{"id":54186,"date":"2025-07-09T16:11:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=54186"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:08:10","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-9-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-9-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 9 July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. Aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, this daily quiz serves as a revision resource, helping candidates assess their preparation, revise key topics, and stay updated with relevant issues. Whether you are preparing for Prelims or sharpening your revision for Mains, consistent practice with these Daily UPSC Quiz can significantly enhance accuracy, speed, and confidence in solving exam-level questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-list-table widefat fixed striped table-view-list quiz\">\n<tbody id=\"the-list\" data-wp-lists=\"list:quiz\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"shortcode column-shortcode\" data-colname=\"Shortcode\">        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_17\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 8 November 2025<\/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>The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. 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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 Christmas Island, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an island in the Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li>It is administered as an external territory of Australia.<\/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=\"161\"\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_17_161\"\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_17_161\"\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_17_161\"\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_17_161\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Google plans to build a large artificial intelligence data centre on Australia&#8217;s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Department of Defence earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Christmas Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an island in the <strong>Indian Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies about 360 km <strong>south of the island of Java <\/strong>and <strong>1,400 km<\/strong> <strong>northwest of Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>administered <\/strong>as an <strong>external territory of Australia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island is the <strong>summit of an oceanic mountain whose highest point <\/strong>on the island is <strong>Murray Hil<\/strong>l, rising to 1,184 feet (361 metres) in the western part of the island.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main settlement and chief port<\/strong> is at <strong>Flying Fish Cove <\/strong>on the northeastern part of the island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Although <strong>Europeans sighted Christmas Island in 1615,<\/strong> it was <strong>named for the day of its rediscovery in 1643.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>discovery of phosphate on the island in 1887 led to the UK annexing it<\/strong> the following year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1900 Christmas Island was incorporated in the British crown colony<\/strong> of the Straits Settlements with its capital at Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>During<strong> World War II<\/strong> the island was <strong>occupied by the Japanese. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1958<\/strong> the island became an <strong>Australian territory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tropical rainforest covers most<\/strong> of Christmas Island, and fauna includes large numbers of seabirds, small reptiles, land crabs, and insects.<\/li>\n<li>One of the island\u2019s <strong>best-known animal residents<\/strong> is the <strong>Christmas Island red crab <\/strong>(Gecarcoidea natalis), whose <strong>spectacular annual emergence and migration<\/strong> draws large numbers of tourists.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>population <\/strong>includes many <strong>ethnic Chinese,<\/strong> a <strong>small number of people of European ancestry,<\/strong> and <strong>Malay labourers <\/strong>recruited mainly from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The territory\u2019s economy <strong>was long based<\/strong> almost<strong> entirely on the mining and extraction of phosphate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With the recoverable reserves of phosphate nearly exhausted,<\/strong> efforts were turned toward developing <strong>tourism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small-scale subsistence cropping and fishing <\/strong>are practiced, but <strong>most food is imported.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/google-planning-powerful-ai-data-centre-tiny-australian-indian-ocean-outpost-2025-11-06\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/google-planning-powerful-ai-data-centre-tiny-australian-indian-ocean-outpost-2025-11-06\/<\/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>Google plans to build a large artificial intelligence data centre on Australia&#8217;s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Department of Defence earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Christmas Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an island in the <strong>Indian Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It lies about 360 km <strong>south of the island of Java <\/strong>and <strong>1,400 km<\/strong> <strong>northwest of Australia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>administered <\/strong>as an <strong>external territory of Australia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The island is the <strong>summit of an oceanic mountain whose highest point <\/strong>on the island is <strong>Murray Hil<\/strong>l, rising to 1,184 feet (361 metres) in the western part of the island.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>main settlement and chief port<\/strong> is at <strong>Flying Fish Cove <\/strong>on the northeastern part of the island.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Although <strong>Europeans sighted Christmas Island in 1615,<\/strong> it was <strong>named for the day of its rediscovery in 1643.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>discovery of phosphate on the island in 1887 led to the UK annexing it<\/strong> the following year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1900 Christmas Island was incorporated in the British crown colony<\/strong> of the Straits Settlements with its capital at Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>During<strong> World War II<\/strong> the island was <strong>occupied by the Japanese. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1958<\/strong> the island became an <strong>Australian territory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tropical rainforest covers most<\/strong> of Christmas Island, and fauna includes large numbers of seabirds, small reptiles, land crabs, and insects.<\/li>\n<li>One of the island\u2019s <strong>best-known animal residents<\/strong> is the <strong>Christmas Island red crab <\/strong>(Gecarcoidea natalis), whose <strong>spectacular annual emergence and migration<\/strong> draws large numbers of tourists.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>population <\/strong>includes many <strong>ethnic Chinese,<\/strong> a <strong>small number of people of European ancestry,<\/strong> and <strong>Malay labourers <\/strong>recruited mainly from Malaysia, Singapore, and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The territory\u2019s economy <strong>was long based<\/strong> almost<strong> entirely on the mining and extraction of phosphate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With the recoverable reserves of phosphate nearly exhausted,<\/strong> efforts were turned toward developing <strong>tourism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small-scale subsistence cropping and fishing <\/strong>are practiced, but <strong>most food is imported.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/google-planning-powerful-ai-data-centre-tiny-australian-indian-ocean-outpost-2025-11-06\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/google-planning-powerful-ai-data-centre-tiny-australian-indian-ocean-outpost-2025-11-06\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    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Consider the following statements regarding Koraga Tribe, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are predominantly found in Odisha and Jharkhand.<\/li>\n<li>They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).<\/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=\"162\"\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_17_162\"\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_17_162\"\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_17_162\"\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_17_162\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A groundbreaking genomic study led by researchers from Mangalore University and Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University) has identified a distinct ancestral source in the Koraga tribe that may date back to the Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Koraga Tribe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koraga is an indigenous tribal community that is basically found mainly in<strong> the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala state.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Koragas are classified as a <strong>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As per the <strong>2011 census, their total population is 1582,<\/strong> in which 778 were males and 804 females.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: People communicate either in <strong>their language, known as Koraga Bhasha, or in Tulu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Culture and Economy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koragas mainly depend on <strong>agriculture and forest resources<\/strong> for their livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>They are known for their traditional crafts, such as <strong>basket-making<\/strong>, and actively participate in <strong>folk dances and rituals <\/strong>that reflect their rich cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<li>The Koraga community follows a <strong>matrilineal family system <\/strong>and a <strong>unique clan structure called &#8220;bali,&#8221;<\/strong> which plays an important role in their social organization.<\/li>\n<li>Koragas are <strong>led by the most senior person in the village, often known as Mooppan.<\/strong> He ensures the well-being of the members of the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drumming and traditional music<\/strong> are integral to their rituals and community celebrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dholu and Voote (Drum and Flute)<\/strong> were two i<strong>mportant musical instruments <\/strong>of the Koragas.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> rhythmic drum-beating, especially with the &#8220;dholu<\/strong>,&#8221; is a significant aspect of their cultural identity, used in various ceremonies and gatherings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious Beliefs:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koragas follow <strong>Hinduism <\/strong>but have <strong>distinct tribal religious beliefs<\/strong> and practices.<\/li>\n<li>They<strong> worship spirits known as &#8220;Bhutas&#8221;<\/strong> and believe in the power of magic and rituals to ward off evil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/06\/study-traces-koraga-tribes-ancestry-to-indus-valley-finds-proto-dravidian-genetic-lineage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/06\/study-traces-koraga-tribes-ancestry-to-indus-valley-finds-proto-dravidian-genetic-lineage<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A groundbreaking genomic study led by researchers from Mangalore University and Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University) has identified a distinct ancestral source in the Koraga tribe that may date back to the Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Koraga Tribe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koraga is an indigenous tribal community that is basically found mainly in<strong> the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala state.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Koragas are classified as a <strong>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>As per the <strong>2011 census, their total population is 1582,<\/strong> in which 778 were males and 804 females.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: People communicate either in <strong>their language, known as Koraga Bhasha, or in Tulu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Culture and Economy:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koragas mainly depend on <strong>agriculture and forest resources<\/strong> for their livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>They are known for their traditional crafts, such as <strong>basket-making<\/strong>, and actively participate in <strong>folk dances and rituals <\/strong>that reflect their rich cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<li>The Koraga community follows a <strong>matrilineal family system <\/strong>and a <strong>unique clan structure called &#8220;bali,&#8221;<\/strong> which plays an important role in their social organization.