{"id":112300,"date":"2026-07-09T17:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=112300"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:36:30","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-9-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-9-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 9 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_205\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 9 July 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <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>Which among the following best describes INS Surat, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2035\"\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_205_2035\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A torpedo launch and recovery vessel.                                            <\/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_205_2035\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A Shivalik- class stealth multi-role frigate.                                            <\/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_205_2035\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A diesel-electric attack submarine.                                            <\/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_205_2035\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A stealth guided missile destroyer.                                            <\/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>Warship JS Takanami (DD-110) of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) recently conducted joint naval activities with the Indian Navy warship INS Surat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Surat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art <strong>stealth guided missile destroyer<\/strong> of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> fourth and final vessel of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B<\/strong> Guided Missile Destroyer Project) destroyers.<\/li>\n<li>It was designed by the Navy\u2019s Warship Design Bureau and <strong>built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai.<\/strong> It has <strong>75 percent Indigenous content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy in January <strong>2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>With a displacement of 7,400 tonnes and length of 164m, the INS Surat is among the largest destroyers in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stealth Design: Reduced radar cross-section<\/strong> with X-band stealth hull; integrated mast for sensors.<\/li>\n<li>It is powered by a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion set comprising four gas turbines.<\/li>\n<li>It has a top speed of 30 knots (56 km\/h) and carries 300 personnel (50 officers and 250 sailors). It has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s first artificial intelligence-enabled warship,<\/strong> utilizing indigenously developed AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Armament<\/strong>: 16 <strong>BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles <\/strong>(range 290-450 km), 32 <strong>Barak-8 MR SAMs <\/strong>(range 70 km), 2 twin torpedo tubes, 76mm SRGM gun, CIWS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aviation: Hangar for 2 ALH or 1 MH-60R helicopter; <\/strong>enhanced deck for operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/defence\/news\/js-takanami-conducts-passex-with-ins-surat-off-mumbai-coast\/articleshow\/132266090.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/defence\/news\/js-takanami-conducts-passex-with-ins-surat-off-mumbai-coast\/articleshow\/132266090.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Warship JS Takanami (DD-110) of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) recently conducted joint naval activities with the Indian Navy warship INS Surat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Surat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art <strong>stealth guided missile destroyer<\/strong> of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> fourth and final vessel of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B<\/strong> Guided Missile Destroyer Project) destroyers.<\/li>\n<li>It was designed by the Navy\u2019s Warship Design Bureau and <strong>built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai.<\/strong> It has <strong>75 percent Indigenous content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy in January <strong>2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>With a displacement of 7,400 tonnes and length of 164m, the INS Surat is among the largest destroyers in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stealth Design: Reduced radar cross-section<\/strong> with X-band stealth hull; integrated mast for sensors.<\/li>\n<li>It is powered by a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion set comprising four gas turbines.<\/li>\n<li>It has a top speed of 30 knots (56 km\/h) and carries 300 personnel (50 officers and 250 sailors). It has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s first artificial intelligence-enabled warship,<\/strong> utilizing indigenously developed AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Armament<\/strong>: 16 <strong>BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles <\/strong>(range 290-450 km), 32 <strong>Barak-8 MR SAMs <\/strong>(range 70 km), 2 twin torpedo tubes, 76mm SRGM gun, CIWS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aviation: Hangar for 2 ALH or 1 MH-60R helicopter; <\/strong>enhanced deck for operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/defence\/news\/js-takanami-conducts-passex-with-ins-surat-off-mumbai-coast\/articleshow\/132266090.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/defence\/news\/js-takanami-conducts-passex-with-ins-surat-off-mumbai-coast\/articleshow\/132266090.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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Khadakwasla Dam, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a dam on the Narmada River.<\/li>\n<li>It is located near the city of Pune.