{"id":56256,"date":"2025-07-22T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=56256"},"modified":"2025-07-22T18:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:36:15","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-22-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-22-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 22 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_25\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 18 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><strong>Which among the following best describes \u2018Lycodon irwini\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"241\"\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_25_241\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly discovered species of frog endemic to the Western Ghats.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_241\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A new species of snake discovered on Great Nicobar Island.                                            <\/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_25_241\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A critically endangered lizard species found in the Eastern Himalayas.                                            <\/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_25_241\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A freshwater turtle species discovered in Odisha.                                            <\/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><strong>Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of Lycodon irwini, a glossy black wolf snake, on Great Nicobar Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lycodon irwini:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a new species of snake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was discovered on the remote Great Nicobar Island at the southern tip of the Nicobar Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The snake, which is a member of the Lycodon subcinctus group, was named in honour of the late Australian conservationist and television personality, Stephen Robert Irwin. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a striking glossy-black wolf snake that had remained unidentified for years because it closely resembles another widespread species. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The new research finally confirms that the Great Nicobar population represents a distinct species currently known only from the island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the most notable features of Lycodon irwini is its uniform glossy black colour, unlike close relatives that typically have white bands or patches. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The snake is slender, nocturnal, and can grow close to 1.2 metres in length. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The researchers also documented a higher number of belly and tail scales compared to similar species.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-wolf-snake-discovered-great-nicobar-island-named-after-steve-irwin\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-wolf-snake-discovered-great-nicobar-island-named-after-steve-irwin<\/a><\/strong><\/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><strong>Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of Lycodon irwini, a glossy black wolf snake, on Great Nicobar Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lycodon irwini:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a new species of snake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was discovered on the remote Great Nicobar Island at the southern tip of the Nicobar Islands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The snake, which is a member of the Lycodon subcinctus group, was named in honour of the late Australian conservationist and television personality, Stephen Robert Irwin. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a striking glossy-black wolf snake that had remained unidentified for years because it closely resembles another widespread species. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The new research finally confirms that the Great Nicobar population represents a distinct species currently known only from the island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One of the most notable features of Lycodon irwini is its uniform glossy black colour, unlike close relatives that typically have white bands or patches. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The snake is slender, nocturnal, and can grow close to 1.2 metres in length. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The researchers also documented a higher number of belly and tail scales compared to similar species.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-wolf-snake-discovered-great-nicobar-island-named-after-steve-irwin\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-wolf-snake-discovered-great-nicobar-island-named-after-steve-irwin<\/a><\/strong><\/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><strong>The National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) are the highest honours in India for which sector??<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"242\"\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_25_242\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Agriculture sector                                            <\/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_25_242\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Fisheries sector                                            <\/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_25_242\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Livestock and dairy sector                                            <\/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_25_242\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NGRA are the country\u2019s highest honours in the livestock and dairy sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was constituted by the Department of Animal Husbandry, and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was launched under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Objective: It aims to encourage excellence among milk-producing farmers, dairy cooperatives, Milk Producer Companies (MPCs), Dairy Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The NGRA will be conferred in the following categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Dairy farmer rearing indigenous cattle\/buffalo breeds (list of registered breeds Annexed).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS)\/ Milk Producer Company (MPC)\/Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There is also a provision of Special award for the North Eastern Region (NER) and Himalayan States so as to encourage and boost the dairy development activities in these States\/UTs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh for 1st rank, Rs. 3 lakh for 2nd rank, Rs. 2 lakh for 3rd rank and Rs. 2 lakh for Special Award for North Eastern Region, along with a Certificate of merit and a memento in the first two categories i.e Best Dairy Farmer and Best DCS\/FPO\/MPCs.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) category, NGA will consist of a Certificate of merit and a memento.