{"id":130482,"date":"2026-10-24T17:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T11:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=130482"},"modified":"2026-10-24T17:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T11:31:20","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-24-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-24-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 24 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_285\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 24 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 Zuqar Island, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the Red Sea.<\/li>\n<li>It belongs to Saudi Arabia.<\/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=\"2820\"\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_285_2820\"\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_285_2820\"\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_285_2820\"\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_285_2820\"\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>Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels recently claimed they are attempting to rescue a boat carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea, alleging that it was targeted by Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Zuqar Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Yemeni island<\/strong> in the <strong>southern Red Sea,<\/strong> forming part of the <strong>Hanish Islands archipelago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is approximately 130 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>between <\/strong>the <strong>coasts of mainland Yemen and Eritrea, near the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Despite its proximity to the African continent, the island is considered a <strong>part of Asia <\/strong>because it <strong>sits on the Asian continental shelf. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has strategic importance because of its<strong> location along <\/strong>one of the <strong>world\u2019s key maritime routes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Eritrea captured the island in 1995 after battling Yemeni forces. An international court in 1998 placed the island formally into Yemen\u2019s custody.<\/li>\n<li>The island consists of a <strong>shield volcano overlain by basaltic pyroclastic cones and spatter cones,<\/strong> which produce <strong>youthful-looking pahoehoe lava flows. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Several small <strong>coastal cones<\/strong> and <strong>islets surrounding<\/strong> Zuqar Island were formed by phreatic eruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/houthis-claim-saudi-arabia-targeted-boat-carrying-14-indians-launch-rescue-ops\/articleshow\/135115900.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/houthis-claim-saudi-arabia-targeted-boat-carrying-14-indians-launch-rescue-ops\/articleshow\/135115900.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels recently claimed they are attempting to rescue a boat carrying 14 Indian nationals near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea, alleging that it was targeted by Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Zuqar Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Yemeni island<\/strong> in the <strong>southern Red Sea,<\/strong> forming part of the <strong>Hanish Islands archipelago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is approximately 130 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>between <\/strong>the <strong>coasts of mainland Yemen and Eritrea, near the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Despite its proximity to the African continent, the island is considered a <strong>part of Asia <\/strong>because it <strong>sits on the Asian continental shelf. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has strategic importance because of its<strong> location along <\/strong>one of the <strong>world\u2019s key maritime routes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Eritrea captured the island in 1995 after battling Yemeni forces. An international court in 1998 placed the island formally into Yemen\u2019s custody.<\/li>\n<li>The island consists of a <strong>shield volcano overlain by basaltic pyroclastic cones and spatter cones,<\/strong> which produce <strong>youthful-looking pahoehoe lava flows. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Several small <strong>coastal cones<\/strong> and <strong>islets surrounding<\/strong> Zuqar Island were formed by phreatic eruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/houthis-claim-saudi-arabia-targeted-boat-carrying-14-indians-launch-rescue-ops\/articleshow\/135115900.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/houthis-claim-saudi-arabia-targeted-boat-carrying-14-indians-launch-rescue-ops\/articleshow\/135115900.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>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>Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the Indian Navy\u2019s annual apex-level international strategic dialogue.<\/li>\n<li>It is organised in association with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).<\/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=\"2821\"\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_285_2821\"\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_285_2821\"\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_285_2821\"\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_285_2821\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy will host the 2026 edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in New Delhi from November 3 to 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IPRD is the <strong>Indian Navy\u2019s annual apex-level<\/strong> <strong>international strategic dialogue. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of an annual IPRD was <strong>first conceptualised and conducted in 2018<\/strong> as the apex-level conference of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>organised <\/strong>in<strong> association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF)<\/strong>, the <strong>Navy\u2019s knowledge partner. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IPRD seeks to translate the broad framework of the <strong>Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) <\/strong>into specific, actionable proposals.<\/li>\n<li>IPRD also <strong>supports India\u2019s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR<\/strong>-Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPRD 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>eighth edition<\/strong> of the IPRD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Manekshaw Centre, <strong>New Delhi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme: Science, Technology, and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Notably, IPRD-2026 will expand its focus beyond traditional STEM disciplines to <strong>incorporate social sciences, life sciences, and the humanities<\/strong> into maritime deliberations.