{"id":61371,"date":"2025-08-30T18:34:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T13:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=61371"},"modified":"2025-08-30T23:54:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T18:24:57","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-30-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-30-august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 30 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_57\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 2 January 2026<\/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 <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Sirkeer Malkoha, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of cuckoo bird endemic to the Western Ghats of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Least Concern\u2018 under the IUCN Red List.<\/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=\"554\"\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_57_554\"\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_57_554\"\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_57_554\"\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_57_554\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a bird species typically found in Uttarakhand&#8217;s plains, has been recently recorded for the first time in the Uttarkashi district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sirkeer Malkoha:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The sirkeer malkoha, or<strong> sirkeer cuckoo, <\/strong>is a <strong>special type of cuckoo bird. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Taccocua leschenaultii<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike some cuckoos,<\/strong> it <strong>does not lay its eggs in other birds&#8217; nests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>: This species is widespread across the <strong>sub-Himalayan Indian subcontinent, <\/strong>extending into <strong>Bangladesh, Sri Lanka<\/strong>, and, more patchily, into <strong>Pakistan and Rajasthan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: It is typically found in <strong>scrub and thin forest habitats<\/strong>, often <strong>favoring hilly terrain <\/strong>but generally residing below an altitude of about 1500 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is about 42\u201344 centimetres long.<\/li>\n<li>It is notable for its <strong>long tail <\/strong>and the <strong>rich olive-brown plumage<\/strong> adorning its <strong>upper side.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>underparts <\/strong>are typically a<strong> lighter shade, <\/strong>sometimes <strong>with a yellowish tinge. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a<strong> unique curved red beak with a yellow tip.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>legs are grey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These birds are<strong> very quiet<\/strong>, and <strong>male and female<\/strong> sirkeer malkohas <strong>look exactly alike.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These birds have <strong>special feet called zygodactyle feet.<\/strong> This means <strong>two toes point forward and two point backward<\/strong>. This <strong>helps them grip branches <\/strong>and move on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>They eat small lizards, insects, and sometimes berries and seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/dehradun\/rare-bird-usually-found-in-plains-spotted-for-first-time-in-uttarkashi-hills\/articleshow\/126275880.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/dehradun\/rare-bird-usually-found-in-plains-spotted-for-first-time-in-uttarkashi-hills\/articleshow\/126275880.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rare Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a bird species typically found in Uttarakhand&#8217;s plains, has been recently recorded for the first time in the Uttarkashi district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sirkeer Malkoha:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The sirkeer malkoha, or<strong> sirkeer cuckoo, <\/strong>is a <strong>special type of cuckoo bird. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Taccocua leschenaultii<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike some cuckoos,<\/strong> it <strong>does not lay its eggs in other birds&#8217; nests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>: This species is widespread across the <strong>sub-Himalayan Indian subcontinent, <\/strong>extending into <strong>Bangladesh, Sri Lanka<\/strong>, and, more patchily, into <strong>Pakistan and Rajasthan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: It is typically found in <strong>scrub and thin forest habitats<\/strong>, often <strong>favoring hilly terrain <\/strong>but generally residing below an altitude of about 1500 meters above sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is about 42\u201344 centimetres long.<\/li>\n<li>It is notable for its <strong>long tail <\/strong>and the <strong>rich olive-brown plumage<\/strong> adorning its <strong>upper side.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>underparts <\/strong>are typically a<strong> lighter shade, <\/strong>sometimes <strong>with a yellowish tinge. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a<strong> unique curved red beak with a yellow tip.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>legs are grey.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These birds are<strong> very quiet<\/strong>, and <strong>male and female<\/strong> sirkeer malkohas <strong>look exactly alike.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These birds have <strong>special feet called zygodactyle feet.