{"id":128708,"date":"2026-10-12T18:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=128708"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:24:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:54:54","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-12-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-12-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 12 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_275\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 12 October 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Exercise INDRA, is conducted between India and:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2729\"\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_275_2729\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. France                                            <\/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_275_2729\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Japan                                            <\/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_275_2729\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Brazil                                            <\/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_275_2729\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Russia                                            <\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in Exercise INDRA 2026 which is to be conducted at Vladivostok, Russia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise INDRA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>bilateral exercise<\/strong> conducted between the <strong>Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Since <strong>its inception in 2003,<\/strong> Exercise Indra has epitomised the long-term strategic relationship between the Indian and Russian navies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases:<\/strong> It will comprise engagements during the <strong>harbour phase<\/strong> followed by coordinated <strong>operational activities at sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The exercise will include a range of professional interactions and maritime evolutions aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, <strong>operational coordination and interoperability<\/strong> between the participating navies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation:<\/strong> The participation of <strong>INS Sahyadri<\/strong> is in consonance with the Government of <strong>India\u2019s vision of MAHASAGAR<\/strong> (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&#038;reg=48&#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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in Exercise INDRA 2026 which is to be conducted at Vladivostok, Russia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise INDRA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>bilateral exercise<\/strong> conducted between the <strong>Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Since <strong>its inception in 2003,<\/strong> Exercise Indra has epitomised the long-term strategic relationship between the Indian and Russian navies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases:<\/strong> It will comprise engagements during the <strong>harbour phase<\/strong> followed by coordinated <strong>operational activities at sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> The exercise will include a range of professional interactions and maritime evolutions aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, <strong>operational coordination and interoperability<\/strong> between the participating navies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation:<\/strong> The participation of <strong>INS Sahyadri<\/strong> is in consonance with the Government of <strong>India\u2019s vision of MAHASAGAR<\/strong> (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321926&#038;reg=48&#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 Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses.<\/li>\n<li>It helps to develop 1000 processing units to strengthen markets and value chains.<\/li>\n<li>It provides assured maximum procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor under Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2730\"\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_275_2730\"\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_275_2730\"\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_275_2730\"\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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was observed that the early momentum of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is successfully bridging policy intent and ground-level execution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving <strong>self-sufficiency (Aatmanirbharta) in pulses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> The Mission will be implemented over a six-year period<strong>, from 2025-26 to 2030-31.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>achieve self-sufficiency in pulses<\/strong> by significantly enhancing domestic production, reducing import dependence, and sustainably improving farmers\u2019 incomes.<\/li>\n<li>The Mission plans to <strong>expand the area under pulses cultivation<\/strong> by an <strong>additional 35 lakh hectares<\/strong>, targeting rice fallows and other suitable lands, while promoting intercropping and crop diversification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive strategy:<\/strong> The mission covers research, seed systems, area expansion, procurement, and price stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on quality seeds:<\/strong> A key focus will be the development and <strong>dissemination of high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient pulses varieties,<\/strong> supported by a robust seed system.<\/li>\n<li>This includes the production and distribution of <strong>126 lakh quintals of certified seeds<\/strong> and the free <strong>provision of 88 lakh seed kits to farmers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seed Production:<\/strong> To ensure availability of premium quality seeds, states will prepare five-year rolling seed production plans.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>breeder seed production<\/strong> will be supervised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity building:<\/strong> Structured training programmes for farmers and seed growers to promote sustainable techniques and modern technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-harvest infrastructure:<\/strong> To strengthen markets and value chains, the Mission will help develop <strong>1000 processing units,<\/strong> thereby reducing crop losses, improving value addition.