{"id":121132,"date":"2026-08-26T18:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=121132"},"modified":"2026-08-26T18:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:32:32","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-25-august-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-25-august-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 26 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_239\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 26 August 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Alzheimer&#8217;s disease:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.<\/li>\n<li>It is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural impairment.<\/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=\"2374\"\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_239_2374\"\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_239_2374\"\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_239_2374\"\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_239_2374\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0A novel smartphone-enabled platform employing afluorescence-responsive tiny molecule as a probe offers a simple, cost-effective, and accessible approach for the detection of the Alzheimer&#8217;s disease (AD) biomarker amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Alzheimer&#8217;s disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>progressive neurodegenerative disorder<\/strong> characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural impairment.\n<ul>\n<li>Central to its pathology is the <strong>misfolding and aggregation of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2),<\/strong> which self-assembles into <strong>fibrils and deposits as extracellular plaques<\/strong> that trigger neurotoxic cascades leading to synaptic dysfunction and neurodegeneration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>the most common cause of dementia<\/strong>, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>The disease <strong>disrupts communication between brain cells<\/strong>, leading to a decline in cognitive and functional abilities.<\/li>\n<li>It usually affects people <strong>aged 65 years and over.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> The exact cause of Alzheimer\u2019s disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of <strong>genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The early signs of the disease <strong>include forgetting recent events or conversations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> There\u2019s no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s, but certain medications and therapies can help manage symptoms temporarily.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0A novel smartphone-enabled platform employing afluorescence-responsive tiny molecule as a probe offers a simple, cost-effective, and accessible approach for the detection of the Alzheimer&#8217;s disease (AD) biomarker amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Alzheimer&#8217;s disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>progressive neurodegenerative disorder<\/strong> characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural impairment.\n<ul>\n<li>Central to its pathology is the <strong>misfolding and aggregation of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2),<\/strong> which self-assembles into <strong>fibrils and deposits as extracellular plaques<\/strong> that trigger neurotoxic cascades leading to synaptic dysfunction and neurodegeneration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>the most common cause of dementia<\/strong>, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>The disease <strong>disrupts communication between brain cells<\/strong>, leading to a decline in cognitive and functional abilities.<\/li>\n<li>It usually affects people <strong>aged 65 years and over.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> The exact cause of Alzheimer\u2019s disease is not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by a combination of <strong>genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The early signs of the disease <strong>include forgetting recent events or conversations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> There\u2019s no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s, but certain medications and therapies can help manage symptoms temporarily.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303169&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/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 ICGS Ajit:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).<\/li>\n<li>It is built by the Kochin Shipyard Limited.<\/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=\"2375\"\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_239_2375\"\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_239_2375\"\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_239_2375\"\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_239_2375\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has handed over the ICGS Ajit to Indian Coast Guard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About ICGS Ajit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenously built <strong>Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Built By:<\/strong>It is built by the <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ICGS Ajit:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design and Capacity:<\/strong>It is 51.43-metre-long and 8-metre-wide vessel has a <strong>displacement of 330 tonnes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Propulsion:<\/strong> It is powered <strong>by twin marine diesel engines<\/strong> driving controllable pitch propellers (CPP)\n<ul>\n<li>A first-of-its-kind feature in this class of Fast Patrol Vessels, providing improved propulsion efficiency and operational performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> It reaches a top speed of <strong>more than 27 knots and an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with an <strong>advanced integrated machinery control system<\/strong> to enhance operational readiness, efficiency and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roles:<\/strong> They are capable of multi-mission roles including <strong>fisheries protection, coastal patrol<\/strong>, anti-smuggling, <strong>anti-piracy and search &amp; rescue operations<\/strong>, particularly around India\u2019s island territories and <strong>Exclusive Economic Zone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has handed over the ICGS Ajit to Indian Coast Guard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About ICGS Ajit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenously built <strong>Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Built