{"id":113875,"date":"2026-07-18T16:36:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T11:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=113875"},"modified":"2026-07-18T16:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T11:06:41","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-18-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-18-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 18 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_213\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 18 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. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding MH-60R Seahawk, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art multi-mission naval helicopter.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by the United Kingdom.<\/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=\"2115\"\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_213_2115\"\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_213_2115\"\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_213_2115\"\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_213_2115\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy recently received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MH-60R Seahawk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art <strong>multi-mission<\/strong> <strong>naval helicopter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Often called the \u201c<strong>Romeo,<\/strong>\u201d it is manufactured by <strong>US defence major Lockheed Martin. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>all-weather<\/strong> helicopter designed for <strong>anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), <\/strong>maritime surveillance, <strong>search and rescue, <\/strong>medical evacuation, and <strong>shipborne operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>S. Navy&#8217;s primary<\/strong> anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter.<\/li>\n<li>Besides the United States, the platform is operated by countries including <strong>India, Australia, Japan, South Korea,<\/strong> Israel, Greece, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, and Brazil.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India signed a deal<\/strong> with the United States to <strong>procure 24 MH-60R<\/strong> Seahawk helicopters in 2020 as part of efforts to modernise the Indian Navy&#8217;s helicopter fleet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 19.5 m (63.9 ft) in length with a height of 5.18 m.<\/li>\n<li>The helicopter can carry a <strong>crew of three to four personnel<\/strong>, accommodate <strong>five additional passengers,<\/strong> lift nearly 3,000 kg of payload, attain a top speed of about 330 kmph and has an <strong>operational range <\/strong>of around<strong> 830 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can<strong> endure airborne<\/strong> for up to<strong>7 hours<\/strong> when deployed in <strong>undersea warfare missions <\/strong>and up to <strong>3.3 hours<\/strong> in <strong>surface warfare operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>world\u2019s best submarine-hunting helicopters<\/strong>, equipped with <strong>advanced sensors<\/strong> like the <strong>AN\/AQS-22 ALFS dipping sonar, sonobuoys<\/strong>, and multi-mode radar.<\/li>\n<li>The cockpit is also fitted with a <strong>global positioning system<\/strong>, an inertial navigation system, a satellite communication system, and secure VHF\/UHF communications.<\/li>\n<li>It can be armed with <strong>Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes<\/strong> for anti-submarine warfare missions.<\/li>\n<li>For surface warfare missions, the MH-60R can carry <strong>AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, <\/strong>lightweight torpedoes, and machine guns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/one-more-us-made-anti-submarine-helicopter-delivered-to-the-indian-navy\/article71235170.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/one-more-us-made-anti-submarine-helicopter-delivered-to-the-indian-navy\/article71235170.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy recently received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MH-60R Seahawk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a state-of-the-art <strong>multi-mission<\/strong> <strong>naval helicopter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Often called the \u201c<strong>Romeo,<\/strong>\u201d it is manufactured by <strong>US defence major Lockheed Martin. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>all-weather<\/strong> helicopter designed for <strong>anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), <\/strong>maritime surveillance, <strong>search and rescue, <\/strong>medical evacuation, and <strong>shipborne operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>S. Navy&#8217;s primary<\/strong> anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter.<\/li>\n<li>Besides the United States, the platform is operated by countries including <strong>India, Australia, Japan, South Korea,<\/strong> Israel, Greece, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, and Brazil.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India signed a deal<\/strong> with the United States to <strong>procure 24 MH-60R<\/strong> Seahawk helicopters in 2020 as part of efforts to modernise the Indian Navy&#8217;s helicopter fleet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It measures 19.5 m (63.9 ft) in length with a height of 5.18 m.<\/li>\n<li>The helicopter can carry a <strong>crew of three to four personnel<\/strong>, accommodate <strong>five additional passengers,<\/strong> lift nearly 3,000 kg of payload, attain a top speed of about 330 kmph and has an <strong>operational range <\/strong>of around<strong> 830 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can<strong> endure airborne<\/strong> for up to<strong>7 hours<\/strong> when deployed in <strong>undersea warfare missions <\/strong>and up to <strong>3.3 hours<\/strong> in <strong>surface warfare operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>world\u2019s best submarine-hunting helicopters<\/strong>, equipped with <strong>advanced sensors<\/strong> like the <strong>AN\/AQS-22 ALFS dipping sonar, sonobuoys<\/strong>, and multi-mode radar.