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/national-gopal-ratna-awards-2025-announced-felicitation-on-november-26-during-national-milk-day-celebrations\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/national-gopal-ratna-awards-2025-announced-felicitation-on-november-26-during-national-milk-day-celebrations\/<\/a><\/strong><\/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><strong>The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NGRA are the country\u2019s highest honours in the livestock and dairy sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was constituted by the Department of Animal Husbandry, and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was launched under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Objective: It aims to encourage excellence among milk-producing farmers, dairy cooperatives, Milk Producer Companies (MPCs), Dairy Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The NGRA will be conferred in the following categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Dairy farmer rearing indigenous cattle\/buffalo breeds (list of registered breeds Annexed).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS)\/ Milk Producer Company (MPC)\/Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There is also a provision of Special award for the North Eastern Region (NER) and Himalayan States so as to encourage and boost the dairy development activities in these States\/UTs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh for 1st rank, Rs. 3 lakh for 2nd rank, Rs. 2 lakh for 3rd rank and Rs. 2 lakh for Special Award for North Eastern Region, along with a Certificate of merit and a memento in the first two categories i.e Best Dairy Farmer and Best DCS\/FPO\/MPCs.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) category, NGA will consist of a Certificate of merit and a memento.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/national-gopal-ratna-awards-2025-announced-felicitation-on-november-26-during-national-milk-day-celebrations\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/national-gopal-ratna-awards-2025-announced-felicitation-on-november-26-during-national-milk-day-celebrations\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p><strong>Consider the following statements regarding the Kwar Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> It is a run-of-river hydropower project on the Chenab River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> It is located in Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"243\"\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_25_243\"\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_25_243\"\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_25_243\"\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_25_243\"\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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Several labourers were rescued safely after a truck caught fire inside a tunnel at the Kwar hydroelectric power project on the Chenab river in the mountainous Kishtwar district of the Jammu region recently. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kwar Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a 540 MW run-of-river hydropower project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPL). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CVPPL is a joint venture company between NHPC Ltd and Jammu &amp; Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) with equity contributions of 51 percent and 49 percent, respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The project shall generate 1,975.54 million units in a 90 percent dependable year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Government of India is extending a grant of Rs. 69.80 crore towards the cost of enabling Infrastructure and also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir by providing a grant of Rs. 655.08 crore for the equity contribution of JKSPDC (49%) in M\/s. CVPPPL.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/j-k\/truck-catches-fire-in-kwar-hydroelectric-project-tunnel\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/j-k\/truck-catches-fire-in-kwar-hydroelectric-project-tunnel\/<\/a><\/strong><\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Several labourers were rescued safely after a truck caught fire inside a tunnel at the Kwar hydroelectric power project on the Chenab river in the mountainous Kishtwar district of the Jammu region recently. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kwar Hydroelectric Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a 540 MW run-of-river hydropower project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The project is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPL). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CVPPL is a joint venture company between NHPC Ltd and Jammu &amp; Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) with equity contributions of 51 percent and 49 percent, respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The project shall generate 1,975.54 million units in a 90 percent dependable year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Government of India is extending a grant of Rs. 69.80 crore towards the cost of enabling Infrastructure and also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir by providing a grant of Rs. 655.08 crore for the equity contribution of JKSPDC (49%) in M\/s. CVPPPL.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/j-k\/truck-catches-fire-in-kwar-hydroelectric-project-tunnel\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/j-k\/truck-catches-fire-in-kwar-hydroelectric-project-tunnel\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p><strong>Dariya Bahadur Island, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"244\"\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_25_244\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Odisha                                            <\/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_25_244\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat                                            <\/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_25_244\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. West Bengal                                            <\/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_25_244\"\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><strong>Udupi police recently registered a case against eight individuals who allegedly entered the restricted Dariya Bahadur, or Bhadragada Island, also known as Lighthouse Island, within Malpe police station limits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dariya Bahadur Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is located in the Udupi district, Karnataka.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is among the four islands near Malpe Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is also known as Bhadragada Island, or Lighthouse Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The island\u2019s breadth is just approximately 1.6 square kilometres, and its area is estimated to be less than 250 yards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is well renowned for being a rocky island and esteemed for the elegance of its buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This island is where the famous Daira Bahadurgarh fort is located. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was constructed by Basavappa Naik of Bidanur. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There is also a mystery associated with the island fort, as the treasure of the king was buried somewhere to escape from the invasion of Haider Ali during the mid-18th century. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surrounding the fort premises, there is an old tile factory and also a few temples.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/mangaluru\/case-booked-against-8-for-entering-restricted-island\/amp_articleshow\/125390802.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/mangaluru\/case-booked-against-8-for-entering-restricted-island\/amp_articleshow\/125390802.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/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><strong>Udupi police recently registered a case against eight individuals who allegedly entered the restricted Dariya Bahadur, or Bhadragada Island, also known as Lighthouse Island, within Malpe police station limits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dariya Bahadur Island:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is located in the Udupi district, Karnataka.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is among the four islands near Malpe Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is also known as Bhadragada Island, or Lighthouse Island.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The island\u2019s breadth is just approximately 1.6 square kilometres, and its area is estimated to be less than 250 yards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is well renowned for being a rocky island and esteemed for the elegance of its buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This island is where the famous Daira Bahadurgarh fort is located. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It was constructed by Basavappa Naik of Bidanur. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There is also a mystery associated with the island fort, as the treasure of the king was buried somewhere to escape from the invasion of Haider Ali during the mid-18th century. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Surrounding the fort premises, there is an old tile factory and also a few temples.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/mangaluru\/case-booked-against-8-for-entering-restricted-island\/amp_articleshow\/125390802.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/mangaluru\/case-booked-against-8-for-entering-restricted-island\/amp_articleshow\/125390802.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p><strong>With reference to Vitamin K, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> It is a fat-soluble vitamin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> It helps to make proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> It is found throughout the body, including the liver, brain, heart, pancreas, and bone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"245\"\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_25_245\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only one                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_245\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_245\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_245\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K, often overlooked, is vital for blood clotting, bone strength, and heart health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The main type is called phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The other type, menaquinones (Vitamin K2), are found in some animal foods and fermented foods. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Menaquinones can also be produced by bacteria in the human body.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prothrombin is a vitamin K-dependent protein directly involved with blood clotting. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Osteocalcin is another protein that requires vitamin K to produce healthy bone tissue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K is found throughout the body, including the liver, brain, heart, pancreas, and bone. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is broken down very quickly and excreted in urine or stool. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because of this, it rarely reaches toxic levels in the body even with high intakes, as may sometimes occur with other fat-soluble vitamins.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Do Modern Diets Often Cause Vitamin K Deficiency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Many people fall short of Vitamin K not because food is scarce but because daily diets lack greens and fermented foods. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Over-frying or overcooking vegetables also destroys much of the vitamin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Long-term antibiotic use, liver disease, or fat-absorption disorders can further lower Vitamin K levels since it is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K deficiency can contribute to significant bleeding, poor bone development, osteoporosis, and increased cardiovascular disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/vitamin-k-the-unsung-hero-for-blood-bones-and-heart-health-heres-check-symptoms-of-its-deficiency-causes-and-how-to-prevent-it\/articleshow\/125300032.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/vitamin-k-the-unsung-hero-for-blood-bones-and-heart-health-heres-check-symptoms-of-its-deficiency-causes-and-how-to-prevent-it\/articleshow\/125300032.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/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><strong>Vitamin K, often overlooked, is vital for blood clotting, bone strength, and heart health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin K:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The main type is called phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The other type, menaquinones (Vitamin K2), are found in some animal foods and fermented foods. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Menaquinones can also be produced by bacteria in the human body.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prothrombin is a vitamin K-dependent protein directly involved with blood clotting. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Osteocalcin is another protein that requires vitamin K to produce healthy bone tissue.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K is found throughout the body, including the liver, brain, heart, pancreas, and bone. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is broken down very quickly and excreted in urine or stool. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because of this, it rarely reaches toxic levels in the body even with high intakes, as may sometimes occur with other fat-soluble vitamins.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Do Modern Diets Often Cause Vitamin K Deficiency?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Many people fall short of Vitamin K not because food is scarce but because daily diets lack greens and fermented foods. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Over-frying or overcooking vegetables also destroys much of the vitamin.