{"id":132115,"date":"2026-11-05T17:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=132115"},"modified":"2026-11-05T17:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:52:22","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-5-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-5-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 5 November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_294\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 5 November 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewDiv\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewQuestion\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewLegend\">\n                <ol>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"wpProQuiz_reviewColor\" 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which of the following best describes \u2018INS Brahmaputra\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2909\"\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_294_2909\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A nuclear-powered attack submarine.                                            <\/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_294_2909\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A guided missile frigate.                                            <\/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_294_2909\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. An anti-submarine warfare corvette.                                            <\/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_294_2909\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. An offshore patrol vessel                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy recently initiated court martial proceedings against two officers for alleged negligence that led to the partial capsizing of guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Brahmaputra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INS Brahmaputra (<strong>F31<\/strong>) is th<strong>e first indigenously built Brahmaputra-class guided missile frigate<\/strong> of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>by <strong>Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy on April 14, <strong>2000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It takes on various roles such as <strong>coastal and offshore patrolling,<\/strong> monitoring sea routes, conducting maritime diplomacy, and carrying out <strong>counter-terrorism and anti-piracy missions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Its crest features a grey, one-horned Indian rhinoceros, which is native to the Brahmaputra valley, set against a brown background with white and blue sea waves.<\/li>\n<li>The ship has a <strong>displacement <\/strong>of <strong>5,300 tonnes,<\/strong> a length of 125 metres, and is 14.4 meters wide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propulsion <\/strong>is via 2 x <strong>steam turbines<\/strong> producing 30,000 hp on 2 x shafts below the stern.<\/li>\n<li>It can reach speeds over 27 knots (about 50 km\/h).<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with <strong>medium- and close-range guns, anti-aircraft weapons,<\/strong> surface-to-surface and surface-to-air <strong>missiles<\/strong>, and <strong>torpedo launchers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with a range of sensors for all aspects of maritime warfare and can <strong>operate Sea King and Chetak helicopters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ship is manned by a crew of 40 officers and 330 sailors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/two-navy-officers-face-court-martial-over-2024-ins-brahmaputra-mishap\/article71665698.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/two-navy-officers-face-court-martial-over-2024-ins-brahmaputra-mishap\/article71665698.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy recently initiated court martial proceedings against two officers for alleged negligence that led to the partial capsizing of guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in July 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About INS Brahmaputra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INS Brahmaputra (<strong>F31<\/strong>) is th<strong>e first indigenously built Brahmaputra-class guided missile frigate<\/strong> of the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>built <\/strong>by <strong>Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>commissioned <\/strong>into the Indian Navy on April 14, <strong>2000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It takes on various roles such as <strong>coastal and offshore patrolling,<\/strong> monitoring sea routes, conducting maritime diplomacy, and carrying out <strong>counter-terrorism and anti-piracy missions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Its crest features a grey, one-horned Indian rhinoceros, which is native to the Brahmaputra valley, set against a brown background with white and blue sea waves.<\/li>\n<li>The ship has a <strong>displacement <\/strong>of <strong>5,300 tonnes,<\/strong> a length of 125 metres, and is 14.4 meters wide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propulsion <\/strong>is via 2 x <strong>steam turbines<\/strong> producing 30,000 hp on 2 x shafts below the stern.<\/li>\n<li>It can reach speeds over 27 knots (about 50 km\/h).<\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with <strong>medium- and close-range guns, anti-aircraft weapons,<\/strong> surface-to-surface and surface-to-air <strong>missiles<\/strong>, and <strong>torpedo launchers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is equipped with a range of sensors for all aspects of maritime warfare and can <strong>operate Sea King and Chetak helicopters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ship is manned by a crew of 40 officers and 330 sailors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/two-navy-officers-face-court-martial-over-2024-ins-brahmaputra-mishap\/article71665698.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/two-navy-officers-face-court-martial-over-2024-ins-brahmaputra-mishap\/article71665698.ece<\/a><\/p>\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 the India Volatility Index (India VIX), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an index measuring the expected volatility of the Indian stock market over the long term.<\/li>\n<li>It is calculated by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).<\/li>\n<li>It tracks the market&#8217;s direction based on equity price movements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2910\"\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_294_2910\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_294_2910\"\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_294_2910\"\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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s stock markets may have extended their winning streak to five consecutive sessions, but the persistence of the volatility index (VIX) around 15 points suggests that investors remain far from reassured.