{"id":56951,"date":"2025-07-26T18:14:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T12:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=56951"},"modified":"2025-07-26T18:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T12:44:35","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-26-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-26-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 26 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_29\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 22 November 2025<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Sagar Kavach, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an annual coastal security drill.<\/li>\n<li>It is led by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).<\/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=\"281\"\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_29_281\"\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_29_281\"\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_29_281\"\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_29_281\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02\/25 along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sagar Kavach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>biannual coastal security drill led by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)<\/strong> that tests and improves coastal security mechanisms against asymmetric threats.<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of <strong>central and state agencies, <\/strong>including the <strong>Indian Navy, State Police, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, <\/strong>, are part of this exercise.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise aims to <strong>assess the preparedness of all participating agencies in handling coastal security emergencies<\/strong>, preventing attacks on vital coastal installations, and further strengthening the multi-layered Coastal Security Network.<\/li>\n<li>During the exercise, security <strong>forces are split into a &#8220;Red team&#8221;<\/strong> that <strong>simulates infiltrators <\/strong>and a &#8220;<strong>Blue Team<\/strong>&#8221; that <strong>detects and neutralises them<\/strong>, assessing inter-agency coordination and response times.<\/li>\n<li>The key activities of the Sagar Kavach drill generally include heightened surveillance, boat patrols, vehicle checks, and simulated attacks on vital installations to strengthen the country&#8217;s coastal security framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognizing the pivotal role of fishermen<\/strong> in coastal security, the exercise emphasizes the need for their active involvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fishermen are urged to promptly report any unknown vessels <\/strong>operating in proximity to the coast <strong>to the ICG.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/national\/general-news\/icg-conducts-two-day-coastal-security-exercise-sagar-kavach-along-maharashtra-goa-coastline20251122062000\/?amp=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/national\/general-news\/icg-conducts-two-day-coastal-security-exercise-sagar-kavach-along-maharashtra-goa-coastline20251122062000\/?amp=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the comprehensive Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02\/25 along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sagar Kavach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>biannual coastal security drill led by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)<\/strong> that tests and improves coastal security mechanisms against asymmetric threats.<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of <strong>central and state agencies, <\/strong>including the <strong>Indian Navy, State Police, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, <\/strong>, are part of this exercise.<\/li>\n<li>The exercise aims to <strong>assess the preparedness of all participating agencies in handling coastal security emergencies<\/strong>, preventing attacks on vital coastal installations, and further strengthening the multi-layered Coastal Security Network.<\/li>\n<li>During the exercise, security <strong>forces are split into a &#8220;Red team&#8221;<\/strong> that <strong>simulates infiltrators <\/strong>and a &#8220;<strong>Blue Team<\/strong>&#8221; that <strong>detects and neutralises them<\/strong>, assessing inter-agency coordination and response times.<\/li>\n<li>The key activities of the Sagar Kavach drill generally include heightened surveillance, boat patrols, vehicle checks, and simulated attacks on vital installations to strengthen the country&#8217;s coastal security framework.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognizing the pivotal role of fishermen<\/strong> in coastal security, the exercise emphasizes the need for their active involvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fishermen are urged to promptly report any unknown vessels <\/strong>operating in proximity to the coast <strong>to the ICG.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/national\/general-news\/icg-conducts-two-day-coastal-security-exercise-sagar-kavach-along-maharashtra-goa-coastline20251122062000\/?amp=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/national\/general-news\/icg-conducts-two-day-coastal-security-exercise-sagar-kavach-along-maharashtra-goa-coastline20251122062000\/?amp=1<\/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>With reference to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a statutory body established for the development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.<\/li>\n<li>It takes up techno-economic feasibility studies and prepares proposals for the declaration of other waterways as National Waterways.<\/li>\n<li>It advises the Central Government on matters related to inland water transport (IWT) and assists States in the development of the IWT sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"282\"\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_29_282\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) recently signed a series of major agreements valued at about \u20b93,000 crore to boost cargo movement, passenger transport and river-based tourism in the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> established under the <strong>Inland Waterways Authority of India Act (IWAI), 1985.