<\/li>\n<li>Koragas are <strong>led by the most senior person in the village, often known as Mooppan.<\/strong> He ensures the well-being of the members of the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drumming and traditional music<\/strong> are integral to their rituals and community celebrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dholu and Voote (Drum and Flute)<\/strong> were two i<strong>mportant musical instruments <\/strong>of the Koragas.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> rhythmic drum-beating, especially with the &#8220;dholu<\/strong>,&#8221; is a significant aspect of their cultural identity, used in various ceremonies and gatherings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious Beliefs:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Koragas follow <strong>Hinduism <\/strong>but have <strong>distinct tribal religious beliefs<\/strong> and practices.<\/li>\n<li>They<strong> worship spirits known as &#8220;Bhutas&#8221;<\/strong> and believe in the power of magic and rituals to ward off evil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/06\/study-traces-koraga-tribes-ancestry-to-indus-valley-finds-proto-dravidian-genetic-lineage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/06\/study-traces-koraga-tribes-ancestry-to-indus-valley-finds-proto-dravidian-genetic-lineage<\/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 Batten Disease, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a very rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, there is no treatment to reverse the effects of Batten disease.<\/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=\"163\"\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_17_163\"\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_17_163\"\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_17_163\"\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_17_163\"\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>Researchers recently have found that male and female brains show different responses as the Batten Disease progresses and have found a model of the disease that could transform future treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Batten Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a very <strong>rare genetic disorder<\/strong> that <strong>affects the brain and nervous system. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Batten disease is a <strong>congenital, progressive, and terminal neurological disease. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms sometimes begin in infancy and sometimes later in childhood, after apparently normal early development. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasionally <\/strong>it may <strong>start in adulthood. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In individuals suffering from Batten disease, <strong>nervous system function steadily declines, <\/strong>causing a wide variety of <strong>neurologic problems,<\/strong> including <strong>loss of vision and seizures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>life expectancy of a child<\/strong> born with Batten disease can <strong>vary, depending on the form<\/strong> of the disease and the <strong>age of onset. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some children die in early childhood, while others may be able to live into their teens <\/strong>or twenties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Causes Batten Disease?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Batten disease is actually a<strong> family of related disorders also known as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can be caused by <strong>genetic mutations in any of more than a dozen known genes, <\/strong>collectively referred to as<strong> CLN genes (CLN1, CLN2, etc).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are 13 known forms of Batten disease (CLN1 through CLN14).<\/li>\n<li>Each form is classified by the specific version of the CLN (ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal) gene that causes it, with each numbered subtype referring to a different gene that causes its own respective form of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>most common type of Batten disease is CLN3.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Most forms of Batten disease cause<strong> vision loss, seizures, delayed developmental milestones, behavioral and learning problems,<\/strong> and<strong> loss of language and motor skills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some children with infantile Batten disease also develop <strong>microcephaly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision loss is often the first symptom<\/strong> and can rapidly progress.<\/li>\n<li>Parents also often notice <strong>clumsiness and stumbling in older children due to a loss of motor coordination. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eventually<\/strong>, children with Batten disease become <strong>blind, unable to walk, talk, <\/strong>or <strong>swallow, and confined to a wheelchair or bed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Currently, there is <strong>no treatment <\/strong>to reverse the effects of Batten disease.<\/li>\n<li>But some <strong>medications <\/strong>can <strong>help improve symptoms like seizure<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some people with Batten disease get physical or occupational therapy to help them function.<\/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:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2025-11-sex-age-batten-disease-brainwave.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2025-11-sex-age-batten-disease-brainwave.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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers recently have found that male and female brains show different responses as the Batten Disease progresses and have found a model of the disease that could transform future treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Batten Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a very <strong>rare genetic disorder<\/strong> that <strong>affects the brain and nervous system. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Batten disease is a <strong>congenital, progressive, and terminal neurological disease. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms sometimes begin in infancy and sometimes later in childhood, after apparently normal early development. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasionally <\/strong>it may <strong>start in adulthood. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In individuals suffering from Batten disease, <strong>nervous system function steadily declines, <\/strong>causing a wide variety of <strong>neurologic problems,<\/strong> including <strong>loss of vision and seizures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>life expectancy of a child<\/strong> born with Batten disease can <strong>vary, depending on the form<\/strong> of the disease and the <strong>age of onset. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Some children die in early childhood, while others may be able to live into their teens <\/strong>or twenties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Causes Batten Disease?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Batten disease is actually a<strong> family of related disorders also known as neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can be caused by <strong>genetic mutations in any of more than a dozen known genes, <\/strong>collectively referred to as<strong> CLN genes (CLN1, CLN2, etc).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are 13 known forms of Batten disease (CLN1 through CLN14).<\/li>\n<li>Each form is classified by the specific version of the CLN (ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal) gene that causes it, with each numbered subtype referring to a different gene that causes its own respective form of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>most common type of Batten disease is CLN3.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Most forms of Batten disease cause<strong> vision loss, seizures, delayed developmental milestones, behavioral and learning problems,<\/strong> and<strong> loss of language and motor skills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some children with infantile Batten disease also develop <strong>microcephaly<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision loss is often the first symptom<\/strong> and can rapidly progress.<\/li>\n<li>Parents also often notice <strong>clumsiness and stumbling in older children due to a loss of motor coordination. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eventually<\/strong>, children with Batten disease become <strong>blind, unable to walk, talk, <\/strong>or <strong>swallow, and confined to a wheelchair or bed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Currently, there is <strong>no treatment <\/strong>to reverse the effects of Batten disease.<\/li>\n<li>But some <strong>medications <\/strong>can <strong>help improve symptoms like seizure<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Some people with Batten disease get physical or occupational therapy to help them function.<\/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:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2025-11-sex-age-batten-disease-brainwave.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/medicalxpress.com\/news\/2025-11-sex-age-batten-disease-brainwave.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                            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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>Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, lies in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"164\"\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_17_164\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Madhya 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_17_164\"\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_17_164\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Meghalaya                                            <\/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_17_164\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Karnataka                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A farmer was recently killed in a tiger attack near Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Mysuru district, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>north of Bandipur National Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It covers about 30 sq.km., and the <strong>northern part<\/strong> of the sanctuary is <strong>occupied by the Nugu Reservoir.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nugu Dam<\/strong> is built across the<strong> Nugu River, a tributary of the Cauvery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the year 1974, Nugu was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary, and later, during the year <strong>2003-2004,<\/strong> the area of <strong>Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary was added to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainfall<\/strong>: The area receives rainfall <strong>from both southwest and northeast monsoons. <\/strong>The average amount of rainfall received in this area is 1000 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: Most of the vegetation in the forests is <strong>dry deciduous interspersed with patches of plantations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Some of the tree species found in this region include <strong>Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum, and Hopea parviflora.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The sanctuary supports a diverse range of fauna, including <strong>elephants, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, striped hyenas, sloth bears, gaurs,<\/strong> sambhars, chitals, and four-horned antelopes.<\/li>\n<li>It is also home to two important<strong> riverine wildlife species:<\/strong> the <strong>smooth-coated otter and the marsh crocodile,<\/strong> emphasizing its rich biodiversity.<\/li>\n<li>The area is also rich in <strong>avifauna <\/strong>with birds like <strong>peafowl, India rind dove, Grey Jungle Fowl, Brahminy kite, <\/strong>Grey headed fish eagle, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/07\/farmer-killed-in-tiger-attack-near-nugu-wildlife-sanctuary-in-mysuru\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/07\/farmer-killed-in-tiger-attack-near-nugu-wildlife-sanctuary-in-mysuru<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A farmer was recently killed in a tiger attack near Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is situated in the Mysuru district, <strong>Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It lies <strong>north of Bandipur National Park.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It covers about 30 sq.km., and the <strong>northern part<\/strong> of the sanctuary is <strong>occupied by the Nugu Reservoir.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nugu Dam<\/strong> is built across the<strong> Nugu River, a tributary of the Cauvery.