{"id":116529,"date":"2026-08-01T18:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=116529"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:43:56","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-1-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-1-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 1 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_221\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 1 August 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which one of the following best describes Pseudolaguvia khairii, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2194\"\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_221_2194\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A new species of marine turtle found in the Andaman Sea                                            <\/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_221_2194\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A medicinal plant endemic to the Western Ghats                                            <\/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_221_2194\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A venomous snake discovered in the Eastern Ghats                                            <\/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_221_2194\"\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>Researchers recently discovered a new species of freshwater catfish named Pseudolaguvia khairii in Odisha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pseudolaguvia khairii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>freshwater catfish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the <strong>Budhabalanga River<\/strong> in the Mayurbhanj district, <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was named in<strong> honour of the legendary tigress Khairi,<\/strong> who became the<strong> face of wildlife conservation<\/strong> and a unique <strong>human-animal bond in Odisha<\/strong> nearly<strong> five decades ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Pseudolaguvia,<\/strong> a <strong>group of small hillstream catfishes <\/strong>inhabiting the <strong>clear, fast-flowing rivers of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only a few centimetres long, Pseudolaguvia khairii can be distinguished from all its known relatives by a <strong>unique fleshy protuberance at the base of its dorsal fin<\/strong>, a feature not previously recorded in the genus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/lifestyle\/environment\/2026\/Jul\/31\/new-catfish-from-odishas-budhabalanga-named-after-legendary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/lifestyle\/environment\/2026\/Jul\/31\/new-catfish-from-odishas-budhabalanga-named-after-legendary<\/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>Researchers recently discovered a new species of freshwater catfish named Pseudolaguvia khairii in Odisha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pseudolaguvia khairii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>freshwater catfish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the <strong>Budhabalanga River<\/strong> in the Mayurbhanj district, <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was named in<strong> honour of the legendary tigress Khairi,<\/strong> who became the<strong> face of wildlife conservation<\/strong> and a unique <strong>human-animal bond in Odisha<\/strong> nearly<strong> five decades ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Pseudolaguvia,<\/strong> a <strong>group of small hillstream catfishes <\/strong>inhabiting the <strong>clear, fast-flowing rivers of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only a few centimetres long, Pseudolaguvia khairii can be distinguished from all its known relatives by a <strong>unique fleshy protuberance at the base of its dorsal fin<\/strong>, a feature not previously recorded in the genus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/lifestyle\/environment\/2026\/Jul\/31\/new-catfish-from-odishas-budhabalanga-named-after-legendary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/lifestyle\/environment\/2026\/Jul\/31\/new-catfish-from-odishas-budhabalanga-named-after-legendary<\/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 Republic of Naoero, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the world\u2019s smallest independent republic.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in the South Atlantic Ocean.<\/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=\"2195\"\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_221_2195\"\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_221_2195\"\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_221_2195\"\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_221_2195\"\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 Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero recently reverting to its traditional designation in a move it said was aimed at strengthening national identity and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Republic of Naoero:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an i<strong>sland republic<\/strong> located in the<strong> southwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of a <strong>raised coral island <\/strong>located in <strong>southeastern Micronesia<\/strong>, 40 km <strong>south of the Equator. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>world\u2019s smallest independent republic<\/strong>, with a <strong>population <\/strong>of approximately <strong>12,000 <\/strong>and a land area of just 21 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>The island is about 1,300 km<strong> northeast of the Solomon Islands<\/strong>; its <strong>closest neighbor is the island of Banaba,<\/strong> in Kiribati, some 300 km to the east.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>no rivers<\/strong> or lakes.<\/li>\n<li>Nauru <strong>has no official capital<\/strong>, but government offices are located in the district of Yaren.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nauruan <\/strong>is the<strong> national language. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency: Australian dollar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Political System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its constitution, adopted upon<strong> gaining independence in 1968, <\/strong>established it as a <strong>republic with a Westminster-style parliamentary system<\/strong> of government.