{"id":121348,"date":"2026-08-27T17:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=121348"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:54:33","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-27-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-27-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 27 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_240\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 27 August 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Neelakurinji:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a purplish flowering shrub which blooms once in 12 years.<\/li>\n<li>It is found in the high-altitude shola grassland ecosystems of southwest India.<\/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=\"2384\"\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_240_2384\"\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_240_2384\"\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_240_2384\"\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_240_2384\"\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 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has requested the National Green Tribunal to direct Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka to submit an annual plan of operation incorporating a conservation action plan for\u00a0 Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a purplish-flowering<strong> shrub which blooms once in 12 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>Acanthaceae family<\/strong> and was first scientifically described in the nineteenth century by Nees von Esenbeck.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>semelparous <\/strong>with <strong>showy synchronous blooming<\/strong> and fruiting at every 12 years at the end of the life cycle, which has been reported since 1832.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in the <strong>high-altitude shola grassland ecosystems<\/strong> of five mountain landscapes of southwest India at an elevation of 1,340\u20132,600 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Neelakurinji Flowers <strong>occur only in India,<\/strong> confined to five mountain landscapes of the Western and Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Population Distribution:<\/strong> Consists of 34 subpopulations across 14 ecoregions, with 33 in the Western Ghats and one in the Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Listed as <strong>Vulnerable under IUCN Red List<\/strong> Criteria A2c due to approximately 40% habitat loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Nilgiri Hills (Literally meaning the blue mountains), got their name from the <strong>blue flowers of Neelakurinji.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Paliyan tribes<\/strong> (in Tamil Nadu) use it as a reference to <strong>calculate their age.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> It is threatened mainly due to its fragile habitat in the montane high altitude grasslands that has been under pressure of conversion for <strong>tea and softwood plantations, and urbanization.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has requested the National Green Tribunal to direct Keralam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka to submit an annual plan of operation incorporating a conservation action plan for\u00a0 Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a purplish-flowering<strong> shrub which blooms once in 12 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>Acanthaceae family<\/strong> and was first scientifically described in the nineteenth century by Nees von Esenbeck.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>semelparous <\/strong>with <strong>showy synchronous blooming<\/strong> and fruiting at every 12 years at the end of the life cycle, which has been reported since 1832.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in the <strong>high-altitude shola grassland ecosystems<\/strong> of five mountain landscapes of southwest India at an elevation of 1,340\u20132,600 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Neelakurinji Flowers <strong>occur only in India,<\/strong> confined to five mountain landscapes of the Western and Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Population Distribution:<\/strong> Consists of 34 subpopulations across 14 ecoregions, with 33 in the Western Ghats and one in the Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Listed as <strong>Vulnerable under IUCN Red List<\/strong> Criteria A2c due to approximately 40% habitat loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Nilgiri Hills (Literally meaning the blue mountains), got their name from the <strong>blue flowers of Neelakurinji.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Paliyan tribes<\/strong> (in Tamil Nadu) use it as a reference to <strong>calculate their age.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> It is threatened mainly due to its fragile habitat in the montane high altitude grasslands that has been under pressure of conversion for <strong>tea and softwood plantations, and urbanization.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/moefcc-urges-ngt-to-direct-states-to-submit-annual-plan-of-operation-for-neelakurinji-conservation\/article71391562.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n  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Luni River                                            <\/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 Supreme Court banned any construction or development within 100 m of the Jojari River in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> It is a <strong>seasonal river which originates<\/strong> in Pandalu village of Nagaur,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong> It <strong>passes through\u00a0Jodhpur<\/strong> and <strong>merges with<\/strong> the <strong>Luni River near Balotra city.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>only right-bank tributary of the Luni River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the only branch of the Luni River which <strong>does not come from the Aravalli Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is facing severe contamination problem from <strong>industrial waste and untreated sewage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is majorly impacted by the <strong>chemical-laden water<\/strong> from Jodhpur\u2019s textile and steel industries flows into the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Supreme Court banned any construction or development within 100 m of the Jojari River in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> It is a <strong>seasonal river which originates<\/strong> in Pandalu village of Nagaur,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course:<\/strong> It <strong>passes through\u00a0Jodhpur<\/strong> and <strong>merges with<\/strong> the <strong>Luni River near Balotra city.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>only right-bank tributary of the Luni River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the only branch of the Luni River which <strong>does not come from the Aravalli Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is facing severe contamination problem from <strong>industrial waste and untreated sewage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is majorly impacted by the <strong>chemical-laden water<\/strong> from Jodhpur\u2019s textile and steel industries flows into the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajasthan\/supreme-court-bans-construction-within-100-metres-of-jojari-river-in-rajasthan\/article71383289.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Vietnam, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It shares coastline with the South China Sea to the east and south.