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the year 1974, Nugu was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary, and later, during the year <strong>2003-2004,<\/strong> the area of <strong>Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary was added to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainfall<\/strong>: The area receives rainfall <strong>from both southwest and northeast monsoons. <\/strong>The average amount of rainfall received in this area is 1000 mm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: Most of the vegetation in the forests is <strong>dry deciduous interspersed with patches of plantations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Some of the tree species found in this region include <strong>Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum, and Hopea parviflora.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The sanctuary supports a diverse range of fauna, including <strong>elephants, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, striped hyenas, sloth bears, gaurs,<\/strong> sambhars, chitals, and four-horned antelopes.<\/li>\n<li>It is also home to two important<strong> riverine wildlife species:<\/strong> the <strong>smooth-coated otter and the marsh crocodile,<\/strong> emphasizing its rich biodiversity.<\/li>\n<li>The area is also rich in <strong>avifauna <\/strong>with birds like <strong>peafowl, India rind dove, Grey Jungle Fowl, Brahminy kite, <\/strong>Grey headed fish eagle, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/07\/farmer-killed-in-tiger-attack-near-nugu-wildlife-sanctuary-in-mysuru\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/07\/farmer-killed-in-tiger-attack-near-nugu-wildlife-sanctuary-in-mysuru<\/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                           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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 Lichen, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a symbiotic association between algae and bacteria.<\/li>\n<li>In lichens, algae perform photosynthesis and provide food.<\/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=\"165\"\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_17_165\"\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_17_165\"\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_17_165\"\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_17_165\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers recently discovered four new lichen species, enhancing biodiversity understanding in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lichen:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A lichen is a <strong>symbiosis between<\/strong> different organisms \u2014 <strong>a fungus and an algae or cyanobacterium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The basis of their relationship is the <strong>mutual benefit<\/strong> that they provide each other.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria form simple carbohydrates <\/strong>that, when excreted, are <strong>absorbed by fungi cells<\/strong> and <strong>transformed into a different carbohydrate. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>also produce vitamins<\/strong> that the fungi need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fungi <\/strong>contribute to the symbiosis by <strong>absorbing water vapour from the air<\/strong> and by <strong>providing much-needed shade for the light-sensitive algae beneath.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>composite body<\/strong> of a lichen is <strong>called a thallus<\/strong> (plural thalli); the body is<strong> anchored to its substrate by hairlike growths called rhizines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lichens are <strong>found worldwide<\/strong> and occur in a variety of environmental conditions.<\/li>\n<li>A diverse group of organisms, they <strong>can colonize a wide range of surfaces<\/strong> and are frequently <strong>found on tree bark, exposed rock, and as a part of biological soil crust.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits <\/strong>that Lichen Give to Nature:\n<ul>\n<li>They are a <strong>keystone species<\/strong> in many ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>They serve as a <strong>food source and habitat <\/strong>for many animals, such as deer, birds, and rodents.<\/li>\n<li>They provide <strong>nesting materials for birds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>protect trees and rocks from extreme elements <\/strong>such as rain, wind, and snow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pioneers of colonization:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Lichens are considered as <strong>primary colonisers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These <strong>invade bare areas and contribute to soil formation<\/strong> by breaking down rock minerals both physically and chemically and thus creating conditions for other species such as mosses and liverworts to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/a-team-of-researchers-from-maharajas-college-kochi-discovers-four-new-species-of-lichens-from-western-ghats\/article70243306.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/a-team-of-researchers-from-maharajas-college-kochi-discovers-four-new-species-of-lichens-from-western-ghats\/article70243306.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>Researchers recently discovered four new lichen species, enhancing biodiversity understanding in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lichen:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A lichen is a <strong>symbiosis between<\/strong> different organisms \u2014 <strong>a fungus and an algae or cyanobacterium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The basis of their relationship is the <strong>mutual benefit<\/strong> that they provide each other.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria form simple carbohydrates <\/strong>that, when excreted, are <strong>absorbed by fungi cells<\/strong> and <strong>transformed into a different carbohydrate. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>also produce vitamins<\/strong> that the fungi need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fungi <\/strong>contribute to the symbiosis by <strong>absorbing water vapour from the air<\/strong> and by <strong>providing much-needed shade for the light-sensitive algae beneath.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>composite body<\/strong> of a lichen is <strong>called a thallus<\/strong> (plural thalli); the body is<strong> anchored to its substrate by hairlike growths called rhizines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lichens are <strong>found worldwide<\/strong> and occur in a variety of environmental conditions.