By:<\/strong>It is built by the <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ICGS Ajit:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design and Capacity:<\/strong>It is 51.43-metre-long and 8-metre-wide vessel has a <strong>displacement of 330 tonnes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Propulsion:<\/strong> It is powered <strong>by twin marine diesel engines<\/strong> driving controllable pitch propellers (CPP)\n<ul>\n<li>A first-of-its-kind feature in this class of Fast Patrol Vessels, providing improved propulsion efficiency and operational performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> It reaches a top speed of <strong>more than 27 knots and an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with an <strong>advanced integrated machinery control system<\/strong> to enhance operational readiness, efficiency and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roles:<\/strong> They are capable of multi-mission roles including <strong>fisheries protection, coastal patrol<\/strong>, anti-smuggling, <strong>anti-piracy and search &amp; rescue operations<\/strong>, particularly around India\u2019s island territories and <strong>Exclusive Economic Zone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303209&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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>Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2376\"\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_239_2376\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. West Bengal                                            <\/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_239_2376\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat                                            <\/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_239_2376\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Bihar                                            <\/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_239_2376\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Kerala                                            <\/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, the monsoon bird survey conducted by the Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division recorded as many as 124 bird species at Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the Thiruvananthapuram <strong>district of Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 1983.<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered on the northeast by <strong>Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve<\/strong> of Tamil Nadu, on the north by Palode Reserve Forest, south by <strong>Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The sanctuary constitutes the catchments of <strong>peppara dam constructed across the Karamana River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The major peaks in the sanctuary are <strong>Chemmunjimottai<\/strong> (1717 m), Athirumalai 1594 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> Forest types include <strong>tropical evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous<\/strong> forests and semi-evergreen forest, Myristica swamp forest etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Common tree species are Terminalia paniculta, T. bellerica, PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM, Palaquium ellipticum, Mesua ferrea, Hopea parviflora, Bombax ceiba, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The common mammals found are Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, The Asian Elephan, Sambars, Barking deer, Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary<\/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, the monsoon bird survey conducted by the Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division recorded as many as 124 bird species at Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the Thiruvananthapuram <strong>district of Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 1983.<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered on the northeast by <strong>Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve<\/strong> of Tamil Nadu, on the north by Palode Reserve Forest, south by <strong>Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The sanctuary constitutes the catchments of <strong>peppara dam constructed across the Karamana River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The major peaks in the sanctuary are <strong>Chemmunjimottai<\/strong> (1717 m), Athirumalai 1594 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> Forest types include <strong>tropical evergreen forests, moist mixed deciduous<\/strong> forests and semi-evergreen forest, Myristica swamp forest etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Common tree species are Terminalia paniculta, T. bellerica, PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM, Palaquium ellipticum, Mesua ferrea, Hopea parviflora, Bombax ceiba, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The common mammals found are Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, The Asian Elephan, Sambars, Barking deer, Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/cities\/thiruvananthapuram\/2026\/Aug\/26\/monsoon-survey-124-bird-species-recorded-in-keralas-peppara-wildlife-sanctuary<\/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 <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Lithium, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a silvery-white metal which reacts vigorously with water.<\/li>\n<li>It has the highest density of all metals.<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0used in rechargeable batteries of mobile phones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2377\"\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_239_2377\"\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_239_2377\"\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_239_2377\"\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_239_2377\"\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, a report says that battery-grade lithium carbonate prices are projected to average around RMB 140,000 per tonne in August, down 10.3 per cent month on month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lithium:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>soft, silvery-white metal<\/strong> that heads group 1, the alkali metals group, of the periodic table of the elements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Lithium:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has the <strong>lowest density of all metals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the lightest of the solid elements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It reacts <strong>vigorously with water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It corrodes <strong>rapidly in air, is highly flammable<\/strong> and must be stored in inert conditions such as mineral oil or vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occurrence:<\/strong>Lithium does <strong>not occur as a metal in nature<\/strong> but is found combined in small amounts in igneous rocks.