{"id":122870,"date":"2026-09-04T16:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=122870"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:10:03","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-4-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-4-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 4 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_247\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 4 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 Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in Odisha.<\/li>\n<li>It is a designated Ramsar Site.<\/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=\"2454\"\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_247_2454\"\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_247_2454\"\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_247_2454\"\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_247_2454\"\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>A recent study of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem estimated its Total Economic Value (TEV) at \u20b92,485.38 crore ($289 million), with a per-hectare value of \u20b91.83 crore, reflecting the ecological, economic and social benefits it provides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pichavaram Mangrove Forest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located near Chidambaram in <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The forest is spread over 1,100 hectares and <strong>joins the Bay of Bengal,<\/strong> where it&#8217;s <strong>separated by a lengthy sand bank. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>between two important estuaries: the Vellar estuary to the north<\/strong> and the <strong>Coleroon estuary to the south.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This mangrove ecosystem is <strong>part of the Vellar-Coleroon complex<\/strong>, which shapes the Killai backwater and Pichavaram mangroves.<\/li>\n<li>The Pichavaram forest spans across <strong>various habitats, <\/strong>including <strong>channels, creeks, gullies,<\/strong> <strong>mud flats<\/strong>, and sand flats.<\/li>\n<li>Apparently, the forest has more than<strong> 50 islands<\/strong> of various sizes and <strong>4,400 big and small canals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The trees grow in water that&#8217;s 3 to 10 feet deep in different places.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a home to more than 200 species of birds. Some of the bird species commonly spotted here include <strong>Snipes, Egrets, Cormorants, Storks, Herons,<\/strong> Spoonbills, and Pelicans.<\/li>\n<li>Also, you can spot various marine life such as seaweed, fish, prawns, crabs, and oysters, as well as turtles and otters in this diverse ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It was designated a<strong> Ramsar Site <\/strong>in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent study of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem estimated its Total Economic Value (TEV) at \u20b92,485.38 crore ($289 million), with a per-hectare value of \u20b91.83 crore, reflecting the ecological, economic and social benefits it provides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pichavaram Mangrove Forest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located near Chidambaram in <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The forest is spread over 1,100 hectares and <strong>joins the Bay of Bengal,<\/strong> where it&#8217;s <strong>separated by a lengthy sand bank. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>between two important estuaries: the Vellar estuary to the north<\/strong> and the <strong>Coleroon estuary to the south.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This mangrove ecosystem is <strong>part of the Vellar-Coleroon complex<\/strong>, which shapes the Killai backwater and Pichavaram mangroves.<\/li>\n<li>The Pichavaram forest spans across <strong>various habitats, <\/strong>including <strong>channels, creeks, gullies,<\/strong> <strong>mud flats<\/strong>, and sand flats.<\/li>\n<li>Apparently, the forest has more than<strong> 50 islands<\/strong> of various sizes and <strong>4,400 big and small canals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The trees grow in water that&#8217;s 3 to 10 feet deep in different places.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a home to more than 200 species of birds. Some of the bird species commonly spotted here include <strong>Snipes, Egrets, Cormorants, Storks, Herons,<\/strong> Spoonbills, and Pelicans.<\/li>\n<li>Also, you can spot various marine life such as seaweed, fish, prawns, crabs, and oysters, as well as turtles and otters in this diverse ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It was designated a<strong> Ramsar Site <\/strong>in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/how-valuable-are-mangroves-study-on-pichavaram-ecosystem-pegs-it-at-248538-crore\/article71419454.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>Consider the following statements regarding the Subarnarekha River, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an important tributary of the Mahanadi River.<\/li>\n<li>It flows through Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.<\/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=\"2455\"\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_247_2455\"\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_247_2455\"\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_247_2455\"\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_247_2455\"\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>Over 45,000 people in 22 gram panchayats across three blocks of Balasore were affected by floods as the Subarnarekha river breached its banks again recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Subarnarekha River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an important <strong>east-flowing river<\/strong> in India, flowing through <strong>Jharkhand, Odisha, <\/strong>and <strong>West Bengal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Subarnarekha means<\/strong> a <strong>&#8220;streak of gold&#8221;<\/strong> in English. The name is associated with the <strong>traditional presence of gold particles in its riverbed,<\/strong> particularly near its source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0 It <strong>originates <\/strong>near Nagri village in the Ranchi district of <strong>Jharkhand<\/strong>, at an elevation of 600 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 From here, it <strong>flows eastward through<\/strong> the <strong>Chhotanagpur Plateau,<\/strong> a region rich in mineral resources like copper.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0 As it moves across this plateau, the river <strong>passes through Hundru Waterfall, <\/strong>which<strong> marks its exit from the plateau.