<\/li>\n<li>It shares land borders with China and Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0drained by the Mekong River.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2386\"\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_240_2386\"\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_240_2386\"\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_240_2386\"\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_240_2386\"\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, the 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the eastern portion of mainland <strong>Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>China <\/strong>(North), and <strong>Cambodia and Laos<\/strong> (West).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It shares a border with the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> (East and South), <strong>Gulf of Thailand<\/strong> (Southwest).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Hanoi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Vietnam:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is a country of <strong>tropical lowlands<\/strong>, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It is located in <strong>the tropical zone.<\/strong> Its climate is characterized by <strong>high temperature and humidity all year round.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Plateaus:<\/strong> Moc Chau Plateau, Bac Ha Plateau, Dong Van Stone Plateau.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> <strong>Red River<\/strong> and <strong>Mekong River<\/strong> both drain into the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountain:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s principal physiographic features are the <strong>Annamese Cordillera<\/strong> which extends generally from <strong>northwest to southeast<\/strong> in central Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s highest point is <strong>Phan Xi Pang<\/strong> whose summit reaches 3,144 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is mainly abundant in <strong>antimony, phosphates, coal<\/strong>, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303414&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303414&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303414&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the 7th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the eastern portion of mainland <strong>Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>China <\/strong>(North), and <strong>Cambodia and Laos<\/strong> (West).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It shares a border with the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> (East and South), <strong>Gulf of Thailand<\/strong> (Southwest).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Hanoi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Vietnam:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is a country of <strong>tropical lowlands<\/strong>, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It is located in <strong>the tropical zone.<\/strong> Its climate is characterized by <strong>high temperature and humidity all year round.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Plateaus:<\/strong> Moc Chau Plateau, Bac Ha Plateau, Dong Van Stone Plateau.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> <strong>Red River<\/strong> and <strong>Mekong River<\/strong> both drain into the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountain:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s principal physiographic features are the <strong>Annamese Cordillera<\/strong> which extends generally from <strong>northwest to southeast<\/strong> in central Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s highest point is <strong>Phan Xi Pang<\/strong> whose summit reaches 3,144 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is mainly abundant in <strong>antimony, phosphates, coal<\/strong>, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2303414&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Small Industries Development Bank of India:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is mandated to execute the triple agenda of promotion, financing and development of the MSME sector.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarter is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2387\"\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_240_2387\"\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_240_2387\"\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_240_2387\"\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_240_2387\"\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>The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) organized a conclave of the Heads of Regional Rural Banks on expanding the SIDBI-RRB MSME Co-Lending arrangement\u00a0in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established on 2nd April, 1990<\/strong> by the Government of India under an act of the Parliament, as a wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank.<\/li>\n<li>It was delinked from IDBI on March 27, 2000.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It is mandated to serve as the <strong>Principal Financial Institution<\/strong> for executing the triple agenda of <strong>promotion, financing and development of the MSME sector<\/strong> and coordination of the functions of the various Institutions engaged in similar activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It offers direct loans and <strong>refinancing to banks and NBFCs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It promotes entrepreneurship and MSME growth.<\/li>\n<li>Provides venture capital and technology support<\/li>\n<li>Financial support to MSMEs is provided by way of\n<ul>\n<li>Indirect\/refinance to banks\/Financial Institutions for onward lending to MSMEs<\/li>\n<li>Direct finance in niche areas like risk capital, sustainable finance, receivable financing, service sector financing, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SIDBI was made responsible for administering the <strong>Small Industries Development Fund<\/strong> and the <strong>National Equity Fund<\/strong> that were administered by IDBI before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303447&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303447&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303447&#038;reg=3&#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>The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) organized a conclave of the Heads of Regional Rural Banks on expanding the SIDBI-RRB MSME Co-Lending arrangement\u00a0in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established on 2nd April, 1990<\/strong> by the Government of India under an act of the Parliament, as a wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank.<\/li>\n<li>It was delinked from IDBI on March 27, 2000.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It is mandated to serve as the <strong>Principal Financial Institution<\/strong> for executing the triple agenda of <strong>promotion, financing and development of the MSME sector<\/strong> and coordination of the functions of the various Institutions engaged in similar activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It offers direct loans and <strong>refinancing to banks and NBFCs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It promotes entrepreneurship and MSME growth.