{"id":123537,"date":"2026-09-08T17:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=123537"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:06:05","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-8-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-8-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 8 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_249\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 8 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>What is the encrypted connection created between a user&#8217;s device and a VPN server commonly known as?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2474\"\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_249_2474\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Gateway                                            <\/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_249_2474\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Tunnel                                            <\/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_249_2474\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Firewall                                            <\/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_249_2474\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Proxy layer                                            <\/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>Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir&#8217;s Doda recently ordered a complete ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the district for two months, citing concerns over cybersecurity, unlawful activities and maintaining public order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Virtual Private Network (VPN):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>service <\/strong>that creates a <strong>secure, encrypted connection<\/strong> between a <strong>user&#8217;s device and the internet. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It works by creating an encrypted connection, often called a <strong>tunnel, between your device and a secure server operated by the VPN provider. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By routing web traffic through the isolated digital tunnel, it <strong>hides<\/strong> the <strong>user&#8217;s actual IP address<\/strong> and <strong>protects their data from unauthorized interception. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This ensures <strong>privacy and data security <\/strong>when accessing corporate networks or utilizing public internet connections.<\/li>\n<li>VPNs <strong>protect data from hackers, mask IP addresses, <\/strong>and are commonly <strong>used for secure remote access<\/strong> and <strong>bypassing geographic restrictions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>VPNs don&#8217;t provide total anonymity,<\/strong> as<strong> ISPs can still see<\/strong> the <strong>size of incoming and outgoing traffic,<\/strong> but <strong>not the content. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What are VPNs used for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular internet users and organizations use VPNs for virtual privacy.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Organizations deploy VPNs to <strong>ensure authorized users<\/strong> can<strong> access their data center <\/strong>using encrypted channels.<\/li>\n<li>VPNs also enable users to<strong> connect to a database<\/strong> from the same organization <strong>located in a different area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>VPNs provide <strong>remote employees, gig economy freelance workers,<\/strong> and<strong> business travelers <\/strong>with <strong>access to software applications hosted on proprietary networks. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To gain access to a restricted resource through a VPN, the <strong>user must be authorized to use the VPN <\/strong>and provide one or more authentication factors.<\/li>\n<li>These can be passwords, security tokens, or biometric data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When an internet user surfs the web, an attacker could access information, including browsing habits or IP addresses.\n<ul>\n<li>If privacy is a concern, a VPN can provide users with peace of mind.<\/li>\n<li>Most users find <strong>value in VPNs\u2019 encryption, anonymity, and ability to get around geographically blocked content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>For example, getting around blocked content from another country might be extremely useful for journalists. If a country is likely to block internet content from foreign entities, journalists could use a VPN to look like they&#8217;re within that country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Sep\/06\/vpn-use-banned-for-two-months-in-jammu-kashmirs-doda?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=related-stories\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Sep\/06\/vpn-use-banned-for-two-months-in-jammu-kashmirs-doda?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=related-stories<\/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>Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir&#8217;s Doda recently ordered a complete ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the district for two months, citing concerns over cybersecurity, unlawful activities and maintaining public order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Virtual Private Network (VPN):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>service <\/strong>that creates a <strong>secure, encrypted connection<\/strong> between a <strong>user&#8217;s device and the internet. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It works by creating an encrypted connection, often called a <strong>tunnel, between your device and a secure server operated by the VPN provider. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By routing web traffic through the isolated digital tunnel, it <strong>hides<\/strong> the <strong>user&#8217;s actual IP address<\/strong> and <strong>protects their data from unauthorized interception. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This ensures <strong>privacy and data security <\/strong>when accessing corporate networks or utilizing public internet connections.<\/li>\n<li>VPNs <strong>protect data from hackers, mask IP addresses, <\/strong>and are commonly <strong>used for secure remote access<\/strong> and <strong>bypassing geographic restrictions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>VPNs don&#8217;t provide total anonymity,<\/strong> as<strong> ISPs can still see<\/strong> the <strong>size of incoming and outgoing traffic,<\/strong> but <strong>not the content. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What are VPNs used for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular internet users and organizations use VPNs for virtual privacy.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Organizations deploy VPNs to <strong>ensure authorized users<\/strong> can<strong> access their data center <\/strong>using encrypted channels.<\/li>\n<li>VPNs also enable users to<strong> connect to a database<\/strong> from the same organization <strong>located in a different area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>VPNs provide <strong>remote employees, gig economy freelance workers,<\/strong> and<strong> business travelers <\/strong>with <strong>access to software applications hosted on proprietary networks. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To gain access to a restricted resource through a VPN, the <strong>user must be authorized to use the VPN <\/strong>and provide one or more authentication factors.<\/li>\n<li>These can be passwords, security tokens, or biometric data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When an internet user surfs the web, an attacker could access information, including browsing habits or IP addresses.\n<ul>\n<li>If privacy is a concern, a VPN can provide users with peace of mind.<\/li>\n<li>Most users find <strong>value in VPNs\u2019 encryption, anonymity, and ability to get around geographically blocked content.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>For example, getting around blocked content from another country might be extremely useful for journalists. If a country is likely to block internet content from foreign entities, journalists could use a VPN to look like they&#8217;re within that country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Sep\/06\/vpn-use-banned-for-two-months-in-jammu-kashmirs-doda?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=related-stories\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Sep\/06\/vpn-use-banned-for-two-months-in-jammu-kashmirs-doda?utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=related-stories<\/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 MatsyaMetri, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a smartphone application to track fishing vessels.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.<\/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=\"2475\"\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_249_2475\"\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_249_2475\"\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_249_2475\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>A man was killed after being attacked by a wild buffalo while working in a jute field on a river island near the Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam\u2019s Nagaon district recently.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About MatsyaMetri:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>smartphone application<\/strong> developed by the <strong>Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), headquartered in Kochi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>measure <\/strong>the <strong>length and width of fish without physically handling them. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The application, which has been <strong>designed for fisheries scientists, researchers, and field survey teams<\/strong>, facilitates<strong> rapid and systematic collection of biological data <\/strong>to support fisheries assessment and management.<\/li>\n<li>The application simplified biological data collection by <strong>automatically recording measurements <\/strong>and<strong> generating length-frequency datasets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>allows multiple individuals of the same fish species<\/strong> or aquatic resource to be <strong>measured under a single sampling session. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once measurements are completed, the system <strong>automatically generates length-frequency distributions using appropriate class intervals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>recorded measurements<\/strong> and the corresponding <strong>photographs <\/strong>can be <strong>saved <\/strong>along with the sampling session and subsequently <strong>exported as a CSV file for further analysis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/story\/assam-man-killed-in-wild-buffalo-attack-near-burachapori-sanctuary-1447247-2026-09-06\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/story\/assam-man-killed-in-wild-buffalo-attack-near-burachapori-sanctuary-1447247-2026-09-06<\/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<h2>A man was killed after being attacked by a wild buffalo while working in a jute field on a river island near the Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam\u2019s Nagaon district recently.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About MatsyaMetri:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>smartphone application<\/strong> developed by the <strong>Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), headquartered in Kochi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>measure <\/strong>the <strong>length and width of fish without physically handling them. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The application, which has been <strong>designed for fisheries scientists, researchers, and field survey teams<\/strong>, facilitates<strong> rapid and systematic collection of biological data <\/strong>to support fisheries assessment and management.<\/li>\n<li>The application simplified biological data collection by <strong>automatically recording measurements <\/strong>and<strong> generating length-frequency datasets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>allows multiple individuals of the same fish species<\/strong> or aquatic resource to be <strong>measured under a single sampling session. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once measurements are completed, the system <strong>automatically generates length-frequency distributions using appropriate class intervals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>recorded measurements<\/strong> and the corresponding <strong>photographs <\/strong>can be <strong>saved <\/strong>along with the sampling session and subsequently <strong>exported as a CSV file for further analysis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/story\/assam-man-killed-in-wild-buffalo-attack-near-burachapori-sanctuary-1447247-2026-09-06\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/assam\/story\/assam-man-killed-in-wild-buffalo-attack-near-burachapori-sanctuary-1447247-2026-09-06<\/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 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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 Barakuru, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is situated on the banks of the river Sita.