\n<ul>\n<li>A maximum <strong>subsidy of Rs. 25 lakhs<\/strong> will be available for setting up of processing, packaging units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cluster-Based Approach:<\/strong> Tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each cluster to enhance productivity, and promote geographic diversification of pulse production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procurement:<\/strong> Assured maximum procurement of <strong>Tur, Urad, and Masoor<\/strong> under <strong>Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NAFED and NCCF<\/strong> will undertake <strong>100% procurement<\/strong> in participating states for the next four years from farmers who register with these agencies and enter into agreements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence all statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it was observed that the early momentum of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is successfully bridging policy intent and ground-level execution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving <strong>self-sufficiency (Aatmanirbharta) in pulses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> The Mission will be implemented over a six-year period<strong>, from 2025-26 to 2030-31.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to <strong>achieve self-sufficiency in pulses<\/strong> by significantly enhancing domestic production, reducing import dependence, and sustainably improving farmers\u2019 incomes.<\/li>\n<li>The Mission plans to <strong>expand the area under pulses cultivation<\/strong> by an <strong>additional 35 lakh hectares<\/strong>, targeting rice fallows and other suitable lands, while promoting intercropping and crop diversification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive strategy:<\/strong> The mission covers research, seed systems, area expansion, procurement, and price stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus on quality seeds:<\/strong> A key focus will be the development and <strong>dissemination of high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient pulses varieties,<\/strong> supported by a robust seed system.<\/li>\n<li>This includes the production and distribution of <strong>126 lakh quintals of certified seeds<\/strong> and the free <strong>provision of 88 lakh seed kits to farmers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Seed Production:<\/strong> To ensure availability of premium quality seeds, states will prepare five-year rolling seed production plans.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>breeder seed production<\/strong> will be supervised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity building:<\/strong> Structured training programmes for farmers and seed growers to promote sustainable techniques and modern technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-harvest infrastructure:<\/strong> To strengthen markets and value chains, the Mission will help develop <strong>1000 processing units,<\/strong> thereby reducing crop losses, improving value addition.\n<ul>\n<li>A maximum <strong>subsidy of Rs. 25 lakhs<\/strong> will be available for setting up of processing, packaging units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cluster-Based Approach:<\/strong> Tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each cluster to enhance productivity, and promote geographic diversification of pulse production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procurement:<\/strong> Assured maximum procurement of <strong>Tur, Urad, and Masoor<\/strong> under <strong>Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NAFED and NCCF<\/strong> will undertake <strong>100% procurement<\/strong> in participating states for the next four years from farmers who register with these agencies and enter into agreements.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence all statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321892&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n         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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>Global Innovation Index, is published by:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2731\"\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_275_2731\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. World Intellectual Property Organization                                             <\/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_275_2731\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. World Bank                                            <\/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_275_2731\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. World Economic Forum                                            <\/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_275_2731\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. United Nations Environment Programme                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a ranking of countries as per their <strong>success and capacity in innovation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>first launched in 2007,<\/strong> and has become the leading global benchmark for measuring and comparing innovation performance.<\/li>\n<li>It is published yearly by the <strong>World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>recognized by the UN General Assembly<\/strong> as an authoritative reference for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies.<\/li>\n<li>It tracks global innovation trends through investment patterns, technological progress, adoption rates, and socioeconomic impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a ranking of countries as per their <strong>success and capacity in innovation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>first launched in 2007,<\/strong> and has become the leading global benchmark for measuring and comparing innovation performance.<\/li>\n<li>It is published yearly by the <strong>World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>recognized by the UN General Assembly<\/strong> as an authoritative reference for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies.<\/li>\n<li>It tracks global innovation trends through investment patterns, technological progress, adoption rates, and socioeconomic impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-global-innovation-index-2026-india-key-highlights-upsc-10916341\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Chocolate Mahseer:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is mainly found in the major rivers and hill-streams of North Eastern states of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorised as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2732\"\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_275_2732\"\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_275_2732\"\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_275_2732\"\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_275_2732\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Sikkim Chief Minister released \u2018Chocolate Mahseer\u2019 fish into the Rangeet river, underlining the importance of conserving indigenous fish species and protecting the state\u2019s aquatic biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Chocolate Mahseer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate Mahseer or <strong>copper mahseer<\/strong> (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) is a <strong>freshwater fish species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fish species belonging to the genus Tor and <strong>Neolissocheilus<\/strong> under the <strong>family Cyprinidae are popularly known as \u2018Mahseer\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known by the local <strong>name \u2018kha saw in Meghalaya.