{"id":130999,"date":"2026-10-28T17:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=130999"},"modified":"2026-10-28T17:52:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:22:34","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-28-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-28-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 28 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_288\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 28 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>Which of the following best describes \u2018Neoterpnosia mawphlangensis, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2850\"\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_288_2850\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A new species of frog discovered in the Western Ghats                                            <\/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_288_2850\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A newly identified species of orchid from Arunachal Pradesh                                            <\/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_288_2850\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A new species of butterfly discovered in the Andaman Islands                                            <\/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_288_2850\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A newly discovered species of cicada from Meghalaya                                            <\/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 new species of the genus Neoterpnosia (Neoterpnosia mawphlangensis sp. nov.) was recently described from the semi-evergreen forests of Mawphlang Hills, Meghalaya, northeastern India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Neoterpnosia mawphlangensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of cicada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in forests of <strong>Mawphlang in Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills <\/strong>at elevations of 1,378 to 1,605 metres.<\/li>\n<li>It is distinguished by characteristic structures in the male reproductive organs, along with distinctive markings on its transparent wings.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>active mainly around dawn<\/strong> and <strong>calls from the upper branches and foliage<\/strong> of <strong>subtropical pine forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Males <\/strong>typically <strong>begin singing at around 6 pm<\/strong>, often<strong> forming a chorus<\/strong> that can continue for about 30 minutes under suitable weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>The insects were observed<strong> calling during misty and rainy weather<\/strong> but stopped during heavy rain.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers also noted that they are <strong>well camouflaged among moss<\/strong> and are not attracted to light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are Cicadas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are a family of more than 3,000 species of<strong> sound-producing insects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are known for their loud, complex and species-specific acoustic signals or songs.<\/li>\n<li>They are found worldwide, with the <strong>highest diversity<\/strong> occurring in <strong>tropical regions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifecycle<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The cicada lifecycle <strong>begins <\/strong>with an <strong>adult female laying eggs <\/strong>in slits she created in <strong>tree branches or stems. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once the <strong>eggs hatch<\/strong>, the<strong> nymphs fall to the ground and burrow into the soil, feeding on plant sap <\/strong>for several years.<\/li>\n<li>Once the<strong> mature nymphs <\/strong>have <strong>emerged from the groun<\/strong>d, they\u2019ll firmly <strong>attach <\/strong>themselves to a <strong>tree branch or other natural element<\/strong> to molt and <strong>transform into an adult. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>From here, they\u2019ll <strong>live <\/strong>for approximately <strong>four to six weeks. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lifespan <\/strong>of cicadas <strong>varies <\/strong>depending on the species and whether they are annual or periodical cicadas.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual cicadas<\/strong> typically live for <strong>four to six weeks as adults.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Periodical cicadas <\/strong>have much <strong>longer lifespans<\/strong> due to their <strong>extended nymphal periods<\/strong>, which can last either <strong>13 or 17 years,<\/strong> depending on the species. Once they emerge, they also live for a few weeks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Male cicadas produce loud calls<\/strong> using specialised organs called tymbals, located on their abdomen, to attract females.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/threatenedtaxa.org\/index.php\/JoTT\/article\/view\/10642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/threatenedtaxa.org\/index.php\/JoTT\/article\/view\/10642<\/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 new species of the genus Neoterpnosia (Neoterpnosia mawphlangensis sp. nov.) was recently described from the semi-evergreen forests of Mawphlang Hills, Meghalaya, northeastern India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Neoterpnosia mawphlangensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of cicada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in forests of <strong>Mawphlang in Meghalaya\u2019s East Khasi Hills <\/strong>at elevations of 1,378 to 1,605 metres.<\/li>\n<li>It is distinguished by characteristic structures in the male reproductive organs, along with distinctive markings on its transparent wings.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>active mainly around dawn<\/strong> and <strong>calls from the upper branches and foliage<\/strong> of <strong>subtropical pine forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Males <\/strong>typically <strong>begin singing at around 6 pm<\/strong>, often<strong> forming a chorus<\/strong> that can continue for about 30 minutes under suitable weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>The insects were observed<strong> calling during misty and rainy weather<\/strong> but stopped during heavy rain.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers also noted that they are <strong>well camouflaged among moss<\/strong> and are not attracted to light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are Cicadas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are a family of more than 3,000 species of<strong> sound-producing insects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are known for their loud, complex and species-specific acoustic signals or songs.<\/li>\n<li>They are found worldwide, with the <strong>highest diversity<\/strong> occurring in <strong>tropical regions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifecycle<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The cicada lifecycle <strong>begins <\/strong>with an <strong>adult female laying eggs <\/strong>in slits she created in <strong>tree branches or stems. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once the <strong>eggs hatch<\/strong>, the<strong> nymphs fall to the ground and burrow into the soil, feeding on plant sap <\/strong>for several years.<\/li>\n<li>Once the<strong> mature nymphs <\/strong>have <strong>emerged from the groun<\/strong>d, they\u2019ll firmly <strong>attach <\/strong>themselves to a <strong>tree branch or other natural element<\/strong> to molt and <strong>transform into an adult. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>From here, they\u2019ll <strong>live <\/strong>for approximately <strong>four to six weeks. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lifespan <\/strong>of cicadas <strong>varies <\/strong>depending on the species and whether they are annual or periodical cicadas.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual cicadas<\/strong> typically live for <strong>four to six weeks as adults.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Periodical cicadas <\/strong>have much <strong>longer lifespans<\/strong> due to their <strong>extended nymphal periods<\/strong>, which can last either <strong>13 or 17 years,<\/strong> depending on the species. Once they emerge, they also live for a few weeks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Male cicadas produce loud calls<\/strong> using specialised organs called tymbals, located on their abdomen, to attract females.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/threatenedtaxa.org\/index.php\/JoTT\/article\/view\/10642\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/threatenedtaxa.org\/index.php\/JoTT\/article\/view\/10642<\/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>Kittur Fort, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2851\"\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_288_2851\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Karnataka                                            <\/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_288_2851\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Gujarat                                            <\/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 Karnataka State government will build the Kittur Channamma Freedom Park in the Kittur Fort in the Belagavi district at a cost of \u20b940 crore, the Chief Minister said recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kittur Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a historic fort located in Belagavi, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>constructed <\/strong>by <strong>Allappa Gowda Sardesai<\/strong>, the<strong> fifth ruler of the Kittur dynasty<\/strong> during his rule between <strong>1660 and 1691 AD. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It became famous as the <strong>stronghold of Rani Chennamma<\/strong>, a<strong> brave queen<\/strong> who <strong>led<\/strong> one of India\u2019s earliest <strong>armed rebellions against British rule in 1824,<\/strong> about 33 years before the 1857 revolt.<\/li>\n<li>Though the <strong>British eventually suppressed<\/strong> the uprising, it remains a significant event in India&#8217;s struggle for freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The fort was <strong>constructed using black basalt<\/strong> and features <strong>Peshwa-Islamic architecture,<\/strong> with a <strong>three-storeyed palace <\/strong>inside<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort was equipped with<strong> secret water well<\/strong>s, a pole star viewing room, and a large palace hall for royal gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>A museum within the fort houses weapons, sculptures, and relics from the era of Queen Kittur Chennamma\u2019s rebellion.<\/li>\n<li>The fort features well-preserved ruins, including the old palace, a watchtower, water cisterns, and ancient temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/freedom-park-will-come-up-in-kittur-fort-says-cm-shivakumar\/article71624274.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/freedom-park-will-come-up-in-kittur-fort-says-cm-shivakumar\/article71624274.ece#google_vignette<\/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 Karnataka State government will build the Kittur Channamma Freedom Park in the Kittur Fort in the Belagavi district at a cost of \u20b940 crore, the Chief Minister said recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kittur Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a historic fort located in Belagavi, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>constructed <\/strong>by <strong>Allappa Gowda Sardesai<\/strong>, the<strong> fifth ruler of the Kittur dynasty<\/strong> during his rule between <strong>1660 and 1691 AD. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It became famous as the <strong>stronghold of Rani Chennamma<\/strong>, a<strong> brave queen<\/strong> who <strong>led<\/strong> one of India\u2019s earliest <strong>armed rebellions against British rule in 1824,<\/strong> about 33 years before the 1857 revolt.<\/li>\n<li>Though the <strong>British eventually suppressed<\/strong> the uprising, it remains a significant event in India&#8217;s struggle for freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The fort was <strong>constructed using black basalt<\/strong> and features <strong>Peshwa-Islamic architecture,<\/strong> with a <strong>three-storeyed palace <\/strong>inside<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The fort was equipped with<strong> secret water well<\/strong>s, a pole star viewing room, and a large palace hall for royal gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>A museum within the fort houses weapons, sculptures, and relics from the era of Queen Kittur Chennamma\u2019s rebellion.<\/li>\n<li>The fort features well-preserved ruins, including the old palace, a watchtower, water cisterns, and ancient temples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/freedom-park-will-come-up-in-kittur-fort-says-cm-shivakumar\/article71624274.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/freedom-park-will-come-up-in-kittur-fort-says-cm-shivakumar\/article71624274.ece#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px 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Question <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>With reference to Macrophages, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are specialised white blood cells (WBCs) that play an important role in the body&#8217;s immune system.<\/li>\n<li>They are known for their ability to destroy foreign substances that get into your body.<\/li>\n<li>They travel throughout the body through the blood.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2852\"\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_288_2852\"\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_288_2852\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_288_2852\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_288_2852\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emerging evidence indicates that macrophage behavior emerges from the coordinated integration of ontogenetic imprinting, environmental sensing, metabolic rewiring, and epigenetic remodeling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Macrophages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Macrophages are <strong>specialised white blood cells (WBCs)<\/strong> that play an important <strong>role in the body&#8217;s immune system <\/strong>by <strong>engulfing and destroying pathogens, dead cells<\/strong>, and <strong>cellular debris. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most macrophages develop from monocyte<\/strong>s, a <strong>type of WBC<\/strong> produced <strong>in the bone marrow.<\/strong> Some tissue-resident macrophages originate from embryonic cells.<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages do not travel through the blood. Instead, they <strong>remain <\/strong>in one part of the body, <strong>within specific tissues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Macrophages are found in many organs and tissues, including the: Brain, Breast tissue, Liver, Lung, Lymph nodes, Placenta, Spleen, Tonsils.