<\/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=\"2036\"\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_205_2036\"\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_205_2036\"\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_205_2036\"\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_205_2036\"\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>With heavy rains lashing the catchment areas of Pune\u2019s reservoirs, water is being released from the Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River flowing through the city, leading to waterlogging in some low-lying areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Khadakwasla Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a dam on the <strong>Mutha River<\/strong> 21 km from the centre of the city of <strong>Pune in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the<strong> Chaskaman Dam or the Peacock Dam <\/strong>because of its shape and the presence of peacocks in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>1869<\/strong>, the detailed work on the dam was <strong>started by the Captain Fife RE of the British Army <\/strong>as a respite to severe droughts.<\/li>\n<li>The man made lake close to the dam, <strong>Khadakwasla Lake <\/strong>is therefore <strong>called Lake Fife.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam is <strong>made of stone masonry and concrete<\/strong> and has a length of 1.6 km and a height of 31.8 m.<\/li>\n<li>The dam has 11 radial type sluice gates and six irrigation outlets, flowing into two canals.<\/li>\n<li>The dam also <strong>provides water for drinking and industrial purposes to Pune<\/strong> and its neighboring areas.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is also an important <strong>source of hydroelectric power generation.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has two power stations that produce 12 MW and 10 MW of electricity respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/water-discharge-begins-from-khadakwasla-dam-in-pune-after-heavy-rainfall-in-catchment-areas\/2980734\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/water-discharge-begins-from-khadakwasla-dam-in-pune-after-heavy-rainfall-in-catchment-areas\/2980734\/<\/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>With heavy rains lashing the catchment areas of Pune\u2019s reservoirs, water is being released from the Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River flowing through the city, leading to waterlogging in some low-lying areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Khadakwasla Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a dam on the <strong>Mutha River<\/strong> 21 km from the centre of the city of <strong>Pune in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the<strong> Chaskaman Dam or the Peacock Dam <\/strong>because of its shape and the presence of peacocks in the area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In <strong>1869<\/strong>, the detailed work on the dam was <strong>started by the Captain Fife RE of the British Army <\/strong>as a respite to severe droughts.<\/li>\n<li>The man made lake close to the dam, <strong>Khadakwasla Lake <\/strong>is therefore <strong>called Lake Fife.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam is <strong>made of stone masonry and concrete<\/strong> and has a length of 1.6 km and a height of 31.8 m.<\/li>\n<li>The dam has 11 radial type sluice gates and six irrigation outlets, flowing into two canals.<\/li>\n<li>The dam also <strong>provides water for drinking and industrial purposes to Pune<\/strong> and its neighboring areas.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is also an important <strong>source of hydroelectric power generation.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has two power stations that produce 12 MW and 10 MW of electricity respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/water-discharge-begins-from-khadakwasla-dam-in-pune-after-heavy-rainfall-in-catchment-areas\/2980734\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/water-discharge-begins-from-khadakwasla-dam-in-pune-after-heavy-rainfall-in-catchment-areas\/2980734\/<\/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>Which one of the following is the best description of \u2018Hummus Trail\u2019, that was in the news recently?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2037\"\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_205_2037\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A hiking trail connecting the Himalayan states with Nepal.                                            <\/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_205_2037\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A trade route connecting India with West Asia.                                            <\/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_205_2037\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A travel route through India frequently visited by Israelis.                                            <\/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_205_2037\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A cross-border trade route linking India with Central Asia.                                            <\/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 Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights organisation, recently filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa, traced in India&#8217;s popular &#8216;Hummus Trail&#8217; hotspots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hummus Trail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a term coined to denote the<strong> travel route <\/strong>through <strong>India most frequented by Israelis,<\/strong> particularly post-military service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every year, around 80,000 Israelis visit India<\/strong>, a large number of them <strong>young veterans<\/strong> who have been <strong>discharged from the mandatory Israeli army service. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This <strong>trip, known as the Tiul Gadol<\/strong>, could last up to 6 months or a year and is mainly funded by the bonus they receive after serving in the army.