<\/li>\n<li>The cockpit is also fitted with a <strong>global positioning system<\/strong>, an inertial navigation system, a satellite communication system, and secure VHF\/UHF communications.<\/li>\n<li>It can be armed with <strong>Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes<\/strong> for anti-submarine warfare missions.<\/li>\n<li>For surface warfare missions, the MH-60R can carry <strong>AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, <\/strong>lightweight torpedoes, and machine guns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/one-more-us-made-anti-submarine-helicopter-delivered-to-the-indian-navy\/article71235170.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/one-more-us-made-anti-submarine-helicopter-delivered-to-the-indian-navy\/article71235170.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. 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Settlement of disputes relating to damages and penalties                                            <\/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_213_2116\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Increase social security coverage for unorganised workers                                            <\/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 Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently launched VISHWAS, 2026 to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to levy of damages and penalty-related disputes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vishwas 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched by the <strong>Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)<\/strong>, under the Ministry of Labour &amp; Employment.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>one-time dispute resolution initiative <\/strong>to facilitate amicable <strong>settlement of disputes relating to levy of damages<\/strong> and <strong>penalty-related <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme<strong> provides employers<\/strong> with an opportunity to<strong> settle eligible cases<\/strong> through a <strong>transparent, fully digital and time-bound process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been introduced with the objective of <strong>promoting voluntary compliance, reducing litigation<\/strong>, and enabling <strong>speedy resolution<\/strong> of long-pending disputes relating to penalty\/damages while safeguarding the interests of employees.<\/li>\n<li>The VISHWAS scheme came into effect on June 29, 2026. It will remain<strong> operational for six months<\/strong> from the date of notification.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will broadly <strong>cover four categories of cases,<\/strong> including:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cases where orders<\/strong> for penalty or damages are <strong>under challenge before a judicial forum.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Final damages or penalty orders<\/strong> where <strong>recovery is pending<\/strong> or only partly made, including Recovery Certificate (RRC) cases.<\/li>\n<li>Cases where <strong>notices have been issued but final orders<\/strong> for damages or penalty are<strong> yet to be passed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cases where<strong> notices for penalty<\/strong> or damages are<strong> yet to be issued.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusion: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cases where <strong>damages or penalties<\/strong> have already been <strong>fully recovered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Cases involving <strong>fraud, misappropriation or deliberate falsification of records.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cases where the <strong>applicable statutory interest has not been fully deposited.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eligible employers with pending disputes can <strong>apply through the EPFO Employer Portal <\/strong>using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or e-Sign.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applicants must also furnish<\/strong> an <strong>undertaking <\/strong>that <strong>no further appeal will be pursued<\/strong> in respect of the dispute settled under the scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables eligible <strong>employers to settle dispute<\/strong>s by offering <strong>substantially reduced rates for historical defaults <\/strong>(prior to 14 June 2024), subject to payment of the applicable statutory interest and compliance with prescribed conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For employers<\/strong>, the scheme presents a valuable<strong> opportunity to regularise legacy EPF compliance issues<\/strong> at a significantly <strong>lower financial cost.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the scheme is primarily directed at employers,<strong> employees<\/strong> stand to <strong>benefit through quicker resolution<\/strong> of long-pending EPF disputes and<strong> improved compliance by establishments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/epfo-launches-scheme-vishwas-to-amicable-settlement-of-damages-penalty-related-disputes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/epfo-launches-scheme-vishwas-to-amicable-settlement-of-damages-penalty-related-disputes\/<\/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 Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently launched VISHWAS, 2026 to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes relating to levy of damages and penalty-related disputes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vishwas 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched by the <strong>Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)<\/strong>, under the Ministry of Labour &amp; Employment.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>one-time dispute resolution initiative <\/strong>to facilitate amicable <strong>settlement of disputes relating to levy of damages<\/strong> and <strong>penalty-related <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme<strong> provides employers<\/strong> with an opportunity to<strong> settle eligible cases<\/strong> through a <strong>transparent, fully digital and time-bound process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been introduced with the objective of <strong>promoting voluntary compliance, reducing litigation<\/strong>, and enabling <strong>speedy resolution<\/strong> of long-pending disputes relating to penalty\/damages while safeguarding the interests of employees.