\n<ul>\n<li>Lithium occurs primarily in <strong>pegmatitic minerals like spodumene and petalite<\/strong> and in saline brines due to its high solubility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Reserves:<\/strong> Lithium reserves are concentrated in the <strong>lithium triangle in South America<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Argentina, Bolivia and Chile<\/strong> together host over 75% of known Lithium reserves, forming the Lithium Triangle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>important in rechargeable batteries<\/strong> for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, and electric vehicles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lithium metal is made into <strong>alloys with aluminium and magnesium<\/strong>, improving their strength and making them lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lithium oxide is used in <strong>special glasses and glass ceramics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lithium stearate is used as an all-purpose and high-temperature lubricant.<\/li>\n<li>Lithium carbonate is used in drugs to <strong>treat manic depression.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus<\/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, a report says that battery-grade lithium carbonate prices are projected to average around RMB 140,000 per tonne in August, down 10.3 per cent month on month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lithium:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>soft, silvery-white metal<\/strong> that heads group 1, the alkali metals group, of the periodic table of the elements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Lithium:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has the <strong>lowest density of all metals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the lightest of the solid elements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It reacts <strong>vigorously with water.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It corrodes <strong>rapidly in air, is highly flammable<\/strong> and must be stored in inert conditions such as mineral oil or vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occurrence:<\/strong>Lithium does <strong>not occur as a metal in nature<\/strong> but is found combined in small amounts in igneous rocks.\n<ul>\n<li>Lithium occurs primarily in <strong>pegmatitic minerals like spodumene and petalite<\/strong> and in saline brines due to its high solubility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Reserves:<\/strong> Lithium reserves are concentrated in the <strong>lithium triangle in South America<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Argentina, Bolivia and Chile<\/strong> together host over 75% of known Lithium reserves, forming the Lithium Triangle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>important in rechargeable batteries<\/strong> for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, and electric vehicles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lithium metal is made into <strong>alloys with aluminium and magnesium<\/strong>, improving their strength and making them lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lithium oxide is used in <strong>special glasses and glass ceramics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lithium stearate is used as an all-purpose and high-temperature lubricant.<\/li>\n<li>Lithium carbonate is used in drugs to <strong>treat manic depression.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/energy\/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding PRAGATI Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It focuses on fast-tracking projects, schemes, and grievance redressal through direct, real-time review.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed by the National Informatics Center and the PMO team.<\/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=\"2378\"\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_239_2378\"\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_239_2378\"\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_239_2378\"\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_239_2378\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PRAGATI\u00a0(Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation<\/strong>) is the Government of India\u2019s flagship platform <strong>launched in 2015.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It focuses on <strong>fast-tracking projects<\/strong>, schemes, and grievance redressal through direct, real-time review by the <strong>Prime Minister,<\/strong> in <strong>partnership with States and Union Ministries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system has been designed in-house by the <strong>PMO team with the help of the National Informatics Center (NIC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uniquely brings together three modern technologies\u2014<strong>digital data management, video conferencing, and geospatial technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of PRAGATI Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>three-tier system<\/strong> (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the States).<\/li>\n<li>At the apex level, the <strong>Prime Minister chairs PRAGATI review meetings<\/strong> with Chief Secretaries of States and Secretaries of Central Ministries\/Departments to resolve issues related to identified projects and schemes.<\/li>\n<li>The design is such that when PM reviews the issue, he should have on his screen the issue as well as the latest updates and visuals regarding the same.<\/li>\n<li>Following the meetings, a multi-tier follow-up mechanism ensures timely implementation of decisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projects are monitored by the Cabinet Secretariat,<\/strong> while schemes and grievances are reviewed at the Ministry level under continuous oversight of the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/li>\n<li>Issues to be flagged before the PM are picked up from the available database regarding public grievances, ongoing programmes, and pending projects.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&amp;reg=1&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PRAGATI\u00a0(Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation<\/strong>) is the Government of India\u2019s flagship platform <strong>launched in 2015.