{"id":126667,"date":"2026-09-28T17:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=126667"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:11:48","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-28-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-28-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 28 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_265\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 28 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>Which among the following best describes Begonia rajvikramanii, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2634\"\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_265_2634\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly identified mangrove plant species.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_265_2634\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A newly identified frog species.                                            <\/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_265_2634\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered freshwater fish species.                                            <\/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_265_2634\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A newly discovered flowering plant species.                                            <\/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>Researchers recently identified a new species of the genus Begonia from the Western Ghats region in Keralam\u2019s Kollam district and named it Begonia rajvikramanii.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Begonia rajvikramanii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of<strong> perennial flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Begonia <\/strong>in the family Begoniaceae.\n<ul>\n<li>The genus <strong>Begonia <\/strong>is one of the <strong>largest flowering plant genera,<\/strong> with 2,200 accepted species, mainly distributed across the <strong>tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Begonia rajvikramanii was discovered from the <strong>Western Ghats <\/strong>region in <strong>Keralam\u2019s <\/strong>Kollam district.<\/li>\n<li>It grows in <strong>wet habitat<\/strong>s, particularly on <strong>rocky cliffs and road-cut walls<\/strong>, at elevations of approximately 200 metres-350 metres<\/li>\n<li>Flowering and fruiting of Begonia rajvikramanii occurs between August and April.<\/li>\n<li>The observed population of this species comprises approximately 200 mature individuals, occupying an area of less than 5 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It has been assessed as <strong>\u2018Data Deficient\u2019 (DD),<\/strong> pending comprehensive assessment in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralam-researchers-discover-a-new-species-of-genus-begonia-in-western-ghats\/article71513107.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralam-researchers-discover-a-new-species-of-genus-begonia-in-western-ghats\/article71513107.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers recently identified a new species of the genus Begonia from the Western Ghats region in Keralam\u2019s Kollam district and named it Begonia rajvikramanii.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Begonia rajvikramanii:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of<strong> perennial flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Begonia <\/strong>in the family Begoniaceae.\n<ul>\n<li>The genus <strong>Begonia <\/strong>is one of the <strong>largest flowering plant genera,<\/strong> with 2,200 accepted species, mainly distributed across the <strong>tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Begonia rajvikramanii was discovered from the <strong>Western Ghats <\/strong>region in <strong>Keralam\u2019s <\/strong>Kollam district.<\/li>\n<li>It grows in <strong>wet habitat<\/strong>s, particularly on <strong>rocky cliffs and road-cut walls<\/strong>, at elevations of approximately 200 metres-350 metres<\/li>\n<li>Flowering and fruiting of Begonia rajvikramanii occurs between August and April.<\/li>\n<li>The observed population of this species comprises approximately 200 mature individuals, occupying an area of less than 5 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It has been assessed as <strong>\u2018Data Deficient\u2019 (DD),<\/strong> pending comprehensive assessment in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralam-researchers-discover-a-new-species-of-genus-begonia-in-western-ghats\/article71513107.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralam-researchers-discover-a-new-species-of-genus-begonia-in-western-ghats\/article71513107.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n        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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to the Travel &amp; Tourism Development Index 2026, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).<\/li>\n<li>Japan is ranked top in the index.<\/li>\n<li>India is ranked among the top five countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2635\"\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_265_2635\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Only two                                             <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_265_2635\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_265_2635\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The latest\u00a0 2026 Travel &amp; Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum suggests that travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across the world.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Travel &amp; Tourism Development Index (TTDI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published <strong>biennially <\/strong>by the <strong>World Economic Forum (WEF). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has evolved from the Travel &amp; Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), published biennially from 2007 to 2019 by the WEF.<\/li>\n<li>Relaunched in 2022 in its current form, it reflects a broader focus on sustainable and resilient development, beyond competitiveness alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TTDI 2026 Highlights:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was published by WEF in<strong> collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It ranked <strong>110 economies<\/strong> on the factors and conditions that support the development of travel and tourism.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Being high on the TTDI<\/strong> does <strong>not necessarily<\/strong> mean a <strong>country receives the most tourists. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The index is designed to measure how well economies are positioned to support <strong>sustainable and resilient tourism development. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan <\/strong>moved up two places to take the<strong> top spot <\/strong>in the 2026 ranking. It was <strong>followed by the US, Spain, Australia, and France.