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Karnataka.<\/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=\"2476\"\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_249_2476\"\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_249_2476\"\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_249_2476\"\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_249_2476\"\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>A historically significant Siditale hero stone has been recently discovered at Barakuru during an epigraphical survey of the Panchalingeshwara Temple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barakuru:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barakuru, also known as <strong>Barkur<\/strong>, is an ancient <strong>historical port town <\/strong>located in Udupi district, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is situated on the <strong>banks of the river Sita.<\/strong> The town is about 5 km <strong>east of the Arabian Sea Coast. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The place was called by several names in ancient times as <strong>Varakula, Barakanur,<\/strong> and <strong>Barahkanyapura<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The<strong> port town<\/strong> was a busy <strong>commercial centre<\/strong> almost <strong>from the 2nd century B.C. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence of Megalithic and Mesolithic ages<\/strong> has been discovered recently.<\/li>\n<li>The maritime port enjoyed massive economic prosperity, <strong>trading extensively<\/strong> with <strong>foreign nations across the wide Arabian Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Alupa rulers<\/strong> <strong>converted <\/strong>this commercial centre into a political centre by <strong>making it their capital<\/strong> during the <strong>10th-11th centuries<\/strong>D.<\/li>\n<li>It led to further development of socio-economic activities. With new vigour the city became the heart and <strong>hearth of the Tuluva culture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In later times, the city became the <strong>provincial headquarters of the Hoysalas<\/strong> and then the <strong>Vijayanagara Empire<\/strong>. The city was <strong>expanded with a new fort <\/strong>during this period.<\/li>\n<li>Further, Barakur witnessed the <strong>rule of Keladi Nayaks, Haider, and Tipu of Mysore and the British.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The city had <strong>ten extensions called Keris<\/strong>\u2013<strong>each <\/strong>being <strong>named after its professional residents<\/strong>. Each Keri had a tank and a number of temples.<\/li>\n<li>The town&#8217;s main attractions are the <strong>temples with typical tiled roofs. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>once housed<\/strong> an incredible network of exactly <strong>365 temples. <\/strong>The deeply pious Alupa kings strictly visited one unique temple each day of the entire calendar year.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Panchalingeshwara Temple <\/strong>situated at the southern end of the town is the most famous among the temples here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Barkur was also a<strong> Jain settlement<\/strong> in the ancient days.<\/li>\n<li>The place abounds with history and has yielded a little over <strong>100 stone and several copper plate inscriptions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They belong to the <strong>Alupa, the Hoysala, the Vijayanagara,<\/strong> and the <strong>Keladi periods. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/rare-14th-century-siditale-hero-stone-discovered-at-barakuru-1788794365787\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/rare-14th-century-siditale-hero-stone-discovered-at-barakuru-1788794365787<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A historically significant Siditale hero stone has been recently discovered at Barakuru during an epigraphical survey of the Panchalingeshwara Temple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Barakuru:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barakuru, also known as <strong>Barkur<\/strong>, is an ancient <strong>historical port town <\/strong>located in Udupi district, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is situated on the <strong>banks of the river Sita.<\/strong> The town is about 5 km <strong>east of the Arabian Sea Coast. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The place was called by several names in ancient times as <strong>Varakula, Barakanur,<\/strong> and <strong>Barahkanyapura<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The<strong> port town<\/strong> was a busy <strong>commercial centre<\/strong> almost <strong>from the 2nd century B.C. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence of Megalithic and Mesolithic ages<\/strong> has been discovered recently.<\/li>\n<li>The maritime port enjoyed massive economic prosperity, <strong>trading extensively<\/strong> with <strong>foreign nations across the wide Arabian Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Alupa rulers<\/strong> <strong>converted <\/strong>this commercial centre into a political centre by <strong>making it their capital<\/strong> during the <strong>10th-11th centuries<\/strong>D.<\/li>\n<li>It led to further development of socio-economic activities. With new vigour the city became the heart and <strong>hearth of the Tuluva culture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In later times, the city became the <strong>provincial headquarters of the Hoysalas<\/strong> and then the <strong>Vijayanagara Empire<\/strong>. The city was <strong>expanded with a new fort <\/strong>during this period.<\/li>\n<li>Further, Barakur witnessed the <strong>rule of Keladi Nayaks, Haider, and Tipu of Mysore and the British.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The city had <strong>ten extensions called Keris<\/strong>\u2013<strong>each <\/strong>being <strong>named after its professional residents<\/strong>. Each Keri had a tank and a number of temples.<\/li>\n<li>The town&#8217;s main attractions are the <strong>temples with typical tiled roofs. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>once housed<\/strong> an incredible network of exactly <strong>365 temples. <\/strong>The deeply pious Alupa kings strictly visited one unique temple each day of the entire calendar year.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Panchalingeshwara Temple <\/strong>situated at the southern end of the town is the most famous among the temples here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Barkur was also a<strong> Jain settlement<\/strong> in the ancient days.