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It came into existence on 27th October 1986 for the <strong>development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Authority primarily<strong> undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure on national waterways <\/strong>through grants received from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/li>\n<li>It also takes up<strong> techno-economic feasibility studies<\/strong> and <strong>prepares proposals for the declaration of other waterways as National Waterways. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>advises the Central Government <\/strong>on matters related to IWT and <strong>assists States in the development of the IWT sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Authority also has its regional offices at Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Kochi and sub-offices at Allahabad, Varanasi, Farakka, Sahibganj, Haldia, Swroopganj, Hemnagar, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Silchar, Kollam, Bhubaneshwar, and Vijayawada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iwai-inks-mous-worth-%E2%82%B93000-crore-to-boost-inland-waterways-and-logistics-in-northeast\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iwai-inks-mous-worth-%E2%82%B93000-crore-to-boost-inland-waterways-and-logistics-in-northeast\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) recently signed a series of major agreements valued at about \u20b93,000 crore to boost cargo movement, passenger transport and river-based tourism in the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>statutory body<\/strong> established under the <strong>Inland Waterways Authority of India Act (IWAI), 1985.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It came into existence on 27th October 1986 for the <strong>development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Authority primarily<strong> undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure on national waterways <\/strong>through grants received from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/li>\n<li>It also takes up<strong> techno-economic feasibility studies<\/strong> and <strong>prepares proposals for the declaration of other waterways as National Waterways. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>advises the Central Government <\/strong>on matters related to IWT and <strong>assists States in the development of the IWT sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Authority also has its regional offices at Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Kochi and sub-offices at Allahabad, Varanasi, Farakka, Sahibganj, Haldia, Swroopganj, Hemnagar, Dibrugarh, Dhubri, Silchar, Kollam, Bhubaneshwar, and Vijayawada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iwai-inks-mous-worth-%E2%82%B93000-crore-to-boost-inland-waterways-and-logistics-in-northeast\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iwai-inks-mous-worth-%E2%82%B93000-crore-to-boost-inland-waterways-and-logistics-in-northeast\/<\/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>Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"295\"\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_29_295\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bihar                                            <\/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_29_295\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Karnataka                                            <\/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_29_295\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Assam                                            <\/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_29_295\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Chhattisgarh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\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>Poachers have killed two bison recently at the Chilfi East Range of the Bhoramdev Sanctuary at Kawardha in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Kawardha district of <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was notified in the year 2001.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the larger <strong>Maikal range of the Satpura hills<\/strong>, which is known for its unique ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Kanha-Achanakmar Corridor,<\/strong> which <strong>connects Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Named after the famous <strong>Bhoramdeo Temple situated nearby,<\/strong> the sanctuary covers an area of approximately 352 sq.km.\n<ul>\n<li>Bhoramdeo Temple, an<strong> ancient temple<\/strong> complex dating back to the <strong>7th to 11th centuries, <\/strong>was <strong>built by the Nagvanshi dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is dedicated to <strong>Lord Shiva<\/strong> and is often referred to as the <strong>\u201cKhajuraho of Chhattisgarh,\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary\u2019s terrain is characterized by undulating hills, dense forests, and numerous streams.<\/li>\n<li>The region surrounding Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by various<strong> tribal communities, <\/strong>including the <strong>Baiga, Gond, <\/strong>and <strong>Kanwar tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: This wildlife sanctuary is the origin of the <strong>Fen and Sankari rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary\u2019s diverse ecosystem includes t<strong>ropical moist and dry deciduous forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Lush forests of <strong>Saaj, Sal, <\/strong>Tendu, and Nilgiri trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It is home to a variety of wildlife, including <strong>tigers, leopards, sloth bears, <\/strong>and various species of deer and birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/two-bison-hunted-in-kawardha-hunters-laying-electric-current-ccf-reached-kawardha-enn25111905521\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/two-bison-hunted-in-kawardha-hunters-laying-electric-current-ccf-reached-kawardha-enn25111905521<\/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:\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>Poachers have killed two bison recently at the Chilfi East Range of the Bhoramdev Sanctuary at Kawardha in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Kawardha district of <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was notified in the year 2001.