


{"id":117182,"date":"2026-08-04T16:56:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=117182"},"modified":"2026-08-04T16:56:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:26:58","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-4-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-4-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 4 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_223\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 4 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. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2214\"\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_223_2214\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_223_2214\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Jharkhand                                            <\/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_223_2214\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_223_2214\"\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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A large number of devotees thronged the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Jharkhand\u2019s Deoghar on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva <\/strong>located in <strong>Deoghar<\/strong>, <strong>Jharkhand<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the 12 Jyotirlingas<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>This ancient temple has been mentioned in several <strong>ancient scriptures, <\/strong>such as <strong>Puranas<\/strong>, <strong>Vedas, Mahabharata, Ramayana,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>mythological origin<\/strong> of Baidyanath Dham is tied to the legend of <strong>King Demon Ravana<\/strong>, who was granted a boon by Lord Shiva to take a sacred Jyotirlinga to his palace in Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>But he placed it on the ground in Deoghar, where the Lingam permanently resides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical records<\/strong> suggest the temple&#8217;s original<strong> construction <\/strong>in the <strong>8th century <\/strong>by<strong> Puran Mal,<\/strong> an <strong>ancestor of the Nagavanshi dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over the centuries, the temple has s<strong>een numerous renovations <\/strong>and expansions, reflecting various architectural styles and cultural influences.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>current structure<\/strong> is attributed to<strong> Raja Man Singh<\/strong> in the <strong>16th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple hosts the famous <strong>Shravani Mela, one of the largest annual religious gatherings <\/strong>in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The temple showcases the classic <strong>Nagara style<\/strong> of <strong>North Indian architecture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple complex is spread over an area of 12 acres and consists of<strong> 22 temples <\/strong>dedicated to various deities.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main temple <\/strong>is the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple, which <strong>houses the lingam of Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is<strong> built of stone<\/strong> and has a <strong>pyramidal tower<\/strong> that rises to a height of 72 feet.<\/li>\n<li>The temple has a simple and elegant design, with a<strong> spacious hall, a sanctum<\/strong>, and a vestibule.<\/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:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/08\/devotees-throng-baba-baidyanath-dham-deoghar-on-first-monday-of-shravan-2-3-lakh-expected-to-visit-temple\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/08\/devotees-throng-baba-baidyanath-dham-deoghar-on-first-monday-of-shravan-2-3-lakh-expected-to-visit-temple\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A large number of devotees thronged the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Jharkhand\u2019s Deoghar on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva <\/strong>located in <strong>Deoghar<\/strong>, <strong>Jharkhand<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the 12 Jyotirlingas<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>This ancient temple has been mentioned in several <strong>ancient scriptures, <\/strong>such as <strong>Puranas<\/strong>, <strong>Vedas, Mahabharata, Ramayana,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>mythological origin<\/strong> of Baidyanath Dham is tied to the legend of <strong>King Demon Ravana<\/strong>, who was granted a boon by Lord Shiva to take a sacred Jyotirlinga to his palace in Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>But he placed it on the ground in Deoghar, where the Lingam permanently resides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical records<\/strong> suggest the temple&#8217;s original<strong> construction <\/strong>in the <strong>8th century <\/strong>by<strong> Puran Mal,<\/strong> an <strong>ancestor of the Nagavanshi dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over the centuries, the temple has s<strong>een numerous renovations <\/strong>and expansions, reflecting various architectural styles and cultural influences.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>current structure<\/strong> is attributed to<strong> Raja Man Singh<\/strong> in the <strong>16th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple hosts the famous <strong>Shravani Mela, one of the largest annual religious gatherings <\/strong>in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The temple showcases the classic <strong>Nagara style<\/strong> of <strong>North Indian architecture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple complex is spread over an area of 12 acres and consists of<strong> 22 temples <\/strong>dedicated to various deities.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main temple <\/strong>is the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple, which <strong>houses the lingam of Shiva. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is<strong> built of stone<\/strong> and has a <strong>pyramidal tower<\/strong> that rises to a height of 72 feet.