<\/li>\n<li>The VISHWAS scheme came into effect on June 29, 2026. It will remain<strong> operational for six months<\/strong> from the date of notification.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will broadly <strong>cover four categories of cases,<\/strong> including:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cases where orders<\/strong> for penalty or damages are <strong>under challenge before a judicial forum.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Final damages or penalty orders<\/strong> where <strong>recovery is pending<\/strong> or only partly made, including Recovery Certificate (RRC) cases.<\/li>\n<li>Cases where <strong>notices have been issued but final orders<\/strong> for damages or penalty are<strong> yet to be passed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cases where<strong> notices for penalty<\/strong> or damages are<strong> yet to be issued.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusion: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cases where <strong>damages or penalties<\/strong> have already been <strong>fully recovered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Cases involving <strong>fraud, misappropriation or deliberate falsification of records.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cases where the <strong>applicable statutory interest has not been fully deposited.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eligible employers with pending disputes can <strong>apply through the EPFO Employer Portal <\/strong>using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or e-Sign.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applicants must also furnish<\/strong> an <strong>undertaking <\/strong>that <strong>no further appeal will be pursued<\/strong> in respect of the dispute settled under the scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables eligible <strong>employers to settle dispute<\/strong>s by offering <strong>substantially reduced rates for historical defaults <\/strong>(prior to 14 June 2024), subject to payment of the applicable statutory interest and compliance with prescribed conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For employers<\/strong>, the scheme presents a valuable<strong> opportunity to regularise legacy EPF compliance issues<\/strong> at a significantly <strong>lower financial cost.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the scheme is primarily directed at employers,<strong> employees<\/strong> stand to <strong>benefit through quicker resolution<\/strong> of long-pending EPF disputes and<strong> improved compliance by establishments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/epfo-launches-scheme-vishwas-to-amicable-settlement-of-damages-penalty-related-disputes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/epfo-launches-scheme-vishwas-to-amicable-settlement-of-damages-penalty-related-disputes\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes &#8216;Boss Scam\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2117\"\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_213_2117\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A cyberattack that targets banking servers directly.                                            <\/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_213_2117\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A financial fraud involving fake investment schemes.                                            <\/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_213_2117\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. An identity theft scheme targeting social media influencers.                                            <\/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_213_2117\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SEBI recently cautioned regulated entities and listed firms against a \u2018Boss Scam\u2019, wherein fraudsters impersonate chief executives or senior officials to trick finance teams into transferring funds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Boss Scam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>emerging cyber fraud<\/strong> where <strong>fraudsters impersonate<\/strong> Chief Executive Officers <strong>(CEOs),<\/strong> Managing Directors <strong>(MDs) <\/strong>and other <strong>senior officials <\/strong>to <strong>trick finance executives into transferring funds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cyber criminals are using<strong> two major methods<\/strong> to carry out the fraud.<\/li>\n<li>Under the first method, fraudsters use <strong>deepfake technology<\/strong>, including<strong> AI-generated voice cloning, fake video calls<\/strong> and <strong>false social media groups to impersonate<\/strong> top executives.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finance officials<\/strong> are then <strong>instructed to transfer money<\/strong> to a specified bank account.<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, they are also told not to disclose the transaction by claiming that it relates to Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Another method involves<strong> sending compressed ZIP files containing malicious executable programs.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Once opened,<\/strong> these files can compromise systems and <strong>hijack the active WhatsApp Web sessions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fraudster gets access to the finance officer&#8217;s WhatsApp account and then <strong>contacts accounts or finance employees, instructing them<\/strong> to make <strong>immediate payments<\/strong> to specified bank accounts<\/li>\n<li>In some instances, <strong>attackers modify contact lists by saving their own numbers under the names of CEOs or MD<\/strong>s, making fraudulent messages appear genuine.<\/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:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/194748\/OPS\/GRLG90MMR.1+GRHG92CCB.