{"id":56809,"date":"2025-07-25T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=56809"},"modified":"2025-07-25T18:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:36:15","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-25-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-25-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 25 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        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_28\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 21 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. 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<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills.<\/li>\n<li>It was selected under the \u2018Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The above statements correctly describe which protected area?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"271\"\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_28_271\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Nagarhole National Park                                            <\/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_28_271\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Kuno National Park                                            <\/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_28_271\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sariska Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_28_271\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Bandhavgarh National Park                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first India-born cheetah, Mukhi, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kuno National Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Sheopur district of <strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is nestled near the <strong>Vindhyan Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally established as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981, it was upgraded to a national park in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The park\u2019s <strong>historical significance<\/strong> lies in its role as a <strong>relocation site for Asiatic lions under the \u201cAsiatic Lion Reintroduction Project,\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of 750 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It derives its name from the meandering <strong>Kuno River<\/strong> (one of the main<strong> tributaries of the Chambal<\/strong> River), which flows from south to north and divides the park into two sections.<\/li>\n<li>The park\u2019s terrain is dotted with plateaus, valleys, and seasonal rivers, creating varied ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The park boasts diverse vegetation, including <strong>tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah grasslands, and riverine forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Dominant trees include <strong>Khair <\/strong>(Acacia catechu), <strong>Salai <\/strong>(Boswellia serrata), and <strong>Ber <\/strong>(Ziziphus mauritiana).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The protected area of the forest is home to the<strong> jungle cat, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian wolf,<\/strong> striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, and dhole, along with more than 120 bird species.<\/li>\n<li>It was selected under the \u2018<strong>Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A total of <strong>20 cheetahs were introduced <\/strong>in Kuno National Park (NP), eight from Namibia in September 2022, followed by 12 more from South Africa in February 2023 under the Cheetah Project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/first-india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-at-kuno-national-park-in-madhya-pradesh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/first-india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-at-kuno-national-park-in-madhya-pradesh\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first India-born cheetah, Mukhi, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kuno National Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in the Sheopur district of <strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is nestled near the <strong>Vindhyan Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Originally established as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981, it was upgraded to a national park in 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The park\u2019s <strong>historical significance<\/strong> lies in its role as a <strong>relocation site for Asiatic lions under the \u201cAsiatic Lion Reintroduction Project,\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It covers an area of 750 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li>It derives its name from the meandering <strong>Kuno River<\/strong> (one of the main<strong> tributaries of the Chambal<\/strong> River), which flows from south to north and divides the park into two sections.<\/li>\n<li>The park\u2019s terrain is dotted with plateaus, valleys, and seasonal rivers, creating varied ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The park boasts diverse vegetation, including <strong>tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah grasslands, and riverine forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Dominant trees include <strong>Khair <\/strong>(Acacia catechu), <strong>Salai <\/strong>(Boswellia serrata), and <strong>Ber <\/strong>(Ziziphus mauritiana).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The protected area of the forest is home to the<strong> jungle cat, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Indian wolf,<\/strong> striped hyena, golden jackal, Bengal fox, and dhole, along with more than 120 bird species.<\/li>\n<li>It was selected under the \u2018<strong>Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetah in India\u2019. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A total of <strong>20 cheetahs were introduced <\/strong>in Kuno National Park (NP), eight from Namibia in September 2022, followed by 12 more from South Africa in February 2023 under the Cheetah Project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/first-india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-at-kuno-national-park-in-madhya-pradesh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/first-india-born-cheetah-gives-birth-to-five-cubs-at-kuno-national-park-in-madhya-pradesh\/<\/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>With reference to the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), recently seen in the news, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>India<\/li>\n<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above countries are members of CSC?