{"id":129140,"date":"2026-10-15T17:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=129140"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:02:21","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-15-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-15-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 15 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_279\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 15 October 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewDiv\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewQuestion\">\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=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewLegend\">\n                <ol>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewColor\" 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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>Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2759\"\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_279_2759\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Uttar Pradesh                                            <\/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_279_2759\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Tripura                                            <\/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_279_2759\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Kerala                                            <\/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_279_2759\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Punjab                                            <\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare sighting of Phayre\u2019s Leaf Monkeys, popularly known as Spectacle Monkeys, has been captured on camera at <strong>Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Tripura.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1988.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> Three types of forests are found in the Sanctuary: <strong>Tropical Semievergreen Forest, Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest, and Savanah woodland.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to 230 tree species, 400 herbs, 110 shrubs, and 150 climbers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Some of the prominent medicinal plant species are <strong>Kurcha, Tulsi, Vasak, Sarpaganda, Rudraksha, Bel, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One species of Bamboo Oxytenanthera nigrociliata, locally known as Kaillai, is common here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: It is home to <\/strong>Gaur or Indian Bison and to <strong>the only highly endangered ape species<\/strong> of the Indian subcontinent i.e, the <strong>Hoolock Gibbon,<\/strong> and primates like <strong>Capped Langur and Golden Langur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (b) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&amp;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&#038;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&#038;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura<\/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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare sighting of Phayre\u2019s Leaf Monkeys, popularly known as Spectacle Monkeys, has been captured on camera at <strong>Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Tripura.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in 1988.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> Three types of forests are found in the Sanctuary: <strong>Tropical Semievergreen Forest, Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest, and Savanah woodland.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is home to 230 tree species, 400 herbs, 110 shrubs, and 150 climbers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Some of the prominent medicinal plant species are <strong>Kurcha, Tulsi, Vasak, Sarpaganda, Rudraksha, Bel, etc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One species of Bamboo Oxytenanthera nigrociliata, locally known as Kaillai, is common here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: It is home to <\/strong>Gaur or Indian Bison and to <strong>the only highly endangered ape species<\/strong> of the Indian subcontinent i.e, the <strong>Hoolock Gibbon,<\/strong> and primates like <strong>Capped Langur and Golden Langur.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (b) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&amp;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&#038;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tripurainfo.com\/EnglishNews.aspx?intnid=8884&#038;title=Rare-Phayre%E2%80%99s-Leaf-Monkeys-Spotted-at-Trishna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-After-Sepahijala-Such-Sightings-Are-Rare-Elsewhere-in-Tripura<\/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\" 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inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to the Alpine Musk deer, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a ruminant herbivore found in Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>It is categorised as a critically endangered species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<li>It inhabits coniferous and deciduous forests in the mountain regions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2760\"\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_279_2760\"\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_279_2760\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Recent report said that the alpine musk deer faces mounting conservation concerns, with India\u2019s recognised zoos reporting just two living captive Himalayan musk deer\u2014both male\u2014and no females.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)<\/strong> is a musk deer species <strong>found only in Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is not a true deer, but rather <strong>its family is closely related to Bovidae,<\/strong> the group that contains <strong>antelopes, bovines, sheep, and goats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alpine musk deer\u00a0is named for <strong>having an externally visible musk sac<\/strong> between the male testes. Its fangs grow during mating season and are used for sparring with other males.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It inhabits <strong>coniferous and deciduous forests<\/strong> in the mountain regions at elevations of 3,000\u20135,000 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in <strong>India, Nepal, Bhutan and China.