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It focuses on <strong>fast-tracking projects<\/strong>, schemes, and grievance redressal through direct, real-time review by the <strong>Prime Minister,<\/strong> in <strong>partnership with States and Union Ministries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The system has been designed in-house by the <strong>PMO team with the help of the National Informatics Center (NIC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uniquely brings together three modern technologies\u2014<strong>digital data management, video conferencing, and geospatial technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of PRAGATI Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>three-tier system<\/strong> (PMO, Union Government Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries of the States).<\/li>\n<li>At the apex level, the <strong>Prime Minister chairs PRAGATI review meetings<\/strong> with Chief Secretaries of States and Secretaries of Central Ministries\/Departments to resolve issues related to identified projects and schemes.<\/li>\n<li>The design is such that when PM reviews the issue, he should have on his screen the issue as well as the latest updates and visuals regarding the same.<\/li>\n<li>Following the meetings, a multi-tier follow-up mechanism ensures timely implementation of decisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Projects are monitored by the Cabinet Secretariat,<\/strong> while schemes and grievances are reviewed at the Ministry level under continuous oversight of the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/li>\n<li>Issues to be flagged before the PM are picked up from the available database regarding public grievances, ongoing programmes, and pending projects.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&amp;reg=1&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303329&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\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>Consider the following statements regarding UN Mission in South Sudan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0peacekeeping mission mandated in accordance with Chapter VII of the UN Charter.<\/li>\n<li>It works to protect civilians, facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, promote human rights.<\/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=\"2379\"\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_239_2379\"\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_239_2379\"\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_239_2379\"\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_239_2379\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India has condemned the attack on peacekeepers deployed with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>peacekeeping mission<\/strong> mandated in accordance with Chapter VII of the UN Charter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established on 8 July 2011<\/strong>, <strong>under Security Council\u00a0Resolution 1996 (2011),<\/strong> following the country\u2019s declaration of independence.<\/li>\n<li>Following the outbreak of civil conflict in December 2013, the Security Council adopted\u00a0<strong>Resolution 2155 (2014),<\/strong> reprioritizing the mission\u2019s core focus toward <strong>civilian protection and humanitarian assistance delivery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of UN MISS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It works to <strong>protect civilians, facilitate<\/strong> the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, promote human rights, and build durable peace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peacekeepers help create a secure environment<\/strong> to enable the safe, timely and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in need across the country.<\/li>\n<li>UNMISS uses targeted good offices and facilitates dialogue between the parties in support of the peace process and to prevent escalation of political violence.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>monitors and reports on progress<\/strong> on security sector and legal reforms as well as election-related process and transitional justice mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li>It monitors, <strong>investigates, and reports on violations<\/strong> and abuses of <strong>international human rights and humanitarian law.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As of April 2026, <strong>India was the top troop contributor to UNMISS<\/strong>, with 1,775 Indian military personnel deployed with the UN mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-condemns-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-deployed-with-un-mission-in-south-sudan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-condemns-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-deployed-with-un-mission-in-south-sudan\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/india-condemns-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-deployed-with-un-mission-in-south-sudan\/<\/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><\/p>                                <\/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 Garbhini Mitra Course:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a structured healthcare skill-development programme.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.<\/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=\"2380\"\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_239_2380\"\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_239_2380\"\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_239_2380\"\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_239_2380\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has launched the \u2018Garbhini Mitra\u2019 course for the 2026-27 academic session.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garbhini Mitra Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>structured healthcare skill-development programme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>training personnel<\/strong> to provide health education, lifestyle guidance and community-level support to women during pregnancy and the postnatal period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Body:<\/strong> It is implemented by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) an autonomous institution under the <strong>Ministry of Ayush.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Design:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed as a <strong>six-month offline training programme<\/strong> running from Monday to Friday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM,<\/li>\n<li>It is based on traditional Ayurvedic concepts of <strong>Garbhini Paricharya<\/strong> (antenatal care), <strong>Sutika Paricharya<\/strong> (postnatal care) and <strong>Garbhadhana Vidhi<\/strong> (pre-conceptional care).