<\/li>\n<li>The temple has a simple and elegant design, with a<strong> spacious hall, a sanctum<\/strong>, and a vestibule.<\/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:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/08\/devotees-throng-baba-baidyanath-dham-deoghar-on-first-monday-of-shravan-2-3-lakh-expected-to-visit-temple\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/08\/devotees-throng-baba-baidyanath-dham-deoghar-on-first-monday-of-shravan-2-3-lakh-expected-to-visit-temple\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n           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Chile                                            <\/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>At least five people were killed and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia&#8217;s Madura Island recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Madura Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>Indonesian island <\/strong>located <strong>off the northeast coast of Java<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s<strong> separated from Java<\/strong> by the narrow <strong>Madura Strait. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known as &#8220;<strong>The Salt Island&#8221;<\/strong> because it <strong>produces a lot of salt. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island covers an area of 5,290 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>Madura Island has a <strong>mostly flat landscape<\/strong>. There are no big mountains or huge changes in height.<\/li>\n<li>Most of these <strong>people <\/strong>are <strong>Madurese<\/strong>. About<strong>6 million to 4 million Madurese<\/strong> live on the island.<\/li>\n<li>The Madura people are the<strong> third largest people group in Indonesia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The main <strong>language <\/strong>spoken here is <strong>Madurese<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is<strong> famous for its bull races<\/strong> held each year after the harvest.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main towns<\/strong> on the island include <strong>Bangkalan <\/strong>in the west, followed by <strong>Sampang<\/strong>, <strong>Pamekasan, <\/strong>and <strong>Sumenep <\/strong>further east.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The principal industries are <strong>cattle raising <\/strong>and<strong> salt panning<\/strong>, the <strong>latter a government monopoly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kapok, copra, and coconut oil <\/strong>are important products, as is <strong>teak <\/strong>from forests in the northwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.ndtv.com\/world-news\/5-dead-41-missing-as-ferry-with-271-people-onboard-catches-fire-near-indonesias-madura-island-11855533\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/5-dead-41-missing-as-ferry-with-271-people-onboard-catches-fire-near-indonesias-madura-island-11855533<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>At least five people were killed and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia&#8217;s Madura Island recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Madura Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>Indonesian island <\/strong>located <strong>off the northeast coast of Java<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s<strong> separated from Java<\/strong> by the narrow <strong>Madura Strait. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known as &#8220;<strong>The Salt Island&#8221;<\/strong> because it <strong>produces a lot of salt. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island covers an area of 5,290 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>Madura Island has a <strong>mostly flat landscape<\/strong>. There are no big mountains or huge changes in height.<\/li>\n<li>Most of these <strong>people <\/strong>are <strong>Madurese<\/strong>. About<strong>6 million to 4 million Madurese<\/strong> live on the island.<\/li>\n<li>The Madura people are the<strong> third largest people group in Indonesia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The main <strong>language <\/strong>spoken here is <strong>Madurese<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is<strong> famous for its bull races<\/strong> held each year after the harvest.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main towns<\/strong> on the island include <strong>Bangkalan <\/strong>in the west, followed by <strong>Sampang<\/strong>, <strong>Pamekasan, <\/strong>and <strong>Sumenep <\/strong>further east.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The principal industries are <strong>cattle raising <\/strong>and<strong> salt panning<\/strong>, the <strong>latter a government monopoly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kapok, copra, and coconut oil <\/strong>are important products, as is <strong>teak <\/strong>from forests in the northwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.ndtv.com\/world-news\/5-dead-41-missing-as-ferry-with-271-people-onboard-catches-fire-near-indonesias-madura-island-11855533\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/5-dead-41-missing-as-ferry-with-271-people-onboard-catches-fire-near-indonesias-madura-island-11855533<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The primary objective of the TRAI MyCall application is to:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2216\"\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_223_2216\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Provide emergency communication during disasters.                                            <\/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_223_2216\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Share consumer feedback on voice calls.                                            <\/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_223_2216\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Track the real-time location of mobile subscribers.                                            <\/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_223_2216\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Track mobile tower installations across the country.                                            <\/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 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a revamped version of &#8220;TRAI MyCall&#8217;, a mobile application that enables telecom consumers to directly assess and report the voice-calling experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TRAI MyCall:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>mobile application <\/strong>launched by the <strong>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a citizen-centric digital platform that empowers telecom <strong>consumers to share real-time feedback<\/strong> on their <strong>voice-calling experience,<\/strong> along with relevant network parameters.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feedback <\/strong>provided by consumers is <strong>visible to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) as well as TRAI<\/strong> in an anonymised form.<\/li>\n<li>This feedback <strong>provides valuable insights<\/strong> to TSPs, helping them<strong> identify areas<\/strong> where <strong>network performance needs improvement <\/strong>and take targeted corrective measures.<\/li>\n<li>This consumer-driven approach is expected to <strong>enhance the overall Quality of Service (QoS). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platform also <strong>strengthens evidence-based regulatory oversight<\/strong> by enabling <strong>TRAI to assess the Quality of Experience (QoE) across telecom networks<\/strong> based on real consumer feedback.<\/li>\n<li>While network performance is evaluated using technical Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, the QoE perceived by consumers also provides an important perspective on service performance.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>revamped TRAI MyCall application<\/strong> offers several consumer-friendly features, including:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Instant rating of voice calls<\/strong> through a simple <strong>1-5 star feedback system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting of specific issues <\/strong>such as <strong>call drops, echo during calls, audio delay, <\/strong>cross connection, voice breaking, one party unable to hear the other, and calls taking too long to connect, which shall be available to the respective service provider for corrective action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic post-call feedback prompts <\/strong>for seamless participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rating and feedback history on interactive map.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage Test feature<\/strong> to<strong> assess signal strength.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multilingual support<\/strong> with Bhashini.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293797&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293797&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a revamped version of &#8220;TRAI MyCall&#8217;, a mobile application that enables telecom consumers to directly assess and report the voice-calling experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TRAI MyCall:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>mobile application <\/strong>launched by the <strong>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a citizen-centric digital platform that empowers telecom <strong>consumers to share real-time feedback<\/strong> on their <strong>voice-calling experience,<\/strong> along with relevant network parameters.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feedback <\/strong>provided by consumers is <strong>visible to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) as well as TRAI<\/strong> in an anonymised form.<\/li>\n<li>This feedback <strong>provides valuable insights<\/strong> to TSPs, helping them<strong> identify areas<\/strong> where <strong>network performance needs improvement <\/strong>and take targeted corrective measures.<\/li>\n<li>This consumer-driven approach is expected to <strong>enhance the overall Quality of Service (QoS). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The platform also <strong>strengthens evidence-based regulatory oversight<\/strong> by enabling <strong>TRAI to assess the Quality of Experience (QoE) across telecom networks<\/strong> based on real consumer feedback.<\/li>\n<li>While network performance is evaluated using technical Quality of Service (QoS) parameters, the QoE perceived by consumers also provides an important perspective on service performance.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>revamped TRAI MyCall application<\/strong> offers several consumer-friendly features, including:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Instant rating of voice calls<\/strong> through a simple <strong>1-5 star feedback system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting of specific issues <\/strong>such as <strong>call drops, echo during calls, audio delay, <\/strong>cross connection, voice breaking, one party unable to hear the other, and calls taking too long to connect, which shall be available to the respective service provider for corrective action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic post-call feedback prompts <\/strong>for seamless participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rating and feedback history on interactive map.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage Test feature<\/strong> to<strong> assess signal strength.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multilingual support<\/strong> with Bhashini.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293797&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293797&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n      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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Banderol Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a nuclear-armed ballistic missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by Russia.