{"id":128873,"date":"2026-10-13T18:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=128873"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:12:45","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-13-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-13-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 13 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_276\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 13 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. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Exercise IBSAMAR, is conducted between:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2739\"\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_276_2739\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. India, Brazil and 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_276_2739\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Japan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan                                            <\/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_276_2739\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. India, Brazil, and South Africa                                            <\/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 (INS) Tarkash deployed in South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise IBSAMAR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a joint <strong>multinational maritime exercise<\/strong> conducted <strong>between Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IBSAMAR has <strong>been conducted biennially since 2008<\/strong> under the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> The theme of IBSAMAR IX is <strong>Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to promote <strong>collective maritime security<\/strong> and preparedness to <strong>address maritime challenges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Warships and Aircraft: <\/strong>The Indian Navy is participating with <strong>INS Tarkash<\/strong>, accompanied by an <strong>integral Chetak helicopter. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise will cover a broad spectrum of maritime operations, including <strong>surface warfare, anti-air warfare<\/strong>, <strong>anti-submarine warfare<\/strong>, naval air operations, maritime interdiction, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), anti-piracy operations, search and rescue, damage control and firefighting.<\/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=2322377&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322377&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322377&#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 (INS) Tarkash deployed in South Africa to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime (IBSAMAR) Exercise 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise IBSAMAR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a joint <strong>multinational maritime exercise<\/strong> conducted <strong>between Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IBSAMAR has <strong>been conducted biennially since 2008<\/strong> under the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme:<\/strong> The theme of IBSAMAR IX is <strong>Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims to promote <strong>collective maritime security<\/strong> and preparedness to <strong>address maritime challenges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Warships and Aircraft: <\/strong>The Indian Navy is participating with <strong>INS Tarkash<\/strong>, accompanied by an <strong>integral Chetak helicopter. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise will cover a broad spectrum of maritime operations, including <strong>surface warfare, anti-air warfare<\/strong>, <strong>anti-submarine warfare<\/strong>, naval air operations, maritime interdiction, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), anti-piracy operations, search and rescue, damage control and firefighting.<\/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=2322377&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322377&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322377&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\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>With reference to Sarus Crane, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the tallest flying bird in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It mainly found in wetlands, marshes and shallow water bodies.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorised as vulnerable species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2740\"\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_276_2740\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_276_2740\"\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, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the population of Sarus Cranes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sarus Cranes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>tallest flying bird in the world.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They mainly found in wetlands, <strong>marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands and agricultural landscapes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They live in <strong>Southeast Asia, northern India, and northern Australia<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>In India, most sarus cranes are distributed along the <strong>Gangetic plain<\/strong> and in <strong>eastern Rajasthan<\/strong> in the northern states of India. Population densities decrease going to the south.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This species is <strong>not known to be migratory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a vital indicator of healthy <strong>wetlands and agricultural ecosystems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Sarus Crane:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a <strong>predominantly grey plumage<\/strong> with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs.<\/li>\n<li>They are regarded as the least social crane species, found mostly in pairs or small groups of three or four.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>monogamous birds<\/strong> and mate for life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> It has been estimated that <strong>cranes in general can live 30 to 40 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Degradation of wetlands, changes in agricultural land use, usage of pesticides and agricultural chemicals, collision and electrocution in powerlines, human disturbance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Sarus Crane:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Vulnerable<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix II<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the population of Sarus Cranes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sarus Cranes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>tallest flying bird in the world.