<\/li>\n<li>The three-day conference will bring together <strong>maritime practitioners, scientists, academicians<\/strong>, <strong>policymakers, <\/strong>and experts from <strong>18 countries<\/strong> <strong>across the Indo-Pacific<\/strong> to formulate actionable proposals for regional cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Five thematic sessions<\/strong> will be held during the conference. They will focus on\n<ul>\n<li><strong>joint research,<\/strong> research networks, and human development;<\/li>\n<li><strong>protection of critical maritime infrastructure<\/strong> and enhanced monitoring;<\/li>\n<li><strong>climate resilience<\/strong> and ocean dynamics;<\/li>\n<li><strong>maritime resilience <\/strong>and responsible management; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>dual-use maritime technologies<\/strong> and their implications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The event aims to identify concrete, solution-oriented measures across national, sub-regional, and pan-regional tiers.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/navy-to-host-indo-pacific-regional-dialogue-in-new-delhi-from-november-3\/article71616616.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/navy-to-host-indo-pacific-regional-dialogue-in-new-delhi-from-november-3\/article71616616.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy will host the 2026 edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in New Delhi from November 3 to 5.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IPRD is the <strong>Indian Navy\u2019s annual apex-level<\/strong> <strong>international strategic dialogue. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of an annual IPRD was <strong>first conceptualised and conducted in 2018<\/strong> as the apex-level conference of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>organised <\/strong>in<strong> association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF)<\/strong>, the <strong>Navy\u2019s knowledge partner. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IPRD seeks to translate the broad framework of the <strong>Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) <\/strong>into specific, actionable proposals.<\/li>\n<li>IPRD also <strong>supports India\u2019s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR<\/strong>-Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPRD 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>eighth edition<\/strong> of the IPRD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Manekshaw Centre, <strong>New Delhi. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme: Science, Technology, and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Notably, IPRD-2026 will expand its focus beyond traditional STEM disciplines to <strong>incorporate social sciences, life sciences, and the humanities<\/strong> into maritime deliberations.<\/li>\n<li>The three-day conference will bring together <strong>maritime practitioners, scientists, academicians<\/strong>, <strong>policymakers, <\/strong>and experts from <strong>18 countries<\/strong> <strong>across the Indo-Pacific<\/strong> to formulate actionable proposals for regional cooperation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Five thematic sessions<\/strong> will be held during the conference. They will focus on\n<ul>\n<li><strong>joint research,<\/strong> research networks, and human development;<\/li>\n<li><strong>protection of critical maritime infrastructure<\/strong> and enhanced monitoring;<\/li>\n<li><strong>climate resilience<\/strong> and ocean dynamics;<\/li>\n<li><strong>maritime resilience <\/strong>and responsible management; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>dual-use maritime technologies<\/strong> and their implications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The event aims to identify concrete, solution-oriented measures across national, sub-regional, and pan-regional tiers.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/navy-to-host-indo-pacific-regional-dialogue-in-new-delhi-from-november-3\/article71616616.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/navy-to-host-indo-pacific-regional-dialogue-in-new-delhi-from-november-3\/article71616616.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following countries:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Iran<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>Armenia<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above countries border Azerbaijan?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2822\"\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_285_2822\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Only 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_285_2822\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. All the four                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A year after ties between India and Azerbaijan soured over Baku\u2019s alignment with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India\u2019s External Affairs Minister (EAM) met with Azerbaijan&#8217;s top leadership in an attempt to reset bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Azerbaijan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Azerbaijan, officially the <strong>Republic of Azerbaijan,<\/strong> is located at the <strong>junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia <\/strong>along the <strong>southern flanks<\/strong> of the <strong>Caucasus Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>in the <strong>east by the Caspian Sea,<\/strong> the world&#8217;s largest inland body of water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries: <\/strong>It is bordered by <strong>Russia <\/strong>in the north, <strong>Georgia <\/strong>in the northwest, <strong>Armenia <\/strong>in the west, and <strong>Iran <\/strong>in the south.<\/li>\n<li>The country is<strong> highly mountainous,<\/strong> making human settlement very limited to along rivers and coastlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point: Mount Bazard\u00fcz\u00fc <\/strong>is the <strong>highest peak in the Greater Caucasus Range<\/strong> and the highest mountain in Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>At various times <strong>Arabs, Persians, Turks<\/strong>, and <strong>Mongols <\/strong>dominated the land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russia took over<\/strong> Azerbaijan in the early <strong>1800s<\/strong>. In <strong>1918 <\/strong>Azerbaijan <strong>declared independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1920,<\/strong> however, the new <strong>Soviet Union<\/strong> sent troops to take control of Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li>At first the Soviets combined Azerbaijan with Georgia and Armenia.