<\/li>\n<li>The place abounds with history and has yielded a little over <strong>100 stone and several copper plate inscriptions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They belong to the <strong>Alupa, the Hoysala, the Vijayanagara,<\/strong> and the <strong>Keladi periods. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/rare-14th-century-siditale-hero-stone-discovered-at-barakuru-1788794365787\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/inshorts.com\/en\/amp_news\/rare-14th-century-siditale-hero-stone-discovered-at-barakuru-1788794365787<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Hindon River is a tributary of which major river?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2477\"\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_249_2477\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Ganga                                            <\/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_249_2477\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Chambal                                            <\/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_249_2477\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Yamuna                                            <\/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_249_2477\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Narmada                                            <\/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>Two men in their 20s are feared to have drowned in the Hindon River near Haibatpur in Greater Noida recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hindon River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>tributary of the Yamuna<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the Saharanpur district of<strong> Uttar Pradesh,<\/strong> in the <strong>Siwalik Hills, <\/strong>at an elevation of about 800 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows across <\/strong>the<strong> industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana<\/strong> before <strong>merging with the Yamuna<\/strong> River<strong> near Noida.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Length: 400 km<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river is<strong> entirely fed by rain,<\/strong> with a significant <strong>increase in water flow during<\/strong> the <strong>monsoon <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: The <strong>Kali (West) River<\/strong> and<strong> Krishni River<\/strong> are the main tributaries.<\/li>\n<li>It is on the<strong> banks of this river <\/strong>that archeologists found <strong>traces of the Harappan civilization <\/strong>with<strong> sites dating back <\/strong>to as long as <strong>2500 BC. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Hindon River was a <strong>site for several skirmishes between Indian troops and British <\/strong>soldiers in the <strong>first revolt of independence 1857, <\/strong>including the <strong>battle of Badli-ki-serai, <\/strong>and the <strong>graves of British soldiers and officers<\/strong> can still be seen.<\/li>\n<li>Due to<strong> urban, agricultural, and industrial waste <\/strong>which is being released without sufficient treatment into its waters, the Hindon is now <strong>one of the most polluted stretches in the Ganga basin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 2015, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) <\/strong>found the Hindon\u2019s pollution levels were so severe that it was <strong>declared a \u2018dead river\u2019 and \u2018unfit\u2019 even for bathing <\/strong>in several sections of the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/noida-news\/two-men-feared-drowned-in-hindon-river-in-greater-noida-101788721263848.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/noida-news\/two-men-feared-drowned-in-hindon-river-in-greater-noida-101788721263848.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two men in their 20s are feared to have drowned in the Hindon River near Haibatpur in Greater Noida recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hindon River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>tributary of the Yamuna<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>in the Saharanpur district of<strong> Uttar Pradesh,<\/strong> in the <strong>Siwalik Hills, <\/strong>at an elevation of about 800 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>flows across <\/strong>the<strong> industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana<\/strong> before <strong>merging with the Yamuna<\/strong> River<strong> near Noida.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Length: 400 km<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river is<strong> entirely fed by rain,<\/strong> with a significant <strong>increase in water flow during<\/strong> the <strong>monsoon <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tributaries<\/strong>: The <strong>Kali (West) River<\/strong> and<strong> Krishni River<\/strong> are the main tributaries.<\/li>\n<li>It is on the<strong> banks of this river <\/strong>that archeologists found <strong>traces of the Harappan civilization <\/strong>with<strong> sites dating back <\/strong>to as long as <strong>2500 BC. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Hindon River was a <strong>site for several skirmishes between Indian troops and British <\/strong>soldiers in the <strong>first revolt of independence 1857, <\/strong>including the <strong>battle of Badli-ki-serai, <\/strong>and the <strong>graves of British soldiers and officers<\/strong> can still be seen.<\/li>\n<li>Due to<strong> urban, agricultural, and industrial waste <\/strong>which is being released without sufficient treatment into its waters, the Hindon is now <strong>one of the most polluted stretches in the Ganga basin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 2015, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) <\/strong>found the Hindon\u2019s pollution levels were so severe that it was <strong>declared a \u2018dead river\u2019 and \u2018unfit\u2019 even for bathing <\/strong>in several sections of the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/noida-news\/two-men-feared-drowned-in-hindon-river-in-greater-noida-101788721263848.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/noida-news\/two-men-feared-drowned-in-hindon-river-in-greater-noida-101788721263848.html<\/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: 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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>The Shekhawati region, famous for its historic havelis, is located in which part of India?