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They mainly found in wetlands, <strong>marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands and agricultural landscapes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They live in <strong>Southeast Asia, northern India, and northern Australia<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>In India, most sarus cranes are distributed along the <strong>Gangetic plain<\/strong> and in <strong>eastern Rajasthan<\/strong> in the northern states of India. Population densities decrease going to the south.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This species is <strong>not known to be migratory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a vital indicator of healthy <strong>wetlands and agricultural ecosystems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Sarus Crane:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a <strong>predominantly grey plumage<\/strong> with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs.<\/li>\n<li>They are regarded as the least social crane species, found mostly in pairs or small groups of three or four.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>monogamous birds<\/strong> and mate for life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> It has been estimated that <strong>cranes in general can live 30 to 40 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Degradation of wetlands, changes in agricultural land use, usage of pesticides and agricultural chemicals, collision and electrocution in powerlines, human disturbance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Sarus Crane:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Vulnerable<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix II<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/bnhs-announces-all-india-sarus-crane-survey#google_vignette<\/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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>World Economic Outlook (WEO)\u00a0report is published by:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2741\"\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_276_2741\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. International Monetary Fund                                            <\/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_276_2741\"\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_276_2741\"\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_276_2741\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. NITI Aayog                                            <\/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>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India\u2019s economic growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026 in its World Economic Outlook (WEO)\u00a0report.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About World Economic Outlook (WEO) report:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a comprehensive report published twice a year by the <strong>International Monetary Fund (IMF).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The WEO is <strong>usually published in April and October<\/strong>, followed by the less comprehensive WEO updates in July and January.<\/li>\n<li>It includes the IMF\u2019s estimates and forecasts for <strong>global output growth and inflation<\/strong> as well as for <strong>real gross domestic product<\/strong> (GDP) growth, consumer prices, current account balances, and unemployment in the IMF\u2019s member countries,<\/li>\n<li>The data is drawn from IMF representatives\u2019 consultations with member countries, and is included in the WEO database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India\u2019s economic growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026 in its World Economic Outlook (WEO)\u00a0report.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About World Economic Outlook (WEO) report:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a comprehensive report published twice a year by the <strong>International Monetary Fund (IMF).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The WEO is <strong>usually published in April and October<\/strong>, followed by the less comprehensive WEO updates in July and January.<\/li>\n<li>It includes the IMF\u2019s estimates and forecasts for <strong>global output growth and inflation<\/strong> as well as for <strong>real gross domestic product<\/strong> (GDP) growth, consumer prices, current account balances, and unemployment in the IMF\u2019s member countries,<\/li>\n<li>The data is drawn from IMF representatives\u2019 consultations with member countries, and is included in the WEO database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/imf-slightly-raises-forecast-for-2026-global-growth-to-31-citing-resilience-to-shocks\/article71577836.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Bharat Tulip:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is designed to empower marginalized artisans by integrating them into the global digital economy.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles.<\/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=\"2742\"\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_276_2742\"\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_276_2742\"\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_276_2742\"\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_276_2742\"\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, the Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment has introduced BHARAT TULIP at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds at Mysuru in Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bharat Tulip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bharat Tulip (<strong>Traditional Artisans\u2019 Upliftment Livelihood Programme)<\/strong>was launched in<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative by the <strong>National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation<\/strong> (NBCFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>It is a transformative platform designed to <strong>empower marginalized artisans by integrating<\/strong> them into the <strong>global digital economy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empower artisans<\/strong> with access to digital marketplaces.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable artisans<\/strong> to participate in domestic\/global trade fairs, exhibitions, and fashion shows.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Tulip:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Commerce Integration:<\/strong> Tulip <strong>collaborates with leading e-commerce platforms<\/strong> to expand artisans&#8217; reach and boost sales opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<strong>Facilitating Sales:<\/strong> It enables artisans to <strong>sell high-quality products<\/strong> through digital marketplaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality Assurance:<\/strong> Ensuring <strong>rigorous quality checks<\/strong> so that only premium products are delivered directly to customers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Development:<\/strong> Providing <strong>essential training<\/strong> to artisans to improve craftsmanship and market readiness.