{"id":61241,"date":"2025-08-29T17:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T11:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=61241"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T12:14:06","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-29-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-29-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 29 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        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_56\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 29 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 5 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                                    <\/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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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>Frequency combs are an important modern tool which are used to calibrate atomic clocks and has various other applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>special kind of laser light<\/strong> whose spectrum, or set of frequencies, resembles the teeth of a comb.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are simple and compact tools that phase coherently connect the <strong>radio frequency domain<\/strong> (say below 100GHz) with <strong>the optical domain<\/strong> (say above 200THz).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Frequency Comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of containing just one colour (one frequency), it emits a large number of <strong>evenly spaced frequencies<\/strong>. The spacing is extremely regular.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are widely-used, <strong>high-precision tools<\/strong> for measuring and detecting different frequencies colors \u2014 of light.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has high <strong>stability and precision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Frequency comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0helps scientists compare an unknown light frequency to a stable reference with extraordinary precision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are an important modern tool to <strong>calibrate atomic clocks<\/strong> and <strong>measure shifts in light caused by gravity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to <strong>detect explanets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also used in <strong>high-speed spectroscopy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Frequency combs are an important modern tool which are used to calibrate atomic clocks and has various other applications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>special kind of laser light<\/strong> whose spectrum, or set of frequencies, resembles the teeth of a comb.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are simple and compact tools that phase coherently connect the <strong>radio frequency domain<\/strong> (say below 100GHz) with <strong>the optical domain<\/strong> (say above 200THz).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Frequency Comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of containing just one colour (one frequency), it emits a large number of <strong>evenly spaced frequencies<\/strong>. The spacing is extremely regular.<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are widely-used, <strong>high-precision tools<\/strong> for measuring and detecting different frequencies colors \u2014 of light.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has high <strong>stability and precision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Frequency comb:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u00a0helps scientists compare an unknown light frequency to a stable reference with extraordinary precision.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Frequency combs are an important modern tool to <strong>calibrate atomic clocks<\/strong> and <strong>measure shifts in light caused by gravity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used to <strong>detect explanets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is also used in <strong>high-speed spectroscopy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-a-frequency-comb\/article70442980.ece#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>2<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/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 Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a famous craft which is made using fine cotton threads in various thicknesses.<\/li>\n<li>It is mainly made in the state of Telangana.<\/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=\"550\"\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_56_550\"\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_56_550\"\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_56_550\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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<strong>Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History of Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is believed that the <strong>women of the farming community<\/strong> of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, <strong>about 150 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The craft has <strong>survived the Indian famine<\/strong> (1899) and the Great Depression (1929).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Materials: <\/strong>Primarily uses <strong>fine cotton threads<\/strong> in various thicknesses and colors.\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans also incorporate <strong>silk, rayon, or synthetic threads<\/strong> for decorative pieces, with beads and sequins added to enhance export-quality designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool used:<\/strong> The main tool is <strong>the crochet hook<\/strong>, available in different sizes to create diverse patterns and textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> This craft showcases <strong>intricate floral, geometric, and paisley patterns<\/strong> inspired by nature and <strong>traditional motifs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Narsapur\u2019s famed hand-made crochet industry produces <strong>doilies, pillow covers, cushion covers, bed spreads<\/strong>, table-runners, and table cloths etc.<\/li>\n<li>It was recognized with <strong>Geographical Indication tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the Narsapuram Lace Craft products made by self-help groups in Narsapur of Andhra Pradesh during his \u201cMan-Ki-Baat\u201d broadcast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Narsapur is situated on the bank of <strong>Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History of Narsapuram Lace Craft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is believed that the <strong>women of the farming community<\/strong> of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, <strong>about 150 years ago.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The craft has <strong>survived the Indian famine<\/strong> (1899) and the Great Depression (1929).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Materials: <\/strong>Primarily uses <strong>fine cotton threads<\/strong> in various thicknesses and colors.\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans also incorporate <strong>silk, rayon, or synthetic threads<\/strong> for decorative pieces, with beads and sequins added to enhance export-quality designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tool used:<\/strong> The main tool is <strong>the crochet hook<\/strong>, available in different sizes to create diverse patterns and textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> This craft showcases <strong>intricate floral, geometric, and paisley patterns<\/strong> inspired by nature and <strong>traditional motifs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Narsapur\u2019s famed hand-made crochet industry produces <strong>doilies, pillow covers, cushion covers, bed spreads<\/strong>, table-runners, and table cloths etc.<\/li>\n<li>It was recognized with <strong>Geographical Indication tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/andhra-pradesh\/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                     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                         <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>3<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/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 Industrial Hemp:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an herbaceous plant used for therapeutic treatment.<\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and low in active tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).