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After covering a distance of <strong>395 kilometer<\/strong>s, the Subarnarekha finally <strong>drains into the Bay of Bengal <\/strong>at Kirtania port in <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: Along the way, it is joined by several important tributaries, including the <strong>Kanchi, Kharkai, <\/strong>and <strong>Karkari <\/strong>rivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basin<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Geographically, the Subarnarekha Basin <strong>lies between the Damodar River to the north<\/strong> and the<strong> Brahmani and Baitarani rivers to the south.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>To the west<\/strong>, it\u2019s bordered by the <strong>Chhotanagpur Plateau,<\/strong> and <strong>to the southeast<\/strong>, it <strong>flows into the Bay of Bengal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The basin extends over S<strong>tates of Jharkhand, Odisha, <\/strong>and a comparatively <strong>smaller part in West Bengal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 The basin is generally<strong> influenced by the Southwest monsoon,<\/strong> which onsets in the month of June and extends up to October.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dams and Reservoirs: Getalsud Reservoir, Chandil Dam, Galudih Barrage, <\/strong>and <strong>Icha Dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cities along its course:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Ranchi (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Chaibasa (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Kirtania Port (Odisha) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Sep\/03\/subarnarekha-river-breaches-banks-again-45k-affected-in-odishas-balasore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Sep\/03\/subarnarekha-river-breaches-banks-again-45k-affected-in-odishas-balasore<\/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>Over 45,000 people in 22 gram panchayats across three blocks of Balasore were affected by floods as the Subarnarekha river breached its banks again recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Subarnarekha River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an important <strong>east-flowing river<\/strong> in India, flowing through <strong>Jharkhand, Odisha, <\/strong>and <strong>West Bengal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Subarnarekha means<\/strong> a <strong>&#8220;streak of gold&#8221;<\/strong> in English. The name is associated with the <strong>traditional presence of gold particles in its riverbed,<\/strong> particularly near its source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0 It <strong>originates <\/strong>near Nagri village in the Ranchi district of <strong>Jharkhand<\/strong>, at an elevation of 600 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 From here, it <strong>flows eastward through<\/strong> the <strong>Chhotanagpur Plateau,<\/strong> a region rich in mineral resources like copper.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0 As it moves across this plateau, the river <strong>passes through Hundru Waterfall, <\/strong>which<strong> marks its exit from the plateau.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After covering a distance of <strong>395 kilometer<\/strong>s, the Subarnarekha finally <strong>drains into the Bay of Bengal <\/strong>at Kirtania port in <strong>Odisha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: Along the way, it is joined by several important tributaries, including the <strong>Kanchi, Kharkai, <\/strong>and <strong>Karkari <\/strong>rivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Basin<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Geographically, the Subarnarekha Basin <strong>lies between the Damodar River to the north<\/strong> and the<strong> Brahmani and Baitarani rivers to the south.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>To the west<\/strong>, it\u2019s bordered by the <strong>Chhotanagpur Plateau,<\/strong> and <strong>to the southeast<\/strong>, it <strong>flows into the Bay of Bengal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The basin extends over S<strong>tates of Jharkhand, Odisha, <\/strong>and a comparatively <strong>smaller part in West Bengal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 The basin is generally<strong> influenced by the Southwest monsoon,<\/strong> which onsets in the month of June and extends up to October.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dams and Reservoirs: Getalsud Reservoir, Chandil Dam, Galudih Barrage, <\/strong>and <strong>Icha Dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cities along its course:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Ranchi (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Chaibasa (Jharkhand)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Kirtania Port (Odisha) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Sep\/03\/subarnarekha-river-breaches-banks-again-45k-affected-in-odishas-balasore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/odisha\/2026\/Sep\/03\/subarnarekha-river-breaches-banks-again-45k-affected-in-odishas-balasore<\/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>What is the primary purpose of the \u2018RAKSHA\u2019 framework, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2456\"\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_247_2456\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. To modernise India\u2019s domestic police forces.                                            <\/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_247_2456\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. To regulate India\u2019s defence imports.                                            <\/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_247_2456\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. To modernise India\u2019s domestic healthcare infrastructure.                                            <\/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_247_2456\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/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>The Defence Minister recently released \u2018Raksha\u2019, a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India\u2019s roadmap and vision for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0 \u2018RAKSHA\u2019 framework:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>comprehensive strategic framework<\/strong> outlining <strong>India\u2019s road map and vision <\/strong>for <strong>defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The document seeks to <strong>strengthen India\u2019s strategic engagement with friendly nations<\/strong> by aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>It lays down an <strong>actionable vision <\/strong>aimed at promoting long-term stability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India\u2019s role in an evolving global security environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key pillars<\/strong> highlighted in the strategic blueprint include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic Partnerships: <\/strong>Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Building:<\/strong> Enhancing <strong>joint military exercises<\/strong>, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Exports<\/strong>: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime security: <\/strong>Strengthening India\u2019s role as a <strong>Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.