{"id":129461,"date":"2026-10-17T18:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=129461"},"modified":"2026-10-17T18:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:42:59","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-17-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-17-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 17 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_281\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 17 October 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Murud-Janjira Fort, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on all sides and is one of the strongest marine forts of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Karnataka.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2779\"\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_281_2779\"\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_281_2779\"\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_281_2779\"\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_281_2779\"\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>Months after being closed during the monsoon for safety and cleaning work, the historic Murud Janjira Fort in Maharashtra&#8217;s Raigad district has finally reopened to visitors recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Murud-Janjira Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>island fort<\/strong> located on an island off the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>surrounded by the Arabian Sea<\/strong> on all sides and is <strong>one of the strongest marine forts <\/strong>of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>history <\/strong>of Murud Janjira Fort dates back to the <strong>15th century,<\/strong> when the <strong>Siddi rulers <\/strong>established a powerful naval base along Maharashtra&#8217;s western coast.\n<ul>\n<li>The Siddis were the rulers of Murud-Janjira. They were <strong>people of African origin<\/strong> who had come to India many centuries ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The name &#8220;Janjira&#8221; is believed to have originated from the Arabic word &#8220;Jazeera,&#8221; meaning island.<\/li>\n<li>Initially constructed as a small wooden fort by local fishermen, it was later re<strong>built into a massive stone fortress under the Siddis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort\u2019s <strong>strategic location<\/strong> on the <strong>bustling maritime trade route<\/strong> connecting Broach, Daman, Diu, and Mangalore made it a <strong>vital hub fo<\/strong>r <strong>commerce and military operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over the centuries, <strong>Siddi alignment with Mughals provoked conflict with local kings,<\/strong> <strong>including Shivaji and his son Sambhaji, <\/strong>who attempted to scale the walls and tunnel to it, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>However,<strong> no outsider (including British, French, and Portuguese <\/strong>colonists) ever <strong>made it past the fort\u2019s 12 m-high granite walls, <\/strong>which, when seen during high tide, seem to rise straight from the sea.<\/li>\n<li>Despite numerous attempts, its defenses <strong>remained unbreached,<\/strong> earning it the moniker \u201c<strong>Unconquerable Janjira.\u201d <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The structure is built on a rock outcrop and has <strong>26 massive bastions<\/strong> and <strong>high protective walls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort was made by a mixture of lead, sand, and gul.<\/li>\n<li>The main gate of the fort facing Rajapuri on the shore is a huge structure. There is a <strong>small gate towards the open sea to escape from the enemies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once it stood firm and robust in defence with 572 roaring cannons, only a<strong> few of the large cannons remain <\/strong>in place today, and the <strong>largest <\/strong>of them is known as the <strong>Kalaal Bangdi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Earlier <\/strong>the fort was a<strong> full-fledged living place <\/strong>with all the necessary facilities like palaces, quarters for officers, a mosque, two small 18 m natural freshwater lakes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>There is also a deep well with cold and sweet water, a wonder of nature in the midst of the sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mid-day.com\/news\/india-news\/article\/maharashtra-months-after-monsoon-closure-murud-janjira-fort-reopens-ahead-of-tourist-season-23655453\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mid-day.com\/news\/india-news\/article\/maharashtra-months-after-monsoon-closure-murud-janjira-fort-reopens-ahead-of-tourist-season-23655453<\/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>Months after being closed during the monsoon for safety and cleaning work, the historic Murud Janjira Fort in Maharashtra&#8217;s Raigad district has finally reopened to visitors recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Murud-Janjira Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>island fort<\/strong> located on an island off the coastal village of Murud, in the Raigad district of <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>surrounded by the Arabian Sea<\/strong> on all sides and is <strong>one of the strongest marine forts <\/strong>of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>history <\/strong>of Murud Janjira Fort dates back to the <strong>15th century,<\/strong> when the <strong>Siddi rulers <\/strong>established a powerful naval base along Maharashtra&#8217;s western coast.\n<ul>\n<li>The Siddis were the rulers of Murud-Janjira. They were <strong>people of African origin<\/strong> who had come to India many centuries ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The name &#8220;Janjira&#8221; is believed to have originated from the Arabic word &#8220;Jazeera,&#8221; meaning island.<\/li>\n<li>Initially constructed as a small wooden fort by local fishermen, it was later re<strong>built into a massive stone fortress under the Siddis. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort\u2019s <strong>strategic location<\/strong> on the <strong>bustling maritime trade route<\/strong> connecting Broach, Daman, Diu, and Mangalore made it a <strong>vital hub fo<\/strong>r <strong>commerce and military operations. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over the centuries, <strong>Siddi alignment with Mughals provoked conflict with local kings,<\/strong> <strong>including Shivaji and his son Sambhaji, <\/strong>who attempted to scale the walls and tunnel to it, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>However,<strong> no outsider (including British, French, and Portuguese <\/strong>colonists) ever <strong>made it past the fort\u2019s 12 m-high granite walls, <\/strong>which, when seen during high tide, seem to rise straight from the sea.<\/li>\n<li>Despite numerous attempts, its defenses <strong>remained unbreached,<\/strong> earning it the moniker \u201c<strong>Unconquerable Janjira.