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the larger <strong>Maikal range of the Satpura hills<\/strong>, which is known for its unique ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Kanha-Achanakmar Corridor,<\/strong> which <strong>connects Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Named after the famous <strong>Bhoramdeo Temple situated nearby,<\/strong> the sanctuary covers an area of approximately 352 sq.km.\n<ul>\n<li>Bhoramdeo Temple, an<strong> ancient temple<\/strong> complex dating back to the <strong>7th to 11th centuries, <\/strong>was <strong>built by the Nagvanshi dynasty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The temple is dedicated to <strong>Lord Shiva<\/strong> and is often referred to as the <strong>\u201cKhajuraho of Chhattisgarh,\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The sanctuary\u2019s terrain is characterized by undulating hills, dense forests, and numerous streams.<\/li>\n<li>The region surrounding Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is inhabited by various<strong> tribal communities, <\/strong>including the <strong>Baiga, Gond, <\/strong>and <strong>Kanwar tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: This wildlife sanctuary is the origin of the <strong>Fen and Sankari rivers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation<\/strong>: The sanctuary\u2019s diverse ecosystem includes t<strong>ropical moist and dry deciduous forests. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora<\/strong>: Lush forests of <strong>Saaj, Sal, <\/strong>Tendu, and Nilgiri trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna<\/strong>: It is home to a variety of wildlife, including <strong>tigers, leopards, sloth bears, <\/strong>and various species of deer and birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/two-bison-hunted-in-kawardha-hunters-laying-electric-current-ccf-reached-kawardha-enn25111905521\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/two-bison-hunted-in-kawardha-hunters-laying-electric-current-ccf-reached-kawardha-enn25111905521<\/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: 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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>Enceladus, recently seen in the news, is a moon of which planet?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"296\"\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_29_296\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Jupiter                                            <\/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_29_296\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Saturn                                            <\/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_29_296\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Uranus                                            <\/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_29_296\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neptune                                            <\/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>Scientists analyzing NASA Cassini data recently identified previously unknown organic compounds in ice particles emitted from Saturn&#8217;s moon Enceladus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Enceladus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>second nearest of the major regular moons of Saturn<\/strong> and the <strong>brightest of all <\/strong>its moons.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Saturn&#8217;s sixth-largest moon. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in 1789 by the English astronomer William Herschel and <strong>named for one of the Giants (Gigantes) of Greek mythology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It measures about <strong>500 km in diameter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>orbits <\/strong>Saturn in a prograde, <strong>nearly circular path<\/strong> at a mean distance of 238,020 km.<\/li>\n<li>Enceladus is <strong>tidally locked with Satur<\/strong>n, keeping the same face toward the planet.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>continually spews out a concoction of water<\/strong> and simple <strong>organic chemicals into space.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>surface<\/strong>, which<strong> reflects essentially all of the light that strikes it<\/strong> (compared with about 7 percent for Earth\u2019s Moon), is basically <strong>smooth <\/strong>but includes cratered and grooved plains.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>surface <\/strong>is <strong>almost pure water ice<\/strong>, with trace amounts of carbon dioxide, ammonia, and light hydrocarbons.<\/li>\n<li>Because Enceladus is coated in clean, highly reflective ice, it has the<strong> brightest surface of any object in our solar system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Like other icy moons that orbit gas giants, it&#8217;s <strong>thought that Enceladus maintains a liquid subsurface ocean<\/strong> <strong>through tidal heating. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the most promising <strong>potential sites in the solar system for hosting life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists believe Enceladus possesses the chemical ingredients needed for life and has hydrothermal vents releasing hot, mineral-rich water into its ocean, the same type of environment that may have spawned Earth\u2019s first living organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacedaily.com\/reports\/Cassini_study_reveals_organic_compounds_from_Enceladus_ocean_plume_999.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.spacedaily.com\/reports\/Cassini_study_reveals_organic_compounds_from_Enceladus_ocean_plume_999.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists analyzing NASA Cassini data recently identified previously unknown organic compounds in ice particles emitted from Saturn&#8217;s moon Enceladus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Enceladus:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>second nearest of the major regular moons of Saturn<\/strong> and the <strong>brightest of all <\/strong>its moons.