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2478\"\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_249_2478\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Gujarat.                                            <\/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_249_2478\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/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_249_2478\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Bihar                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_249_2478\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Rajasthan                                            <\/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 state government announced recently that the historic and richly frescoed havelis of Rajasthan\u2019s Shekhawati region have been included in UNESCO\u2019s tentative list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are Havelis?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Havelis are <strong>old mansions<\/strong> or <strong>large townhouses constructed around an open courtyard. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>name <\/strong>comes from the <strong>Arabic hawali, a &#8220;private space,&#8221;<\/strong> since they were <strong>originally enclosed family dwellings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This type of building is <strong>found throughout India<\/strong>, but<strong> particularly in northwestern India (Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat), <\/strong>where large climatic variations pose challenges in terms of living comfort.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>multi-story houses<\/strong>\u2014<strong>frequently constructed by royalty or merchants\u2014<\/strong>have <strong>central courtyards <\/strong>(generally with fountains) that bring in light and ventilation in the hot climate of India.<\/li>\n<li>Contrary to Western mansions, havelis <strong>focus on inwardly facing design with intricately ornamented balconies (jharokhas), latticework screens, and frescoed walls. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally busy family residences, numerous havelis now are <strong>&#8220;living museums&#8221; of India&#8217;s history,<\/strong> restored as heritage hotels or cultural centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Shekhawati Havelis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in the <strong>northeastern Rajasthan,<\/strong> the Shekhawati region is often associated with its magnificent <strong>havelis covered in intricate wall paintings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Towns and villages across the region feature historic mansions whose fa\u00e7ades, courtyards and interiors showcase<strong> detailed frescoes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>These paintings<\/strong> depict a fascinating <strong>mix of themes<\/strong>, ranging from <strong>Hindu mythology and royal and local traditions<\/strong> to scenes influenced by everyday life and changing times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some artworks <\/strong>also reflect the arrival of <strong>modern technology and foreign influences, <\/strong>creating a distinctive visual record of the region\u2019s history.<\/li>\n<li>The havelis themselves are equally<strong> notable for their architectural details<\/strong>, including <strong>ornate gateways, balconies, courtyards, <\/strong>carved elements, and decorative fa\u00e7ades.<\/li>\n<li>Together, the buildings and paintings create a <strong>unique urban landscape<\/strong> that sets Shekhawati apart from other heritage regions of Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/shekhawati-havelis-added-to-unesco-tentative-list-says-rajasthan-government\/3034689\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/shekhawati-havelis-added-to-unesco-tentative-list-says-rajasthan-government\/3034689\/<\/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 state government announced recently that the historic and richly frescoed havelis of Rajasthan\u2019s Shekhawati region have been included in UNESCO\u2019s tentative list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are Havelis?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Havelis are <strong>old mansions<\/strong> or <strong>large townhouses constructed around an open courtyard. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>name <\/strong>comes from the <strong>Arabic hawali, a &#8220;private space,&#8221;<\/strong> since they were <strong>originally enclosed family dwellings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This type of building is <strong>found throughout India<\/strong>, but<strong> particularly in northwestern India (Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat), <\/strong>where large climatic variations pose challenges in terms of living comfort.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>multi-story houses<\/strong>\u2014<strong>frequently constructed by royalty or merchants\u2014<\/strong>have <strong>central courtyards <\/strong>(generally with fountains) that bring in light and ventilation in the hot climate of India.<\/li>\n<li>Contrary to Western mansions, havelis <strong>focus on inwardly facing design with intricately ornamented balconies (jharokhas), latticework screens, and frescoed walls. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally busy family residences, numerous havelis now are <strong>&#8220;living museums&#8221; of India&#8217;s history,<\/strong> restored as heritage hotels or cultural centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Shekhawati Havelis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in the <strong>northeastern Rajasthan,<\/strong> the Shekhawati region is often associated with its magnificent <strong>havelis covered in intricate wall paintings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Towns and villages across the region feature historic mansions whose fa\u00e7ades, courtyards and interiors showcase<strong> detailed frescoes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>These paintings<\/strong> depict a fascinating <strong>mix of themes<\/strong>, ranging from <strong>Hindu mythology and royal and local traditions<\/strong> to scenes influenced by everyday life and changing times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some artworks <\/strong>also reflect the arrival of <strong>modern technology and foreign influences, <\/strong>creating a distinctive visual record of the region\u2019s history.<\/li>\n<li>The havelis themselves are equally<strong> notable for their architectural details<\/strong>, including <strong>ornate gateways, balconies, courtyards, <\/strong>carved elements, and decorative fa\u00e7ades.