{"id":122648,"date":"2026-09-03T16:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=122648"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:54:32","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-3-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-3-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 3 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_246\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 3 September 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Fulvous Whistling Duck:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a large, goose-like bird endemic to the Eastern Himalayas.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/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=\"2444\"\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_246_2444\"\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_246_2444\"\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_246_2444\"\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_246_2444\"\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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A flock of more than 30 Fulvous whistling ducks, a species rarely recorded in Kerala, has been recently spotted at the Venjali wetlands in Malappuram district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Fulvous Whistling Duck:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Fulvous whistling duck, also known as the fulvous tree duck, is a <strong>large, goose-like bird<\/strong> characterized by its <strong>long legs and neck. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Dendrocygna bicolor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the most <strong>widely distributed<\/strong> species of waterfowl in the world, occurring mostly in <strong>tropical and subtropical regions<\/strong> but <strong>also in temperate areas of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In India, <\/strong>the bird is more commonly found in the<strong> wetlands of Assam<\/strong> and other <strong>northeastern States. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It prefers <strong>shallow wetlands<\/strong> with plenty of tall grass and other vegetation.<\/li>\n<li>It can be found in freshwater lakes, seasonal freshwater pools, slow-flowing streams, marshy areas, swamps in open flat terrain, flooded grasslands, and very frequently in areas of wet rice cultivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These ducks measure 45 to 55 cm in length and weigh 500 to 1,000 grams.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>male <\/strong>ducks are <strong>slightly larger than the females. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They have <strong>reddish brown plumage. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The upper tail-coverts are whitish. They have whitish stripes on the flanks.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>distinctive crescent white band across the black tail<\/strong> can be seen during flight.<\/li>\n<li>The legs are long with a bluish-grey tinge.<\/li>\n<li>The bill is grey in color.<\/li>\n<li>These ducks are notable for their <strong>distinctive squealing sounds when taking off <\/strong>and their <strong>loud, shrill whistles during flight. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/rare-fulvous-whistling-duck-spotted-in-keralams-malappuram\/article71420168.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/rare-fulvous-whistling-duck-spotted-in-keralams-malappuram\/article71420168.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A flock of more than 30 Fulvous whistling ducks, a species rarely recorded in Kerala, has been recently spotted at the Venjali wetlands in Malappuram district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Fulvous Whistling Duck:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Fulvous whistling duck, also known as the fulvous tree duck, is a <strong>large, goose-like bird<\/strong> characterized by its <strong>long legs and neck. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Dendrocygna bicolor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the most <strong>widely distributed<\/strong> species of waterfowl in the world, occurring mostly in <strong>tropical and subtropical regions<\/strong> but <strong>also in temperate areas of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In India, <\/strong>the bird is more commonly found in the<strong> wetlands of Assam<\/strong> and other <strong>northeastern States. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It prefers <strong>shallow wetlands<\/strong> with plenty of tall grass and other vegetation.<\/li>\n<li>It can be found in freshwater lakes, seasonal freshwater pools, slow-flowing streams, marshy areas, swamps in open flat terrain, flooded grasslands, and very frequently in areas of wet rice cultivation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These ducks measure 45 to 55 cm in length and weigh 500 to 1,000 grams.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>male <\/strong>ducks are <strong>slightly larger than the females. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They have <strong>reddish brown plumage. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The upper tail-coverts are whitish. They have whitish stripes on the flanks.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>distinctive crescent white band across the black tail<\/strong> can be seen during flight.<\/li>\n<li>The legs are long with a bluish-grey tinge.<\/li>\n<li>The bill is grey in color.<\/li>\n<li>These ducks are notable for their <strong>distinctive squealing sounds when taking off <\/strong>and their <strong>loud, shrill whistles during flight. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/rare-fulvous-whistling-duck-spotted-in-keralams-malappuram\/article71420168.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/rare-fulvous-whistling-duck-spotted-in-keralams-malappuram\/article71420168.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/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>Ponnaniyar River is a tributary of which major river?