{"id":61003,"date":"2025-08-27T18:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=61003"},"modified":"2025-08-27T18:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:58:09","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-27-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-27-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 27 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. Aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, this daily quiz serves as a revision resource, helping candidates assess their preparation, revise key topics, and stay updated with relevant issues. Whether you are preparing for Prelims or sharpening your revision for Mains, consistent practice with these Daily UPSC Quiz can significantly enhance accuracy, speed, and confidence in solving exam-level questions<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-list-table widefat fixed striped table-view-list quiz\">\n<tbody id=\"the-list\" data-wp-lists=\"list:quiz\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"shortcode column-shortcode\" data-colname=\"Shortcode\">        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_54\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 24 December 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>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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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 among the following best describes Neelus sikkimensis, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"529\"\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_54_529\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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A rare high-altitude medicinal plant.                                            <\/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_54_529\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A new butterfly species.                                            <\/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_54_529\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered \u2018Neelus sikkimensis\u2019, the first of its genus in India, in the high-altitude region of Sikkim.<\/p>\n<p>About Neelus sikkimensis:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of Collembola\u2014tiny, soil-dwelling micro-arthropods.<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered in the high-altitude landscapes of Sikkim.<\/p>\n<p>It marks the first-ever record of the genus Neelus in India.<\/p>\n<p>It brings the total number of known species under this genus worldwide to eight.<\/p>\n<p>It exhibits several distinctive biological characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>Microscopic Size: An extremely small body adapted for life deep within soil and moss.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory Adaptation: A complete absence of eyes, typical of species living in dark, subterranean environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unique Morphology: A specific \u201clabral chaetotaxy\u201d (arrangement of bristles on the mouthparts) that distinguishes it from its global relatives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349<\/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>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered \u2018Neelus sikkimensis\u2019, the first of its genus in India, in the high-altitude region of Sikkim.<\/p>\n<p>About Neelus sikkimensis:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of Collembola\u2014tiny, soil-dwelling micro-arthropods.<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered in the high-altitude landscapes of Sikkim.<\/p>\n<p>It marks the first-ever record of the genus Neelus in India.<\/p>\n<p>It brings the total number of known species under this genus worldwide to eight.<\/p>\n<p>It exhibits several distinctive biological characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>Microscopic Size: An extremely small body adapted for life deep within soil and moss.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory Adaptation: A complete absence of eyes, typical of species living in dark, subterranean environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unique Morphology: A specific \u201clabral chaetotaxy\u201d (arrangement of bristles on the mouthparts) that distinguishes it from its global relatives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/west-bengal\/zoologists-find-new-species-of-tiny-soil-dwelling-insect-in-sikkim-prnt\/cid\/2139349<\/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>What is \u2018AILA\u2019, an AI agent, recently seen in the news, primarily designed to do?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"530\"\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_54_530\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assist in writing research papers.                                            <\/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_54_530\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Automate administrative tasks in research institutes.                                            <\/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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>IIT Delhi researchers recently developed an AI- Agent AILA- Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant.<\/p>\n<p>About AILA (Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant):<\/p>\n<p>It is an AI agent which can independently run complex scientific experiments, analyse results, and make decisions in real time.<\/p>\n<p>It was developed by IIT Delhi researchers in collaboration with scientists from Denmark and Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike earlier AI tools that mainly helped with writing or data analysis, AILA works directly with laboratory instruments.<\/p>\n<p>It can operate real scientific equipment, particularly the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), one of the most delicate and complex instruments used to study materials at the nanoscale.<\/p>\n<p>The agent has helped reduce the time taken to optimize high-resolution AFM imaging from 24 hours to 7\u201310 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>When AILA is instructed to perform an experiment, it writes the necessary code, operates the scientific instrument, collects data, and analyses the results on its own.<\/p>\n<p>The entire scientific workflow, data generation, processing, and interpretation, is automated through AILA.<\/p>\n<p>It performs experiments much like a trained scientist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/<\/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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>IIT Delhi researchers recently developed an AI- Agent AILA- Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant.<\/p>\n<p>About AILA (Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant):<\/p>\n<p>It is an AI agent which can independently run complex scientific experiments, analyse results, and make decisions in real time.