<\/li>\n<li>The President is elected by, and responsible to, the unicameral parliament and is both head of government and head of state.<\/li>\n<li>As there are <strong>no political parties<\/strong> in Naoero, all Members of Parliament<strong> (MPs) stand as independents. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Historically one of the world&#8217;s wealthiest countries per capita<\/strong> because of <strong>phosphate mining.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phosphate reserves<\/strong> have been<strong> largely depleted, <\/strong>leading to economic challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture <\/strong>(with the exception of coffee and copra plantations along the coastal and lagoon perimeters), <strong>fishing<\/strong>, <strong>manufacturing<\/strong>, and <strong>tourism <\/strong>are of <strong>minor value <\/strong>to the overall economy.<\/li>\n<li>However, Nauru has an exclusive economic zone extending 200 miles (320 km) offshore.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>sale of commercial fishing licenses<\/strong> began to bring in a steady revenue during the 1990s.<\/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:\/\/theprint.in\/world\/tiny-pacific-island-nation-nauru-reclaims-traditional-name-naoero\/3001668\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/world\/tiny-pacific-island-nation-nauru-reclaims-traditional-name-naoero\/3001668\/<\/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 Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero recently reverting to its traditional designation in a move it said was aimed at strengthening national identity and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Republic of Naoero:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an i<strong>sland republic<\/strong> located in the<strong> southwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of a <strong>raised coral island <\/strong>located in <strong>southeastern Micronesia<\/strong>, 40 km <strong>south of the Equator. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>world\u2019s smallest independent republic<\/strong>, with a <strong>population <\/strong>of approximately <strong>12,000 <\/strong>and a land area of just 21 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>The island is about 1,300 km<strong> northeast of the Solomon Islands<\/strong>; its <strong>closest neighbor is the island of Banaba,<\/strong> in Kiribati, some 300 km to the east.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>no rivers<\/strong> or lakes.<\/li>\n<li>Nauru <strong>has no official capital<\/strong>, but government offices are located in the district of Yaren.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nauruan <\/strong>is the<strong> national language. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency: Australian dollar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Political System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its constitution, adopted upon<strong> gaining independence in 1968, <\/strong>established it as a <strong>republic with a Westminster-style parliamentary system<\/strong> of government.<\/li>\n<li>The President is elected by, and responsible to, the unicameral parliament and is both head of government and head of state.<\/li>\n<li>As there are <strong>no political parties<\/strong> in Naoero, all Members of Parliament<strong> (MPs) stand as independents. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Historically one of the world&#8217;s wealthiest countries per capita<\/strong> because of <strong>phosphate mining.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phosphate reserves<\/strong> have been<strong> largely depleted, <\/strong>leading to economic challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture <\/strong>(with the exception of coffee and copra plantations along the coastal and lagoon perimeters), <strong>fishing<\/strong>, <strong>manufacturing<\/strong>, and <strong>tourism <\/strong>are of <strong>minor value <\/strong>to the overall economy.<\/li>\n<li>However, Nauru has an exclusive economic zone extending 200 miles (320 km) offshore.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>sale of commercial fishing licenses<\/strong> began to bring in a steady revenue during the 1990s.<\/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:\/\/theprint.in\/world\/tiny-pacific-island-nation-nauru-reclaims-traditional-name-naoero\/3001668\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/world\/tiny-pacific-island-nation-nauru-reclaims-traditional-name-naoero\/3001668\/<\/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>Dhimsa Dance, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with which one of the following States?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2196\"\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_221_2196\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assam                                            <\/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_221_2196\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Himachal Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_221_2196\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_221_2196\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Karnataka                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent performance of the traditional Dhimsa dance by more than 13,000 tribal women and girl students at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram was recognised by Guinness World Records as the \u201clargest Dhimsa dance\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dhimsa Dance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a popular<strong> tribal dance<\/strong> performed by tribes, including <strong>Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, and Kotia<\/strong> in<strong> Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is performed during<strong> festivals, weddings, <\/strong>and at the time of the <strong>\u201chunting festival\u201d i<\/strong>n April when men and women dance for hours together.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>12 varietie<\/strong>s of Dhimsa and the <strong>origin <\/strong>can be traced to the <strong>Koraput area<\/strong>, the <strong>home of the Ghond Tribe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Typically performed by a<strong> group of 15 to 20 women <\/strong>dressed in traditional, <strong>colorful ethnic sarees<\/strong> and <strong>ornaments<\/strong>, the dancers<strong> move in synchronous circles to the rhythm of native instruments <\/strong>played by male community members.