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About India Volatility Index (India VIX):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a crucial metric <strong>calculated <\/strong>by the<strong> National Stock Exchange (NSE)<\/strong> to <strong>measure <\/strong>the <strong>market&#8217;s anticipation of volatility and fluctuations <\/strong>in the<strong> near term. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduced <\/strong>in <strong>2003 <\/strong>by the <strong>NSE<\/strong>, it provides insights into <strong>market volatility over the next 30 days. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>fear index.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike price indices like NIFTY,<\/strong> which track the market&#8217;s direction based on equity price movements,<strong> India VIX focuses solely on volatility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>India VIX is not based on stock prices like Nifty or other market indices. Instead, it is <strong>derived from the order book of Nifty options contracts using the Black-Scholes model. <\/strong>This model considers:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strike Price: <\/strong>The price at which the <strong>option can be exercised.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Price:<\/strong> The <strong>current price <\/strong>of the<strong> Nifty index.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time to Expiry:<\/strong> Measured <strong>in minutes<\/strong> for precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Interest Rate:<\/strong> Calculated <strong>for a tenure of 30-90 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Volatility: The key variable <strong>representing market fluctuations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>higher India VIX value<\/strong> signals <strong>higher market volatility, <\/strong>while a lower value indicates less volatility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance <\/strong>in Financial Markets:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment:<\/strong> India VIX enables traders to <strong>assess market risks<\/strong>, adjust leverage, and set appropriate stop-loss levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investment Decision Making:<\/strong> It aids investors in making informed decisions by providing<strong> insights into market volatility<\/strong> over the next 30 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options Trading<\/strong>: Options traders use India VIX as a reliable indicator to <strong>determine whether to buy or sell options,<\/strong> depending on market volatility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portfolio Management: <\/strong>Portfolio and mutual fund managers utilise India VIX to optimise their portfolios, choosing between high and low-beta stocks for maximum returns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correlation with Market Indices:<\/strong> India VIX <strong>negatively correlates with indices like Nifty,<\/strong> providing additional insights into market movements beyond traditional indices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relation Between India VIX and Nifty:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Nifty <\/strong>is a<strong> market index<\/strong> introduced by the <strong>National Stock Exchange (NSE).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>tracks fluctuations in stock prices.<\/strong> It represents the performance of the 50 largest and most actively traded stocks listed on the NSE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, the <strong>India VIX measures market volatility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These two exhibit a <strong>negative correlation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When India VIX rises, Nifty tends to fall <\/strong>due to increased uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When India&#8217;s VIX falls, Nifty <\/strong>often <strong>rises <\/strong>as confidence in market stability grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/212379\/OPS\/GDSGOP09L.1+GF3GOQRLJ.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/212379\/OPS\/GDSGOP09L.1+GF3GOQRLJ.1.html<\/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>India\u2019s stock markets may have extended their winning streak to five consecutive sessions, but the persistence of the volatility index (VIX) around 15 points suggests that investors remain far from reassured.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About India Volatility Index (India VIX):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a crucial metric <strong>calculated <\/strong>by the<strong> National Stock Exchange (NSE)<\/strong> to <strong>measure <\/strong>the <strong>market&#8217;s anticipation of volatility and fluctuations <\/strong>in the<strong> near term. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduced <\/strong>in <strong>2003 <\/strong>by the <strong>NSE<\/strong>, it provides insights into <strong>market volatility over the next 30 days. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>fear index.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike price indices like NIFTY,<\/strong> which track the market&#8217;s direction based on equity price movements,<strong> India VIX focuses solely on volatility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>India VIX is not based on stock prices like Nifty or other market indices. Instead, it is <strong>derived from the order book of Nifty options contracts using the Black-Scholes model. <\/strong>This model considers:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strike Price: <\/strong>The price at which the <strong>option can be exercised.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Price:<\/strong> The <strong>current price <\/strong>of the<strong> Nifty index.