<\/li>\n<li>It equips participants with practical skills in <strong>trimester-specific dietetics<\/strong>, lifestyle modifications, pregnancy-safe yoga, emotional support during labour, newborn massage, and basic life support protocols.<\/li>\n<li>The curriculum also emphasizes infection control, sanitization, biomedical waste management, and workplace safety.<\/li>\n<li>It also covers <strong>infection control, sanitisation<\/strong>, biomedical waste management and workplace safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Candidates who have <strong>passed the Senior Secondary (10+2) examination<\/strong> from any recognised board in India and are <strong>at least 18 years old are eligible to apply<\/strong>. Candidates awaiting their Class 12 results can also submit provisional applications.<\/li>\n<li>After completing the course, candidates can pursue roles <strong>such as Garbhini Mitra Assistants,<\/strong> prenatal and postnatal care assistants, antenatal wellness guides and maternal health support workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has launched the \u2018Garbhini Mitra\u2019 course for the 2026-27 academic session.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garbhini Mitra Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>structured healthcare skill-development programme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>training personnel<\/strong> to provide health education, lifestyle guidance and community-level support to women during pregnancy and the postnatal period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Body:<\/strong> It is implemented by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) an autonomous institution under the <strong>Ministry of Ayush.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Design:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed as a <strong>six-month offline training programme<\/strong> running from Monday to Friday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM,<\/li>\n<li>It is based on traditional Ayurvedic concepts of <strong>Garbhini Paricharya<\/strong> (antenatal care), <strong>Sutika Paricharya<\/strong> (postnatal care) and <strong>Garbhadhana Vidhi<\/strong> (pre-conceptional care).<\/li>\n<li>It equips participants with practical skills in <strong>trimester-specific dietetics<\/strong>, lifestyle modifications, pregnancy-safe yoga, emotional support during labour, newborn massage, and basic life support protocols.<\/li>\n<li>The curriculum also emphasizes infection control, sanitization, biomedical waste management, and workplace safety.<\/li>\n<li>It also covers <strong>infection control, sanitisation<\/strong>, biomedical waste management and workplace safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Candidates who have <strong>passed the Senior Secondary (10+2) examination<\/strong> from any recognised board in India and are <strong>at least 18 years old are eligible to apply<\/strong>. Candidates awaiting their Class 12 results can also submit provisional applications.<\/li>\n<li>After completing the course, candidates can pursue roles <strong>such as Garbhini Mitra Assistants,<\/strong> prenatal and postnatal care assistants, antenatal wellness guides and maternal health support workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/aiia-launches-garbhini-mitra-course-to-strengthen-ayurveda-based-maternal-wellness-support\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National Shipping Board:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a permanent statutory body established under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.<\/li>\n<li>It works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/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=\"2381\"\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_239_2381\"\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_239_2381\"\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_239_2381\"\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_239_2381\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the\u00a0National Shipping Board (NSB)\u00a0held its first \u2018Sagar Samvad\u2019 and has proposed a five-point roadmap to add 100 vessels to India\u2019s merchant fleet over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Shipping Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>permanent statutory body<\/strong> established in 1959, under Section 4 of <strong>Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> It advises the Govt. of India on matters related to <strong>shipping including the development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has played a very distinguished role in the Maritime development of the country, as its deliberation and recommendations have contributed to the evolution of a sound and <strong>pragmatic National Maritime Policy over the years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It consists of <strong>Chairman and Members.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Six Members<\/strong> elected by Parliament (Four from the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> and two from <strong>Rajya Sabha<\/strong> from amongst its Members).<\/li>\n<li>Such Members of other <strong>members not exceeding sixteen<\/strong> as the Central Government may think fit to appoint on the Board to represent the Central Government, Ship-owners, and Seamen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenure:<\/strong> The Chairman and other members of the Board held <strong>office for a period of two years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the\u00a0National Shipping Board (NSB)\u00a0held its first \u2018Sagar Samvad\u2019 and has proposed a five-point roadmap to add 100 vessels to India\u2019s merchant fleet over the next five years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Shipping Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>permanent statutory body<\/strong> established in 1959, under Section 4 of <strong>Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> It advises the Govt. of India on matters related to <strong>shipping including the development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has played a very distinguished role in the Maritime development of the country, as its deliberation and recommendations have contributed to the evolution of a sound and <strong>pragmatic National Maritime Policy over the years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It consists of <strong>Chairman and Members.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Six Members<\/strong> elected by Parliament (Four from the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> and two from <strong>Rajya Sabha<\/strong> from amongst its Members).