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> It is generally <strong>solitary and a crepuscular animal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> It is a <strong>ruminant herbivore<\/strong>, foremost a browser and feeds mainly on forbs, grasses, moss, lichens, and shoots, leaves and twigs of shrubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> The main threat to the Alpine musk deer is poaching for its musk, which is used in cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I\u00a0<\/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.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Recent report said that the alpine musk deer faces mounting conservation concerns, with India\u2019s recognised zoos reporting just two living captive Himalayan musk deer\u2014both male\u2014and no females.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster)<\/strong> is a musk deer species <strong>found only in Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is not a true deer, but rather <strong>its family is closely related to Bovidae,<\/strong> the group that contains <strong>antelopes, bovines, sheep, and goats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alpine musk deer\u00a0is named for <strong>having an externally visible musk sac<\/strong> between the male testes. Its fangs grow during mating season and are used for sparring with other males.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It inhabits <strong>coniferous and deciduous forests<\/strong> in the mountain regions at elevations of 3,000\u20135,000 m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in <strong>India, Nepal, Bhutan and China.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> It is generally <strong>solitary and a crepuscular animal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> It is a <strong>ruminant herbivore<\/strong>, foremost a browser and feeds mainly on forbs, grasses, moss, lichens, and shoots, leaves and twigs of shrubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> The main threat to the Alpine musk deer is poaching for its musk, which is used in cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I\u00a0<\/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.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/14\/endangered-musk-deer-uttarakhands-state-animal-faces-a-future-without-females<\/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>Consider the following statements about Magnesium Hydridomethylzincate:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a crystalline, hydride-rich organometallic compound.<\/li>\n<li>Under solvent-free, anaerobic conditions, it releases hydrogen and methane at temperatures as low as 80\u00b0C.<\/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=\"2761\"\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_279_2761\"\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_279_2761\"\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_279_2761\"\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_279_2761\"\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>Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a chemical compound\u00a0named magnesium hydridomethylzincate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>crystalline, hydride-rich organometallic compound<\/strong> that does not rely on bulky supporting ligands.<\/li>\n<li>It is a compound of <strong>magnesium, zinc, hydrogen, and carbon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under solvent-free, anaerobic conditions, it releases <strong>hydrogen and methane<\/strong> at temperatures as <strong>low as 80\u00b0C via reductive elimination<\/strong>, leaving behind elemental <strong>magnesium and zinc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When the compound was <strong>heated in solution to 100\u00b0 C,<\/strong> it releases hydrogen.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0is a <strong>solid at room temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is revealed that each unit of the compound\u2019s paired molecular structure could produce two <strong>molecules each of hydrogen and methane.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is established that methane emerged before hydrogen, indicating the compound was releasing the <strong>gases through successive chemical reactions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential Applications<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This organometallic compound could potentially provide <strong>molecular platforms<\/strong> for the <strong>storage and controlled release of fuel gases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It could offer an alternative to <strong>transporting methane and hydrogen<\/strong> as compressed gases.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a chemical compound\u00a0named magnesium hydridomethylzincate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>crystalline, hydride-rich organometallic compound<\/strong> that does not rely on bulky supporting ligands.<\/li>\n<li>It is a compound of <strong>magnesium, zinc, hydrogen, and carbon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under solvent-free, anaerobic conditions, it releases <strong>hydrogen and methane<\/strong> at temperatures as <strong>low as 80\u00b0C via reductive elimination<\/strong>, leaving behind elemental <strong>magnesium and zinc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>When the compound was <strong>heated in solution to 100\u00b0 C,<\/strong> it releases hydrogen.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0is a <strong>solid at room temperature.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is revealed that each unit of the compound\u2019s paired molecular structure could produce two <strong>molecules each of hydrogen and methane.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is established that methane emerged before hydrogen, indicating the compound was releasing the <strong>gases through successive chemical reactions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential Applications<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This organometallic compound could potentially provide <strong>molecular platforms<\/strong> for the <strong>storage and controlled release of fuel gases.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It could offer an alternative to <strong>transporting methane and hydrogen<\/strong> as compressed gases.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/iiser-researchers-make-solid-material-that-releases-two-fuel-gases\/article71574650.