<\/p>\n<p>It was developed by IIT Delhi researchers in collaboration with scientists from Denmark and Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike earlier AI tools that mainly helped with writing or data analysis, AILA works directly with laboratory instruments.<\/p>\n<p>It can operate real scientific equipment, particularly the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), one of the most delicate and complex instruments used to study materials at the nanoscale.<\/p>\n<p>The agent has helped reduce the time taken to optimize high-resolution AFM imaging from 24 hours to 7\u201310 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>When AILA is instructed to perform an experiment, it writes the necessary code, operates the scientific instrument, collects data, and analyses the results on its own.<\/p>\n<p>The entire scientific workflow, data generation, processing, and interpretation, is automated through AILA.<\/p>\n<p>It performs experiments much like a trained scientist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/iit-delhi-develops-ai-lab-assistant-aila-to-conduct-real-scientific-experiment\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) defence system.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/li>\n<li>It has a range of up to 300 km.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"531\"\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_54_531\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_54_531\"\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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Akash-NG Missile System:<\/p>\n<p>Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) is a state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile (SAM) defence system.<\/p>\n<p>It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks.<\/p>\n<p>It succeeds the original Akash missile system, which has been operational with the Indian Air Force since 2014 and the Army since 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>The next-generation variant is lighter, weighing approximately 350 kilograms compared to the original&#8217;s 720 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of several advanced features, including an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, dual-pulse solid rocket motor, and fully homegrown radars and Command, Control, and Communication (C2) systems.<\/p>\n<p>These features enable the system to detect and engage high-speed, low-altitude, and long-range high-altitude targets with high precision.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously, with a range of up to 30 km and an altitude of 18 km.<\/p>\n<p>It has the ability to engage up to 10 targets simultaneously, with a firing rate of one missile every 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The system can also be deployed in various configurations, including mobile and fixed installations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/drdo-successfully-completes-user-evaluation-trials-of-akash-ng-missile-system\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/drdo-successfully-completes-user-evaluation-trials-of-akash-ng-missile-system\/<\/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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials of the Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Akash-NG Missile System:<\/p>\n<p>Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) is a state-of-the-art surface-to-air missile (SAM) defence system.<\/p>\n<p>It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks.<\/p>\n<p>It succeeds the original Akash missile system, which has been operational with the Indian Air Force since 2014 and the Army since 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>The next-generation variant is lighter, weighing approximately 350 kilograms compared to the original&#8217;s 720 kilograms.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of several advanced features, including an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, dual-pulse solid rocket motor, and fully homegrown radars and Command, Control, and Communication (C2) systems.<\/p>\n<p>These features enable the system to detect and engage high-speed, low-altitude, and long-range high-altitude targets with high precision.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously, with a range of up to 30 km and an altitude of 18 km.<\/p>\n<p>It has the ability to engage up to 10 targets simultaneously, with a firing rate of one missile every 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The system can also be deployed in various configurations, including mobile and fixed installations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/drdo-successfully-completes-user-evaluation-trials-of-akash-ng-missile-system\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/drdo-successfully-completes-user-evaluation-trials-of-akash-ng-missile-system\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>India&#8217;s Largest Circular Stone Labyrinth, recently seen in the news, was discovered in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"532\"\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_54_532\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Tamil Nadu                                            <\/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_54_532\"\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_54_532\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Maharashtra                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_54_532\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Meghalaya                                            <\/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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Archaeologists recently discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India.<\/p>\n<p>About India&#8217;s Largest Circular Stone Labyrinth:<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>It is approximately 50 feet by 50 feet in size and has 15 concentric circles formed from small stone blocks.<\/p>\n<p>The rings guide movement inward toward a tightly coiled spiral at the center, creating a design that reflects both precision and symbolic intent.<\/p>\n<p>This structure dates back to nearly 2,000 years ago and is linked to Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana dynasty period.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of soil accumulation between the stone rings shows that this structure has remained untouched for several centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Its design resembles classical labyrinth forms found in Mediterranean cultures, including motifs seen on Roman-era coins, while also incorporating a central spiral associated in India with the concept of the Chakravyuh.