<\/li>\n<li>The beauty of this dance <strong>centres on the movements of the dancers<\/strong> without much emphasis on expression or literary texts.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feet and the hand movements dominate<\/strong> the dance.<\/li>\n<li>It is accompanied by <strong>wind and percussion instruments<\/strong>; the dance changes with the music.<\/li>\n<li>Unique tribal musical instruments accompanying this dance form include the <strong>Mori (a wind instrument), Thudum (drum), and Dappu. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Themes<\/strong>: Various themes of the Dhimsa, are woven around their <strong>mythologies, folktales, ethos<\/strong>, mores, economic activities, and <strong>kinship <\/strong>and marital life, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/largest-dhimsa-dance-recognised-by-guinness-world-records\/article71291286.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/largest-dhimsa-dance-recognised-by-guinness-world-records\/article71291286.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent performance of the traditional Dhimsa dance by more than 13,000 tribal women and girl students at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram was recognised by Guinness World Records as the \u201clargest Dhimsa dance\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dhimsa Dance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a popular<strong> tribal dance<\/strong> performed by tribes, including <strong>Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, and Kotia<\/strong> in<strong> Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is performed during<strong> festivals, weddings, <\/strong>and at the time of the <strong>\u201chunting festival\u201d i<\/strong>n April when men and women dance for hours together.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>12 varietie<\/strong>s of Dhimsa and the <strong>origin <\/strong>can be traced to the <strong>Koraput area<\/strong>, the <strong>home of the Ghond Tribe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Typically performed by a<strong> group of 15 to 20 women <\/strong>dressed in traditional, <strong>colorful ethnic sarees<\/strong> and <strong>ornaments<\/strong>, the dancers<strong> move in synchronous circles to the rhythm of native instruments <\/strong>played by male community members.<\/li>\n<li>The beauty of this dance <strong>centres on the movements of the dancers<\/strong> without much emphasis on expression or literary texts.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feet and the hand movements dominate<\/strong> the dance.<\/li>\n<li>It is accompanied by <strong>wind and percussion instruments<\/strong>; the dance changes with the music.<\/li>\n<li>Unique tribal musical instruments accompanying this dance form include the <strong>Mori (a wind instrument), Thudum (drum), and Dappu. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Themes<\/strong>: Various themes of the Dhimsa, are woven around their <strong>mythologies, folktales, ethos<\/strong>, mores, economic activities, and <strong>kinship <\/strong>and marital life, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/largest-dhimsa-dance-recognised-by-guinness-world-records\/article71291286.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/largest-dhimsa-dance-recognised-by-guinness-world-records\/article71291286.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2197\"\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_221_2197\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_221_2197\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_221_2197\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Chhattisgarh                                            <\/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_221_2197\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recently told the Madhya Pradesh government to explore alternative areas for compensatory notification, while deliberating on the proposed denotification of the Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Sidhi and Singrauli districts of <strong>Madhya Pradesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Encompassing an area of approximately 478 sq.km., the sanctuary was established in 1978 for the <strong>conservation of blackbuck <\/strong>and other wildlife species, including wild boar, jackal, fox, porcupine, hyena, and sambar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Son Rive<\/strong>r makes the <strong>southern boundary<\/strong> of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural caves and rock shelters<\/strong> are part of the Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary hosts a very dense cover of<strong> dry deciduous mixed forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The dominant trees include<strong> Gigantic Creepers, Mango Groves, Orchids, Teak<\/strong> Trees, and many more.<\/li>\n<li>Lendia, Khair, Dhawda, and Tendu are also common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It boasts a number of wild animals, includin<strong>g Tiger, Panther<\/strong>, Deer, Sambhar, Hyenas, Chinkara, Cheetal, <strong>Wild Boar, Black Buck,<\/strong> along with an incredible diversity of birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/bagdara-wildlife-sanctuary-denotification-sc-nbwl-tells-mp-govt-to-explore-compensatory-sites\/3002219\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/bagdara-wildlife-sanctuary-denotification-sc-nbwl-tells-mp-govt-to-explore-compensatory-sites\/3002219\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recently told the Madhya Pradesh government to explore alternative areas for compensatory notification, while deliberating on the proposed denotification of the Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Sidhi and Singrauli districts of <strong>Madhya Pradesh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Encompassing an area of approximately 478 sq.km., the sanctuary was established in 1978 for the <strong>conservation of blackbuck <\/strong>and other wildlife species, including wild boar, jackal, fox, porcupine, hyena, and sambar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Son Rive<\/strong>r makes the <strong>southern boundary<\/strong> of the sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural caves and rock shelters<\/strong> are part of the Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary hosts a very dense cover of<strong> dry deciduous mixed forest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The dominant trees include<strong> Gigantic Creepers, Mango Groves, Orchids, Teak<\/strong> Trees, and many more.