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Outreach:<\/strong> Expanding artisans&#8217; presence on international B2C platforms to tap into global markets.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation in Fair:<\/strong> Offering artisans opportunities to showcase and sell their products at <strong>national and international fairs<\/strong>, opening new revenue streams.<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment has introduced BHARAT TULIP at the Mysuru Dasara Exhibition Grounds at Mysuru in Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bharat Tulip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bharat Tulip (<strong>Traditional Artisans\u2019 Upliftment Livelihood Programme)<\/strong>was launched in<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative by the <strong>National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation<\/strong> (NBCFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>It is a transformative platform designed to <strong>empower marginalized artisans by integrating<\/strong> them into the <strong>global digital economy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empower artisans<\/strong> with access to digital marketplaces.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enable artisans<\/strong> to participate in domestic\/global trade fairs, exhibitions, and fashion shows.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Tulip:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Commerce Integration:<\/strong> Tulip <strong>collaborates with leading e-commerce platforms<\/strong> to expand artisans&#8217; reach and boost sales opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n<strong>Facilitating Sales:<\/strong> It enables artisans to <strong>sell high-quality products<\/strong> through digital marketplaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality Assurance:<\/strong> Ensuring <strong>rigorous quality checks<\/strong> so that only premium products are delivered directly to customers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Development:<\/strong> Providing <strong>essential training<\/strong> to artisans to improve craftsmanship and market readiness.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Outreach:<\/strong> Expanding artisans&#8217; presence on international B2C platforms to tap into global markets.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participation in Fair:<\/strong> Offering artisans opportunities to showcase and sell their products at <strong>national and international fairs<\/strong>, opening new revenue streams.<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322461&#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 MY Bharat Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n<li>It was set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/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=\"2743\"\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_276_2743\"\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_276_2743\"\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_276_2743\"\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_276_2743\"\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, MY Bharat organized neighbourhood youth parliaments and Yuva Melas Across 1,469 locations as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MY Bharat Platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous body<\/strong> that has been set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been set up by the Government of India and registered as a <strong>society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat\u2019s digital platform provides equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of MY Bharat Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to cater to the needs of the <strong>dynamic youth demographic<\/strong>, aged <strong>between 15 and 29 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides an <strong>over-arching institutional mechanism<\/strong> powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development.<\/li>\n<li>The platform connects <strong>youth with programs and learning opportunities<\/strong> in Businesses, Government Departments and Non-Profit Organisations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat platform will create <strong>such an eco-system<\/strong> and empower young individuals to become catalysts for community transformation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The platform allows <strong>youth to generate their individual profiles<\/strong> listing their skill-sets and activities.<\/li>\n<li>The platform would allow youth to network with each other and also potential mentors.<\/li>\n<li>This platform offers a <strong>wealth of resources, mentorship programs<\/strong>, experiential learning opportunities, networks, and invaluable industry connections.<\/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=2322125&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322125&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322125&#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, MY Bharat organized neighbourhood youth parliaments and Yuva Melas Across 1,469 locations as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MY Bharat Platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>autonomous body<\/strong> that has been set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, <strong>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been set up by the Government of India and registered as a <strong>society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat\u2019s digital platform provides equitable access to opportunities for youth to actualize their aspirations and build Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of MY Bharat Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is designed to cater to the needs of the <strong>dynamic youth demographic<\/strong>, aged <strong>between 15 and 29 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides an <strong>over-arching institutional mechanism<\/strong> powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development.<\/li>\n<li>The platform connects <strong>youth with programs and learning opportunities<\/strong> in Businesses, Government Departments and Non-Profit Organisations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>MY Bharat platform will create <strong>such an eco-system<\/strong> and empower young individuals to become catalysts for community transformation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The platform allows <strong>youth to generate their individual profiles<\/strong> listing their skill-sets and activities.<\/li>\n<li>The platform would allow youth to network with each other and also potential mentors.<\/li>\n<li>This platform offers a <strong>wealth of resources, mentorship programs<\/strong>, experiential learning opportunities, networks, and invaluable industry connections.