<\/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=\"2217\"\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_223_2217\"\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_223_2217\"\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_223_2217\"\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_223_2217\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Russia\u2019s new low-cost S8000 Banderol cruise missile is quietly changing the air war over Ukraine\u2019s Black Sea coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Banderol Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The S8000 Banderol, which <strong>translates <\/strong>to <strong>&#8220;package&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;small parcel,&#8221;<\/strong> is a<strong> cruise missile <\/strong>developed by <strong>Russia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Platforms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is primarily an <strong>air-launched <\/strong>munition, with the <strong>Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)<\/strong> serving as its<strong> primary launch platform. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile is also integrated for use with the<strong> Mi-28 Havoc helicopter. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, reports indicate that<strong> Russian<\/strong> has <strong>developed a compact ground launcher<\/strong> for the S8000 Banderol, moving beyond its previous airborne carriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The missile&#8217;s design prioritizes <strong>low production costs<\/strong> and simplified manufacturing, incorporating imported <strong>foreign components <\/strong>for key systems.<\/li>\n<li>It is approximately 5 m long, with a wingspan of 2.2 m and a body diameter of 30 cm.<\/li>\n<li>Powered by a small, commercially available <strong>Chinese turbojet engine<\/strong>, it can travel up to <strong>500 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its maximum speed is 620\u2013650 km\/h, and its cruising speed is 520\u2013560 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li>It carries a relatively <strong>small high-explosive fragmentation warhead <\/strong>that includes about 50 kilograms of explosives.<\/li>\n<li>The missile navigates using <strong>inertial and satellite guidance. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/videos\/putin-finds-us-patriot-s-blind-spot-150000-banderol-missiles-torch-odesa-s-vital-grain-ports-101785698608558-amp.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/videos\/putin-finds-us-patriot-s-blind-spot-150000-banderol-missiles-torch-odesa-s-vital-grain-ports-101785698608558-amp.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Russia\u2019s new low-cost S8000 Banderol cruise missile is quietly changing the air war over Ukraine\u2019s Black Sea coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Banderol Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The S8000 Banderol, which <strong>translates <\/strong>to <strong>&#8220;package&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;small parcel,&#8221;<\/strong> is a<strong> cruise missile <\/strong>developed by <strong>Russia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch Platforms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is primarily an <strong>air-launched <\/strong>munition, with the <strong>Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)<\/strong> serving as its<strong> primary launch platform. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile is also integrated for use with the<strong> Mi-28 Havoc helicopter. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, reports indicate that<strong> Russian<\/strong> has <strong>developed a compact ground launcher<\/strong> for the S8000 Banderol, moving beyond its previous airborne carriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The missile&#8217;s design prioritizes <strong>low production costs<\/strong> and simplified manufacturing, incorporating imported <strong>foreign components <\/strong>for key systems.<\/li>\n<li>It is approximately 5 m long, with a wingspan of 2.2 m and a body diameter of 30 cm.<\/li>\n<li>Powered by a small, commercially available <strong>Chinese turbojet engine<\/strong>, it can travel up to <strong>500 km. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its maximum speed is 620\u2013650 km\/h, and its cruising speed is 520\u2013560 km\/h.<\/li>\n<li>It carries a relatively <strong>small high-explosive fragmentation warhead <\/strong>that includes about 50 kilograms of explosives.<\/li>\n<li>The missile navigates using <strong>inertial and satellite guidance. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/videos\/putin-finds-us-patriot-s-blind-spot-150000-banderol-missiles-torch-odesa-s-vital-grain-ports-101785698608558-amp.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/videos\/putin-finds-us-patriot-s-blind-spot-150000-banderol-missiles-torch-odesa-s-vital-grain-ports-101785698608558-amp.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\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 Dikhow River, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an important south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.<\/li>\n<li>It originates in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/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=\"2218\"\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_223_2218\"\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_223_2218\"\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_223_2218\"\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_223_2218\"\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>Flash floods from the Dikhow River recently submerged Assam&#8217;s Nepali Khuti, a self-reliant Gorkha dairy village, within two hours, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods completely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dikhow River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an important<strong> south bank tributary <\/strong>of the <strong>Brahmaputra <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the Zunheboto district of <strong>Nagaland <\/strong>and <strong>enters into the Assam plain<\/strong> through Naginimara of the <strong>Sivsagar district of Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It flows through the Sivsagar district only to <strong>join <\/strong>with the river<strong> Brahmaputr<\/strong>a at Dikhowmukh on its southern bank within the district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> total length <\/strong>of the river is <strong>236 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>basin <\/strong>is <strong>surrounded by <\/strong>the<strong> Brahmaputra River in the north<\/strong>, the <strong>Buridihing basin in the east, the Jhanji basin in the west,<\/strong> and the <strong>Naga Hills in the south.