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Saturn&#8217;s sixth-largest moon. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in 1789 by the English astronomer William Herschel and <strong>named for one of the Giants (Gigantes) of Greek mythology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It measures about <strong>500 km in diameter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>orbits <\/strong>Saturn in a prograde, <strong>nearly circular path<\/strong> at a mean distance of 238,020 km.<\/li>\n<li>Enceladus is <strong>tidally locked with Satur<\/strong>n, keeping the same face toward the planet.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>continually spews out a concoction of water<\/strong> and simple <strong>organic chemicals into space.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>surface<\/strong>, which<strong> reflects essentially all of the light that strikes it<\/strong> (compared with about 7 percent for Earth\u2019s Moon), is basically <strong>smooth <\/strong>but includes cratered and grooved plains.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>surface <\/strong>is <strong>almost pure water ice<\/strong>, with trace amounts of carbon dioxide, ammonia, and light hydrocarbons.<\/li>\n<li>Because Enceladus is coated in clean, highly reflective ice, it has the<strong> brightest surface of any object in our solar system.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Like other icy moons that orbit gas giants, it&#8217;s <strong>thought that Enceladus maintains a liquid subsurface ocean<\/strong> <strong>through tidal heating. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is one of the most promising <strong>potential sites in the solar system for hosting life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists believe Enceladus possesses the chemical ingredients needed for life and has hydrothermal vents releasing hot, mineral-rich water into its ocean, the same type of environment that may have spawned Earth\u2019s first living organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which of the following best expresses the Doctrine of Clean Hands?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"297\"\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_29_297\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a) Let the punishment fit the crime                                            <\/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_29_297\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b) Ignorance of the law is no excuse                                            <\/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_29_297\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c) He who seeks equity must do equity                                            <\/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_29_297\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d) Justice delayed is justice denied                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently ruled that the principle of \u201cclean hands\u201d cannot be invoked to deny relief to a petitioner who has successfully proved cruelty, merely based on unsubstantiated counter-allegations by the respondent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Doctrine of Clean Hands:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Doctrine of Clean Hands emphasises that <strong>those seeking justice must not engage in dishonest practices,<\/strong> ensuring that <strong>litigants approach the court with full transparency and integrity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an equitable principle that <strong>prevents a party from receiving relief <\/strong>or asserting a defense<strong> if they have acted unfairly or in bad faith<\/strong> concerning the very matter before the court.<\/li>\n<li>Essentially, <strong>a party seeking an equitable remedy must themselves have &#8220;clean hands&#8221; regarding the dispute <\/strong>to be granted relief.<\/li>\n<li>Simply put, the doctrine requires that <strong>\u201cHe who seeks equity must do equity.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The doctrine has its<strong> roots in the English Court of Chancery, which administered equity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Hands Doctrine in Indian Jurisprudence:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In Indian jurisprudence, the <strong>Supreme Court <\/strong>of India has <strong>consistently emphasized <\/strong>that litigants must approach the court with<strong> \u201cclean hands,\u201d<\/strong> meaning full and honest disclosure of all material facts relevant to the case.<\/li>\n<li>It would be trite that <strong>suppression of material facts implies disclosure of those facts which are essential to the decision-making process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If such material facts are suppressed,<\/strong> the Courts have held that the same <strong>amounts to fraud on the court, misrepresentation<\/strong>, or abuse of process of law.<\/li>\n<li>Such conduct <strong>disentitles the litigant to any relief, <\/strong>whether interim or final, and may <strong>attract exemplary costs, dismissal <\/strong>of proceedings, or even <strong>contempt actions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The court has described this as a<strong> fundamental requirement <\/strong>for invoking equitable jurisdiction, <strong>particularly in writ petitions under Article 226 <\/strong>or<strong> special leave petitions under Article 136.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawtrend.in\/clean-hands-doctrine-cant-deny-relief-if-cruelty-proven-unsubstantiated-allegations-amount-to-mental-cruelty-delhi-hc-grants-divorce\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/lawtrend.in\/clean-hands-doctrine-cant-deny-relief-if-cruelty-proven-unsubstantiated-allegations-amount-to-mental-cruelty-delhi-hc-grants-divorce\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court recently ruled that the principle of \u201cclean hands\u201d cannot be invoked to deny relief to a petitioner who has successfully proved cruelty, merely based on unsubstantiated counter-allegations by the respondent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Doctrine of Clean Hands:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Doctrine of Clean Hands emphasises that <strong>those seeking justice must not engage in dishonest practices,<\/strong> ensuring that <strong>litigants approach the court with full transparency and integrity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an equitable principle that <strong>prevents a party from receiving relief <\/strong>or asserting a defense<strong> if they have acted unfairly or in bad faith<\/strong> concerning the very matter before the court.