<\/li>\n<li>From the north to the south of the country, there are several areas which are frequented by Israelis<strong>, <\/strong>and this is colloquially known as the \u2018Hummus trail in India\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>The Hummus Trail <strong>starts <\/strong>from the <strong>Union Territory of Leh and Ladakh,<\/strong> <strong>moves further to Kasol (also known as mini-Israel)<\/strong>, Bhaghshu, Dharamkot, <strong>Tosh, and Kullu<\/strong> in the <strong>Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also includes<strong> remote areas <\/strong>like <strong>Kalga, Pulga and Talga<\/strong>, which are known for their <strong>\u2018Israeli settlements\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It connects the <strong>Hindu religious places of Mathura and Vrindavan<\/strong> and moves towards <strong>Pushkar in Rajasthan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In South India, South Goa and Gokarna<\/strong> are popular for their tropical beaches; the trail also moves to Vattakanal near <strong>Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In these places frequented by Israelis, one can observe several<strong> changes to the cultural landscape. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is common to see <strong>signs in Hebrew,<\/strong> posters promoting the Israeli Defence Forces, along with<strong> cafes, stores and hostels run by Israelis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>According to a 2020 study published,<strong> drug abuse and rave parties are common <\/strong>along the Hummus trail, with drug peddling cases on the rise in these regions.<\/li>\n<li>The study found that to cope with mental health challenges faced by these veterans during their service in the army, they resort to high drug consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Mental health workers from Israel have also been sent to India to aid these reservists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/eitan-gilboa-israeli-soldier-spotted-along-india-hummus-trail\/article71185358.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/eitan-gilboa-israeli-soldier-spotted-along-india-hummus-trail\/article71185358.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights organisation, recently filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa, traced in India&#8217;s popular &#8216;Hummus Trail&#8217; hotspots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hummus Trail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a term coined to denote the<strong> travel route <\/strong>through <strong>India most frequented by Israelis,<\/strong> particularly post-military service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every year, around 80,000 Israelis visit India<\/strong>, a large number of them <strong>young veterans<\/strong> who have been <strong>discharged from the mandatory Israeli army service. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This <strong>trip, known as the Tiul Gadol<\/strong>, could last up to 6 months or a year and is mainly funded by the bonus they receive after serving in the army.<\/li>\n<li>From the north to the south of the country, there are several areas which are frequented by Israelis<strong>, <\/strong>and this is colloquially known as the \u2018Hummus trail in India\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>The Hummus Trail <strong>starts <\/strong>from the <strong>Union Territory of Leh and Ladakh,<\/strong> <strong>moves further to Kasol (also known as mini-Israel)<\/strong>, Bhaghshu, Dharamkot, <strong>Tosh, and Kullu<\/strong> in the <strong>Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also includes<strong> remote areas <\/strong>like <strong>Kalga, Pulga and Talga<\/strong>, which are known for their <strong>\u2018Israeli settlements\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It connects the <strong>Hindu religious places of Mathura and Vrindavan<\/strong> and moves towards <strong>Pushkar in Rajasthan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In South India, South Goa and Gokarna<\/strong> are popular for their tropical beaches; the trail also moves to Vattakanal near <strong>Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In these places frequented by Israelis, one can observe several<strong> changes to the cultural landscape. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is common to see <strong>signs in Hebrew,<\/strong> posters promoting the Israeli Defence Forces, along with<strong> cafes, stores and hostels run by Israelis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>According to a 2020 study published,<strong> drug abuse and rave parties are common <\/strong>along the Hummus trail, with drug peddling cases on the rise in these regions.<\/li>\n<li>The study found that to cope with mental health challenges faced by these veterans during their service in the army, they resort to high drug consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Mental health workers from Israel have also been sent to India to aid these reservists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/eitan-gilboa-israeli-soldier-spotted-along-india-hummus-trail\/article71185358.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/eitan-gilboa-israeli-soldier-spotted-along-india-hummus-trail\/article71185358.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a rare disorder in which the immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissues and organs.<\/li>\n<li>Primary HLH may be triggered by infections, autoimmune diseases, and blood cancers.<\/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=\"2038\"\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_205_2038\"\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_205_2038\"\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_205_2038\"\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_205_2038\"\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>Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at the age of 38 recently after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>rare <\/strong>but serious condition in which the <strong>body&#8217;s immune system becomes overactive. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Instead of protecting the body from infections, the<strong> immune system <\/strong>starts <strong>attacking healthy tissues and organs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This causes <strong>severe inflammation<\/strong> that can affect the <strong>liver, spleen, bone marrow, brain, <\/strong>and other parts of the body.<\/li>\n<li>The condition can become<strong> life-threatening if left untreated. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>HLH can <strong>occur for different reasons<\/strong>. It is mainly <strong>divided into two types:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary (Familial) HLH: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This type is caused by <strong>genetic changes <\/strong>passed down from parents.