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>leaves more than fifteen abandoned channels <\/strong>at different places in the <strong>Assam <\/strong>plain mostly in the <strong>form of Ox-bow Lakes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/news\/report\/assam-floods-the-village-the-dikhow-river-wiped-out\/20260803.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/news\/report\/assam-floods-the-village-the-dikhow-river-wiped-out\/20260803.htm<\/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>Flash floods from the Dikhow River recently submerged Assam&#8217;s Nepali Khuti, a self-reliant Gorkha dairy village, within two hours, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods completely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dikhow River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an important<strong> south bank tributary <\/strong>of the <strong>Brahmaputra <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the Zunheboto district of <strong>Nagaland <\/strong>and <strong>enters into the Assam plain<\/strong> through Naginimara of the <strong>Sivsagar district of Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It flows through the Sivsagar district only to <strong>join <\/strong>with the river<strong> Brahmaputr<\/strong>a at Dikhowmukh on its southern bank within the district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> total length <\/strong>of the river is <strong>236 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>basin <\/strong>is <strong>surrounded by <\/strong>the<strong> Brahmaputra River in the north<\/strong>, the <strong>Buridihing basin in the east, the Jhanji basin in the west,<\/strong> and the <strong>Naga Hills in the south.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>leaves more than fifteen abandoned channels <\/strong>at different places in the <strong>Assam <\/strong>plain mostly in the <strong>form of Ox-bow Lakes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/news\/report\/assam-floods-the-village-the-dikhow-river-wiped-out\/20260803.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/news\/report\/assam-floods-the-village-the-dikhow-river-wiped-out\/20260803.htm<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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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>Glaw Lake, recently designated as Ramsar Site is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2219\"\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_223_2219\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Maharashtra                                            <\/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_223_2219\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Tamil Nadu                                            <\/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_223_2219\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Manipur                                            <\/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_223_2219\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Arunachal 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>Recently, Glaw Lake was designated as India&#8217;s 101st Ramsar Site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Glaw Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the<strong> state of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s first designated Ramsar Site. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a freshwater lake in the <strong>Eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot<\/strong>, <strong>nestled within<\/strong> the <strong>Kamlang Tiger Reserve<\/strong> and Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0located at an elevation of 1,168 meters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Source:<\/strong> The Lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and is surrounded by lush vegetation, supporting rich floral diversity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity:<\/strong> The wetland has over <strong>150 tree species<\/strong> and <strong>49 orchid species recorded<\/strong> within the site and its catchment, underscoring the ecological significance of Glaw Lake and its surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n<li>It supports high-altitude aquatic biodiversity, including endangered species such as the <strong>White-Bellied Heron and Clouded Leopard.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&#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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Glaw Lake was designated as India&#8217;s 101st Ramsar Site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Glaw Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the<strong> state of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s first designated Ramsar Site. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a freshwater lake in the <strong>Eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot<\/strong>, <strong>nestled within<\/strong> the <strong>Kamlang Tiger Reserve<\/strong> and Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0located at an elevation of 1,168 meters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Source:<\/strong> The Lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and is surrounded by lush vegetation, supporting rich floral diversity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity:<\/strong> The wetland has over <strong>150 tree species<\/strong> and <strong>49 orchid species recorded<\/strong> within the site and its catchment, underscoring the ecological significance of Glaw Lake and its surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n<li>It supports high-altitude aquatic biodiversity, including endangered species such as the <strong>White-Bellied Heron and Clouded Leopard.