<\/li>\n<li>Lendia, Khair, Dhawda, and Tendu are also common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It boasts a number of wild animals, includin<strong>g Tiger, Panther<\/strong>, Deer, Sambhar, Hyenas, Chinkara, Cheetal, <strong>Wild Boar, Black Buck,<\/strong> along with an incredible diversity of birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/bagdara-wildlife-sanctuary-denotification-sc-nbwl-tells-mp-govt-to-explore-compensatory-sites\/3002219\/\" 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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 Cholera, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a viral infection.<\/li>\n<li>It can cause serious diarrhea and dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily transmitted through contaminated water or food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2198\"\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_221_2198\"\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_221_2198\"\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_221_2198\"\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_221_2198\"\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>While cholera has nearly disappeared from wealthy countries, it remains one of the world\u2019s deadliest waterborne diseases in places where clean water and basic healthcare are unreliable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Cholera:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cholera is a disease that is caused by the<strong> bacteria Vibrio cholerae. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cholera can cause<strong> serious diarrhea and dehydration. Without treatment<\/strong>, the disease can be<strong> fatal within hours<\/strong>, even in people who are healthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>People can get cholera by <strong>drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The disease is <strong>most common in places with poor sanitation, crowding, <\/strong>war, and <strong>famine<\/strong>. Cholera outbreaks are more <strong>common in warm climates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cholera bacteria also can<strong> live in brackish<\/strong> (slightly salty) and <strong>coastal waters. Eating raw shellfish <\/strong>like shrimp and crab can be a source of cholera.<\/li>\n<li>Cholera is <strong>not likely to spread from person to person or from casual contact<\/strong> with someone with cholera.<\/li>\n<li>It is often <strong>predictable <\/strong>and <strong>preventable<\/strong>. It can ultimately be <strong>eliminated where access to clean water and sanitation facilities<\/strong>, as well as good hygiene practices, are ensured and sustained for the whole population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most people<\/strong> infected with V. cholerae <strong>do not develop symptoms<\/strong> but <strong>can spread <\/strong>the bacteria through their faeces for 1\u201310 days.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms appear 12 hours to 5 days after infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Most people<\/strong> with the disease have <strong>mild or moderate symptoms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>minority <\/strong>of patients develop <strong>severe acute watery diarrhoea<\/strong> and <strong>life-threatening dehydration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment for cholera includes<strong> drinking plenty of fluid<\/strong>s or <strong>getting intravenous fluids<\/strong> to prevent dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare providers also <strong>sometimes prescribe antibiotics<\/strong> like doxycycline, erythromycin, or azithromycin to help you feel better.<\/li>\n<li>Providers also <strong>treat kids<\/strong> between the ages of 6 months and 5 years with <strong>zinc supplements.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Antidiarrheal medicines aren\u2019t recommended <\/strong>for cholera and could make symptoms worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history<\/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>While cholera has nearly disappeared from wealthy countries, it remains one of the world\u2019s deadliest waterborne diseases in places where clean water and basic healthcare are unreliable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Cholera:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cholera is a disease that is caused by the<strong> bacteria Vibrio cholerae. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cholera can cause<strong> serious diarrhea and dehydration. Without treatment<\/strong>, the disease can be<strong> fatal within hours<\/strong>, even in people who are healthy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>People can get cholera by <strong>drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The disease is <strong>most common in places with poor sanitation, crowding, <\/strong>war, and <strong>famine<\/strong>. Cholera outbreaks are more <strong>common in warm climates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cholera bacteria also can<strong> live in brackish<\/strong> (slightly salty) and <strong>coastal waters. Eating raw shellfish <\/strong>like shrimp and crab can be a source of cholera.<\/li>\n<li>Cholera is <strong>not likely to spread from person to person or from casual contact<\/strong> with someone with cholera.<\/li>\n<li>It is often <strong>predictable <\/strong>and <strong>preventable<\/strong>. It can ultimately be <strong>eliminated where access to clean water and sanitation facilities<\/strong>, as well as good hygiene practices, are ensured and sustained for the whole population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Most people<\/strong> infected with V. cholerae <strong>do not develop symptoms<\/strong> but <strong>can spread <\/strong>the bacteria through their faeces for 1\u201310 days.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms appear 12 hours to 5 days after infection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Most people<\/strong> with the disease have <strong>mild or moderate symptoms. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>minority <\/strong>of patients develop <strong>severe acute watery diarrhoea<\/strong> and <strong>life-threatening dehydration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment for cholera includes<strong> drinking plenty of fluid<\/strong>s or <strong>getting intravenous fluids<\/strong> to prevent dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare providers also <strong>sometimes prescribe antibiotics<\/strong> like doxycycline, erythromycin, or azithromycin to help you feel better.<\/li>\n<li>Providers also <strong>treat kids<\/strong> between the ages of 6 months and 5 years with <strong>zinc supplements.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Antidiarrheal medicines aren\u2019t recommended <\/strong>for cholera and could make symptoms worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/cholera-still-kills-thousands-each-year-in-places-without-clean-water-its-far-from-history<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic Projects with Energy Storage Systems.<\/li>\n<li>Under this, Central Financial Assistance of Rs. 100 crore per MW will be provided for eligible Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects.<\/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=\"2199\"\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_221_2199\"\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_221_2199\"\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_221_2199\"\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_221_2199\"\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>Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the &#8216;Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a scheme for the <strong>development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic<\/strong> (FSPV) Projects with <strong>Energy Storage Systems (ESS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It envisages the development of <strong>5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects<\/strong> with <strong>co-located Energy Storage Systems<\/strong> having a minimum storage capacity of <strong>two hours i.e.,10,000 MWh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> The projects will be sanctioned during <strong>FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31,<\/strong> with disbursement of <strong>financial support continuing up to FY 2032-33.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Assistance:<\/strong> Central Financial Assistance (CFA) <strong>of Rs. One crore per MW<\/strong> will be provided for <strong>eligible Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects<\/strong> after successful commissioning.\n<ul>\n<li>In addition<strong>, CFA of up to Rs.50 lakh per project<\/strong> will be available for undertaking feasibility studies, including bathymetry and hydrography assessments, environmental studies, and other preparatory activities required for de-risking the project development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the &#8216;Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a scheme for the <strong>development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic<\/strong> (FSPV) Projects with <strong>Energy Storage Systems (ESS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It envisages the development of <strong>5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects<\/strong> with <strong>co-located Energy Storage Systems<\/strong> having a minimum storage capacity of <strong>two hours i.e.,10,000 MWh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> The projects will be sanctioned during <strong>FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31,<\/strong> with disbursement of <strong>financial support continuing up to FY 2032-33.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Assistance:<\/strong> Central Financial Assistance (CFA) <strong>of Rs. One crore per MW<\/strong> will be provided for <strong>eligible Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects<\/strong> after successful commissioning.\n<ul>\n<li>In addition<strong>, CFA of up to Rs.50 lakh per project<\/strong> will be available for undertaking feasibility studies, including bathymetry and hydrography assessments, environmental studies, and other preparatory activities required for de-risking the project development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292433&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/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 Magellanic Bridge:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a stream of stars and gas created by the close encounter of two nearby galaxies, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.<\/li>\n<li>It can help to understand how galaxies influence the way binary stars form, evolve and survive.<\/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=\"2200\"\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_221_2200\"\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_221_2200\"\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_221_2200\"\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_221_2200\"\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>\u00a0A team led by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) team has discovered the first known system of its kind in the Magellanic Bridge (MB)\u00a0by using eROSITA X-ray telescope.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Magellanic Bridge (MB):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stream of stars and gas<\/strong> created by the close encounter of two nearby galaxies, <strong>the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is mainly a gaseous feature <strong>connecting the two galaxies,<\/strong> with a small fraction of in situ formed young stars.<\/li>\n<li>The MB is believed to be <strong>composed of tidally stripped material<\/strong> from the SMC during its last encounter with the LMC, approximately 200-300 Myr ago.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Magellanic Bridge can help us understand how close encounters between <strong>galaxies influence the way binary stars form, evolve and survive. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Researchers will be <strong>able to compare stellar evolution<\/strong> in the Bridge with that in the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, and gain a clearer picture of how interactions between <strong>neighbouring galaxies shape their stars over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/<\/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>\u00a0A team led by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) team has discovered the first known system of its kind in the Magellanic Bridge (MB)\u00a0by using eROSITA X-ray telescope.