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was officially designated as <strong>state fish of Meghalaya and Sikkim.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It thrives in <strong>nearly all the major rivers<\/strong> and <strong>hill-streams<\/strong> of Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The species <strong>inhabits clear, fast flowing streams<\/strong> and <strong>rivers<\/strong> with stony, pebbly or rocky bottoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It possesses <strong>exceptional strength and agility<\/strong>, making it a prized catch.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>equipped with powerful pectoral and dorsal fins<\/strong>, it possesses the remarkable ability to swiftly navigate against strong river currents.<\/li>\n<li>Females of this species are larger in size when compared to males in the same age group.<\/li>\n<li>It is prized by anglers and is considered an <strong>indicator of healthy river ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Its populations are in decline due to <strong>habitat degradation, overfishing<\/strong> and environmental changes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Near Threatened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Sikkim Chief Minister released \u2018Chocolate Mahseer\u2019 fish into the Rangeet river, underlining the importance of conserving indigenous fish species and protecting the state\u2019s aquatic biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Chocolate Mahseer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate Mahseer or <strong>copper mahseer<\/strong> (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) is a <strong>freshwater fish species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fish species belonging to the genus Tor and <strong>Neolissocheilus<\/strong> under the <strong>family Cyprinidae are popularly known as \u2018Mahseer\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is known by the local <strong>name \u2018kha saw in Meghalaya.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was officially designated as <strong>state fish of Meghalaya and Sikkim.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It thrives in <strong>nearly all the major rivers<\/strong> and <strong>hill-streams<\/strong> of Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The species <strong>inhabits clear, fast flowing streams<\/strong> and <strong>rivers<\/strong> with stony, pebbly or rocky bottoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It possesses <strong>exceptional strength and agility<\/strong>, making it a prized catch.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>equipped with powerful pectoral and dorsal fins<\/strong>, it possesses the remarkable ability to swiftly navigate against strong river currents.<\/li>\n<li>Females of this species are larger in size when compared to males in the same age group.<\/li>\n<li>It is prized by anglers and is considered an <strong>indicator of healthy river ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Its populations are in decline due to <strong>habitat degradation, overfishing<\/strong> and environmental changes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Near Threatened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence, only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/sikkim-cm-bats-for-conserving-indigenous-fish-species-protecting-aquatic-biodiversity\/3068768\/<\/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                       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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 Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an UN Global Initiative.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a platform for advancing dialogue on the responsible use of AI in agriculture and food systems.<\/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=\"2733\"\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_275_2733\"\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_275_2733\"\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_275_2733\"\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_275_2733\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2\r\n                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India hosted the Second meeting of the UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems (GI-AI4FS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>UN Global Initiative.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is coordinated by the <strong>International Telecommunication Union<\/strong> (ITU), in close collaboration with <strong>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/strong> (FAO), <strong>International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and World Food Programme (WFP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This provided a platform for advancing dialogue on the <strong>responsible use of AI in agriculture and food systems <\/strong>by promoting trustworthy and interoperable farmer-centric AI solutions.<\/li>\n<li>It strengthens international cooperation on governance and standards and identifying opportunities to <strong>translate innovation into practical applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India hosted the Second meeting of the UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems (GI-AI4FS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>UN Global Initiative.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is coordinated by the <strong>International Telecommunication Union<\/strong> (ITU), in close collaboration with <strong>Food and Agriculture Organization<\/strong> (FAO), <strong>International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and World Food Programme (WFP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This provided a platform for advancing dialogue on the <strong>responsible use of AI in agriculture and food systems <\/strong>by promoting trustworthy and interoperable farmer-centric AI solutions.<\/li>\n<li>It strengthens international cooperation on governance and standards and identifying opportunities to <strong>translate innovation into practical applications.