanctum and a pillared mandapa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sanctum is square on plan. The <strong>Shiva Linga<\/strong> enshrined in the temple was <strong>stolen by the British<\/strong>, but the <strong>Sakthi Pita can be seen among the recovered artefacts <\/strong>within the complex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two stepwells<\/strong> in the complex. It is said that the stepwells never go dry.<\/li>\n<li>The temple has <strong>many relics dating from the Gupta period till the British era. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The most <strong>notable relic <\/strong>in the complex is a <strong>sculpture representing the ten incarnations<\/strong> (dasavathara) of <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong>, belonging to the <strong>11th or 12th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Most of the sculptures have been shifted to the State Museum of Lucknow for safety reasons.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> sculptures of the Gupta period<\/strong> were <strong>carved from pink sandstone,<\/strong> while the <strong>sculptures of the medieval era<\/strong> were carved from <strong>grey sandstone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailypioneer.com\/news\/cbi-arrests-absconding-accused-in-2002-garhwa-fort-idol-theft-and-murder-case\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/dailypioneer.com\/news\/cbi-arrests-absconding-accused-in-2002-garhwa-fort-idol-theft-and-murder-case<\/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>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Arrow-3 Missile Defence System, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system.<\/li>\n<li>It was jointly developed by France and Germany.<\/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=\"2007\"\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_202_2007\"\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_202_2007\"\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_202_2007\"\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_202_2007\"\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>Germany expands its missile defence network with a second Arrow-3 site planned in the southern province of Bavaria to complement the first operational battery near Berlin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arrow-3 Missile Defence System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system<\/strong> for <strong>long-range threat engagement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed with the ability to <strong>neutralise ballistic missiles before they re-enter the atmosphere. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Arrow 3 is the<strong> latest interceptor for the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) jointly developed by Israel and the United States. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AWS <\/strong>is the<strong> world\u2019s first national, operational, and stand-alone Anti Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM) defense<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>two-stage solid-fueled interceptors<\/strong> to <strong>engage short- and medium-range ballistic missiles<\/strong> and consists of a launcher, radar, and battle management system.<\/li>\n<li>The missile fits in a 21-inch vertical launch tube and has an estimated flyout <strong>range of up to 2,400 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>launched earlier after threat detection <\/strong>and engage threats at higher altitudes outside the Earth\u2019s atmosphere than previous interceptors.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>intercept threats at an altitude of 100 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>hypersonic<\/strong>, which travels five times the speed of sound.<\/li>\n<li>It has early warning and fire control radar. It provides extended-range acquisition as well as multi-target acquisition and tracking capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does it work?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>hit-to-kill technology<\/strong> to destroy incoming missiles.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> missile is launched vertically,<\/strong> and then the direction is changed towards the estimated interception point.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>high-resolution electro-optical sensor acquires the target for the kill vehicle <\/strong>to hit the target and destroy the warhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/germany-boosts-missile-shield-arrow-3-battery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/germany-boosts-missile-shield-arrow-3-battery<\/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>Germany expands its missile defence network with a second Arrow-3 site planned in the southern province of Bavaria to complement the first operational battery near Berlin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arrow-3 Missile Defence System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system<\/strong> for <strong>long-range threat engagement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed with the ability to <strong>neutralise ballistic missiles before they re-enter the atmosphere. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Arrow 3 is the<strong> latest interceptor for the Arrow Weapon System (AWS) jointly developed by Israel and the United States. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AWS <\/strong>is the<strong> world\u2019s first national, operational, and stand-alone Anti Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM) defense<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>two-stage solid-fueled interceptors<\/strong> to <strong>engage short- and medium-range ballistic missiles<\/strong> and consists of a launcher, radar, and battle management system.