<\/li>\n<li>Provides venture capital and technology support<\/li>\n<li>Financial support to MSMEs is provided by way of\n<ul>\n<li>Indirect\/refinance to banks\/Financial Institutions for onward lending to MSMEs<\/li>\n<li>Direct finance in niche areas like risk capital, sustainable finance, receivable financing, service sector financing, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SIDBI was made responsible for administering the <strong>Small Industries Development Fund<\/strong> and the <strong>National Equity Fund<\/strong> that were administered by IDBI before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a 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                           <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Carbosulfan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an insecticide belonging to the carbamate group.<\/li>\n<li>It is characterized as a toxic and nonpersistent orange-yellow liquid.<\/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=\"2388\"\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_240_2388\"\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_240_2388\"\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_240_2388\"\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_240_2388\"\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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Central government has proposed a complete ban on Carbosulfan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>an insecticide<\/strong> belonging to the <strong>carbamate group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been used to control a <strong>range of insect pests affecting crops.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its use has been reported across several agricultural sectors, <strong>particularly in paddy, cotton and horticultural production.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>synthetic\u00a01-benzofuran<\/strong>compound and\u00a0<strong>carbamate\u00a0acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is characterized as a <strong>toxic and nonpersistent<\/strong> <strong>orange-yellow or brown viscous liquid.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>low aqueous solubility<\/strong>, is <strong>not volatile<\/strong> and, based on its chemical properties, it would not normally be expected to leach to groundwater.<\/li>\n<li>It would <strong>not normally persist in soil or water systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>rapidly metabolised to carbofuran<\/strong>, a highly toxic metabolite responsible for severe cholinesterase inhibition and acute systemic toxicity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact of Carbosulfan<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Carbosulfan is <strong>minimally irritating to the eye<\/strong>, slightly irritating to the skin and is a dermal sensitizer.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>extremely toxic to fish<\/strong> and its toxicity is mediated by the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase in the nervous system.\u00a0<\/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.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton<\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Central government has proposed a complete ban on Carbosulfan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>an insecticide<\/strong> belonging to the <strong>carbamate group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been used to control a <strong>range of insect pests affecting crops.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its use has been reported across several agricultural sectors, <strong>particularly in paddy, cotton and horticultural production.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>synthetic\u00a01-benzofuran<\/strong>compound and\u00a0<strong>carbamate\u00a0acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is characterized as a <strong>toxic and nonpersistent<\/strong> <strong>orange-yellow or brown viscous liquid.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>low aqueous solubility<\/strong>, is <strong>not volatile<\/strong> and, based on its chemical properties, it would not normally be expected to leach to groundwater.<\/li>\n<li>It would <strong>not normally persist in soil or water systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>rapidly metabolised to carbofuran<\/strong>, a highly toxic metabolite responsible for severe cholinesterase inhibition and acute systemic toxicity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact of Carbosulfan<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Carbosulfan is <strong>minimally irritating to the eye<\/strong>, slightly irritating to the skin and is a dermal sensitizer.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>extremely toxic to fish<\/strong> and its toxicity is mediated by the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase in the nervous system.\u00a0<\/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.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Aug\/25\/centre-proposes-complete-ban-on-carbosulfan-insecticide-used-for-paddy-cotton<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \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 Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at developing poverty-free, employment-rich villages equipped with assured basic amenities.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development.<\/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=\"2389\"\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_240_2389\"\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_240_2389\"\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_240_2389\"\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_240_2389\"\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 Union Rural Development Minister launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>developing poverty-free<\/strong>, <strong>employment-rich villages<\/strong> equipped with assured basic amenities.<\/li>\n<li>The pilot models will be developed in <strong>Budni block of Sehore district<\/strong> and <strong>Khategaon block of Dewas district.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To develop model villages where <strong>every family has an employment<\/strong> or livelihood opportunity, basic amenities are available and <strong>people do not have to migrate out of compulsion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Rural Development<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Mission Samriddh Gaon:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integrated Development Framework<\/strong>: Under this initiative an <strong>integrated development framework<\/strong> will be prepared <strong>at the family, gram panchayat and block levels<\/strong> in the selected areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convergence of government schemes:<\/strong> Schemes related to <strong>agriculture and rural development<\/strong>, along with <strong>health, education, employment<\/strong>, livelihoods and other basic amenities, will be brought together under the mission.<\/li>\n<li>Each family will be <strong>linked to various Central and state government schemes<\/strong> based on its needs and eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>It will also <strong>focus on identifying women farmers<\/strong>, providing them with agricultural advice and necessary information, and connecting rural women with livelihood opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/<\/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 Union Rural Development Minister launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>developing poverty-free<\/strong>, <strong>employment-rich villages<\/strong> equipped with assured basic amenities.<\/li>\n<li>The pilot models will be developed in <strong>Budni block of Sehore district<\/strong> and <strong>Khategaon block of Dewas district.