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1936 <\/strong>Azerbaijan became a <strong>separate Soviet republic. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With the breakup of the Soviet Union<\/strong>, Azerbaijan <strong>gained independence<\/strong> again in 1991.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Type: Presidential Republic <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital<\/strong>: The capital city, <strong>Baku<\/strong>, is famous for its modern architecture and historical sites, including the <strong>UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For its location at 28 m below sea level, Baku is the <strong>largest city in the world located below sea level<\/strong> and also the <strong>lowest-lying national capital in the world. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Its climate is highly varied and contains examples of nine out of the world\u2019s eleven climate zones. Most of Azerbaijan is<strong> dry, with hot summers and mild winters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers: Alazani, Aras, and Kura Rivers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Azerbaijan\u2019s economy is driven by its <strong>natural resources<\/strong> and the <strong>service sector. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its major resources are<strong> petroleum (oil) and natural gas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other resources consist of <strong>gold, silver, iron, titanium, <\/strong>copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>service sector,<\/strong> including <strong>information and communication service<\/strong>s and <strong>tourism<\/strong>, employs almost half of the population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency: Azerbaijani manats (AZN) <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>People<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Most of the country\u2019s people are <strong>Azerbaijani<\/strong>, though there are a <strong>few Russians, Armenians<\/strong>, and other minority groups.<\/li>\n<li>Most people speak <strong>Azerbaijani<\/strong>, a <strong>Turkic language. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>More than <strong>90 percent<\/strong> of the people are <strong>Muslims<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Border Issues:<\/strong> Its relations with <strong>neighboring Armenia<\/strong> are tense, especially due to <strong>conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh<\/strong> during and following the collapse of the Soviet Union, of which they were both part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-azerbaijan-diplomatic-reset-operation-sindoor-10934391\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-azerbaijan-diplomatic-reset-operation-sindoor-10934391\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A year after ties between India and Azerbaijan soured over Baku\u2019s alignment with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India\u2019s External Affairs Minister (EAM) met with Azerbaijan&#8217;s top leadership in an attempt to reset bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Azerbaijan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Azerbaijan, officially the <strong>Republic of Azerbaijan,<\/strong> is located at the <strong>junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia <\/strong>along the <strong>southern flanks<\/strong> of the <strong>Caucasus Mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded <\/strong>in the <strong>east by the Caspian Sea,<\/strong> the world&#8217;s largest inland body of water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries: <\/strong>It is bordered by <strong>Russia <\/strong>in the north, <strong>Georgia <\/strong>in the northwest, <strong>Armenia <\/strong>in the west, and <strong>Iran <\/strong>in the south.<\/li>\n<li>The country is<strong> highly mountainous,<\/strong> making human settlement very limited to along rivers and coastlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point: Mount Bazard\u00fcz\u00fc <\/strong>is the <strong>highest peak in the Greater Caucasus Range<\/strong> and the highest mountain in Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>At various times <strong>Arabs, Persians, Turks<\/strong>, and <strong>Mongols <\/strong>dominated the land.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russia took over<\/strong> Azerbaijan in the early <strong>1800s<\/strong>. In <strong>1918 <\/strong>Azerbaijan <strong>declared independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1920,<\/strong> however, the new <strong>Soviet Union<\/strong> sent troops to take control of Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li>At first the Soviets combined Azerbaijan with Georgia and Armenia.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1936 <\/strong>Azerbaijan became a <strong>separate Soviet republic. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With the breakup of the Soviet Union<\/strong>, Azerbaijan <strong>gained independence<\/strong> again in 1991.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Type: Presidential Republic <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital<\/strong>: The capital city, <strong>Baku<\/strong>, is famous for its modern architecture and historical sites, including the <strong>UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For its location at 28 m below sea level, Baku is the <strong>largest city in the world located below sea level<\/strong> and also the <strong>lowest-lying national capital in the world. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate<\/strong>: Its climate is highly varied and contains examples of nine out of the world\u2019s eleven climate zones. Most of Azerbaijan is<strong> dry, with hot summers and mild winters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers: Alazani, Aras, and Kura Rivers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Azerbaijan\u2019s economy is driven by its <strong>natural resources<\/strong> and the <strong>service sector. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its major resources are<strong> petroleum (oil) and natural gas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other resources consist of <strong>gold, silver, iron, titanium, <\/strong>copper, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>service sector,<\/strong> including <strong>information and communication service<\/strong>s and <strong>tourism<\/strong>, employs almost half of the population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Currency: Azerbaijani manats (AZN) <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>People<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Most of the country\u2019s people are <strong>Azerbaijani<\/strong>, though there are a <strong>few Russians, Armenians<\/strong>, and other minority groups.<\/li>\n<li>Most people speak <strong>Azerbaijani<\/strong>, a <strong>Turkic language. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>More than <strong>90 percent<\/strong> of the people are <strong>Muslims<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Border Issues:<\/strong> Its relations with <strong>neighboring Armenia<\/strong> are tense, especially due to <strong>conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh<\/strong> during and following the collapse of the Soviet Union, of which they were both part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-azerbaijan-diplomatic-reset-operation-sindoor-10934391\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-azerbaijan-diplomatic-reset-operation-sindoor-10934391\/<\/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>Which of the following best describes the \u2018Locus Coeruleus (LC)\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2823\"\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_285_2823\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A specialised region of the spinal cord responsible for reflex actions.                                            <\/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_285_2823\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A hormone-producing gland that regulates metabolism.                                            <\/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_285_2823\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A specialised type of immune cell responsible for identifying and destroying pathogens.                                            <\/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_285_2823\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, a new study finds that the locus coeruleus (LC) actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and behavior, according to new research in mice.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Locus Coeruleus (LC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Locus Coeruleus (LC) is a <strong>small nucleus<\/strong> (cluster of nerve cells) <strong>located in the pons<\/strong>, a <strong>part of the brainstem. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pons act as a connection between the cerebrum and cerebellum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Locus Coeruleus gets its name from the Latin words for &#8220;blue place.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Although it <strong>contains <\/strong>only a<strong> small fraction of the brain&#8217;s neurons,<\/strong> it <strong>produces norepinephrine (NE)<\/strong>, a<strong> chemical messenger<\/strong> that <strong>helps regulate attention, learning, heart rate<\/strong>, and the<strong> body&#8217;s reactions <\/strong>to stress and excitement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LC <\/strong>is the <strong>primary source of norepinephrine to the brain. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent Findlings:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientists <\/strong>have <strong>long assumed <\/strong>that the<strong> LC<\/strong> operates like a loudspeaker, <strong>sending <\/strong>essentially the<strong> same norepinephrine signal across the brain. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, in a new study using brain imaging, recordings of neural activity, genetic techniques, and behavioral experiments, researchers <strong>discovered<\/strong> that the <strong>LC communicates through several distinct pathways. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rather than broadcasting one general message, it <strong>delivers signals to specific destinations<\/strong>, with different groups of neurons responding to different experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different groups of cells communicate with specific regions<\/strong> of the nervous system.<\/li>\n<li>These<strong> pathways determine where signals trigger the release of norepinephrine<\/strong>, creating a much more <strong>organized communication network <\/strong>than previously recognized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurons in the upper (dorsal) portion of the LC <\/strong>primarily <strong>connect to the cerebral cortex <\/strong>and <strong>forebrain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, <strong>cells in the lower (ventral) portion<\/strong> send their signals mainly to the <strong>brainstem and spinal cord. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This arrangement allows different parts of the LC to influence separate brain functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why the Discovery Could Matter for Brain Disorders?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Norepinephrine <\/strong>plays a central role in regulating attention and mood, making it an important <strong>target for medications <\/strong>used to treat depression, anxiety, and ADHD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurons in the LC<\/strong> are also among the<strong> earliest brain cells to deteriorate in Alzheimer&#8217;s disease,<\/strong> suggesting that the new findings could have implications for understanding and treating these conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current treatments<\/strong> that influence norepinephrine can affect multiple brain circuits at once, sometimes producing <strong>beneficial effects in one region<\/strong> while causing <strong>unwanted effects elsewhere. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A clearer map of the LC&#8217;s specialized pathways<\/strong> could <strong>help scientists develop therapies<\/strong> that <strong>act more selectively<\/strong> on the circuits involved in particular symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261022081304.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261022081304.htm<\/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<h2>Previously thought to broadcast the same chemical signal throughout the brain, a new study finds that the locus coeruleus (LC) actually sends targeted messages that help control learning, attention, and behavior, according to new research in mice.