<\/li>\n<li>The missile fits in a 21-inch vertical launch tube and has an estimated flyout <strong>range of up to 2,400 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>launched earlier after threat detection <\/strong>and engage threats at higher altitudes outside the Earth\u2019s atmosphere than previous interceptors.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>intercept threats at an altitude of 100 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>hypersonic<\/strong>, which travels five times the speed of sound.<\/li>\n<li>It has early warning and fire control radar. It provides extended-range acquisition as well as multi-target acquisition and tracking capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does it work?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>hit-to-kill technology<\/strong> to destroy incoming missiles.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> missile is launched vertically,<\/strong> and then the direction is changed towards the estimated interception point.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>high-resolution electro-optical sensor acquires the target for the kill vehicle <\/strong>to hit the target and destroy the warhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/germany-boosts-missile-shield-arrow-3-battery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/interestingengineering.com\/military\/germany-boosts-missile-shield-arrow-3-battery<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Judgments declared <em>per incuriam<\/em> are generally:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2008\"\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_202_2008\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Binding on all courts                                            <\/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_202_2008\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Treated as binding only on High Courts                                            <\/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_202_2008\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Not treated as binding precedents                                            <\/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_202_2008\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Automatically void                                            <\/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>In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently clarified the circumstances under which a judicial decision can be declared per incuriam\u2014a legal doctrine that allows courts to disregard a precedent rendered in ignorance of binding law or an earlier authoritative judgment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Doctrine of Per Incuriam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The term &#8220;per incuriam,&#8221; <strong>meaning &#8216;through lack of care<\/strong>,&#8217; refers to <strong>judgments passed without reference to<\/strong>, or in ignorance of, a <strong>statute or an earlier judgement\/<\/strong>precedent which <strong>would have been<\/strong> <strong>relevant and therefore affected the result of the case. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As per legal principles, these <strong>judgments<\/strong>, which are decided <strong>based on incorrect interpretations of the law,<\/strong> may cause legal and practical issues.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, they are <strong>not treated as binding precedent,<\/strong> and the <strong>courts often take steps to correct them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Since per incuriam decisions <strong>involve preceden<\/strong>t, the doctrine <strong>bears a direct relation to<\/strong> the<strong> doctrine of \u201cstare decisis\u201d<\/strong> which <strong>translates to, \u2018\u2018let the decision stand<\/strong>\u2019\u2019 or \u2018\u2018to stand by that which is decided\u2019\u2019, and gives binding force to decisions of the courts.<\/li>\n<li>The doctrine is an <strong>exception to Article 141 <\/strong>of the Constitution of India, <strong>which embodies the precedents as a matter of law.<\/strong> However, this principle is applied only in exceptional cases.<\/li>\n<li>The present doctrine is<strong> strictly and rightly applicable to the maxim ratio decidendi, <\/strong>which is the <strong>point that determines the judgement <\/strong>and is binding in nature, and<strong> not to the obiter dicta<\/strong>e., <strong>a remark made<\/strong> during the course of the discussion having persuasive value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Laws: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In the <strong>State of Assam v. Ripa Sarma,<\/strong> it was held that when a <strong>judgment <\/strong>is pronounced in such a manner that i<strong>s ignorant of earlier judgments <\/strong>of the court <strong>by either similar or larger benches<\/strong>, it <strong>would be per incuriam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent Observations by the Supreme Court:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Court held that a <strong>judgment <\/strong>may be <strong>treated as per incuriam<\/strong> when its <strong>ratio is irreconcilable with <\/strong>an <strong>earlier decision <\/strong>rendered<strong> by a bench of equal or larger strength<\/strong> or <strong>when a relevant statutory provision<\/strong>, rule, or regulation was <strong>not brought to the Court&#8217;s attention. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>not the numerical strength of judges taking a particular view<\/strong> that is <strong>relevant<\/strong>, but it is instead the <strong>strength of the bench<\/strong>, which is the <strong>determinative factor<\/strong> of the binding nature of a particular view.<\/li>\n<li>The doctrine <strong>applies only to the binding reasoning (ratio decidendi) of a judgment<\/strong> and not to its observations (obiter dicta).