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321784&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways (IR) network.<\/li>\n<li>Under this, local products will be sold at kiosks in railway stations under the \u2018One Station One Product\u2019 scheme.<\/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=\"2734\"\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_275_2734\"\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_275_2734\"\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_275_2734\"\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_275_2734\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated five redeveloped railway stations in Tamil Nadu which have been modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched in 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims at <strong>development and up gradation<\/strong> of stations over the <strong>Indian Railways (IR) network.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was launched to improve railway stations and make them <strong>cleaner, more comfortable and passenger-friendly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ABSS has a long-term vision that <strong>involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity<\/strong>, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> One of the significant features of this scheme is to designs of redeveloped station buildings are <strong>inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> Under the scheme, stations are being upgraded with <strong>better waiting halls, toilets, lifts, escalators, free Wi-Fi, executive lounge<\/strong>s, improved access roads and landscaping. Some stations may also have designated spaces for business meetings.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>The facilities are planned <strong>according to the needs of each station.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Economy Support:<\/strong> Local products will be sold at <strong>kiosks under the \u2018One Station One Product\u2019 scheme,<\/strong> and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated five redeveloped railway stations in Tamil Nadu which have been modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>launched in 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims at <strong>development and up gradation<\/strong> of stations over the <strong>Indian Railways (IR) network.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was launched to improve railway stations and make them <strong>cleaner, more comfortable and passenger-friendly. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ABSS has a long-term vision that <strong>involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity<\/strong>, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> One of the significant features of this scheme is to designs of redeveloped station buildings are <strong>inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amenities:<\/strong> Under the scheme, stations are being upgraded with <strong>better waiting halls, toilets, lifts, escalators, free Wi-Fi, executive lounge<\/strong>s, improved access roads and landscaping. Some stations may also have designated spaces for business meetings.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>The facilities are planned <strong>according to the needs of each station.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Economy Support:<\/strong> Local products will be sold at <strong>kiosks under the \u2018One Station One Product\u2019 scheme,<\/strong> and efforts will be made to make stations look greener and more attractive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Garba Dance:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a tribal dance mainly performed in the state of Jharkhand.<\/li>\n<li>It was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.<\/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=\"2735\"\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_275_2735\"\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_275_2735\"\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_275_2735\"\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_275_2735\"\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 nine nights of the Navratri festival, marked by dancing the Garba outdoors to welcome the Goddess Ambe Maa, began in Gujarat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garba Dance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>ritualistic and devotional dance<\/strong> performed throughout <strong>the\u00a0State of Gujarat<\/strong>, and across India.<\/li>\n<li>It is celebrated for <strong>nine days\u00a0during the festival of Navaratri.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The festival is dedicated to the\u00a0worship of the <strong>feminine energy or Shakti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The cultural, performative, and visual expressions of this feminine energy are expressed through the Garba dance.<\/li>\n<li>The performative and visual celebration of Garba takes place\u00a0within <strong>homes and temple courtyards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Impact:<\/strong> It promotes gender inclusivity, community bonding, and social equality across rural and urban spaces.<\/li>\n<li>It continues to be inclusive and participative by diverse and marginalized communities, strengthening community bonds.<\/li>\n<li>Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on the <strong>UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity<\/strong> in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/<\/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>The nine nights of the Navratri festival, marked by dancing the Garba outdoors to welcome the Goddess Ambe Maa, began in Gujarat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Garba Dance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>ritualistic and devotional dance<\/strong> performed throughout <strong>the\u00a0State of Gujarat<\/strong>, and across India.<\/li>\n<li>It is celebrated for <strong>nine days\u00a0during the festival of Navaratri.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The festival is dedicated to the\u00a0worship of the <strong>feminine energy or Shakti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The cultural, performative, and visual expressions of this feminine energy are expressed through the Garba dance.<\/li>\n<li>The performative and visual celebration of Garba takes place\u00a0within <strong>homes and temple courtyards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Impact:<\/strong> It promotes gender inclusivity, community bonding, and social equality across rural and urban spaces.<\/li>\n<li>It continues to be inclusive and participative by diverse and marginalized communities, strengthening community bonds.