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2445\"\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_246_2445\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Krishna River                                            <\/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_246_2445\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Narmada River                                            <\/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_246_2445\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Kaveri River                                            <\/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_246_2445\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mahanadi River                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A long-pending demand of farmers to divert surplus Cauvery water from Mayanur barrage to the Ponnaniyar dam in Manapparai is likely to fructify soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ponnaniyar Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Kadavur hill region of Karur district, <strong>Tamil Nadu,<\/strong> near Pooncholai village.<\/li>\n<li>Built <strong>between the Perumalmalai and Semmalai mountains in 1976<\/strong>, the Ponnaniyar dam has its downstream in the Trichy district.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is built <strong>across the Ponnaniyar River,<\/strong> which is a<strong> tributary of the Kaveri <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The dam is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong> with a height of 59 meters and a length of 310 meters.<\/li>\n<li>The catchment area is spread over 33.60 sq miles. The dam has a storage capacity of 120 million cubic feet (mcft).<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>principal purpose<\/strong> is <strong>irrigation<\/strong>. The reservoir is important for agricultural lands in the surrounding region.<\/li>\n<li>The dam&#8217;s water also supplies the nearby towns and villages, ensuring a regular supply of drinking water for the people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dense forests,<\/strong> home to various wildlife, such as elephants, gaurs, sloth bears, sambar deer, and several species of birds and reptiles, surround the dam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Sep\/02\/solar-powered-motors-may-pump-cauvery-water-to-ponnaniyar-dam\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Sep\/02\/solar-powered-motors-may-pump-cauvery-water-to-ponnaniyar-dam<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A long-pending demand of farmers to divert surplus Cauvery water from Mayanur barrage to the Ponnaniyar dam in Manapparai is likely to fructify soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ponnaniyar Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Kadavur hill region of Karur district, <strong>Tamil Nadu,<\/strong> near Pooncholai village.<\/li>\n<li>Built <strong>between the Perumalmalai and Semmalai mountains in 1976<\/strong>, the Ponnaniyar dam has its downstream in the Trichy district.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is built <strong>across the Ponnaniyar River,<\/strong> which is a<strong> tributary of the Kaveri <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The dam is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong> with a height of 59 meters and a length of 310 meters.<\/li>\n<li>The catchment area is spread over 33.60 sq miles. The dam has a storage capacity of 120 million cubic feet (mcft).<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>principal purpose<\/strong> is <strong>irrigation<\/strong>. The reservoir is important for agricultural lands in the surrounding region.<\/li>\n<li>The dam&#8217;s water also supplies the nearby towns and villages, ensuring a regular supply of drinking water for the people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dense forests,<\/strong> home to various wildlife, such as elephants, gaurs, sloth bears, sambar deer, and several species of birds and reptiles, surround the dam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Sep\/02\/solar-powered-motors-may-pump-cauvery-water-to-ponnaniyar-dam\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Sep\/02\/solar-powered-motors-may-pump-cauvery-water-to-ponnaniyar-dam<\/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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which one of the following best describes Sepsis?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2446\"\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_246_2446\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A viral disease that primarily affects the respiratory system.                                            <\/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_246_2446\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A life-threatening condition caused by an extreme immune response to an infection.                                            <\/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_246_2446\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A metabolic disorder resulting from excessive inflammation in the digestive system.                                            <\/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_246_2446\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A fungal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A global study recently finds that antimicrobial resistance in children is rising, undermining life-saving antibiotics for infections like sepsis and pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sepsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis is a <strong>life-threatening condition<\/strong> that happens when the <strong>body\u2019s immune system<\/strong> has an <strong>extreme response to an infection<\/strong>, causing <strong>organ dysfunction.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The body\u2019s reaction causes<strong> damage to its own tissues and organs,<\/strong> and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and sometimes death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis happens <strong>when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction <\/strong>throughout your body.<\/li>\n<li>Sepsis is <strong>usually caused by bacterial infections<\/strong> but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites, or fungi.<\/li>\n<li>The infections are <strong>often in the lungs, stomach, kidneys,<\/strong> or <strong>bladder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s <strong>possible <\/strong>for sepsis <strong>to begin with a small cut that gets infected<\/strong> or with an infection that develops after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, sepsis can occur in people who didn&#8217;t even know that they had an infection.