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"272\"\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_28_272\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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All four                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 7th National Security Adviser level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave\u00a0 was held in New Delhi recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>regional security grouping <\/strong>comprising<strong> India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The CSC\u2019s core objective is to <strong>promote regional security<\/strong> by addressing transnational threats and challenges of common concern to the member states.<\/li>\n<li>CSC <strong>brings together National Security Advisors (NSAs) and Deputy NSAs <\/strong>of the member countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The CSC, <strong>initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, <\/strong>evolved out of trilateral meetings between NSAs and Deputy NSAs from <strong>India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, <\/strong>starting in <strong>2011<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It came to a <strong>standstill after 2014 <\/strong>due to rising tensions between India and the Maldives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After its revival and rebranding as the CSC in 2020,<\/strong> <strong>Mauritius joined<\/strong> the CSC in 2022, while <strong>Bangladesh joined<\/strong> in 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More recently, Seychelles <\/strong>has <strong>become the sixth membe<\/strong>r of the CSC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cooperation under the conclave <strong>focuses on five pillars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maritime safety <\/strong>and security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countering terrorism <\/strong>and radicalisation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combating trafficking <\/strong>and transnational organised crime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyber-security <\/strong>and protection of critical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humanitarian assistance <\/strong>and <strong>disaster relief.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent secretariat: Colombo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/7th-colombo-security-conclave-nsas-meeting-begins-in-new-delhi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/7th-colombo-security-conclave-nsas-meeting-begins-in-new-delhi\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 7th National Security Adviser level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave\u00a0 was held in New Delhi recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>regional security grouping <\/strong>comprising<strong> India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The CSC\u2019s core objective is to <strong>promote regional security<\/strong> by addressing transnational threats and challenges of common concern to the member states.<\/li>\n<li>CSC <strong>brings together National Security Advisors (NSAs) and Deputy NSAs <\/strong>of the member countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The CSC, <strong>initially known as the Trilateral for Maritime Security Cooperation, <\/strong>evolved out of trilateral meetings between NSAs and Deputy NSAs from <strong>India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, <\/strong>starting in <strong>2011<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It came to a <strong>standstill after 2014 <\/strong>due to rising tensions between India and the Maldives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After its revival and rebranding as the CSC in 2020,<\/strong> <strong>Mauritius joined<\/strong> the CSC in 2022, while <strong>Bangladesh joined<\/strong> in 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More recently, Seychelles <\/strong>has <strong>become the sixth membe<\/strong>r of the CSC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cooperation under the conclave <strong>focuses on five pillars:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maritime safety <\/strong>and security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countering terrorism <\/strong>and radicalisation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combating trafficking <\/strong>and transnational organised crime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyber-security <\/strong>and protection of critical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humanitarian assistance <\/strong>and <strong>disaster relief.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permanent secretariat: Colombo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/7th-colombo-security-conclave-nsas-meeting-begins-in-new-delhi\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/7th-colombo-security-conclave-nsas-meeting-begins-in-new-delhi\/<\/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>Consider the following statements regarding Guru Tegh Bahadur:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>He was the ninth of the ten Gurus of the Sikh religion.<\/li>\n<li>He was executed on the orders of Mughal emperor Jahangir.<\/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=\"273\"\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_28_273\"\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_28_273\"\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_28_273\"\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_28_273\"\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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following a car blast near Red Fort recently, the Delhi police have stepped up security near the heritage site, which will host an event to commemorate the 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Guru Tegh Bahadur:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guru Tegh Bahadur (<strong>1621\u20131675<\/strong>) was the <strong>ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>He was <strong>born as Tyaga Ma<\/strong> He was the fifth and the <strong>youngest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He <strong>came to be known<\/strong> by the name <strong>Teg Bahadur (Mighty of The Sword), given to him by Guru Hargobind<\/strong> after he showed his <strong>valour in a battle against the Mughals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1664<\/strong>, Guru Teg Bahadur <strong>succeeded Guru Har Krishan Ji as the ninth Sikh Guru. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>His son, Guru Gobind Singh,<\/strong> became the t<strong>enth Sikh guru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Life and Works:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>He <strong>built the city of Anandpur Sahib <\/strong>(in Rupnagar\/Ropar district, on the edge of Shivalik Hills, near the Sutlej River, in <strong>Punjab<\/strong>). Here the<strong> last two Sikh Gurus lived <\/strong>and where <strong>Guru Gobind Singh<\/strong> Ji<strong> founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He contributed<strong> more than 100 poetic hymns to the Granth Sahib, <\/strong>which cover various topics, such as the nature of God, human attachments, body, mind, dignity, service, etc.<\/li>\n<li>He <strong>resisted the forced conversions of Kashmiri Pandits and non-Muslims to Islam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Martyrdom<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>He was <strong>publicly beheaded in 1675 on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi <\/strong>for refusing to convert to Islam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk <\/strong>marks the <strong>place of his execution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib<\/strong> marks the <strong>place of cremation of his body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He is remembered for giving up his life for freedom of religion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>His martyrdom<\/strong> is<strong> remembered as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur every year on 24 November<\/strong>, according to the Nanakshahi calendar released by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/security-tightened-in-red-fortfor-guru-tegh-bahadur-event\/article70304655.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/security-tightened-in-red-fortfor-guru-tegh-bahadur-event\/article70304655.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following a car blast near Red Fort recently, the Delhi police have stepped up security near the heritage site, which will host an event to commemorate the 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Guru Tegh Bahadur:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guru Tegh Bahadur (<strong>1621\u20131675<\/strong>) was the <strong>ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>He was <strong>born as Tyaga Ma<\/strong> He was the fifth and the <strong>youngest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He <strong>came to be known<\/strong> by the name <strong>Teg Bahadur (Mighty of The Sword), given to him by Guru Hargobind<\/strong> after he showed his <strong>valour in a battle against the Mughals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 1664<\/strong>, Guru Teg Bahadur <strong>succeeded Guru Har Krishan Ji as the ninth Sikh Guru. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>His son, Guru Gobind Singh,<\/strong> became the t<strong>enth Sikh guru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Life and Works:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>He <strong>built the city of Anandpur Sahib <\/strong>(in Rupnagar\/Ropar district, on the edge of Shivalik Hills, near the Sutlej River, in <strong>Punjab<\/strong>). Here the<strong> last two Sikh Gurus lived <\/strong>and where <strong>Guru Gobind Singh<\/strong> Ji<strong> founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He contributed<strong> more than 100 poetic hymns to the Granth Sahib, <\/strong>which cover various topics, such as the nature of God, human attachments, body, mind, dignity, service, etc.<\/li>\n<li>He <strong>resisted the forced conversions of Kashmiri Pandits and non-Muslims to Islam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Martyrdom<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>He was <strong>publicly beheaded in 1675 on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi <\/strong>for refusing to convert to Islam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk <\/strong>marks the <strong>place of his execution.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib<\/strong> marks the <strong>place of cremation of his body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>He is remembered for giving up his life for freedom of religion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>His martyrdom<\/strong> is<strong> remembered as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur every year on 24 November<\/strong>, according to the Nanakshahi calendar released by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 2003.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/security-tightened-in-red-fortfor-guru-tegh-bahadur-event\/article70304655.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/security-tightened-in-red-fortfor-guru-tegh-bahadur-event\/article70304655.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>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>The West Seti Hydropower Project, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"274\"\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_28_274\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bhutan                                            <\/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_28_274\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Bangladesh                                            <\/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_28_274\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Myanmar                                            <\/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_28_274\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Nepal                                            <\/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>Nepal has extended the date for survey license for West Seti Hydropower Project being developed by NHPC and approved to work for a direct agreement for another by SJVN with an aim to facilitate Indian power companies to execute projects in the Himalayan nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About West Seti Hydropower Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is planned to be developed as a <strong>750 MW<\/strong> hydroelectric storage project on the <strong>Seti River (a tributary of the Karnali River) in Nepal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike typical run-of-river projects that generate power only based on river flow, West Seti is <strong>designed as a storage hydropower project with a large reservoir. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>allows water to be accumulated <\/strong>during the monsoon wet season and enables steady <strong>electricity generation throughout the year,<\/strong> including the dry months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The project is being <strong>developed by India\u2019s National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (NHPC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Infrastructure Includes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A 195-meter-high <strong>concrete-faced rockfill dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A reservoir approximately 25 kilometers long, inundating parts of the river valley and surrounding forests.<\/li>\n<li>The power distribution infrastructure will include a <strong>power station<\/strong> and a <strong>transmission line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Annual Energy Generation: Approximately 3,636 GWh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership and Development Model<\/strong>: <strong>Public-Private Partnership led by NHPC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Purchase Agreement: Nepal receives 21.9 percent free electricity<\/strong> from West Seti; the <strong>remainder exported via Power Trade Corporation India Limited.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nepal-facilitates-help-for-hydropower-projects-by-indian-companies\/article70302569.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nepal-facilitates-help-for-hydropower-projects-by-indian-companies\/article70302569.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nepal has extended the date for survey license for West Seti Hydropower Project being developed by NHPC and approved to work for a direct agreement for another by SJVN with an aim to facilitate Indian power companies to execute projects in the Himalayan nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About West Seti Hydropower Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is planned to be developed as a <strong>750 MW<\/strong> hydroelectric storage project on the <strong>Seti River (a tributary of the Karnali River) in Nepal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike typical run-of-river projects that generate power only based on river flow, West Seti is <strong>designed as a storage hydropower project with a large reservoir. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>allows water to be accumulated <\/strong>during the monsoon wet season and enables steady <strong>electricity generation throughout the year,<\/strong> including the dry months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The project is being <strong>developed by India\u2019s National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (NHPC).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Infrastructure Includes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A 195-meter-high <strong>concrete-faced rockfill dam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A reservoir approximately 25 kilometers long, inundating parts of the river valley and surrounding forests.<\/li>\n<li>The power distribution infrastructure will include a <strong>power station<\/strong> and a <strong>transmission line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Annual Energy Generation: Approximately 3,636 GWh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ownership and Development Model<\/strong>: <strong>Public-Private Partnership led by NHPC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Purchase Agreement: Nepal receives 21.9 percent free electricity<\/strong> from West Seti; the <strong>remainder exported via Power Trade Corporation India Limited.<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nepal-facilitates-help-for-hydropower-projects-by-indian-companies\/article70302569.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nepal-facilitates-help-for-hydropower-projects-by-indian-companies\/article70302569.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements about the Javelin Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a man-portable, anti-tank guided missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by Israel.<\/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=\"275\"\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_28_275\"\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_28_275\"\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_28_275\"\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_28_275\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. State Department recently approved a possible sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated total cost of $92.8 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Javelin Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>American-made, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed and <strong>produced jointly by <\/strong>American defence majors <strong>Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>designed to defeat heavily armored vehicles <\/strong>such as <strong>main battle tanks a<\/strong>nd lighter-skinned military vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>The weapon also has capability against <strong>other target types<\/strong> like <strong>fortifications, bunkers, and helicopters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It first entered service with the U.S. military in 1996.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has an <strong>effective range of 2.5 km,<\/strong> with <strong>newer models reportedly capable of<\/strong> reaching up to <strong>4 kilometers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Weight: 5.11 kg<\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>employed from confined spaces<\/strong> due to its <strong>soft-launch mechanism.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uses <strong>\u201cfire-and-forget\u201d technology<\/strong> to guide itself to the target without external commands or target designation.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> imaging-infrared seeker enables independent homing once fired<\/strong>, <strong>allowing operators to take cover immediately.