\u201d <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The structure is built on a rock outcrop and has <strong>26 massive bastions<\/strong> and <strong>high protective walls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort was made by a mixture of lead, sand, and gul.<\/li>\n<li>The main gate of the fort facing Rajapuri on the shore is a huge structure. There is a <strong>small gate towards the open sea to escape from the enemies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once it stood firm and robust in defence with 572 roaring cannons, only a<strong> few of the large cannons remain <\/strong>in place today, and the <strong>largest <\/strong>of them is known as the <strong>Kalaal Bangdi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Earlier <\/strong>the fort was a<strong> full-fledged living place <\/strong>with all the necessary facilities like palaces, quarters for officers, a mosque, two small 18 m natural freshwater lakes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>There is also a deep well with cold and sweet water, a wonder of nature in the midst of the sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mid-day.com\/news\/india-news\/article\/maharashtra-months-after-monsoon-closure-murud-janjira-fort-reopens-ahead-of-tourist-season-23655453\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.mid-day.com\/news\/india-news\/article\/maharashtra-months-after-monsoon-closure-murud-janjira-fort-reopens-ahead-of-tourist-season-23655453<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2780\"\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_281_2780\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Uttarakhand                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new study by WWF-India, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Forest Department, highlights Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary as a key stronghold for wildlife conservation and tiger recovery in Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Karauli district of <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It spans about 674 sq.km. and was established in 1983.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as a <strong>northern extension and buffer zone of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, <\/strong>acting as a wildlife corridor <strong>connecting Ranthambore to the Chambal region. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is geographically characterized by <strong>rugged hills, deep gorges <\/strong>(locally referred to as <strong>khos<\/strong>), and <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, with the<strong> Banas River on its western edge <\/strong>and the <strong>Chambal River to the southeast. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also culturally significant due to the <strong>Kaila Devi Temple<\/strong> within its boundary, attracting many pilgrims.<\/li>\n<li>It has become a popular reference among environmentalists and conservationists for the <strong>community-initiated forest protection committees<\/strong> (referred to as <strong>kulhadi bandh panchayats<\/strong>) that are operational in the area.\n<ul>\n<li>These forest protection committees prevent the carrying of axes into the forests, a symbol of protecting the forests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: The forest vegetation mainly comprises species like dhok, khair, and tendu trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: Its rich wildlife includes<strong> Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian grey wolves,<\/strong> striped hyenas, jackals, nilgai, chinkara, sambar, chital, and over 200 species of birds such as kingfishers and peafowl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwfindia.org\/?28643\/New-study-finds-Kailadevi-Wildlife-Sanctuary-as-a-key-stronghold-for-tiger-recovery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wwfindia.org\/?28643\/New-study-finds-Kailadevi-Wildlife-Sanctuary-as-a-key-stronghold-for-tiger-recovery<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new study by WWF-India, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Forest Department, highlights Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary as a key stronghold for wildlife conservation and tiger recovery in Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Karauli district of <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It spans about 674 sq.km. and was established in 1983.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as a <strong>northern extension and buffer zone of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, <\/strong>acting as a wildlife corridor <strong>connecting Ranthambore to the Chambal region. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is geographically characterized by <strong>rugged hills, deep gorges <\/strong>(locally referred to as <strong>khos<\/strong>), and <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, with the<strong> Banas River on its western edge <\/strong>and the <strong>Chambal River to the southeast. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary is also culturally significant due to the <strong>Kaila Devi Temple<\/strong> within its boundary, attracting many pilgrims.<\/li>\n<li>It has become a popular reference among environmentalists and conservationists for the <strong>community-initiated forest protection committees<\/strong> (referred to as <strong>kulhadi bandh panchayats<\/strong>) that are operational in the area.\n<ul>\n<li>These forest protection committees prevent the carrying of axes into the forests, a symbol of protecting the forests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: The forest vegetation mainly comprises species like dhok, khair, and tendu trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: Its rich wildlife includes<strong> Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian grey wolves,<\/strong> striped hyenas, jackals, nilgai, chinkara, sambar, chital, and over 200 species of birds such as kingfishers and peafowl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwfindia.org\/?28643\/New-study-finds-Kailadevi-Wildlife-Sanctuary-as-a-key-stronghold-for-tiger-recovery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wwfindia.org\/?28643\/New-study-finds-Kailadevi-Wildlife-Sanctuary-as-a-key-stronghold-for-tiger-recovery<\/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 regarding Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a forest-inhabiting species endemic to India\u2019s Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Least Concern\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2781\"\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_281_2781\"\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_281_2781\"\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_281_2781\"\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_281_2781\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a major ornithological milestone, spot-bellied eagle-owl, a rare and elusive species, has been documented for the first time in Kozhikode, Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The spot-bellied eagle-owl, also known as the <strong>forest eagle-owl<\/strong>, is a <strong>large bird of prey <\/strong>with a formidable appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ketupa nipalensis.