<\/li>\n<li>Essentially, <strong>a party seeking an equitable remedy must themselves have &#8220;clean hands&#8221; regarding the dispute <\/strong>to be granted relief.<\/li>\n<li>Simply put, the doctrine requires that <strong>\u201cHe who seeks equity must do equity.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The doctrine has its<strong> roots in the English Court of Chancery, which administered equity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Hands Doctrine in Indian Jurisprudence:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>In Indian jurisprudence, the <strong>Supreme Court <\/strong>of India has <strong>consistently emphasized <\/strong>that litigants must approach the court with<strong> \u201cclean hands,\u201d<\/strong> meaning full and honest disclosure of all material facts relevant to the case.<\/li>\n<li>It would be trite that <strong>suppression of material facts implies disclosure of those facts which are essential to the decision-making process.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If such material facts are suppressed,<\/strong> the Courts have held that the same <strong>amounts to fraud on the court, misrepresentation<\/strong>, or abuse of process of law.<\/li>\n<li>Such conduct <strong>disentitles the litigant to any relief, <\/strong>whether interim or final, and may <strong>attract exemplary costs, dismissal <\/strong>of proceedings, or even <strong>contempt actions. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The court has described this as a<strong> fundamental requirement <\/strong>for invoking equitable jurisdiction, <strong>particularly in writ petitions under Article 226 <\/strong>or<strong> special leave petitions under Article 136.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawtrend.in\/clean-hands-doctrine-cant-deny-relief-if-cruelty-proven-unsubstantiated-allegations-amount-to-mental-cruelty-delhi-hc-grants-divorce\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/lawtrend.in\/clean-hands-doctrine-cant-deny-relief-if-cruelty-proven-unsubstantiated-allegations-amount-to-mental-cruelty-delhi-hc-grants-divorce\/<\/a><\/p>\n     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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Joint Crediting Mechanism:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Japanese initiative aims to facilitate diffusion of leading decarbonizing technologies to partner countries.<\/li>\n<li>India is not a partner country of this initiative.<\/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=\"286\"\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_29_286\"\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_29_286\"\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_29_286\"\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_29_286\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change participated in the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Partner Countries\u2019 Meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was first <strong>proposed by the Government of Japan<\/strong> and was <strong>officially launched in 2013.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It is a Japanese initiative aims to <strong>facilitate diffusion<\/strong> of <strong>leading decarbonizing technologies<\/strong> and infrastructure through investment by Japanese entities and contributes to sustainable <strong>development of partner countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a <strong>bilateral mechanism<\/strong> which is being implemented in accordance with <strong>Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The JCM contributes to the <strong>achievement of both countries\u2019 NDC<\/strong> (Nationally Determined Contribution) by evaluating Japan\u2019s contributions in a quantitative manner and acquiring the part of credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It operates under the <strong>United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change<\/strong> (UNFCCC).<\/li>\n<li>It complements other existing mechanisms, such as the <strong>Clean Development Mechanism<\/strong> (CDM) and <strong>Joint Implementation<\/strong> (JI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>India is one of the 31<\/strong> <strong>partner countries<\/strong> of the Joint Crediting Mechanism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus Area of Joint Crediting Mechanism:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>mechanism focuses on priority sectors<\/strong> which includes <strong>renewable energy with storage<\/strong>, sustainable aviation fuel, compressed biogas, green hydrogen and green ammonia, and in hard-to-abate sectors.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change participated in the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Partner Countries\u2019 Meeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was first <strong>proposed by the Government of Japan<\/strong> and was <strong>officially launched in 2013.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It is a Japanese initiative aims to <strong>facilitate diffusion<\/strong> of <strong>leading decarbonizing technologies<\/strong> and infrastructure through investment by Japanese entities and contributes to sustainable <strong>development of partner countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a <strong>bilateral mechanism<\/strong> which is being implemented in accordance with <strong>Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The JCM contributes to the <strong>achievement of both countries\u2019 NDC<\/strong> (Nationally Determined Contribution) by evaluating Japan\u2019s contributions in a quantitative manner and acquiring the part of credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It operates under the <strong>United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change<\/strong> (UNFCCC).