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time to Expiry:<\/strong> Measured <strong>in minutes<\/strong> for precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Interest Rate:<\/strong> Calculated <strong>for a tenure of 30-90 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Volatility: The key variable <strong>representing market fluctuations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>higher India VIX value<\/strong> signals <strong>higher market volatility, <\/strong>while a lower value indicates less volatility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance <\/strong>in Financial Markets:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Risk Assessment:<\/strong> India VIX enables traders to <strong>assess market risks<\/strong>, adjust leverage, and set appropriate stop-loss levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investment Decision Making:<\/strong> It aids investors in making informed decisions by providing<strong> insights into market volatility<\/strong> over the next 30 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options Trading<\/strong>: Options traders use India VIX as a reliable indicator to <strong>determine whether to buy or sell options,<\/strong> depending on market volatility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portfolio Management: <\/strong>Portfolio and mutual fund managers utilise India VIX to optimise their portfolios, choosing between high and low-beta stocks for maximum returns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correlation with Market Indices:<\/strong> India VIX <strong>negatively correlates with indices like Nifty,<\/strong> providing additional insights into market movements beyond traditional indices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relation Between India VIX and Nifty:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Nifty <\/strong>is a<strong> market index<\/strong> introduced by the <strong>National Stock Exchange (NSE).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>tracks fluctuations in stock prices.<\/strong> It represents the performance of the 50 largest and most actively traded stocks listed on the NSE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, the <strong>India VIX measures market volatility.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These two exhibit a <strong>negative correlation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When India VIX rises, Nifty tends to fall <\/strong>due to increased uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When India&#8217;s VIX falls, Nifty <\/strong>often <strong>rises <\/strong>as confidence in market stability grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/212379\/OPS\/GDSGOP09L.1+GF3GOQRLJ.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/212379\/OPS\/GDSGOP09L.1+GF3GOQRLJ.1.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which of the following best describes \u2018Disporum kamakhasiense\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2911\"\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_294_2911\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A new species of bamboo.                                            <\/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_294_2911\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A new species of arboreal frog.                                            <\/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_294_2911\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered species of flowering plant.                                            <\/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_294_2911\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A new species of butterfly.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new species of flowering plant named Disporum kamakhasiense has been recently discovered in the forests of Assam and Meghalaya, adding to the known biodiversity of Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Disporum kamakhasiense:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was recorded at three locations: Garbhanga Reserve Forest in <strong>Assam,<\/strong> Laisong in Dima Hasao district, and the <strong>Barapani area of Meghalaya. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The species grows in<strong> semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> at elevations ranging from around 200 to 1,100 metres.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers found it <strong>mainly on cliffs beneath bamboo forests,<\/strong> growing alongside other plant species.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> scientific name <\/strong>combines <strong>references to Kamrupa, <\/strong>the <strong>ancient name for Assam<\/strong>, and the<strong> Khasi Hills of Meghalaya<\/strong>, reflecting the regions where the plant was first collected.<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> perennial herb,<\/strong> belonging to the Colchicaceae family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It has several distinguishing characteristics, including its <strong>larger size,<\/strong> <strong>smooth leaves<\/strong>, and differences in its floral structure, particularly its <strong>longer flower stalks <\/strong>and <strong>shorter, thicker stamens. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant can <strong>grow up to 180 cm,<\/strong> considerably taller than its closest relative, Disporum calcaratum, which generally reaches around 100 cm.<\/li>\n<li>It has<strong> extensively branched stems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>flowers <\/strong>are<strong> white and star-shaped, <\/strong>with<strong> distinctive straight spurs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>leaves <\/strong>are<strong> dark green, glossy, <\/strong>and marked by seven prominent<strong> parallel veins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It flowers between June and July and is expected to bear fruit from July to August.<\/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.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/disporum-kamakhasiense-new-flowering-plant-assam-meghalaya-forests-1471301-2026-11-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/disporum-kamakhasiense-new-flowering-plant-assam-meghalaya-forests-1471301-2026-11-04<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new species of flowering plant named Disporum kamakhasiense has been recently discovered in the forests of Assam and Meghalaya, adding to the known biodiversity of Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Disporum kamakhasiense:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was recorded at three locations: Garbhanga Reserve Forest in <strong>Assam,<\/strong> Laisong in Dima Hasao district, and the <strong>Barapani area of Meghalaya. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The species grows in<strong> semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> at elevations ranging from around 200 to 1,100 metres.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers found it <strong>mainly on cliffs beneath bamboo forests,<\/strong> growing alongside other plant species.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> scientific name <\/strong>combines <strong>references to Kamrupa, <\/strong>the <strong>ancient name for Assam<\/strong>, and the<strong> Khasi Hills of Meghalaya<\/strong>, reflecting the regions where the plant was first collected.<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> perennial herb,<\/strong> belonging to the Colchicaceae family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It has several distinguishing characteristics, including its <strong>larger size,<\/strong> <strong>smooth leaves<\/strong>, and differences in its floral structure, particularly its <strong>longer flower stalks <\/strong>and <strong>shorter, thicker stamens. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant can <strong>grow up to 180 cm,<\/strong> considerably taller than its closest relative, Disporum calcaratum, which generally reaches around 100 cm.<\/li>\n<li>It has<strong> extensively branched stems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>flowers <\/strong>are<strong> white and star-shaped, <\/strong>with<strong> distinctive straight spurs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>leaves <\/strong>are<strong> dark green, glossy, <\/strong>and marked by seven prominent<strong> parallel veins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It flowers between June and July and is expected to bear fruit from July to August.<\/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.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/disporum-kamakhasiense-new-flowering-plant-assam-meghalaya-forests-1471301-2026-11-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/amp\/meghalaya\/story\/disporum-kamakhasiense-new-flowering-plant-assam-meghalaya-forests-1471301-2026-11-04<\/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                               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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>Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2912\"\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_294_2912\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Himachal Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_294_2912\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Assam                                            <\/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_294_2912\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Maharashtra                                            <\/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_294_2912\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Chhattisgarh                                            <\/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>Chhattisgarh will bring back blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after more than five decades.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Raigarh District of <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and takes its name from Gomarda village within its boundary.<\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of about 278 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>terrain <\/strong>is <strong>gently undulating,<\/strong> with <strong>numerous boulders and rocks,<\/strong> unfit for cultivation.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rivers Laat and Manai<\/strong> flow through the core area, providing a vital year-round water source for wildlife, especially through the dry summer months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The vegetation is typical <strong>Tropical Dry Deciduous forest <\/strong>that features tall trees, bamboo patches, and open grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>It sustains a rich mosaic of<strong> Sal, Bija, Tendu, and bamboo forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most common species spotted are the various species of <strong>deer, <\/strong>including s<strong>potted deer and Chinkara.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild buffalos <\/strong>can be found roaming near water sources.<\/li>\n<li>Other animals include<strong> tigers, leopards, Nilgiri, Sambars,<\/strong> Gaurs, Chausingha, Muntjac, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Dhole, or the wild dog, and the jackal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jungle Fowls, Hill Mynas, Wood Peacock,<\/strong> Green Pigeon, Quails, ParrotsStorks, Gray Partridges are popular species of avian fauna in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Nov\/03\/rajnath-singh-says-military-technological-preparedness-cannot-be-separate-in-21st-century\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Nov\/03\/rajnath-singh-says-military-technological-preparedness-cannot-be-separate-in-21st-century<\/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>Chhattisgarh will bring back blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after more than five decades.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Raigarh District of <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and takes its name from Gomarda village within its boundary.<\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of about 278 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>terrain <\/strong>is <strong>gently undulating,<\/strong> with <strong>numerous boulders and rocks,<\/strong> unfit for cultivation.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rivers Laat and Manai<\/strong> flow through the core area, providing a vital year-round water source for wildlife, especially through the dry summer months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The vegetation is typical <strong>Tropical Dry Deciduous forest <\/strong>that features tall trees, bamboo patches, and open grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>It sustains a rich mosaic of<strong> Sal, Bija, Tendu, and bamboo forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most common species spotted are the various species of <strong>deer, <\/strong>including s<strong>potted deer and Chinkara.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild buffalos <\/strong>can be found roaming near water sources.<\/li>\n<li>Other animals include<strong> tigers, leopards, Nilgiri, Sambars,<\/strong> Gaurs, Chausingha, Muntjac, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Dhole, or the wild dog, and the jackal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jungle Fowls, Hill Mynas, Wood Peacock,<\/strong> Green Pigeon, Quails, ParrotsStorks, Gray Partridges are popular species of avian fauna in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Nov\/03\/rajnath-singh-says-military-technological-preparedness-cannot-be-separate-in-21st-century\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/india\/2026\/Nov\/03\/rajnath-singh-says-military-technological-preparedness-cannot-be-separate-in-21st-century<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Prakasam Barrage, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a modern regulator and road bridge located in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is built across the Godavari River.