<\/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=2322125&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322125&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2322125&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                 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                <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Namdapha Tiger Reserve:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It mainly consists of tropical evergreen rainforest.<\/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=\"2744\"\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_276_2744\"\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_276_2744\"\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_276_2744\"\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_276_2744\"\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, employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh engaged under the Centre&#8217;s Project Tiger have raised wage issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Namdapha Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>named after the river Namdapha<\/strong> originating from Daphabum, the highest mountain peak in the Reserve.<\/li>\n<li>This area was originally Reserved Forests and was declared as <strong>Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was declared as a <strong>Tiger Reserve in 1983<\/strong> under Project Tiger scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> It has a dense cover of vegetation with high hills, and numerous rivers and seasonal streams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation of the reserve is mainly <strong>tropical evergreen rainforest<\/strong>, with very dense and multi-layered forest structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> The forests include thick growth of bamboo, cane, wild banana, and other undergrowth, making them almost impenetrable in some areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to four big cats viz. <strong>tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Other animals like <strong>Hoolock Gibbon, Golden Cat<\/strong>, Marbled Cat, <strong>Mishmi Takin, Red Panda<\/strong>, <strong>Namdapha Flying Squirrel<\/strong>s are found here.<\/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.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13<\/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, employees of Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh engaged under the Centre&#8217;s Project Tiger have raised wage issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Namdapha Tiger Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>named after the river Namdapha<\/strong> originating from Daphabum, the highest mountain peak in the Reserve.<\/li>\n<li>This area was originally Reserved Forests and was declared as <strong>Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was declared as a <strong>Tiger Reserve in 1983<\/strong> under Project Tiger scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topography:<\/strong> It has a dense cover of vegetation with high hills, and numerous rivers and seasonal streams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The vegetation of the reserve is mainly <strong>tropical evergreen rainforest<\/strong>, with very dense and multi-layered forest structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> The forests include thick growth of bamboo, cane, wild banana, and other undergrowth, making them almost impenetrable in some areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to four big cats viz. <strong>tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Other animals like <strong>Hoolock Gibbon, Golden Cat<\/strong>, Marbled Cat, <strong>Mishmi Takin, Red Panda<\/strong>, <strong>Namdapha Flying Squirrel<\/strong>s are found here.<\/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.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/arunachal-namdapha-tiger-reserve-staff-threaten-to-vacate-camps-suspend-work-over-6-months-of-unpaid-wages-1462223-2026-10-13<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                    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                          <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 TRISHNA Satellite:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is jointly developed by the ISRO and European Space Agency.<\/li>\n<li>It provides valuable data on aerosol optical depth, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud cover.\u00a0<\/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=\"2745\"\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_276_2745\"\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_276_2745\"\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_276_2745\"\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_276_2745\"\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>Recently, project head of the Indo-French satellite TRISHNA informed that it will be launched in the next 12-16 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TRISHNA Satellite:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TRISHNA (<strong>Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment<\/strong>) is a collaborative endeavor between the <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) <\/strong>and the <strong>French Space Agency Centre National d\u2019Etudes Spatiales<\/strong> (CNES).<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>third satellite<\/strong> that India and France are developing after <strong>Megha-Tropiques and SARAL (Satellite with ARGOS and ALTIKA) satellites.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Detailed monitoring of the energy and water budgets<\/strong> of the continental biosphere for quantifying terrestrial water stress and water use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-resolution observation of water quality<\/strong> and dynamics in coastal and inland waters.<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive <strong>assessment of urban heat islands<\/strong> detection of thermal anomalies linked to volcanic activity and geothermal resources.<\/li>\n<li>Precise monitoring of snow-melt runoff and glacier dynamics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide valuable data on aerosol optical depth<\/strong>, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud cover.