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant, or have other health problems are at higher risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis can cause one or more of these symptoms:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid breathing and heart rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusion <\/strong>or disorientation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extreme pain <\/strong>or discomfort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fever<\/strong>, shivering, or feeling very cold<\/li>\n<li>Clammy or sweaty skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe cases <\/strong>of sepsis can lead to<strong> septic shock, <\/strong>where your <strong>blood pressure drops to a dangerous level <\/strong>and <strong>multiple organs can fail.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is very important to get treatment right away. Treatment usually includes:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antibiotics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining blood flow to organs. This may involve getting oxygen and intravenous (IV) fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Treating the source of the infection.<\/li>\n<li>If needed, medicines to increase blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>In serious cases,<\/strong> you might need <strong>kidney dialysis<\/strong> or a breathing tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some people need surgery<\/strong> to remove tissue damaged by the infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/antimicrobial-resistance-in-children-rises-globally-threatening-life-saving-antibiotics-finds-study#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/antimicrobial-resistance-in-children-rises-globally-threatening-life-saving-antibiotics-finds-study#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A global study recently finds that antimicrobial resistance in children is rising, undermining life-saving antibiotics for infections like sepsis and pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sepsis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis is a <strong>life-threatening condition<\/strong> that happens when the <strong>body\u2019s immune system<\/strong> has an <strong>extreme response to an infection<\/strong>, causing <strong>organ dysfunction.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The body\u2019s reaction causes<strong> damage to its own tissues and organs,<\/strong> and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure, and sometimes death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis happens <strong>when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction <\/strong>throughout your body.<\/li>\n<li>Sepsis is <strong>usually caused by bacterial infections<\/strong> but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites, or fungi.<\/li>\n<li>The infections are <strong>often in the lungs, stomach, kidneys,<\/strong> or <strong>bladder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s <strong>possible <\/strong>for sepsis <strong>to begin with a small cut that gets infected<\/strong> or with an infection that develops after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes, sepsis can occur in people who didn&#8217;t even know that they had an infection.<\/li>\n<li>It can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant, or have other health problems are at higher risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sepsis can cause one or more of these symptoms:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid breathing and heart rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusion <\/strong>or disorientation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extreme pain <\/strong>or discomfort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fever<\/strong>, shivering, or feeling very cold<\/li>\n<li>Clammy or sweaty skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe cases <\/strong>of sepsis can lead to<strong> septic shock, <\/strong>where your <strong>blood pressure drops to a dangerous level <\/strong>and <strong>multiple organs can fail.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is very important to get treatment right away. Treatment usually includes:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antibiotics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining blood flow to organs. This may involve getting oxygen and intravenous (IV) fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Treating the source of the infection.<\/li>\n<li>If needed, medicines to increase blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>In serious cases,<\/strong> you might need <strong>kidney dialysis<\/strong> or a breathing tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some people need surgery<\/strong> to remove tissue damaged by the infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/antimicrobial-resistance-in-children-rises-globally-threatening-life-saving-antibiotics-finds-study#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/antimicrobial-resistance-in-children-rises-globally-threatening-life-saving-antibiotics-finds-study#google_vignette<\/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>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Uparkot Fort, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2447\"\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_246_2447\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rajasthan                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_246_2447\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_246_2447\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Gujarat                                            <\/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_246_2447\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the festival season, Junagadh\u2019s Uparkot Fort has remained closed to visitors for the third consecutive day after a leopard was spotted inside the historic premises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Uparkot Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an ancient fort located in the city of <strong>Junagadh <\/strong>in <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is strategically perched at the f<strong>oothills of Girnar Hill.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>This ancient fort is believed to have been <strong>built in 319 BC <\/strong>by the <strong>Mauryan emperor Chandragupta<\/strong>, though it has been extended many times.<\/li>\n<li>It has been<strong> inhabited continuously for over 2,000 years. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort was <strong>known previously <\/strong>as the<strong> Revath Nagri. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s been <strong>besieged 16 times,<\/strong> and legend has it that the fort once withstood a 12-year siege.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The fort covers an area of around 70 acres and is <strong>surrounded by a wall<\/strong> that is <strong>over 20 meters high<\/strong> in some places.