<\/strong> This means <strong>two toes point forward and two point backward<\/strong>. This <strong>helps them grip branches <\/strong>and move on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>They eat small lizards, insects, and sometimes berries and seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/dehradun\/rare-bird-usually-found-in-plains-spotted-for-first-time-in-uttarkashi-hills\/articleshow\/126275880.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/dehradun\/rare-bird-usually-found-in-plains-spotted-for-first-time-in-uttarkashi-hills\/articleshow\/126275880.cms<\/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>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. 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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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The government recently prohibited the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing Nimesulide above 100 mg with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Nimesulide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First <strong>introduced in Italy in 1985,<\/strong> it is a <strong>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) <\/strong>used for its <strong>pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing effects.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is commonly used to manage acute pain, musculoskeletal disorders, dental pain, and symptoms associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhea.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nimesulide <strong>works by inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase (COX),<\/strong> an <strong>enzyme responsible<\/strong> for the <strong>production of prostaglandins-chemicals<\/strong> <strong>that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By blocking this enzyme, Nimesulide reduces the levels of prostaglandins, thus providing relief from pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>By targeting the underlying inflammatory process rather than just masking the pain, Nimesulide <strong>helps relieve swelling, improves mobility and function in affected areas<\/strong>, and enhances overall comfort and quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term usage may<strong> harm the liver<\/strong> or result in significant side effects, including <strong>gastrointestinal bleeding or renal issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from this, other side effects like<strong> sour stomach, dizziness, skin infection, diarrhoea, and increased liver enzymes<\/strong> might be observed in individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>From its early years, nimesulide attracted safety concerns and was <strong>never approved for use<\/strong> in countries including the <strong>United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 2008, the International Society of Drug Bulletins<\/strong>, a WHO-supported network, <strong>called for a global ban on nimesulide. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>India banned <\/strong>the use of<strong> nimesulide in children below 12 years of age in 2011 <\/strong>but <strong>continued to allow its use in older patients.<\/strong> However, concerns have persisted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-bans-manufacturing-sale-and-distribution-of-oral-drug-nimesulide-above-100-mg\/#:~:text=Nimesulide%20is%20a%20nonsteroidal%20antiinflammatory,No%20posts%20found\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-bans-manufacturing-sale-and-distribution-of-oral-drug-nimesulide-above-100-mg\/#:~:text=Nimesulide%20is%20a%20nonsteroidal%20antiinflammatory,No%20posts%20found<\/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>The government recently prohibited the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing Nimesulide above 100 mg with immediate effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Nimesulide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First <strong>introduced in Italy in 1985,<\/strong> it is a <strong>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) <\/strong>used for its <strong>pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing effects.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is commonly used to manage acute pain, musculoskeletal disorders, dental pain, and symptoms associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhea.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nimesulide <strong>works by inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase (COX),<\/strong> an <strong>enzyme responsible<\/strong> for the <strong>production of prostaglandins-chemicals<\/strong> <strong>that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By blocking this enzyme, Nimesulide reduces the levels of prostaglandins, thus providing relief from pain and inflammation.<\/li>\n<li>By targeting the underlying inflammatory process rather than just masking the pain, Nimesulide <strong>helps relieve swelling, improves mobility and function in affected areas<\/strong>, and enhances overall comfort and quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term usage may<strong> harm the liver<\/strong> or result in significant side effects, including <strong>gastrointestinal bleeding or renal issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from this, other side effects like<strong> sour stomach, dizziness, skin infection, diarrhoea, and increased liver enzymes<\/strong> might be observed in individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulation<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>From its early years, nimesulide attracted safety concerns and was <strong>never approved for use<\/strong> in countries including the <strong>United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In 2008, the International Society of Drug Bulletins<\/strong>, a WHO-supported network, <strong>called for a global ban on nimesulide. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>India banned <\/strong>the use of<strong> nimesulide in children below 12 years of age in 2011 <\/strong>but <strong>continued to allow its use in older patients.<\/strong> However, concerns have persisted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-bans-manufacturing-sale-and-distribution-of-oral-drug-nimesulide-above-100-mg\/#:~:text=Nimesulide%20is%20a%20nonsteroidal%20antiinflammatory,No%20posts%20found\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-bans-manufacturing-sale-and-distribution-of-oral-drug-nimesulide-above-100-mg\/#:~:text=Nimesulide%20is%20a%20nonsteroidal%20antiinflammatory,No%20posts%20found<\/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         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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 Bomb Cyclones, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are large tropical storms resulting from explosive cyclogenesis.<\/li>\n<li>There must be a 50-millibar surface pressure drop within 24 hours at 60\u00b0 latitude for storms to qualify as bomb cyclones.<\/li>\n<li>They typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"556\"\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_57_556\"\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_57_556\"\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_57_556\"\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_57_556\"\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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A powerful \u201cbomb cyclone\u201d barreled across the northern United States recently, triggering severe winter weather in the Midwest and the East Coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bomb Cyclone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>large midlatitude storm<\/strong> resulting from<strong> explosive cyclogenesis<\/strong> (or, informally, <strong>bombogenesis<\/strong>), a type of <strong>accelerated extratropical cyclone <\/strong>development in which <strong>surface pressure falls substantially over a 24-hour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In structure,<\/strong> a bomb cyclone is <strong>indistinguishable from any other intense midlatitude storm. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>center <\/strong>of the storm is a <strong>low-pressure cell <\/strong>(or cyclone) that <strong>draws winds <\/strong>near the surface <strong>inward<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>However, a bomb cyclone is set apart by its<strong> rapid rate of intensification. <\/strong>The <strong>intensification required <\/strong>to classify as &#8220;bombogenesis&#8221; <strong>varies by latitude. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <strong>at 60 degrees latitude<\/strong>, the requirement is <strong>24 millibars in 24 hours. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Around 40 degrees latitud<\/strong>e, a storm only <strong>has to intensify by 17.8 millibars<\/strong> in 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bomb cyclones are often associated with atmospheric rivers and <strong>typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>four most active regions<\/strong> where extra-tropical explosive cyclogenesis occurs in the world are\n<ul>\n<li>the <strong>Northwest Pacific, <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>North Atlantic,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>Southwest Pacific<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li>the <strong>South Atlantic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>precipitation <\/strong>associated with a bomb cyclone is <strong>intense<\/strong>, ranging from <strong>heavy downpours to strong thunderstorms to blizzards<\/strong> and <strong>heavy snowfalls<\/strong>, along with strong winds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/bomb-cyclone-us-10448758\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/bomb-cyclone-us-10448758\/<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A powerful \u201cbomb cyclone\u201d barreled across the northern United States recently, triggering severe winter weather in the Midwest and the East Coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bomb Cyclone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>large midlatitude storm<\/strong> resulting from<strong> explosive cyclogenesis<\/strong> (or, informally, <strong>bombogenesis<\/strong>), a type of <strong>accelerated extratropical cyclone <\/strong>development in which <strong>surface pressure falls substantially over a 24-hour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In structure,<\/strong> a bomb cyclone is <strong>indistinguishable from any other intense midlatitude storm. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>center <\/strong>of the storm is a <strong>low-pressure cell <\/strong>(or cyclone) that <strong>draws winds <\/strong>near the surface <strong>inward<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>However, a bomb cyclone is set apart by its<strong> rapid rate of intensification. <\/strong>The <strong>intensification required <\/strong>to classify as &#8220;bombogenesis&#8221; <strong>varies by latitude. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>For example, <strong>at 60 degrees latitude<\/strong>, the requirement is <strong>24 millibars in 24 hours. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Around 40 degrees latitud<\/strong>e, a storm only <strong>has to intensify by 17.8 millibars<\/strong> in 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bomb cyclones are often associated with atmospheric rivers and <strong>typically form in winter when cold and warm air masses collide.