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n            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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements with regard to Brunei:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a member country of the Commonwealth and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered by the South China Sea in the South.<\/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=\"2762\"\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_279_2762\"\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_279_2762\"\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_279_2762\"\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_279_2762\"\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 third meeting of the India\u2013Brunei Darussalam Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was convened to review bilateral trade and economic cooperation and identify avenues for strengthening commercial ties between the two countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located along the northern coast of <strong>Borneo Island in Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordered by:<\/strong> Brunei is bordered by the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> in the north and on all other sides by<\/li>\n<li>Brunei is divided into two non-contiguous parts by a portion of the Malaysian State of Sarawak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Bander Seri Begawan<\/li>\n<li>It is a member country of the <strong>Commonwealth and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Brunei:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It consists of flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate of Brunei (or Brunei Darussalam) <strong>is equatorial<\/strong>, i.e. <strong>hot, humid<\/strong> and rainy throughout the year.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain:<\/strong> <strong>Bukit Pagon<\/strong> is the highest point in the country at 6,069 ft along the border with Malaysia in the eastern mountainous region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Numerous rivers drain the land, including the <strong>Belait, Pandaruan, and Tutong.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of <strong>crude oil, natural gas, and tropical timber.<\/strong><\/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\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&#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 third meeting of the India\u2013Brunei Darussalam Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was convened to review bilateral trade and economic cooperation and identify avenues for strengthening commercial ties between the two countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located along the northern coast of <strong>Borneo Island in Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordered by:<\/strong> Brunei is bordered by the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> in the north and on all other sides by<\/li>\n<li>Brunei is divided into two non-contiguous parts by a portion of the Malaysian State of Sarawak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Bander Seri Begawan<\/li>\n<li>It is a member country of the <strong>Commonwealth and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Brunei:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It consists of flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate of Brunei (or Brunei Darussalam) <strong>is equatorial<\/strong>, i.e. <strong>hot, humid<\/strong> and rainy throughout the year.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain:<\/strong> <strong>Bukit Pagon<\/strong> is the highest point in the country at 6,069 ft along the border with Malaysia in the eastern mountainous region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Numerous rivers drain the land, including the <strong>Belait, Pandaruan, and Tutong.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of <strong>crude oil, natural gas, and tropical timber.<\/strong><\/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\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323562&#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 about Measles:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus.<\/li>\n<li>It spreads by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions.<\/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=\"2763\"\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_279_2763\"\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_279_2763\"\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_279_2763\"\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_279_2763\"\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, one death due to measles, 161 confirmed cases have been reported in Kozhikode district so far this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>highly contagious<\/strong>, serious airborne disease <strong>caused by a virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> It is caused by a virus in the <strong>paramyxovirus family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission of Measles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It spreads by contact with <strong>infected nasal or throat secretions<\/strong> (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus <strong>remains active and contagious<\/strong> in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>virus infects the respiratory tract<\/strong>, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Measles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first sign of <strong>measles is usually high fever<\/strong>, beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.<\/li>\n<li>A runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.<\/li>\n<li>A rash erupts after several days, usually on the face and upper neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No <strong>specific antiviral treatment<\/strong> exists for measles.<\/li>\n<li>It can be prevented with a safe <strong>and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine<\/strong> that gives long-term immunity.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.