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Indo-Gothic-designed fort <\/strong>has three entries that give way to an ancient Torana. This is a pedestal of sorts, used for auspicious Jain, Hindu, and Buddhist ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>One of the most famous attractions of Uparkot Fort is the <strong>Buddhist caves<\/strong>, which were carved out of the rock by Buddhist monks around the <strong>2nd century BCE. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These caves are adorned with beautiful <strong>carvings and inscriptions<\/strong> and are considered to be some of the <strong>oldest surviving Buddhist caves in India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is also<strong> an ancient mosque, a 15th-century Jama Masjid,<\/strong> which also houses the<strong> tomb of Nuri Shah<\/strong> in proximity.<\/li>\n<li>The fort also encloses a couple of <strong>temples <\/strong>and even <strong>two stepwells<\/strong> called Adi Chadi, or the Adi Kavi Wav, and the Navghan Kuvo.<\/li>\n<li>A<strong> huge cannon <\/strong>of more than fifteen feet is located on the grounds. This is said to have been <strong>made in Egypt in 1531. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Uparkot Fort also has a <strong>square lake<\/strong> in its premises, called the <strong>Nawabi Lake.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Besides, this vast fort also houses a moat that is at least 300 feet deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhaskarenglish.in\/local\/gujarat\/news\/uparkot-fort-junagadh-closed-leopard-sighting-cctv-footage-138908620.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bhaskarenglish.in\/local\/gujarat\/news\/uparkot-fort-junagadh-closed-leopard-sighting-cctv-footage-138908620.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Purse Seine Fishing, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is used to target dense schools of single-species deep-sea fish.<\/li>\n<li>It is generally considered to be an efficient form of fishing.<\/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=\"2448\"\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_246_2448\"\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_246_2448\"\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_246_2448\"\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_246_2448\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court recently observed the Union and State Governments must abide by the principle of cooperative federalism to ensure effective implementation of the regulatory framework governing purse seine fishing in India&#8217;s EEZ and territorial waters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Purse Seine Fishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purse seines are used in the <strong>open ocean <\/strong>to <strong>target dense schools of single-species pelagic (midwater) fish species<\/strong> of various sizes.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pelagic fish<\/strong> are those that swim in the <strong>water column of the open ocean<\/strong>, up to approximately <strong>600 feet deep. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A<strong> purse seine <\/strong>is a <strong>huge wall of netting <\/strong>that is <strong>set in a circle around a school of fish. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Once the fish school is encircled,<\/strong> the <strong>net is closed underneath the school <\/strong>by <strong>hauling the purse line at the bottom <\/strong>of the net, which is called \u201c<strong>pursing<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>As the volume of the net becomes smaller, the fish become more concentrated, and the <strong>catch is harvested <\/strong>by either <strong>hauling the net aboard <\/strong>or <strong>bringing it alongside the vessel. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A purse seine net can be more than 2000 metres in length and reach around 200 metres in depth.<\/li>\n<li>The size can vary depending on the vessel they are deployed from, the size of the mesh, and the target species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Purse-seine fishing in open water is generally <strong>considered to be an efficient <\/strong>form of fishing.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>no contact with the seabed<\/strong> and can have l<strong>ow levels of bycatch <\/strong>(accidental catch of unwanted species).<\/li>\n<li>It can also be <strong>used to catch fish congregating around fish aggregating devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is it banned in some states?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In some States, it is <strong>linked to concerns <\/strong>about the<strong> decreasing stock of small, pelagic shoaling fish <\/strong>such as sardines, mackerel, anchovies, and trevally on the western coasts.<\/li>\n<li>Because this fishing method <strong>uses a wide net to draw in not only the targeted fish but also at-risk varieties<\/strong>, including turtles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fishing is a State subject,<\/strong> and the management plan for marine fisheries in territorial waters is the job of the states (Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currently, bans on purse seine fishing<\/strong> are implemented in the <strong>territorial waters of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Odisha, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong> up to 12 nautical miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/top-stories\/supreme-court-calls-for-cooperative-federalism-between-centre-tamil-nadu-in-regulating-purse-seine-fishing-548348\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/top-stories\/supreme-court-calls-for-cooperative-federalism-between-centre-tamil-nadu-in-regulating-purse-seine-fishing-548348<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court recently observed the Union and State Governments must abide by the principle of cooperative federalism to ensure effective implementation of the regulatory framework governing purse seine fishing in India&#8217;s EEZ and territorial waters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Purse Seine Fishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purse seines are used in the <strong>open ocean <\/strong>to <strong>target dense schools of single-species pelagic (midwater) fish species<\/strong> of various sizes.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pelagic fish<\/strong> are those that swim in the <strong>water column of the open ocean<\/strong>, up to approximately <strong>600 feet deep. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A<strong> purse seine <\/strong>is a <strong>huge wall of netting <\/strong>that is <strong>set in a circle around a school of fish. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Once the fish school is encircled,<\/strong> the <strong>net is closed underneath the school <\/strong>by <strong>hauling the purse line at the bottom <\/strong>of the net, which is called \u201c<strong>pursing<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>As the volume of the net becomes smaller, the fish become more concentrated, and the <strong>catch is harvested <\/strong>by either <strong>hauling the net aboard <\/strong>or <strong>bringing it alongside the vessel. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A purse seine net can be more than 2000 metres in length and reach around 200 metres in depth.<\/li>\n<li>The size can vary depending on the vessel they are deployed from, the size of the mesh, and the target species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Purse-seine fishing in open water is generally <strong>considered to be an efficient <\/strong>form of fishing.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>no contact with the seabed<\/strong> and can have l<strong>ow levels of bycatch <\/strong>(accidental catch of unwanted species).<\/li>\n<li>It can also be <strong>used to catch fish congregating around fish aggregating devices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is it banned in some states?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In some States, it is <strong>linked to concerns <\/strong>about the<strong> decreasing stock of small, pelagic shoaling fish <\/strong>such as sardines, mackerel, anchovies, and trevally on the western coasts.<\/li>\n<li>Because this fishing method <strong>uses a wide net to draw in not only the targeted fish but also at-risk varieties<\/strong>, including turtles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fishing is a State subject,<\/strong> and the management plan for marine fisheries in territorial waters is the job of the states (Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currently, bans on purse seine fishing<\/strong> are implemented in the <strong>territorial waters of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Odisha, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/strong> up to 12 nautical miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/top-stories\/supreme-court-calls-for-cooperative-federalism-between-centre-tamil-nadu-in-regulating-purse-seine-fishing-548348\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/top-stories\/supreme-court-calls-for-cooperative-federalism-between-centre-tamil-nadu-in-regulating-purse-seine-fishing-548348<\/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                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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 Cold Allodynia:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a nerve-related pain condition in which mild cold triggers intense burning or freezing sensations.<\/li>\n<li>It can be triggered by certain cancer treatments which affects nerve function.<\/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=\"2449\"\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_246_2449\"\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_246_2449\"\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_246_2449\"\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_246_2449\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A team of researchers have identified the \u201cbrain circuit\u201d that involves the sensations associated with a certain side effect of\u00a0chemotherapy\u00a0known as \u201ccold allodynia\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Cold Allodynia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>nerve-related pain condition<\/strong> where even mild cold triggers intense burning or freezing sensations.<\/li>\n<li>It is a condition in which the sufferer may feel pain or distress from even a regular level of cold temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms: <\/strong>It includes sharp, <strong>burning pain, tingling, and pins-and-needles sensations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical causes include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong>: It can injure peripheral nerves, <strong>leading to diabetic neuropathy<\/strong>, which may include cold allodynia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy:<\/strong> Certain cancer treatments affect nerve function and can cause painful cold sensitivity. Especially when oxaliplatin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug that contains platinum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infections:<\/strong> Viral infections (e.g., shingles) can inflame nerves, sometimes causing persistent neuropathic pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune Diseases:<\/strong> Conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can target the nervous system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Deficiencies:<\/strong> Lack of B vitamins, particularly B12, can impair nerve health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatments:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines: Pregabalin, gabapentin, or duloxetine <\/strong>target nerve pain pathways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topical treatments<\/strong>: <strong>Lidocaine or capsaicin<\/strong> creams can desensitize skin receptors and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong> Keep feet warm wear insulated socks and shoes. Use heated flooring pads or warm water soaks (avoid extremes of temperature).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative Therapies: <\/strong>Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)<br \/>\nDelivers mild electrical currents to block pain pathways.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A team of researchers have identified the \u201cbrain circuit\u201d that involves the sensations associated with a certain side effect of\u00a0chemotherapy\u00a0known as \u201ccold allodynia\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Cold Allodynia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>nerve-related pain condition<\/strong> where even mild cold triggers intense burning or freezing sensations.