<\/strong> And, Germany, the UK, <strong>China<\/strong>, Switzerland, and Italy comprised the top 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India Rankings:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India is ranked <strong>31st, <\/strong>moving <strong>up from 39th <\/strong>place in 2024, helped by its <strong>low travel costs, cultural resources, and natural attractions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>India also ranks among the <strong>top 10 economies<\/strong> for the <strong>number of World Heritage cultural sites, along with China and Mexico.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The report also pointed to some <strong>challenges <\/strong>for India. <strong>Workforce skills, environmental sustainability, <\/strong>and <strong>tourism infrastructure<\/strong> remain areas that need improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism conditions improve worldwide:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourism conditions <strong>improved across most economies<\/strong> between 2024 and 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>International tourist arrivals<\/strong> reached<strong> 1.5 billion in 2025<\/strong>, with arrivals <strong>4.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>101 of the 110 economies<\/strong> covered by the index <strong>improved their scores <\/strong>during the period.<\/li>\n<li>The average score rose 2.1%, the fastest growth since 2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, the Philippines, T\u00fcrkiye, Mexico, and Brazil,<\/strong> the <strong>10 largest non-high-income travel<\/strong> and tourism economies account for more than <strong>28% of global direct travel and tourism GDP,<\/strong> with their share projected to rise to 35% by 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/feature\/global-tourism-is-having-its-biggest-bounce-since-2019-japan-is-no-1-destination\/3053536\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/feature\/global-tourism-is-having-its-biggest-bounce-since-2019-japan-is-no-1-destination\/3053536\/<\/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<h2>The latest\u00a0 2026 Travel &amp; Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum suggests that travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across the world.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Travel &amp; Tourism Development Index (TTDI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published <strong>biennially <\/strong>by the <strong>World Economic Forum (WEF). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has evolved from the Travel &amp; Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), published biennially from 2007 to 2019 by the WEF.<\/li>\n<li>Relaunched in 2022 in its current form, it reflects a broader focus on sustainable and resilient development, beyond competitiveness alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TTDI 2026 Highlights:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was published by WEF in<strong> collaboration with Zurich Insurance Group.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It ranked <strong>110 economies<\/strong> on the factors and conditions that support the development of travel and tourism.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Being high on the TTDI<\/strong> does <strong>not necessarily<\/strong> mean a <strong>country receives the most tourists. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The index is designed to measure how well economies are positioned to support <strong>sustainable and resilient tourism development. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan <\/strong>moved up two places to take the<strong> top spot <\/strong>in the 2026 ranking. It was <strong>followed by the US, Spain, Australia, and France.<\/strong> And, Germany, the UK, <strong>China<\/strong>, Switzerland, and Italy comprised the top 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India Rankings:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India is ranked <strong>31st, <\/strong>moving <strong>up from 39th <\/strong>place in 2024, helped by its <strong>low travel costs, cultural resources, and natural attractions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>India also ranks among the <strong>top 10 economies<\/strong> for the <strong>number of World Heritage cultural sites, along with China and Mexico.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The report also pointed to some <strong>challenges <\/strong>for India. <strong>Workforce skills, environmental sustainability, <\/strong>and <strong>tourism infrastructure<\/strong> remain areas that need improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism conditions improve worldwide:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourism conditions <strong>improved across most economies<\/strong> between 2024 and 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>International tourist arrivals<\/strong> reached<strong> 1.5 billion in 2025<\/strong>, with arrivals <strong>4.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>101 of the 110 economies<\/strong> covered by the index <strong>improved their scores <\/strong>during the period.<\/li>\n<li>The average score rose 2.1%, the fastest growth since 2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, the Philippines, T\u00fcrkiye, Mexico, and Brazil,<\/strong> the <strong>10 largest non-high-income travel<\/strong> and tourism economies account for more than <strong>28% of global direct travel and tourism GDP,<\/strong> with their share projected to rise to 35% by 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/feature\/global-tourism-is-having-its-biggest-bounce-since-2019-japan-is-no-1-destination\/3053536\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/feature\/global-tourism-is-having-its-biggest-bounce-since-2019-japan-is-no-1-destination\/3053536\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Tetrataenium manipurense, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2636\"\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_265_2636\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly identified butterfly species.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_265_2636\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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A newly identified frog species                                            <\/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_265_2636\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                             <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of botanists from Manipur University and Mizoram University has officially identified a local culinary herb recently and named it Tetrataenium manipurense after the state of Manipur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Tetrataenium manipurense:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new plant species<\/strong> from <strong>Manipur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locally known as &#8216;Singjang-kumol&#8217; or &#8216;Manshang-nakuppi&#8217;, the species has been named Tetrataenium manipurense after the state of Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>local culinary herb<\/strong> in Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>Despite its long-standing popularity in <strong>traditional Manipuri cuisine<\/strong>, the plant previously lacked official recognition in global scientific records.