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>four most active regions<\/strong> where extra-tropical explosive cyclogenesis occurs in the world are\n<ul>\n<li>the <strong>Northwest Pacific, <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>North Atlantic,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>Southwest Pacific<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li>the <strong>South Atlantic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>precipitation <\/strong>associated with a bomb cyclone is <strong>intense<\/strong>, ranging from <strong>heavy downpours to strong thunderstorms to blizzards<\/strong> and <strong>heavy snowfalls<\/strong>, along with strong winds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/bomb-cyclone-us-10448758\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/bomb-cyclone-us-10448758\/<\/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 the Oreshnik Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile\u00a0(ICBM).<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by Russia.<\/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=\"557\"\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_57_557\"\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_57_557\"\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_57_557\"\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_57_557\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2\r\n                                            <\/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>Russia recently announced that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service in Belarus, a neighbouring ally that shares borders with NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Oreshnik Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Russian-<\/strong>made <strong>intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It wa<strong>s first launched operationally<\/strong> on November 21, <strong>2024<\/strong>, in a precision strike <strong>targeting <\/strong>the Pivdenmash defence-industrial facility in Dnipro, <strong>Ukraine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is estimated to be 15 to 18.5 metres long, with a diameter of some 1.9 metres.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mounted on a mobile transporter <\/strong>and launcher for rapid deployment and concealment.<\/li>\n<li>With a reported<strong> range of 5,000 kilometres<\/strong> (3,100 miles), the missile <strong>can strike targets across Europe<\/strong> and even reach the west coast of the United States.<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with <strong>multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs)<\/strong>, the \u201cOreshnik\u201d can <strong>carry six to eight warheads, conventional or nuclear<\/strong>, hitting <strong>multiple targets simultaneously. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>hypersonic missile,<\/strong> capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 10 (12,300 km\/h or 7,610 mph).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/world\/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-raising-european-security-concerns-13964143.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/world\/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-raising-european-security-concerns-13964143.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Russia recently announced that its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service in Belarus, a neighbouring ally that shares borders with NATO members Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Oreshnik Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Russian-<\/strong>made <strong>intermediate-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It wa<strong>s first launched operationally<\/strong> on November 21, <strong>2024<\/strong>, in a precision strike <strong>targeting <\/strong>the Pivdenmash defence-industrial facility in Dnipro, <strong>Ukraine<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is estimated to be 15 to 18.5 metres long, with a diameter of some 1.9 metres.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mounted on a mobile transporter <\/strong>and launcher for rapid deployment and concealment.<\/li>\n<li>With a reported<strong> range of 5,000 kilometres<\/strong> (3,100 miles), the missile <strong>can strike targets across Europe<\/strong> and even reach the west coast of the United States.<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with <strong>multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs)<\/strong>, the \u201cOreshnik\u201d can <strong>carry six to eight warheads, conventional or nuclear<\/strong>, hitting <strong>multiple targets simultaneously. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>hypersonic missile,<\/strong> capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 10 (12,300 km\/h or 7,610 mph).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/world\/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-raising-european-security-concerns-13964143.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/world\/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missiles-in-belarus-raising-european-security-concerns-13964143.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          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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm.<\/li>\n<li>It has an effective range of 2 km.<\/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=\"558\"\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_57_558\"\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_57_558\"\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_57_558\"\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_57_558\"\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>The Ministry of Defence recently signed defence procurement contracts worth \u20b94,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>56 x 45 mm<\/strong> CQB Carbine is an <strong>indigenously designed, developed,<\/strong> and <strong>manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been<strong> designed by DRDO\u2019s Armament Research &amp; Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune,<\/strong> and is being <strong>manufactured by Bharat Forge Ltd<\/strong> (a Pune based Indian multinational).