<\/li>\n<li>It is closely related to the barred eagle-owl, which looks similar. However, these two owls live in different areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> forest-inhabiting<\/strong> species found in the <strong>Indian Subcontinent <\/strong>and <strong>Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, these spot-bellied eagle-owl species are distributed in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Mizoram.<\/li>\n<li>It can be found in a variety of habitats, including<strong> tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a very <strong>large owl<\/strong>. It can be from 50 to 65 cm long. This makes it <strong>one of the longest owls<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It also has<strong> very long wings<\/strong>. Its wingspan can reach up to 1.7 meters.<\/li>\n<li>The most distinguishing feature is its s<strong>triking colouration. <\/strong>The <strong>upper parts<\/strong> of its body are a<strong> rich chocolate brown, speckled with white spots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feathers <\/strong>on its wings and tail are <strong>barred with alternating shades of brown and white<\/strong>, creating a stunning pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>underside <\/strong>of the owl is where it gets its name; its<strong> belly and breast <\/strong>are a <strong>light cream colour<\/strong>, <strong>covered in bold black spots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The nostrils are round. The beak is curved and yellowish.<\/li>\n<li>The owl has <strong>long ear tufts on its head. <\/strong>These tufts can be 63 to 76 mm long.<\/li>\n<li>Like most eagle owls, its legs and feet are covered in feathers. But the tips of its toes are bare.<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily <strong>nocturnal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>solitary bird <\/strong>that is <strong>territorial <\/strong>and maintains a home range.<\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its <strong>strange, human-like calls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/kerala\/2026\/Oct\/16\/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/kerala\/2026\/Oct\/16\/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode<\/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>In a major ornithological milestone, spot-bellied eagle-owl, a rare and elusive species, has been documented for the first time in Kozhikode, Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The spot-bellied eagle-owl, also known as the <strong>forest eagle-owl<\/strong>, is a <strong>large bird of prey <\/strong>with a formidable appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Ketupa nipalensis.<\/li>\n<li>It is closely related to the barred eagle-owl, which looks similar. However, these two owls live in different areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> forest-inhabiting<\/strong> species found in the <strong>Indian Subcontinent <\/strong>and <strong>Southeast Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, these spot-bellied eagle-owl species are distributed in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Mizoram.<\/li>\n<li>It can be found in a variety of habitats, including<strong> tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a very <strong>large owl<\/strong>. It can be from 50 to 65 cm long. This makes it <strong>one of the longest owls<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It also has<strong> very long wings<\/strong>. Its wingspan can reach up to 1.7 meters.<\/li>\n<li>The most distinguishing feature is its s<strong>triking colouration. <\/strong>The <strong>upper parts<\/strong> of its body are a<strong> rich chocolate brown, speckled with white spots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>feathers <\/strong>on its wings and tail are <strong>barred with alternating shades of brown and white<\/strong>, creating a stunning pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>underside <\/strong>of the owl is where it gets its name; its<strong> belly and breast <\/strong>are a <strong>light cream colour<\/strong>, <strong>covered in bold black spots.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The nostrils are round. The beak is curved and yellowish.<\/li>\n<li>The owl has <strong>long ear tufts on its head. <\/strong>These tufts can be 63 to 76 mm long.<\/li>\n<li>Like most eagle owls, its legs and feet are covered in feathers. But the tips of its toes are bare.<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily <strong>nocturnal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>solitary bird <\/strong>that is <strong>territorial <\/strong>and maintains a home range.<\/li>\n<li>It is famous for its <strong>strange, human-like calls.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/kerala\/2026\/Oct\/16\/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/kerala\/2026\/Oct\/16\/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to the National Security Guard (NSG), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is India\u2019s premier counter-terror force.<\/li>\n<li>It was raised in the aftermath of the 2001 Indian Parliament Attack.<\/li>\n<li>It is under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2782\"\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_281_2782\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_281_2782\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_281_2782\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_281_2782\"\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>The Prime Minister recently extended greetings to personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on its Raising Day, lauding their courage, precision, and unwavering commitment to duty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Security Guard (NSG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s premier counter-terror force<\/strong>, specially trained and equipped to <strong>respond to<\/strong> <strong>serious acts of terrorism <\/strong>and other <strong>exceptional security situations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The NSG members are also known as <strong>Black Cats <\/strong>because of the black drill cotton coveralls and balaclavas, or helmets, they wear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishment: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>raised in 1984<\/strong>, <strong>following Operation Blue Star<\/strong> and the <strong>assassination of Indira Gandhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was established under the <strong>National Security Guard Act<\/strong> of <strong>1986<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Act places it under the <strong>administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),<\/strong> which exercises operational tasking.<\/li>\n<li>The NSG was modelled <strong>on the pattern of the Special Air Service of the UK<\/strong> and <strong>GSG-9 of Germany. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The NSG\u2019s specific goals include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neutralization of terrorist threats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Handling hijacking situations<\/strong> in the air and on land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bomb disposal<\/strong> (search, detection, and neutralisation of IEDs).<\/li>\n<li>PBI <strong>(Post Blast Investigation)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostage Rescue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto: Sarvatra Sarvottama Suraksa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters: New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Director General (DG): <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>head of the NSG<\/strong>, designated as Director General (DG), is <strong>selected by the Home Ministry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All the selected DGs have been officers from the <strong>Indian Police Service (IPS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to be employed as a <strong>specialised counter-terrorism force \u201conly in exceptional situations,\u201d<\/strong> not to take over \u201cfunctions of the State Police Forces or other paramilitary forces.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The teams of NSG work on a basic<strong> philosophy of swift and speedy strike and immediate withdrawal<\/strong> from the theatre of action.<\/li>\n<li>NSG <strong>deployments <\/strong>are <strong>usually not made public,<\/strong> with most of its operations remaining classified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structurally<\/strong>, the NSG is a <strong>two-tier composite force. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Special Action Group (SAG) <\/strong>is the <strong>offensive assault component<\/strong>, manned entirely by <strong>personnel <\/strong>on deputation f<strong>rom the Indian Army<\/strong>, and constitutes roughly half the force.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Special Ranger Group (SRG)<\/strong> is drawn on <strong>deputation from the Central Armed Police Forces<\/strong> (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF) and the <strong>state police<\/strong>, and <strong>performs perimeter, support, VIP protection, and logistics roles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This dual sourcing is a deliberate design feature: it keeps the cutting-edge assault capability under Army-trained discipline while retaining a police-culture interface for civilian-environment operations.<\/li>\n<li>The force also fields <strong>specialised wings for bomb disposal, electronic countermeasures, <\/strong>and explosive detection and runs the <strong>National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC). <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The N<strong>BDC collects, collates, analyses, <\/strong>and evaluates all <strong>terrorist bombing activities<\/strong> and disseminates relevant information to concerned law enforcement agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-extends-greetings-to-nsg-personnel-on-raising-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-extends-greetings-to-nsg-personnel-on-raising-day\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister recently extended greetings to personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on its Raising Day, lauding their courage, precision, and unwavering commitment to duty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Security Guard (NSG):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s premier counter-terror force<\/strong>, specially trained and equipped to <strong>respond to<\/strong> <strong>serious acts of terrorism <\/strong>and other <strong>exceptional security situations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The NSG members are also known as <strong>Black Cats <\/strong>because of the black drill cotton coveralls and balaclavas, or helmets, they wear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishment: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>raised in 1984<\/strong>, <strong>following Operation Blue Star<\/strong> and the <strong>assassination of Indira Gandhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was established under the <strong>National Security Guard Act<\/strong> of <strong>1986<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Act places it under the <strong>administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),<\/strong> which exercises operational tasking.<\/li>\n<li>The NSG was modelled <strong>on the pattern of the Special Air Service of the UK<\/strong> and <strong>GSG-9 of Germany. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The NSG\u2019s specific goals include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neutralization of terrorist threats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Handling hijacking situations<\/strong> in the air and on land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bomb disposal<\/strong> (search, detection, and neutralisation of IEDs).<\/li>\n<li>PBI <strong>(Post Blast Investigation)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hostage Rescue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto: Sarvatra Sarvottama Suraksa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters: New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Director General (DG): <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>head of the NSG<\/strong>, designated as Director General (DG), is <strong>selected by the Home Ministry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>All the selected DGs have been officers from the <strong>Indian Police Service (IPS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to be employed as a <strong>specialised counter-terrorism force \u201conly in exceptional situations,\u201d<\/strong> not to take over \u201cfunctions of the State Police Forces or other paramilitary forces.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The teams of NSG work on a basic<strong> philosophy of swift and speedy strike and immediate withdrawal<\/strong> from the theatre of action.<\/li>\n<li>NSG <strong>deployments <\/strong>are <strong>usually not made public,<\/strong> with most of its operations remaining classified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structurally<\/strong>, the NSG is a <strong>two-tier composite force. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Special Action Group (SAG) <\/strong>is the <strong>offensive assault component<\/strong>, manned entirely by <strong>personnel <\/strong>on deputation f<strong>rom the Indian Army<\/strong>, and constitutes roughly half the force.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Special Ranger Group (SRG)<\/strong> is drawn on <strong>deputation from the Central Armed Police Forces<\/strong> (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF) and the <strong>state police<\/strong>, and <strong>performs perimeter, support, VIP protection, and logistics roles. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This dual sourcing is a deliberate design feature: it keeps the cutting-edge assault capability under Army-trained discipline while retaining a police-culture interface for civilian-environment operations.<\/li>\n<li>The force also fields <strong>specialised wings for bomb disposal, electronic countermeasures, <\/strong>and explosive detection and runs the <strong>National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC). <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The N<strong>BDC collects, collates, analyses, <\/strong>and evaluates all <strong>terrorist bombing activities<\/strong> and disseminates relevant information to concerned law enforcement agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-extends-greetings-to-nsg-personnel-on-raising-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-extends-greetings-to-nsg-personnel-on-raising-day\/<\/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 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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>What is the primary objective of PM-AJAY, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2783\"\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_281_2783\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Promoting entrepreneurship among urban youth.                                            <\/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_281_2783\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Promote entrepreneurship exclusively among rural women.                                            <\/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_281_2783\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes.                                            <\/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_281_2783\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Improve access to healthcare among tribal communities.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) has seen 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams as of September 8, 2026, reflecting efforts to improve infrastructure, basic services and quality of life in Scheduled Caste-majority villages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About PM-AJAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a comprehensive initiative by the Government of India, <strong>launched in FY 2021-22, <\/strong>aimed at the<strong> socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes (SCs). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>merger scheme of three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong>, namely, <strong>Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY),<\/strong> <strong>Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP),<\/strong> and <strong>Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implemented <\/strong>by the <strong>Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment,<\/strong> the scheme focuses on <strong>reducing poverty,<\/strong> <strong>enhancing educational opportunities,<\/strong> and <strong>improving infrastructure<\/strong> in SC-dominated areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The objectives of the Scheme are to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce poverty<\/strong> of the SC communities by <strong>generating additional employment opportunities <\/strong>through skill development, income-generating schemes, and other initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve socio-economic developmental indicators <\/strong>by ensuring <strong>adequate infrastructure<\/strong> and requisite services in the SC-dominated villages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase literacy and encourage enrollment of SCs<\/strong> in schools and higher educational institutions by providing<strong> adequate residential facilities<\/strong> in quality institutions, as well as r<strong>esidential schools <\/strong>where required, especially in the aspirational districts\/SC-dominated blocks and elsewhere in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme is <strong>100% funded by the Central Government<\/strong>. However, the<strong> States\/UTs<\/strong> are <strong>free to provide additional funds <\/strong>from their own resources if they so desire.<\/li>\n<li>The states are required to submit their Annual Action Plans (AAPs) through the PM-AJAY portal in order to receive funds from the central government.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>planning process is decentralized<\/strong>, allowing for the <strong>creation and approval of projects at both state and district levels. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adarsh Gram Development:<\/strong> <strong>Transforming SC-majority villages into \u2018Adarsh Grams\u2019 (model villages)<\/strong> by <strong>filling critical gaps in infrastructure<\/strong> and services.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grants-in-Aid for Socio-Economic Projects<\/strong>: Providing financial assistance for district\/state-level projects aimed at the socio-economic betterment of SCs. This includes:\u200b\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creation of infrastructure<\/strong> in SC-dominated villages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of hostels\/residential schools<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive livelihood projects,<\/strong> including skill development and related infrastructure.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial assistance towards loans<\/strong> taken by beneficiaries for asset acquisition\/creation required for livelihood generation.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of Hostels:<\/strong> It includes building hostels in higher educational institutions ranked under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and funded by the Centre\/State\/UT Governments, schools funded by the Centre\/State\/UT Governments, and recommended by the Ministry of Education.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial support for monitoring and evaluation of the Scheme implementation <\/strong>through the Administrative Head of the Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>SC persons living below the poverty lines<\/strong> are eligible for getting benefits under the various <strong>income-generating schemes and skill development programmes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In case of <strong>Infrastructure Development<\/strong>, the <strong>villages having 50% or more SC population<\/strong> are eligible for grants under the Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/18093-villages-declared-adarsh-grams-%E2%82%B91730-crore-released-under-pm-ajay-grants-in-aid\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/18093-villages-declared-adarsh-grams-%E2%82%B91730-crore-released-under-pm-ajay-grants-in-aid\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) has seen 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams as of September 8, 2026, reflecting efforts to improve infrastructure, basic services and quality of life in Scheduled Caste-majority villages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About PM-AJAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a comprehensive initiative by the Government of India, <strong>launched in FY 2021-22, <\/strong>aimed at the<strong> socio-economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes (SCs). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>merger scheme of three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong>, namely, <strong>Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY),<\/strong> <strong>Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCA to SCSP),<\/strong> and <strong>Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana (BJRCY). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implemented <\/strong>by the <strong>Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment,<\/strong> the scheme focuses on <strong>reducing poverty,<\/strong> <strong>enhancing educational opportunities,<\/strong> and <strong>improving infrastructure<\/strong> in SC-dominated areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The objectives of the Scheme are to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce poverty<\/strong> of the SC communities by <strong>generating additional employment opportunities <\/strong>through skill development, income-generating schemes, and other initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve socio-economic developmental indicators <\/strong>by ensuring <strong>adequate infrastructure<\/strong> and requisite services in the SC-dominated villages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase literacy and encourage enrollment of SCs<\/strong> in schools and higher educational institutions by providing<strong> adequate residential facilities<\/strong> in quality institutions, as well as r<strong>esidential schools <\/strong>where required, especially in the aspirational districts\/SC-dominated blocks and elsewhere in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme is <strong>100% funded by the Central Government<\/strong>. However, the<strong> States\/UTs<\/strong> are <strong>free to provide additional funds <\/strong>from their own resources if they so desire.<\/li>\n<li>The states are required to submit their Annual Action Plans (AAPs) through the PM-AJAY portal in order to receive funds from the central government.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>planning process is decentralized<\/strong>, allowing for the <strong>creation and approval of projects at both state and district levels. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adarsh Gram Development:<\/strong> <strong>Transforming SC-majority villages into \u2018Adarsh Grams\u2019 (model villages)<\/strong> by <strong>filling critical gaps in infrastructure<\/strong> and services.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grants-in-Aid for Socio-Economic Projects<\/strong>: Providing financial assistance for district\/state-level projects aimed at the socio-economic betterment of SCs. This includes:\u200b\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creation of infrastructure<\/strong> in SC-dominated villages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of hostels\/residential schools<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive livelihood projects,<\/strong> including skill development and related infrastructure.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial assistance towards loans<\/strong> taken by beneficiaries for asset acquisition\/creation required for livelihood generation.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of Hostels:<\/strong> It includes building hostels in higher educational institutions ranked under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and funded by the Centre\/State\/UT Governments, schools funded by the Centre\/State\/UT Governments, and recommended by the Ministry of Education.\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial support for monitoring and evaluation of the Scheme implementation <\/strong>through the Administrative Head of the Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility Criteria:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>SC persons living below the poverty lines<\/strong> are eligible for getting benefits under the various <strong>income-generating schemes and skill development programmes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In case of <strong>Infrastructure Development<\/strong>, the <strong>villages having 50% or more SC population<\/strong> are eligible for grants under the Scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/18093-villages-declared-adarsh-grams-%E2%82%B91730-crore-released-under-pm-ajay-grants-in-aid\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddindia.co.in\/2026\/10\/18093-villages-declared-adarsh-grams-%E2%82%B91730-crore-released-under-pm-ajay-grants-in-aid\/<\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Sauj Jheel:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a shallow lake located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is designated as Ramsar site.<\/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=\"2784\"\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_281_2784\"\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_281_2784\"\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_281_2784\"\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_281_2784\"\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, India has added Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of \u201cRamsar Sites\u201d to 103.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><strong> Sauj Jheel:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>shallow lake<\/strong> surrounded by farmland in the <strong>floodplain of the Ganga River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It forms part of a larger network of wetlands, contributing to ecological connectivity in the wider landscape, and is <strong>close to Saman Bird Sanctuary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The lake supports diverse wetland-associated vegetation, including the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and the <strong>wild sugarcane<\/strong> (Saccharum spontaneum).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Notable waterbird species recorded at the Site include the <strong>vulnerable sarus crane<\/strong> (Grus antigone) and <strong>greater spotted eagle<\/strong> (Clanga clanga).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&amp;reg=1&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, India has added Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of \u201cRamsar Sites\u201d to 103.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><strong> Sauj Jheel:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>shallow lake<\/strong> surrounded by farmland in the <strong>floodplain of the Ganga River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It forms part of a larger network of wetlands, contributing to ecological connectivity in the wider landscape, and is <strong>close to Saman Bird Sanctuary.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The lake supports diverse wetland-associated vegetation, including the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and the <strong>wild sugarcane<\/strong> (Saccharum spontaneum).