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>usually appears during infancy or early childhood,<\/strong> although it can sometimes develop later in life.<\/li>\n<li>If both parents are genetic carriers of HLH, a child has a 25% chance of having the disease, a 25% chance of not having the disease, and a 50% chance of being a carrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary (Acquired) HLH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This type develops due to <strong>medical conditions that trigger the immune system. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Common trigger<\/strong>s include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Viral infections<\/strong> such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or cytomegalovirus (CMV)<\/li>\n<li>Certain <strong>bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune diseases <\/strong>like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood cancers<\/strong> such as lymphoma or leukemia<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>weakened immune system <\/strong>due to certain medications or medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Symptoms Of HLH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The symptoms of HLH often <strong>resemble those of severe infections<\/strong>, making it difficult to diagnose in the early stages.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms may <strong>include<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent<strong> high fever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Extreme tiredness and weakness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enlarged liver and spleen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swollen lymph nodes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skin rash<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Easy bruising or bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Pale skin due to anemia<\/li>\n<li>Low blood cell counts<\/li>\n<li>Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)<\/li>\n<li>Confusion, seizures, or other neurological symptoms in severe cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>HLH treatment<strong> depends on the cause, the patient&#8217;s age<\/strong> when the disease starts, and how severe the disease is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy and cancer drugs, immunotherapy, steroids <\/strong>that fight inflammation, antibiotics, and <strong>antiviral drugs<\/strong> are all mentioned as part of the treatment protocol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.ndtv.com\/health\/what-is-the-rare-disease-that-caused-afghan-cricketer-shapoor-zadrans-death-11742860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/health\/what-is-the-rare-disease-that-caused-afghan-cricketer-shapoor-zadrans-death-11742860<\/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>Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at the age of 38 recently after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>rare <\/strong>but serious condition in which the <strong>body&#8217;s immune system becomes overactive. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Instead of protecting the body from infections, the<strong> immune system <\/strong>starts <strong>attacking healthy tissues and organs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This causes <strong>severe inflammation<\/strong> that can affect the <strong>liver, spleen, bone marrow, brain, <\/strong>and other parts of the body.<\/li>\n<li>The condition can become<strong> life-threatening if left untreated. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>HLH can <strong>occur for different reasons<\/strong>. It is mainly <strong>divided into two types:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary (Familial) HLH: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This type is caused by <strong>genetic changes <\/strong>passed down from parents.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>usually appears during infancy or early childhood,<\/strong> although it can sometimes develop later in life.<\/li>\n<li>If both parents are genetic carriers of HLH, a child has a 25% chance of having the disease, a 25% chance of not having the disease, and a 50% chance of being a carrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary (Acquired) HLH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This type develops due to <strong>medical conditions that trigger the immune system. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Common trigger<\/strong>s include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Viral infections<\/strong> such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or cytomegalovirus (CMV)<\/li>\n<li>Certain <strong>bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune diseases <\/strong>like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood cancers<\/strong> such as lymphoma or leukemia<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>weakened immune system <\/strong>due to certain medications or medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common Symptoms Of HLH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The symptoms of HLH often <strong>resemble those of severe infections<\/strong>, making it difficult to diagnose in the early stages.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms may <strong>include<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent<strong> high fever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Extreme tiredness and weakness<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enlarged liver and spleen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swollen lymph nodes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Skin rash<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Easy bruising or bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Pale skin due to anemia<\/li>\n<li>Low blood cell counts<\/li>\n<li>Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)<\/li>\n<li>Confusion, seizures, or other neurological symptoms in severe cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>HLH treatment<strong> depends on the cause, the patient&#8217;s age<\/strong> when the disease starts, and how severe the disease is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy and cancer drugs, immunotherapy, steroids <\/strong>that fight inflammation, antibiotics, and <strong>antiviral drugs<\/strong> are all mentioned as part of the treatment protocol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.ndtv.com\/health\/what-is-the-rare-disease-that-caused-afghan-cricketer-shapoor-zadrans-death-11742860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/health\/what-is-the-rare-disease-that-caused-afghan-cricketer-shapoor-zadrans-death-11742860<\/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>Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian State?