<\/li>\n<li>The judicial discipline <strong>requires a bench of co-equal strength that disagrees with an earlier decision to refer the matter to a larger bench rather than take a contrary view.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also reiterated that a<strong> decision of a larger bench is binding on subsequent benches of equal or lesser strength. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u25a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Court clarified that a <strong>judgment cannot be declared per incuriam<\/strong> <strong>merely because it reached an incorrect conclusion after considering an earlier precedent<\/strong> or because an alternative interpretation may suggest a conflict with prior decisions.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelawadvice.com\/news\/per-incuriam-doctrine-explained-supreme-court-lays-down-key-principles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thelawadvice.com\/news\/per-incuriam-doctrine-explained-supreme-court-lays-down-key-principles<\/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>In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently clarified the circumstances under which a judicial decision can be declared per incuriam\u2014a legal doctrine that allows courts to disregard a precedent rendered in ignorance of binding law or an earlier authoritative judgment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Doctrine of Per Incuriam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The term &#8220;per incuriam,&#8221; <strong>meaning &#8216;through lack of care<\/strong>,&#8217; refers to <strong>judgments passed without reference to<\/strong>, or in ignorance of, a <strong>statute or an earlier judgement\/<\/strong>precedent which <strong>would have been<\/strong> <strong>relevant and therefore affected the result of the case. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As per legal principles, these <strong>judgments<\/strong>, which are decided <strong>based on incorrect interpretations of the law,<\/strong> may cause legal and practical issues.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, they are <strong>not treated as binding precedent,<\/strong> and the <strong>courts often take steps to correct them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Since per incuriam decisions <strong>involve preceden<\/strong>t, the doctrine <strong>bears a direct relation to<\/strong> the<strong> doctrine of \u201cstare decisis\u201d<\/strong> which <strong>translates to, \u2018\u2018let the decision stand<\/strong>\u2019\u2019 or \u2018\u2018to stand by that which is decided\u2019\u2019, and gives binding force to decisions of the courts.<\/li>\n<li>The doctrine is an <strong>exception to Article 141 <\/strong>of the Constitution of India, <strong>which embodies the precedents as a matter of law.<\/strong> However, this principle is applied only in exceptional cases.<\/li>\n<li>The present doctrine is<strong> strictly and rightly applicable to the maxim ratio decidendi, <\/strong>which is the <strong>point that determines the judgement <\/strong>and is binding in nature, and<strong> not to the obiter dicta<\/strong>e., <strong>a remark made<\/strong> during the course of the discussion having persuasive value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Laws: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In the <strong>State of Assam v. Ripa Sarma,<\/strong> it was held that when a <strong>judgment <\/strong>is pronounced in such a manner that i<strong>s ignorant of earlier judgments <\/strong>of the court <strong>by either similar or larger benches<\/strong>, it <strong>would be per incuriam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent Observations by the Supreme Court:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Court held that a <strong>judgment <\/strong>may be <strong>treated as per incuriam<\/strong> when its <strong>ratio is irreconcilable with <\/strong>an <strong>earlier decision <\/strong>rendered<strong> by a bench of equal or larger strength<\/strong> or <strong>when a relevant statutory provision<\/strong>, rule, or regulation was <strong>not brought to the Court&#8217;s attention. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>not the numerical strength of judges taking a particular view<\/strong> that is <strong>relevant<\/strong>, but it is instead the <strong>strength of the bench<\/strong>, which is the <strong>determinative factor<\/strong> of the binding nature of a particular view.<\/li>\n<li>The doctrine <strong>applies only to the binding reasoning (ratio decidendi) of a judgment<\/strong> and not to its observations (obiter dicta).<\/li>\n<li>The judicial discipline <strong>requires a bench of co-equal strength that disagrees with an earlier decision to refer the matter to a larger bench rather than take a contrary view.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also reiterated that a<strong> decision of a larger bench is binding on subsequent benches of equal or lesser strength. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u25a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Court clarified that a <strong>judgment cannot be declared per incuriam<\/strong> <strong>merely because it reached an incorrect conclusion after considering an earlier precedent<\/strong> or because an alternative interpretation may suggest a conflict with prior decisions.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelawadvice.com\/news\/per-incuriam-doctrine-explained-supreme-court-lays-down-key-principles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thelawadvice.com\/news\/per-incuriam-doctrine-explained-supreme-court-lays-down-key-principles<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Sirsa Kinnow, recently seen in the news, is associated with which Indian State?