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long, slender, grass-like green leaflets <\/strong>and an exceptionally <strong>long cylindrical rootstock <\/strong>that can reach up to 40 centimetres.<\/li>\n<li>The plant also produces stalks measuring 10\u201320 centimetres that bear <strong>small, oblong-oval fruits. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For generations, <strong>communities <\/strong>have<strong> harvested its aerial shoots, flowers<\/strong>, and <strong>basal leaves to season traditional dishes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Local markets in Manipur have been trading this <strong>wild aromatic vegetable<\/strong> for generations, where it is typically <strong>sold in bundles of fresh green sprigs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is provisionally categorised as<strong> Least Concern (LC)<\/strong> under the IUCN Red List criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nenow.in\/north-east-news\/manipur\/new-species-tetrataenium-manipurense-identified-by-manipur-mizoram-university-botanists.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/nenow.in\/north-east-news\/manipur\/new-species-tetrataenium-manipurense-identified-by-manipur-mizoram-university-botanists.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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A team of botanists from Manipur University and Mizoram University has officially identified a local culinary herb recently and named it Tetrataenium manipurense after the state of Manipur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Tetrataenium manipurense:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new plant species<\/strong> from <strong>Manipur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Locally known as &#8216;Singjang-kumol&#8217; or &#8216;Manshang-nakuppi&#8217;, the species has been named Tetrataenium manipurense after the state of Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>local culinary herb<\/strong> in Manipur.<\/li>\n<li>Despite its long-standing popularity in <strong>traditional Manipuri cuisine<\/strong>, the plant previously lacked official recognition in global scientific records.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long, slender, grass-like green leaflets <\/strong>and an exceptionally <strong>long cylindrical rootstock <\/strong>that can reach up to 40 centimetres.<\/li>\n<li>The plant also produces stalks measuring 10\u201320 centimetres that bear <strong>small, oblong-oval fruits. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For generations, <strong>communities <\/strong>have<strong> harvested its aerial shoots, flowers<\/strong>, and <strong>basal leaves to season traditional dishes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Local markets in Manipur have been trading this <strong>wild aromatic vegetable<\/strong> for generations, where it is typically <strong>sold in bundles of fresh green sprigs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is provisionally categorised as<strong> Least Concern (LC)<\/strong> under the IUCN Red List criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nenow.in\/north-east-news\/manipur\/new-species-tetrataenium-manipurense-identified-by-manipur-mizoram-university-botanists.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/nenow.in\/north-east-news\/manipur\/new-species-tetrataenium-manipurense-identified-by-manipur-mizoram-university-botanists.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; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Arteries, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are the blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to all of human body\u2019s cells.<\/li>\n<li>The pulmonary artery is the biggest artery in human body.<\/li>\n<li>They have valves inside them to keep blood from moving in the wrong direction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2637\"\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_265_2637\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_265_2637\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pain in your legs when you walk can be a warning sign that the arteries carrying blood to your legs are becoming blocked, a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arteries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arteries are the <strong>blood vessels<\/strong> that <strong>bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to all of your body\u2019s cells. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Arteries make up a major <strong>part of the circulatory system,<\/strong> with the veins and heart being the other main components.<\/li>\n<li>They play a crucial role in<strong> distributing oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout your body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into the biggest artery<\/strong> in your body \u2014 your <strong>aorta<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>This branches off into parts<\/strong> that <strong>feed smaller and smaller arteries,<\/strong> eventually reaching your entire body.<\/li>\n<li>Arteries keep your body alive and healthy by delivering what your cells and tissues need.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly<strong> 10% of your body\u2019s blood<\/strong> is in your<strong> arteries at any point in time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your arteries have <strong>three layers:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tunica intima<\/strong>, or inner layer: Has <strong>tissue with elastic fiber<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunica media,<\/strong> or middle layer: This is <strong>mostly smooth muscle<\/strong> that lets your arteries get tighter or more open as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunica externa, <\/strong>or outer layer: <strong>Interacts with other tissue<\/strong>s, including nerves that send commands to pull in or expand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>two types <\/strong>of arteries are:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elastic<\/strong>: Have <strong>more elastic tissue than muscular arteries<\/strong> and are located <strong>close to your heart. <\/strong>Examples: <strong>Aorta and pulmonary artery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muscular<\/strong>: Have <strong>more smooth muscle<\/strong> than elastic arteries. Examples: <strong>Femoral, radial, and brachial arteries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specific arteries provide blood to organs<\/strong> or certain parts of your body, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coronary arteries: Heart.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Carotid arteries: Brain, head, face and neck.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vertebral arteries: Brain and spine.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Iliac arteries: Pelvis.<\/li>\n<li>Femoral artery: Legs.<\/li>\n<li>Subclavian arteries: Head, neck, and arms.<\/li>\n<li>Celiac and mesenteric arteries: Digestive system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conditions that can harm your arteries<\/strong> include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atherosclerosis<\/strong>, a condition in which <strong>plaque builds up <\/strong>inside your arteries.