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile can engage targets using <strong>either a direct or top-attack mode,<\/strong> with the <strong>latter designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the thinner armor on the tops of tanks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead <\/strong>is designed to defeat explosive reactive armour, which is increasingly common on contemporary main battle tanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-approves-928-million-deal-to-supply-javelin-missiles-excalibur-projectiles-to-india\/article70301785.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-approves-928-million-deal-to-supply-javelin-missiles-excalibur-projectiles-to-india\/article70301785.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. State Department recently approved a possible sale of Javelin missiles and Excalibur projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated total cost of $92.8 million.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Javelin Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>American-made, man-portable, anti-tank guided missile. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed and <strong>produced jointly by <\/strong>American defence majors <strong>Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>designed to defeat heavily armored vehicles <\/strong>such as <strong>main battle tanks a<\/strong>nd lighter-skinned military vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>The weapon also has capability against <strong>other target types<\/strong> like <strong>fortifications, bunkers, and helicopters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It first entered service with the U.S. military in 1996.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has an <strong>effective range of 2.5 km,<\/strong> with <strong>newer models reportedly capable of<\/strong> reaching up to <strong>4 kilometers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Weight: 5.11 kg<\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>employed from confined spaces<\/strong> due to its <strong>soft-launch mechanism.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It uses <strong>\u201cfire-and-forget\u201d technology<\/strong> to guide itself to the target without external commands or target designation.<\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> imaging-infrared seeker enables independent homing once fired<\/strong>, <strong>allowing operators to take cover immediately.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile can engage targets using <strong>either a direct or top-attack mode,<\/strong> with the <strong>latter designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the thinner armor on the tops of tanks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead <\/strong>is designed to defeat explosive reactive armour, which is increasingly common on contemporary main battle tanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-approves-928-million-deal-to-supply-javelin-missiles-excalibur-projectiles-to-india\/article70301785.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-approves-928-million-deal-to-supply-javelin-missiles-excalibur-projectiles-to-india\/article70301785.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n        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<span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Meerut Bugle:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a brass wind instrument commonly used in drills of armed forces.<\/li>\n<li>It has received a Geographical indication Tag.<\/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=\"276\"\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_28_276\"\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_28_276\"\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_28_276\"\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_28_276\"\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 Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>brass wind<\/strong> <strong>instrument common<\/strong> with the drills <strong>of armed forces<\/strong> and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to signal the start of <strong>movements or events<\/strong>, carries a deep historical imprint.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Meerut\u2019s association with bugle-making dates back to the late <strong>19th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bugle\u2019s story is closely linked to the development of <strong>India\u2019s military traditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How a Bugle is made?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The making of a bugle is <strong>entirely manual.<\/strong> A <strong>brass sheet<\/strong> is cut and hammered into shape using a specialised die.<\/li>\n<li>The sheet is moulded and processed through several stages to achieve a smooth finish, and finally fitted with a mouthpiece.<\/li>\n<li>Types of bugles are manufactured\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copper bugle<\/strong>: the highest in demand across India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold-finish bugle:<\/strong> featuring a polished gold-like surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver-finish bugle<\/strong>: Produced on request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/19\/meerut-bugle-commonly-used-in-military-parades-earns-gi-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/19\/meerut-bugle-commonly-used-in-military-parades-earns-gi-tag\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/19\/meerut-bugle-commonly-used-in-military-parades-earns-gi-tag<\/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 Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>brass wind<\/strong> <strong>instrument common<\/strong> with the drills <strong>of armed forces<\/strong> and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades.<\/li>\n<li>It is used to signal the start of <strong>movements or events<\/strong>, carries a deep historical imprint.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Meerut\u2019s association with bugle-making dates back to the late <strong>19th century.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bugle\u2019s story is closely linked to the development of <strong>India\u2019s military traditions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How a Bugle is made?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The making of a bugle is <strong>entirely manual.