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/194748\/OPS\/GRLG90MMR.1+GRHG92CCB.1.html<\/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>SEBI recently cautioned regulated entities and listed firms against a \u2018Boss Scam\u2019, wherein fraudsters impersonate chief executives or senior officials to trick finance teams into transferring funds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Boss Scam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>emerging cyber fraud<\/strong> where <strong>fraudsters impersonate<\/strong> Chief Executive Officers <strong>(CEOs),<\/strong> Managing Directors <strong>(MDs) <\/strong>and other <strong>senior officials <\/strong>to <strong>trick finance executives into transferring funds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cyber criminals are using<strong> two major methods<\/strong> to carry out the fraud.<\/li>\n<li>Under the first method, fraudsters use <strong>deepfake technology<\/strong>, including<strong> AI-generated voice cloning, fake video calls<\/strong> and <strong>false social media groups to impersonate<\/strong> top executives.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finance officials<\/strong> are then <strong>instructed to transfer money<\/strong> to a specified bank account.<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, they are also told not to disclose the transaction by claiming that it relates to Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Another method involves<strong> sending compressed ZIP files containing malicious executable programs.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Once opened,<\/strong> these files can compromise systems and <strong>hijack the active WhatsApp Web sessions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fraudster gets access to the finance officer&#8217;s WhatsApp account and then <strong>contacts accounts or finance employees, instructing them<\/strong> to make <strong>immediate payments<\/strong> to specified bank accounts<\/li>\n<li>In some instances, <strong>attackers modify contact lists by saving their own numbers under the names of CEOs or MD<\/strong>s, making fraudulent messages appear genuine.<\/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:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/194748\/OPS\/GRLG90MMR.1+GRHG92CCB.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/194748\/OPS\/GRLG90MMR.1+GRHG92CCB.1.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n           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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an independent intergovernmental organization to promote international cooperation and global governance on AI.<\/li>\n<li>It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.<\/li>\n<li>India is a founding member of WAICO.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2118\"\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_213_2118\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2118\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2118\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2118\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>29 countries recently signed an agreement in Shanghai to set up the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, or WAICO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered<\/strong> in <strong>Shanghai<\/strong>, China.<\/li>\n<li>It was first <strong>proposed by China<\/strong> in July, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to<strong> promote international cooperation<\/strong> and <strong>global governance on AI.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The organization will <strong>uphold the purposes of the UN Charter, <\/strong>be committed to <strong>extensive consultation and joint contribution<\/strong> for shared benefit, and adhere to a <strong>people-centered<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Founding Members<\/strong>:<strong> China, Russia, Pakistan, South Africa, Brazil,<\/strong> <strong>Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, <\/strong>Laos, <strong>Oman<\/strong>, Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Senegal, Zambia, and Nicaragua.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India <\/strong>is <strong>not a founding member of the WAICO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/world\/story\/artificial-intelligence-collaboration-xi-waico-shanghai-ai-projects-developing-countries-ptag-2949735-2026-07-17\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/world\/story\/artificial-intelligence-collaboration-xi-waico-shanghai-ai-projects-developing-countries-ptag-2949735-2026-07-17<\/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>29 countries recently signed an agreement in Shanghai to set up the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, or WAICO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered<\/strong> in <strong>Shanghai<\/strong>, China.<\/li>\n<li>It was first <strong>proposed by China<\/strong> in July, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to<strong> promote international cooperation<\/strong> and <strong>global governance on AI.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The organization will <strong>uphold the purposes of the UN Charter, <\/strong>be committed to <strong>extensive consultation and joint contribution<\/strong> for shared benefit, and adhere to a <strong>people-centered<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Founding Members<\/strong>:<strong> China, Russia, Pakistan, South Africa, Brazil,<\/strong> <strong>Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, <\/strong>Laos, <strong>Oman<\/strong>, Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Senegal, Zambia, and Nicaragua.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India <\/strong>is <strong>not a founding member of the WAICO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/world\/story\/artificial-intelligence-collaboration-xi-waico-shanghai-ai-projects-developing-countries-ptag-2949735-2026-07-17\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/world\/story\/artificial-intelligence-collaboration-xi-waico-shanghai-ai-projects-developing-countries-ptag-2949735-2026-07-17<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                     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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to advancing the country\u2019s digital commerce ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).