\n<ul>\n<li>Over time, plaque hardens and causes your <strong>arteries to narrow. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>That <strong>limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood <\/strong>to your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aneurysm <\/strong>(a <strong>stretch or bulge in an artery<\/strong> that can break open).<\/li>\n<li>Blood clot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coronary artery disease <\/strong>(<strong>atherosclerosis in your coronary arteries<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Carotid artery disease (atherosclerosis in your carotid artery).<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>High cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peripheral artery disease (PAD): <\/strong>A common condition in which narrowed arteries <strong>reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>How are arteries different from veins?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arteries:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take oxygen-rich blood away from your heart<\/strong> and distribute it to your whole body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have strong, muscular walls <\/strong>that can handle the high pressure of blood your heart pumps out with each heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t need valves because the force of the blood coming from your heart ensures the blood only goes in one direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veins:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring blood back to your heart a<\/strong>fter your body\u2019s cells and tissues have taken the oxygen out of it. This is known as <strong>oxygen-poor blood or deoxygenated blood.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Have thinner walls<\/strong> because the <strong>pressure <\/strong>inside them <strong>isn\u2019t as high as it is in arteries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Have valves inside them<\/strong> to keep blood from moving in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-09-leg-pain-condition-peripheral-artery.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-09-leg-pain-condition-peripheral-artery.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pain in your legs when you walk can be a warning sign that the arteries carrying blood to your legs are becoming blocked, a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Arteries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arteries are the <strong>blood vessels<\/strong> that <strong>bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to all of your body\u2019s cells. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Arteries make up a major <strong>part of the circulatory system,<\/strong> with the veins and heart being the other main components.<\/li>\n<li>They play a crucial role in<strong> distributing oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout your body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>heart pumps oxygen-rich blood into the biggest artery<\/strong> in your body \u2014 your <strong>aorta<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>This branches off into parts<\/strong> that <strong>feed smaller and smaller arteries,<\/strong> eventually reaching your entire body.<\/li>\n<li>Arteries keep your body alive and healthy by delivering what your cells and tissues need.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly<strong> 10% of your body\u2019s blood<\/strong> is in your<strong> arteries at any point in time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Your arteries have <strong>three layers:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tunica intima<\/strong>, or inner layer: Has <strong>tissue with elastic fiber<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunica media,<\/strong> or middle layer: This is <strong>mostly smooth muscle<\/strong> that lets your arteries get tighter or more open as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tunica externa, <\/strong>or outer layer: <strong>Interacts with other tissue<\/strong>s, including nerves that send commands to pull in or expand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>two types <\/strong>of arteries are:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elastic<\/strong>: Have <strong>more elastic tissue than muscular arteries<\/strong> and are located <strong>close to your heart. <\/strong>Examples: <strong>Aorta and pulmonary artery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muscular<\/strong>: Have <strong>more smooth muscle<\/strong> than elastic arteries. Examples: <strong>Femoral, radial, and brachial arteries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specific arteries provide blood to organs<\/strong> or certain parts of your body, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coronary arteries: Heart.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Carotid arteries: Brain, head, face and neck.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vertebral arteries: Brain and spine.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Iliac arteries: Pelvis.<\/li>\n<li>Femoral artery: Legs.<\/li>\n<li>Subclavian arteries: Head, neck, and arms.<\/li>\n<li>Celiac and mesenteric arteries: Digestive system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conditions that can harm your arteries<\/strong> include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atherosclerosis<\/strong>, a condition in which <strong>plaque builds up <\/strong>inside your arteries.\n<ul>\n<li>Over time, plaque hardens and causes your <strong>arteries to narrow. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>That <strong>limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood <\/strong>to your body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aneurysm <\/strong>(a <strong>stretch or bulge in an artery<\/strong> that can break open).<\/li>\n<li>Blood clot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coronary artery disease <\/strong>(<strong>atherosclerosis in your coronary arteries<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Carotid artery disease (atherosclerosis in your carotid artery).<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>High cholesterol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peripheral artery disease (PAD): <\/strong>A common condition in which narrowed arteries <strong>reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>How are arteries different from veins?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arteries:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take oxygen-rich blood away from your heart<\/strong> and distribute it to your whole body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have strong, muscular walls <\/strong>that can handle the high pressure of blood your heart pumps out with each heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t need valves because the force of the blood coming from your heart ensures the blood only goes in one direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veins:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring blood back to your heart a<\/strong>fter your body\u2019s cells and tissues have taken the oxygen out of it. This is known as <strong>oxygen-poor blood or deoxygenated blood.