<\/li>\n<li>It complements other existing mechanisms, such as the <strong>Clean Development Mechanism<\/strong> (CDM) and <strong>Joint Implementation<\/strong> (JI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>India is one of the 31<\/strong> <strong>partner countries<\/strong> of the Joint Crediting Mechanism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus Area of Joint Crediting Mechanism:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>mechanism focuses on priority sectors<\/strong> which includes <strong>renewable energy with storage<\/strong>, sustainable aviation fuel, compressed biogas, green hydrogen and green ammonia, and in hard-to-abate sectors.<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191915<\/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 Seychelles:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an archipelagic island country located in the Indian Ocean.<\/li>\n<li>It is composed of two main island groups namely Mah\u00e9 and Coralline islands.<\/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=\"287\"\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_29_287\"\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_29_287\"\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_29_287\"\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_29_287\"\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, Seychelles was included as the sixth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an archipelagic island country located in the <strong>western Indian Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located to <strong>the northeast of Madagascar<\/strong> and <strong>east of mainland Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other major islands near Seychelles include <strong>Comoros and Mauritius<\/strong> to the south, and <strong>Maldives to the east.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of an <strong>archipelago of 115 islands<\/strong> (only 8 are permanently inhabited).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Seychelles<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is composed of <strong>two main island groups<\/strong>: the <strong>Mah\u00e9 group<\/strong> which is mountainous granitic islands and a second group are <strong>coralline islands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahe Group is volcanic<\/strong> with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; <strong>sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest point in Seychelles is <strong>Morne Seychellois.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate is tropical oceanic, with little temperature variation during the year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Victoria<\/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:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr<\/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, Seychelles was included as the sixth member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an archipelagic island country located in the <strong>western Indian Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located to <strong>the northeast of Madagascar<\/strong> and <strong>east of mainland Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Other major islands near Seychelles include <strong>Comoros and Mauritius<\/strong> to the south, and <strong>Maldives to the east.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It consists of an <strong>archipelago of 115 islands<\/strong> (only 8 are permanently inhabited).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Seychelles<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is composed of <strong>two main island groups<\/strong>: the <strong>Mah\u00e9 group<\/strong> which is mountainous granitic islands and a second group are <strong>coralline islands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahe Group is volcanic<\/strong> with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; <strong>sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> The highest point in Seychelles is <strong>Morne Seychellois.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> The climate is tropical oceanic, with little temperature variation during the year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Victoria<\/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:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/seychelles-is-6th-colombo-security-conclave-member\/articleshow\/125470503.cms?from=mdr<\/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 Pharmacogenomics:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the study of how an individual&#8217;s genetic inheritance affects the body&#8217;s response to drugs.<\/li>\n<li>It is applied in tailoring cancer therapies.<\/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=\"288\"\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_29_288\"\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_29_288\"\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_29_288\"\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_29_288\"\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>Pharmacogenomics transforms drug therapy from a one-size-fits-all approach to precision medicine, tailoring treatments to individual genetic profiles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0the study of how an <strong>individual&#8217;s genetic inheritance<\/strong> affects the <strong>body&#8217;s response to drugs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin of the Word:<\/strong> The term comes from the <strong>words pharmacology<\/strong> and <strong>genomics<\/strong> and is thus the intersection of pharmaceuticals and genetics.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the growing medical areas of\u00a0<strong>genomic medicine\u00a0and\u00a0precision medicine<\/strong>(also called personalized medicine).