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2039\"\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_205_2039\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/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_205_2039\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Assam                                            <\/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_205_2039\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_205_2039\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Himachal Pradesh                                            <\/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>Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam&#8217;s Sonitpur.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Behali Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located at the <strong>foothills of the Eastern Himalaya<\/strong>, in the Biswanath district of <strong>Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Situated in the <strong>north of the Brahmaputra <\/strong>River, Behali is situated at a <strong>disputed border between Assam and Arunachal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With<strong> Kaziranga National Park<\/strong> as its<strong> close neighbour,<\/strong> it serves as an important <strong>elephant corridor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the<strong> Sonitpur Elephant Reserve<\/strong> that was notified in 2003.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The forest is <strong>Tropical Wet Evergreen and Semi-evergreen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some fine patches of primary rainforest<\/strong> are still to be seen in the area.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>top canopy <\/strong>consists of species such as <strong>Tetrameles nudiflora, an emergent deciduous species,<\/strong> which is widely used by hornbills for nesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to several <strong>threatened wildlife species,<\/strong> including the <strong>Asian Elephant, Tiger, Bengal Slow Loris, White-winged Duck, <\/strong>Hog Deer, and <strong>Chinese Pangolin, <\/strong>along with critically endangered species such as the Black Softshell Turtle and Red-necked Vulture.<\/li>\n<li>It has also been declared an <strong>\u201cImportant Bird Area\u201d. <\/strong>Common bird species include the <strong>Wreathed Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill,<\/strong> Great Hornbill, Woolly-necked Stork,<strong> Lesser Adjutant Stork<\/strong>, 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.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/encroachers-from-arunachal-fire-on-forest-personnel-in-assams-behali-wildlife-sanctuary-enn26070705837\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/encroachers-from-arunachal-fire-on-forest-personnel-in-assams-behali-wildlife-sanctuary-enn26070705837<\/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>Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam&#8217;s Sonitpur.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Behali Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located at the <strong>foothills of the Eastern Himalaya<\/strong>, in the Biswanath district of <strong>Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Situated in the <strong>north of the Brahmaputra <\/strong>River, Behali is situated at a <strong>disputed border between Assam and Arunachal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With<strong> Kaziranga National Park<\/strong> as its<strong> close neighbour,<\/strong> it serves as an important <strong>elephant corridor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the<strong> Sonitpur Elephant Reserve<\/strong> that was notified in 2003.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The forest is <strong>Tropical Wet Evergreen and Semi-evergreen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some fine patches of primary rainforest<\/strong> are still to be seen in the area.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>top canopy <\/strong>consists of species such as <strong>Tetrameles nudiflora, an emergent deciduous species,<\/strong> which is widely used by hornbills for nesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to several <strong>threatened wildlife species,<\/strong> including the <strong>Asian Elephant, Tiger, Bengal Slow Loris, White-winged Duck, <\/strong>Hog Deer, and <strong>Chinese Pangolin, <\/strong>along with critically endangered species such as the Black Softshell Turtle and Red-necked Vulture.<\/li>\n<li>It has also been declared an <strong>\u201cImportant Bird Area\u201d. <\/strong>Common bird species include the <strong>Wreathed Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill,<\/strong> Great Hornbill, Woolly-necked Stork,<strong> Lesser Adjutant Stork<\/strong>, 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.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/encroachers-from-arunachal-fire-on-forest-personnel-in-assams-behali-wildlife-sanctuary-enn26070705837\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/encroachers-from-arunachal-fire-on-forest-personnel-in-assams-behali-wildlife-sanctuary-enn26070705837<\/a><\/p>\n               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Prambanan Temple is located in which one of the following countries?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2040\"\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_205_2040\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Japan                                            <\/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_205_2040\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. India                                            <\/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_205_2040\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sri Lanka                                            <\/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_205_2040\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Indonesia                                            <\/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>\u00a0Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta along with Indonesian President.