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> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, one death due to measles, 161 confirmed cases have been reported in Kozhikode district so far this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>highly contagious<\/strong>, serious airborne disease <strong>caused by a virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> It is caused by a virus in the <strong>paramyxovirus family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission of Measles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It spreads by contact with <strong>infected nasal or throat secretions<\/strong> (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus <strong>remains active and contagious<\/strong> in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>virus infects the respiratory tract<\/strong>, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Measles:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first sign of <strong>measles is usually high fever<\/strong>, beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.<\/li>\n<li>A runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.<\/li>\n<li>A rash erupts after several days, usually on the face and upper neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>No <strong>specific antiviral treatment<\/strong> exists for measles.<\/li>\n<li>It can be prevented with a safe <strong>and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine<\/strong> that gives long-term immunity.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/161-confirmed-measles-cases-one-death-reported-in-kozhikode\/article71584496.ece<\/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>Consider the following statements about Soybean:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a legume species which enhances soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.<\/li>\n<li>It grows well in warm and moist climatic conditions.<\/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=\"2764\"\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_279_2764\"\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_279_2764\"\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_279_2764\"\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_279_2764\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the ICAR\u2013National Soybean Research Institute (ICAR-NSRI) in Indore assessed the yield potential of improved soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soybean, (Glycine max), sometimes called soja bean is an <strong>annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In agriculture, soybean <strong>enhances soil fertility<\/strong> through <strong>nitrogen fixation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a major crop <strong>cultivated during the kharif season<\/strong> (July-October) in the rainfed (dryland) areas of central and peninsular India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Soybean:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Soybean grows well in <strong>warm and moist climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> A temperature of <strong>5 to 30\u00b0C appears<\/strong> to be the optimum for most of the varieties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong> Soybean <strong>is highly sensitive to water stress<\/strong>, particularly during critical growth phases such as flowering, pod development, and seed filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well drained <strong>and fertile loam soils<\/strong> with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Soyabean Growing States:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2322744&amp;lang=1&amp;reg=3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2322744&#038;lang=1&#038;reg=3\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2322744&#038;lang=1&#038;reg=3<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the ICAR\u2013National Soybean Research Institute (ICAR-NSRI) in Indore assessed the yield potential of improved soybean varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soybean, (Glycine max), sometimes called soja bean is an <strong>annual legume of the pea family (Fabaceae).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In agriculture, soybean <strong>enhances soil fertility<\/strong> through <strong>nitrogen fixation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a major crop <strong>cultivated during the kharif season<\/strong> (July-October) in the rainfed (dryland) areas of central and peninsular India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Soybean:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Soybean grows well in <strong>warm and moist climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> A temperature of <strong>5 to 30\u00b0C appears<\/strong> to be the optimum for most of the varieties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong> Soybean <strong>is highly sensitive to water stress<\/strong>, particularly during critical growth phases such as flowering, pod development, and seed filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well drained <strong>and fertile loam soils<\/strong> with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Soyabean Growing States:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2322744&amp;lang=1&amp;reg=3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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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 with regard to Combined Task Force 154:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the Combined Maritime Forces\u2019 (CMF) dedicated multinational maritime training task force.<\/li>\n<li>India has not joined as a member of this force.<\/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=\"2765\"\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_279_2765\"\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_279_2765\"\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_279_2765\"\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_279_2765\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy is scheduled to hand over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>Combined Maritime Forces\u2019 (CMF)<\/strong> dedicated <strong>multinational maritime training task force<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in May 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is dedicated to <strong>enhancing maritime security<\/strong> through multinational training programs across the <strong>Middle East and the wider region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It operates alongside CMF\u2019s other task forces: <strong>CTF 150<\/strong> (Maritime Security), <strong>CTF 151<\/strong> (Counter-Piracy), <strong>CTF 152<\/strong> (Maritime Security in Arabian Gulf) and <strong>CTF 153<\/strong> (Maritime Security in Red Sea).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>training focuses on five core pillars:<\/strong> Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Law of the Sea, Maritime Interdiction Operations, Maritime Rescue and Assistance, and Leadership Development.