<\/strong> A <strong>brass sheet<\/strong> is cut and hammered into shape using a specialised die.<\/li>\n<li>The sheet is moulded and processed through several stages to achieve a smooth finish, and finally fitted with a mouthpiece.<\/li>\n<li>Types of bugles are manufactured\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copper bugle<\/strong>: the highest in demand across India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold-finish bugle:<\/strong> featuring a polished gold-like surface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver-finish bugle<\/strong>: Produced on request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/19\/meerut-bugle-commonly-used-in-military-parades-earns-gi-tag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2025\/Nov\/19\/meerut-bugle-commonly-used-in-military-parades-earns-gi-tag\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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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>Global Methane Status Report, recently in news, is produced by:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"277\"\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_28_277\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. World Bank and Climate and Clean Air Coalition                                            <\/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_28_277\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Climate and Clean Air Coalition and World Economic Forum                                            <\/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_28_277\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. World Economic Forum and G20                                            <\/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_28_277\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The recent Global Methane Status Report 2025 warns that crop-residue burning turning India into global methane hotspot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is produced by <strong>UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition<\/strong> (CCAC).<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>updates on global progress on methane mitigation<\/strong> and the remaining work needed to achieve the\u202f<strong>Global Methane Pledge.<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The recent Global Methane Status Report 2025 warns that crop-residue burning turning India into global methane hotspot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is produced by <strong>UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition<\/strong> (CCAC).<\/li>\n<li>It provides <strong>updates on global progress on methane mitigation<\/strong> and the remaining work needed to achieve the\u202f<strong>Global Methane Pledge.<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/crop-residue-burning-turning-india-into-global-methane-hotspot-un-report-warns<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding SARAL SIMS:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is designed to simplify the process of registration for imports of small consignments under the Steel Import Monitoring System.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of\u00a0Steel.<\/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=\"278\"\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_28_278\"\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_28_278\"\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_28_278\"\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_28_278\"\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>\u00a0Recently, the Ministry of\u00a0Steel\u00a0has introduced a simplified registration facility called \u2018SARAL SIMS\u2019 under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), effective from November 21.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is new system designed to <strong>simplify the process of registration for imports<\/strong> of small consignments under the <strong>Steel Import Monitoring System<\/strong> (SIMS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It is designed to <strong>ease the procedural burden<\/strong> associated with importing small quantities and export-oriented shipments through frameworks like <strong>Advance Authorization, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Export-Oriented Units (EOUs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of SARAL SIMS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will apply <strong>to steel and iron items<\/strong> falling under Chapters 72, 73, and 86 of the <strong>Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System), 2022<\/strong> classification system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified Registration:<\/strong> Importers need to <strong>make a single annual declaration<\/strong> of their intended import quantity and <strong>receive a SARAL SIMS number<\/strong> for multiple consignments throughout the financial year.<\/li>\n<li>It eliminates the earlier requirement to generate a new SIMS number for every shipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Return:<\/strong> Importers must file an annual return by April 30 detailing actual imports made against SARAL SIMS registrations.<\/li>\n<li>The importer can avail the <strong>facility of SARAL SIMS for-<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SARAL SIMS for small imports:<\/strong> Allows consignments <strong>up to 10 tonnes <\/strong>with an annual cap of 500 tonnes for FY 2025-26, increasing to <strong>1000 tonnes<\/strong> from FY 2026-27.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SARAL SIMS for export purposes:<\/strong> Covers imports under <strong>Advance Authorization<\/strong>, SEZ, and EOU routes without any quantity limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033<\/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>\u00a0Recently, the Ministry of\u00a0Steel\u00a0has introduced a simplified registration facility called \u2018SARAL SIMS\u2019 under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), effective from November 21.