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Long-term antibiotic use, liver disease, or fat-absorption disorders can further lower Vitamin K levels since it is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin K deficiency can contribute to significant bleeding, poor bone development, osteoporosis, and increased cardiovascular disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/vitamin-k-the-unsung-hero-for-blood-bones-and-heart-health-heres-check-symptoms-of-its-deficiency-causes-and-how-to-prevent-it\/articleshow\/125300032.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/vitamin-k-the-unsung-hero-for-blood-bones-and-heart-health-heres-check-symptoms-of-its-deficiency-causes-and-how-to-prevent-it\/articleshow\/125300032.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                   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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a universal legally binding instrument to strengthen collective defences against cybercrime.<\/li>\n<li>It will enter into force 90 days after the 40th State deposits its ratification.<\/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=\"246\"\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_25_246\"\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_25_246\"\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_25_246\"\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_25_246\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to take a call on ratifying the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>adopted <\/strong>by member states of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2024 to strengthen global <strong>cooperation in combating cybercrime. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>To <strong>promote international cooperation<\/strong>, strengthen measures to prevent and <strong>combat cybercrime<\/strong>, and support capacity-building, particularly for developing countries.<\/li>\n<li>It will enter into force <strong>90 days after the 40th State<\/strong> deposits its<\/li>\n<li><strong>India has not signed<\/strong> this treaty yet.<\/li>\n<li>It is the\u00a0first <strong>universal legally binding <\/strong>instrument to strengthen collective defences against cybercrime.<\/li>\n<li>The convention was developed by the <strong>UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Provisions of United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It sets legal standards for addressing offenses such as <strong>illegal access, cyber fraud, and online child exploitation<\/strong>, while ensuring human rights and data privacy.<\/li>\n<li>It provides States with a range of measures to be <strong>undertaken to prevent and combat cybercrime. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It facilitates the sharing of <strong>electronic evidence across borders<\/strong> and establishes a 24\/7 cooperation network among States.<\/li>\n<li>It recognises the <strong>non-consensual dissemination<\/strong> of intimate images <strong>as an offence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0covers\u00a0crimes such as hacking, ransomware, online financial fraud, illegal interception, money laundering,<\/li>\n<li>It applies not only to cyber offences but also to the <strong>collection and sharing of electronic evidence in serious crimes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to take a call on ratifying the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>adopted <\/strong>by member states of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2024 to strengthen global <strong>cooperation in combating cybercrime. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>To <strong>promote international cooperation<\/strong>, strengthen measures to prevent and <strong>combat cybercrime<\/strong>, and support capacity-building, particularly for developing countries.<\/li>\n<li>It will enter into force <strong>90 days after the 40th State<\/strong> deposits its<\/li>\n<li><strong>India has not signed<\/strong> this treaty yet.<\/li>\n<li>It is the\u00a0first <strong>universal legally binding <\/strong>instrument to strengthen collective defences against cybercrime.<\/li>\n<li>The convention was developed by the <strong>UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Provisions of United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It sets legal standards for addressing offenses such as <strong>illegal access, cyber fraud, and online child exploitation<\/strong>, while ensuring human rights and data privacy.<\/li>\n<li>It provides States with a range of measures to be <strong>undertaken to prevent and combat cybercrime. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It facilitates the sharing of <strong>electronic evidence across borders<\/strong> and establishes a 24\/7 cooperation network among States.<\/li>\n<li>It recognises the <strong>non-consensual dissemination<\/strong> of intimate images <strong>as an offence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0covers\u00a0crimes such as hacking, ransomware, online financial fraud, illegal interception, money laundering,<\/li>\n<li>It applies not only to cyber offences but also to the <strong>collection and sharing of electronic evidence in serious crimes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/digital-arrest-scams-supreme-court-un-cybercrime-treaty-10370651\/<\/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; 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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 Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It discusses contentious intersection between trade policies and climate action.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched at the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.<\/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=\"247\"\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_25_247\"\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_25_247\"\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_25_247\"\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_25_247\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u00a0formally launched an integrated forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a politically supported forum where countries can address the increasingly contentious intersection <strong>between trade policies and climate action.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Launched at:<\/strong> It was launched at\u00a0COP30, Bel\u00e9m (Brazil), <strong>on\u00a015 November 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>bridges divides<\/strong> between climate ambition and trade policy and could help developing countries gain a stronger voice in shaping emerging trade rules.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It will be <strong>co-chaired by Brazil<\/strong> and a <strong>developed country partner<\/strong>, and open to all Parties to the UNFCCC.<\/li>\n<li>The IFCCT will be <strong>institutionally independent of<\/strong> both the <strong>WTO and the UNFCCC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Forum will not<\/strong> negotiate binding outcomes or interpret existing agreements or adjudicate disputes or evaluate specific national measures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features of<\/strong> <strong>Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will begin with an open-ended consultation <strong>process extending into 2026<\/strong> to define what topics to be discussed and forum\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>It creates an <strong>opportunity of interoperability<\/strong> rather than fragmentation related to climate negotiations.