<\/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=\"2119\"\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_213_2119\"\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_213_2119\"\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_213_2119\"\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_213_2119\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) recently launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to unify India\u2019s $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a first-of-its-kind<strong> national platform<\/strong> dedicated to <strong>advancing<\/strong> the country\u2019s<strong> digital commerce ecosystem<\/strong> through collaborative <strong>engagement between industry, government, <\/strong>and other key<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>by the<strong> Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ECCI aims to bring together <strong>policymakers, e-commerce marketplaces, brands,<\/strong> <strong>retailers<\/strong>, logistics providers, technology companies, <strong>payment solution providers,<\/strong> startups, <strong>exporters<\/strong>, <strong>MSMEs<\/strong>, industry experts, and <strong>academic institutions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The council will focus on <strong>policy advocacy, research, and industry engagement <\/strong>across areas such as\n<ul>\n<li><strong>product and service e-commerce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>cross-border trade <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>logistics <\/strong>and Supply chain<\/li>\n<li>mobility<\/li>\n<li>travel technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSME enablement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>digital payments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>consumer trust<\/li>\n<li><strong>artificial intelligence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/iamai-launches-e-commerce-council-of-india-to-unify-120-bn-digital-commerce-ecosystem\/article71234602.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/iamai-launches-e-commerce-council-of-india-to-unify-120-bn-digital-commerce-ecosystem\/article71234602.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) recently launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform dedicated to unify India\u2019s $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a first-of-its-kind<strong> national platform<\/strong> dedicated to <strong>advancing<\/strong> the country\u2019s<strong> digital commerce ecosystem<\/strong> through collaborative <strong>engagement between industry, government, <\/strong>and other key<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>by the<strong> Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ECCI aims to bring together <strong>policymakers, e-commerce marketplaces, brands,<\/strong> <strong>retailers<\/strong>, logistics providers, technology companies, <strong>payment solution providers,<\/strong> startups, <strong>exporters<\/strong>, <strong>MSMEs<\/strong>, industry experts, and <strong>academic institutions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The council will focus on <strong>policy advocacy, research, and industry engagement <\/strong>across areas such as\n<ul>\n<li><strong>product and service e-commerce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>cross-border trade <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>logistics <\/strong>and Supply chain<\/li>\n<li>mobility<\/li>\n<li>travel technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSME enablement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>digital payments<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>consumer trust<\/li>\n<li><strong>artificial intelligence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/iamai-launches-e-commerce-council-of-india-to-unify-120-bn-digital-commerce-ecosystem\/article71234602.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/iamai-launches-e-commerce-council-of-india-to-unify-120-bn-digital-commerce-ecosystem\/article71234602.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n            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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 Belgium:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a landlocked Western European nation.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Netherlands and Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2120\"\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_213_2120\"\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_213_2120\"\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_213_2120\"\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_213_2120\"\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>\u00a0Recently, the first meeting of the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Western European nation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by 4 countries: by the <strong>Netherlands<\/strong> in the north; by <strong>Germany<\/strong> in the east; by <strong>Luxembourg <\/strong>in the southeast and by <strong>France<\/strong> in the southwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water bodies:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>North Sea<\/strong> in the northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Brussels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Belgium: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It has <strong>three main geographical regions<\/strong>: the coastal plain to the northwest, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands to the southeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest <strong>point is the Botrange,<\/strong> at 2,276 ft. (694m).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The Scheldt, Meuse, and Yser are the three major rivers of the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> The country also has several lakes like Lake Genval, Lake Gileppe, Lake Eupen, Lake Robertville, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of Limestone, cobalt, copper, iron and steel, lead, nitrogen (ammonia), tin, and zinc.