<\/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=\"2913\"\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_294_2913\"\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_294_2913\"\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_294_2913\"\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_294_2913\"\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>All 70 gates of the Prakasam Barrage were opened recently after heavy rain from Cyclone Murasu in the Krishna basin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Prakasam Barrage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>modern regulator and road bridge<\/strong> located at the southern entrance of <strong>Vijayawada<\/strong>,<strong> Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is built <strong>across <\/strong>the <strong>Krishna River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and <strong>inaugurated <\/strong>on December 24, <strong>1957<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>replaced <\/strong>the<strong> old Krishna Anicut (built by Sir Arthur Cotton <\/strong>between 1852 and <strong>1855<\/strong>), which <strong>suffered a major breach during severe floods<\/strong> in September<\/li>\n<li>This is one of the earliest major irrigation projects in Southern India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>named after the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, <strong>Tanguturi Prakasam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme <strong>irrigates <\/strong>nearly <strong>one million hectares of land, <\/strong>converting the <strong>Krishna delt<\/strong>a into a rich granary in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>This barrage also <strong>supplies water to Buckingham Canal<\/strong> which was constructed as an <strong>inland navigation canal <\/strong>initially but later used as an irrigation water supply canal.<\/li>\n<li>While irrigation is a primary function, the barrage also plays a crucial<strong> role in flood control<\/strong> and maintaining ecological balance in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The structure runs nearly <strong>1223 m<\/strong> and features 68 gates that regulate the flow of water. .<\/li>\n<li>Constructed primarily from <strong>locally sourced granite,<\/strong> the barrage exhibits <strong>significant thermal mass properties,<\/strong> which help in <strong>moderating temperature fluctuations<\/strong> in the surrounding environment.<\/li>\n<li>The gates are engineered using high-strength steel, providing durability against the dynamic hydraulic forces exerted by the Krishna River.<\/li>\n<li>The barrage&#8217;s design incorporates a<strong> reinforced concrete structure <\/strong>that supports a<strong> series of sluice gates<\/strong>, allowing for precise control of water levels.<\/li>\n<li>It has<strong> three canals<\/strong> (Bandar canal, Eluru canal, and Ryves canal) that r<strong>un through the city of Vijayawada<\/strong>, giving it a Venetian look.<\/li>\n<li>The famous <strong>Bhavani Island<\/strong> is situated amidst the backwaters of the barrage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cyclone-murasu-all-70-gates-of-prakasam-barrage-opened-71000-cusecs-released-into-krishna\/article71663867.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cyclone-murasu-all-70-gates-of-prakasam-barrage-opened-71000-cusecs-released-into-krishna\/article71663867.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All 70 gates of the Prakasam Barrage were opened recently after heavy rain from Cyclone Murasu in the Krishna basin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Prakasam Barrage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>modern regulator and road bridge<\/strong> located at the southern entrance of <strong>Vijayawada<\/strong>,<strong> Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is built <strong>across <\/strong>the <strong>Krishna River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and <strong>inaugurated <\/strong>on December 24, <strong>1957<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>replaced <\/strong>the<strong> old Krishna Anicut (built by Sir Arthur Cotton <\/strong>between 1852 and <strong>1855<\/strong>), which <strong>suffered a major breach during severe floods<\/strong> in September<\/li>\n<li>This is one of the earliest major irrigation projects in Southern India.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>named after the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, <strong>Tanguturi Prakasam. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme <strong>irrigates <\/strong>nearly <strong>one million hectares of land, <\/strong>converting the <strong>Krishna delt<\/strong>a into a rich granary in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>This barrage also <strong>supplies water to Buckingham Canal<\/strong> which was constructed as an <strong>inland navigation canal <\/strong>initially but later used as an irrigation water supply canal.<\/li>\n<li>While irrigation is a primary function, the barrage also plays a crucial<strong> role in flood control<\/strong> and maintaining ecological balance in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The structure runs nearly <strong>1223 m<\/strong> and features 68 gates that regulate the flow of water. .<\/li>\n<li>Constructed primarily from <strong>locally sourced granite,<\/strong> the barrage exhibits <strong>significant thermal mass properties,<\/strong> which help in <strong>moderating temperature fluctuations<\/strong> in the surrounding environment.<\/li>\n<li>The gates are engineered using high-strength steel, providing durability against the dynamic hydraulic forces exerted by the Krishna River.<\/li>\n<li>The barrage&#8217;s design incorporates a<strong> reinforced concrete structure <\/strong>that supports a<strong> series of sluice gates<\/strong>, allowing for precise control of water levels.<\/li>\n<li>It has<strong> three canals<\/strong> (Bandar canal, Eluru canal, and Ryves canal) that r<strong>un through the city of Vijayawada<\/strong>, giving it a Venetian look.<\/li>\n<li>The famous <strong>Bhavani Island<\/strong> is situated amidst the backwaters of the barrage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cyclone-murasu-all-70-gates-of-prakasam-barrage-opened-71000-cusecs-released-into-krishna\/article71663867.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cyclone-murasu-all-70-gates-of-prakasam-barrage-opened-71000-cusecs-released-into-krishna\/article71663867.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to support the development of 92 GWh of energy storage capacity across the country.<\/li>\n<li>Under this, energy storage capacity will be allocated through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.<\/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=\"2914\"\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_294_2914\"\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_294_2914\"\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_294_2914\"\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_294_2914\"\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 Union Cabinet has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems, with a total financial support of Rs.14,500 crore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme aims to <strong>support the development of 92 GWh<\/strong> of energy storage capacity across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To strengthen India&#8217;s <strong>domestic energy storage manufacturing ecosystem<\/strong> through demand-side financial support and reduce dependence on imported components.