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is the largest Hindu temple complex in <strong>Indonesia<\/strong>, located in Sleman, <strong>Yogyakarta, Southern Java.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known locally as the Temple of the <strong>Slender Virgin<\/strong> (Roro Jonggrang).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built By:<\/strong> It was built in the <strong>9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty<\/strong>, a Hindu kingdom that ruled over central Java.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated Deities:<\/strong> It is <strong>dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti<\/strong>, the three main gods of Hinduism: <strong>Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1991, UNESCO<\/strong> designated Prambanan Temple as a <strong>World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prambanan Temple Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The architectural style of Prambanan reflects the influence of both <strong>indigenous Javanese<\/strong> traditions and elements borrowed from <strong>South India, specifically the Pallava style.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>galleries surrounding the temples<\/strong> feature beautifully preserved bas-reliefs <strong>depicting episodes from the Ramayana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The main temple <strong>complex consists of 240 temples.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The highlight is the central compound, where <strong>eight main and eight minor temples<\/strong> are assembled on a raised platform.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The three main temples are the <strong>Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Vishnu Temple<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Shiva\u2019s temple is the biggest and centrally located. It soars to a height of 47 meters, making it one of the tallest temples in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li>While the main temple complex is dedicated to <strong>Hindu gods, Buddhist temples and shrines surround the area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Prime Minister of India visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta along with Indonesian President.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is the largest Hindu temple complex in <strong>Indonesia<\/strong>, located in Sleman, <strong>Yogyakarta, Southern Java.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known locally as the Temple of the <strong>Slender Virgin<\/strong> (Roro Jonggrang).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built By:<\/strong> It was built in the <strong>9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty<\/strong>, a Hindu kingdom that ruled over central Java.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dedicated Deities:<\/strong> It is <strong>dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti<\/strong>, the three main gods of Hinduism: <strong>Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1991, UNESCO<\/strong> designated Prambanan Temple as a <strong>World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prambanan Temple Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The architectural style of Prambanan reflects the influence of both <strong>indigenous Javanese<\/strong> traditions and elements borrowed from <strong>South India, specifically the Pallava style.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>galleries surrounding the temples<\/strong> feature beautifully preserved bas-reliefs <strong>depicting episodes from the Ramayana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The main temple <strong>complex consists of 240 temples.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The highlight is the central compound, where <strong>eight main and eight minor temples<\/strong> are assembled on a raised platform.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The three main temples are the <strong>Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Vishnu Temple<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Shiva\u2019s temple is the biggest and centrally located. It soars to a height of 47 meters, making it one of the tallest temples in Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<li>While the main temple complex is dedicated to <strong>Hindu gods, Buddhist temples and shrines surround the area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-visits-unesco-listed-prambanan-temple-with-president-prabowo\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Yak:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It belongs to the Bovini tribe which inhabits alpine tundra\u00a0region.<\/li>\n<li>It has nonfunctional sweat glands, which help to withstand hypoxia and cold stress.\u00a0<\/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=\"2041\"\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_205_2041\"\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_205_2041\"\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_205_2041\"\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_205_2041\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of scientists has developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart system to monitor the health of the high-altitude Yaks (Bos grunniens) and keep tabs on their movement near the international border in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Yaks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yaks belong to the <strong>Bovini tribe,<\/strong> which also includes <strong>bison, buffaloes, and cattle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These yaks inhabit alpine tundra\u00a0at <strong>altitudes of\u00a05000 to 7000 meters<\/strong>. They thrive in environments such as\u00a0alpine meadows, alpine steppes, and desert steppes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Found throughout the\u00a0<strong>Himalayan region, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia<\/strong>, and parts of\u00a0South-Central Asia.