<\/li>\n<li>Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on the <strong>UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity<\/strong> in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/garba-gujarat-navratri-crores-history-10917065\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                   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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National Household Travel Survey:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is published by the National Statistics Office.<\/li>\n<li>It has objective of to generate robust, data-driven insights into domestic travel patterns.<\/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=\"2736\"\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_275_2736\"\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_275_2736\"\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_275_2736\"\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_275_2736\"\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 National Statistics Office (NSO) has released the key indicators and findings from the first ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Household Travel Survey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published by the <strong>National Statistics Office (NSO)<\/strong> under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary objectives of the survey:<\/strong> To <strong>generate robust, data-driven insights<\/strong> into domestic travel patterns and dynamics to support regional transport planning, infrastructure development and evidence-based policy formulation.<\/li>\n<li>The survey captures key <strong>aspects of domestic travel, including:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purpose of travel: <\/strong>Employment, education, social engagements, cultural and leisure activities, tourism, domestic work, caregiving and other purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mode of transport:<\/strong> Modes of transportation used by different demographic groups for undertaking trips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel duration and distance:<\/strong> Average time taken and distances travelled during trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major findings of National Household Travel<\/strong><strong> Survey:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student Mobility:<\/strong> Students in the <strong>15-29 age group recorded the highest regular<\/strong> trip participation for daily travel to educational institutions, at <strong>1 per cent in rural India and 73.3 per cent in urban India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforce Mobility:<\/strong> <strong>Male workers<\/strong> recorded a <strong>higher share<\/strong> of daily work trips of more than 1 km, at 61.9 per cent, compared with 41.9 per cent among female workers nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commuting costs:<\/strong> The average monthly expenditure on commuting to a fixed workplace stood at Rs 785 per worker. <strong>Urban workers<\/strong> incurred an average monthly expenditure of Rs 1,044, compared with Rs 612 for <strong>rural workers.<\/strong><\/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\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&#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 National Statistics Office (NSO) has released the key indicators and findings from the first ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Household Travel Survey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published by the <strong>National Statistics Office (NSO)<\/strong> under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary objectives of the survey:<\/strong> To <strong>generate robust, data-driven insights<\/strong> into domestic travel patterns and dynamics to support regional transport planning, infrastructure development and evidence-based policy formulation.<\/li>\n<li>The survey captures key <strong>aspects of domestic travel, including:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purpose of travel: <\/strong>Employment, education, social engagements, cultural and leisure activities, tourism, domestic work, caregiving and other purposes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mode of transport:<\/strong> Modes of transportation used by different demographic groups for undertaking trips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel duration and distance:<\/strong> Average time taken and distances travelled during trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major findings of National Household Travel<\/strong><strong> Survey:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student Mobility:<\/strong> Students in the <strong>15-29 age group recorded the highest regular<\/strong> trip participation for daily travel to educational institutions, at <strong>1 per cent in rural India and 73.3 per cent in urban India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Workforce Mobility:<\/strong> <strong>Male workers<\/strong> recorded a <strong>higher share<\/strong> of daily work trips of more than 1 km, at 61.9 per cent, compared with 41.9 per cent among female workers nationwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commuting costs:<\/strong> The average monthly expenditure on commuting to a fixed workplace stood at Rs 785 per worker. <strong>Urban workers<\/strong> incurred an average monthly expenditure of Rs 1,044, compared with Rs 612 for <strong>rural workers.<\/strong><\/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\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2319180&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                  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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 Palamu\u00a0Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Jharkhand.<\/li>\n<li>It is dominated by tropical Evergreen type of vegetation.<\/li>\n<li>It is drained by the North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2737\"\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_275_2737\"\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_275_2737\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_275_2737\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, villagers from 25 villages in the Garu region of Palamu\u00a0Tiger Reserve (PTR),\u00a0Latehar\u00a0district, voluntarily surrendered 31 country-made guns to support wildlife protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Palamu Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located on the <strong>Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The reserve <strong>forms a part<\/strong> of the <strong>Betla National Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the first 9 tiger reserves created in the country at the <strong>inception of \u2018Project Tiger\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>first reserve<\/strong> in the world in <strong>which a tiger census<\/strong> was carried out as a <strong>pugmark count,<\/strong> as early as 1932 under the supervision of J.W. Nicholson.