<\/li>\n<li>It is a condition in which the sufferer may feel pain or distress from even a regular level of cold temperatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms: <\/strong>It includes sharp, <strong>burning pain, tingling, and pins-and-needles sensations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical causes include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong>: It can injure peripheral nerves, <strong>leading to diabetic neuropathy<\/strong>, which may include cold allodynia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy:<\/strong> Certain cancer treatments affect nerve function and can cause painful cold sensitivity. Especially when oxaliplatin, a commonly used chemotherapy drug that contains platinum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infections:<\/strong> Viral infections (e.g., shingles) can inflame nerves, sometimes causing persistent neuropathic pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune Diseases:<\/strong> Conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can target the nervous system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutritional Deficiencies:<\/strong> Lack of B vitamins, particularly B12, can impair nerve health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatments:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines: Pregabalin, gabapentin, or duloxetine <\/strong>target nerve pain pathways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topical treatments<\/strong>: <strong>Lidocaine or capsaicin<\/strong> creams can desensitize skin receptors and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong> Keep feet warm wear insulated socks and shoes. Use heated flooring pads or warm water soaks (avoid extremes of temperature).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative Therapies: <\/strong>Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)<br \/>\nDelivers mild electrical currents to block pain pathways.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/cold-allodynia-iisc-brain-circuit-chemotherapy-pain-10858970\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Pacific Islands Forum:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a political and economic organization which has vision to create resilient Pacific region of peace and security.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarters is located in Suva, Fiji.<\/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=\"2450\"\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_246_2450\"\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_246_2450\"\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_246_2450\"\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_246_2450\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India reaffirmed commitment to deeper partnership with Pacific Island countries during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders\u2019 Meeting in Koror, Palau.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Pacific Islands Forum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1971.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the region&#8217;s top <strong>political and economic organisation<\/strong>, with <strong>18 members<\/strong> across the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision: <\/strong>To create <strong>resilient Pacific region of peace,<\/strong> harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, that ensures all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy and productive lives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Naoero, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Suva, Fiji<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Meetings:<\/strong> The annual Forum meetings are <strong>chaired by<\/strong> the <strong>Head of Government of the Host Country,<\/strong> who remains as the\u00a0<strong>Forum Chair\u00a0until the next meeting.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key areas of focus of PIF:<\/strong> It includes <strong>regional security, economic development<\/strong>, climate change, ocean governance, and strengthening regionalism under the <strong>2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/<\/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, India reaffirmed commitment to deeper partnership with Pacific Island countries during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders\u2019 Meeting in Koror, Palau.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Pacific Islands Forum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1971.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the region&#8217;s top <strong>political and economic organisation<\/strong>, with <strong>18 members<\/strong> across the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision: <\/strong>To create <strong>resilient Pacific region of peace,<\/strong> harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, that ensures all Pacific peoples can lead free, healthy and productive lives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Naoero, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Suva, Fiji<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Meetings:<\/strong> The annual Forum meetings are <strong>chaired by<\/strong> the <strong>Head of Government of the Host Country,<\/strong> who remains as the\u00a0<strong>Forum Chair\u00a0until the next meeting.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key areas of focus of PIF:<\/strong> It includes <strong>regional security, economic development<\/strong>, climate change, ocean governance, and strengthening regionalism under the <strong>2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/india-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-partnership-with-pacific-island-countries\/<\/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\" 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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 Districts as Export Hubs Initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at identifying products and services with global potential and connecting local producers with international markets.<\/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=\"2451\"\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_246_2451\"\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_246_2451\"\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_246_2451\"\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_246_2451\"\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 Districts as Export Hubs initiative marks a shift in India&#8217;s export strategy from concentrating growth in a few industrial centres to unlocking the potential of every district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Districts as Export Hubs Initiative:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed <strong>at identifying products and services<\/strong> with global potential and connecting local producers with international markets.