<\/li>\n<li>It will bring <strong>together civil society organisations<\/strong>, business associations, and international initiatives.<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u00a0formally launched an integrated forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a politically supported forum where countries can address the increasingly contentious intersection <strong>between trade policies and climate action.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Launched at:<\/strong> It was launched at\u00a0COP30, Bel\u00e9m (Brazil), <strong>on\u00a015 November 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>bridges divides<\/strong> between climate ambition and trade policy and could help developing countries gain a stronger voice in shaping emerging trade rules.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It will be <strong>co-chaired by Brazil<\/strong> and a <strong>developed country partner<\/strong>, and open to all Parties to the UNFCCC.<\/li>\n<li>The IFCCT will be <strong>institutionally independent of<\/strong> both the <strong>WTO and the UNFCCC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Forum will not<\/strong> negotiate binding outcomes or interpret existing agreements or adjudicate disputes or evaluate specific national measures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features of<\/strong> <strong>Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will begin with an open-ended consultation <strong>process extending into 2026<\/strong> to define what topics to be discussed and forum\u2019s jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>It creates an <strong>opportunity of interoperability<\/strong> rather than fragmentation related to climate negotiations.<\/li>\n<li>It will bring <strong>together civil society organisations<\/strong>, business associations, and international initiatives.<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/cop30-launches-forum-to-navigate-climate-and-trade-tensions#google_vignette<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Sentinel-6B Satellite:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a joint mission between the NASA, NOAA, and ISRO.<\/li>\n<li>It will\u00a0measure the rising sea levels and its impacts on planet earth.<\/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=\"248\"\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_25_248\"\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_25_248\"\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_25_248\"\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_25_248\"\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, the Sentinel-6B was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a joint mission between the <strong>United States\u2019 NASA<\/strong> and NOAA, and the <strong>European Space Agency.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It is an <strong>ocean-tracking satellite<\/strong> which will\u00a0measure the <strong>rising sea<\/strong> levels and its impacts on the planet.<\/li>\n<li>Sentinel-6B is set to carry forward the legacy of <strong>Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich<\/strong>, launched in November 2020.<\/li>\n<li>It will orbit Earth at a speed of 7.2 km per second, completing one revolution every 112 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Sentinel-6B will provide <strong>primary sea level measurements<\/strong> down to approximately an inch from over 90% of all the oceans.<\/li>\n<li>It is expected to spend the <strong>next 5.5 years in orbit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Sentinel-6B Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It consists of <strong>six onboard science instruments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0satellite\u00a0has <strong>two fixed solar arrays<\/strong>, plus two deployable solar panels, and will travel in a longitude direction around Earth in a <strong>non-Sun-synchronous orbit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Sentinel-6B Satellite:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>observe Earth&#8217;s ocean<\/strong>, measuring sea levels to improve weather forecasts and flood predictions.<\/li>\n<li>It safeguards public safety, benefit commercial industry, and <strong>protects coastal infrastructure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/<\/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 Sentinel-6B was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a joint mission between the <strong>United States\u2019 NASA<\/strong> and NOAA, and the <strong>European Space Agency.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It is an <strong>ocean-tracking satellite<\/strong> which will\u00a0measure the <strong>rising sea<\/strong> levels and its impacts on the planet.<\/li>\n<li>Sentinel-6B is set to carry forward the legacy of <strong>Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich<\/strong>, launched in November 2020.<\/li>\n<li>It will orbit Earth at a speed of 7.2 km per second, completing one revolution every 112 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Sentinel-6B will provide <strong>primary sea level measurements<\/strong> down to approximately an inch from over 90% of all the oceans.<\/li>\n<li>It is expected to spend the <strong>next 5.5 years in orbit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Sentinel-6B Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It consists of <strong>six onboard science instruments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0satellite\u00a0has <strong>two fixed solar arrays<\/strong>, plus two deployable solar panels, and will travel in a longitude direction around Earth in a <strong>non-Sun-synchronous orbit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Sentinel-6B Satellite:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>observe Earth&#8217;s ocean<\/strong>, measuring sea levels to improve weather forecasts and flood predictions.<\/li>\n<li>It safeguards public safety, benefit commercial industry, and <strong>protects coastal infrastructure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/sentinel-6b-new-satellite-to-observe-ocean-10371564\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                  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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Adam Chini Rice, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aromatic black rice variety which has draught tolerance, and disease resistance qualities.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly cultivated in the Western Ghats region.<\/li>\n<li>It has received Geographical Indication\u00a0(GI).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"249\"\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_25_249\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only One                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_249\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only Two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_249\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All the three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_25_249\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, agricultural scientists at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has recently achieved significant breakthroughs in improving the Adam Chini Rice variety\u2019s resilience and productivity by using \u00a0mutagenesis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aromatic<strong> black rice variety <\/strong>known for its pleasant aroma and superior cooking qualities.