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is undulating with <strong>valleys, hills, and plains<\/strong>. The geological formation consists of gneiss and includes granite and limestone.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> It is drained by <strong>three rivers<\/strong>, <strong>namely North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha<\/strong>, flowing through the valleys.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation comprises <strong>moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It mainly consists of Sal and bamboo as the major components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Some keystone and principal species found in the reserve include Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Leopard, Grey wolf, Wild dog, Gaur, Sloth bear and four horned antelope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand<\/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, villagers from 25 villages in the Garu region of Palamu\u00a0Tiger Reserve (PTR),\u00a0Latehar\u00a0district, voluntarily surrendered 31 country-made guns to support wildlife protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Palamu Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located on the <strong>Chhotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The reserve <strong>forms a part<\/strong> of the <strong>Betla National Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the first 9 tiger reserves created in the country at the <strong>inception of \u2018Project Tiger\u2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>first reserve<\/strong> in the world in <strong>which a tiger census<\/strong> was carried out as a <strong>pugmark count,<\/strong> as early as 1932 under the supervision of J.W. Nicholson.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is undulating with <strong>valleys, hills, and plains<\/strong>. The geological formation consists of gneiss and includes granite and limestone.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> It is drained by <strong>three rivers<\/strong>, <strong>namely North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha<\/strong>, flowing through the valleys.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation comprises <strong>moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It mainly consists of Sal and bamboo as the major components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Some keystone and principal species found in the reserve include Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Leopard, Grey wolf, Wild dog, Gaur, Sloth bear and four horned antelope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/jharkhandstatenews.com\/article\/top-stories\/12151\/palamu-tiger-reserve-villagers-surrender-31-guns-to-protect-wildlife-in-jharkhand<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Exercise KONKAN, is conducted between India and:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2738\"\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_275_2738\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. South Korea                                            <\/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_275_2738\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Kyrgyzstan                                            <\/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_275_2738\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Italy                                            <\/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_275_2738\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. United Kingdom                                            <\/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>Indian Navy\u2019s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 which is to be conducted in Plymouth, United Kingdom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise KONKAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>annual bilateral maritime exercise<\/strong> conducted between <strong>India and United Kingdom (UK).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is fostering <strong>enhanced interoperability<\/strong> and mutual understanding in <strong>maritime operations between the two Navies. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases:<\/strong> The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth, UK, <strong>in two phases.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harbour Phase:<\/strong> It includes a broad spectrum of professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, cultural engagements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea Phase:<\/strong> It will encompass complex maritime operational drills across all three domains \u2013 <strong>air, surface and sub-surface.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring <strong>secure, open and free seas and exemplifies<\/strong> the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise stands as a testament to the enduring bonds between the Indian and UK Navies and their shared commitment to maritime peace and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&#038;reg=48&#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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indian Navy\u2019s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 which is to be conducted in Plymouth, United Kingdom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise KONKAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>annual bilateral maritime exercise<\/strong> conducted between <strong>India and United Kingdom (UK).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is fostering <strong>enhanced interoperability<\/strong> and mutual understanding in <strong>maritime operations between the two Navies. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases:<\/strong> The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth, UK, <strong>in two phases.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harbour Phase:<\/strong> It includes a broad spectrum of professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures, cultural engagements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea Phase:<\/strong> It will encompass complex maritime operational drills across all three domains \u2013 <strong>air, surface and sub-surface.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The exercise is a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to ensuring <strong>secure, open and free seas and exemplifies<\/strong> the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise stands as a testament to the enduring bonds between the Indian and UK Navies and their shared commitment to maritime peace and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2321915&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                  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