{"id":62048,"date":"2025-09-04T18:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=62048"},"modified":"2025-09-04T18:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:48:29","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-4-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-4-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 4 September 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_61\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 7 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>With reference to Biomaterials, recently seen in the news, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Metals<\/li>\n<li>Cells<\/li>\n<li>Glass<\/li>\n<li>Plastics<\/li>\n<li>Living Tissues<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above can be used to create biomaterials?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"594\"\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_61_594\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Only four                                            <\/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_61_594\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. All five                                            <\/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>As countries look to shift to cleaner processes to manufacture consumer products, be it plastics or textiles, biomaterials will become the new frontier of materials engineering.<\/p>\n<p>About Biomaterials:<\/p>\n<p>They are materials of natural, synthetic, or hybrid origin designed to interact safely and compatibly with different systems such as the human body and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>They are derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes that are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials.<\/p>\n<p>They are increasingly used across sectors such as packaging, textiles, construction, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials are central to modern biomedicine and bioengineering, and their design is informed by application-specific demands and trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>The modern field of biomaterials combines physics, chemistry, medicine, and biology, as well as materials science and tissue engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, cells, and living tissue are currently used to create biomaterials.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials can be broadly categorised into three types:<\/p>\n<p>Drop-in biomaterials, which are chemically identical to petroleum-based materials and can be used in existing manufacturing systems (such as bio-PET);<\/p>\n<p>Drop-out biomaterials, which are chemically different and require new processing or end-of-life systems (such as polylactic acid or PLA);<\/p>\n<p>Novel biomaterials, which offer new properties not found in conventional materials, such as self-healing materials, bioactive implants, and advanced composites.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html<\/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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>As countries look to shift to cleaner processes to manufacture consumer products, be it plastics or textiles, biomaterials will become the new frontier of materials engineering.<\/p>\n<p>About Biomaterials:<\/p>\n<p>They are materials of natural, synthetic, or hybrid origin designed to interact safely and compatibly with different systems such as the human body and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>They are derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes that are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials.<\/p>\n<p>They are increasingly used across sectors such as packaging, textiles, construction, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials are central to modern biomedicine and bioengineering, and their design is informed by application-specific demands and trade-offs.<\/p>\n<p>The modern field of biomaterials combines physics, chemistry, medicine, and biology, as well as materials science and tissue engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, cells, and living tissue are currently used to create biomaterials.<\/p>\n<p>Biomaterials can be broadly categorised into three types:<\/p>\n<p>Drop-in biomaterials, which are chemically identical to petroleum-based materials and can be used in existing manufacturing systems (such as bio-PET);<\/p>\n<p>Drop-out biomaterials, which are chemically different and require new processing or end-of-life systems (such as polylactic acid or PLA);<\/p>\n<p>Novel biomaterials, which offer new properties not found in conventional materials, such as self-healing materials, bioactive implants, and advanced composites.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/165039\/OPS\/GN5FDFL6H.1+GKBFDHKNS.1.html<\/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; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Katydids, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"595\"\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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. They are a family of fungi.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. They are nocturnal insects.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. They are deep-sea crustaceans.                                            <\/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_61_595\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. They are parasitic plants.                                            <\/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>Researchers recently identified three previously unknown species of meadow katydids, or long-horned grasshoppers, named Conocephalus usmanii, Conocephalus nagariensis, and Conocephalus ganderbali, in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>About Katydids:<\/p>\n<p>Found on every continent except Antarctica, Katydids are a family of primarily nocturnal insects.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 8,000 known species of Katydid, all of which belong to the family Tettigoniidae.<\/p>\n<p>Grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids belong to a group of insects known as orthopterans (meaning &#8216;straight wings&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>They closely resemble grasshoppers and used to go by the name long-horned grasshoppers.<\/p>\n<p>However, in reality, they are more closely related to crickets, hence their other common name, the bush cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Katydids vary greatly in size depending on the species. That said, most range between 0.2 inches to 5.1 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>The body generally resembles that of grasshoppers, but katydids have long, threadlike antennae instead of the grasshoppers\u2019 short antennae.<\/p>\n<p>While most Katydids appear bright green or mimic the appearance of leaves, they come in a variety of colors, ranging from pink to yellow.<\/p>\n<p>Like grasshoppers and crickets, katydids make noise by rubbing body parts together \u2014 in their case, by moving a leg against a wing and producing a sound that resembles their name.<\/p>\n<p>They are famous for their ability to blend into their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Katydids have feet with four segments.