<\/li>\n<li>CQB carbines are <strong>compact, lightweight<\/strong> weapons <strong>designed specifically for urban warfare, close-range engagements and counter-terrorism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>reduced size<\/strong> compared to standard rifles offers <strong>enhanced manoeuvrability in confined spaces <\/strong>whilst maintaining operational effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li>It weighs approximately 3.3 kilograms and has an <strong>effective range of 200 meters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The weapon also uses a 30-round curved magazine to ensure reliable feeding during rapid fire.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>fire both NATO-standard and INSAS ammunition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/defence-ministry-inks-4666-cr-contracts-for-battle-carbines-torpedoes\/article70453663.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/defence-ministry-inks-4666-cr-contracts-for-battle-carbines-torpedoes\/article70453663.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Defence recently signed defence procurement contracts worth \u20b94,666 crore for the acquisition of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and Heavyweight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>56 x 45 mm<\/strong> CQB Carbine is an <strong>indigenously designed, developed,<\/strong> and <strong>manufactured (IDDM) compact firearm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been<strong> designed by DRDO\u2019s Armament Research &amp; Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune,<\/strong> and is being <strong>manufactured by Bharat Forge Ltd<\/strong> (a Pune based Indian multinational).<\/li>\n<li>CQB carbines are <strong>compact, lightweight<\/strong> weapons <strong>designed specifically for urban warfare, close-range engagements and counter-terrorism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>reduced size<\/strong> compared to standard rifles offers <strong>enhanced manoeuvrability in confined spaces <\/strong>whilst maintaining operational effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li>It weighs approximately 3.3 kilograms and has an <strong>effective range of 200 meters. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The weapon also uses a 30-round curved magazine to ensure reliable feeding during rapid fire.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>fire both NATO-standard and INSAS ammunition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/defence-ministry-inks-4666-cr-contracts-for-battle-carbines-torpedoes\/article70453663.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/defence-ministry-inks-4666-cr-contracts-for-battle-carbines-torpedoes\/article70453663.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Copper:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a naturally occurring chemical element with high conductivity.<\/li>\n<li>It occurs in minerals like chalcocite, chalcopyrite, and bornite.<\/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=\"559\"\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_57_559\"\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_57_559\"\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_57_559\"\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_57_559\"\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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, copper prices recorded a fresh all-time high in December, with the benchmark price climbing to over $12,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME).<\/p>\n<p>Copper is a naturally occurring chemical element with the symbol Cu.<\/p>\n<p>It is a highly versatile and essential metal, has been at the core of human development for over 10,000 years.<\/p>\n<p>Occurrence: It is found as a free metal in nature. It also occurs in minerals like chalcocite, chalcopyrite, and bornite.<\/p>\n<p>Properties of Copper:<\/p>\n<p>Physical Properties: It is known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Recyclability: Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.<\/p>\n<p>Major Copper Reserves in India<\/p>\n<p>Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.<\/p>\n<p>Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.<\/p>\n<p>Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.<\/p>\n<p>Major Countries with Copper Reserve: Chile, Australia, Peru and Russia<\/p>\n<p>Applications of Copper:<\/p>\n<p>Electrical Industry: Used in wiring, motors, and transformers due to its high conductivity.<\/p>\n<p>Construction: Roofing, plumbing, and heating systems utilize copper.<\/p>\n<p>Automobile Industry: Essential for wiring, radiators, and connectors.<\/p>\n<p>Electronics: It is used in integrated circuits and semiconductors rely heavily on copper.<\/p>\n<p>Renewable Energy: It is crucial for wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/copper-record-rally-tariff-supply-ai-10445287\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/copper-record-rally-tariff-supply-ai-10445287\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, copper prices recorded a fresh all-time high in December, with the benchmark price climbing to over $12,000 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME).<\/p>\n<p>Copper is a naturally occurring chemical element with the symbol Cu.<\/p>\n<p>It is a highly versatile and essential metal, has been at the core of human development for over 10,000 years.<\/p>\n<p>Occurrence: It is found as a free metal in nature. It also occurs in minerals like chalcocite, chalcopyrite, and bornite.