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294036&#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; 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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 Modified Interest Subvention Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at ensuring the availability of short-term credit to farmers at an affordable interest rate through Kisan Credit card.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).<\/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=\"2220\"\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_223_2220\"\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_223_2220\"\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_223_2220\"\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_223_2220\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A third-party assessment by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru said that every \u20b91 invested under Kisan Credit Card\u2013 Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS) contributes \u20b92.30 to net value addition in the agriculture &amp; allied sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme launched in\u00a02006\u201307<\/strong>\u00a0by the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It is aimed at <strong>ensuring the availability of short-term credit<\/strong> <strong>to farmers<\/strong> at an affordable interest rate <strong>through Kisan Credit card (KCC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the Scheme:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Farmers received\u00a0<strong>short-term loans of up to Rs.3 lakh\u00a0through\u00a0Kisan Credit Cards<\/strong> (KCC)\u00a0at a\u00a0subsidized interest <strong>rate of 7%,<\/strong> with\u00a0<strong>1.5% interest subvention<\/strong>\u00a0provided to eligible lending institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, farmers repaying loans promptly are eligible for an <strong>incentive of\u00a0up to 3%\u00a0as\u00a0Prompt Repayment Incentive <\/strong>(PRI) effectively reducing their interest rate on KCC loans to 4%.<\/li>\n<li>For loans taken <strong>exclusively for animal husbandry or fisheries<\/strong>, the interest benefit is <strong>applicable up to Rs.2 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the <strong>Reserve Bank of India<\/strong> (RBI) and the <strong>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is operated through <strong>Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks<\/strong> (RRBs), Cooperative Banks and Private Sector Banks operating in rural and semi urban areas.<\/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=2293813&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293813&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293813&#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>A third-party assessment by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru said that every \u20b91 invested under Kisan Credit Card\u2013 Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS) contributes \u20b92.30 to net value addition in the agriculture &amp; allied sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme launched in\u00a02006\u201307<\/strong>\u00a0by the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It is aimed at <strong>ensuring the availability of short-term credit<\/strong> <strong>to farmers<\/strong> at an affordable interest rate <strong>through Kisan Credit card (KCC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the Scheme:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Farmers received\u00a0<strong>short-term loans of up to Rs.3 lakh\u00a0through\u00a0Kisan Credit Cards<\/strong> (KCC)\u00a0at a\u00a0subsidized interest <strong>rate of 7%,<\/strong> with\u00a0<strong>1.5% interest subvention<\/strong>\u00a0provided to eligible lending institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, farmers repaying loans promptly are eligible for an <strong>incentive of\u00a0up to 3%\u00a0as\u00a0Prompt Repayment Incentive <\/strong>(PRI) effectively reducing their interest rate on KCC loans to 4%.<\/li>\n<li>For loans taken <strong>exclusively for animal husbandry or fisheries<\/strong>, the interest benefit is <strong>applicable up to Rs.2 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the <strong>Reserve Bank of India<\/strong> (RBI) and the <strong>National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is operated through <strong>Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks<\/strong> (RRBs), Cooperative Banks and Private Sector Banks operating in rural and semi urban areas.<\/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=2293813&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293813&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293813&#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; 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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 Ethiopia:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a landlocked country which is located in the Horn of Africa.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its land border with Somalia and Kenya.<\/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=\"2221\"\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_223_2221\"\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_223_2221\"\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_223_2221\"\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_223_2221\"\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, a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Ethiopia&#8217;s Amhara region killed 14 people and injured several others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Ethiopia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a <strong>landlocked country<\/strong> <strong>in <\/strong>the <strong>Horn of Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies entirely <strong>within tropical latitudes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by six countries namely <strong>Eritrea<\/strong> (North), <strong>Djibouti<\/strong> (Northeast), <strong>Somalia <\/strong>(East), <strong>Kenya <\/strong>(South), <strong>South Sudan and Sudan<\/strong> (West).