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Locus Coeruleus (LC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Locus Coeruleus (LC) is a <strong>small nucleus<\/strong> (cluster of nerve cells) <strong>located in the pons<\/strong>, a <strong>part of the brainstem. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pons act as a connection between the cerebrum and cerebellum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Locus Coeruleus gets its name from the Latin words for &#8220;blue place.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Although it <strong>contains <\/strong>only a<strong> small fraction of the brain&#8217;s neurons,<\/strong> it <strong>produces norepinephrine (NE)<\/strong>, a<strong> chemical messenger<\/strong> that <strong>helps regulate attention, learning, heart rate<\/strong>, and the<strong> body&#8217;s reactions <\/strong>to stress and excitement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LC <\/strong>is the <strong>primary source of norepinephrine to the brain. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recent Findlings:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientists <\/strong>have <strong>long assumed <\/strong>that the<strong> LC<\/strong> operates like a loudspeaker, <strong>sending <\/strong>essentially the<strong> same norepinephrine signal across the brain. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, in a new study using brain imaging, recordings of neural activity, genetic techniques, and behavioral experiments, researchers <strong>discovered<\/strong> that the <strong>LC communicates through several distinct pathways. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Rather than broadcasting one general message, it <strong>delivers signals to specific destinations<\/strong>, with different groups of neurons responding to different experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different groups of cells communicate with specific regions<\/strong> of the nervous system.<\/li>\n<li>These<strong> pathways determine where signals trigger the release of norepinephrine<\/strong>, creating a much more <strong>organized communication network <\/strong>than previously recognized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurons in the upper (dorsal) portion of the LC <\/strong>primarily <strong>connect to the cerebral cortex <\/strong>and <strong>forebrain<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, <strong>cells in the lower (ventral) portion<\/strong> send their signals mainly to the <strong>brainstem and spinal cord. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This arrangement allows different parts of the LC to influence separate brain functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why the Discovery Could Matter for Brain Disorders?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Norepinephrine <\/strong>plays a central role in regulating attention and mood, making it an important <strong>target for medications <\/strong>used to treat depression, anxiety, and ADHD.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurons in the LC<\/strong> are also among the<strong> earliest brain cells to deteriorate in Alzheimer&#8217;s disease,<\/strong> suggesting that the new findings could have implications for understanding and treating these conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current treatments<\/strong> that influence norepinephrine can affect multiple brain circuits at once, sometimes producing <strong>beneficial effects in one region<\/strong> while causing <strong>unwanted effects elsewhere. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A clearer map of the LC&#8217;s specialized pathways<\/strong> could <strong>help scientists develop therapies<\/strong> that <strong>act more selectively<\/strong> on the circuits involved in particular symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261022081304.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2026\/10\/261022081304.htm<\/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                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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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following statements regarding Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Tamil Nadu.<\/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=\"2824\"\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_285_2824\"\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_285_2824\"\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_285_2824\"\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_285_2824\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently restrained registration authorities from registering documents relating to lands covered by an 1887 deed dedicating properties to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a prominent <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> situated at <strong>Srirangam near Trichy <\/strong>in <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This temple <strong>lies on an islet formed<\/strong> by the<strong> twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> biggest functioning Hindu temple in India <\/strong>and is often found ranked amongst the largest religious complexes of the world.<\/li>\n<li>Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to <strong>Ranganatha<\/strong>, a reclining <strong>form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines of Lord Vishnu.<\/li>\n<li>Though the temple has <strong>existed since the 2nd century BC<\/strong>, the <strong>archaeological inscriptions <\/strong>are <strong>available <\/strong>only from the<strong> 10th century CE.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This temple underwent many <strong>changes during<\/strong> the rule of<strong> the Cholas, Cheras, Pandiyas, Hoysalas<\/strong>, <strong>Vijayanagar <\/strong>kings, and <strong>Nayaks of Madurai.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In addition, influential <strong>Vaishnava leaders<\/strong> like <strong>Yamunacarya, Ramanujacarya<\/strong>, and <strong>Sudarsanacarya<\/strong> played pivotal roles in shaping the temple\u2019s worship and its enduring legacy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The entire temple complex is a perfect example of <strong>Dravidian architecture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is enclosed by <strong>seven concentric walls<\/strong> known as <strong>\u201c Prakaram\u201d, <\/strong>symbolizing the seven planetary systems in Vedic cosmology.<\/li>\n<li>Within these walls, there are <strong>twenty-one towering entrances, <\/strong>known as <strong>gopurams<\/strong>, each adorned with intricate sculptures and designs.