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>look for and destroy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Viruses, bacteria, fungi, or other germs (<strong>pathogens<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infected cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dead<\/strong>, aging, or<strong> damaged cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tumor cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bits of cells, or<strong> cellular debris<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Inactive or less active synapses (the spaces between nerve cells)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Types<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Macrophages have <strong>two modes (phenotypes):<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>M1<\/strong>, or <strong>inflammatory mode<\/strong>: M1 macrophages <strong>destroy germs and cancer cells <\/strong>and <strong>alert immune cells to infections.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>M2<\/strong>, or <strong>anti-inflammatory mode:<\/strong> M2 macrophages <strong>help with wound healing<\/strong>, clearing out dead cells, and <strong>tissue repair.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages can <strong>switch between M1 and M2 <\/strong>modes and can also be somewhere in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages are known for their ability to <strong>destroy foreign substances<\/strong> that get into your body. But that\u2019s not all they do. Other macrophage<strong> job duties include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Activating B cells and T cells,<\/strong> which <strong>helps them target pathogens.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing <\/strong>dead and <strong>damaged cells.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Destroying cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Releasing proteins like cytokines<\/strong> that alert other immune cells to infections.<\/li>\n<li>Repairing tissue, <strong>healing wounds, <\/strong>and reducing inflammation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reabsorbing minerals into bones<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Breaking down old red blood cells and <strong>recycling the iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Regulating fetal tissue development.<\/li>\n<li>Regulating your organ function and <strong>maintaining homeostasis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>How do they work?<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Macrophages have receptors<\/strong> on the outside that they <strong>use like antennae<\/strong>. These antennae <strong>get signals from substances<\/strong> in the environment around them.<\/li>\n<li>These could be signals from chemicals or proteins in your body (like cytokines or opsonins). Or they could be antigens, which are like labels on germs, allergens, and cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li>If a macrophage <strong>detects something it should get rid of, it swallows or \u201ceats\u201d it<\/strong> (a process called <strong>phagocytosis<\/strong>, or <strong>\u201ccell eating\u201d<\/strong>). Then, <strong>it breaks it apart<\/strong> so your <strong>body can get rid of it. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Macrophages can <strong>also display a germ\u2019s antigen on themselves<\/strong> <strong>so that T cells and B cells <\/strong>can <strong>recognize it and become activated.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Signals <\/strong>might <strong>also cause<\/strong> <strong>macrophages to release chemicals <\/strong>that<strong> alert other immune cells<\/strong> to the area, reduce inflammation, or help regulate a body process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Macrophages that aren\u2019t working properly<\/strong> or that cause too much inflammation can <strong>lead to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Osteoporosis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune disorders,<\/strong> like lupus, <strong>rheumatoid arthritis (RA<\/strong>), scleroderma, and Type 1 diabetes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol-related liver disease<\/strong>s, like alcohol-induced hepatitis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular disease, like atherosclerosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurological diseases,<\/strong> like Alzheimer\u2019s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Macrophage activation syndrome<\/strong>, a complication of rheumatological diseases that causes uncontrolled inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages also play a role in organ damage due to sepsis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41423-026-01486-9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41423-026-01486-9<\/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>Emerging evidence indicates that macrophage behavior emerges from the coordinated integration of ontogenetic imprinting, environmental sensing, metabolic rewiring, and epigenetic remodeling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Macrophages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Macrophages are <strong>specialised white blood cells (WBCs)<\/strong> that play an important <strong>role in the body&#8217;s immune system <\/strong>by <strong>engulfing and destroying pathogens, dead cells<\/strong>, and <strong>cellular debris. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Most macrophages develop from monocyte<\/strong>s, a <strong>type of WBC<\/strong> produced <strong>in the bone marrow.<\/strong> Some tissue-resident macrophages originate from embryonic cells.<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages do not travel through the blood. Instead, they <strong>remain <\/strong>in one part of the body, <strong>within specific tissues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Macrophages are found in many organs and tissues, including the: Brain, Breast tissue, Liver, Lung, Lymph nodes, Placenta, Spleen, Tonsils.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>look for and destroy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Viruses, bacteria, fungi, or other germs (<strong>pathogens<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infected cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dead<\/strong>, aging, or<strong> damaged cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tumor cells<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bits of cells, or<strong> cellular debris<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Inactive or less active synapses (the spaces between nerve cells)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Types<\/em><\/strong><em>:<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Macrophages have <strong>two modes (phenotypes):<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>M1<\/strong>, or <strong>inflammatory mode<\/strong>: M1 macrophages <strong>destroy germs and cancer cells <\/strong>and <strong>alert immune cells to infections.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>M2<\/strong>, or <strong>anti-inflammatory mode:<\/strong> M2 macrophages <strong>help with wound healing<\/strong>, clearing out dead cells, and <strong>tissue repair.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages can <strong>switch between M1 and M2 <\/strong>modes and can also be somewhere in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages are known for their ability to <strong>destroy foreign substances<\/strong> that get into your body. But that\u2019s not all they do. Other macrophage<strong> job duties include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Activating B cells and T cells,<\/strong> which <strong>helps them target pathogens.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing <\/strong>dead and <strong>damaged cells.