<\/li>\n<li>This is treatment that\u2019s personalized based on <strong>your genes,<\/strong> <strong>environment and lifestyle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmacogenomics is currently used in:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oncology:<\/strong> Tailoring <strong>cancer therapies<\/strong> based on tumour genetics and patient DNA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardiology:<\/strong> Adjusting <strong>blood thinner dosages based<\/strong> on genetic variants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychiatry:<\/strong> Selecting the <strong>right antidepressant<\/strong> with minimal side effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infectious Diseases:<\/strong> Predicting patient response to antiviral treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Importance of Pharmacogenomics<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improving safety:<\/strong> It <strong>improves drug safety<\/strong>, enhances therapeutic outcomes, and reduces healthcare costs <strong>associated with adverse drug reactions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted drug development:<\/strong> Some conditions are caused by specific changes in a gene. Pharmacogenomics can help researchers discover new medications that directly target the gene change.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pharmacogenomics transforms drug therapy from a one-size-fits-all approach to precision medicine, tailoring treatments to individual genetic profiles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0the study of how an <strong>individual&#8217;s genetic inheritance<\/strong> affects the <strong>body&#8217;s response to drugs. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin of the Word:<\/strong> The term comes from the <strong>words pharmacology<\/strong> and <strong>genomics<\/strong> and is thus the intersection of pharmaceuticals and genetics.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the growing medical areas of\u00a0<strong>genomic medicine\u00a0and\u00a0precision medicine<\/strong>(also called personalized medicine).<\/li>\n<li>This is treatment that\u2019s personalized based on <strong>your genes,<\/strong> <strong>environment and lifestyle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmacogenomics is currently used in:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oncology:<\/strong> Tailoring <strong>cancer therapies<\/strong> based on tumour genetics and patient DNA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardiology:<\/strong> Adjusting <strong>blood thinner dosages based<\/strong> on genetic variants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychiatry:<\/strong> Selecting the <strong>right antidepressant<\/strong> with minimal side effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infectious Diseases:<\/strong> Predicting patient response to antiviral treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Importance of Pharmacogenomics<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improving safety:<\/strong> It <strong>improves drug safety<\/strong>, enhances therapeutic outcomes, and reduces healthcare costs <strong>associated with adverse drug reactions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted drug development:<\/strong> Some conditions are caused by specific changes in a gene. Pharmacogenomics can help researchers discover new medications that directly target the gene change.<\/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.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/pharmacogenomics-reading-genes-to-tailor-prescriptions-for-individuals\/article70282961.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Indian Pond Heron, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a small heron endemic to India.<\/li>\n<li>It acquires maroon hair like plumes during breeding season.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly found in shallow aquatic habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"289\"\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_29_289\"\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_29_289\"\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_29_289\"\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_29_289\"\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>Recent citizen-science data from Visakhapatnam suggests that pond herons and cattle egrets may be undertaking regular seasonal journeys along the East coast, reviving a 30-year-old mystery from Chennai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Pond Heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a <strong>small heron<\/strong> of Old World origins belongs to the <strong>family Ardeidae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>acquires maroon hair like plumes<\/strong> on back and a long occipital crest\u00a0during breeding season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They appear stocky with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>During the breeding\u00a0season<\/strong>, its plumage <strong>exhibits shades of chestnut<\/strong>, while in non-breeding periods, it adopts a more subdued appearance with greyish-brown feathers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It prefers many types of <strong>shallow aquatic habitats<\/strong>, fresh of salt, natural or human made.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> \u00a0It is mainly found in Iran and east to <strong>Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>semi-colonial breeders and <\/strong>sometimes form communal roosts, often in avenue trees over busy urban areas.<\/li>\n<li>They are known for their <strong>solitary and secretive nature<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>They are often <strong>seen standing motionless<\/strong> at the water\u2019s edge, patiently waiting to ambush their prey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> The primary food of these birds includes <strong>crustaceans, aquatic insects<\/strong>, fishes, tadpoles and sometimes leeches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972<\/strong>: Schedule IV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recent citizen-science data from Visakhapatnam suggests that pond herons and cattle egrets may be undertaking regular seasonal journeys along the East coast, reviving a 30-year-old mystery from Chennai.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Pond Heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a <strong>small heron<\/strong> of Old World origins belongs to the <strong>family Ardeidae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>acquires maroon hair like plumes<\/strong> on back and a long occipital crest\u00a0during breeding season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They appear stocky with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>During the breeding\u00a0season<\/strong>, its plumage <strong>exhibits shades of chestnut<\/strong>, while in non-breeding periods, it adopts a more subdued appearance with greyish-brown feathers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It prefers many types of <strong>shallow aquatic habitats<\/strong>, fresh of salt, natural or human made.