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Have thinner walls<\/strong> because the <strong>pressure <\/strong>inside them <strong>isn\u2019t as high as it is in arteries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Have valves inside them<\/strong> to keep blood from moving in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-09-leg-pain-condition-peripheral-artery.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2026-09-leg-pain-condition-peripheral-artery.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: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Modhera Sun Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2638\"\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_265_2638\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Odisha                                            <\/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_265_2638\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat                                            <\/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_265_2638\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Maharashtra                                            <\/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_265_2638\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Madhya Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the thousand-year history of Gujarat\u2019s Modhera Sun Temple, recalling its destruction during invasions and its subsequent reconstruction, while also highlighting the village&#8217;s transformation into India&#8217;s first 24&#215;7 s village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Modhera Sun Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple <\/strong>dedicated to the <strong>solar deity Surya<\/strong> located at Modhera village of the Mehsana district, <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is situated on the <strong>bank of the river Pushpavati. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was<strong> built <\/strong>after<strong> 1026-27 CE<\/strong> during the reign of <strong>King Bhima I <\/strong>of the <strong>Chaulukya dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No worship is offered now<\/strong> and is a protected monument <strong>maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It entered the list of <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong> in the year 2014.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The temple complex is built in <strong>Maru-Gurjara style (Chaulukya style). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple complex has <strong>three components<\/strong>: <strong>Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall; and Kunda, the reservoir. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each part is <strong>aligned along an east-west axis<\/strong>, reinforcing the <strong>temple\u2019s connection to the sun\u2019s movement. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabha Mandap<\/strong> standing on<strong> 52 pillar<\/strong>s, <strong>depicting <\/strong>the <strong>52 weeks in a year.<\/strong> The intricate carvings on the pillars depict scenes from ancient Indian epics Ramayana, Mahabharata and scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.<\/li>\n<li>The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On equinoxes,<\/strong> with the perfect planning and precision of the architecture,<strong> sun rays enter the main sanctum. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In those days light was used to further reflect to other idols from the correctly placed diamond on the head of Sun God.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>exterior walls<\/strong> are engraved with beautiful <strong>intricate carvings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/pm-modi-highlights-modheras-1000-year-journey-from-temple-legacy-to-indias-first-24x7-solar-village-in-mann-ki-baat\/134517123\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/pm-modi-highlights-modheras-1000-year-journey-from-temple-legacy-to-indias-first-24&#215;7-solar-village-in-mann-ki-baat\/134517123<\/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>Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the thousand-year history of Gujarat\u2019s Modhera Sun Temple, recalling its destruction during invasions and its subsequent reconstruction, while also highlighting the village&#8217;s transformation into India&#8217;s first 24&#215;7 s village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Modhera Sun Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Hindu temple <\/strong>dedicated to the <strong>solar deity Surya<\/strong> located at Modhera village of the Mehsana district, <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is situated on the <strong>bank of the river Pushpavati. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was<strong> built <\/strong>after<strong> 1026-27 CE<\/strong> during the reign of <strong>King Bhima I <\/strong>of the <strong>Chaulukya dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>No worship is offered now<\/strong> and is a protected monument <strong>maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It entered the list of <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong> in the year 2014.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The temple complex is built in <strong>Maru-Gurjara style (Chaulukya style). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple complex has <strong>three components<\/strong>: <strong>Gudhamandapa, the shrine hall; Sabhamandapa, the assembly hall; and Kunda, the reservoir. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each part is <strong>aligned along an east-west axis<\/strong>, reinforcing the <strong>temple\u2019s connection to the sun\u2019s movement. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The halls have intricately carved exterior and pillars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabha Mandap<\/strong> standing on<strong> 52 pillar<\/strong>s, <strong>depicting <\/strong>the <strong>52 weeks in a year.<\/strong> The intricate carvings on the pillars depict scenes from ancient Indian epics Ramayana, Mahabharata and scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.<\/li>\n<li>The reservoir has steps to reach the bottom and numerous small shrines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On equinoxes,<\/strong> with the perfect planning and precision of the architecture,<strong> sun rays enter the main sanctum. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In those days light was used to further reflect to other idols from the correctly placed diamond on the head of Sun God.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>exterior walls<\/strong> are engraved with beautiful <strong>intricate carvings. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/pm-modi-highlights-modheras-1000-year-journey-from-temple-legacy-to-indias-first-24x7-solar-village-in-mann-ki-baat\/134517123\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/pm-modi-highlights-modheras-1000-year-journey-from-temple-legacy-to-indias-first-24&#215;7-solar-village-in-mann-ki-baat\/134517123<\/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>Dakhla Oasis, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2639\"\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_265_2639\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Morocco                                            <\/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_265_2639\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Saudi Arabia                                            <\/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_265_2639\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Egypt                                            <\/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_265_2639\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Yemen                                            <\/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 rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period has been recently uncovered at Bir Al-Shaghala in Egypt\u2019s Dakhla Oasis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dakhla Oasis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>desert oasis <\/strong>located <strong>west of the Nile River<\/strong>, between Cairo and Luxor in <strong>Egypt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Western Desert<\/strong>, which covers two-thirds of the land area of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of about 2,000 sq.km and is known for its rich history and stunning landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nomadic hunter-gatherers first settled<\/strong> in Dakhla Oasis around <strong>12,000 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has long been a<strong> crossroads between different parts of North Africa.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ancient routes<\/strong> passing through the region <strong>connected communities travelling between<\/strong> <strong>Egypt, the Sahara, and Libya<\/strong>, leaving behind evidence of repeated human activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Among the most <strong>valuable remains <\/strong>are thousands of <strong>petroglyphs <\/strong>carved into exposed rock surfaces.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Some depict animals<\/strong> that once <strong>lived in a wetter Sahara<\/strong>, while <strong>others show people, hunting scenes,<\/strong> and symbols connected to different periods of settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It was only <strong>connected to the outside world by a road built in the 80s<\/strong>, the so-called <strong>Great Desert Loop. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>soil&#8217;s exceptional fertility <\/strong>makes Dakhla famous. Local farmers grow dates, olives, and other crops that are the foundations of the region&#8217;s agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>The oasis also features<strong> therapeutic hot springs<\/strong> like Bir Tarfawi and Bir Al-Gebel.<\/li>\n<li>Dakhla Oasis is home to several important sites, including M<strong>ut, Al-Qasr village<\/strong>, and the <strong>Dakhla Oasis Heritage Museum.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/archaeology\/archaeologists-have-discovered-a-1700-year-old-roman-era-pyramid-tomb-in-egypts-dakhla-oasis-the-small-mud-brick-monument-combines-egyptian-greek-and-roman-traditions-and-held-a-married-couple\/articleshow\/134516790.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/archaeology\/archaeologists-have-discovered-a-1700-year-old-roman-era-pyramid-tomb-in-egypts-dakhla-oasis-the-small-mud-brick-monument-combines-egyptian-greek-and-roman-traditions-and-held-a-married-couple\/articleshow\/134516790.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period has been recently uncovered at Bir Al-Shaghala in Egypt\u2019s Dakhla Oasis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dakhla Oasis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>desert oasis <\/strong>located <strong>west of the Nile River<\/strong>, between Cairo and Luxor in <strong>Egypt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Western Desert<\/strong>, which covers two-thirds of the land area of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of about 2,000 sq.km and is known for its rich history and stunning landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nomadic hunter-gatherers first settled<\/strong> in Dakhla Oasis around <strong>12,000 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has long been a<strong> crossroads between different parts of North Africa.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ancient routes<\/strong> passing through the region <strong>connected communities travelling between<\/strong> <strong>Egypt, the Sahara, and Libya<\/strong>, leaving behind evidence of repeated human activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Among the most <strong>valuable remains <\/strong>are thousands of <strong>petroglyphs <\/strong>carved into exposed rock surfaces.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Some depict animals<\/strong> that once <strong>lived in a wetter Sahara<\/strong>, while <strong>others show people, hunting scenes,<\/strong> and symbols connected to different periods of settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It was only <strong>connected to the outside world by a road built in the 80s<\/strong>, the so-called <strong>Great Desert Loop. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>soil&#8217;s exceptional fertility <\/strong>makes Dakhla famous. Local farmers grow dates, olives, and other crops that are the foundations of the region&#8217;s agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>The oasis also features<strong> therapeutic hot springs<\/strong> like Bir Tarfawi and Bir Al-Gebel.<\/li>\n<li>Dakhla Oasis is home to several important sites, including M<strong>ut, Al-Qasr village<\/strong>, and the <strong>Dakhla Oasis Heritage Museum.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/archaeology\/archaeologists-have-discovered-a-1700-year-old-roman-era-pyramid-tomb-in-egypts-dakhla-oasis-the-small-mud-brick-monument-combines-egyptian-greek-and-roman-traditions-and-held-a-married-couple\/articleshow\/134516790.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/science\/archaeology\/archaeologists-have-discovered-a-1700-year-old-roman-era-pyramid-tomb-in-egypts-dakhla-oasis-the-small-mud-brick-monument-combines-egyptian-greek-and-roman-traditions-and-held-a-married-couple\/articleshow\/134516790.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Kaladi, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a traditional fermented cereal-based beverage.<\/li>\n<li>It originated from the Jammu &amp; Kashmir region.<\/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=\"2640\"\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_265_2640\"\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_265_2640\"\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_265_2640\"\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_265_2640\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of State in PMO recently stated that the \u201cKaladi\u201d, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached the commercial threshold for local and global consumption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kaladi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Known as <strong>Kalari cheese<\/strong> or the \u201c<strong>mozzarella of the Himalayas<\/strong>\u201d, it is a <strong>traditional dairy product<\/strong> originated from the Ramnagar area, <strong>Udhampur district of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The local delicacy is traditionally made by<strong> Gujjar shepherds<\/strong> in the mountains of Kashmir.