{"id":121646,"date":"2026-08-29T17:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T11:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=121646"},"modified":"2026-08-29T17:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T11:31:29","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-29-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-29-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 29 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_242\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 29 August 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National Test House:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a premier scientific organization which offers quality evaluation across various sectors in India.<\/li>\n<li>It works under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.<\/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=\"2404\"\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_242_2404\"\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_242_2404\"\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_242_2404\"\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_242_2404\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The National Test House (NTH) is set to host a celebration for its 115th Foundation Day at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>premier scientific organization<\/strong> of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1912<\/strong> under the then Railway Board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It is India\u2019s largest <strong>multi-location multidisciplinary industrial<\/strong> central government\u2019s <strong>testing laboratory <\/strong>dealing with almost all sorts of testing, <strong>calibration and quality evaluation<\/strong> related to industry, commerce, trade etc. as per international and national standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical Role:<\/strong> It offers <strong>technical consultancy<\/strong>, testing, calibration, and quality evaluation across various sectors, adhering to both national and international standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accreditation Role: <\/strong>It is also actively involved in supporting the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and BIS by providing technical assistance in the accreditation and standard formation activities, respectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drone certification:<\/strong> It is the pioneering governmental entity in <strong>India for drone certification.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Functions: <\/strong>Testing,\u00a0Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Testing, Organic Food Testing\u00a0and other advanced technological areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its branches are established at <strong>Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Guwahati<\/strong>, and Varanasi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Consumer Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The National Test House (NTH) is set to host a celebration for its 115th Foundation Day at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>premier scientific organization<\/strong> of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1912<\/strong> under the then Railway Board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It is India\u2019s largest <strong>multi-location multidisciplinary industrial<\/strong> central government\u2019s <strong>testing laboratory <\/strong>dealing with almost all sorts of testing, <strong>calibration and quality evaluation<\/strong> related to industry, commerce, trade etc. as per international and national standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical Role:<\/strong> It offers <strong>technical consultancy<\/strong>, testing, calibration, and quality evaluation across various sectors, adhering to both national and international standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accreditation Role: <\/strong>It is also actively involved in supporting the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and BIS by providing technical assistance in the accreditation and standard formation activities, respectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drone certification:<\/strong> It is the pioneering governmental entity in <strong>India for drone certification.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Functions: <\/strong>Testing,\u00a0Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Testing, Organic Food Testing\u00a0and other advanced technological areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its branches are established at <strong>Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, Guwahati<\/strong>, and Varanasi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Consumer Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/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\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304228&#038;reg=3&#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; 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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 Sree Narayana Guru:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>He was born into an Ezhava family and revolted against the caste system in India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He established the Sivagiri Foundation in 1930.<\/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=\"2405\"\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_242_2405\"\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_242_2405\"\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_242_2405\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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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 Prime Minister India paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sree Narayan Guru was a <strong>saint, philosopher, spiritual leader<\/strong>, and <strong>social reformer<\/strong> from<\/li>\n<li>The Guru was born into an <strong>Ezhava family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He was one of the most successful social reformers to revolt <strong>against the caste system<\/strong> in India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He demonstrated a path to social <strong>emancipation without invoking the dualism<\/strong> of the oppressed and the oppressor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurudevan<\/strong>, as he was known among his followers, led a reform movement in Kerala, revolted against the caste system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Philosophy:<\/strong> \u201c<strong>Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu<\/strong>\u201d translates to \u201c<strong>One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind\u201d<\/strong> and is a core message advocated by Shri Narayana Guru.