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Notable waterbird species recorded at the Site include the <strong>vulnerable sarus crane<\/strong> (Grus antigone) and <strong>greater spotted eagle<\/strong> (Clanga clanga).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&amp;reg=1&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324120&#038;reg=1&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Odisha.<\/li>\n<li>It consists of Southern tropical dry deciduous forest type of vegetation.<\/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=\"2785\"\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_281_2785\"\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_281_2785\"\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_281_2785\"\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_281_2785\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> It forms the catchment for <strong>river Pennar. <\/strong>The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining into the \u2018Pennar river\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It consists of <strong>Southern tropical dry deciduous forest<\/strong> in the hills, scrub forest in the plains, <strong>Southern dry mixed deciduous forest, Tropical thorn forests<\/strong> and Tropical dry evergreen forest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It is home to the rare and endangered plants like <strong>Red sanders and Sandalwood<\/strong> are important species found in this area.\n<ul>\n<li>The riparian vegetation is very rich in floristic value, consisting of <strong>Terminalia spp, Syzygium spp<\/strong>, (Jamun), Wild mangoes, Anogeissus latifolia, Phoenix spp, Bamboo, Hardwickia binata, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It has good representation of species like <strong>Common toad, Bullfrog, Common Indian skink, Green vine snake etc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only home and hopes for the rare and endangered bird the <strong>Jerdons courser.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128<\/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 survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> It forms the catchment for <strong>river Pennar. <\/strong>The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining into the \u2018Pennar river\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It consists of <strong>Southern tropical dry deciduous forest<\/strong> in the hills, scrub forest in the plains, <strong>Southern dry mixed deciduous forest, Tropical thorn forests<\/strong> and Tropical dry evergreen forest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> It is home to the rare and endangered plants like <strong>Red sanders and Sandalwood<\/strong> are important species found in this area.\n<ul>\n<li>The riparian vegetation is very rich in floristic value, consisting of <strong>Terminalia spp, Syzygium spp<\/strong>, (Jamun), Wild mangoes, Anogeissus latifolia, Phoenix spp, Bamboo, Hardwickia binata, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It has good representation of species like <strong>Common toad, Bullfrog, Common Indian skink, Green vine snake etc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only home and hopes for the rare and endangered bird the <strong>Jerdons courser.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/amp\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/camera-traps-in-lankamala-for-census-reveal-biodiversity-in-sanctuary-1996128<\/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 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Weather Information Network and Data System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to strengthen weather data infrastructure across India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/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=\"2786\"\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_281_2786\"\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_281_2786\"\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_281_2786\"\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_281_2786\"\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>An ambitious Weather Information Network and Data System project by an Agriculture Ministry body to install automatic rain gauges and automatic weather stations in States is proceeding at a crawl due to shortage of land. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Weather Information Network and Data System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a national initiative under the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) <\/strong>to strengthen <strong>weather data infrastructure across India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a programme to set up <strong>a nationwide network of weather sensors<\/strong> to <strong>supply hyper-local weather data.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It employs <strong>Automatic Weather Stations<\/strong> and <strong>Automatic Rain Gauges<\/strong> to collect hyperlocal weather data at the <strong>Block and Gram Panchayat levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>integrates weather data<\/strong> pooled <strong>from IMD, State Governments, and public\/private technical organisations<\/strong> into a single, unified national-level WINDS portal.<\/li>\n<li>This is mainly to aid in computing insurance estimates and payouts under the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is run by the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare<\/strong>, and executed through the <strong>Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It harness advanced weather data analytics to provide stakeholders with actionable insight to make informed weather decisions on agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>WINDS will <strong>provide farmers<\/strong> with critical <strong>weather-related information and data.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The WINDS initiative prioritizes the establishment of a robust network of meteorological stations.<\/li>\n<li>The goal of this effort is to create a <strong>large network of weather stations<\/strong> that spans the whole nation.<\/li>\n<li>The goal is to close the knowledge gap and empower decision-makers, farmers, and stakeholders at the grassroots level.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An ambitious Weather Information Network and Data System project by an Agriculture Ministry body to install automatic rain gauges and automatic weather stations in States is proceeding at a crawl due to shortage of land. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Weather Information Network and Data System:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a national initiative under the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) <\/strong>to strengthen <strong>weather data infrastructure across India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a programme to set up <strong>a nationwide network of weather sensors<\/strong> to <strong>supply hyper-local weather data.