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payloads:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) Payload:<\/strong> It is <strong>provided by CNES<\/strong> and features a four-channel long-wave infrared imaging sensor capable of high-resolution surface temperature and emissivity mapping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visible \u2013 Near Infra-Red \u2013 ShortWave Infra-Red<\/strong> (VNIR-SWIR) payload: It is developed by ISRO, includes seven spectral bands designed for <strong>detailed mapping of surface reflectance<\/strong> of VSWIR bands for generating important biophysical and radiation budget variables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> It is engineered to deliver <strong>high spatial and high temporal resolution<\/strong> monitoring of the <strong>earth\u2019s surface temperature<\/strong>, emissivity, and <strong>biophysical and radiation<\/strong> variables for surface energy budgeting at regional to global scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, project head of the Indo-French satellite TRISHNA informed that it will be launched in the next 12-16 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About TRISHNA Satellite:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TRISHNA (<strong>Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment<\/strong>) is a collaborative endeavor between the <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) <\/strong>and the <strong>French Space Agency Centre National d\u2019Etudes Spatiales<\/strong> (CNES).<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>third satellite<\/strong> that India and France are developing after <strong>Megha-Tropiques and SARAL (Satellite with ARGOS and ALTIKA) satellites.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Detailed monitoring of the energy and water budgets<\/strong> of the continental biosphere for quantifying terrestrial water stress and water use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-resolution observation of water quality<\/strong> and dynamics in coastal and inland waters.<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive <strong>assessment of urban heat islands<\/strong> detection of thermal anomalies linked to volcanic activity and geothermal resources.<\/li>\n<li>Precise monitoring of snow-melt runoff and glacier dynamics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide valuable data on aerosol optical depth<\/strong>, atmospheric water vapor, and cloud cover.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Payloads:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) Payload:<\/strong> It is <strong>provided by CNES<\/strong> and features a four-channel long-wave infrared imaging sensor capable of high-resolution surface temperature and emissivity mapping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visible \u2013 Near Infra-Red \u2013 ShortWave Infra-Red<\/strong> (VNIR-SWIR) payload: It is developed by ISRO, includes seven spectral bands designed for <strong>detailed mapping of surface reflectance<\/strong> of VSWIR bands for generating important biophysical and radiation budget variables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong> It is engineered to deliver <strong>high spatial and high temporal resolution<\/strong> monitoring of the <strong>earth\u2019s surface temperature<\/strong>, emissivity, and <strong>biophysical and radiation<\/strong> variables for surface energy budgeting at regional to global scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/trishna-satellite-is-in-advanced-stage-of-realisation-says-isro-official\/article71571635.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" 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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 Coronary Thrombosis:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.<\/li>\n<li>It is caused by high cholesterol levels which can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries.<\/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=\"2746\"\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_276_2746\"\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_276_2746\"\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_276_2746\"\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_276_2746\"\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>Recent death of famous Indian actor has drawn attention to coronary thrombosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Coronary Thrombosis: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0occurs <strong>when a blood clot forms<\/strong> in one of the <strong>arteries that supply<\/strong> <strong>blood to the heart muscle. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These arteries carry oxygen and nutrients that the heart needs to function.<\/li>\n<li>When a <strong>clot partly or completely blocks an artery<\/strong>, less blood reaches the heart muscle.<\/li>\n<li>If the blood supply is cut off for too long, the <strong>heart muscle can become damaged<\/strong>, leading to a heart attack.<\/li>\n<li>This form of thrombosis is often <strong>associated with atherosclerosis,<\/strong> in which fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up in the artery walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smoking<\/strong> is a major risk factor for coronary thrombosis as it can damage the blood vessels and promote the formation of blood clots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High cholesterol levels<\/strong> can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypertension can cause<\/strong> the arteries to become narrowed and damaged.<\/li>\n<li>Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with an increased risk of coronary thrombosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms: <\/strong>Chest pain or discomfort, Breathlessness, sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may also occur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment: <\/strong>It may include medications like <strong>blood thinners, clot-busting drugs<\/strong>, and antiplatelet agents. Procedures <strong>such as angioplasty<\/strong> with stent placement or coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the heart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recent death of famous Indian actor has drawn attention to coronary thrombosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Coronary Thrombosis: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0occurs <strong>when a blood clot forms<\/strong> in one of the <strong>arteries that supply<\/strong> <strong>blood to the heart muscle. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>These arteries carry oxygen and nutrients that the heart needs to function.<\/li>\n<li>When a <strong>clot partly or completely blocks an artery<\/strong>, less blood reaches the heart muscle.<\/li>\n<li>If the blood supply is cut off for too long, the <strong>heart muscle can become damaged<\/strong>, leading to a heart attack.<\/li>\n<li>This form of thrombosis is often <strong>associated with atherosclerosis,<\/strong> in which fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up in the artery walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smoking<\/strong> is a major risk factor for coronary thrombosis as it can damage the blood vessels and promote the formation of blood clots.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High cholesterol levels<\/strong> can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary thrombosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypertension can cause<\/strong> the arteries to become narrowed and damaged.