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> primary entrance tower, <\/strong>named the \u201c<strong>Rajagopuram<\/strong>,\u201d soars to a remarkable height of 2<strong>36 feet<\/strong>, making it the <strong>largest in Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>vimana over the sanctum<\/strong> of the temple is <strong>made up of gold.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is also a<strong> royal temple tower, <\/strong>which covers a base area of 32,500 sq. ft. and has a height of 196 ft.<\/li>\n<li>It also comprises a hall containing <strong>1000 pillars<\/strong>. <strong>Intricate sculptures<\/strong> are the most attractive part of the hall. The Hall was <strong>built during the Vijayanagara period <\/strong>(1336-1565).<\/li>\n<li>Inside the temple, one can find<strong> inscriptions from the Chola dynasty<\/strong>, accompanied by tales of the <strong>Pandya, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara<\/strong> empires that once flourished alongside the Tiruchirappalli rule.<\/li>\n<li>A substantial part of<strong> Srirangam town resides within <\/strong>the periphery defined by the <strong>three outer walls of the temple complex. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.dtnext.in\/news\/tamilnadu\/madras-high-court-restrains-registration-of-srirangam-temple-land-documents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.dtnext.in\/news\/tamilnadu\/madras-high-court-restrains-registration-of-srirangam-temple-land-documents<\/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 Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently restrained registration authorities from registering documents relating to lands covered by an 1887 deed dedicating properties to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a prominent <strong>Hindu temple<\/strong> situated at <strong>Srirangam near Trichy <\/strong>in <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This temple <strong>lies on an islet formed<\/strong> by the<strong> twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the<strong> biggest functioning Hindu temple in India <\/strong>and is often found ranked amongst the largest religious complexes of the world.<\/li>\n<li>Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to <strong>Ranganatha<\/strong>, a reclining <strong>form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines of Lord Vishnu.<\/li>\n<li>Though the temple has <strong>existed since the 2nd century BC<\/strong>, the <strong>archaeological inscriptions <\/strong>are <strong>available <\/strong>only from the<strong> 10th century CE.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This temple underwent many <strong>changes during<\/strong> the rule of<strong> the Cholas, Cheras, Pandiyas, Hoysalas<\/strong>, <strong>Vijayanagar <\/strong>kings, and <strong>Nayaks of Madurai.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In addition, influential <strong>Vaishnava leaders<\/strong> like <strong>Yamunacarya, Ramanujacarya<\/strong>, and <strong>Sudarsanacarya<\/strong> played pivotal roles in shaping the temple\u2019s worship and its enduring legacy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The entire temple complex is a perfect example of <strong>Dravidian architecture. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is enclosed by <strong>seven concentric walls<\/strong> known as <strong>\u201c Prakaram\u201d, <\/strong>symbolizing the seven planetary systems in Vedic cosmology.<\/li>\n<li>Within these walls, there are <strong>twenty-one towering entrances, <\/strong>known as <strong>gopurams<\/strong>, each adorned with intricate sculptures and designs.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> primary entrance tower, <\/strong>named the \u201c<strong>Rajagopuram<\/strong>,\u201d soars to a remarkable height of 2<strong>36 feet<\/strong>, making it the <strong>largest in Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>vimana over the sanctum<\/strong> of the temple is <strong>made up of gold.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is also a<strong> royal temple tower, <\/strong>which covers a base area of 32,500 sq. ft. and has a height of 196 ft.<\/li>\n<li>It also comprises a hall containing <strong>1000 pillars<\/strong>. <strong>Intricate sculptures<\/strong> are the most attractive part of the hall. The Hall was <strong>built during the Vijayanagara period <\/strong>(1336-1565).<\/li>\n<li>Inside the temple, one can find<strong> inscriptions from the Chola dynasty<\/strong>, accompanied by tales of the <strong>Pandya, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara<\/strong> empires that once flourished alongside the Tiruchirappalli rule.<\/li>\n<li>A substantial part of<strong> Srirangam town resides within <\/strong>the periphery defined by the <strong>three outer walls of the temple complex. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.dtnext.in\/news\/tamilnadu\/madras-high-court-restrains-registration-of-srirangam-temple-land-documents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.dtnext.in\/news\/tamilnadu\/madras-high-court-restrains-registration-of-srirangam-temple-land-documents<\/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>Zavodovski Island, recently in news is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2825\"\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_285_2825\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. South Atlantic Ocean                                            <\/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_285_2825\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Persian Gulf                                            <\/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_285_2825\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Pacific Ocean                                             <\/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_285_2825\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mediterranean Sea                                            <\/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>According to research by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the number of breeding chinstrap penguins on the Zavodovski Island declined nearly 63% in 14 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Zavodovski Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is an <strong>uninhabited volcanic island<\/strong> situated in the <strong>Traversay Islands<\/strong> subgroup of the South Sandwich Islands in the <strong>South Atlantic Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to <strong>the largest penguins colony<\/strong> in the world and unique terrestrial fauna and flora.