<\/strong><\/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\/rajnath-singh-releases-raksha-framework-for-defence-diplomacy-over-next-decade\/article71424839.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajnath-singh-releases-raksha-framework-for-defence-diplomacy-over-next-decade\/article71424839.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>The Defence Minister recently released \u2018Raksha\u2019, a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India\u2019s roadmap and vision for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0 \u2018RAKSHA\u2019 framework:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>comprehensive strategic framework<\/strong> outlining <strong>India\u2019s road map and vision <\/strong>for <strong>defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The document seeks to <strong>strengthen India\u2019s strategic engagement with friendly nations<\/strong> by aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>It lays down an <strong>actionable vision <\/strong>aimed at promoting long-term stability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India\u2019s role in an evolving global security environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key pillars<\/strong> highlighted in the strategic blueprint include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strategic Partnerships: <\/strong>Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity Building:<\/strong> Enhancing <strong>joint military exercises<\/strong>, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Exports<\/strong>: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime security: <\/strong>Strengthening India\u2019s role as a <strong>Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.<\/strong><\/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\/rajnath-singh-releases-raksha-framework-for-defence-diplomacy-over-next-decade\/article71424839.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajnath-singh-releases-raksha-framework-for-defence-diplomacy-over-next-decade\/article71424839.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\" 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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>Which of the following statements about Camptothecin is correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2457\"\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_247_2457\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. It is a pigment responsible for the red colour of flowers.                                            <\/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_247_2457\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. It is a compound primarily used as a natural insecticide.                                            <\/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_247_2457\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. It is a compound used in the development of medicines for cancer treatment.                                            <\/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_247_2457\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. It is an essential oil used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.                                            <\/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>Botanists recently discovered a new plant species, Ophiorrhiza assamensis, near Guwahati, Assam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ophiorrhiza assamensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was found growing in a <strong>moist, shaded patch<\/strong> of habitat near Guwahati, <strong>Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>perennial herb<\/strong> with <strong>large, ribbed leaves <\/strong>and <strong>clusters of small white flowers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Ophiorrhiza<\/strong>, which sits in the <strong>Rubiaceae family, <\/strong>the s<strong>ame family that gives us coffee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Ophiorrhiza genus<\/strong> is known as a natural<strong> source of camptothecin<\/strong>, a<strong> compound used <\/strong>in the <strong>development of medicines for cancers,<\/strong> including colon cancer.<\/li>\n<li>It is currently known only from a highly localised population, making it vulnerable to deforestation and development-related changes in its habitat.<\/li>\n<li>As the species\u2019 total population remains unknown, the researchers classified it as \u2018<strong>Data Deficient\u2019<\/strong> under the IUCN criteria.<\/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.wionews.com\/science\/new-flowering-plant-found-in-india-s-assam-turns-out-to-carry-cancer-fighting-compound-1788345966611\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/science\/new-flowering-plant-found-in-india-s-assam-turns-out-to-carry-cancer-fighting-compound-1788345966611<\/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>Botanists recently discovered a new plant species, Ophiorrhiza assamensis, near Guwahati, Assam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ophiorrhiza assamensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was found growing in a <strong>moist, shaded patch<\/strong> of habitat near Guwahati, <strong>Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>perennial herb<\/strong> with <strong>large, ribbed leaves <\/strong>and <strong>clusters of small white flowers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Ophiorrhiza<\/strong>, which sits in the <strong>Rubiaceae family, <\/strong>the s<strong>ame family that gives us coffee.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Ophiorrhiza genus<\/strong> is known as a natural<strong> source of camptothecin<\/strong>, a<strong> compound used <\/strong>in the <strong>development of medicines for cancers,<\/strong> including colon cancer.<\/li>\n<li>It is currently known only from a highly localised population, making it vulnerable to deforestation and development-related changes in its habitat.<\/li>\n<li>As the species\u2019 total population remains unknown, the researchers classified it as \u2018<strong>Data Deficient\u2019<\/strong> under the IUCN criteria.<\/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.wionews.com\/science\/new-flowering-plant-found-in-india-s-assam-turns-out-to-carry-cancer-fighting-compound-1788345966611\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/science\/new-flowering-plant-found-in-india-s-assam-turns-out-to-carry-cancer-fighting-compound-1788345966611<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which of the following correctly lists the three foundational registries of AgriStack, the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the farm sector?