<\/p>\n<p>Properties of Copper:<\/p>\n<p>Physical Properties: It is known for its high conductivity, malleability, and corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Recyclability: Copper is 100% recyclable without any loss in quality, making it an eco-friendly metal.<\/p>\n<p>Major Copper Reserves in India<\/p>\n<p>Rajasthan: Khetri and Jhunjhunu belt.<\/p>\n<p>Madhya Pradesh: Malanjkhand mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in India.<\/p>\n<p>Jharkhand: Singhbhum copper belt.<\/p>\n<p>Major Countries with Copper Reserve: Chile, Australia, Peru and Russia<\/p>\n<p>Applications of Copper:<\/p>\n<p>Electrical Industry: Used in wiring, motors, and transformers due to its high conductivity.<\/p>\n<p>Construction: Roofing, plumbing, and heating systems utilize copper.<\/p>\n<p>Automobile Industry: Essential for wiring, radiators, and connectors.<\/p>\n<p>Electronics: It is used in integrated circuits and semiconductors rely heavily on copper.<\/p>\n<p>Renewable Energy: It is crucial for wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/copper-record-rally-tariff-supply-ai-10445287\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/copper-record-rally-tariff-supply-ai-10445287\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>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 Stingless Bees:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are pollinators which use their mandibles to bite their attackers.<\/li>\n<li>These species are only found in the Amazon forest region.<\/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=\"560\"\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_57_560\"\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_57_560\"\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_57_560\"\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_57_560\"\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>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insect in the world to be granted legal rights, after two municipalities \u2014 Satipo and Nauta \u2014 in Peru passed an ordinance earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Stingless Bees are a class of bees which either do not have stingers or have stingers that cannot cause much pain.<\/p>\n<p>Common genera of stingless bees: Austroplebeia, Melipona, and Tetragonula<\/p>\n<p>Defence Mechanism: They do possess stingers, but they are too small to be useful in defense. Instead of stinging, stingless bees use their mandibles to bite their attackers.<\/p>\n<p>Stingless bees are among the planet\u2019s oldest pollinators, with a remarkable concentration of species in the Amazon rainforest.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: They are found in tropical regions across the world, and about half of the 500 known species live in the Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas are the main areas where the stingless bee is found.<\/p>\n<p>In India, these bees are reported primarily from the northeastern, eastern, and southern Indian States.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Stingless bees can be used for pollination without fear of being stung. They are known for their popular medicinal honey and pollination potential.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: Deforestation has reduced nesting sites, while pesticide use, climate change and competition from invasive honeybees have further weakened populations.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/stingless-bees-legal-rights-10447109\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/stingless-bees-legal-rights-10447109\/<\/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: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insect in the world to be granted legal rights, after two municipalities \u2014 Satipo and Nauta \u2014 in Peru passed an ordinance earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Stingless Bees are a class of bees which either do not have stingers or have stingers that cannot cause much pain.<\/p>\n<p>Common genera of stingless bees: Austroplebeia, Melipona, and Tetragonula<\/p>\n<p>Defence Mechanism: They do possess stingers, but they are too small to be useful in defense. Instead of stinging, stingless bees use their mandibles to bite their attackers.<\/p>\n<p>Stingless bees are among the planet\u2019s oldest pollinators, with a remarkable concentration of species in the Amazon rainforest.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: They are found in tropical regions across the world, and about half of the 500 known species live in the Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Americas are the main areas where the stingless bee is found.<\/p>\n<p>In India, these bees are reported primarily from the northeastern, eastern, and southern Indian States.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits: Stingless bees can be used for pollination without fear of being stung. They are known for their popular medicinal honey and pollination potential.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: Deforestation has reduced nesting sites, while pesticide use, climate change and competition from invasive honeybees have further weakened populations.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/stingless-bees-legal-rights-10447109\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/stingless-bees-legal-rights-10447109\/<\/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 PathGennie:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a novel computational framework which can accelerate the simulation of rare molecular events.<\/li>\n<li>It is compatible with modern machine-learning techniques.<\/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=\"561\"\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_57_561\"\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_57_561\"\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_57_561\"\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_57_561\"\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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology has developed new open-source software called PathGennie.