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcano:<\/strong> The basaltic <strong>stratovolcano on the island<\/strong>, known as <strong>Mount Curry<\/strong>, has a large lava platform extending east from two parasitic cones on the side of the main edifice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to research by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), the number of breeding chinstrap penguins on the Zavodovski Island declined nearly 63% in 14 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Zavodovski Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is an <strong>uninhabited volcanic island<\/strong> situated in the <strong>Traversay Islands<\/strong> subgroup of the South Sandwich Islands in the <strong>South Atlantic Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to <strong>the largest penguins colony<\/strong> in the world and unique terrestrial fauna and flora.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcano:<\/strong> The basaltic <strong>stratovolcano on the island<\/strong>, known as <strong>Mount Curry<\/strong>, has a large lava platform extending east from two parasitic cones on the side of the main edifice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/pets-animals\/worlds-largest-chinstrap-penguin-colony-sees-63-decline-in-14-years-10921532\/<\/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 Sakharov Prize:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is European Union\u2019s highest honour dedicated to human rights work.<\/li>\n<li>It was first conferred to Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko.<\/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=\"2826\"\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_285_2826\"\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_285_2826\"\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_285_2826\"\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_285_2826\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Criminal Court and its officials won the EU\u2019s 2026 Sakharov human rights prize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Sakharov Prize:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>European Union\u2019s<\/strong> highest honour dedicated to <strong>human rights work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background: \u00a0<\/strong>It was <strong>established in 1988 and <\/strong>inaugural prize was jointly conferred to <strong>Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after Soviet physicist and political dissident <strong>Andrei Sakharov<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>awarded annually by the European Parliament during its <\/strong>plenary session.<\/li>\n<li>This prize consists of <strong>\u20ac 50 000 endowments and <\/strong>along with an official citation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations that make an outstanding contribution to defending human rights, freedom of thought, free expression, minority rights, and international law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The International Criminal Court and its officials won the EU\u2019s 2026 Sakharov human rights prize.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Sakharov Prize:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>European Union\u2019s<\/strong> highest honour dedicated to <strong>human rights work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background: \u00a0<\/strong>It was <strong>established in 1988 and <\/strong>inaugural prize was jointly conferred to <strong>Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after Soviet physicist and political dissident <strong>Andrei Sakharov<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>awarded annually by the European Parliament during its <\/strong>plenary session.<\/li>\n<li>This prize consists of <strong>\u20ac 50 000 endowments and <\/strong>along with an official citation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations that make an outstanding contribution to defending human rights, freedom of thought, free expression, minority rights, and international law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/international-criminal-court-wins-eus-2026-sakharov-prize-2026-10-22\/<\/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 Indo-Tibetan Border Police:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Central Armed Police Force functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.<\/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=\"2827\"\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_285_2827\"\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_285_2827\"\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_285_2827\"\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_285_2827\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Prime Minister of India extended his greetings to all personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on their Raising Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Indo-Tibetan Border Police:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Armed Police Force<\/strong> functioning under the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It guards <strong>3,488 km long India-China borders<\/strong> ranging from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>raised in 1962<\/strong>, in the wake of the Sino-Indian War of 1962, for deployment along India\u2019s border with China\u2019s Tibet Autonomous Region.<\/li>\n<li>ITBP was <strong>initially raised under the CRPF Act.<\/strong> However, in 1992, parliament enacted the ITBPF Act, and the rules thereunder were framed in 1994.<\/li>\n<li>In 2004, ITBP was declared as a full-fledged central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto:<\/strong> \u201cShaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha\u201d (Valour \u2013 Determination \u2013 Devotion to Duty).<\/li>\n<li>It is known as one of the most specialized mountain forces in the world, ITBP operates in some of the harshest and most remote areas.<\/li>\n<li>ITBP trains its personnel in <strong>mountaineering, skiing, and tactical combat, <\/strong>in addition to maintaining readiness for disaster response and relief operations in the Himalayan region.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headed By:<\/strong> It is headed by a <strong>Director General under the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong> New Delhi.<\/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=2327771&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2327771&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2327771&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Prime Minister of India extended his greetings to all personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on their Raising Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Indo-Tibetan Border Police:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Armed Police Force<\/strong> functioning under the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong>, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It guards <strong>3,488 km long India-China borders<\/strong> ranging from the Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to Jachep La in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>raised in 1962<\/strong>, in the wake of the Sino-Indian War of 1962, for deployment along India\u2019s border with China\u2019s Tibet Autonomous Region.