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2009\"\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_202_2009\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Punjab                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_202_2009\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Himachal Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_202_2009\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/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_202_2009\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Haryana                                            <\/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>Sirsa\u2019s kinnow recently received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the Registry in Chennai sealing the certificate of registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sirsa Kinnow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>variety of Kinnow<\/strong> grown in the <strong>Sirsa district of Haryana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Haryana&#8217;s first fruit to receive<\/strong> a Geographical Indication <strong>(GI) tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Kinnow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kinnow is a<strong> hybrid citrus fruit. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a hybrid between two citrus cultivars, namely \u2018King\u2019 (Citrus nobilis) and \u2018Willow Leaf\u2019 mandarin (Citrus deliciosa).<\/li>\n<li>The hybrid was developed in 1915 by HB Frost at the University of California Citrus Experimentation Station.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>round, large, <\/strong>and has <strong>golden-orange skin similar to an orange. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>sweet and sour taste. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It comprises a <strong>high amount of juice content<\/strong>, making it <strong>ideal for extracting juice and pulp.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> rich source of Vitamin C <\/strong>and minerals like <strong>calcium and potassium,<\/strong> which are beneficial for health.<\/li>\n<li>It contains 0.2 to <strong>3% pectin,<\/strong> which is <strong>anti-cancerous<\/strong> and also helps in lowering cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The peel<\/strong> of the Kinnow fruit <strong>contains oil <\/strong>which is <strong>used in cosmetics. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>largely cultivated fruit of North India<\/strong>, and <strong>Punjab <\/strong>holds the <strong>major share of the <\/strong>Kinnow-producing area of the country, with <strong>other states including Rajasthan,<\/strong> <strong>Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,<\/strong> Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir.<\/li>\n<li>It is popularly known as the <strong>\u201cking of fruits\u201d in Punjab. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has the <strong>ability to withstand soaring temperatures <\/strong>as high as 40\u00b0C during summer <strong>and 0\u00b0C during winter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sirsa-kinnow-gets-a-gi-tag-how-a-california-hybrid-became-haryanas-signature-fruit\/2976142\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sirsa-kinnow-gets-a-gi-tag-how-a-california-hybrid-became-haryanas-signature-fruit\/2976142\/<\/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>Sirsa\u2019s kinnow recently received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the Registry in Chennai sealing the certificate of registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sirsa Kinnow:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>variety of Kinnow<\/strong> grown in the <strong>Sirsa district of Haryana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Haryana&#8217;s first fruit to receive<\/strong> a Geographical Indication <strong>(GI) tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Kinnow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kinnow is a<strong> hybrid citrus fruit. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a hybrid between two citrus cultivars, namely \u2018King\u2019 (Citrus nobilis) and \u2018Willow Leaf\u2019 mandarin (Citrus deliciosa).<\/li>\n<li>The hybrid was developed in 1915 by HB Frost at the University of California Citrus Experimentation Station.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>round, large, <\/strong>and has <strong>golden-orange skin similar to an orange. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>sweet and sour taste. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It comprises a <strong>high amount of juice content<\/strong>, making it <strong>ideal for extracting juice and pulp.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> rich source of Vitamin C <\/strong>and minerals like <strong>calcium and potassium,<\/strong> which are beneficial for health.<\/li>\n<li>It contains 0.2 to <strong>3% pectin,<\/strong> which is <strong>anti-cancerous<\/strong> and also helps in lowering cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The peel<\/strong> of the Kinnow fruit <strong>contains oil <\/strong>which is <strong>used in cosmetics. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>largely cultivated fruit of North India<\/strong>, and <strong>Punjab <\/strong>holds the <strong>major share of the <\/strong>Kinnow-producing area of the country, with <strong>other states including Rajasthan,<\/strong> <strong>Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,<\/strong> Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir.<\/li>\n<li>It is popularly known as the <strong>\u201cking of fruits\u201d in Punjab. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has the <strong>ability to withstand soaring temperatures <\/strong>as high as 40\u00b0C during summer <strong>and 0\u00b0C during winter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sirsa-kinnow-gets-a-gi-tag-how-a-california-hybrid-became-haryanas-signature-fruit\/2976142\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sirsa-kinnow-gets-a-gi-tag-how-a-california-hybrid-became-haryanas-signature-fruit\/2976142\/<\/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  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                        class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.