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Destroying cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Releasing proteins like cytokines<\/strong> that alert other immune cells to infections.<\/li>\n<li>Repairing tissue, <strong>healing wounds, <\/strong>and reducing inflammation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reabsorbing minerals into bones<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Breaking down old red blood cells and <strong>recycling the iron.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Regulating fetal tissue development.<\/li>\n<li>Regulating your organ function and <strong>maintaining homeostasis.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>How do they work?<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Macrophages have receptors<\/strong> on the outside that they <strong>use like antennae<\/strong>. These antennae <strong>get signals from substances<\/strong> in the environment around them.<\/li>\n<li>These could be signals from chemicals or proteins in your body (like cytokines or opsonins). Or they could be antigens, which are like labels on germs, allergens, and cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li>If a macrophage <strong>detects something it should get rid of, it swallows or \u201ceats\u201d it<\/strong> (a process called <strong>phagocytosis<\/strong>, or <strong>\u201ccell eating\u201d<\/strong>). Then, <strong>it breaks it apart<\/strong> so your <strong>body can get rid of it. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Macrophages can <strong>also display a germ\u2019s antigen on themselves<\/strong> <strong>so that T cells and B cells <\/strong>can <strong>recognize it and become activated.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Signals <\/strong>might <strong>also cause<\/strong> <strong>macrophages to release chemicals <\/strong>that<strong> alert other immune cells<\/strong> to the area, reduce inflammation, or help regulate a body process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Macrophages that aren\u2019t working properly<\/strong> or that cause too much inflammation can <strong>lead to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Osteoporosis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Autoimmune disorders,<\/strong> like lupus, <strong>rheumatoid arthritis (RA<\/strong>), scleroderma, and Type 1 diabetes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol-related liver disease<\/strong>s, like alcohol-induced hepatitis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular disease, like atherosclerosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurological diseases,<\/strong> like Alzheimer\u2019s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Macrophage activation syndrome<\/strong>, a complication of rheumatological diseases that causes uncontrolled inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Macrophages also play a role in organ damage due to sepsis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41423-026-01486-9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41423-026-01486-9<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>. With reference to Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is India&#8217;s premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries.<\/li>\n<li>It is organised by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).<\/li>\n<li>The theme of the event is \u201cScience for All, Technology for Growth\u2019\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2853\"\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_288_2853\"\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_288_2853\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_288_2853\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During his address at the inauguration of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, PM called on India&#8217;s scientists to create innovations that strengthen self-reliance and benefit humanity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>India&#8217;s premier STI platform<\/strong>, bringing together <strong>ministries, innovators,<\/strong> and <strong>global visionaries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>flagship annual event<\/strong>, ESTIC fosters collaboration, showcases disruptive innovation, and drives forward the vision of &#8220;Viksit Bharat 2047.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>showcase cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs<\/strong>, and thought-provoking discussions with <strong>Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers,<\/strong> and emerging leaders &#8211; igniting a new era of scientific leadership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ESTIC 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Theme<\/strong>: \u201c<strong>Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Technologies<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Bharat Mandapam, <strong>New Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>organised <\/strong>by the<strong> Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)<\/strong> under the <strong>guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser<\/strong> to the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> three-day programme <\/strong>features p<strong>lenary talks, thematic technical sessions, <\/strong>panel discussions, technology showcases, <strong>exhibitions<\/strong>, poster presentations, and opportunities for interaction between academia, industry, government, and startups.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Its programme covers <strong>12 thematic areas,<\/strong> including <strong>advanced manufacturing<\/strong>, <strong>energy technologies,<\/strong> <strong>synthetic biology,<\/strong> <strong>quantum communications, semiconductors<\/strong>, generative and <strong>autonomous AI, <\/strong>robotics, advanced healthcare, immersive technologies, agricultural technology, and space science.<\/li>\n<li>A key <strong>highlight <\/strong>will be the <strong>Global Connect Networking Event,<\/strong> which will bring together more than <strong>300 invited participants<\/strong> from academic institutions, research organisations, and industries in India and abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/pm-modi-estic-2026-science-technology-innovation-speech-3026269-2026-10-27\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/pm-modi-estic-2026-science-technology-innovation-speech-3026269-2026-10-27<\/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>During his address at the inauguration of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, PM called on India&#8217;s scientists to create innovations that strengthen self-reliance and benefit humanity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>India&#8217;s premier STI platform<\/strong>, bringing together <strong>ministries, innovators,<\/strong> and <strong>global visionaries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>flagship annual event<\/strong>, ESTIC fosters collaboration, showcases disruptive innovation, and drives forward the vision of &#8220;Viksit Bharat 2047.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>showcase cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs<\/strong>, and thought-provoking discussions with <strong>Nobel Laureates, global experts, policymakers,<\/strong> and emerging leaders &#8211; igniting a new era of scientific leadership.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ESTIC 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Theme<\/strong>: \u201c<strong>Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Technologies<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Bharat Mandapam, <strong>New Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>organised <\/strong>by the<strong> Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)<\/strong> under the <strong>guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser<\/strong> to the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> three-day programme <\/strong>features p<strong>lenary talks, thematic technical sessions, <\/strong>panel discussions, technology showcases, <strong>exhibitions<\/strong>, poster presentations, and opportunities for interaction between academia, industry, government, and startups.