<\/p>\n<p>The Chakravy\u016bha is a complex military formation described in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, designed to encircle and overwhelm enemies through multiple defensive layers.<\/p>\n<p>Before this discovery, the largest known circular labyrinth in India had 11 circuits, making the Solapur example unprecedented in terms of circular complexity.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is a larger square labyrinth in Gedimedu in Tamil Nadu, this newly documented site is the largest circular stone labyrinth identified in the country to date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/boramani-stone-labyrinth-maharashtra-satavahana-indo-roman-trade-2839744-2025-12-22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/boramani-stone-labyrinth-maharashtra-satavahana-indo-roman-trade-2839744-2025-12-22<\/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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Archaeologists recently discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India.<\/p>\n<p>About India&#8217;s Largest Circular Stone Labyrinth:<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>It is approximately 50 feet by 50 feet in size and has 15 concentric circles formed from small stone blocks.<\/p>\n<p>The rings guide movement inward toward a tightly coiled spiral at the center, creating a design that reflects both precision and symbolic intent.<\/p>\n<p>This structure dates back to nearly 2,000 years ago and is linked to Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana dynasty period.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of soil accumulation between the stone rings shows that this structure has remained untouched for several centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Its design resembles classical labyrinth forms found in Mediterranean cultures, including motifs seen on Roman-era coins, while also incorporating a central spiral associated in India with the concept of the Chakravyuh.<\/p>\n<p>The Chakravy\u016bha is a complex military formation described in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, designed to encircle and overwhelm enemies through multiple defensive layers.<\/p>\n<p>Before this discovery, the largest known circular labyrinth in India had 11 circuits, making the Solapur example unprecedented in terms of circular complexity.<\/p>\n<p>Although there is a larger square labyrinth in Gedimedu in Tamil Nadu, this newly documented site is the largest circular stone labyrinth identified in the country to date.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/boramani-stone-labyrinth-maharashtra-satavahana-indo-roman-trade-2839744-2025-12-22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/boramani-stone-labyrinth-maharashtra-satavahana-indo-roman-trade-2839744-2025-12-22<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<li>It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River.<\/li>\n<li>It is strategically located between Ranthambore and Madhya Pradesh\u2019s Kuno National Park.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The above statement correctly describes which protected area?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"533\"\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_54_533\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Kawal Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_54_533\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gorumara National Park                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_54_533\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sariska Tiger Reserve                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_54_533\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>To promote tourism and wildlife conservation, the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) administration in Kota launched a poster and trailer of a documentary entitled &#8220;Enchanting Mukundra&#8221; recently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR):<\/p>\n<p>The Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, also known as the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is spread across 4 districts \u2013 Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar &amp; Chittorgarh in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated in a valley formed by two parallel mountains, viz. Mukundra and Gargola.<\/p>\n<p>It encompasses the area of Mukandra National Park, Darrah Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary, and part of Chambal Sanctuary (from Garadia Mahadev to Jawahar Sagar Dam), forming its core\/critical tiger habitat.<\/p>\n<p>It is strategically located between Ranthambore and Madhya Pradesh\u2019s Kuno National Park, making it a vital corridor for tiger movement.<\/p>\n<p>This tiger reserve was once a hunting preserve belonging to the Maharaja of Kota.<\/p>\n<p>River: It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River and is drained by its tributaries.<\/p>\n<p>Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest<\/p>\n<p>Flora: Kala Dhok, or Kaladhi, is the predominant species, along with Khair, Ber, Kakan, Raunj, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>The important fauna includes Leopard, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Small Indian Civet, Toddy Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langur, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The common reptiles and amphibians are Pythons, Rat Snake, Buff-striped keelbacks, Green keelback, crocodiles, Gharial, Otter, and Turtles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/wire-updates\/national\/2025\/12\/23\/des87-rj-mhtr-documentary.amp.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/wire-updates\/national\/2025\/12\/23\/des87-rj-mhtr-documentary.amp.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>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>To promote tourism and wildlife conservation, the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) administration in Kota launched a poster and trailer of a documentary entitled &#8220;Enchanting Mukundra&#8221; recently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR):<\/p>\n<p>The Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve, also known as the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is spread across 4 districts \u2013 Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar &amp; Chittorgarh in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated in a valley formed by two parallel mountains, viz. Mukundra and Gargola.<\/p>\n<p>It encompasses the area of Mukandra National Park, Darrah Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary, and part of Chambal Sanctuary (from Garadia Mahadev to Jawahar Sagar Dam), forming its core\/critical tiger habitat.<\/p>\n<p>It is strategically located between Ranthambore and Madhya Pradesh\u2019s Kuno National Park, making it a vital corridor for tiger movement.<\/p>\n<p>This tiger reserve was once a hunting preserve belonging to the Maharaja of Kota.