<\/li>\n<li>Geographically, it is an \u201cecological confluence\u201d of the Western and Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.<\/li>\n<li>It is a shelter for the largest population of wild Asian elephants in South Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The above statement correctly describes which protected area?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2010\"\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_202_2010\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Kali Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_202_2010\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Bandipur Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_202_2010\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Periyar Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_202_2010\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Indravati National Park                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of Forest department personnel recently rescued a 12-year-old female Tigress and her five cubs along a thick canal on the fringes of Nugu forest range of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bandipur Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of <strong>southern Karnataka. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at the<strong> tri-junction area<\/strong> of the States of <strong>Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Geographically, it is an<strong> \u201cecological confluence\u201d<\/strong> of the <strong>Western and Eastern Ghats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>once a hunting ground<\/strong> for the <strong>rulers <\/strong>of the neighbouring <strong>kingdom of Mysore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve<\/strong>, which is recognized as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>BTR is<strong> surrounded by:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> in the North West (Kabini Reservoir separates the two).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> in the South.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)<\/strong> in the South West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>surrounded by River Kabini <\/strong>in its north and <strong>River Moyar<\/strong> in its south.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Nugu River runs through the reserve. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta<\/strong> <strong>Hill <\/strong>is the <strong>highest point<\/strong> in the park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate<\/strong>: It has a typical <strong>tropical climat<\/strong>e with distinct wet and dry seasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The park has various biomes, including <strong>dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and shrublands. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It supports a wide range of <strong>timber trees,<\/strong> including t<strong>eak wood, rosewood, sandalwood, <\/strong>and a variety of bamboo.<\/li>\n<li>There are also several <strong>notable flowering and fruiting trees <\/strong>and shrubs including <strong>Indian gooseberry, kadam tree,<\/strong> golden shower tree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It comprises other mammals such as the <strong>Bengal tiger, gaur, sloth bear, golden jackal,<\/strong> dhole, four-horned antelope, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It is a shelter for the<strong> largest population of wild Asian elephants in South Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to over 200 species of birds in which <strong>peafowl <\/strong>is the<strong> most spotted <\/strong>here<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other species of birds include<strong> honey buzzards, redheaded vultures, <\/strong>Indian vultures , etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/mysuru\/tiger-five-cubs-rescued-in-bandipur-tiger-reserve-4063136#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/mysuru\/tiger-five-cubs-rescued-in-bandipur-tiger-reserve-4063136#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of Forest department personnel recently rescued a 12-year-old female Tigress and her five cubs along a thick canal on the fringes of Nugu forest range of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bandipur Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Mysore and Chamarajanagar revenue districts of <strong>southern Karnataka. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at the<strong> tri-junction area<\/strong> of the States of <strong>Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Geographically, it is an<strong> \u201cecological confluence\u201d<\/strong> of the <strong>Western and Eastern Ghats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>once a hunting ground<\/strong> for the <strong>rulers <\/strong>of the neighbouring <strong>kingdom of Mysore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the larger Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve<\/strong>, which is recognized as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>BTR is<strong> surrounded by:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> in the North West (Kabini Reservoir separates the two).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> in the South.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala)<\/strong> in the South West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>surrounded by River Kabini <\/strong>in its north and <strong>River Moyar<\/strong> in its south.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Nugu River runs through the reserve. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta<\/strong> <strong>Hill <\/strong>is the <strong>highest point<\/strong> in the park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate<\/strong>: It has a typical <strong>tropical climat<\/strong>e with distinct wet and dry seasons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The park has various biomes, including <strong>dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and shrublands. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It supports a wide range of <strong>timber trees,<\/strong> including t<strong>eak wood, rosewood, sandalwood, <\/strong>and a variety of bamboo.<\/li>\n<li>There are also several <strong>notable flowering and fruiting trees <\/strong>and shrubs including <strong>Indian gooseberry, kadam tree,<\/strong> golden shower tree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It comprises other mammals such as the <strong>Bengal tiger, gaur, sloth bear, golden jackal,<\/strong> dhole, four-horned antelope, etc.<\/li>\n<li>It is a shelter for the<strong> largest population of wild Asian elephants in South Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to over 200 species of birds in which <strong>peafowl <\/strong>is the<strong> most spotted <\/strong>here<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other species of birds include<strong> honey buzzards, redheaded vultures, <\/strong>Indian vultures , etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/mysuru\/tiger-five-cubs-rescued-in-bandipur-tiger-reserve-4063136#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/karnataka\/mysuru\/tiger-five-cubs-rescued-in-bandipur-tiger-reserve-4063136#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Pandavani, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is one of the most distinctive oral storytelling traditions<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It originated in the State of Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It relies primarily on a single lead performer who narrates the stories of Mahabharata.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2011\"\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_202_2011\"\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_202_2011\"\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_202_2011\"\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_202_2011\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the legendary Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai who took Chhattisgarh&#8217;s traditional storytelling art to audiences across the world passed away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Pandavani: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pandavani is one of India&#8217;s most <strong>distinctive oral storytelling traditions,<\/strong> originating in the central <strong>state of Chhattisgarh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name <strong>literally means &#8220;the story of the Pandavas&#8221;<\/strong> and refers to a musical narration of episodes from the <strong>ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike classical theatre, Pandavani <strong>relies primarily on a single lead performer<\/strong>, who narrates the story while singing verses and acting out different characters.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>performance is accompanied<\/strong> by musicians playing traditional instruments such as the <strong>harmonium, tabla, manjira, and dholak.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>storyteller often carries a tambura or ektara,<\/strong> using it not just as a musical instrument but also as a prop that transforms into a weapon, chariot, mace, or bow depending on the scene being enacted.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two styles of narration in Pandavani<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vedamati:<\/strong> In the Vedamati style, the lead artist narrates the story in a simple manner, <strong>sitting on the<\/strong> <strong>floor throughout the performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kapalik:<\/strong> In this narrator <strong>enacts the incidents and characters.<\/strong>Performers move around the stage, adopt different voices, enact battle scenes, and use dramatic gestures to bring the Mahabharata&#8217;s characters to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Famous artist of Pandvani:<\/strong> Teejan Bai and Ritu Verma are renowned singers of Pandvani.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/pandavani-legend-teejan-bai-dies-at-70\/article71185044.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/pandavani-legend-teejan-bai-dies-at-70\/article71185044.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/pandavani-legend-teejan-bai-dies-at-70\/article71185044.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the legendary Pandavani folk singer Teejan Bai who took Chhattisgarh&#8217;s traditional storytelling art to audiences across the world passed away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Pandavani: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pandavani is one of India&#8217;s most <strong>distinctive oral storytelling traditions,<\/strong> originating in the central <strong>state of Chhattisgarh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name <strong>literally means &#8220;the story of the Pandavas&#8221;<\/strong> and refers to a musical narration of episodes from the <strong>ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike classical theatre, Pandavani <strong>relies primarily on a single lead performer<\/strong>, who narrates the story while singing verses and acting out different characters.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>performance is accompanied<\/strong> by musicians playing traditional instruments such as the <strong>harmonium, tabla, manjira, and dholak.