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on professional training and capacity building to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness among the 47 nations associated with the <strong>maritime partnership.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>CTF 154 trains <strong>partner navies and improve operational capabilities<\/strong> to enhance maritime security in the Middle East.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India joined<\/strong> the Combined Maritime Forces <strong>as an associate partner in 2022<\/strong> and became a <strong>full member in 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy is scheduled to hand over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>Combined Maritime Forces\u2019 (CMF)<\/strong> dedicated <strong>multinational maritime training task force<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>established in May 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is dedicated to <strong>enhancing maritime security<\/strong> through multinational training programs across the <strong>Middle East and the wider region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It operates alongside CMF\u2019s other task forces: <strong>CTF 150<\/strong> (Maritime Security), <strong>CTF 151<\/strong> (Counter-Piracy), <strong>CTF 152<\/strong> (Maritime Security in Arabian Gulf) and <strong>CTF 153<\/strong> (Maritime Security in Red Sea).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>training focuses on five core pillars:<\/strong> Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Law of the Sea, Maritime Interdiction Operations, Maritime Rescue and Assistance, and Leadership Development.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on professional training and capacity building to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness among the 47 nations associated with the <strong>maritime partnership.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>CTF 154 trains <strong>partner navies and improve operational capabilities<\/strong> to enhance maritime security in the Middle East.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India joined<\/strong> the Combined Maritime Forces <strong>as an associate partner in 2022<\/strong> and became a <strong>full member in 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/indian-navy-to-hand-over-command-of-combined-task-force-154-in-bahrain\/<\/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\" 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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 about the National Social Assistance Programme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It extends financial support to individuals living below the poverty line (BPL).<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.<\/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=\"2766\"\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_279_2766\"\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_279_2766\"\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_279_2766\"\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_279_2766\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with total outlay of Rs. 53,428 crore for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a fully funded <strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It extends financial support to individuals living <strong>below the poverty line<\/strong> (BPL).<\/li>\n<li>It is a key social welfare scheme that provides pensions to <strong>vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Rural Development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) covers Sub Schemes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):<\/strong> Under IGNOAPS, the Centre provides financial assistance of Rs 200 per month to individuals <strong>aged 60\u201379 years<\/strong> and Rs <strong>500 per month to those aged 80 and above.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):<\/strong> Under IGNWPS, the Centre provides Rs 300 per month to widows aged <strong>40\u201379 years and Rs 500 to those 80<\/strong> and above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS):<\/strong> Financial assistance of Rs 300 per month is provided to individuals with severe or multiple disabilities aged 18\u201379, and Rs 500 to those aged 80 years and above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS):<\/strong> Under this the amount of <strong>one-time financial assistance is fixed at Rs 20,000<\/strong>. This is provided to families after the death of a primary breadwinner aged <strong>18 to 59.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with total outlay of Rs. 53,428 crore for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a fully funded <strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It extends financial support to individuals living <strong>below the poverty line<\/strong> (BPL).<\/li>\n<li>It is a key social welfare scheme that provides pensions to <strong>vulnerable groups, including the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Rural Development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) covers Sub Schemes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):<\/strong> Under IGNOAPS, the Centre provides financial assistance of Rs 200 per month to individuals <strong>aged 60\u201379 years<\/strong> and Rs <strong>500 per month to those aged 80 and above.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS):<\/strong> Under IGNWPS, the Centre provides Rs 300 per month to widows aged <strong>40\u201379 years and Rs 500 to those 80<\/strong> and above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS):<\/strong> Financial assistance of Rs 300 per month is provided to individuals with severe or multiple disabilities aged 18\u201379, and Rs 500 to those aged 80 years and above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS):<\/strong> Under this the amount of <strong>one-time financial assistance is fixed at Rs 20,000<\/strong>. This is provided to families after the death of a primary breadwinner aged <strong>18 to 59.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasepage.aspx?PRID=2323264&#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>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 the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an international fishing agreement signed in Rome in 2012.<\/li>\n<li>India has not approved its accession to this agreement.