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To develop model villages where <strong>every family has an employment<\/strong> or livelihood opportunity, basic amenities are available and <strong>people do not have to migrate out of compulsion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Rural Development<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Mission Samriddh Gaon:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integrated Development Framework<\/strong>: Under this initiative an <strong>integrated development framework<\/strong> will be prepared <strong>at the family, gram panchayat and block levels<\/strong> in the selected areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Convergence of government schemes:<\/strong> Schemes related to <strong>agriculture and rural development<\/strong>, along with <strong>health, education, employment<\/strong>, livelihoods and other basic amenities, will be brought together under the mission.<\/li>\n<li>Each family will be <strong>linked to various Central and state government schemes<\/strong> based on its needs and eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>It will also <strong>focus on identifying women farmers<\/strong>, providing them with agricultural advice and necessary information, and connecting rural women with livelihood opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/mission-samriddh-gaon-aims-to-create-poverty-free-employment-rich-villages-chouhan\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                   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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Military Combat Parachute System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.<\/li>\n<li>It features a lower rate of descent and superior steering capabilities.<\/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=\"2390\"\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_240_2390\"\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_240_2390\"\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_240_2390\"\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_240_2390\"\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 Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at 22,000 feet in one of the world\u2019s highest-altitude drop zones in Nyoma, Ladakh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is indigenously developed by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation <\/strong>(DRDO).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organizations involved:<\/strong> It has been designed by <strong>DRDO\u2019s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment<\/strong>, Agra, and <strong>Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory<\/strong>, Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Military Combat Parachute System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has successfully undergone a <strong>combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces <strong>capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of several enhanced tactical features, including a <strong>lower rate of descent<\/strong> and superior steering capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>The system has compatibility with <strong>Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables <strong>paratroopers to safely exit aircraft, deploy<\/strong> parachutes at predetermined altitudes, navigate accurately, and land at designated zones.<\/li>\n<li>It has opened doors for induction of Indigenous parachute systems.<\/li>\n<li>This will also <strong>reduce dependency on other<\/strong> nations for its serviceability during times of conflict and war.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/india\/2026\/Aug\/26\/drdo-successfully-tests-high-altitude-combat-parachute-system-at-22000-feet-in-ladakh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/india\/2026\/Aug\/26\/drdo-successfully-tests-high-altitude-combat-parachute-system-at-22000-feet-in-ladakh\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/india\/2026\/Aug\/26\/drdo-successfully-tests-high-altitude-combat-parachute-system-at-22000-feet-in-ladakh<\/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 Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at 22,000 feet in one of the world\u2019s highest-altitude drop zones in Nyoma, Ladakh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is indigenously developed by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation <\/strong>(DRDO).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organizations involved:<\/strong> It has been designed by <strong>DRDO\u2019s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment<\/strong>, Agra, and <strong>Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory<\/strong>, Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Military Combat Parachute System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has successfully undergone a <strong>combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces <strong>capable of deployment above 25,000 feet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of several enhanced tactical features, including a <strong>lower rate of descent<\/strong> and superior steering capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>The system has compatibility with <strong>Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables <strong>paratroopers to safely exit aircraft, deploy<\/strong> parachutes at predetermined altitudes, navigate accurately, and land at designated zones.<\/li>\n<li>It has opened doors for induction of Indigenous parachute systems.<\/li>\n<li>This will also <strong>reduce dependency on other<\/strong> nations for its serviceability during times of conflict and war.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/india\/2026\/Aug\/26\/drdo-successfully-tests-high-altitude-combat-parachute-system-at-22000-feet-in-ladakh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/amp\/story\/india\/2026\/Aug\/26\/drdo-successfully-tests-high-altitude-combat-parachute-system-at-22000-feet-in-ladakh\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to the gut microbiome, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a community of microorganisms which includes bacteria, viruses, fungi and\u00a0parasites residing in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/li>\n<li>It is acquired only during the infant stage through breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<li>It can synthesise several vitamins that are crucial for human health.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2391\"\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_240_2391\"\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_240_2391\"\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_240_2391\"\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_240_2391\"\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>Scientists designed a study to understand how changing lifestyles influence the gut microbiome across different cultural, dietary, and ecological settings and to generate a comprehensive microbiome resource representing the diversity of South Asia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>community of microorganisms which includes bacteria, viruses, fungi and\u00a0parasites<\/strong> residing in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/li>\n<li>It plays a crucial role in <strong>digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunomodulation<\/strong>, while also maintaining a symbiotic relationship with the host.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human acquire Gut microbiome through<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Initially acquired during infant stage <strong>during\u00a0vaginal delivery\u00a0or\u00a0breastfeeding.