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Works of Sree Narayana Guru:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aruvippuram Movement<\/strong> (1888): Sree Narayana <strong>Guru consecrated a Shiva idol<\/strong> at Aruvippuram, a village in present-day Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, symbolising <strong>resistance against social injustice<\/strong>, particularly the caste-based restrictions that barred lower castes from temple entry.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Established SNDP:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under the Indian Companies Act, the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) was established in 1903.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Narayana Guru served as its permanent chairman, while Kumaran Asan, a renowned poet and disciple of Guru, became its general secretary.<\/li>\n<li>The Ezhava\u2019s right to attend public schools, access to government services, and political representation were all addressed by the SNDP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Guru also led the \u2018<strong>Vaikom Satyagraha\u2019<\/strong> protest movement against caste discrimination, untouchability, and inequality.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The Sivagiri <strong>foundation was established in 1924<\/strong> by the Guru to promote virtues of cleanliness, education, devotion, agriculture, handicrafts, and trade.<\/li>\n<li>The Sivagiri pilgrimage (Sivagiri Theerthadanam), initiated by his followers, promotes values of purity, education, and organization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Literary Contributions:<\/strong> He authored several important works, including Advaitha Deepika, Atmavilasam, Daiva Dasakam, and Brahmavidya Panchakam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304121&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304121&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304121&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister India paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sree Narayan Guru was a <strong>saint, philosopher, spiritual leader<\/strong>, and <strong>social reformer<\/strong> from<\/li>\n<li>The Guru was born into an <strong>Ezhava family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He was one of the most successful social reformers to revolt <strong>against the caste system<\/strong> in India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>He demonstrated a path to social <strong>emancipation without invoking the dualism<\/strong> of the oppressed and the oppressor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurudevan<\/strong>, as he was known among his followers, led a reform movement in Kerala, revolted against the caste system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Philosophy:<\/strong> \u201c<strong>Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu<\/strong>\u201d translates to \u201c<strong>One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind\u201d<\/strong> and is a core message advocated by Shri Narayana Guru.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Works of Sree Narayana Guru:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aruvippuram Movement<\/strong> (1888): Sree Narayana <strong>Guru consecrated a Shiva idol<\/strong> at Aruvippuram, a village in present-day Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, symbolising <strong>resistance against social injustice<\/strong>, particularly the caste-based restrictions that barred lower castes from temple entry.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Established SNDP:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under the Indian Companies Act, the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) was established in 1903.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Narayana Guru served as its permanent chairman, while Kumaran Asan, a renowned poet and disciple of Guru, became its general secretary.<\/li>\n<li>The Ezhava\u2019s right to attend public schools, access to government services, and political representation were all addressed by the SNDP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Guru also led the \u2018<strong>Vaikom Satyagraha\u2019<\/strong> protest movement against caste discrimination, untouchability, and inequality.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The Sivagiri <strong>foundation was established in 1924<\/strong> by the Guru to promote virtues of cleanliness, education, devotion, agriculture, handicrafts, and trade.<\/li>\n<li>The Sivagiri pilgrimage (Sivagiri Theerthadanam), initiated by his followers, promotes values of purity, education, and organization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Literary Contributions:<\/strong> He authored several important works, including Advaitha Deepika, Atmavilasam, Daiva Dasakam, and Brahmavidya Panchakam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/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 Open General Export Licence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It enables eligible exporters to self-generate export authorisations for multiple consignments of specified defence items.<\/li>\n<li>It is a standing one-time export authorization introduced in 2019.<\/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=\"2406\"\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_242_2406\"\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_242_2406\"\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_242_2406\"\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_242_2406\"\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 Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was first <strong>time introduced in 2019,<\/strong> following demands from exporters, to make defence exports easier.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>standing one-time export authorization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It enables eligible exporters to <strong>self-generate export authorisations<\/strong> for multiple <strong>consignments of specified defence items<\/strong>, without seeking a separate authorisation for each consignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OEGL Framework:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The government <strong>has merged three existing OGEL SOPs<\/strong> covering major platforms and equipment, parts and components, and intra-company transfer of technology into a single framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> OGEL validity has been <strong>increased from two to three years<\/strong>, reducing the frequency of renewals and associated compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countries covered:<\/strong> OGEL coverage has been <strong>expanded from 41 to all countries<\/strong>, except negative\/sensitive nations and those facing UN Security Council sanctions or arms embargoes.