<\/li>\n<li>Together, the buildings and paintings create a <strong>unique urban landscape<\/strong> that sets Shekhawati apart from other heritage regions of Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/shekhawati-havelis-added-to-unesco-tentative-list-says-rajasthan-government\/3034689\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/shekhawati-havelis-added-to-unesco-tentative-list-says-rajasthan-government\/3034689\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the RVV BD Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by the United Kingdom.<\/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=\"2479\"\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_249_2479\"\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_249_2479\"\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_249_2479\"\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_249_2479\"\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>To significantly enhance the beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities of the IAF, the Ministry of Defence is evaluating a critical proposal to equip the Su-30MKI fighter fleet with Russian-made RVV-BD long-range air-to-air missiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About RVV BD Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The RVV-BD <strong>(Raketa Vozduh-Vozduh Bolshoy Dalnosti)<\/strong> is a <strong>Russian-developed beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The RVV BD is the<strong> export version of the R-37M missile,<\/strong> one of the world\u2019s longest-range air-to-air missiles.<\/li>\n<li>It is specifically designed to<strong> engage strategic targets such as Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&amp;C) aircraft<\/strong>, airborne command platforms, and other<strong> critical aerial assets. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known that the missile has a maximum<strong> firing range<\/strong> in the forward hemisphere of up to <strong>200 kilometres. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile travels at <strong>hypersonic speeds <\/strong>of around Mach 6.<\/li>\n<li>It carries a 60 kg <strong>high-explosive fragmentation warhead<\/strong> and uses a <strong>radioactive proximity fuse plus contact sensor for assured detonation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At ~4 meters length and ~510 kg weight, it can be mounted under the Su-30MKI without compromising agility.<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with an <strong>active-passive radar homing head<\/strong>, an <strong>inertial guidance system<\/strong>, and a <strong>radio correction link. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/iaf-eyes-300-km-range-russian-rvv-bd-missiles-to-turn-su-30mkis-into-high-speed-awacs-killers.18657\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/iaf-eyes-300-km-range-russian-rvv-bd-missiles-to-turn-su-30mkis-into-high-speed-awacs-killers.18657\/<\/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>To significantly enhance the beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities of the IAF, the Ministry of Defence is evaluating a critical proposal to equip the Su-30MKI fighter fleet with Russian-made RVV-BD long-range air-to-air missiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About RVV BD Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The RVV-BD <strong>(Raketa Vozduh-Vozduh Bolshoy Dalnosti)<\/strong> is a <strong>Russian-developed beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The RVV BD is the<strong> export version of the R-37M missile,<\/strong> one of the world\u2019s longest-range air-to-air missiles.<\/li>\n<li>It is specifically designed to<strong> engage strategic targets such as Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&amp;C) aircraft<\/strong>, airborne command platforms, and other<strong> critical aerial assets. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known that the missile has a maximum<strong> firing range<\/strong> in the forward hemisphere of up to <strong>200 kilometres. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile travels at <strong>hypersonic speeds <\/strong>of around Mach 6.<\/li>\n<li>It carries a 60 kg <strong>high-explosive fragmentation warhead<\/strong> and uses a <strong>radioactive proximity fuse plus contact sensor for assured detonation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>At ~4 meters length and ~510 kg weight, it can be mounted under the Su-30MKI without compromising agility.<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with an <strong>active-passive radar homing head<\/strong>, an <strong>inertial guidance system<\/strong>, and a <strong>radio correction link. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/iaf-eyes-300-km-range-russian-rvv-bd-missiles-to-turn-su-30mkis-into-high-speed-awacs-killers.18657\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/iaf-eyes-300-km-range-russian-rvv-bd-missiles-to-turn-su-30mkis-into-high-speed-awacs-killers.18657\/<\/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 the Mindoro bleeding-heart Pigeon:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to Philippines.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorised as a critically endangered species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2480\"\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_249_2480\"\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_249_2480\"\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_249_2480\"\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_249_2480\"\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, Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon was reappeared after 20 years\u00a0which confirmed that it is still surviving in the wild.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic <strong>to Mindoro, Philippines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0is one of seven species of\u00a0bleeding-hearts, or\u00a0\u201cbleeding-heart\u201d doves, five of which are endemic to the Philippines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>It measures about 30 cm in length and has <strong>orange-red spot<\/strong> on white chest, together with the iridescent green plumage on its head and neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It has generally been described as a <strong>lowland forest specialist,<\/strong> typically occurring at elevations of around 400 meters (1,300 feet), and occasionally up to 800 m (2,600 ft).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behaviour:<\/strong> It is <strong>ground-dwelling and<\/strong> usually takes flight only when threatened.<\/li>\n<li>Males and females look almost identical.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List: <\/strong>Critically Endangered (CR)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats: <\/strong>It is threatened\u00a0by <strong>hunting and habitat loss.