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme envisages the development of\n<ul>\n<li><strong>60 GWh of Hydro Pumped Storage Plant<\/strong> (PSP)<\/li>\n<li><strong>30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System<\/strong> (BESS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 GWh of capacity<\/strong> through alternative energy storage technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allocation Method: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy storage capacity will be allocated through a <strong>tariff-based competitive bidding process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Public and private sector electricity distribution companies will be eligible for VGF support for BESS and Hydro PSP projects.<\/li>\n<li>Projects based on <strong>alternative energy storage<\/strong> technologies will be <strong>implemented by public and private sector entities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestic Content Requirement (DCR):<\/strong> To promote indigenous manufacturing, BESS projects will be subject to a minimum <strong>Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) of 40%.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Cabinet has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems, with a total financial support of Rs.14,500 crore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme aims to <strong>support the development of 92 GWh<\/strong> of energy storage capacity across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To strengthen India&#8217;s <strong>domestic energy storage manufacturing ecosystem<\/strong> through demand-side financial support and reduce dependence on imported components.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme envisages the development of\n<ul>\n<li><strong>60 GWh of Hydro Pumped Storage Plant<\/strong> (PSP)<\/li>\n<li><strong>30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage System<\/strong> (BESS)<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 GWh of capacity<\/strong> through alternative energy storage technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allocation Method: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy storage capacity will be allocated through a <strong>tariff-based competitive bidding process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Public and private sector electricity distribution companies will be eligible for VGF support for BESS and Hydro PSP projects.<\/li>\n<li>Projects based on <strong>alternative energy storage<\/strong> technologies will be <strong>implemented by public and private sector entities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestic Content Requirement (DCR):<\/strong> To promote indigenous manufacturing, BESS projects will be subject to a minimum <strong>Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) of 40%.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2332474&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                     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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 VISTAR Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture for enhanced timeliness<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on the end-to-end digitalization of statistical processes and embedding Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into regular workflows.<\/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=\"2915\"\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_294_2915\"\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_294_2915\"\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_294_2915\"\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_294_2915\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the \u2018Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &amp; Research (VISTAR)\u2019 Scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About VISTAR Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VISTAR <strong>(Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &amp; Research)<\/strong> is designed to <strong>establish a dynamic, real-time<\/strong> and future-ready official <strong>statistical architecture<\/strong> for enhanced timeliness, data granularity, interoperability with harmonised and AI ready datasets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of the VISTAR scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Component 1: Comprehensive Statistical Operations and Strengthening of Ecosystem<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation of India (MoSPI) proposes conducting <strong>59 surveys during the 16th FC cycle<\/strong>, as compared to 43 major surveys conducted previously,<\/li>\n<li>It will focus on the <strong>end-to-end digitalization of statistical processes<\/strong> and embedding Artificial Intelligence and <strong>Machine Learning into regular workflows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is planning to <strong>release new metrices<\/strong>, including the <strong>Headline Index<\/strong> <strong>of Services Production,<\/strong> the Index of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component 2: Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under this component, the <strong>Centre will provide funds to State governments<\/strong> to help transform the statistical capabilities of States and Union Territories through a redesigned, deliverable-linked framework.<\/li>\n<li>The vision focuses on <strong>building state-level capacity<\/strong> to generate high-quality, granular data at the <strong>district and other disaggregated levels,<\/strong> developing indigenous data processing capabilities, and embedding data use cases into localized policymaking.<\/li>\n<li>MoSPI will provide technical support to scale up <strong>generation of district-level estimates<\/strong> and million-plus city level estimates in flagship national surveys (e.g., PLFS, HCES, ASUSE) as well as in <strong>compilation of State\/District level GDP and State level IIP.