<\/li>\n<li>ITBP was <strong>initially raised under the CRPF Act.<\/strong> However, in 1992, parliament enacted the ITBPF Act, and the rules thereunder were framed in 1994.<\/li>\n<li>In 2004, ITBP was declared as a full-fledged central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto:<\/strong> \u201cShaurya-Dridhata-Karma Nishtha\u201d (Valour \u2013 Determination \u2013 Devotion to Duty).<\/li>\n<li>It is known as one of the most specialized mountain forces in the world, ITBP operates in some of the harshest and most remote areas.<\/li>\n<li>ITBP trains its personnel in <strong>mountaineering, skiing, and tactical combat, <\/strong>in addition to maintaining readiness for disaster response and relief operations in the Himalayan region.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headed By:<\/strong> It is headed by a <strong>Director General under the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong> New Delhi.<\/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=2327771&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2327771&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2327771&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Amur Falcon, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a migratory raptor inhibit in open forests and grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>It was categorised as critically endangered species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly found in North Eastern states of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2828\"\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_285_2828\"\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_285_2828\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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<strong>migratory raptor of the falcon family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Names:<\/strong> Eastern Red-footed Falcon, Eastern Red-footed Kestrel, Manchurian Falcon, and Red-legged Falcon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It is found across <strong>open forests, grasslands, wetlands<\/strong> and agricultural landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution: <\/strong>They breed in <strong>southeastern Siberia and Northern China<\/strong> and migrate long distances in large flocks to winter in <strong>Southern and East Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Along the way, large numbers pass through India, with the biggest congregations seen in the <strong>northeastern states mainly in Nagaland, Manipur, and parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The male and female are distinctly different.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The male is <strong>a dark, sooty grey<\/strong>, with brownish-red thighs and vent.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>When flying, a white lining of the male\u2019s wings stands out against the sooty grey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The female has a pattern common among many falcon species, with a dark spotted chest and vent against a white background and a darker, grey back.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A distinctive feature of both the male and the female is <strong>the orange of the eye-ring<\/strong>, beak base (the cere) and feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In addition to speed and strength, these birds are <strong>known to have keen eyesight<\/strong> for detecting prey from a distance or during flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Hunting during migration and habitat loss at roosting sites, and changing weather patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> \u00a0Schedule IV<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/<\/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 two satellite-tagged Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) have returned to Manipur after travelling across 23 countries in Asia and Africa. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Amur Falcon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>migratory raptor of the falcon family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Names:<\/strong> Eastern Red-footed Falcon, Eastern Red-footed Kestrel, Manchurian Falcon, and Red-legged Falcon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It is found across <strong>open forests, grasslands, wetlands<\/strong> and agricultural landscapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution: <\/strong>They breed in <strong>southeastern Siberia and Northern China<\/strong> and migrate long distances in large flocks to winter in <strong>Southern and East Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Along the way, large numbers pass through India, with the biggest congregations seen in the <strong>northeastern states mainly in Nagaland, Manipur, and parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The male and female are distinctly different.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The male is <strong>a dark, sooty grey<\/strong>, with brownish-red thighs and vent.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>When flying, a white lining of the male\u2019s wings stands out against the sooty grey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The female has a pattern common among many falcon species, with a dark spotted chest and vent against a white background and a darker, grey back.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A distinctive feature of both the male and the female is <strong>the orange of the eye-ring<\/strong>, beak base (the cere) and feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In addition to speed and strength, these birds are <strong>known to have keen eyesight<\/strong> for detecting prey from a distance or during flight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Hunting during migration and habitat loss at roosting sites, and changing weather patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> \u00a0Schedule IV<\/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:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/newsonair.gov.in\/satellite-tagged-amur-falcons-return-to-manipur-after-migrating-across-23-countries\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" 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