<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the first meeting of the India-Belgium Strategic Dialogue was held in Brussels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Western European nation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by 4 countries: by the <strong>Netherlands<\/strong> in the north; by <strong>Germany<\/strong> in the east; by <strong>Luxembourg <\/strong>in the southeast and by <strong>France<\/strong> in the southwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water bodies:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>North Sea<\/strong> in the northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Brussels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Belgium: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It has <strong>three main geographical regions<\/strong>: the coastal plain to the northwest, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands to the southeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest <strong>point is the Botrange,<\/strong> at 2,276 ft. (694m).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The Scheldt, Meuse, and Yser are the three major rivers of the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> The country also has several lakes like Lake Genval, Lake Gileppe, Lake Eupen, Lake Robertville, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of Limestone, cobalt, copper, iron and steel, lead, nitrogen (ammonia), tin, and zinc.<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-and-belgium-launch-strategic-dialogue-to-deepen-bilateral-ties\/<\/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 BIMSTEC:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was formed through the &#8216;Bangkok Declaration&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>It has objective to strengthen technical and economic cooperation among its seven member nations situated around the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2121\"\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_213_2121\"\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_213_2121\"\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_213_2121\"\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_213_2121\"\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, BIMSTEC security chiefs vowed joint action against terrorism and endorsed maritime law enforcement principles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation<\/strong> (BIMSTEC) is a grouping of seven Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the <strong>Bay of Bengal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The organization came into existence <strong>on 6 June 1997 through the &#8216;Bangkok Declaration&#8217;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It is a unique link connecting South Asia with South-East Asia &#8211; five Members from South Asia (<strong>Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka<\/strong>) and two from South-East Asia <strong>(Myanmar and Thailand).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was formed as <strong>BIST-EC<\/strong> (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation) in 1997.<\/li>\n<li>It was renamed to <strong>BIMST-EC<\/strong> with the addition of <strong>Myanmar in 1998.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was fully <strong>transformed into BIMSTEC<\/strong> (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The BIMSTEC Objectives are to <strong>strengthen technical and economic cooperation<\/strong> among its seven member nations situated around the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIMSTEC Working Mechanism:<\/strong> It organizes <strong>intergovernmental interactions<\/strong> through <strong>Summits (held once in 2 years), Ministerial Meetings (Convened annually)<\/strong>, <strong>Senior Officials Meetings (held twice a year)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>BIMSTEC has <strong>identified 14 priority<\/strong> areas of cooperation where a member country takes the lead.\n<ul>\n<li>India is the lead country for <strong>Transport &amp; Communication<\/strong>, <strong>Tourism, Environment &amp; Disaster<\/strong> Management, and Counter Terrorism &amp; Transnational Crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> Dhaka, Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/<\/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, BIMSTEC security chiefs vowed joint action against terrorism and endorsed maritime law enforcement principles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation<\/strong> (BIMSTEC) is a grouping of seven Member States lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the <strong>Bay of Bengal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The organization came into existence <strong>on 6 June 1997 through the &#8216;Bangkok Declaration&#8217;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It is a unique link connecting South Asia with South-East Asia &#8211; five Members from South Asia (<strong>Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka<\/strong>) and two from South-East Asia <strong>(Myanmar and Thailand).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was formed as <strong>BIST-EC<\/strong> (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand Economic Cooperation) in 1997.<\/li>\n<li>It was renamed to <strong>BIMST-EC<\/strong> with the addition of <strong>Myanmar in 1998.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was fully <strong>transformed into BIMSTEC<\/strong> (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The BIMSTEC Objectives are to <strong>strengthen technical and economic cooperation<\/strong> among its seven member nations situated around the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIMSTEC Working Mechanism:<\/strong> It organizes <strong>intergovernmental interactions<\/strong> through <strong>Summits (held once in 2 years), Ministerial Meetings (Convened annually)<\/strong>, <strong>Senior Officials Meetings (held twice a year)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>BIMSTEC has <strong>identified 14 priority<\/strong> areas of cooperation where a member country takes the lead.