\n<ul>\n<li>In\u00a0India, yaks are reared in\u00a0<strong>Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>, and the\u00a0union territories of <strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Yak:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This bovine animal has long been recognised for its resilience and adaptability to extreme conditions.<\/li>\n<li>It features <strong>thick, shaggy coat<\/strong>. This woolly fur, provides <strong>insulation against the biting cold of high altitudes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They have large hearts and lungs, compact bodies, thick outer hair covering, and <strong>nonfunctional sweat glands<\/strong>, which help to <strong>withstand hypoxia and cold stress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Yaks are\u00a0<strong>herbivorous,<\/strong> feeding on grasses and alpine plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Vulnerable<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act of 1972:<\/strong>Schedule I<\/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\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of scientists has developed an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart system to monitor the health of the high-altitude Yaks (Bos grunniens) and keep tabs on their movement near the international border in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Yaks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yaks belong to the <strong>Bovini tribe,<\/strong> which also includes <strong>bison, buffaloes, and cattle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These yaks inhabit alpine tundra\u00a0at <strong>altitudes of\u00a05000 to 7000 meters<\/strong>. They thrive in environments such as\u00a0alpine meadows, alpine steppes, and desert steppes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Found throughout the\u00a0<strong>Himalayan region, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia<\/strong>, and parts of\u00a0South-Central Asia.\n<ul>\n<li>In\u00a0India, yaks are reared in\u00a0<strong>Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>, and the\u00a0union territories of <strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Yak:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This bovine animal has long been recognised for its resilience and adaptability to extreme conditions.<\/li>\n<li>It features <strong>thick, shaggy coat<\/strong>. This woolly fur, provides <strong>insulation against the biting cold of high altitudes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They have large hearts and lungs, compact bodies, thick outer hair covering, and <strong>nonfunctional sweat glands<\/strong>, which help to <strong>withstand hypoxia and cold stress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Yaks are\u00a0<strong>herbivorous,<\/strong> feeding on grasses and alpine plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Vulnerable<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act of 1972:<\/strong>Schedule I<\/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\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/scientists-develop-health-tracker-for-high-altitude-yaks\/article71190428.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Astra Mk 1 Missile:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM).<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/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=\"2042\"\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_205_2042\"\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_205_2042\"\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_205_2042\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and                                             <\/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_205_2042\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India and Indonesia reached a significant milestone in their\u00a0growing strategic cooperation\u00a0by signing a deal for the supply of the Astra Mk 1 missiles. \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenous <strong>Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will be integrated with the <strong>Air Force and the Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Astra Mk 1<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speed and Range:<\/strong> It has a range <strong>of 80 to 110 km,<\/strong> an altitude of <strong>up to 20 km<\/strong> and a speed of <strong>Mach 4.5<\/strong> (or 4.5 times the speed of sound).\n<ul>\n<li>Astra Mk 2 has an enhanced range of 200 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The key features of this missile include <strong>inertial guidance<\/strong>, mid-course update and terminal <strong>active radar homing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uses a <strong>single-pulse smokeless solid-fuel motor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile is being integrated with <strong>the IAF\u2019s Sukhoi-30 MKI fleet<\/strong> and is also planned to be integrated with the indigenous <strong>Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk 1 A<\/strong> and the French Rafale jets in future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/mumbai-tree-falls-road-concretisation-10773806\/?ref=infinite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/mumbai-tree-falls-road-concretisation-10773806\/?ref=infinite\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/mumbai-tree-falls-road-concretisation-10773806\/?ref=infinite<\/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, India and Indonesia reached a significant milestone in their\u00a0growing strategic cooperation\u00a0by signing a deal for the supply of the Astra Mk 1 missiles. \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenous <strong>Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will be integrated with the <strong>Air Force and the Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Astra Mk 1<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speed and Range:<\/strong> It has a range <strong>of 80 to 110 km,<\/strong> an altitude of <strong>up to 20 km<\/strong> and a speed of <strong>Mach 4.5<\/strong> (or 4.5 times the speed of sound).