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is new system designed to <strong>simplify the process of registration for imports<\/strong> of small consignments under the <strong>Steel Import Monitoring System<\/strong> (SIMS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It is designed to <strong>ease the procedural burden<\/strong> associated with importing small quantities and export-oriented shipments through frameworks like <strong>Advance Authorization, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Export-Oriented Units (EOUs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of SARAL SIMS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will apply <strong>to steel and iron items<\/strong> falling under Chapters 72, 73, and 86 of the <strong>Indian Trade Classification (Harmonized System), 2022<\/strong> classification system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified Registration:<\/strong> Importers need to <strong>make a single annual declaration<\/strong> of their intended import quantity and <strong>receive a SARAL SIMS number<\/strong> for multiple consignments throughout the financial year.<\/li>\n<li>It eliminates the earlier requirement to generate a new SIMS number for every shipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Return:<\/strong> Importers must file an annual return by April 30 detailing actual imports made against SARAL SIMS registrations.<\/li>\n<li>The importer can avail the <strong>facility of SARAL SIMS for-<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SARAL SIMS for small imports:<\/strong> Allows consignments <strong>up to 10 tonnes <\/strong>with an annual cap of 500 tonnes for FY 2025-26, increasing to <strong>1000 tonnes<\/strong> from FY 2026-27.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SARAL SIMS for export purposes:<\/strong> Covers imports under <strong>Advance Authorization<\/strong>, SEZ, and EOU routes without any quantity limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192033<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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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 Acanthosis Nigricans, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a skin condition characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is caused due to fungal infection.<\/li>\n<li>It can be treated by using laser therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"279\"\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_28_279\"\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_28_279\"\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_28_279\"\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_28_279\"\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>Acanthosis Nigricans identification in early stages gives both children and adults a chance to detect prediabetes or diabetes before any major complications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>skin condition<\/strong> characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causes:<\/strong> It can be <strong>obesity, insulin resistance<\/strong>, <strong>metabolic syndrome<\/strong>, diabetes mellitus and extremely rarely, in melanomas, stomach or liver malignancies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can manifest <strong>in skin folds and creases<\/strong> such as behind the neck, underarms, under the breasts, the groin, even the elbows or behind the knees as dark, thick, <strong>rough or velvety skin patches. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The skin changes associated with <strong>this condition<\/strong> <strong>develop gradually<\/strong> over the course several months.<\/li>\n<li>The affected skin may sometimes be <strong>itchy or emit a foul odour<\/strong> along with hyperpigmentation.<\/li>\n<li>If it is associated with <strong>insulin resistance<\/strong>, the <strong>darkening often progresses fast.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment for<\/strong> <strong>Acanthosis Nigricans:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It depends on the cause of <strong>Acanthosis Nigricans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If it is due to an underlying condition, such as <strong>diabetes or a hormonal condition<\/strong>, treating the condition will treat the skin problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescription creams<\/strong> to lighten the area.<\/li>\n<li>Even laser therapy or\u00a0dermabrasion\u00a0is preferred to reduce thickness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/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>Acanthosis Nigricans identification in early stages gives both children and adults a chance to detect prediabetes or diabetes before any major complications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>skin condition<\/strong> characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Causes:<\/strong> It can be <strong>obesity, insulin resistance<\/strong>, <strong>metabolic syndrome<\/strong>, diabetes mellitus and extremely rarely, in melanomas, stomach or liver malignancies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can manifest <strong>in skin folds and creases<\/strong> such as behind the neck, underarms, under the breasts, the groin, even the elbows or behind the knees as dark, thick, <strong>rough or velvety skin patches. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The skin changes associated with <strong>this condition<\/strong> <strong>develop gradually<\/strong> over the course several months.<\/li>\n<li>The affected skin may sometimes be <strong>itchy or emit a foul odour<\/strong> along with hyperpigmentation.<\/li>\n<li>If it is associated with <strong>insulin resistance<\/strong>, the <strong>darkening often progresses fast.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment for<\/strong> <strong>Acanthosis Nigricans:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It depends on the cause of <strong>Acanthosis Nigricans<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If it is due to an underlying condition, such as <strong>diabetes or a hormonal condition<\/strong>, treating the condition will treat the skin problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescription creams<\/strong> to lighten the area.<\/li>\n<li>Even laser therapy or\u00a0dermabrasion\u00a0is preferred to reduce thickness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" 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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>Protidricerus albocapitatus, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"280\"\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_28_280\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Owlfly                                            <\/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_28_280\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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