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It employs <strong>Automatic Weather Stations<\/strong> and <strong>Automatic Rain Gauges<\/strong> to collect hyperlocal weather data at the <strong>Block and Gram Panchayat levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>integrates weather data<\/strong> pooled <strong>from IMD, State Governments, and public\/private technical organisations<\/strong> into a single, unified national-level WINDS portal.<\/li>\n<li>This is mainly to aid in computing insurance estimates and payouts under the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is run by the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare<\/strong>, and executed through the <strong>Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It harness advanced weather data analytics to provide stakeholders with actionable insight to make informed weather decisions on agriculture.<\/li>\n<li>WINDS will <strong>provide farmers<\/strong> with critical <strong>weather-related information and data.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The WINDS initiative prioritizes the establishment of a robust network of meteorological stations.<\/li>\n<li>The goal of this effort is to create a <strong>large network of weather stations<\/strong> that spans the whole nation.<\/li>\n<li>The goal is to close the knowledge gap and empower decision-makers, farmers, and stakeholders at the grassroots level.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/land-shortage-cripples-agriculture-ministry-weather-network\/article71588890.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input 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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_281_2787\"\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>Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Varunastra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of <strong>targeting quiet submarines<\/strong>, both <strong>in deep and shallow waters<\/strong> in an intense countermeasures environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It was designed and developed by <strong>Vizag-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory<\/strong> (NSTL) under the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation<\/strong> (DRDO).<\/li>\n<li>It can be fired from all <strong>Anti-submarine warfare<\/strong> (ASW) ships capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is capable of being <strong>launched from surface ships and submarines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> It can achieve speeds in <strong>excess of 40 knots<\/strong> (74 km\/h; 46 mph) and has a range of 40 km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> It can <strong>carry a 250 kg high-explosive warhead<\/strong> and has a maximum operating depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). It has long range with multi maneuvering capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>The torpedo\u2019s guidance system uses <strong>active-passive acoustic homing<\/strong>, wire guidance, and GPS\/NavIC satellite guidance.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>conformal array transducers<\/strong> that allow it to look at wider angles than most common torpedoes.<\/li>\n<li>It also has an <strong>advanced autonomous guidance algorithm<\/strong> with low drift navigational aids, an insensitive warhead that can operate in various combat scenarios, and a GPS-based locating aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Varunastra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of <strong>targeting quiet submarines<\/strong>, both <strong>in deep and shallow waters<\/strong> in an intense countermeasures environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It was designed and developed by <strong>Vizag-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory<\/strong> (NSTL) under the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation<\/strong> (DRDO).<\/li>\n<li>It can be fired from all <strong>Anti-submarine warfare<\/strong> (ASW) ships capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is capable of being <strong>launched from surface ships and submarines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> It can achieve speeds in <strong>excess of 40 knots<\/strong> (74 km\/h; 46 mph) and has a range of 40 km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> It can <strong>carry a 250 kg high-explosive warhead<\/strong> and has a maximum operating depth of 600 metres (2,000 ft). It has long range with multi maneuvering capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>The torpedo\u2019s guidance system uses <strong>active-passive acoustic homing<\/strong>, wire guidance, and GPS\/NavIC satellite guidance.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>conformal array transducers<\/strong> that allow it to look at wider angles than most common torpedoes.<\/li>\n<li>It also has an <strong>advanced autonomous guidance algorithm<\/strong> with low drift navigational aids, an insensitive warhead that can operate in various combat scenarios, and a GPS-based locating aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323814&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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Culture Departments<\/strong> of the Government of Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li>It has evolved into a celebration showcasing the diverse and <strong>vibrant cultural and traditional heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/<\/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, Nagaland has begun preparations for the 27th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hornbill Festival:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was first organized <strong>in the year 2000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is celebrated at <strong>Naga Heritage Village<\/strong>, Kisama which is about 12 km from Kohima in<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>named after the Hornbill bird<\/strong> given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas.<\/li>\n<li>It aims to promote <strong>inter-tribal interaction<\/strong> and preserve <strong>Nagaland\u2019s heritage<\/strong>, blending the traditional with the contemporary in a harmonious display of unity.<\/li>\n<li>It was initially began as a three-day event, was subsequently expanded to five days and then to ten days, which coincides with <strong>Nagaland\u2019s Statehood Day<\/strong> on <strong>December 1,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also called the <strong>festival of festivals<\/strong> and is <strong>held every year.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Organised by:<\/strong> It is organized by the <strong>State Tourism and Art &amp; Culture Departments<\/strong> of the Government of Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li>It has evolved into a celebration showcasing the diverse and <strong>vibrant cultural and traditional heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nagaland-gears-up-for-27th-edition-of-iconic-hornbill-festival\/<\/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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