\n<ul>\n<li>Astra Mk 2 has an enhanced range of 200 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The key features of this missile include <strong>inertial guidance<\/strong>, mid-course update and terminal <strong>active radar homing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uses a <strong>single-pulse smokeless solid-fuel motor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile is being integrated with <strong>the IAF\u2019s Sukhoi-30 MKI fleet<\/strong> and is also planned to be integrated with the indigenous <strong>Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk 1 A<\/strong> and the French Rafale jets in future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/mumbai-tree-falls-road-concretisation-10773806\/?ref=infinite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/mumbai-tree-falls-road-concretisation-10773806\/?ref=infinite\" rel=\"nofollow ugc 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America.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordered By:<\/strong> It is bordered by is flanked <strong>by\u00a0Nicaragua\u00a0to the north<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>Panama\u00a0<\/strong>to the<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Borders:<\/strong> To <strong>the west<\/strong>, it meets the\u00a0<strong>Pacific Ocean,<\/strong>and to the <strong>east lies the\u00a0Caribbean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> San Jose<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Costa Rica:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges:<\/strong> Central Valley has the impressive mountain ranges, which include the <strong>Cordillera Volcanica<\/strong> to the north and the <strong>Cordillera de Talamanca<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcanoes:<\/strong> Arenal Volcano, the Po\u00e1s Volcano, and the Iraz\u00fa Volcano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The country&#8217;s highest point, <strong>Mount Chirrip\u00f3,<\/strong> lies in the Cordillera de Talamanca and reaches a staggering height of 12,536 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Arenal<\/strong>, the country&#8217;s largest lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The <strong>Reventaz\u00f3n River<\/strong> (Pours into the Caribbean Sea), <strong>Tempisque, the Sierpe,<\/strong> and <strong>the San Juan<\/strong> (forms a natural border with Nicaragua).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources<\/strong>: It consists of copper, manganese, gold, magnetite and bauxite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282288&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282288&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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the<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Borders:<\/strong> To <strong>the west<\/strong>, it meets the\u00a0<strong>Pacific Ocean,<\/strong>and to the <strong>east lies the\u00a0Caribbean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> San Jose<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Costa Rica:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mountain Ranges:<\/strong> Central Valley has the impressive mountain ranges, which include the <strong>Cordillera Volcanica<\/strong> to the north and the <strong>Cordillera de Talamanca<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcanoes:<\/strong> Arenal Volcano, the Po\u00e1s Volcano, and the Iraz\u00fa Volcano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The country&#8217;s highest point, <strong>Mount Chirrip\u00f3,<\/strong> lies in the Cordillera de Talamanca and reaches a staggering height of 12,536 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Arenal<\/strong>, the country&#8217;s largest lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The <strong>Reventaz\u00f3n River<\/strong> (Pours into the Caribbean Sea), <strong>Tempisque, the Sierpe,<\/strong> and <strong>the San Juan<\/strong> (forms a natural border with Nicaragua).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources<\/strong>: It consists of copper, manganese, gold, magnetite and bauxite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282288&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282288&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282288&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                  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traditional knowledge and skill development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launched by:<\/strong>It was launched by\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of TribeX Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital Learning Platform:<\/strong> It is conceived as a <strong>comprehensive digital learning ecosystem<\/strong> and offers structured learning opportunities through free certificate courses and <strong>UGC-recognized Post Graduate diploma programmes<\/strong> in tribal languages, art forms, crafts and traditional knowledge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Repository:<\/strong> It serves as a digital repository for <strong>documenting, preserving and promoting tribal languages<\/strong>, oral traditions, performing arts, cultural practices and indigenous knowledge systems for future generations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Courses:<\/strong> It currently hosts <strong>20 free certificate courses<\/strong> across a diverse range of tribal art forms, including paintings, handicrafts, handloom, artefacts and traditional musical instruments.<\/li>\n<li>It integrates a robust <strong>Learning Management System<\/strong> (LMS), and a <strong>Repository Management System<\/strong> providing a secure and seamless digital ecosystem for learning, knowledge management and progress tracking.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It also has <strong>Heritage Archive<\/strong> which hosts more than <strong>5000 multimedia resources<\/strong>, including audio, video and literature documenting tribal festivals, socio-cultural practices and oral traditions from across India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282208&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282208&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2282208&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the TribeX platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TribeX platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a first-of-its-kind <strong>digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts<\/strong>, culture, traditional knowledge and skill development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launched by:<\/strong>It was launched by\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of TribeX 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