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component 3: Economic Census (EC):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>MoSPI will undertake the <strong>8th Economic Census<\/strong> (EC) in <strong>collaboration with the States and<\/strong> Union Territories in order to obtain granular data and activity details of all the non-farm establishments and workers hired down to the gram panchayat and ward levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the \u2018Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &amp; Research (VISTAR)\u2019 Scheme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About VISTAR Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VISTAR <strong>(Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &amp; Research)<\/strong> is designed to <strong>establish a dynamic, real-time<\/strong> and future-ready official <strong>statistical architecture<\/strong> for enhanced timeliness, data granularity, interoperability with harmonised and AI ready datasets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of the VISTAR scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Component 1: Comprehensive Statistical Operations and Strengthening of Ecosystem<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation of India (MoSPI) proposes conducting <strong>59 surveys during the 16th FC cycle<\/strong>, as compared to 43 major surveys conducted previously,<\/li>\n<li>It will focus on the <strong>end-to-end digitalization of statistical processes<\/strong> and embedding Artificial Intelligence and <strong>Machine Learning into regular workflows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is planning to <strong>release new metrices<\/strong>, including the <strong>Headline Index<\/strong> <strong>of Services Production,<\/strong> the Index of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component 2: Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Under this component, the <strong>Centre will provide funds to State governments<\/strong> to help transform the statistical capabilities of States and Union Territories through a redesigned, deliverable-linked framework.<\/li>\n<li>The vision focuses on <strong>building state-level capacity<\/strong> to generate high-quality, granular data at the <strong>district and other disaggregated levels,<\/strong> developing indigenous data processing capabilities, and embedding data use cases into localized policymaking.<\/li>\n<li>MoSPI will provide technical support to scale up <strong>generation of district-level estimates<\/strong> and million-plus city level estimates in flagship national surveys (e.g., PLFS, HCES, ASUSE) as well as in <strong>compilation of State\/District level GDP and State level IIP.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Component 3: Economic Census (EC):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>MoSPI will undertake the <strong>8th Economic Census<\/strong> (EC) in <strong>collaboration with the States and<\/strong> Union Territories in order to obtain granular data and activity details of all the non-farm establishments and workers hired down to the gram panchayat and ward levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&amp;reg=48&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2332495&#038;reg=48&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Network Anubhav Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a geospatial dashboard that allows consumers to view location-specific network test results.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).<\/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=\"2916\"\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_294_2916\"\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_294_2916\"\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_294_2916\"\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_294_2916\"\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>Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Network Anubhav Platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Network Anubhav Platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>geospatial dashboard<\/strong> that allows consumers to view <strong>location-specific network test<\/strong> results and access <strong>Do Not Disturb (DND)<\/strong> services through a web interface.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by <strong>the <\/strong><strong>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It combines <strong>consumer test data with its independent drive test<\/strong> results to help consumers compare networks by location and telecom operators identify areas for network improvement.<\/li>\n<li>User test data comprises of the test results from <strong>MySpeed and MyCall apps of TRAI.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It delivers insights on various network parameters to consumers, service providers and TRAI.<\/li>\n<li>The platform displays <strong>speed indicators<\/strong> based on tests conducted by users in a given area. These include <strong>median speeds<\/strong> and values indicating the speeds recorded at or above a specified level in <strong>80 per cent of mobile broadband tests<\/strong> and 90 per cent of fixed broadband tests.<\/li>\n<li>The portal also provides web access to DND facilities, allowing consumers to register preferences for <strong>commercial communications<\/strong>, <strong>submit complaints<\/strong> about unsolicited communications and track their status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html<\/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>Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Network Anubhav Platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Network Anubhav Platform:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>geospatial dashboard<\/strong> that allows consumers to view <strong>location-specific network test<\/strong> results and access <strong>Do Not Disturb (DND)<\/strong> services through a web interface.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by <strong>the <\/strong><strong>Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It combines <strong>consumer test data with its independent drive test<\/strong> results to help consumers compare networks by location and telecom operators identify areas for network improvement.<\/li>\n<li>User test data comprises of the test results from <strong>MySpeed and MyCall apps of TRAI.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It delivers insights on various network parameters to consumers, service providers and TRAI.<\/li>\n<li>The platform displays <strong>speed indicators<\/strong> based on tests conducted by users in a given area. These include <strong>median speeds<\/strong> and values indicating the speeds recorded at or above a specified level in <strong>80 per cent of mobile broadband tests<\/strong> and 90 per cent of fixed broadband tests.<\/li>\n<li>The portal also provides web access to DND facilities, allowing consumers to register preferences for <strong>commercial communications<\/strong>, <strong>submit complaints<\/strong> about unsolicited communications and track their status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/telecom\/trais-new-network-anubhav-platform-to-map-real-world-network-speeds-call-quality-11793850216722.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Golden Jackal, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is abundantly found in valleys and along rivers and their tributaries<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the Western Ghats region.