<\/li>\n<li>A new provision facilitates Indian companies having long-term contracts or agreements with <strong>Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers<\/strong> (FOEMs).<\/li>\n<li>OGEL may be <strong>granted for eligible items and the particular FOEM<\/strong>, with validity aligned with the underlying contract or agreement, subject to prescribed conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expanded Coverage:<\/strong> The range of items covered under OGEL has been expanded, providing greater flexibility to eligible exporters.\n<ul>\n<li>The revised framework <strong>also permits civil-end-use exports of<\/strong> specified parts and components of <strong>small-calibre arms and protective equipment,<\/strong> further broadening legitimate international business opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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=2304130&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304130&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304130&#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>Recently, the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was first <strong>time introduced in 2019,<\/strong> following demands from exporters, to make defence exports easier.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>standing one-time export authorization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It enables eligible exporters to <strong>self-generate export authorisations<\/strong> for multiple <strong>consignments of specified defence items<\/strong>, without seeking a separate authorisation for each consignment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OEGL Framework:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The government <strong>has merged three existing OGEL SOPs<\/strong> covering major platforms and equipment, parts and components, and intra-company transfer of technology into a single framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> OGEL validity has been <strong>increased from two to three years<\/strong>, reducing the frequency of renewals and associated compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countries covered:<\/strong> OGEL coverage has been <strong>expanded from 41 to all countries<\/strong>, except negative\/sensitive nations and those facing UN Security Council sanctions or arms embargoes.<\/li>\n<li>A new provision facilitates Indian companies having long-term contracts or agreements with <strong>Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers<\/strong> (FOEMs).<\/li>\n<li>OGEL may be <strong>granted for eligible items and the particular FOEM<\/strong>, with validity aligned with the underlying contract or agreement, subject to prescribed conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expanded Coverage:<\/strong> The range of items covered under OGEL has been expanded, providing greater flexibility to eligible exporters.\n<ul>\n<li>The revised framework <strong>also permits civil-end-use exports of<\/strong> specified parts and components of <strong>small-calibre arms and protective equipment,<\/strong> further broadening legitimate international business opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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=2304130&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304130&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304130&#038;reg=3&#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>With reference to the Javelin Missile, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a medium-range, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/li>\n<li>It can be fired from a remote launcher mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2407\"\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_242_2407\"\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_242_2407\"\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_242_2407\"\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_242_2407\"\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, India has signed an agreement with the US to buy its Javelin anti-tank guided missile system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an American-made, <strong>medium-range, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Javelin first entered service with the <strong>US military in 1996.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors <strong>Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Javelin is a <strong>single man-portable fire-and-forget<\/strong> medium-range antitank weapon system.<\/li>\n<li>It can be fired in <strong>top or direct attack modes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It has a standard <strong>effective range of 2.5 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A single person can carry this missile system <strong>and fire it from their shoulder.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can also be <strong>fired from a remote launcher<\/strong> mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed <strong>to tackle heavily armored vehicles<\/strong> such as main battle tanks and lighter-skinned military vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>It is also effective against fortifications, bunkers and helicopters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It automatically <strong>guides itself to the target<\/strong> after launch, allowing the gunner to take cover and avoid counter fire.<\/li>\n<li>The soldiers or marines using it <strong>can reposition immediately after firing<\/strong>, or reload to \u201cengage another threat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The weapon uses <strong>an arched top-attack profile<\/strong>, climbing above its target for improved visibility, and then strikes where the armor is weakest.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/<\/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, India has signed an agreement with the US to buy its Javelin anti-tank guided missile system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an American-made, <strong>medium-range, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Javelin first entered service with the <strong>US military in 1996.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed and produced jointly by American defence majors <strong>Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Javelin is a <strong>single man-portable fire-and-forget<\/strong> medium-range antitank weapon system.<\/li>\n<li>It can be fired in <strong>top or direct attack modes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It has a standard <strong>effective range of 2.5 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A single person can carry this missile system <strong>and fire it from their shoulder.