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its habitat is affected by\u00a0<strong>slash-and-burn agriculture, agricultural use<\/strong>, rattan harvesting, marble quarrying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon was reappeared after 20 years\u00a0which confirmed that it is still surviving in the wild.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a ground-dwelling pigeon endemic <strong>to Mindoro, Philippines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0is one of seven species of\u00a0bleeding-hearts, or\u00a0\u201cbleeding-heart\u201d doves, five of which are endemic to the Philippines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>It measures about 30 cm in length and has <strong>orange-red spot<\/strong> on white chest, together with the iridescent green plumage on its head and neck.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It has generally been described as a <strong>lowland forest specialist,<\/strong> typically occurring at elevations of around 400 meters (1,300 feet), and occasionally up to 800 m (2,600 ft).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behaviour:<\/strong> It is <strong>ground-dwelling and<\/strong> usually takes flight only when threatened.<\/li>\n<li>Males and females look almost identical.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List: <\/strong>Critically Endangered (CR)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats: <\/strong>It is threatened\u00a0by <strong>hunting and habitat loss.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its habitat is affected by\u00a0<strong>slash-and-burn agriculture, agricultural use<\/strong>, rattan harvesting, marble quarrying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/a-pigeon-with-a-bleeding-heart-has-returned-after-20-years-rare-philippine-bird-spotted-in-2026-but-why-its-comeback-may-not-be-good-news\/articleshow\/133755269.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                        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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the e-FAST India Initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is focused on moving medium- and heavy-duty freight towards zero-emission vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>It is a NITI Aayog lead initiative.<\/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=\"2481\"\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_249_2481\"\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_249_2481\"\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_249_2481\"\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_249_2481\"\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, NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The e-FAST India (<strong>Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport &#8211; India<\/strong>) is a <strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong> government\u2013industry platform focused on moving <strong>medium- and heavy-duty freight towards zero-emission vehicles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It brings together <strong>government and industry stakeholders<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It includes OEMs, logistics service providers, financiers, shippers and charge point operators &#8211; <strong>to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight in India<\/strong>, particularly in the <strong>medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a flagship initiative under <strong>the e-FAST India platform.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to aggregate <strong>freight demand from shippers<\/strong>, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and other ecosystem stakeholders and translate it into deployment opportunities across identified freight corridors.<\/li>\n<li>It brings together shippers, LSPs, vehicle manufacturers, financiers, charge point operators (CPOs) to <strong>improve demand visibility, support charging infrastructure planning<\/strong> and strengthen the commercial case for <strong>electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (e-MHDVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The e-FAST India (<strong>Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport &#8211; India<\/strong>) is a <strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong> government\u2013industry platform focused on moving <strong>medium- and heavy-duty freight towards zero-emission vehicles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It brings together <strong>government and industry stakeholders<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It includes OEMs, logistics service providers, financiers, shippers and charge point operators &#8211; <strong>to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight in India<\/strong>, particularly in the <strong>medium- and heavy-duty vehicle segments.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a flagship initiative under <strong>the e-FAST India platform.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to aggregate <strong>freight demand from shippers<\/strong>, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and other ecosystem stakeholders and translate it into deployment opportunities across identified freight corridors.<\/li>\n<li>It brings together shippers, LSPs, vehicle manufacturers, financiers, charge point operators (CPOs) to <strong>improve demand visibility, support charging infrastructure planning<\/strong> and strengthen the commercial case for <strong>electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (e-MHDVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2307592&#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 the Cell\u00a0Broadcast\u00a0System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area.<\/li>\n<li>It is indigenous technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).<\/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=\"2482\"\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_249_2482\"\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_249_2482\"\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_249_2482\"\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_249_2482\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the\u00a0Cell\u00a0Broadcast\u00a0System\u00a0(CBS) has been resumed\u00a0in\u00a0India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>telecom-enabled public warning system<\/strong> that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, <strong>geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices<\/strong> within a defined area.