<\/li>\n<li>A diverse group of organisms, they <strong>can colonize a wide range of surfaces<\/strong> and are frequently <strong>found on tree bark, exposed rock, and as a part of biological soil crust.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits <\/strong>that Lichen Give to Nature:\n<ul>\n<li>They are a <strong>keystone species<\/strong> in many ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>They serve as a <strong>food source and habitat <\/strong>for many animals, such as deer, birds, and rodents.<\/li>\n<li>They provide <strong>nesting materials for birds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>protect trees and rocks from extreme elements <\/strong>such as rain, wind, and snow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pioneers of colonization:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Lichens are considered as <strong>primary colonisers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These <strong>invade bare areas and contribute to soil formation<\/strong> by breaking down rock minerals both physically and chemically and thus creating conditions for other species such as mosses and liverworts to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/a-team-of-researchers-from-maharajas-college-kochi-discovers-four-new-species-of-lichens-from-western-ghats\/article70243306.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/a-team-of-researchers-from-maharajas-college-kochi-discovers-four-new-species-of-lichens-from-western-ghats\/article70243306.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Peru:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is situated just to the south of the Equator in South America.<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered by Ecuador and Venezuela.<\/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=\"166\"\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_17_166\"\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_17_166\"\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_17_166\"\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_17_166\"\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 9th round of India-Peru trade agreement was successfully concluded in Peru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated just to the south of the Equator<strong> in South America.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>third largest country in South America<\/strong>, after Brazil and Argentina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> <strong>Ecuador<\/strong> (North), <strong>Brazil<\/strong> (East), <strong>Bolivia <\/strong>(Southeast) and <strong>Chile<\/strong> (South)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Ocean:<\/strong> Its western border lies along <strong>the\u00a0Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Peru:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is characterized by three major regions: the <strong>Costa, Sierra, and Amazonia. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Costa is an <strong>arid coastal strip along the Pacific Ocean<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Sierra consists of the <strong>Andes Mountains<\/strong>, which run through the center of the country.<\/li>\n<li>The Andes are divided into three main ranges: <strong>the Cordilleras Occidental, Central, and Oriental.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong>Mount Huascar\u00e1n (6,768 m)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Titicaca <\/strong>(world\u2019s highest navigable lake), which Peru shares with Bolivia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>It varies from <strong>tropical in east<\/strong> to <strong>dry desert in west<\/strong>; temperate to frigid in Andes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Copper, silver<strong>, Gold,<\/strong> <strong>Petroleum,<\/strong> timber, Iron ore, coal, <strong>Phosphate,<\/strong> potash, natural gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Lima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809<\/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 9th round of India-Peru trade agreement was successfully concluded in Peru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated just to the south of the Equator<strong> in South America.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>third largest country in South America<\/strong>, after Brazil and Argentina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> <strong>Ecuador<\/strong> (North), <strong>Brazil<\/strong> (East), <strong>Bolivia <\/strong>(Southeast) and <strong>Chile<\/strong> (South)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Ocean:<\/strong> Its western border lies along <strong>the\u00a0Pacific Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Peru:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is characterized by three major regions: the <strong>Costa, Sierra, and Amazonia. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Costa is an <strong>arid coastal strip along the Pacific Ocean<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The Sierra consists of the <strong>Andes Mountains<\/strong>, which run through the center of the country.<\/li>\n<li>The Andes are divided into three main ranges: <strong>the Cordilleras Occidental, Central, and Oriental.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong>Mount Huascar\u00e1n (6,768 m)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lakes:<\/strong> <strong>Lake Titicaca <\/strong>(world\u2019s highest navigable lake), which Peru shares with Bolivia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>It varies from <strong>tropical in east<\/strong> to <strong>dry desert in west<\/strong>; temperate to frigid in Andes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Copper, silver<strong>, Gold,<\/strong> <strong>Petroleum,<\/strong> timber, Iron ore, coal, <strong>Phosphate,<\/strong> potash, natural gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Lima<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2186809<\/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 ReALCRaft Portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides information about the movement of ships of other countries in the India Ocean.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying.<\/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=\"167\"\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_17_167\"\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_17_167\"\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_17_167\"\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_17_167\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, government notified rules for \u201cSustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone\u201d and an\u00a0Access Pass required\u00a0for mechanized and large-sized motorized vessels can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft portal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft<\/strong> (<strong>ReALCRaft<\/strong>) portal is developed as a <strong>national online platform <\/strong>under open source technology.