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2458\"\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_247_2458\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Farmer Registry, Crop Sown Registry, and Geo-referenced Village Map Registry.                                            <\/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_247_2458\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Farmer Registry, Soil Health Registry, and Irrigation Registry.                                            <\/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_247_2458\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Land Registry, Fertiliser Registry, and Crop Insurance Registry.                                            <\/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_247_2458\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Farmer Registry, MSP Registry, and Agricultural Credit Registry.                                            <\/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>Telangana recently secured a total of \u20b9599 crore in central incentives for achieving key milestones under the Centre\u2019s AgriStack programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About AgriStack:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)<\/strong> for the<strong> farm sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative <strong>under the<\/strong> <strong>Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)<\/strong> and was approved by the Union Cabinet in September <strong>2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It comprises<strong> three foundational registries<\/strong> or databases in the agriculture sector:<\/li>\n<li>The Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced village maps, and the Crop Sown Registry, all <strong>created and maintained by the State Governments or Union Territories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Farmer Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under the AgriStack, <strong>farmers are given digital identities (Farmer ID),<\/strong> which are <strong>linked dynamically to the State\u2019s land records, livestock ownership, crops sown<\/strong>, demographic details, family details, schemes, and benefits availed.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Target<\/strong>: The government aims to <strong>create digital identities for 11 crore farmers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Centre has allocated <strong>financial support to states to create their respective registries<\/strong> under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Advantage<\/strong>: A farmer would be able to<strong> access benefits and services digitally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Centre aims to complete the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027. In the Northeastern States, the target was set to March 2028.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crop Sown Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It includes details on <strong>crops planted by farmers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is recorded <strong>through mobile-based Digital Crop Surveys on the ground<\/strong> each season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Geo-Referenced Village Map Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It comprises <strong>geographic information of land records linked with their locations <\/strong>(latitudes and longitudes).<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The target is to cover all villages by March 2027.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Once fully implemented,<\/strong> Agristack will enable <strong>farmers to receive several benefits <\/strong>through a paperless and contactless digital ecosystem, including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Paperless and contactless crop loan facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transparent and<strong> efficient crop insurance<\/strong> claim settlement.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Timely availability of agricultural inputs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personalized<strong> advisories on pests and diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/strong> of government scheme benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Procurement of agricultural produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agristack will enable the Government to deliver services to farmers in a more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven manner while improving the accessibility and effectiveness of agricultural support systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-bags-599cr-in-agristack-incentives\/articleshow\/133660704.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-bags-599cr-in-agristack-incentives\/articleshow\/133660704.cms<\/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>Telangana recently secured a total of \u20b9599 crore in central incentives for achieving key milestones under the Centre\u2019s AgriStack programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About AgriStack:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)<\/strong> for the<strong> farm sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative <strong>under the<\/strong> <strong>Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)<\/strong> and was approved by the Union Cabinet in September <strong>2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It comprises<strong> three foundational registries<\/strong> or databases in the agriculture sector:<\/li>\n<li>The Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced village maps, and the Crop Sown Registry, all <strong>created and maintained by the State Governments or Union Territories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Farmer Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under the AgriStack, <strong>farmers are given digital identities (Farmer ID),<\/strong> which are <strong>linked dynamically to the State\u2019s land records, livestock ownership, crops sown<\/strong>, demographic details, family details, schemes, and benefits availed.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Target<\/strong>: The government aims to <strong>create digital identities for 11 crore farmers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Centre has allocated <strong>financial support to states to create their respective registries<\/strong> under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Advantage<\/strong>: A farmer would be able to<strong> access benefits and services digitally.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Centre aims to complete the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027. In the Northeastern States, the target was set to March 2028.