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can also be <strong>fired from a remote launcher<\/strong> mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed <strong>to tackle heavily armored vehicles<\/strong> such as main battle tanks and lighter-skinned military vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>It is also effective against fortifications, bunkers and helicopters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It automatically <strong>guides itself to the target<\/strong> after launch, allowing the gunner to take cover and avoid counter fire.<\/li>\n<li>The soldiers or marines using it <strong>can reposition immediately after firing<\/strong>, or reload to \u201cengage another threat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The weapon uses <strong>an arched top-attack profile<\/strong>, climbing above its target for improved visibility, and then strikes where the armor is weakest.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-us-javelin-missile-system-advantage-specs-10853519\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>DRR Dhan 100, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2408\"\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_242_2408\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Invasive Fish species                                             <\/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_242_2408\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. New Asteroid                                            <\/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_242_2408\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. AI technology                                            <\/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_242_2408\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Genome Edited Rice                                            <\/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>India developed two genome-edited rice varieties \u2014 DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa Rice DST1 and is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About DRR Dhan 100: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also<strong> called the Kamala variety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was developed by <strong>ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research<\/strong>, Hyderabad, from the popular Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204) variety.<\/li>\n<li>Scientists edited a gene involved in <strong>cytokinin metabolism,<\/strong> with the aim of increasing the number of grains produced by each panicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties:<\/strong> The resulting variety is said to <strong>mature about 20 days<\/strong> earlier than <strong>Samba Mahsuri<\/strong>, in <strong>around 130 days,<\/strong> and has a <strong>stronger stalk<\/strong> that is less prone to lodging, or falling over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.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>India developed two genome-edited rice varieties \u2014 DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa Rice DST1 and is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About DRR Dhan 100: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also<strong> called the Kamala variety.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was developed by <strong>ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research<\/strong>, Hyderabad, from the popular Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204) variety.<\/li>\n<li>Scientists edited a gene involved in <strong>cytokinin metabolism,<\/strong> with the aim of increasing the number of grains produced by each panicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties:<\/strong> The resulting variety is said to <strong>mature about 20 days<\/strong> earlier than <strong>Samba Mahsuri<\/strong>, in <strong>around 130 days,<\/strong> and has a <strong>stronger stalk<\/strong> that is less prone to lodging, or falling over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/blexplainer\/indias-gene-edited-rice-is-ready-for-the-fields-what-you-need-to-know\/article71359368.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>Consider the following statements regarding the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech (PRIP) Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to promote industry-academia linkage for R&amp;D to nurture our pool of scientists.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2409\"\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_242_2409\"\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_242_2409\"\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_242_2409\"\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_242_2409\"\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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the <strong>Department of Pharmaceuticals<\/strong> has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech (PRIP) Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched to transform India into a global powerhouse <strong>for R&amp;D in the Pharma MedTech sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Financial Outlay:<\/strong> \u20b95000 crores.<\/li>\n<li>The aim of the scheme is to <strong>promote industry-academia linkage for R&amp;D in<\/strong> priority areas and to inculcate the culture of quality research and nurture our pool of scientists.<\/li>\n<li>Initiatives such as <strong>MedTech Mitra and Patent Mitra<\/strong> and the online platform under the Scheme will facilitate collaboration and partnership among various stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It focuses on two components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Component A:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthening research infrastructure through establishment of <strong>Centres of Excellence (CoE<\/strong>) in the seven existing National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These CoEs would be set up in pre identified areas with a <strong>financial outlay of Rs 700 Crores.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component B:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promoting research in the pharmaceutical sector<\/strong> by encouraging research in <strong>six priority areas<\/strong> wherein financial assistance will be provided for the <strong>Industries, MSME, SME, Startups working<\/strong> with government institutes and for both in- house and academic research.<\/li>\n<li>Under this <strong>for Early Stage Projects<\/strong>, <strong>MSMEs <\/strong>and startups may apply for projects costing up <strong>to \u20b99 crore for assistance of up to \u20b95 crore. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For <strong>Later Stage Projects<\/strong>, projects of industry, MSMEs and startups costing <strong>up to \u20b9285 crore<\/strong> may apply for <strong>assistance up to \u20b9100 crore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority Areas:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>New Chemical Entity, New Biological Entity, and Phyto-pharmaceuticals\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complex generics and Biosimilars<\/li>\n<li>Precision medicine (Targeted innovative therapeutics)<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices<\/li>\n<li>Orphan Drugs\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Drug development for anti-microbial resistance (AMR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/<\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the <strong>Department of Pharmaceuticals<\/strong> has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech (PRIP) Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched to transform India into a global powerhouse <strong>for R&amp;D in the Pharma MedTech sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Financial Outlay:<\/strong> \u20b95000 crores.<\/li>\n<li>The aim of the scheme is to <strong>promote industry-academia linkage for R&amp;D in<\/strong> priority areas and to inculcate the culture of quality research and nurture our pool of scientists.<\/li>\n<li>Initiatives such as <strong>MedTech Mitra and Patent Mitra<\/strong> and the online platform under the Scheme will facilitate collaboration and partnership among various stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It focuses on two components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Component A:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthening research infrastructure through establishment of <strong>Centres of Excellence (CoE<\/strong>) in the seven existing National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These CoEs would be set up in pre identified areas with a <strong>financial outlay of Rs 700 Crores.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component B:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promoting research in the pharmaceutical sector<\/strong> by encouraging research in <strong>six priority areas<\/strong> wherein financial assistance will be provided for the <strong>Industries, MSME, SME, Startups working<\/strong> with government institutes and for both in- house and academic research.<\/li>\n<li>Under this <strong>for Early Stage Projects<\/strong>, <strong>MSMEs <\/strong>and startups may apply for projects costing up <strong>to \u20b99 crore for assistance of up to \u20b95 crore. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For <strong>Later Stage Projects<\/strong>, projects of industry, MSMEs and startups costing <strong>up to \u20b9285 crore<\/strong> may apply for <strong>assistance up to \u20b9100 crore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority Areas:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>New Chemical Entity, New Biological Entity, and Phyto-pharmaceuticals\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complex generics and Biosimilars<\/li>\n<li>Precision medicine (Targeted innovative therapeutics)<\/li>\n<li>Medical devices<\/li>\n<li>Orphan Drugs\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Drug development for anti-microbial resistance (AMR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/department-of-pharmaceuticals-announces-second-call-for-prip-scheme-applications\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the PARIVARTAN Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at replacing older buses operating in the National Capital Region (NCR) with cleaner Bharat Stage vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.<\/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=\"2410\"\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_242_2410\"\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_242_2410\"\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_242_2410\"\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_242_2410\"\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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the government has said that around one thousand five hundred beneficiaries have been registered on the PARIVARTAN scheme after its launch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PARIVARTAN (<strong>Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions<\/strong>) scheme was launched by the <strong>central government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at facilitating the <strong>replacement of older, highly polluting trucks<\/strong> and <strong>buses operating<\/strong> in the <strong>National Capital Region<\/strong> (NCR) with <strong>cleaner Bharat Stage (BS)-VI<\/strong> compliant or electric vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Ministry:<\/strong> It is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> It is funded by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)<\/li>\n<li><strong>States Covered:<\/strong> Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi issued notifications granting Motor Vehicle Tax<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentives provided under the Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Motor Vehicle Tax concessions, registration fee waivers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>5% interest subvention<\/strong> on vehicle loans,<\/li>\n<li><strong>A minimum 8% OEM discount<\/strong> on eligible new vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>Monthly fuel voucher support for eligible diesel and CNG replacement vehicles, and<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-time financial assistance<\/strong> for electric replacement vehicles and Certificate of Deposit (CoD) trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It will be implemented through an <strong>integrated digital platform<\/strong> that will seamlessly interface with <strong>VAHAN, V-Scrap, DigiELV<\/strong>, the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), participating lenders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/government-says-1500-beneficiaries-registered-under-parivartan-scheme-in-one-month\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/government-says-1500-beneficiaries-registered-under-parivartan-scheme-in-one-month\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/government-says-1500-beneficiaries-registered-under-parivartan-scheme-in-one-month\/<\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the government has said that around one thousand five hundred beneficiaries have been registered on the PARIVARTAN scheme after its launch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PARIVARTAN (<strong>Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions<\/strong>) scheme was launched by the <strong>central government.