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Department of Fisheries, <strong>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>web-based,<\/strong> citizen-centric services to marine fishers and coastal States\/UTs for the <strong>registration and licensing of fishing vessels<\/strong>, transfer of ownership, and related processes, thereby promoting ease of doing business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> To develop a <strong>modern, comprehensive and transparent vessel data management system <\/strong>in the country with the aim to enhance security features and to bring efficiency, transparency, accountability and reliability in services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ReALCRaft Portal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Integration with state-specific payment gateway (Bank \/treasury),<\/li>\n<li>Integration with security agencies to record the movements and track the vessels.<\/li>\n<li>Upstream integration with insurance agencies, subsidy schemems for eDBT.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with ISRO facilitates<\/strong> real-time communication with fishermen at sea.<\/li>\n<li>Integration &amp; data sharing with Govt. Agencies\/ Security Agencies<\/li>\n<li>It is also being <strong>integrated with Marine Products Export Development Authority <\/strong>(MPEDA) and the <strong>Export Inspection Council<\/strong> (EIC) for issuance of\u00a0Fish Catch and Health Certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2187691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2187691<\/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, government notified rules for \u201cSustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone\u201d and an\u00a0Access Pass required\u00a0for mechanized and large-sized motorized vessels can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft portal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft<\/strong> (<strong>ReALCRaft<\/strong>) portal is developed as a <strong>national online platform <\/strong>under open source technology.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the Department of Fisheries, <strong>Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>web-based,<\/strong> citizen-centric services to marine fishers and coastal States\/UTs for the <strong>registration and licensing of fishing vessels<\/strong>, transfer of ownership, and related processes, thereby promoting ease of doing business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong> To develop a <strong>modern, comprehensive and transparent vessel data management system <\/strong>in the country with the aim to enhance security features and to bring efficiency, transparency, accountability and reliability in services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ReALCRaft Portal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Integration with state-specific payment gateway (Bank \/treasury),<\/li>\n<li>Integration with security agencies to record the movements and track the vessels.<\/li>\n<li>Upstream integration with insurance agencies, subsidy schemems for eDBT.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with ISRO facilitates<\/strong> real-time communication with fishermen at sea.<\/li>\n<li>Integration &amp; data sharing with Govt. Agencies\/ Security Agencies<\/li>\n<li>It is also being <strong>integrated with Marine Products Export Development Authority <\/strong>(MPEDA) and the <strong>Export Inspection Council<\/strong> (EIC) for issuance of\u00a0Fish Catch and Health Certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2187691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2187691<\/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>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/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 Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana &#8211; National Rural Livelihoods Mission:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0flagship poverty alleviation program implemented by the\u00a0Ministry of Rural Development.<\/li>\n<li>It aims at mobilise rural poor households into\u00a0Self Help Groups and continuously nurturing them to take economic activities.<\/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=\"168\"\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_17_168\"\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_17_168\"\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_17_168\"\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_17_168\"\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>Ethiopian delegates expressed their intention to apply the lessons learned from the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana &#8211; National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) their Productive Safety Net Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>a\u00a0flagship poverty alleviation<\/strong> program implemented by the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims at <strong>mobilizing <\/strong>rural poor <strong>households into\u00a0Self Help Groups<\/strong> (SHGs)\u00a0and continuously nurturing and supporting them to <strong>take economic activities<\/strong> till they attain an appreciable increase in income over a period of time to come out of abject poverty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of DAY-NRLM:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to formal credit;<\/li>\n<li>Support for diversification and strengthening of livelihoods; and<\/li>\n<li>Access to entitlements and public services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background of DAY-NRLM:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Rural Livelihood Mission<\/strong> (NRLM) was <strong>launched in\u00a02010<\/strong> by restructuring the erstwhile\u00a0Swarnajayanti Grameen Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).<\/li>\n<li><strong>In\u00a02016,<\/strong> it was\u00a0renamed\u00a0Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana \u2013 National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAYNRLM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> The central and state governments\u00a0jointly fund this <strong>centrally sponsored scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Mission seeks to achieve its objective through investing in <strong>four core components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social mobilization<\/strong> and promotion and strengthening of self-managed and financially sustainable community institutions of the rural poor women;<\/li>\n<li>Financial inclusion;<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable livelihoods; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social inclusion,<\/strong> social development and access to entitlements through convergence<\/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.