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>storyteller often carries a tambura or ektara,<\/strong> using it not just as a musical instrument but also as a prop that transforms into a weapon, chariot, mace, or bow depending on the scene being enacted.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two styles of narration in Pandavani<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vedamati:<\/strong> In the Vedamati style, the lead artist narrates the story in a simple manner, <strong>sitting on the<\/strong> <strong>floor throughout the performance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kapalik:<\/strong> In this narrator <strong>enacts the incidents and characters.<\/strong>Performers move around the stage, adopt different voices, enact battle scenes, and use dramatic gestures to bring the Mahabharata&#8217;s characters to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Famous artist of Pandvani:<\/strong> Teejan Bai and Ritu Verma are renowned singers of Pandvani.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/pandavani-legend-teejan-bai-dies-at-70\/article71185044.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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located on the <strong>west coast of the\u00a0Persian Gulf.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong>\u00a0It shares a\u00a0sole <strong>land border with Saudi Arabia<\/strong> to the south\u00a0and is surrounded by the Persian Gulf on all other sides.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Doha<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Qatar:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It occupies\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>Qatar Peninsula<\/strong>\u00a0on the northeastern coast of the\u00a0Arabian Peninsula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain: <\/strong>The Landscape of Qatar is primarily <strong>flat and barren desert.<\/strong> Sand dunes dominate the southern part of the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest point in the country is <strong>Qurain Abu al-Bawl.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt Flats:<\/strong> One of the most distinct geographical features of Qatar is its <strong>salt flats or sabkhas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Bodies:<\/strong> Qatar <strong>has\u00a0wadis,<\/strong> which are valleys that remain dry except during the rainy season when they can briefly turn into rivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong>It has<strong> large reserves of oil and natural gas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                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Features of Qatar:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It occupies\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>Qatar Peninsula<\/strong>\u00a0on the northeastern coast of the\u00a0Arabian Peninsula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain: <\/strong>The Landscape of Qatar is primarily <strong>flat and barren desert.<\/strong> Sand dunes dominate the southern part of the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest point in the country is <strong>Qurain Abu al-Bawl.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt Flats:<\/strong> One of the most distinct geographical features of Qatar is its <strong>salt flats or sabkhas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Bodies:<\/strong> Qatar <strong>has\u00a0wadis,<\/strong> which are valleys that remain dry except during the rainy season when they can briefly turn into rivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong>It has<strong> large reserves of oil and natural gas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eam-jaishankar-meets-qatar-pm-reviews-bilateral-cooperation-regional-developments\/article71186104.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                               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17 km<\/strong> and separated from the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>A series of 10 parachutes will be <strong>deployed to reduce the velocity of the Crew Module<\/strong> before splashdown in the sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The solid stage of SOLVE<\/strong> is derived from the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Strap-on Motor with few modifications to meet the Gaganyaan test requirements.\n<ul>\n<li>It includes <strong>development of slow burn rate propellant<\/strong> and straight nozzle with secondary injection thrust vector control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.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>Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the first ground test of the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) solid motor at the Static Test Facility, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a test platform to carry <strong>out Integrated Parachute Tests<\/strong> for validation of deceleration system of <strong>Gaganyaan Crew Module under various test conditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>During these test missions, the Crew Module will be carried to <strong>an altitude of 10 &#8211; 17 km<\/strong> and separated from the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>A series of 10 parachutes will be <strong>deployed to reduce the velocity of the Crew Module<\/strong> before splashdown in the sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The solid stage of SOLVE<\/strong> is derived from the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Strap-on Motor with few modifications to meet the Gaganyaan test requirements.\n<ul>\n<li>It includes <strong>development of slow burn rate propellant<\/strong> and straight nozzle with secondary injection thrust vector control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-successfully-conducts-first-solve-ground-test\/article71185268.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; 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