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the <strong>Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this initiative, the <strong>export promotion activities are being decentralised<\/strong> to make the districts active stakeholders in boosting export growth of the identified products and services from the districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>DEH runs on a <strong>layered system of<\/strong> coordination between the <strong>Centre, States and districts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Department of Commerce<\/strong> provides overall policy direction, while the DGFT anchors implementation, facilitates stakeholder coordination and monitors progress.\n<ul>\n<li>At the State level,\u00a0<strong>State Export Promotion Committees<\/strong> (SEPCs)\u00a0guide implementation and ensure convergence across departments.<\/li>\n<li>At the <strong>district level,\u00a0District Export Promotion Committees<\/strong> (DEPCs), identify export opportunities, resolve local challenges and coordinate with industry, exporters and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A key responsibility of the <strong>DEPCs is preparing\u00a0District Export Action Plans<\/strong> (DEAPs). These plans map products and services with export potential, assess infrastructure and logistics, identify export bottlenecks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> The initiative has identified export potential in 734 districts across the country, spanning critical sectors like agriculture, toys, and GI products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focused phase:<\/strong>\u00a0From\u00a01 June 2026, the initiative adopted a phased, outcome-oriented approach covering districts across 27 States and Union Territories, supported by 24 DGFT regional authorities and 11 partner agencies.<\/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=2305826&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2305826&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2305826&#038;reg=6&#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 Districts as Export Hubs initiative marks a shift in India&#8217;s export strategy from concentrating growth in a few industrial centres to unlocking the potential of every district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Districts as Export Hubs Initiative:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed <strong>at identifying products and services<\/strong> with global potential and connecting local producers with international markets.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the <strong>Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this initiative, the <strong>export promotion activities are being decentralised<\/strong> to make the districts active stakeholders in boosting export growth of the identified products and services from the districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>DEH runs on a <strong>layered system of<\/strong> coordination between the <strong>Centre, States and districts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Department of Commerce<\/strong> provides overall policy direction, while the DGFT anchors implementation, facilitates stakeholder coordination and monitors progress.\n<ul>\n<li>At the State level,\u00a0<strong>State Export Promotion Committees<\/strong> (SEPCs)\u00a0guide implementation and ensure convergence across departments.<\/li>\n<li>At the <strong>district level,\u00a0District Export Promotion Committees<\/strong> (DEPCs), identify export opportunities, resolve local challenges and coordinate with industry, exporters and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A key responsibility of the <strong>DEPCs is preparing\u00a0District Export Action Plans<\/strong> (DEAPs). These plans map products and services with export potential, assess infrastructure and logistics, identify export bottlenecks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> The initiative has identified export potential in 734 districts across the country, spanning critical sectors like agriculture, toys, and GI products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focused phase:<\/strong>\u00a0From\u00a01 June 2026, the initiative adopted a phased, outcome-oriented approach covering districts across 27 States and Union Territories, supported by 24 DGFT regional authorities and 11 partner agencies.<\/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=2305826&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2305826&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2305826&#038;reg=6&#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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Polychaete worms, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are a diverse group of marine annelids.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are found in freshwater habitats.<\/li>\n<li>They have parapodia for crawling, swimming and burrowing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2452\"\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_246_2452\"\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_246_2452\"\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_246_2452\"\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_246_2452\"\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>In recent years, the booming shrimp aquaculture industry has driven large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Polychaete worms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polychaete worms are a diverse group of <strong>marine annelids.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are also known as <strong>bristle worms and <\/strong>are among the most diverse <strong>groups of marine invertebrates<\/strong> on Earth.<\/li>\n<li>Polychaeta <strong>means \u201chaving much hair\u201d,<\/strong> refers to the bristles on the fleshy, leg-like protrusions on their body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They occur in <strong>almost all marine habitats<\/strong>, from estuaries, mangroves, sandy shores, coral reefs, and seagrass beds to the continental shelf and deeper waters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have<strong> parapodia<\/strong> (small leg-like structures) for <strong>crawling, swimming and burrowing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each segment has a pair of parapodia with chaetae (bristles).<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>bodies consist of circular layer<\/strong> of muscle around a coelom (fluid-filled space).