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Addis Ababa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Ethiopia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> The five major topographic features of the country are the <strong>Rift Valley, Western and Eastern Highlands, and Western and Eastern Lowlands.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Denakil Plain, in which a depression known as the\u00a0<strong>Kobar Sink<\/strong>\u00a0drops as low as 380 feet (116 metres) below\u00a0sea level, is found here in its rift valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Most of Ethiopia has a <strong>tropical climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> <strong>Mount Ras Dejen<\/strong> which is 4,533 m high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> It has three main rivers in Ethiopia are the <strong>Blue Nile, the Omo River<\/strong>, and the <strong>Awash River.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Tana<\/strong> which is located in the northwest of the Ethiopian Highlands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of metals and other natural resources such as gold, potash, natural gas, copper, and platinum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-landslide-death-toll-updates-august-4-2026\/article71303719.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-landslide-death-toll-updates-august-4-2026\/article71303719.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-landslide-death-toll-updates-august-4-2026\/article71303719.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Ethiopia&#8217;s Amhara region killed 14 people and injured several others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Ethiopia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a <strong>landlocked country<\/strong> <strong>in <\/strong>the <strong>Horn of Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies entirely <strong>within tropical latitudes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by six countries namely <strong>Eritrea<\/strong> (North), <strong>Djibouti<\/strong> (Northeast), <strong>Somalia <\/strong>(East), <strong>Kenya <\/strong>(South), <strong>South Sudan and Sudan<\/strong> (West).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Addis Ababa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Ethiopia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> The five major topographic features of the country are the <strong>Rift Valley, Western and Eastern Highlands, and Western and Eastern Lowlands.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Denakil Plain, in which a depression known as the\u00a0<strong>Kobar Sink<\/strong>\u00a0drops as low as 380 feet (116 metres) below\u00a0sea level, is found here in its rift valley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Most of Ethiopia has a <strong>tropical climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> <strong>Mount Ras Dejen<\/strong> which is 4,533 m high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> It has three main rivers in Ethiopia are the <strong>Blue Nile, the Omo River<\/strong>, and the <strong>Awash River.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Tana<\/strong> which is located in the northwest of the Ethiopian Highlands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of metals and other natural resources such as gold, potash, natural gas, copper, and platinum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-landslide-death-toll-updates-august-4-2026\/article71303719.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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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 Magnetorheological Fluid, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It can rapidly change its mechanical property when exposed to a magnetic field.<\/li>\n<li>It contains only magnetic micro-sized iron particles and non-magnetic-based fluid.<\/li>\n<li>It can be used in adaptive technologies such as brakes, clutches and vibration control systems.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2222\"\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_223_2222\"\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_223_2222\"\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_223_2222\"\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_223_2222\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Magnetorheological Fluid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0a fluid that has <strong>good magnetic properties.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MR fluid <strong>responds to the magnetic field<\/strong> and changes its properties when a magnetic field is presented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property:<\/strong> These fluid can <strong>rapidly change their mechanical properties<\/strong> when exposed to a magnetic field, <strong>increasing in\u00a0apparent viscosity<\/strong>, to the point of becoming a\u00a0<strong>viscoelastic\u00a0solid.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong> These fluids contain magnetic <strong>micro-sized iron particles, non-magnetic-based fluid,<\/strong> and <strong>some additives<\/strong> in order to mitigate sedimentation and agglomeration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrier fluids<\/strong>: The <strong>various carrier fluids<\/strong> used in the preparation of MR fluids are <strong>mineral oil, silicon oil, castor oil, soybean oil, kerosene, synthetic oils, honge oil, organic oil, water-based oils<\/strong>, etc.\n<ul>\n<li>However, for obtaining better <strong>vibration control, silicone oil<\/strong> is the most preferred one due to its higher viscosity index, lower friction characteristics, higher flash point, and higher shear strength.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The fluid can transmit force which <strong>can be controlled with an\u00a0electromagnet<\/strong>, giving rise to its many <strong>possible control-based applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential Applications: <\/strong>It is ideal for adaptive technologies such as <strong>brakes, clutches, shock absorbers, vibration control systems,<\/strong> dampers, actuators, and <strong>medical devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293782&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293782&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293782&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Magnetorheological Fluid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0a fluid that has <strong>good magnetic properties.