\n<ul>\n<li>India is the lead country for <strong>Transport &amp; Communication<\/strong>, <strong>Tourism, Environment &amp; Disaster<\/strong> Management, and Counter Terrorism &amp; Transnational Crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> Dhaka, Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-on-security-and-economy\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Railways which aims at development and upgradation of railway stations.<\/li>\n<li>It has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans and promotes multimodal connectivity.<\/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=\"2122\"\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_213_2122\"\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_213_2122\"\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_213_2122\"\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_213_2122\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India virtually inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched in 2022<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Railways<\/strong> which aims at development and <strong>upgradation of railway stations<\/strong> over the <strong>Indian Railways (IR) network.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme envisaged development of <strong>stations with a long term vision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The policy is <strong>based on Master Planning<\/strong> for long term and implementation of the same as per needs and demand of the station to station.<\/li>\n<li>The ABSS has a long-term vision that <strong>involves creating master plans<\/strong>, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The goal is to make stations cleaner, more comfortable, and easier to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> It includes proving <strong>entry and exit points<\/strong>, waiting halls, toilets, platforms, and roofing. Facilities like lifts, <strong>escalators, and free Wi-Fi<\/strong> are added wherever needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Economy Support:<\/strong> Local products will be sold at kiosks under the \u2018One Station One Product\u2019 scheme, and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India virtually inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched in 2022<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Railways<\/strong> which aims at development and <strong>upgradation of railway stations<\/strong> over the <strong>Indian Railways (IR) network.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The scheme envisaged development of <strong>stations with a long term vision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The policy is <strong>based on Master Planning<\/strong> for long term and implementation of the same as per needs and demand of the station to station.<\/li>\n<li>The ABSS has a long-term vision that <strong>involves creating master plans<\/strong>, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The goal is to make stations cleaner, more comfortable, and easier to use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> It includes proving <strong>entry and exit points<\/strong>, waiting halls, toilets, platforms, and roofing. Facilities like lifts, <strong>escalators, and free Wi-Fi<\/strong> are added wherever needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Economy Support:<\/strong> Local products will be sold at kiosks under the \u2018One Station One Product\u2019 scheme, and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/pm-modi-inaugurates-75-redeveloped-railway-stations-across-country-under-amrit-bharat-scheme\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Laudankia Vine Snake, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a diurnal and arboreal species.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Western Ghats region of India.<\/li>\n<li>It inhabits in the dry deciduous forests and scrublands.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2123\"\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_213_2123\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2123\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2123\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2123\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, wildlife enthusiasts have successfully photographed the rare Laudankia Vine Snake (Ahaetulla laudankia) in Udaipur\u2019s Ubeshwar wildlife area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Laudankia Vine Snake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Ahaetulla laudankia.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>diurnal and arboreal species<\/strong> belongs to the <strong>vine snake group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The snake is <strong>distinguished by its slender, vine-like body<\/strong>, chestnut-brown colour with fine black speckles and pale white patches on the lower part of its head.<\/li>\n<li>It also has a long, pointed snout, large eyes and horizontal pupils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It inhabits <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, scrublands, hill slopes and other natural green habitats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is <strong>endemic to India<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its known range extends from the <strong>Eastern Ghats through Central India<\/strong> to <strong>eastern Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Its diet mainly consists of lizards, geckos, small frogs and small birds.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mildly venomous<\/strong> and rear-fanged, its venom is primarily effective against small prey and is <strong>not considered seriously dangerous to humans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, wildlife enthusiasts have successfully photographed the rare Laudankia Vine Snake (Ahaetulla laudankia) in Udaipur\u2019s Ubeshwar wildlife area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Laudankia Vine Snake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Ahaetulla laudankia.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>diurnal and arboreal species<\/strong> belongs to the <strong>vine snake group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The snake is <strong>distinguished by its slender, vine-like body<\/strong>, chestnut-brown colour with fine black speckles and pale white patches on the lower part of its head.