<\/li>\n<li>Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with an increased risk of coronary thrombosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms: <\/strong>Chest pain or discomfort, Breathlessness, sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may also occur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment: <\/strong>It may include medications like <strong>blood thinners, clot-busting drugs<\/strong>, and antiplatelet agents. Procedures <strong>such as angioplasty<\/strong> with stent placement or coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the heart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/what-is-coronary-thrombosis-explained\/article71574092.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Research, Development and Innovation Fund, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to provide long-term financing to spur private sector investment in Research Development and Innovation.<\/li>\n<li>It is governed by the board of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), chaired by the President of India.<\/li>\n<li>It facilitates setting up of a Deep-Tech Fund of Funds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2747\"\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_276_2747\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has announced the first cohort of 19 Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Research, Development and Innovation Fund:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative<\/strong> of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to provide <strong>long-term financing or refinancing<\/strong> with long tenors at low or nil interest rates to spur <strong>private sector investment in Research Development and Innovation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Department:<\/strong> The Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Objectives of the Research Development and Innovation Fund <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encourage the private sector<\/strong> to scale up <strong>research, development, and innovation<\/strong> (RDI) in sunrise domains and in other sectors relevant for economic security, strategic purpose, and self-reliance;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finance transformative projects<\/strong> at higher levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support acquisition of technologies<\/strong> which are critical or of high strategic importance;<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate setting up of a <strong>Deep-Tech Fund of Funds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> The Governing Board of <strong>Anusandhan National Research Foundation<\/strong> (ANRF), chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overarching strategic direction to the RDI Scheme.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Mechanism of Research Development and Innovation Fund:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total Budget:<\/strong> \u20b91 Lakh crore<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Structure<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Special Purpose Fund (SPF):<\/strong> It will be established within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which will serve as the <strong>custodian of the \u20b91 lakh crore corpus<\/strong>. (Fund will not directly invest in industries and startups but will channel capital to Second-level fund managers)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second-level fund managers:<\/strong> Who can be <strong>Alternative Investment Funds<\/strong> (AIF), <strong>Development Finance Institutions<\/strong> (DFI), Non-banking Finance Companies (NBFCs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modes of Financing:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-term loan<\/strong> at low or nil interest rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financing in the form of equity<\/strong> may also be done, especially in case of startups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&#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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has announced the first cohort of 19 Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Research, Development and Innovation Fund:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative<\/strong> of the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to provide <strong>long-term financing or refinancing<\/strong> with long tenors at low or nil interest rates to spur <strong>private sector investment in Research Development and Innovation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Department:<\/strong> The Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Objectives of the Research Development and Innovation Fund <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Encourage the private sector<\/strong> to scale up <strong>research, development, and innovation<\/strong> (RDI) in sunrise domains and in other sectors relevant for economic security, strategic purpose, and self-reliance;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finance transformative projects<\/strong> at higher levels of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support acquisition of technologies<\/strong> which are critical or of high strategic importance;<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate setting up of a <strong>Deep-Tech Fund of Funds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> The Governing Board of <strong>Anusandhan National Research Foundation<\/strong> (ANRF), chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overarching strategic direction to the RDI Scheme.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Mechanism of Research Development and Innovation Fund:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total Budget:<\/strong> \u20b91 Lakh crore<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation Structure<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Special Purpose Fund (SPF):<\/strong> It will be established within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which will serve as the <strong>custodian of the \u20b91 lakh crore corpus<\/strong>. (Fund will not directly invest in industries and startups but will channel capital to Second-level fund managers)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second-level fund managers:<\/strong> Who can be <strong>Alternative Investment Funds<\/strong> (AIF), <strong>Development Finance Institutions<\/strong> (DFI), Non-banking Finance Companies (NBFCs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modes of Financing:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-term loan<\/strong> at low or nil interest rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financing in the form of equity<\/strong> may also be done, especially in case of startups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2322295&#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                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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