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Its programme covers <strong>12 thematic areas,<\/strong> including <strong>advanced manufacturing<\/strong>, <strong>energy technologies,<\/strong> <strong>synthetic biology,<\/strong> <strong>quantum communications, semiconductors<\/strong>, generative and <strong>autonomous AI, <\/strong>robotics, advanced healthcare, immersive technologies, agricultural technology, and space science.<\/li>\n<li>A key <strong>highlight <\/strong>will be the <strong>Global Connect Networking Event,<\/strong> which will bring together more than <strong>300 invited participants<\/strong> from academic institutions, research organisations, and industries in India and abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/pm-modi-estic-2026-science-technology-innovation-speech-3026269-2026-10-27\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/pm-modi-estic-2026-science-technology-innovation-speech-3026269-2026-10-27<\/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>Which of the following best describes angioplasty?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2854\"\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_288_2854\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A surgical procedure to replace damaged heart valves.                                            <\/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_288_2854\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A diagnostic technique used to measure electrical activity in the heart.                                            <\/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_288_2854\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked arteries.                                            <\/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_288_2854\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A diagnostic technique used to visualise the internal structure of coronary arteries.                                            <\/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>Keralam Chief Minister\u2019s recent remarks questioning \u201cunnecessary\u201d angioplasty procedures have drawn objections from medical organisations concerned that it could undermine public confidence in doctors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Angioplasty:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>minimally invasive procedure<\/strong> that <strong>opens arteries <\/strong>(large blood vessels) to <strong>let blood flow more easily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the term angioplasty, \u201cangio\u201d means blood vessel, and \u201cplasty\u201d is opening up.<\/li>\n<li>It most commonly <strong>treats atherosclerosis<\/strong> (a <strong>collection of plaque<\/strong> made of fat and cholesterol) <strong>in your arteries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Angioplasties are often necessary to try to <strong>prevent serious complications<\/strong> of atherosclerosis, like <strong>heart attack and stroke. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Angioplasties are <strong>generally safe <\/strong> They\u2019re<strong> less invasive than other heart and vascular procedures<\/strong>, <strong>like bypass surgery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Types <\/em><\/strong><em>of angioplasty: The two most common include: <\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Coronary artery angioplasty.<\/em><\/strong><em> The coronary arteries are major <strong>blood vessels<\/strong> that <strong>supply blood to your hear<\/strong> Another name for this procedure is <strong>percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Peripheral artery angioplasty<\/em><\/strong><em>. <strong>Peripheral arteries<\/strong> are blood vessels that<strong> carry blood away from your heart <\/strong>to your extremities, like your legs and arms.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Different angioplasty <strong>techniques include:<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Balloon Angioplasty<\/em><\/strong><em>. Most angioplasty procedures involve a <strong>tiny medical balloon <\/strong>to <strong>move the plaque <\/strong>out of the way and off to the side of the artery wall.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Angioplasty with or without stenting: <\/em><\/strong><em>Your provider may or may not <strong>place a permanent stent <\/strong>(a small tube) <strong>in the newly opened artery<\/strong> to <strong>help keep it open. <\/strong>Stent placement comes after most angioplasties.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA)<\/em><\/strong><em>: This is an <strong>alternative to using a balloon<\/strong> to unblock a coronary artery. The <strong>laser destroys the plaque.<\/strong> It\u2019s not as common as balloon angioplasty.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/are-coronary-stents-necessary\/article71633062.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/are-coronary-stents-necessary\/article71633062.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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keralam Chief Minister\u2019s recent remarks questioning \u201cunnecessary\u201d angioplasty procedures have drawn objections from medical organisations concerned that it could undermine public confidence in doctors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Angioplasty:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>minimally invasive procedure<\/strong> that <strong>opens arteries <\/strong>(large blood vessels) to <strong>let blood flow more easily. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the term angioplasty, \u201cangio\u201d means blood vessel, and \u201cplasty\u201d is opening up.<\/li>\n<li>It most commonly <strong>treats atherosclerosis<\/strong> (a <strong>collection of plaque<\/strong> made of fat and cholesterol) <strong>in your arteries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Angioplasties are often necessary to try to <strong>prevent serious complications<\/strong> of atherosclerosis, like <strong>heart attack and stroke. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Angioplasties are <strong>generally safe <\/strong> They\u2019re<strong> less invasive than other heart and vascular procedures<\/strong>, <strong>like bypass surgery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Types <\/em><\/strong><em>of angioplasty: The two most common include: <\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Coronary artery angioplasty.<\/em><\/strong><em> The coronary arteries are major <strong>blood vessels<\/strong> that <strong>supply blood to your hear<\/strong> Another name for this procedure is <strong>percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Peripheral artery angioplasty<\/em><\/strong><em>. <strong>Peripheral arteries<\/strong> are blood vessels that<strong> carry blood away from your heart <\/strong>to your extremities, like your legs and arms.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Different angioplasty <strong>techniques include:<\/strong><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Balloon Angioplasty<\/em><\/strong><em>. Most angioplasty procedures involve a <strong>tiny medical balloon <\/strong>to <strong>move the plaque <\/strong>out of the way and off to the side of the artery wall.