<\/li>\n<li>Many have tentacles for feeding or feather-like branchial radioles for <strong>feeding and breathing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reproduction:<\/strong> Some reproduce <strong>sexually, others asexually<\/strong>. Some species are hermaphrodites, which mean they have both male and female reproductive organs.<\/li>\n<li>They have high ecological adaptability and sensitivity to environmental stresses also make <strong>polychaetes great bioindicators of ecological health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological role: <\/strong>They <strong>are detritivores <\/strong>(that consume detritus to obtain nutrients) and play a major role in the breakdown of organic matter, oxygen transport, and its redistribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/<\/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>In recent years, the booming shrimp aquaculture industry has driven large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Polychaete worms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polychaete worms are a diverse group of <strong>marine annelids.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are also known as <strong>bristle worms and <\/strong>are among the most diverse <strong>groups of marine invertebrates<\/strong> on Earth.<\/li>\n<li>Polychaeta <strong>means \u201chaving much hair\u201d,<\/strong> refers to the bristles on the fleshy, leg-like protrusions on their body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They occur in <strong>almost all marine habitats<\/strong>, from estuaries, mangroves, sandy shores, coral reefs, and seagrass beds to the continental shelf and deeper waters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have<strong> parapodia<\/strong> (small leg-like structures) for <strong>crawling, swimming and burrowing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each segment has a pair of parapodia with chaetae (bristles).<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>bodies consist of circular layer<\/strong> of muscle around a coelom (fluid-filled space).<\/li>\n<li>Many have tentacles for feeding or feather-like branchial radioles for <strong>feeding and breathing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reproduction:<\/strong> Some reproduce <strong>sexually, others asexually<\/strong>. Some species are hermaphrodites, which mean they have both male and female reproductive organs.<\/li>\n<li>They have high ecological adaptability and sensitivity to environmental stresses also make <strong>polychaetes great bioindicators of ecological health.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological role: <\/strong>They <strong>are detritivores <\/strong>(that consume detritus to obtain nutrients) and play a major role in the breakdown of organic matter, oxygen transport, and its redistribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/india.mongabay.com\/2026\/09\/a-world-of-bristles-beneath-the-waves\/<\/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>Khagantak-243, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2453\"\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_246_2453\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Newly discovered 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_246_2453\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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a 300-kg-class <strong>airborne long-range stand-off precision-guided glide bomb. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Developed By:<\/strong> It is jointly developed by <strong>Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and JSR Dynamics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Khagantak-243<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to be launched from a fighter aircraft <strong>and glide towards its target after release.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike conventional free-fall bombs, glide bombs allow aircraft to <strong>engage targets<\/strong> from a <strong>stand-off distance without having to fly directly over them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It can cover a range of <strong>144 km to 180 km<\/strong> when released from an <strong>altitude of 12 km at Mach 0.8.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bomb features a <strong>cylindrical body, swivel-type mid-body glide wings<\/strong> and five aft control surfaces that help <strong>it navigate towards its target.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-range glide bombs are designed to enable combat <strong>aircraft to engage targets from stand-off distances<\/strong>, allowing platforms to strike enemy targets while remaining outside the reach of certain air defence systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Air Force conducted successful drop trial of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), Khagantak-243.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Khagantak-243:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a 300-kg-class <strong>airborne long-range stand-off precision-guided glide bomb. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Developed By:<\/strong> It is jointly developed by <strong>Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and JSR Dynamics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Khagantak-243<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to be launched from a fighter aircraft <strong>and glide towards its target after release.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike conventional free-fall bombs, glide bombs allow aircraft to <strong>engage targets<\/strong> from a <strong>stand-off distance without having to fly directly over them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It can cover a range of <strong>144 km to 180 km<\/strong> when released from an <strong>altitude of 12 km at Mach 0.8.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bomb features a <strong>cylindrical body, swivel-type mid-body glide wings<\/strong> and five aft control surfaces that help <strong>it navigate towards its target.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-range glide bombs are designed to enable combat <strong>aircraft to engage targets from stand-off distances<\/strong>, allowing platforms to strike enemy targets while remaining outside the reach of certain air defence systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/iaf-successfully-conducts-trial-of-indigenous-long-range-glide-bomb-khagantak-243\/article71421045.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n               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