<\/li>\n<li>It is a traditionally <strong>ripened cheese <\/strong>made from<strong> cow\u2019s or goat\u2019s milk. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Kalari was developed to <strong>preserve excess milk during the summer months<\/strong>, when the heat would make it difficult to store fresh milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Traditionally <strong>handmade<\/strong>, the milk is <strong>churned with a wooden spoon,<\/strong> after which <strong>sour whey<\/strong>\u2014a <strong>byproduct <\/strong>of cheesemaking\u2014is <strong>added to the warm milk to curdle <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>milk solids <\/strong>are <strong>separated<\/strong> from the whey liquid and <strong>hand-pressed into small discs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These discs are then<strong> sun-dried<\/strong> for several days to <strong>dry the outer layer,<\/strong> while the <strong>interior remains soft and moist. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>mild flavor<\/strong> and a <strong>dense, stretchy texture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It develops a golden, crispy crust when pan\u2011seared while staying gooey inside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To maintain freshness<\/strong>, Kalari is kept <strong>frozen in sealed packets. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It received the Geographical Indication<strong> (GI) tag in 2023.<\/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.greaterkashmir.com\/jammu\/gi-tag-kaladi-cheese-of-jk-reaches-commercial-threshold-for-global-consumption-dr-jitendra-12573173\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.greaterkashmir.com\/jammu\/gi-tag-kaladi-cheese-of-jk-reaches-commercial-threshold-for-global-consumption-dr-jitendra-12573173<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of State in PMO recently stated that the \u201cKaladi\u201d, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached the commercial threshold for local and global consumption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kaladi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Known as <strong>Kalari cheese<\/strong> or the \u201c<strong>mozzarella of the Himalayas<\/strong>\u201d, it is a <strong>traditional dairy product<\/strong> originated from the Ramnagar area, <strong>Udhampur district of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The local delicacy is traditionally made by<strong> Gujjar shepherds<\/strong> in the mountains of Kashmir.<\/li>\n<li>It is a traditionally <strong>ripened cheese <\/strong>made from<strong> cow\u2019s or goat\u2019s milk. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Kalari was developed to <strong>preserve excess milk during the summer months<\/strong>, when the heat would make it difficult to store fresh milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Traditionally <strong>handmade<\/strong>, the milk is <strong>churned with a wooden spoon,<\/strong> after which <strong>sour whey<\/strong>\u2014a <strong>byproduct <\/strong>of cheesemaking\u2014is <strong>added to the warm milk to curdle <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>milk solids <\/strong>are <strong>separated<\/strong> from the whey liquid and <strong>hand-pressed into small discs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These discs are then<strong> sun-dried<\/strong> for several days to <strong>dry the outer layer,<\/strong> while the <strong>interior remains soft and moist. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has a <strong>mild flavor<\/strong> and a <strong>dense, stretchy texture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It develops a golden, crispy crust when pan\u2011seared while staying gooey inside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To maintain freshness<\/strong>, Kalari is kept <strong>frozen in sealed packets. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It received the Geographical Indication<strong> (GI) tag in 2023.<\/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.greaterkashmir.com\/jammu\/gi-tag-kaladi-cheese-of-jk-reaches-commercial-threshold-for-global-consumption-dr-jitendra-12573173\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.greaterkashmir.com\/jammu\/gi-tag-kaladi-cheese-of-jk-reaches-commercial-threshold-for-global-consumption-dr-jitendra-12573173<\/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 Livestock Insurance Portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides a single, integrated digital platform for livestock insurance.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.<\/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=\"2641\"\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_265_2641\"\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_265_2641\"\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_265_2641\"\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_265_2641\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Livestock Insurance Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It will provide a <strong>single, integrated digital platform<\/strong> for <strong>livestock insurance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>making livestock insurance services more transparent<\/strong>, efficient, accessible and technology-driven.<\/li>\n<li>It will strengthen risk protection for livestock farmers and supporting the <strong>sustainability of their livelihoods.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the <strong>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables <strong>streamlined policy issuance,<\/strong> claim processing, monitoring and reporting, in case of animals insured under the <strong>Livestock Insurance Scheme<\/strong> of the Department of Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying.<\/li>\n<li>The Portal will also be <strong>available in 11 regional languages<\/strong> apart from Hindi and English, enabling livestock farmers to access information and services in languages familiar to them.<\/li>\n<li>It will also facilitate better coordination, <strong>real-time monitoring and data-driven management<\/strong> of livestock insurance programmes, contributing to improved service delivery across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Livestock Insurance Portal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It will provide a <strong>single, integrated digital platform<\/strong> for <strong>livestock insurance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>making livestock insurance services more transparent<\/strong>, efficient, accessible and technology-driven.<\/li>\n<li>It will strengthen risk protection for livestock farmers and supporting the <strong>sustainability of their livelihoods.