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crop Sown Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It includes details on <strong>crops planted by farmers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is recorded <strong>through mobile-based Digital Crop Surveys on the ground<\/strong> each season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Geo-Referenced Village Map Registry:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It comprises <strong>geographic information of land records linked with their locations <\/strong>(latitudes and longitudes).<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The target is to cover all villages by March 2027.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Once fully implemented,<\/strong> Agristack will enable <strong>farmers to receive several benefits <\/strong>through a paperless and contactless digital ecosystem, including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Paperless and contactless crop loan facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transparent and<strong> efficient crop insurance<\/strong> claim settlement.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Timely availability of agricultural inputs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personalized<strong> advisories on pests and diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/strong> of government scheme benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Procurement of agricultural produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agristack will enable the Government to deliver services to farmers in a more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven manner while improving the accessibility and effectiveness of agricultural support systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-bags-599cr-in-agristack-incentives\/articleshow\/133660704.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-bags-599cr-in-agristack-incentives\/articleshow\/133660704.cms<\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/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 BIO-NIVESH Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at connecting biotechnology startups with investors and increasing private capital for innovations.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed as a two-way engagement mechanism enabling innovators to understand the investment lens while giving investors insight into scientific, regulatory and development pathways.<\/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=\"2459\"\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_247_2459\"\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_247_2459\"\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_247_2459\"\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_247_2459\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &amp; Technology launched the BIO-NIVESH platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>connecting biotechnology startups<\/strong> with <strong>investors<\/strong> and increasing private capital for innovations that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>envisaged as a recurring platform,<\/strong> with subsequent editions proposed across different cities to broaden participation.<\/li>\n<li>It has been designed as a <strong>two-way engagement mechanism<\/strong> which enables innovators to understand the investment lens while giving investors deeper insight into the scientific, regulatory and development pathways of biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li>The inaugural BIO-NIVESH edition brought together <strong>20 high-potential biotechnology<\/strong> and <strong>deep-tech startups and around 50 investors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The <strong>first session featured direct startup-investor interactions<\/strong>, with startups selected on the basis of innovation, development stage, market potential, scalability and regulatory readiness.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The <strong>second session<\/strong> involved an interaction between minister, investors and startups on access to capital, commercialisation, scale-up and measures to support innovation-led growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It <strong>would help build the bridge<\/strong> required to take promising ideas from research and entrepreneurship to industry, scale and markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science &amp; Technology launched the BIO-NIVESH platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>connecting biotechnology startups<\/strong> with <strong>investors<\/strong> and increasing private capital for innovations that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>envisaged as a recurring platform,<\/strong> with subsequent editions proposed across different cities to broaden participation.<\/li>\n<li>It has been designed as a <strong>two-way engagement mechanism<\/strong> which enables innovators to understand the investment lens while giving investors deeper insight into the scientific, regulatory and development pathways of biotechnology.<\/li>\n<li>The inaugural BIO-NIVESH edition brought together <strong>20 high-potential biotechnology<\/strong> and <strong>deep-tech startups and around 50 investors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The <strong>first session featured direct startup-investor interactions<\/strong>, with startups selected on the basis of innovation, development stage, market potential, scalability and regulatory readiness.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The <strong>second session<\/strong> involved an interaction between minister, investors and startups on access to capital, commercialisation, scale-up and measures to support innovation-led growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It <strong>would help build the bridge<\/strong> required to take promising ideas from research and entrepreneurship to industry, scale and markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2306405&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Reverse Vaccinology:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an innovative approach to vaccine development that utilizes bioinformatics and computational analysis.<\/li>\n<li>It was first applied to development of a vaccine against serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis.<\/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=\"2460\"\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_247_2460\"\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_247_2460\"\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_247_2460\"\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_247_2460\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a team of British scientists have taken an important first step in developing vaccine against pneumonia by using reverse vaccinology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>emerging concept<\/strong> in the field of vaccine development.