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at facilitating the <strong>replacement of older, highly polluting trucks<\/strong> and <strong>buses operating<\/strong> in the <strong>National Capital Region<\/strong> (NCR) with <strong>cleaner Bharat Stage (BS)-VI<\/strong> compliant or electric vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementing Ministry:<\/strong> It is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> It is funded by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)<\/li>\n<li><strong>States Covered:<\/strong> Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi issued notifications granting Motor Vehicle Tax<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentives provided under the Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Motor Vehicle Tax concessions, registration fee waivers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>5% interest subvention<\/strong> on vehicle loans,<\/li>\n<li><strong>A minimum 8% OEM discount<\/strong> on eligible new vehicles,<\/li>\n<li>Monthly fuel voucher support for eligible diesel and CNG replacement vehicles, and<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-time financial assistance<\/strong> for electric replacement vehicles and Certificate of Deposit (CoD) trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It will be implemented through an <strong>integrated digital platform<\/strong> that will seamlessly interface with <strong>VAHAN, V-Scrap, DigiELV<\/strong>, the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), participating lenders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/government-says-1500-beneficiaries-registered-under-parivartan-scheme-in-one-month\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/government-says-1500-beneficiaries-registered-under-parivartan-scheme-in-one-month\/\" 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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 National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a specialized Development Finance Institution in India aimed at supporting the country\u2019s infrastructure sector.<\/li>\n<li>It is regulated and supervised by RBI as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI).<\/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=\"2411\"\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_242_2411\"\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_242_2411\"\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_242_2411\"\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_242_2411\"\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 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) have signed an MoU for financing infrastructure projects with significant rural impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a specialized <strong>Development Finance Institution in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>supporting the country\u2019s infrastructure sector,<\/strong> which can significantly gain from an enabling credit flow by means of attractive instruments and channelized investment.<\/li>\n<li>NaBFID <strong>was set up in 2021<\/strong>, by an Act of the Parliament (The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021),\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> Addressing the gaps in <strong>long-term non-recourse finance<\/strong> for infrastructure development, strengthening the development of bonds and derivatives markets in India, and sustainably boosting the country\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulated by:<\/strong> It shall be regulated and <strong>supervised by RBI as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The principal idea behind the setup of NaBFID is to provide a dedicated and specialized institution focused on addressing the long-term financing needs of the infrastructure sector in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/banking\/finance\/banking\/nabard-and-nabfid-join-forces-to-fund-rural-infrastructure-projects-for-enhanced-development\/articleshow\/133562514.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/banking\/finance\/banking\/nabard-and-nabfid-join-forces-to-fund-rural-infrastructure-projects-for-enhanced-development\/articleshow\/133562514.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/banking\/finance\/banking\/nabard-and-nabfid-join-forces-to-fund-rural-infrastructure-projects-for-enhanced-development\/articleshow\/133562514.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) have signed an MoU for financing infrastructure projects with significant rural impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a specialized <strong>Development Finance Institution in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>supporting the country\u2019s infrastructure sector,<\/strong> which can significantly gain from an enabling credit flow by means of attractive instruments and channelized investment.<\/li>\n<li>NaBFID <strong>was set up in 2021<\/strong>, by an Act of the Parliament (The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021),\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> Addressing the gaps in <strong>long-term non-recourse finance<\/strong> for infrastructure development, strengthening the development of bonds and derivatives markets in India, and sustainably boosting the country\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulated by:<\/strong> It shall be regulated and <strong>supervised by RBI as an All-India Financial Institution (AIFI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The principal idea behind the setup of NaBFID is to provide a dedicated and specialized institution focused on addressing the long-term financing needs of the infrastructure sector in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/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 Kuwait:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is bounded by the Persian Gulf in the east.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Saudi Arabia and Oman.<\/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=\"2412\"\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_242_2412\"\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_242_2412\"\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_242_2412\"\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_242_2412\"\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 inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>country in Western Asia<\/strong>, situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the <strong>Persian Gulf.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>two countries<\/strong> namely <strong>Iraq<\/strong> in the north and west, and <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> in the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Border:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Persian Gulf in the east.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a member of <strong>Gulf\u00a0Cooperation Council<\/strong>, <strong>Arab League<\/strong>, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation &amp; OPEC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Kuwait City<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of <\/strong><strong>Kuwait:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Kuwait has a <strong>hyper-arid desert climate<\/strong> that is highly variable with recurrent extremes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> There are <strong>no perennial lakes or rivers<\/strong>. Instead, there are wadis or transient watercourses that end in inland basins.