<\/li>\n<li>Such Members of other <strong>members not exceeding sixteen<\/strong> as the Central Government may think fit to appoint on the Board to represent the Central Government, Ship-owners, and Seamen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenure:<\/strong> The Chairman and other members of the Board held <strong>office for a period of two years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303260&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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                           <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Black-necked Stork, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is generally solitary and non-migratory bird.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Eastern Ghats of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as Near Threatened species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2382\"\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_239_2382\"\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_239_2382\"\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_239_2382\"\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_239_2382\"\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>Khijadia Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district has emerged as an important breeding site for the Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Black-necked Stork:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a tall long-necked <strong>wading bird in the stork family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Adult black-necked storks have heavy bills and a dramatic combination of white and iridescent black plumage.<\/li>\n<li>The male and female birds look alike but female is distinguished by its yellow eye.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It\u00a0is distributed in the <strong>Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They inhabit <strong>wetlands, such as floodplains of rivers<\/strong> with large shallow swamps and pools, and deeper permanent bodies of water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Black-necked Stork:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>generally solitary and non-migratory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They can also be highly territorial, particularly when water levels fall and food becomes scarce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> It is a <strong>generalist carnivore with<\/strong> a varied diet. It feeds on fish, frogs, water birds, snakes, aquatic insects, crustaceans and mollusks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Habitat destruction, the draining of shallow wetlands, disturbance at nests, overfishing, pollution, collision with electricity wires, and hunting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN status:<\/strong> \u201cNear Threatened\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/<\/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>Khijadia Bird Sanctuary in Jamnagar district has emerged as an important breeding site for the Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Black-necked Stork:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a tall long-necked <strong>wading bird in the stork family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Adult black-necked storks have heavy bills and a dramatic combination of white and iridescent black plumage.<\/li>\n<li>The male and female birds look alike but female is distinguished by its yellow eye.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It\u00a0is distributed in the <strong>Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They inhabit <strong>wetlands, such as floodplains of rivers<\/strong> with large shallow swamps and pools, and deeper permanent bodies of water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Black-necked Stork:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>generally solitary and non-migratory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They can also be highly territorial, particularly when water levels fall and food becomes scarce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> It is a <strong>generalist carnivore with<\/strong> a varied diet. It feeds on fish, frogs, water birds, snakes, aquatic insects, crustaceans and mollusks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Habitat destruction, the draining of shallow wetlands, disturbance at nests, overfishing, pollution, collision with electricity wires, and hunting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN status:<\/strong> \u201cNear Threatened\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/khijadiya-bird-sanctuary-emerges-as-key-black-necked-stork-breeding-site-in-gujarat\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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Its source is located in the Atlas Mountains and flows into the <strong>Mediterranean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest point:<\/strong> <strong>Jebel Toubkal<\/strong> is the highest point of Morocco and is also the highest peak of the <strong>Atlas Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong>It consists of iron ore and coal, barite, manganese, lead, and zinc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/mos-jitin-prasada-to-co-chair-india-morocco-joint-commission-session\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/mos-jitin-prasada-to-co-chair-india-morocco-joint-commission-session\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/mos-jitin-prasada-to-co-chair-india-morocco-joint-commission-session\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Minister of State for Commerce and Industry is going to co-chair the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Morocco:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>Maghreb region<\/strong><strong> of North Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>Western Sahara<\/strong> to the south and <strong>Algeria to the east<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Border:<\/strong> It has coastlines on the <strong>Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> to the west and the <strong>Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> to the north.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only African country with coastlines on <strong>both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Rabat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Morocco:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Most of Morocco north of Western Sahara, particularly along the coasts, experiences a <strong>typical Mediterranean climate<\/strong>, with mild wet winters and hot dry summers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major River:<\/strong> The <strong>Mououya River<\/strong> is the most significant source of water in Morocco. 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