<\/p>\n<p>The lifespan of a katydid is about a year.<\/p>\n<p>They are mostly herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit, but some eat small insects.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir<\/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: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Researchers recently identified three previously unknown species of meadow katydids, or long-horned grasshoppers, named Conocephalus usmanii, Conocephalus nagariensis, and Conocephalus ganderbali, in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>About Katydids:<\/p>\n<p>Found on every continent except Antarctica, Katydids are a family of primarily nocturnal insects.<\/p>\n<p>There are more than 8,000 known species of Katydid, all of which belong to the family Tettigoniidae.<\/p>\n<p>Grasshoppers, locusts, crickets, and katydids belong to a group of insects known as orthopterans (meaning &#8216;straight wings&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>They closely resemble grasshoppers and used to go by the name long-horned grasshoppers.<\/p>\n<p>However, in reality, they are more closely related to crickets, hence their other common name, the bush cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Katydids vary greatly in size depending on the species. That said, most range between 0.2 inches to 5.1 inches long.<\/p>\n<p>The body generally resembles that of grasshoppers, but katydids have long, threadlike antennae instead of the grasshoppers\u2019 short antennae.<\/p>\n<p>While most Katydids appear bright green or mimic the appearance of leaves, they come in a variety of colors, ranging from pink to yellow.<\/p>\n<p>Like grasshoppers and crickets, katydids make noise by rubbing body parts together \u2014 in their case, by moving a leg against a wing and producing a sound that resembles their name.<\/p>\n<p>They are famous for their ability to blend into their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Katydids have feet with four segments.<\/p>\n<p>The lifespan of a katydid is about a year.<\/p>\n<p>They are mostly herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit, but some eat small insects.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/hidden-grass-researchers-discover-three-new-species-musical-katydids-kashmir<\/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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a 2 GW run-of-river hydropower project.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Nepal.<\/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=\"596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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_61_596\"\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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Adani Group recently commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>About Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 570 MW run-of-river hydropower project being built on the Wangchu River\/basin in Chukha District, Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu River (also called Raid\u0101k River in India) is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River.<\/p>\n<p>It is being developed by Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), a joint venture company formed by India\u2019s Adani Power Limited (APL) and Bhutan\u2019s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) following a shareholders\u2019 agreement signed in September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>DGPC holds a controlling 51% stake in the venture, with Adani Power owning the remaining 49%.<\/p>\n<p>This project will involve an investment of \u20b96,000 crore.\u00a0 It will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will function as a peaking run-of-river plant, helping Bhutan manage seasonal fluctuations in hydropower generation.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will feature four turbines, each rated at 142.5 MW, producing roughly 2,478.93 GWh annually.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu Project will meet Bhutan\u2019s electricity demand during winters. Power generated in the summer season will be exported to India.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms<\/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: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Adani Group recently commenced the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>About Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 570 MW run-of-river hydropower project being built on the Wangchu River\/basin in Chukha District, Bhutan.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu River (also called Raid\u0101k River in India) is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River.<\/p>\n<p>It is being developed by Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL), a joint venture company formed by India\u2019s Adani Power Limited (APL) and Bhutan\u2019s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) following a shareholders\u2019 agreement signed in September 2025.<\/p>\n<p>DGPC holds a controlling 51% stake in the venture, with Adani Power owning the remaining 49%.<\/p>\n<p>This project will involve an investment of \u20b96,000 crore.\u00a0 It will be implemented on a build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will function as a peaking run-of-river plant, helping Bhutan manage seasonal fluctuations in hydropower generation.<\/p>\n<p>The facility will feature four turbines, each rated at 142.5 MW, producing roughly 2,478.93 GWh annually.<\/p>\n<p>The Wangchu Project will meet Bhutan\u2019s electricity demand during winters. Power generated in the summer season will be exported to India.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/adani-group-officially-commences-570-mw-wangchhu-hydro-power-project-in-bhutan\/articleshow\/126333781.cms<\/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>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/li>\n<li>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/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=\"597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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_61_597\"\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>A Sakthivel has been recently appointed as the chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), marking his fifth term at the helm of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>About Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1978 under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992.<\/p>\n<p>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/p>\n<p>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Its primary objective is to promote and support the export of Indian garments and textiles to the global market.<\/p>\n<p>AEPC is the most significant body representing apparel exporters in India and works towards improving the competitiveness of the Indian apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>It acts as a bridge between the government, Indian apparel exporters, and international customers.