<\/li>\n<li>Most parts of Kuwait are covered by the <strong>Arabian Desert.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong><strong>Natural gas and petroleum<\/strong> are Kuwait&#8217;s most significant mineral resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>country in Western Asia<\/strong>, situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the <strong>Persian Gulf.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>two countries<\/strong> namely <strong>Iraq<\/strong> in the north and west, and <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong> in the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Border:<\/strong> It is bounded by the <strong>Persian Gulf in the east.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a member of <strong>Gulf\u00a0Cooperation Council<\/strong>, <strong>Arab League<\/strong>, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation &amp; OPEC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Kuwait City<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of <\/strong><strong>Kuwait:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Kuwait has a <strong>hyper-arid desert climate<\/strong> that is highly variable with recurrent extremes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> There are <strong>no perennial lakes or rivers<\/strong>. Instead, there are wadis or transient watercourses that end in inland basins.<\/li>\n<li>Most parts of Kuwait are covered by the <strong>Arabian Desert.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources: <\/strong><strong>Natural gas and petroleum<\/strong> are Kuwait&#8217;s most significant mineral resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2304285&#038;reg=3&#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 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>. 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>Sesame, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It requires an optimum temperature during its life cycle between 25 to 35 \u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>It is cultivated during Kharif in arid and semi-arid regions.<\/li>\n<li>It is the oldest indigenous oilseed crop in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2413\"\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_242_2413\"\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_242_2413\"\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_242_2413\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a pre-sowing price forecast by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) prices of good-quality black sesame are likely to rule at \u20b9140-145 a kg during the harvest season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is the <strong>oldest indigenous oilseed crop<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>It is a primordial oilseed crop since the remnants of sesame seeds were discovered at Harappa and Mohenjodaro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climate Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be cultivated up to the <strong>latitude of 1600m (India 1200 m).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Normally the optimum temperature required during its <strong>life cycle is between 25-35 \u00b0C.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If the temperature is more than 40 \u00b0C with hot winds the oil content reduces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Sesame can be grown on a <strong>wide range of soils,<\/strong> however well drained light to medium textured soils are preferred. It does best on <strong>sandy loams with adequate moisture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Semi-arid climate of Western India, Central, Eastern and Southern part of India including lower Himalayas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> It is cultivated <strong>during Kharif<\/strong> in arid and semi-arid tropics and rabi\/summer in cooler areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The crop is grown in almost all parts of the country. More than 85% production of sesame comes from <strong>West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Sesame oil is excellent from a medicinal point of view. It contains antioxidants, and it is perfect for heart patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence all three statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.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>According to a pre-sowing price forecast by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) prices of good-quality black sesame are likely to rule at \u20b9140-145 a kg during the harvest season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is the <strong>oldest indigenous oilseed crop<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n<li>It is a primordial oilseed crop since the remnants of sesame seeds were discovered at Harappa and Mohenjodaro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climate Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be cultivated up to the <strong>latitude of 1600m (India 1200 m).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Normally the optimum temperature required during its <strong>life cycle is between 25-35 \u00b0C.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If the temperature is more than 40 \u00b0C with hot winds the oil content reduces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Sesame can be grown on a <strong>wide range of soils,<\/strong> however well drained light to medium textured soils are preferred. It does best on <strong>sandy loams with adequate moisture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Semi-arid climate of Western India, Central, Eastern and Southern part of India including lower Himalayas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> It is cultivated <strong>during Kharif<\/strong> in arid and semi-arid tropics and rabi\/summer in cooler areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The crop is grown in almost all parts of the country. More than 85% production of sesame comes from <strong>West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Sesame oil is excellent from a medicinal point of view. It contains antioxidants, and it is perfect for heart patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence all three statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Coimbatore\/pre-sowing-forecast-tnau-estimates-price-of-quality-black-sesame-to-be-140-145-a-kg\/article71384970.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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