<\/p>\n<p>It is a novel computational framework developed by scientists can significantly accelerate the simulation of rare molecular events.<\/p>\n<p>It is open source software developed for fast tracking of drug discovery.<\/p>\n<p>It is aimed at fast-tracking the drug discovery process by accurately tracking molecular unbinding pathways.<\/p>\n<p>It addresses a long-standing challenge in molecular simulations \u2014 accurately modelling how drug molecules detach from their target proteins.<\/p>\n<p>This process, known as ligand unbinding, plays a key role in determining a drug\u2019s \u201cresidence time\u201d, which is often more relevant to therapeutic effectiveness than binding strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>It predicts the potential drugs unbind from their protein targets without the artificial distortions commonly used in standard methods.<\/p>\n<p>It mimics natural selection on a microscopic scale instead of forcing the molecule to move.<\/p>\n<p>Features of PathGennie:<\/p>\n<p>It captures rare molecular events without artificial acceleration.<\/p>\n<p>It generates multiple competitive unbinding pathways.<\/p>\n<p>It estimates residence time of drug molecules.<\/p>\n<p>It eliminates bias introduced by external force-based simulations<\/p>\n<p>Potential Applications:<\/p>\n<p>It addresses problems such as chemical reactions, catalytic processes, phase transitions, or self-assembly phenomena.<\/p>\n<p>It is also compatible with modern machine-learning techniques which ensures integrated into diverse simulation pipelines.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ministry-of-science-and-technology-develops-software-pathgennie-for-fast-tracking-of-drug-discovery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ministry-of-science-and-technology-develops-software-pathgennie-for-fast-tracking-of-drug-discovery\/<\/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>Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology has developed new open-source software called PathGennie.<\/p>\n<p>It is a novel computational framework developed by scientists can significantly accelerate the simulation of rare molecular events.<\/p>\n<p>It is open source software developed for fast tracking of drug discovery.<\/p>\n<p>It is aimed at fast-tracking the drug discovery process by accurately tracking molecular unbinding pathways.<\/p>\n<p>It addresses a long-standing challenge in molecular simulations \u2014 accurately modelling how drug molecules detach from their target proteins.<\/p>\n<p>This process, known as ligand unbinding, plays a key role in determining a drug\u2019s \u201cresidence time\u201d, which is often more relevant to therapeutic effectiveness than binding strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>It predicts the potential drugs unbind from their protein targets without the artificial distortions commonly used in standard methods.<\/p>\n<p>It mimics natural selection on a microscopic scale instead of forcing the molecule to move.<\/p>\n<p>Features of PathGennie:<\/p>\n<p>It captures rare molecular events without artificial acceleration.<\/p>\n<p>It generates multiple competitive unbinding pathways.<\/p>\n<p>It estimates residence time of drug molecules.<\/p>\n<p>It eliminates bias introduced by external force-based simulations<\/p>\n<p>Potential Applications:<\/p>\n<p>It addresses problems such as chemical reactions, catalytic processes, phase transitions, or self-assembly phenomena.<\/p>\n<p>It is also compatible with modern machine-learning techniques which ensures integrated into diverse simulation pipelines.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ministry-of-science-and-technology-develops-software-pathgennie-for-fast-tracking-of-drug-discovery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ministry-of-science-and-technology-develops-software-pathgennie-for-fast-tracking-of-drug-discovery\/<\/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 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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 Pralay missiles, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.<\/li>\n<li>It is a long range, surface-to-surface missile.<\/li>\n<li>It has the ability to change its path after covering certain range midair.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"562\"\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_57_562\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_57_562\"\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_57_562\"\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:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles.<\/p>\n<p>It is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface missile.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Pralay Missile:<\/p>\n<p>It is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.<\/p>\n<p>The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.<\/p>\n<p>Range: The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.<\/p>\n<p>Payload capacity: It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.<\/p>\n<p>The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.<\/p>\n<p>Speed: It reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.<\/p>\n<p>It has the ability to change its path after covering certain range midair.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by:\u00a0 It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat and in collaboration with other Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation labs.<\/p>\n<p>Industry partners: Bharat Dynamics Limited &amp; Bharat Electronics Limited and many other industries and MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/drdo-conducts-salvo-launch-of-pralay-missiles-off-odisha-coast\/article70457525.