<\/p>\n<p>River: It is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River and is drained by its tributaries.<\/p>\n<p>Vegetation: Dry Deciduous Forest<\/p>\n<p>Flora: Kala Dhok, or Kaladhi, is the predominant species, along with Khair, Ber, Kakan, Raunj, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>The important fauna includes Leopard, Sloth bear, Nilgai, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Small Indian Civet, Toddy Cat, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Common Langur, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The common reptiles and amphibians are Pythons, Rat Snake, Buff-striped keelbacks, Green keelback, crocodiles, Gharial, Otter, and Turtles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/wire-updates\/national\/2025\/12\/23\/des87-rj-mhtr-documentary.amp.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/wire-updates\/national\/2025\/12\/23\/des87-rj-mhtr-documentary.amp.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>.\u00a0 Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"534\"\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_54_534\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assam                                            <\/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_54_534\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Punjab                                             <\/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_54_534\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Rajasthan                                             <\/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_54_534\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 40th Asian Waterbird Census and 60th International Waterbird Census will enumerate the bird species of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and it\u2019s adjoining wetlands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state <strong>of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Godavari estuary,<\/strong> where the\u00a0Coringa river confluences into the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong>It has <strong>extensive\u00a0mangrove<\/strong> and dry deciduous tropical forests. It is the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong>Mangrove plants like <strong>Rhizophora spp, Avicennia spp, Sonnertia spp<\/strong>, etc; grow here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>It is home to endangered mammals like <strong>Smooth Indian otter<\/strong>, Fishing cat, Jackal, etc. Mangroves offer excellent habitat for birds like <strong>Black capped kingfisher, Brahminy kite<\/strong>, Sea gulls, Reef heron, Sand piper, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The sea coast of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a breeding ground for\u00a0<strong>Olive ridley turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 40th Asian Waterbird Census and 60th International Waterbird Census will enumerate the bird species of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and it\u2019s adjoining wetlands.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state <strong>of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Godavari estuary,<\/strong> where the\u00a0Coringa river confluences into the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong>It has <strong>extensive\u00a0mangrove<\/strong> and dry deciduous tropical forests. It is the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong>Mangrove plants like <strong>Rhizophora spp, Avicennia spp, Sonnertia spp<\/strong>, etc; grow here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>It is home to endangered mammals like <strong>Smooth Indian otter<\/strong>, Fishing cat, Jackal, etc. Mangroves offer excellent habitat for birds like <strong>Black capped kingfisher, Brahminy kite<\/strong>, Sea gulls, Reef heron, Sand piper, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The sea coast of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a breeding ground for\u00a0<strong>Olive ridley turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/40th-asian-waterbird-census-on-january-10-11-in-godavari-estuary\/article70430034.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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the INSV Kaundinya:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a stitched ship which is inspired by a fifth-century vessel shown in Ajanta cave paintings.<\/li>\n<li>It is a joint initiative of the Indian Navy and Ministry of Culture.<\/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=\"535\"\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_54_535\"\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_54_535\"\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_54_535\"\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_54_535\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy\u2019s pioneering stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya will undertake her maiden overseas voyage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stitched ship<\/strong> which is inspired by a fifth-century vessel shown in <strong>Ajanta cave paintings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after the <strong>legendary mariner Kaundinya<\/strong>, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia <strong>in ancient times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>built using traditional stitching techniques<\/strong> instead of metal nails.\u00a0Artisans from Kerala used coconut fibre, coir rope, wooden joinery, natural resins, and cotton sails.<\/li>\n<li>It is a joint initiative of the <strong>Indian Navy, Ministry of Culture, and Hodi Innovations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features <strong>symbolic motis<\/strong> like\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gandabherunda <\/strong>(mythical two-headed eagle)<strong> symbol of the Kadamba dynasty<\/strong> and the <strong>Sun<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bow <strong>carries a Simha Yali <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Harappan-style stone anchor on the deck<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance<\/strong>: INSV Kaundinya showcases India\u2019s ancient maritime traditions. It reflects India\u2019s historic role in trade, <strong>cultural exchange, and modern maritime diplomacy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy\u2019s pioneering stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya will undertake her maiden overseas voyage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>stitched ship<\/strong> which is inspired by a fifth-century vessel shown in <strong>Ajanta cave paintings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after the <strong>legendary mariner Kaundinya<\/strong>, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia <strong>in ancient times.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>built using traditional stitching techniques<\/strong> instead of metal nails.