<\/li>\n<li>It also has a long, pointed snout, large eyes and horizontal pupils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It inhabits <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, scrublands, hill slopes and other natural green habitats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is <strong>endemic to India<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its known range extends from the <strong>Eastern Ghats through Central India<\/strong> to <strong>eastern Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Its diet mainly consists of lizards, geckos, small frogs and small birds.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mildly venomous<\/strong> and rear-fanged, its venom is primarily effective against small prey and is <strong>not considered seriously dangerous to humans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/jaipur\/rare-laudankia-vine-snake-documented-in-udaipur\/articleshow\/132369562.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                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<span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Manasbal\u00a0Lake, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2124\"\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_213_2124\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Arunachal 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_213_2124\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Bihar                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2124\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Maharashtra                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_213_2124\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Jammu and Kashmir                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was observed that the Manasbal\u00a0Lake is on the path of ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: It is located in <\/strong>the Ganderbal district of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong>, India.<\/li>\n<li>The lake lies at an altitude of about 1,585-1,600 metres in <strong>the Jhelum Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>considered the deepest freshwater lake in India<\/strong> with a depth of about 13 metres (43 ft).<\/li>\n<li>The name is derived <strong>from Lake Manasarovar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Surroundings:<\/strong> It is surrounded by <strong>Baladar mountains<\/strong>, <strong>Karewa plateau<\/strong> in the north and <strong>Ahtung hills<\/strong> in the south used for limestone extraction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Source:<\/strong> It is being fed <strong>mainly by precipitation<\/strong> and over 1,200 springs, with outflow regulated into the Jhelum River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Characteristics:<\/strong> The lake is <strong>monomictic<\/strong> <strong>with thermal stratification<\/strong> from March to November, thermocline depth of 9 metres and surface water temperature ranging from 6\u00b0C in winter to 27.5\u00b0C in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> The Mughal garden <strong>Jaroka Bagh<\/strong> built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake, while nearby ruins of a 17th century fort and an ancient temple (800-900 AD).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> The lake hosts<strong> macrophytes<\/strong> (emerged, submerged, floating) and phytoplankton, with plankton biomass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It supports <strong>zooplankton,<\/strong> benthos and fish species such as <strong>Schizothorax niger<\/strong>, S. esocinus, Cyprinus carpio and Neomacheilus latius, contributing to local fisheries and economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/jksmansballake-starts-hosting-migratory-birds-again\/article71233500.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/jksmansballake-starts-hosting-migratory-birds-again\/article71233500.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/jksmansballake-starts-hosting-migratory-birds-again\/article71233500.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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was observed that the Manasbal\u00a0Lake is on the path of ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: It is located in <\/strong>the Ganderbal district of <strong>Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong>, India.<\/li>\n<li>The lake lies at an altitude of about 1,585-1,600 metres in <strong>the Jhelum Valley.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>considered the deepest freshwater lake in India<\/strong> with a depth of about 13 metres (43 ft).<\/li>\n<li>The name is derived <strong>from Lake Manasarovar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Surroundings:<\/strong> It is surrounded by <strong>Baladar mountains<\/strong>, <strong>Karewa plateau<\/strong> in the north and <strong>Ahtung hills<\/strong> in the south used for limestone extraction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Source:<\/strong> It is being fed <strong>mainly by precipitation<\/strong> and over 1,200 springs, with outflow regulated into the Jhelum River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Characteristics:<\/strong> The lake is <strong>monomictic<\/strong> <strong>with thermal stratification<\/strong> from March to November, thermocline depth of 9 metres and surface water temperature ranging from 6\u00b0C in winter to 27.5\u00b0C in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> The Mughal garden <strong>Jaroka Bagh<\/strong> built by Nur Jahan overlooks the lake, while nearby ruins of a 17th century fort and an ancient temple (800-900 AD).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> The lake hosts<strong> macrophytes<\/strong> (emerged, submerged, floating) and phytoplankton, with plankton biomass.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It supports <strong>zooplankton,<\/strong> benthos and fish species such as <strong>Schizothorax niger<\/strong>, S. esocinus, Cyprinus carpio and Neomacheilus latius, contributing to local fisheries and economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jammu-and-kashmir\/jksmansballake-starts-hosting-migratory-birds-again\/article71233500.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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