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Magellanic Bridge (MB):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stream of stars and gas<\/strong> created by the close encounter of two nearby galaxies, <strong>the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is mainly a gaseous feature <strong>connecting the two galaxies,<\/strong> with a small fraction of in situ formed young stars.<\/li>\n<li>The MB is believed to be <strong>composed of tidally stripped material<\/strong> from the SMC during its last encounter with the LMC, approximately 200-300 Myr ago.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Magellanic Bridge can help us understand how close encounters between <strong>galaxies influence the way binary stars form, evolve and survive. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Researchers will be <strong>able to compare stellar evolution<\/strong> in the Bridge with that in the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, and gain a clearer picture of how interactions between <strong>neighbouring galaxies shape their stars over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/erosita-magellanic-bridge-star-discovery-iucaa-xray-binary-system-10812469\/<\/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                      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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 Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a specialised diesel fuel developed for operations in extremely low temperatures.<\/li>\n<li>It is compliant with BS-VI emission standards and IS 1460:2025 specifications.<\/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=\"2201\"\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_221_2201\"\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_221_2201\"\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_221_2201\"\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_221_2201\"\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 Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>specialised diesel fuel<\/strong> developed for <strong>operations in extremely low temperatures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to remain usable <strong>at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed jointly by the <strong>Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can <strong>withstand a wide temperature range<\/strong>, with a <strong>pour point of minus 42 degrees Celsius<\/strong> and a <strong>flash point of around 50 degrees Celsius.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>compliant with BS-VI emission<\/strong> standards and IS 1460:2025 specifications.<\/li>\n<li>It allows it to be used in the Indian Army&#8217;s existing fleet without requiring engine modifications or re-homologation.<\/li>\n<li>It is the specialised fuel will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The technology also <strong>has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions<\/strong> and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>specialised diesel fuel<\/strong> developed for <strong>operations in extremely low temperatures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to remain usable <strong>at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed jointly by the <strong>Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can <strong>withstand a wide temperature range<\/strong>, with a <strong>pour point of minus 42 degrees Celsius<\/strong> and a <strong>flash point of around 50 degrees Celsius.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>compliant with BS-VI emission<\/strong> standards and IS 1460:2025 specifications.<\/li>\n<li>It allows it to be used in the Indian Army&#8217;s existing fleet without requiring engine modifications or re-homologation.<\/li>\n<li>It is the specialised fuel will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The technology also <strong>has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions<\/strong> and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292330&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                   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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 Pygmy Hog, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Western Ghats region of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an indicator species as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2202\"\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_221_2202\"\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_221_2202\"\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_221_2202\"\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_221_2202\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended the inclusion of the pygmy hog in the list of critically endangered species under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pygmy Hog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>smallest and rarest species of wild pig.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the very few <strong>mammals that build its own home<\/strong>, or nest, complete with a \u2018roof\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>indicator species<\/strong> as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It prefers <strong>undisturbed patches of grassland<\/strong> dominated by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs and young trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Currently, they survive only in the grasslands of <strong>Assam\u2019s Manas and Orang national parks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> They <strong>feed on roots, tubers, shoots<\/strong> and ground vegetation, along with worms and <strong>other invertebrates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Role:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhances Soil Quality:<\/strong> It digs for roots, tubers, wild fruits, termites, earthworms, eggs and other food sources found in grasslands which <strong>aerates the soil and enhances its quality.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disperses Seeds:<\/strong> It also <strong>helps dispersing seeds through<\/strong> its dietary and foraging habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Critically Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/sc-nbwl-recommends-adding-pygmy-hog-to-list-of-critically-endangered-species\/article71290112.