<\/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=\"2767\"\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_279_2767\"\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_279_2767\"\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_279_2767\"\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_279_2767\"\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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the central government has approved India\u2019s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>international fishing agreement<\/strong> signed in Rome on 7th July 2006 and <strong>entered into force in June 2012.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>enhancing its role in managing ocean resources<\/strong> and creating opportunities for Indian fishing vessels to operate in the <strong>southern Indian Ocean<\/strong> while adhering to international regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure the <strong>long-term conservation and sustainable<\/strong> use of the <strong>fishery resources<\/strong> in the area through cooperation among the Contracting Parties.<\/li>\n<li>To promote the <strong>sustainable development of fisheries<\/strong> in the Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The SIOFA Agreement covers fishery resources including <strong>fish, molluscs, crustaceans and other sedentary species <\/strong>within the area, <strong>but excluding highly migratory species<\/strong> (Annex I of UNCLOS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meeting of the Parties<\/strong>: It is the <strong>governing body of SIOFA<\/strong> and is composed of all the Contracting Parties. It <strong>meets at least annually.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific Committee:<\/strong> It is a <strong>subsidiary body that<\/strong> acts as an advisory body to the Meeting of the Parties. It conducts the scientific assessment, encourages and promotes cooperation and provides scientific advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> Implements and <strong>coordinates the administrative provisions<\/strong> of the Agreement and maintain records of the proceedings of the Meeting of the Parties and its subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>India<\/strong> <strong>and SIOFA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>As of now, India is <strong>classified as a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party<\/strong> (CNCP) to the SIOFA, which limits its participation in decision-making processes since 2022.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance to India<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Accession as a <strong>Contracting Party<\/strong> would enable India to participate fully in these bodies and provide access to scientific data, research programmes, and stock assessments.<\/li>\n<li>It will open up <strong>new fishing opportunities for the Indian fishers<\/strong> and entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li>India will also play a key role in <strong>preserving marine resources,<\/strong> ensuring their long-term viability and supporting the livelihoods of Indian fishing communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the central government has approved India\u2019s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>international fishing agreement<\/strong> signed in Rome on 7th July 2006 and <strong>entered into force in June 2012.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>enhancing its role in managing ocean resources<\/strong> and creating opportunities for Indian fishing vessels to operate in the <strong>southern Indian Ocean<\/strong> while adhering to international regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure the <strong>long-term conservation and sustainable<\/strong> use of the <strong>fishery resources<\/strong> in the area through cooperation among the Contracting Parties.<\/li>\n<li>To promote the <strong>sustainable development of fisheries<\/strong> in the Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The SIOFA Agreement covers fishery resources including <strong>fish, molluscs, crustaceans and other sedentary species <\/strong>within the area, <strong>but excluding highly migratory species<\/strong> (Annex I of UNCLOS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meeting of the Parties<\/strong>: It is the <strong>governing body of SIOFA<\/strong> and is composed of all the Contracting Parties. It <strong>meets at least annually.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific Committee:<\/strong> It is a <strong>subsidiary body that<\/strong> acts as an advisory body to the Meeting of the Parties. It conducts the scientific assessment, encourages and promotes cooperation and provides scientific advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> Implements and <strong>coordinates the administrative provisions<\/strong> of the Agreement and maintain records of the proceedings of the Meeting of the Parties and its subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>India<\/strong> <strong>and SIOFA<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>As of now, India is <strong>classified as a Cooperating Non-Contracting Party<\/strong> (CNCP) to the SIOFA, which limits its participation in decision-making processes since 2022.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance to India<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Accession as a <strong>Contracting Party<\/strong> would enable India to participate fully in these bodies and provide access to scientific data, research programmes, and stock assessments.<\/li>\n<li>It will open up <strong>new fishing opportunities for the Indian fishers<\/strong> and entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<li>India will also play a key role in <strong>preserving marine resources,<\/strong> ensuring their long-term viability and supporting the livelihoods of Indian fishing communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323370&#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>. 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>Jeypore ground gecko, recently in news, is mainly found in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2768\"\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_279_2768\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Eastern Ghats Region                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, herpetologists raised concern that a bauxite mining project in Odisha threatens the future of the rare Jeypore ground gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>reptile found in 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