<\/li>\n<li>It is indigenous technology developed by the <strong>Centre for Development of Telematics<\/strong> (C-DOT) under the <strong>Department of Telecommunications<\/strong> (DoT), in collaboration with the <strong>National Disaster Management Authority<\/strong> and <strong>the Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong> (MHA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Cell Broadcast System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>uses common messaging protocols<\/strong> that have been\u00a0incorporated by all\u00a0the\u00a0major handset makers around\u00a0the\u00a0world.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Unlike SMS alerts, CB messages are broadcast to all mobile phones in a specific area, ensuring rapid <strong>delivery even in congested networks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Messages are delivered <strong>in near real-time,<\/strong> reaching users within seconds without any queuing delays.<\/li>\n<li>It offers precise <strong>geo-targeting capabilities<\/strong>, enabling alerts to be disseminated at the level of individual cell towers or clusters.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>universal reach by covering all mobile users<\/strong> within the targeted area, including those <strong>who are roaming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supported across 2G to 5G networks,<\/strong> it ensures wide reach in both urban and rural areas, including last-mile and roaming populations.<\/li>\n<li>These alerts are <strong>delivered as priority notifications<\/strong>, appearing as pop-up messages accompanied by distinct loud tones, with text message with <strong>multilingual alerts<\/strong> read aloud on supported mobile handsets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the\u00a0Cell\u00a0Broadcast\u00a0System\u00a0(CBS) has been resumed\u00a0in\u00a0India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>telecom-enabled public warning system<\/strong> that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, <strong>geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices<\/strong> within a defined area.<\/li>\n<li>It is indigenous technology developed by the <strong>Centre for Development of Telematics<\/strong> (C-DOT) under the <strong>Department of Telecommunications<\/strong> (DoT), in collaboration with the <strong>National Disaster Management Authority<\/strong> and <strong>the Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong> (MHA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Cell Broadcast System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>uses common messaging protocols<\/strong> that have been\u00a0incorporated by all\u00a0the\u00a0major handset makers around\u00a0the\u00a0world.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Unlike SMS alerts, CB messages are broadcast to all mobile phones in a specific area, ensuring rapid <strong>delivery even in congested networks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Messages are delivered <strong>in near real-time,<\/strong> reaching users within seconds without any queuing delays.<\/li>\n<li>It offers precise <strong>geo-targeting capabilities<\/strong>, enabling alerts to be disseminated at the level of individual cell towers or clusters.<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>universal reach by covering all mobile users<\/strong> within the targeted area, including those <strong>who are roaming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supported across 2G to 5G networks,<\/strong> it ensures wide reach in both urban and rural areas, including last-mile and roaming populations.<\/li>\n<li>These alerts are <strong>delivered as priority notifications<\/strong>, appearing as pop-up messages accompanied by distinct loud tones, with text message with <strong>multilingual alerts<\/strong> read aloud on supported mobile handsets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-is-the-cell-broadcast-system-and-how-does-it-help-in-emergencies-explained\/article71438246.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input 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<strong>Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/strong> <strong>Gahirmatha Beach<\/strong> and Marine Sanctuary lie to the east, and separates a swamp region covered with a canopy of mangroves from the Bay of Bengal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is India\u2019s second-largest <strong>mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is nestled in the estuary of <strong>Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation and species of the sanctuary are those that are mainly found in the tropical and subtropical intertidal regions.<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>designated as a Ramsar site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Mangrove species, casuarinas, and grasses like the indigo bush.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to the largest congregation of <strong>saltwater crocodile in<\/strong> the country.<\/li>\n<li>The Gahirmatha Beach is the largest colony of the <strong>Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also home to numerous animals like hyenas, wild boar, Chitals, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Jungle cat, Wild Pigs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/odisha\/hundreds-of-baby-crocs-break-out-of-eggshells-in-odishas-bhitarkanika-national-park-4137124\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/odisha\/hundreds-of-baby-crocs-break-out-of-eggshells-in-odishas-bhitarkanika-national-park-4137124\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/odisha\/hundreds-of-baby-crocs-break-out-of-eggshells-in-odishas-bhitarkanika-national-park-4137124<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n             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vegetation and species of the sanctuary are those that are mainly found in the tropical and subtropical intertidal regions.<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>designated as a Ramsar site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Mangrove species, casuarinas, and grasses like the indigo bush.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to the largest congregation of <strong>saltwater crocodile in<\/strong> the country.<\/li>\n<li>The Gahirmatha Beach is the largest colony of the <strong>Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also home to numerous animals like hyenas, wild boar, Chitals, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Jungle cat, Wild Pigs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/odisha\/hundreds-of-baby-crocs-break-out-of-eggshells-in-odishas-bhitarkanika-national-park-4137124\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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