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Angioplasty with or without stenting: <\/em><\/strong><em>Your provider may or may not <strong>place a permanent stent <\/strong>(a small tube) <strong>in the newly opened artery<\/strong> to <strong>help keep it open. <\/strong>Stent placement comes after most angioplasties.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Excimer laser coronary angioplasty (ELCA)<\/em><\/strong><em>: This is an <strong>alternative to using a balloon<\/strong> to unblock a coronary artery. The <strong>laser destroys the plaque.<\/strong> It\u2019s not as common as balloon angioplasty.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/are-coronary-stents-necessary\/article71633062.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/are-coronary-stents-necessary\/article71633062.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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Orange Oakleaf Butterfly:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is commonly found in subtropical and temperate forest zones.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Himalayan region of India.<\/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=\"2855\"\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_288_2855\"\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_288_2855\"\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_288_2855\"\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_288_2855\"\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>Chhattisgarh is set to get its first official state butterfly, with the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) emerging as the winner of a public online pole.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Orange Oakleaf Butterfly:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a nymphalid butterfly found in <strong>Tropical Asia from India to Japan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It is known for its <strong>remarkable camouflage<\/strong>. With its wings folded, it closely resembles a dry, withered leaf. When it spreads its wings, it reveals bright orange, jet-black and deep velvety blue colours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is commonly found in <strong>subtropical and temperate forest zones<\/strong>, especially in areas with dense undergrowth and ample leaf litter.<\/li>\n<li>It thrives in <strong>altitudes ranging from 500 to 2000 meters<\/strong> and is often <strong>spotted near riverbanks,<\/strong> shaded forest trails, and damp patches where it feeds on fermenting fruit and tree sap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> It is also <strong>known to mud-puddle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike many butterflies, the Orange Oakleaf is not drawn to flowers. Instead, it is attracted to rotting fruit and tree sap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> It acts as a<strong> pollinator<\/strong> and Its presence also signifies healthy forest habitats, as it relies on dense vegetation and leaf litter for survival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly<\/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>Chhattisgarh is set to get its first official state butterfly, with the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) emerging as the winner of a public online pole.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Orange Oakleaf Butterfly:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a nymphalid butterfly found in <strong>Tropical Asia from India to Japan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It is known for its <strong>remarkable camouflage<\/strong>. With its wings folded, it closely resembles a dry, withered leaf. When it spreads its wings, it reveals bright orange, jet-black and deep velvety blue colours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is commonly found in <strong>subtropical and temperate forest zones<\/strong>, especially in areas with dense undergrowth and ample leaf litter.<\/li>\n<li>It thrives in <strong>altitudes ranging from 500 to 2000 meters<\/strong> and is often <strong>spotted near riverbanks,<\/strong> shaded forest trails, and damp patches where it feeds on fermenting fruit and tree sap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> It is also <strong>known to mud-puddle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike many butterflies, the Orange Oakleaf is not drawn to flowers. Instead, it is attracted to rotting fruit and tree sap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> It acts as a<strong> pollinator<\/strong> and Its presence also signifies healthy forest habitats, as it relies on dense vegetation and leaf litter for survival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Oct\/27\/orange-oakleaf-to-become-chhattisgarhs-official-butterfly<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding National Startup Awards:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a flagship initiative launched under the Startup India initiative to recognise innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/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=\"2856\"\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_288_2856\"\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_288_2856\"\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_288_2856\"\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_288_2856\"\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 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has launched the 6th Edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Startup Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative launched in 2019<\/strong> under the <strong>Startup India initiative<\/strong> to recognise innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthen India\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a national platform to <strong>recognise entrepreneurial excellence<\/strong> and showcase innovative solutions addressing critical challenges across sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It recognise startups demonstrating outstanding performance in <strong>innovation, scalability, sustainability and socio-economic impact. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>National Startup Awards 6.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NSA 6.0 edition aims to encourage participation from startups across States and Union Territories, including <strong>emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will recognise innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence across <strong>20 sectoral categories and three special award categories<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>This edition introduces <strong>12 new sectoral categories<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Biomanufacturing; Consumer Industries; Defence &amp; Security; Rural Economy, Traditional Industries &amp; Livelihoods; Education &amp; Skilling; Electronics, Semiconductors &amp; Advanced Manufacturing; Sports, Fitness &amp; Sports-Tech; Future Mobility &amp; Automotive; Ocean &amp; Blue Economy; Space-Tech, Drones &amp; Aerospace; Telecom, Connectivity &amp; Digital Infrastructure; and Travel, Tourism &amp; Hospitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The three <strong>special award categories<\/strong> are\n<ul>\n<li>Women-Led Startups<\/li>\n<li>Startups from the North-Eastern Region<\/li>\n<li>Student Innovator \/ Aspiring Entrepreneur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award Money:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Winning startups across the <strong>20 sectoral categories<\/strong> and the <strong>two startup-focused special categories <\/strong>will be eligible for a cash prize <strong>of \u20b925 lakh per category<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Student Innovator \/ Aspiring Entrepreneur<\/strong> Award will carry a <strong>total prize pool of \u20b925<\/strong> lakh across four sub-categories.