<\/li>\n<li>It is defined as an innovative approach to vaccine development that <strong>utilizes bioinformatics and computational analysis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It identifies potential <strong>vaccine targets within pathogen genomes,<\/strong> allowing for the modeling of epitopes and the creation of tailored vaccines for improved efficacy and safety.<\/li>\n<li>Reverse vaccinology is a term coined by <strong>Rino Rappuoli in 2000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 He described it as a <strong>method for vaccine design<\/strong> that uses the information obtainable from <strong>whole-genome analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>was first applied to<\/strong> development of a vaccine against serogroup B <strong>Neisseria meningitidis (MenB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The concept of reverse vaccinology has also successfully been applied to many other pathogens, for example, <strong>Bacillus anthracis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Genome Sequencing:<\/strong> It <strong>involves the cloning and expression<\/strong> of all the proteins in an organism\u2019s genome sequence that are predicted in silico to be surface exposed or secreted.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Screening:<\/strong> Then <strong>each protein is screened<\/strong>, through <strong>high-throughput immunization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Laboratory Testing:<\/strong> Scientists make <strong>the chosen proteins<\/strong> in a lab and test them in animal models to see if <strong>they safely cause immunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a team of British scientists have taken an important first step in developing vaccine against pneumonia by using reverse vaccinology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>emerging concept<\/strong> in the field of vaccine development.<\/li>\n<li>It is defined as an innovative approach to vaccine development that <strong>utilizes bioinformatics and computational analysis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It identifies potential <strong>vaccine targets within pathogen genomes,<\/strong> allowing for the modeling of epitopes and the creation of tailored vaccines for improved efficacy and safety.<\/li>\n<li>Reverse vaccinology is a term coined by <strong>Rino Rappuoli in 2000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 He described it as a <strong>method for vaccine design<\/strong> that uses the information obtainable from <strong>whole-genome analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>was first applied to<\/strong> development of a vaccine against serogroup B <strong>Neisseria meningitidis (MenB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The concept of reverse vaccinology has also successfully been applied to many other pathogens, for example, <strong>Bacillus anthracis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, M. tuberculosis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Genome Sequencing:<\/strong> It <strong>involves the cloning and expression<\/strong> of all the proteins in an organism\u2019s genome sequence that are predicted in silico to be surface exposed or secreted.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Screening:<\/strong> Then <strong>each protein is screened<\/strong>, through <strong>high-throughput immunization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Laboratory Testing:<\/strong> Scientists make <strong>the chosen proteins<\/strong> in a lab and test them in animal models to see if <strong>they safely cause immunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/a-first-step-towards-a-universal-vaccine-against-pneumonia-meningitis\/article71418988.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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 Osbeckia ulotricha:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a newly identified flowering plant.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Western Himalayan region of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2461\"\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_247_2461\"\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_247_2461\"\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_247_2461\"\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_247_2461\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new flowering plant in the Western Ghats and named it Osbeckia ulotricha.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>newly identified flowering plant <\/strong>belonging to the <strong>Melastomataceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been discovered in the <strong>shola grasslands of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve<\/strong> in the <strong>Western Ghats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It is a <strong>woolly-haired species<\/strong> endemic to <strong>elevations of 1,200\u20131,500 metres.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0 Its leaves are <strong>clustered at the apex, a sub-globose hypanthium<\/strong> (or an almost round flower base) and an <strong>ovary crowned with true bristles,<\/strong> meaning fine, stiff hairs at the top.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The species <strong>flowers and fruits<\/strong> between <strong>February and May<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o <strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It grows mainly in the <strong>damp margins<\/strong> of <strong>Tropical Montane Wet Temperate Forest<\/strong> (shola) and <strong>Montane Temperate Grassland ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It has an <strong>urn-shaped hypanthium<\/strong> (a cup-like flower base) with a neck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new flowering plant in the Western Ghats and named it Osbeckia ulotricha.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>newly identified flowering plant <\/strong>belonging to the <strong>Melastomataceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been discovered in the <strong>shola grasslands of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve<\/strong> in the <strong>Western Ghats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It is a <strong>woolly-haired species<\/strong> endemic to <strong>elevations of 1,200\u20131,500 metres.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0 Its leaves are <strong>clustered at the apex, a sub-globose hypanthium<\/strong> (or an almost round flower base) and an <strong>ovary crowned with true bristles,<\/strong> meaning fine, stiff hairs at the top.