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> \u00a0It is mainly found in Iran and east to <strong>Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>semi-colonial breeders and <\/strong>sometimes form communal roosts, often in avenue trees over busy urban areas.<\/li>\n<li>They are known for their <strong>solitary and secretive nature<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>They are often <strong>seen standing motionless<\/strong> at the water\u2019s edge, patiently waiting to ambush their prey.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> The primary food of these birds includes <strong>crustaceans, aquatic insects<\/strong>, fishes, tadpoles and sometimes leeches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Least Concern.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972<\/strong>: Schedule IV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/citizen-scientists-track-the-pond-herons-mysterious-night-flights-on-indias-east-coast\/article70274216.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Interstellar Objects:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are celestial bodies that originate outside the solar system.<\/li>\n<li>These objects basically move in an open-ended elliptical orbit.<\/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=\"290\"\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_29_290\"\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_29_290\"\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_29_290\"\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_29_290\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released new images of Comet 3I\/Atlas, an interstellar object that astronomers have determined is billions of years old.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interstellar objects are celestial bodies that <strong>originate outside the solar system<\/strong>, and travel through it.<\/li>\n<li>These objects are <strong>not gravitationally bound to a star. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They can come from other solar systems and be thrown into interstellar space (the area between the stars) due <strong>to collisions<\/strong> or be slingshotted by a planet\u2019s or star\u2019s gravity.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1I\/\u02bbOumuamua(2017),<\/strong> <strong>2I\/Borisov (2019<\/strong>) and <strong>Comet 3I\/Atlas<\/strong> are the recently known interstellar objects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Interstellar Objects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>They originate from outside our solar system, often from other star systems or the interstellar medium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperbolic Orbit:<\/strong> They basically move in an <strong>open-ended hyperbolic orbit<\/strong>, where there is a perihelion point but no aphelion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> These objects move at such great speeds that the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is not able to slow them down enough during their outbound leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Interstellar Objects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insights into other star systems:<\/strong> Interstellar objects can provide clues about the formation and evolution of other star systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding planetary formation:<\/strong> They can help us understand <strong>how planets form<\/strong> and evolve in different environments.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/comet-3i-atlas-interstellar-object-10378224\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/comet-3i-atlas-interstellar-object-10378224\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/comet-3i-atlas-interstellar-object-10378224\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released new images of Comet 3I\/Atlas, an interstellar object that astronomers have determined is billions of years old.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interstellar objects are celestial bodies that <strong>originate outside the solar system<\/strong>, and travel through it.<\/li>\n<li>These objects are <strong>not gravitationally bound to a star. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They can come from other solar systems and be thrown into interstellar space (the area between the stars) due <strong>to collisions<\/strong> or be slingshotted by a planet\u2019s or star\u2019s gravity.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1I\/\u02bbOumuamua(2017),<\/strong> <strong>2I\/Borisov (2019<\/strong>) and <strong>Comet 3I\/Atlas<\/strong> are the recently known interstellar objects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Interstellar Objects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>They originate from outside our solar system, often from other star systems or the interstellar medium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperbolic Orbit:<\/strong> They basically move in an <strong>open-ended hyperbolic orbit<\/strong>, where there is a perihelion point but no aphelion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> These objects move at such great speeds that the Sun\u2019s gravitational pull is not able to slow them down enough during their outbound leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Interstellar Objects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insights into other star systems:<\/strong> Interstellar objects can provide clues about the formation and evolution of other star systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding planetary formation:<\/strong> They can help us understand <strong>how planets form<\/strong> and evolve in different environments.<\/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:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/comet-3i-atlas-interstellar-object-10378224\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/comet-3i-atlas-interstellar-object-10378224\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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