\u00a0Artisans from Kerala used coconut fibre, coir rope, wooden joinery, natural resins, and cotton sails.<\/li>\n<li>It is a joint initiative of the <strong>Indian Navy, Ministry of Culture, and Hodi Innovations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features <strong>symbolic motis<\/strong> like\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gandabherunda <\/strong>(mythical two-headed eagle)<strong> symbol of the Kadamba dynasty<\/strong> and the <strong>Sun<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The bow <strong>carries a Simha Yali <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Harappan-style stone anchor on the deck<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance<\/strong>: INSV Kaundinya showcases India\u2019s ancient maritime traditions. It reflects India\u2019s historic role in trade, <strong>cultural exchange, and modern maritime diplomacy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2207615&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Directed Energy Weapon:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It uses concentrated energy from electromagnetic rather than kinetic energy.<\/li>\n<li>It offers rapid and precision strikes against threats such as unmanned aerial vehicles.<\/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=\"536\"\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_54_536\"\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_54_536\"\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_54_536\"\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_54_536\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Apollo Micro Systems has secured Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation approval to get access to Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) systems technologies from two DRDO entities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>concentrated energy from electromagnetic<\/strong> or particle technology, rather than kinetic energy.<\/li>\n<li>Directed Energy Weapon systems use <strong>high-powered lasers<\/strong> to inflict damage on targets.<\/li>\n<li>DEW <strong>uses directed energy<\/strong> to heat up and destroy or damage the target.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capabilities of Directed Energy Weapons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precision and Low Collateral Damage:<\/strong> DEWs can target specific weak spots of enemy systems, motors, electronics, or wings, minimising collateral damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapid Response:<\/strong> DEWs engage with targets at the <strong>speed of light<\/strong>, eliminating fast-moving threats in real time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost and Logistics:<\/strong> DEWs have low operational costs, only requiring a continuous supply of electricity to work indefinitely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counter-Drone and Stealth Technology:<\/strong> DEWs are uniquely positioned to tackle swarm drones while ensuring there are no sounds or explosions, giving them stealth capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications Directed Energy Weapons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has diverse <strong>military applications<\/strong>, offering rapid and precision strikes against threats such as <strong>unmanned aerial vehicles<\/strong> (UAVs), missiles and small vehicles and can be used in all war fighting environments.<\/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\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.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>Recently, the Apollo Micro Systems has secured Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation approval to get access to Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) systems technologies from two DRDO entities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses <strong>concentrated energy from electromagnetic<\/strong> or particle technology, rather than kinetic energy.<\/li>\n<li>Directed Energy Weapon systems use <strong>high-powered lasers<\/strong> to inflict damage on targets.<\/li>\n<li>DEW <strong>uses directed energy<\/strong> to heat up and destroy or damage the target.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capabilities of Directed Energy Weapons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precision and Low Collateral Damage:<\/strong> DEWs can target specific weak spots of enemy systems, motors, electronics, or wings, minimising collateral damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapid Response:<\/strong> DEWs engage with targets at the <strong>speed of light<\/strong>, eliminating fast-moving threats in real time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost and Logistics:<\/strong> DEWs have low operational costs, only requiring a continuous supply of electricity to work indefinitely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counter-Drone and Stealth Technology:<\/strong> DEWs are uniquely positioned to tackle swarm drones while ensuring there are no sounds or explosions, giving them stealth capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications Directed Energy Weapons:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has diverse <strong>military applications<\/strong>, offering rapid and precision strikes against threats such as <strong>unmanned aerial vehicles<\/strong> (UAVs), missiles and small vehicles and can be used in all war fighting environments.<\/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\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/apollo-micro-systems-gets-access-to-two-directed-energy-weapon-systems-tech-of-drdo\/article70425162.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; 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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 SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at supporting emerging scholars in researching women&#8217;s issues in India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the union Ministry of Education.<\/li>\n<li>It is open to Indian citizens aged between 21 and 30 years who hold at least a graduation degree.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"537\"\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_54_537\"\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_54_537\"\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_54_537\"\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_54_537\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the National Commission for Women launched \u2018SHAKTI Scholars\u2019 young research fellowship on women-centric policy issues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a six-month program aimed at supporting emerging scholars in <strong>researching women&#8217;s issues in India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Objectives of SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage research on <strong>women&#8217;s issues<\/strong> from a <strong>multidisciplinary perspective.