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 The species <strong>flowers and fruits<\/strong> between <strong>February and May<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o <strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It grows mainly in the <strong>damp margins<\/strong> of <strong>Tropical Montane Wet Temperate Forest<\/strong> (shola) and <strong>Montane Temperate Grassland ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It has an <strong>urn-shaped hypanthium<\/strong> (a cup-like flower base) with a neck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/botanists-identify-new-woolly-haired-flowering-plant-in-agasthyamala-biosphere-reserve<\/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\" 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Northern Goshawk, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is found in coniferous and mixed woodlands.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as Least Concern species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Himalayan region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2462\"\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_247_2462\"\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_247_2462\"\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_247_2462\"\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_247_2462\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare hawk Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) which is Punjab\u2019s State Bird has created a flutter in a poll ring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a large, powerful bird of <strong>prey belonging to the Accipitridae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is widely distributed across <strong>Europe, Asia, and parts of North America<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in dense forests, particularly <strong>coniferous and mixed woodlands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It has relatively short, broad wings and a long tail. Females are significantly larger than males.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0 These are <strong>partial migrants,<\/strong> generally migrating between September and November and February to April in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 These <strong>birds are diurnal<\/strong> and are always found singly or in pairs.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 They are <strong>highly territorial<\/strong> and maintain their home ranges in display flights.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 These are powerful <strong>hunters and mainly use a perch-hunting style;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perch-hunting style<\/strong> includes a series of quick flights low to the ground, interspersed with brief periods of scanning for unsuspecting prey from elevated perches (short duration sit-and-wait predatory movements).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>IUCN Red List: <\/strong>Least Concern<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare hawk Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) which is Punjab\u2019s State Bird has created a flutter in a poll ring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a large, powerful bird of <strong>prey belonging to the Accipitridae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is widely distributed across <strong>Europe, Asia, and parts of North America<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in dense forests, particularly <strong>coniferous and mixed woodlands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It has relatively short, broad wings and a long tail. Females are significantly larger than males.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0 These are <strong>partial migrants,<\/strong> generally migrating between September and November and February to April in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 These <strong>birds are diurnal<\/strong> and are always found singly or in pairs.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 They are <strong>highly territorial<\/strong> and maintain their home ranges in display flights.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 These are powerful <strong>hunters and mainly use a perch-hunting style;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Perch-hunting style<\/strong> includes a series of quick flights low to the ground, interspersed with brief periods of scanning for unsuspecting prey from elevated perches (short duration sit-and-wait predatory movements).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>IUCN Red List: <\/strong>Least Concern<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/gurus-baaz-punjabs-state-bird-rare-hawk-creates-a-flutter-in-poll-ring-10862343\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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released by the <strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has for the first time set out an <strong>overshoot, peak and decline pathway<\/strong>, warning that breaching the 1.5\u00b0C global warming limit is now unavoidable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key highlights of the Report:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 Even a scenario in which every country delivers on its national climate plan and net-zero target <strong>puts peak warming at 1.8\u00b0C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 According to the report, current policies point to a <strong>rise of about 2.6\u00b0C by 2100<\/strong>, with a range of 1.9\u20133.6\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It warned that time spent above 1.5\u00b0C carries compounding costs such as <strong>faster sea-level rise<\/strong>, coral reef collapse, <strong>glacier loss<\/strong> exceeding a quarter of <strong>global mass by 2100,<\/strong> <strong>declines of up to 14<\/strong>% in <strong>global food production by 2050<\/strong> without effective adaptation,<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Irreversible tipping points<\/strong> in the <strong>West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets<\/strong>, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and the Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>o\u00a0\u00a0 It placed <strong>significant stress on methane<\/strong> and suggested that cutting it is described as the most effective way to slow warming in the near term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-climate\/unep-1-5-degree-overshoot-climate-report-10862165\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-climate\/unep-1-5-degree-overshoot-climate-report-10862165\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-climate\/unep-1-5-degree-overshoot-climate-report-10862165\/<\/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>A new Limiting Overshoot report suggests the world will likely \u201covershoot\u201d, or temporarily breach, the 1.5\u00b0C target of warming above preindustrial temperatures within the next few years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is released by the <strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has for the first time set out an <strong>overshoot, peak and decline pathway<\/strong>, warning 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