<\/li>\n<li>It is placed under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"2917\"\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_294_2917\"\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_294_2917\"\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_294_2917\"\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_294_2917\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tamil Nadu government is taking measures towards conservation of golden jackals which are critical to ensure the ecological balance of the habitats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Golden Jackal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>common jackal or reed wolf<\/strong> is a medium-sized wolf-like canid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These animals are abundant in <strong>valleys and along rivers and their tributaries<\/strong>, canals, lakes, and seashores, but are <strong>rare in foothills and low mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in North and East Africa, Southeastern Europe and <strong>South Asia to Burma.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are quite widespread across India. Right from the <strong>Himalayan foothills<\/strong>, down to <strong>the Western Ghats, the Golden Jackal<\/strong> has a wide distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>strictly nocturnal<\/strong> in areas inhabited by humans, but may be partly diurnal elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>They dig caverns for shelter, or use crevices in rocks, or caverns that were dug by other animals.<\/li>\n<li>They live in mated pairs and are <strong>strictly monogamous.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> They are These opportunistic foragers have a rather diverse diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Golden Jackal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix III<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Tamil Nadu government is taking measures towards conservation of golden jackals which are critical to ensure the ecological balance of the habitats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Golden Jackal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>common jackal or reed wolf<\/strong> is a medium-sized wolf-like canid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These animals are abundant in <strong>valleys and along rivers and their tributaries<\/strong>, canals, lakes, and seashores, but are <strong>rare in foothills and low mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in North and East Africa, Southeastern Europe and <strong>South Asia to Burma.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are quite widespread across India. Right from the <strong>Himalayan foothills<\/strong>, down to <strong>the Western Ghats, the Golden Jackal<\/strong> has a wide distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>strictly nocturnal<\/strong> in areas inhabited by humans, but may be partly diurnal elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>They dig caverns for shelter, or use crevices in rocks, or caverns that were dug by other animals.<\/li>\n<li>They live in mated pairs and are <strong>strictly monogamous.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> They are These opportunistic foragers have a rather diverse diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Golden Jackal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix III<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/tamil-nadu-takes-baby-steps-towards-conservation-of-bengal-fox-golden-jackal\/article71664159.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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The images are used for higher accuracy position localizations, while light curves are used to study flaring and the long-term decay of the X-ray afterglow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UV\/Optical Telescope (UVOT): <\/strong>The UVOT took images and can obtain spectra (via a grism filter) of GRB afterglows during pointed follow-up observations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achievements:<\/strong> Since its launch, Swift had also studied hundreds of supernova explosions, star-shredding black holes, stellar <strong>X-ray flares, asteroids and comets<\/strong>, contributing to some 7,000 published scientific papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, NASA reported that the Neil Gehrels Swift satellite Observatory tumbled out of orbit and burned up in Earth\u2019s atmosphere over Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Neil Gehrels Swift Satellite Observatory:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched by <strong>National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 2004.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was aimed to explore the universe\u2019s most <strong>powerful explosions, called gamma-ray bursts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of <strong>NASA&#8217;s medium explorer (MIDEX) program<\/strong> and was launched into a low-Earth orbit on a Delta 7320 rocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Determine the<\/strong> origin of gamma-ray bursts and how the burst evolves and interacts with the surroundings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classify gamma-ray<\/strong> bursts and search for new types.<\/li>\n<li>Use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe.<\/li>\n<li>Perform the first sensitive hard <strong>X-ray survey of the sky.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It was\u00a0comprised of <strong>three instruments namely<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Burst Alert Telescope (BAT):<\/strong> It had large field-of-view and high sensitivity, the BAT detected about <strong>100 GRBs per year<\/strong>, and computes burst positions onboard the satellite with arc-minute positional accuracy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>X-ray Telescope (XRT):<\/strong> It was able to obtain <strong>spectra of GRB afterglows<\/strong> during pointed follow-up observations. The images are used for higher accuracy position localizations, while light curves are used to study flaring and the long-term decay of the X-ray afterglow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UV\/Optical Telescope (UVOT): <\/strong>The UVOT took images and can obtain spectra (via a grism filter) of GRB afterglows during pointed follow-up observations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achievements:<\/strong> Since its launch, Swift had also studied hundreds of supernova explosions, star-shredding black holes, stellar <strong>X-ray flares, asteroids and comets<\/strong>, contributing to some 7,000 published scientific papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nasas-22-year-old-swift-satellite-telescope-falls-from-orbit-in-fiery-finale\/<\/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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