<\/li>\n<li>In addition this award seeks to <strong>facilitate mentorship, investor engagement<\/strong>, market access, industry partnerships and enhanced visibility within India\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has launched the 6th Edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Startup Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>flagship initiative launched in 2019<\/strong> under the <strong>Startup India initiative<\/strong> to recognise innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthen India\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a national platform to <strong>recognise entrepreneurial excellence<\/strong> and showcase innovative solutions addressing critical challenges across sectors.<\/li>\n<li>It recognise startups demonstrating outstanding performance in <strong>innovation, scalability, sustainability and socio-economic impact. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>National Startup Awards 6.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NSA 6.0 edition aims to encourage participation from startups across States and Union Territories, including <strong>emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It will recognise innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence across <strong>20 sectoral categories and three special award categories<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>This edition introduces <strong>12 new sectoral categories<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Biomanufacturing; Consumer Industries; Defence &amp; Security; Rural Economy, Traditional Industries &amp; Livelihoods; Education &amp; Skilling; Electronics, Semiconductors &amp; Advanced Manufacturing; Sports, Fitness &amp; Sports-Tech; Future Mobility &amp; Automotive; Ocean &amp; Blue Economy; Space-Tech, Drones &amp; Aerospace; Telecom, Connectivity &amp; Digital Infrastructure; and Travel, Tourism &amp; Hospitality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The three <strong>special award categories<\/strong> are\n<ul>\n<li>Women-Led Startups<\/li>\n<li>Startups from the North-Eastern Region<\/li>\n<li>Student Innovator \/ Aspiring Entrepreneur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award Money:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Winning startups across the <strong>20 sectoral categories<\/strong> and the <strong>two startup-focused special categories <\/strong>will be eligible for a cash prize <strong>of \u20b925 lakh per category<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Student Innovator \/ Aspiring Entrepreneur<\/strong> Award will carry a <strong>total prize pool of \u20b925<\/strong> lakh across four sub-categories.<\/li>\n<li>In addition this award seeks to <strong>facilitate mentorship, investor engagement<\/strong>, market access, industry partnerships and enhanced visibility within India\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329132&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Exercise Garuda Shakti, which was recently in news, is conducted between India and:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2857\"\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_288_2857\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. France                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_288_2857\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Russia                                            <\/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_288_2857\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Canada                                            <\/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_288_2857\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Indonesia                                            <\/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>The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Garuda Shakti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the joint Special Forces\u00a0exercise <strong>conducted between India\u2013 Indonesia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Troop:<\/strong> The Indian contingent comprises troops from the <strong>Parachute Regiment<\/strong> (Special Forces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> The exercise aims to strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of the two nations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> It focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in <strong>jungle environments, including obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship,<\/strong> mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions.\n<ul>\n<li>It also includes the exchange of expertise and information on weapons, equipment and operational practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> The joint training will culminate with a <strong>validation exercise<\/strong> designed to simulate realistic operational <strong>scenarios and assess the endurance<\/strong>, coordination and combat readiness of both contingents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It will further strengthen <strong>defence cooperation and bilateral relations<\/strong> between India and Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Garuda Shakti:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the joint Special Forces\u00a0exercise <strong>conducted between India\u2013 Indonesia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating Troop:<\/strong> The Indian contingent comprises troops from the <strong>Parachute Regiment<\/strong> (Special Forces).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> The exercise aims to strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of the two nations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> It focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in <strong>jungle environments, including obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship,<\/strong> mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions.\n<ul>\n<li>It also includes the exchange of expertise and information on weapons, equipment and operational practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> The joint training will culminate with a <strong>validation exercise<\/strong> designed to simulate realistic operational <strong>scenarios and assess the endurance<\/strong>, coordination and combat readiness of both contingents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It will further strengthen <strong>defence cooperation and bilateral relations<\/strong> between India and Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328954&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n               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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 International Convention against Doping, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the only legally binding international instrument committed to promoting integrity and eliminating doping in sport globally.<\/li>\n<li>India is not a signatory of this convention.<\/li>\n<li>It allows governments to formally recognize the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2858\"\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_288_2858\"\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_288_2858\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Union Minister of Youth Affairs &amp; Sports chaired the third formal meeting of the COP10 Bureau and the fourth formal meeting of the Fund\u2019s Approval Committee for 2026\u201327 under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About International Convention against Doping:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>UNESCO multilateral treaty<\/strong> by which States agree to adopt national and international measures to prevent and <strong>eliminate doping in sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong> The Convention was adopted during the 33rd session of UNESCO\u2019s General Conference (19 October 2005) and entered <strong>into force on 1 February 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only legally binding<\/strong> international instrument committed to promoting integrity and <strong>eliminating doping in sport globally.