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly grown in the <strong>Eastern Uttar Pradesh region<\/strong> including Chandauli, Varanasi and Vindhya region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Adam Chini Rice<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>sugar-crystal-like grains,<\/strong> <strong>draught tolerance<\/strong>, and <strong>disease resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It reaches <strong>height up to 165 cm and its <\/strong>grains are short-bold, scented with intermediate alkali digestion value<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long maturity period<\/strong> (155 days) and <strong>low yields<\/strong> (20-23 quintals per hectare)<\/li>\n<li>It is renowned for its excellence in flavor and aroma.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>intermediate amylose content which helps rice to remain <\/strong>fluffy and remains soft on cooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has received <strong>Geographical Indication<\/strong>(GI) in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation<\/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, agricultural scientists at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has recently achieved significant breakthroughs in improving the Adam Chini Rice variety\u2019s resilience and productivity by using \u00a0mutagenesis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is aromatic<strong> black rice variety <\/strong>known for its pleasant aroma and superior cooking qualities.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly grown in the <strong>Eastern Uttar Pradesh region<\/strong> including Chandauli, Varanasi and Vindhya region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Adam Chini Rice<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is known for its <strong>sugar-crystal-like grains,<\/strong> <strong>draught tolerance<\/strong>, and <strong>disease resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It reaches <strong>height up to 165 cm and its <\/strong>grains are short-bold, scented with intermediate alkali digestion value<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long maturity period<\/strong> (155 days) and <strong>low yields<\/strong> (20-23 quintals per hectare)<\/li>\n<li>It is renowned for its excellence in flavor and aroma.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>intermediate amylose content which helps rice to remain <\/strong>fluffy and remains soft on cooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has received <strong>Geographical Indication<\/strong>(GI) in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/17\/bhu-researchers-revive-timeless-rice-variety-adam-chini-with-innovation<\/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                    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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Exercise\u00a0AJEYA WARRIOR, recently in the news, is conducted between India and:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"250\"\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_25_250\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Japan                                            <\/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_25_250\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. France                                             <\/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_25_250\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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United Kingdom                                            <\/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>Recently, the eighth edition of the Exercise\u00a0\u201cAJEYA WARRIOR-25\u201d\u00a0commenced at the\u00a0Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a bilateral <strong>military exercise<\/strong> <strong>conducted between India-United Kingdom.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>held biennially<\/strong> <strong>since 2011<\/strong> which has evolved into a flagship engagement between the Indian Army and the British Army.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Features of<\/strong> <strong>Exercise\u00a0AJEYA WARRIOR 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian Army is being represented by troops of<strong> the\u00a0Sikh Regiment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To <strong>facilitate the exchange of best combat skills<\/strong> and experiences between the two armies and to enhance their ability to operate together in complex situations.<\/li>\n<li>It is conducted under <strong>a\u00a0United Nations mandate<\/strong>, the exercise focuses on\u00a0<strong>counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It include joint mission planning at Brigade level, integrated tactical drills, simulation-based scenarios and company-level field training exercises replicating <strong>real-life counter-terror contingencies. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise also aims to\u00a0share <strong>best practices, enhance tactical proficiency<\/strong> and develop coordinated responses for managing complex operations in challenging environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The 2025 edition further reinforces shared values of professionalism, cooperation and commitment to <strong>regional stability and global peace.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2190881&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2190881&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2190881&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the eighth edition of the Exercise\u00a0\u201cAJEYA WARRIOR-25\u201d\u00a0commenced at the\u00a0Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a bilateral <strong>military exercise<\/strong> <strong>conducted between India-United Kingdom.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>held biennially<\/strong> <strong>since 2011<\/strong> which has evolved into a flagship engagement between the Indian Army and the British Army.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Features of<\/strong> <strong>Exercise\u00a0AJEYA WARRIOR 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Indian Army is being represented by troops of<strong> the\u00a0Sikh Regiment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To <strong>facilitate the exchange of best combat skills<\/strong> and experiences between the two armies and to enhance their ability to operate together in complex situations.<\/li>\n<li>It is conducted under <strong>a\u00a0United Nations mandate<\/strong>, the exercise focuses on\u00a0<strong>counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It include joint mission planning at Brigade level, integrated tactical drills, simulation-based scenarios and company-level field training exercises replicating <strong>real-life counter-terror contingencies. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The exercise also aims to\u00a0share <strong>best practices, enhance tactical proficiency<\/strong> and develop 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