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200bPromote academic and policy-oriented studies that contribute to gender equality, safety, and empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Provide opportunities<\/strong> for young scholars to <strong>engage in meaningful research<\/strong> that can support the Commission&#8217;s mandate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Research areas:<\/strong> Women\u2019s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, cyber safety, implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework ETC.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of <strong>National Commission for Women.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Eligibility for<\/strong> <strong>SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic:<\/strong> Must hold at least a graduate degree; preference is given to those completed or pursuing Masters, M.Phil., or Ph.D. in relevant fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality &amp; Age:<\/strong> The fellowship is <strong>open to Indian citizens<\/strong> aged between <strong>21 and 30 years<\/strong> who hold at least a <strong>graduation degree from<\/strong> a recognised institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support:<\/strong> Selected candidates will receive a research <strong>grant of Rs 1 lakh<\/strong> to undertake a <strong>six-month study.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the National Commission for Women launched \u2018SHAKTI Scholars\u2019 young research fellowship on women-centric policy issues.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a six-month program aimed at supporting emerging scholars in <strong>researching women&#8217;s issues in India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Objectives of SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage research on <strong>women&#8217;s issues<\/strong> from a <strong>multidisciplinary perspective.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200bPromote academic and policy-oriented studies that contribute to gender equality, safety, and empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Provide opportunities<\/strong> for young scholars to <strong>engage in meaningful research<\/strong> that can support the Commission&#8217;s mandate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Research areas:<\/strong> Women\u2019s safety and dignity, gender-based violence, legal rights and access to justice, cyber safety, implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) framework ETC.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of <strong>National Commission for Women.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u200b<strong>Eligibility for<\/strong> <strong>SHAKTI Scholars Young Research Fellowship:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic:<\/strong> Must hold at least a graduate degree; preference is given to those completed or pursuing Masters, M.Phil., or Ph.D. in relevant fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nationality &amp; Age:<\/strong> The fellowship is <strong>open to Indian citizens<\/strong> aged between <strong>21 and 30 years<\/strong> who hold at least a <strong>graduation degree from<\/strong> a recognised institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support:<\/strong> Selected candidates will receive a research <strong>grant of Rs 1 lakh<\/strong> to undertake a <strong>six-month study.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ncw-launches-shakti-scholars-fellowship-for-young-researchers\/<\/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 Micrometeoroids:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are small in size and travel at extremely high velocities.<\/li>\n<li>They are found only around the Earth in Low earth Orbits.<\/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=\"538\"\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_54_538\"\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_54_538\"\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_54_538\"\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_54_538\"\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, a piece of debris struck the Chinese crewed vehicle Shenzhou-20, caused a minor crack in the window of its return capsule which raised the concerns regarding protections of astronauts from Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) that orbit the earth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micrometeoroids are typically <strong>extremely small, with sizes ranging<\/strong> from a few micrometres to up to about <strong>two millimetres<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Most of them originate from <strong>collisions between asteroids<\/strong> in the Asteroid belt (between Mars and Jupiter) with a small portion coming from comets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed: <\/strong>They travel at <strong>extremely high velocities<\/strong> (about 11 to 72 km\/s).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They exist <strong>everywhere in space,<\/strong> but due to the Earth\u2019s gravity pull their distribution is slightly higher near our planet.<\/li>\n<li>The micrometeoroids in Earth\u2019s orbital environment are <strong>effectively uncountable<\/strong> and they deliver billions of impacts to orbiting spacecrafts annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a piece of debris struck the Chinese crewed vehicle Shenzhou-20, caused a minor crack in the window of its return capsule which raised the concerns regarding protections of astronauts from Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) that orbit the earth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micrometeoroids are typically <strong>extremely small, with sizes ranging<\/strong> from a few micrometres to up to about <strong>two millimetres<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Most of them originate from <strong>collisions between asteroids<\/strong> in the Asteroid belt (between Mars and Jupiter) with a small portion coming from comets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed: <\/strong>They travel at <strong>extremely high velocities<\/strong> (about 11 to 72 km\/s).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> They exist <strong>everywhere in space,<\/strong> but due to the Earth\u2019s gravity pull their distribution is slightly higher near our planet.<\/li>\n<li>The micrometeoroids in Earth\u2019s orbital environment are <strong>effectively uncountable<\/strong> and they deliver billions of impacts to orbiting spacecrafts annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-are-we-protecting-astronauts-from-deadly-space-debris\/article70426332.ece#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n 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