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/sc-nbwl-recommends-adding-pygmy-hog-to-list-of-critically-endangered-species\/article71290112.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/sc-nbwl-recommends-adding-pygmy-hog-to-list-of-critically-endangered-species\/article71290112.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended the inclusion of the pygmy hog in the list of critically endangered species under Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pygmy Hog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>smallest and rarest species of wild pig.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the very few <strong>mammals that build its own home<\/strong>, or nest, complete with a \u2018roof\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>indicator species<\/strong> as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It prefers <strong>undisturbed patches of grassland<\/strong> dominated by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs and young trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Currently, they survive only in the grasslands of <strong>Assam\u2019s Manas and Orang national parks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> They <strong>feed on roots, tubers, shoots<\/strong> and ground vegetation, along with worms and <strong>other invertebrates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Role:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhances Soil Quality:<\/strong> It digs for roots, tubers, wild fruits, termites, earthworms, eggs and other food sources found in grasslands which <strong>aerates the soil and enhances its quality.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disperses Seeds:<\/strong> It also <strong>helps dispersing seeds through<\/strong> its dietary and foraging habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Critically Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/sc-nbwl-recommends-adding-pygmy-hog-to-list-of-critically-endangered-species\/article71290112.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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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 Samudra Manthan Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Central Sector Scheme aims at unlocking India\u2019s vast offshore energy potential.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/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=\"2203\"\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_221_2203\"\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_221_2203\"\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_221_2203\"\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_221_2203\"\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>Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved &#8216;Samudra Manthan&#8217; \u2013 the National Offshore Exploration Scheme with total outlay of \u20b984,084 crore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Samudra Manthan Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also called a as the <strong>National Offshore Exploration Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum &amp; Natural Gas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Period:<\/strong> Up to FY 2030\u201331.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme aims at unlocking India\u2019s <strong>vast offshore energy potential.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Samudra Manthan Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It encompasses a comprehensive set of interventions across the <strong>offshore exploration value chain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides for <strong>large-scale acquisition<\/strong>, processing and interpretation of <strong>high-quality seismic data<\/strong>, accelerated deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploratory drilling, scientific drilling in frontier basins.<\/li>\n<li>It involves development of common <strong>offshore production and evacuation infrastructure<\/strong>, and establishment of an integrated Oil &amp; Gas Manufacturing and Services Zone.<\/li>\n<li>It also includes dedicated provisions for <strong>digital programme management<\/strong>, capacity building, technology adoption, stakeholder engagement and international outreach, creating an <strong>integrated ecosystem<\/strong> to <strong>accelerate offshore exploration<\/strong> and production in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved &#8216;Samudra Manthan&#8217; \u2013 the National Offshore Exploration Scheme with total outlay of \u20b984,084 crore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Samudra Manthan Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also called a as the <strong>National Offshore Exploration Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum &amp; Natural Gas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Period:<\/strong> Up to FY 2030\u201331.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme aims at unlocking India\u2019s <strong>vast offshore energy potential.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Samudra Manthan Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It encompasses a comprehensive set of interventions across the <strong>offshore exploration value chain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides for <strong>large-scale acquisition<\/strong>, processing and interpretation of <strong>high-quality seismic data<\/strong>, accelerated deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploratory drilling, scientific drilling in frontier basins.<\/li>\n<li>It involves development of common <strong>offshore production and evacuation infrastructure<\/strong>, and establishment of an integrated Oil &amp; Gas Manufacturing and Services Zone.<\/li>\n<li>It also includes dedicated provisions for <strong>digital programme management<\/strong>, capacity building, technology adoption, stakeholder engagement and international outreach, creating an <strong>integrated ecosystem<\/strong> to <strong>accelerate offshore exploration<\/strong> and production in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2292445&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/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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