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text<\/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>Ethiopian delegates expressed their intention to apply the lessons learned from the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana &#8211; National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) their Productive Safety Net Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>a\u00a0flagship poverty alleviation<\/strong> program implemented by the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It aims at <strong>mobilizing <\/strong>rural poor <strong>households into\u00a0Self Help Groups<\/strong> (SHGs)\u00a0and continuously nurturing and supporting them to <strong>take economic activities<\/strong> till they attain an appreciable increase in income over a period of time to come out of abject poverty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of DAY-NRLM:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to formal credit;<\/li>\n<li>Support for diversification and strengthening of livelihoods; and<\/li>\n<li>Access to entitlements and public services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background of DAY-NRLM:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Rural Livelihood Mission<\/strong> (NRLM) was <strong>launched in\u00a02010<\/strong> by restructuring the erstwhile\u00a0Swarnajayanti Grameen Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY).<\/li>\n<li><strong>In\u00a02016,<\/strong> it was\u00a0renamed\u00a0Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana \u2013 National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAYNRLM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> The central and state governments\u00a0jointly fund this <strong>centrally sponsored scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Mission seeks to achieve its objective through investing in <strong>four core components:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social mobilization<\/strong> and promotion and strengthening of self-managed and financially sustainable community institutions of the rural poor women;<\/li>\n<li>Financial inclusion;<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable livelihoods; and<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social inclusion,<\/strong> social development and access to entitlements through convergence<\/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.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/world-news\/ethiopia-to-adopt-indias-flagship-initiative-for-poverty-alleviation-9589020#:~:text<\/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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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended reinstating Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Rhesus macaque\u00a0(Macaca mulatta) is a <strong>species of\u00a0Old World monkey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>Rhesus macaques\u00a0are familiar <strong>brown primates with red faces and rears<\/strong>. They have close-cropped hair on their heads, which accentuates their very expressive faces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They are native to <strong>India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,<\/strong> Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Afghanistan, <strong>Vietnam, southern China<\/strong>, and some neighboring areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They may be found in forests, m<strong>angroves, scrub, grasslands, and mountainous regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They also adapt well to human presence and form larger troops in human-dominated landscapes than in forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Rhesus macaques are <strong>omnivorous animals,<\/strong> eating seeds, roots, bark, fruits, and cereals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Rhesus macaques<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social groups: <\/strong>They live in large groups, often <strong>led by a dominant male.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle:<\/strong> These are <strong>social, diurnal,<\/strong> and both terrestrial and arboreal animals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> They use vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act of\u00a01972:<\/strong> Schedule II\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended reinstating Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Rhesus macaque\u00a0(Macaca mulatta) is a <strong>species of\u00a0Old World monkey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>Rhesus macaques\u00a0are familiar <strong>brown primates with red faces and rears<\/strong>. They have close-cropped hair on their heads, which accentuates their very expressive faces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They are native to <strong>India, Bangladesh, Pakistan,<\/strong> Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Afghanistan, <strong>Vietnam, southern China<\/strong>, and some neighboring areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They may be found in forests, m<strong>angroves, scrub, grasslands, and mountainous regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They also adapt well to human presence and form larger troops in human-dominated landscapes than in forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Rhesus macaques are <strong>omnivorous animals,<\/strong> eating seeds, roots, bark, fruits, and cereals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Rhesus macaques<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Social groups: <\/strong>They live in large groups, often <strong>led by a dominant male.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle:<\/strong> These are <strong>social, diurnal,<\/strong> and both terrestrial and arboreal animals.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> They use vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Least Concern<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act of\u00a01972:<\/strong> Schedule II\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/panel-seeks-higher-protection-for-rhesus-macaque-under-wildlife-act-10352785\/<\/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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