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It consists of <strong>192 States Parties<\/strong>, making it UNESCO\u2019s second most ratified treaty.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India is a signatory<\/strong> to the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, which was ratified by India on 07 <strong>November 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> The Convention aims to <strong>harmonize anti-doping legislation<\/strong>, guidelines, regulations, and rules internationally in order to provide a level and safe playing environment for all athletes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> The <strong>Conference of Parties<\/strong> (COP) is the sovereign body of the Convention, meeting in <strong>ordinary session biennially.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has overall responsibility for its <strong>implementation and evolution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of International Convention against Doping in Sport:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The convention allows governments to formally <strong>recognize the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Code.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It works under a positive implementation approach, providing guidance, financial support, skill-training and capacity-building to empower States Parties aiming to enhance their implementation of the Convention.<\/li>\n<li>It also provides a <strong>global forum for public and private stakeholders<\/strong> of the sport integrity ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding mechanism:<\/strong> Anti-Doping Fund was formed to create awareness about doping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&#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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Union Minister of Youth Affairs &amp; Sports chaired the third formal meeting of the COP10 Bureau and the fourth formal meeting of the Fund\u2019s Approval Committee for 2026\u201327 under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About International Convention against Doping:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>UNESCO multilateral treaty<\/strong> by which States agree to adopt national and international measures to prevent and <strong>eliminate doping in sport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background:<\/strong> The Convention was adopted during the 33rd session of UNESCO\u2019s General Conference (19 October 2005) and entered <strong>into force on 1 February 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only legally binding<\/strong> international instrument committed to promoting integrity and <strong>eliminating doping in sport globally.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It consists of <strong>192 States Parties<\/strong>, making it UNESCO\u2019s second most ratified treaty.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India is a signatory<\/strong> to the International Convention Against Doping in Sport, which was ratified by India on 07 <strong>November 2007.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> The Convention aims to <strong>harmonize anti-doping legislation<\/strong>, guidelines, regulations, and rules internationally in order to provide a level and safe playing environment for all athletes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> The <strong>Conference of Parties<\/strong> (COP) is the sovereign body of the Convention, meeting in <strong>ordinary session biennially.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has overall responsibility for its <strong>implementation and evolution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of International Convention against Doping in Sport:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The convention allows governments to formally <strong>recognize the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Code.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It works under a positive implementation approach, providing guidance, financial support, skill-training and capacity-building to empower States Parties aiming to enhance their implementation of the Convention.<\/li>\n<li>It also provides a <strong>global forum for public and private stakeholders<\/strong> of the sport integrity ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding mechanism:<\/strong> Anti-Doping Fund was formed to create awareness about doping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2328940&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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It brings the total number of known <strong>Allocaecilius species worldwide to thirteen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found across the lush landscapes of the <strong>Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Keralam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These tiny barklice are specialised inhabitants restricted to the <strong>damp, shaded canopies and understories of high-altitude shola<\/strong> and evergreen rainforests in the southern Western Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>Barklice are a <strong>vital microscopic clean-up crew,<\/strong> grazing harmlessly on the surface of tree bark, feeding on mould, fungi, algae, lichens, and dead organic debris<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has distinctive brown patches located in <strong>specific distal of its forewings,<\/strong> alongside specialised thumb-like structures on the <strong>male&#8217;s lower abdomen<\/strong> (hypandrium) and a deeply indented subgenital plate in females.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains<\/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>Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered and described a new insect species and named it as Allocaecilius nilgiriensis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Allocaecilius nilgiriensis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new <strong>barklice species,<\/strong> discovered in <strong>Nilgiri Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is only the second time a member of this unique barklouse genus has ever been recorded in the country. It brings the total number of known <strong>Allocaecilius species worldwide to thirteen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found across the lush landscapes of the <strong>Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Keralam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These tiny barklice are specialised inhabitants restricted to the <strong>damp, shaded canopies and understories of high-altitude shola<\/strong> and evergreen rainforests in the southern Western Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>Barklice are a <strong>vital microscopic clean-up crew,<\/strong> grazing harmlessly on the surface of tree bark, feeding on mould, fungi, algae, lichens, and dead organic debris<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has distinctive brown patches located in <strong>specific distal of its forewings,<\/strong> alongside specialised thumb-like structures on the <strong>male&#8217;s lower abdomen<\/strong> (hypandrium) and a deeply indented subgenital plate in females.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/rare-new-species-of-barklice-insect-discovered-from-the-nilgiri-mountains<\/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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