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MR fluid <strong>responds to the magnetic field<\/strong> and changes its properties when a magnetic field is presented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property:<\/strong> These fluid can <strong>rapidly change their mechanical properties<\/strong> when exposed to a magnetic field, <strong>increasing in\u00a0apparent viscosity<\/strong>, to the point of becoming a\u00a0<strong>viscoelastic\u00a0solid.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong> These fluids contain magnetic <strong>micro-sized iron particles, non-magnetic-based fluid,<\/strong> and <strong>some additives<\/strong> in order to mitigate sedimentation and agglomeration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrier fluids<\/strong>: The <strong>various carrier fluids<\/strong> used in the preparation of MR fluids are <strong>mineral oil, silicon oil, castor oil, soybean oil, kerosene, synthetic oils, honge oil, organic oil, water-based oils<\/strong>, etc.\n<ul>\n<li>However, for obtaining better <strong>vibration control, silicone oil<\/strong> is the most preferred one due to its higher viscosity index, lower friction characteristics, higher flash point, and higher shear strength.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The fluid can transmit force which <strong>can be controlled with an\u00a0electromagnet<\/strong>, giving rise to its many <strong>possible control-based applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential Applications: <\/strong>It is ideal for adaptive technologies such as <strong>brakes, clutches, shock absorbers, vibration control systems,<\/strong> dampers, actuators, and <strong>medical devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2293782&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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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 Vikram Sarabhai Medal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is awarded to scientists from developing countries for their outstanding contributions to the field of space research.<\/li>\n<li>It is awarded jointly by the United Nations and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).<\/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=\"2223\"\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_223_2223\"\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_223_2223\"\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_223_2223\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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in the honour of Vikram Sarabhai.<\/li>\n<li>It is an international medal <strong>awarded to scientists from developing countries<\/strong> for their outstanding <strong>contributions to the field of space research.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is awarded jointly by <strong>Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) <\/strong>and the <strong>Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> For a candidate to be eligible for this award, her or his relevant work must have <strong>been carried out mainly in the five year period<\/strong> ending one year before the COSPAR Scientific Assembly at which the medal is to be presented.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Annapurni Subramaniam <strong>is the only fourth Indian<\/strong> to receive this medal, in addition to being <strong>the first Indian woman scientist<\/strong> and only the <strong>third female recipients of this honour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Indian recipients:<\/strong> Anil Bharadwaj (2024), Gurbax Singh Lakhina (2014) and UR Rao, (1996).<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/mumbai\/astrophysicist-annapurni-subramaniam-cospar-vikram-sarabhai-medal-2026-space-research-10816515\/#:~:text=This%20international%20medal%20is%20awarded,the%20field%20of%20space%20research\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/mumbai\/astrophysicist-annapurni-subramaniam-cospar-vikram-sarabhai-medal-2026-space-research-10816515\/#:~:text=This%20international%20medal%20is%20awarded,the%20field%20of%20space%20research\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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Sarabhai.<\/li>\n<li>It is an international medal <strong>awarded to scientists from developing countries<\/strong> for their outstanding <strong>contributions to the field of space research.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is awarded jointly by <strong>Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) <\/strong>and the <strong>Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> For a candidate to be eligible for this award, her or his relevant work must have <strong>been carried out mainly in the five year period<\/strong> ending one year before the COSPAR Scientific Assembly at which the medal is to be presented.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Annapurni Subramaniam <strong>is the only fourth Indian<\/strong> to receive this medal, in addition to being <strong>the first Indian woman scientist<\/strong> and only the <strong>third female recipients of this honour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Indian recipients:<\/strong> Anil Bharadwaj (2024), Gurbax Singh Lakhina (2014) and UR Rao, (1996).<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/mumbai\/astrophysicist-annapurni-subramaniam-cospar-vikram-sarabhai-medal-2026-space-research-10816515\/#:~:text=This%20international%20medal%20is%20awarded,the%20field%20of%20space%20research\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/mumbai\/astrophysicist-annapurni-subramaniam-cospar-vikram-sarabhai-medal-2026-space-research-10816515\/#:~:text=This%20international%20medal%20is%20awarded,the%20field%20of%20space%20research\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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