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the <strong>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It enables <strong>streamlined policy issuance,<\/strong> claim processing, monitoring and reporting, in case of animals insured under the <strong>Livestock Insurance Scheme<\/strong> of the Department of Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying.<\/li>\n<li>The Portal will also be <strong>available in 11 regional languages<\/strong> apart from Hindi and English, enabling livestock farmers to access information and services in languages familiar to them.<\/li>\n<li>It will also facilitate better coordination, <strong>real-time monitoring and data-driven management<\/strong> of livestock insurance programmes, contributing to improved service delivery across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2315538&#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>With reference to Musk Deer, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It typically inhabit forests and brush lands at intermediate elevations and rocky slopes at altitudes between 2,600 and 3,000 meters<\/li>\n<li>It has a specialised scent gland found in the abdomen of a male musk deer.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorised as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2642\"\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_265_2642\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Assam Police recovered six musk deer pods from two Arunachal Pradesh-based men during an operation near Guwahati.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Musk Deer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Musk deer (Moschidae) are small deer-like animals that belong to the <strong>family Moschidae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Its coat is dark brown, mottled with paler, greyer hair underneath. It has whitish markings on its chin and ears.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They typically inhabit <strong>forests and brushlands<\/strong> at intermediate elevations and rocky slopes at altitudes between 2,600 and 3,000 meters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They live in highland areas in central and <strong>northeastern Asia, particularly in western China, Myanmar and the Himalayas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>shy, usually feeding at night<\/strong>, and tend to live alone, occasionally in pairs but never in herds.<\/li>\n<li>Musk deer <strong>lacks antlers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The animal has <strong>well-developed side toes<\/strong> that give it a sure-footedness and allow to scamper around rocks in the snow and even climb trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet: <\/strong>Their diet <strong>includes both browse and graze<\/strong>, and they also consume some mosses and lichens<\/li>\n<li>A musk deer pod is a <strong>specialised scent gland<\/strong> found in the abdomen of a <strong>male musk deer. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It produces a <strong>strong-smelling, reddish-brown secretion<\/strong> used in traditional perfumes and medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A musk gland in males produces a strong scent used for <strong>communication\/territorial marking.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN: <\/strong>Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Assam Police recovered six musk deer pods from two Arunachal Pradesh-based men during an operation near Guwahati.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Musk Deer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Musk deer (Moschidae) are small deer-like animals that belong to the <strong>family Moschidae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Its coat is dark brown, mottled with paler, greyer hair underneath. It has whitish markings on its chin and ears.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They typically inhabit <strong>forests and brushlands<\/strong> at intermediate elevations and rocky slopes at altitudes between 2,600 and 3,000 meters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They live in highland areas in central and <strong>northeastern Asia, particularly in western China, Myanmar and the Himalayas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>shy, usually feeding at night<\/strong>, and tend to live alone, occasionally in pairs but never in herds.<\/li>\n<li>Musk deer <strong>lacks antlers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The animal has <strong>well-developed side toes<\/strong> that give it a sure-footedness and allow to scamper around rocks in the snow and even climb trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet: <\/strong>Their diet <strong>includes both browse and graze<\/strong>, and they also consume some mosses and lichens<\/li>\n<li>A musk deer pod is a <strong>specialised scent gland<\/strong> found in the abdomen of a <strong>male musk deer. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It produces a <strong>strong-smelling, reddish-brown secretion<\/strong> used in traditional perfumes and medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A musk gland in males produces a strong scent used for <strong>communication\/territorial marking.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN: <\/strong>Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/two-arrested-with-musk-deer-pods-in-assam\/article71515968.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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<strong>biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources<\/strong> such as <strong>corn starch or sugarcane<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is synthesized through the fermentation of glucose to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications: <\/strong>PLA is known for its <strong>eco-compatibility and versatility<\/strong>, finding applications in areas like food packaging, medical sutures, and 3D printing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantages of Polylactic Acid:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduces Carbon Footprint:<\/strong> Its bio-based origin ensures a <strong>reduced carbon footprint<\/strong> and aligns with global sustainability goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dual Benefit:<\/strong> PLA\u2019s ability to <strong>integrate agricultural waste<\/strong> into the value chain can create dual benefits first with farmers gaining additional income streams, and second is industries achieving a sustainable supply of raw materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource utilization<\/strong>: Integrating PLA production within existing agro-industrial frameworks\u2014such as <strong>co-locating bioplastic plants<\/strong> with sugar mills\u2014can optimize resource utilization while reducing waste.<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/jitendra-singh-launches-commercial-use-of-bio-based-biodegradable-pla-plastic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/jitendra-singh-launches-commercial-use-of-bio-based-biodegradable-pla-plastic\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/jitendra-singh-launches-commercial-use-of-bio-based-biodegradable-pla-plastic\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n   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