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Later <strong>diet and other environmental exposures<\/strong> <strong>introduce new microbes to human\u2019s biome.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Functions of <\/strong><strong>Gut microbiome:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digestion and Nutrient Extraction:<\/strong> The gut microbiota exists symbiotically within the human digestive system and helps support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gut Barrier:<\/strong> They help <strong>maintain your gut barrier,<\/strong> keeping the bacteria and bacterial toxins inside from escaping into your bloodstream.<\/li>\n<li>They also have <strong>anti-inflammatory properties to gut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Synthesis of Essential Vitamins:<\/strong> It can synthesise several vitamins that are crucial for human health.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists designed a study to understand how changing lifestyles influence the gut microbiome across different cultural, dietary, and ecological settings and to generate a comprehensive microbiome resource representing the diversity of South Asia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>community of microorganisms which includes bacteria, viruses, fungi and\u00a0parasites<\/strong> residing in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/li>\n<li>It plays a crucial role in <strong>digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunomodulation<\/strong>, while also maintaining a symbiotic relationship with the host.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human acquire Gut microbiome through<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Initially acquired during infant stage <strong>during\u00a0vaginal delivery\u00a0or\u00a0breastfeeding.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Later <strong>diet and other environmental exposures<\/strong> <strong>introduce new microbes to human\u2019s biome.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Functions of <\/strong><strong>Gut microbiome:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digestion and Nutrient Extraction:<\/strong> The gut microbiota exists symbiotically within the human digestive system and helps support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gut Barrier:<\/strong> They help <strong>maintain your gut barrier,<\/strong> keeping the bacteria and bacterial toxins inside from escaping into your bloodstream.<\/li>\n<li>They also have <strong>anti-inflammatory properties to gut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Synthesis of Essential Vitamins:<\/strong> It can synthesise several vitamins that are crucial for human health.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2303170&#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                                  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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 Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is nestled at the junction of the Eastern and the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.<\/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=\"2392\"\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_240_2392\"\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_240_2392\"\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_240_2392\"\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_240_2392\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The forest department has resolved the drinking water crisis that had persisted for decades in a tribal hamlet within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) in Erode district, under the &#8216;Project Elephant&#8217; scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is nestled at the junction of <strong>the Eastern and the Western Ghats<\/strong> <strong>in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is contiguous with the <strong>Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka), and BR Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> (Karnataka).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is hilly and undulating with altitude ranging between 750 m and 1649 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It mainly has <strong>subtropical and dry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Some of the prominent rivers in the region include <strong>the Bhavani, Moyar, and Noyyal rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Communities:<\/strong> It is home to several indigenous tribal communities<strong>, including the Irula and Kurumba tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It consists of sout<strong>hern tropical dry thorn forests, mixed deciduous forests, semi-evergreen forest<\/strong>s, and riparian forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It <strong>includes teak, sandalwood, bamboo, Terminalia<\/strong>, and Albizia, alongside medicinal plants and shrubs that support both wildlife and local communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The major species are Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Sloth bear, Gaur, Black Buck, Spotted deer, Wild boar, Black napped hare, Common langur Nilgiri langur, Striped neck mongoose, and Bonnet macaque.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant<\/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 forest department has resolved the drinking water crisis that had persisted for decades in a tribal hamlet within the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) in Erode district, under the &#8216;Project Elephant&#8217; scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is nestled at the junction of <strong>the Eastern and the Western Ghats<\/strong> <strong>in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is contiguous with the <strong>Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Bandipur Tiger Reserve (Karnataka), and BR Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> (Karnataka).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is hilly and undulating with altitude ranging between 750 m and 1649 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It mainly has <strong>subtropical and dry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Some of the prominent rivers in the region include <strong>the Bhavani, Moyar, and Noyyal rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Communities:<\/strong> It is home to several indigenous tribal communities<strong>, including the Irula and Kurumba tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It consists of sout<strong>hern tropical dry thorn forests, mixed deciduous forests, semi-evergreen forest<\/strong>s, and riparian forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It <strong>includes teak, sandalwood, bamboo, Terminalia<\/strong>, and Albizia, alongside medicinal plants and shrubs that support both wildlife and local communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The major species are Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Sloth bear, Gaur, Black Buck, Spotted deer, Wild boar, Black napped hare, Common langur Nilgiri langur, Striped neck mongoose, and Bonnet macaque.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Aug\/26\/decades-long-water-crisis-at-tribal-hamlet-finally-resolved-under-project-elephant<\/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>Ammannia telanganensis, recently in the news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2393\"\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_240_2393\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Gecko                                             <\/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_240_2393\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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