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/drdo-conducts-salvo-launch-of-pralay-missiles-off-odisha-coast\/article70457525.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out a salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles.<\/p>\n<p>It is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface missile.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Pralay Missile:<\/p>\n<p>It is a solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile.<\/p>\n<p>The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.<\/p>\n<p>Range: The missile has a range of 150-500 km and can be launched from a mobile launcher.<\/p>\n<p>Payload capacity: It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg.<\/p>\n<p>The missile is capable of carrying conventional warheads.<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with guidance systems that provide a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 10 meters.<\/p>\n<p>Speed: It reaches terminal speeds of Mach 6.1 and can engage targets such as radar installations, command centers, and airstrips.<\/p>\n<p>It has the ability to change its path after covering certain range midair.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by:\u00a0 It has been developed by Research Centre Imarat and in collaboration with other Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation labs.<\/p>\n<p>Industry partners: Bharat Dynamics Limited &amp; Bharat Electronics Limited and many other industries and MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/drdo-conducts-salvo-launch-of-pralay-missiles-off-odisha-coast\/article70457525.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/drdo-conducts-salvo-launch-of-pralay-missiles-off-odisha-coast\/article70457525.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; 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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>Bulgaria, recently in news which is bounded in the East by:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"563\"\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_57_563\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Romania                                            <\/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_57_563\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Adriatic Sea                                            <\/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_57_563\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. North Sea                                            <\/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_57_563\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Black Sea                                            <\/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>Recently, Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone bringing it closer to full European integration.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in the south eastern region of the European continent, occupying the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 countries: by Romania in the north; by Turkey and Greece in the south; by North Macedonia in the southwest and by Serbia in the west.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Border: It is bounded by the Black Sea in the east.<\/p>\n<p>Capital City: Sofia<\/p>\n<p>Geographical Features of Bulgaria:<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Ranges: The Balkan Mountains cut across the central part of the country, while the Rhodope Mountains run through southern Bulgaria, along its border with Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Highest Point: Musala Mt (at 9,594 ft.) which is located in the Rila Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Major rivers include the Danube River, Iskur, Maritsa, Struma, Tundzha and Yantra rivers.<\/p>\n<p>Climate: Most of Bulgaria has a moderate continental climate, which is tempered by Mediterranean influences in the south.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources: Bauxite, Copper, lead, zinc, coal etc.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/bulgaria-eurozone-member-russia-10450557\/?ref=explained_pg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/bulgaria-eurozone-member-russia-10450557\/?ref=explained_pg<\/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>Recently, Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone bringing it closer to full European integration.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in the south eastern region of the European continent, occupying the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 5 countries: by Romania in the north; by Turkey and Greece in the south; by North Macedonia in the southwest and by Serbia in the west.<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Border: It is bounded by the Black Sea in the east.<\/p>\n<p>Capital City: Sofia<\/p>\n<p>Geographical Features of Bulgaria:<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Ranges: The Balkan Mountains cut across the central part of the country, while the Rhodope Mountains run through southern Bulgaria, along its border with Greece.<\/p>\n<p>Highest Point: Musala Mt (at 9,594 ft.) which is located in the Rila Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Major rivers include the Danube River, Iskur, Maritsa, Struma, Tundzha and Yantra rivers.<\/p>\n<p>Climate: Most of Bulgaria has a moderate continental climate, which is tempered by Mediterranean influences in the south.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources: Bauxite, Copper, lead, zinc, coal etc.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/bulgaria-eurozone-member-russia-10450557\/?ref=explained_pg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/bulgaria-eurozone-member-russia-10450557\/?ref=explained_pg<\/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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