<\/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=\"551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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_56_551\"\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, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has launched a policy push to legalise and regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is botanically related to marijuana, but with very different properties.<\/li>\n<li>While marijuana is rich with<strong> tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC), the psychoactive component that makes pot a drug of choice by many, hemp contains only the <strong>smallest traces of THC<\/strong> (&lt;0.3%),<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>herbaceous, dioecious plant<\/strong> belonging to the Cannabis genus within the <strong>Cannabaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and <strong>low in active tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Industrial Hemp:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used for varieties used for <strong>recreational, therapeutic, and industrial purposes<\/strong>, commonly referred to as marijuana and hemp, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is a versatile crop that can be processed into different products with multiple uses.<\/li>\n<li>Its stalk can be used to <strong>produce biofuel,<\/strong> auto parts, paper, upholstery, and fiber for cloth and other textile items. T<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stem <\/strong>can also be processed into <strong>building materials, industrial products<\/strong> and different kinds of papers.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>seeds<\/strong> can be used to <strong>produce feed or food or the sources<\/strong> of oil that can be converted into a lotion or cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/<\/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, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has launched a policy push to legalise and regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is botanically related to marijuana, but with very different properties.<\/li>\n<li>While marijuana is rich with<strong> tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC), the psychoactive component that makes pot a drug of choice by many, hemp contains only the <strong>smallest traces of THC<\/strong> (&lt;0.3%),<\/li>\n<li>It is an <strong>herbaceous, dioecious plant<\/strong> belonging to the Cannabis genus within the <strong>Cannabaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high in fiber and <strong>low in active tetrahydrocannabinol<\/strong> (THC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of Industrial Hemp:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used for varieties used for <strong>recreational, therapeutic, and industrial purposes<\/strong>, commonly referred to as marijuana and hemp, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>It is a versatile crop that can be processed into different products with multiple uses.<\/li>\n<li>Its stalk can be used to <strong>produce biofuel,<\/strong> auto parts, paper, upholstery, and fiber for cloth and other textile items. T<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stem <\/strong>can also be processed into <strong>building materials, industrial products<\/strong> and different kinds of papers.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>seeds<\/strong> can be used to <strong>produce feed or food or the sources<\/strong> of oil that can be converted into a lotion or cosmetic products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/chandigarh\/wild-weed-to-himalayan-gold-cm-sukhu-launches-policy-to-cultivate-industrial-hemp-10442170\/<\/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>4<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Central Sponsored Scheme.<\/li>\n<li>It is provides support to Indian Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of AYUSH.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\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_56_552\"\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 Minister of State (IC) for Ayush\u00a0informed about the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers\/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the <strong>export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote and <strong>strengthen awareness and interest<\/strong> about <strong>AYUSH Systems<\/strong> of Medicine at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>facilitate International promotion<\/strong>, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>foster interaction of stakeholders<\/strong> and market development of AYUSH at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>support international exchange of experts<\/strong> and information for promotion and propagation of AYUSH systems,<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>promote academics and research<\/strong> through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of AYUSH<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>International <strong>exchange of experts<\/strong> &amp; officers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive to drug manufacturers,<\/strong> entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions, Hospitals etc. for international propagation of AYUSH by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc.<\/li>\n<li>Support for <strong>international market development<\/strong> and AYUSH promotion-related activities,<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of <strong>AYUSH Information Cells<\/strong> and establishment and strengthening of Health Centre\/ Institution in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Fellowship\/ scholarship Programme<\/strong> for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~: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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Minister of State (IC) for Ayush\u00a0informed about the Central Sector Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers\/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the <strong>export of Ayush products &amp; services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote and <strong>strengthen awareness and interest<\/strong> about <strong>AYUSH Systems<\/strong> of Medicine at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>facilitate International promotion<\/strong>, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>foster interaction of stakeholders<\/strong> and market development of AYUSH at international level<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>support international exchange of experts<\/strong> and information for promotion and propagation of AYUSH systems,<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>promote academics and research<\/strong> through establishment of AYUSH Academic Chairs in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of AYUSH<\/li>\n<li><strong>Components of Scheme for Promotion of International Cooperation for AYUSH:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>International <strong>exchange of experts<\/strong> &amp; officers,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive to drug manufacturers,<\/strong> entrepreneurs, AYUSH institutions, Hospitals etc. for international propagation of AYUSH by participating in international exhibitions, trade fairs, road shows etc.<\/li>\n<li>Support for <strong>international market development<\/strong> and AYUSH promotion-related activities,<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of <strong>AYUSH Information Cells<\/strong> and establishment and strengthening of Health Centre\/ Institution in foreign countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Fellowship\/ scholarship Programme<\/strong> for foreign nationals for undertaking AYUSH courses in premier institutions in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2209281&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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>Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"553\"\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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Karnataka                                            <\/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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Sikkim                                            <\/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_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_56_553\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. 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