<\/p>\n<p>It comprises various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n<p>Central Government representatives<\/p>\n<p>Exporters<\/p>\n<p>Industry Associations<\/p>\n<p>Government Bodies<\/p>\n<p>AEPC&#8217;s decision-making process involves inputs from these sectors to make informed decisions for the development of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Its governing body is led by an elected chairman, supported by regional and sectoral committees, along with professionals and experts in the field of textile and apparel export.<\/p>\n<p>Functions:<\/p>\n<p>Promoting Apparel Exports: Facilitates the export of Indian-made garments worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Market Research &amp; Development: Conducts research to understand global trends, market demands, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Organizing Trade Fairs: AEPC organizes national and international trade fairs to showcase Indian apparel.<\/p>\n<p>Policy Advocacy: Acts as a liaison between the government and exporters to address issues in the export sector.<\/p>\n<p>Skill Development: Provides training programs and workshops for improving the skills of the workforce in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>Certification and Standards: Works to ensure that apparel exports meet international quality standards and certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Data Collection: Gathers and disseminates data on market trends, industry reports, and export statistics.<\/p>\n<p>It also organizes the India International Garment Fair twice a year that allows more than 300 exhibitors to display their products and unique apparel.<\/p>\n<p>It has its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp<\/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>A Sakthivel has been recently appointed as the chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), marking his fifth term at the helm of the organization.<\/p>\n<p>About Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC):<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1978 under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act of 1992.<\/p>\n<p>It is the official body of apparel exporters in India.<\/p>\n<p>It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Its primary objective is to promote and support the export of Indian garments and textiles to the global market.<\/p>\n<p>AEPC is the most significant body representing apparel exporters in India and works towards improving the competitiveness of the Indian apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>It acts as a bridge between the government, Indian apparel exporters, and international customers.<\/p>\n<p>It comprises various stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n<p>Central Government representatives<\/p>\n<p>Exporters<\/p>\n<p>Industry Associations<\/p>\n<p>Government Bodies<\/p>\n<p>AEPC&#8217;s decision-making process involves inputs from these sectors to make informed decisions for the development of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Its governing body is led by an elected chairman, supported by regional and sectoral committees, along with professionals and experts in the field of textile and apparel export.<\/p>\n<p>Functions:<\/p>\n<p>Promoting Apparel Exports: Facilitates the export of Indian-made garments worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Market Research &amp; Development: Conducts research to understand global trends, market demands, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Organizing Trade Fairs: AEPC organizes national and international trade fairs to showcase Indian apparel.<\/p>\n<p>Policy Advocacy: Acts as a liaison between the government and exporters to address issues in the export sector.<\/p>\n<p>Skill Development: Provides training programs and workshops for improving the skills of the workforce in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>Certification and Standards: Works to ensure that apparel exports meet international quality standards and certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Data Collection: Gathers and disseminates data on market trends, industry reports, and export statistics.<\/p>\n<p>It also organizes the India International Garment Fair twice a year that allows more than 300 exhibitors to display their products and unique apparel.<\/p>\n<p>It has its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/entertainment\/3751098-a-sakthivel-takes-charge-as-aepc-chairman-aims-to-bolster-indias-apparel-exports?amp<\/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; 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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>Where is Sagar Island, recently seen in the news, located?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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_61_598\"\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>The West Bengal Chief Minister recently laid the foundation stone of a 5-km-long bridge over the river Muriganga to connect Sagar Island with the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Sagar Island:<\/p>\n<p>Sagar Island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is located in the Ganges delta, in West Bengal.<\/p>\n<p>It is about 100 km south of Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of the South 24 Parganas district. It consists of 43 villages.<\/p>\n<p>It lies at the mouth of the Hooghly River (a major distributary of the Ganges), an arm of which separates it from the mainland to the east.<\/p>\n<p>Although Sagar Island is a part of Sundarbans, it does not have any tiger habitation or mangrove forests or small river tributaries as is characteristic of the overall Sundarban delta.<\/p>\n<p>Situated at a point where the Ganges River system meets the Bay of Bengal, the island is held to be particularly sacred and is a noted Hindu pilgrimage center.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of pilgrims make their way to Sagardwip every year in mid-January to take a holy dip in the river during the Ganga Sagar Fair.<\/p>\n<p>The Ganga Sagar Fair is the second most attended fair in the world, after the popular Kumbh Mela.<\/p>\n<p>The Kapil Muni temple on the island is a popular pilgrim centre.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette<\/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>The West Bengal Chief Minister recently laid the foundation stone of a 5-km-long bridge over the river Muriganga to connect Sagar Island with the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About Sagar Island:<\/p>\n<p>Sagar Island, also known as Gangasagar or Sagardwip, is located in the Ganges delta, in West Bengal.<\/p>\n<p>It is about 100 km south of Kolkata.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of the South 24 Parganas district. It consists of 43 villages.<\/p>\n<p>It lies at the mouth of the Hooghly River (a major distributary of the Ganges), an arm of which separates it from the mainland to the east.<\/p>\n<p>Although Sagar Island is a part of Sundarbans, it does not have any tiger habitation or mangrove forests or small river tributaries as is characteristic of the overall Sundarban delta.<\/p>\n<p>Situated at a point where the Ganges River system meets the Bay of Bengal, the island is held to be particularly sacred and is a noted Hindu pilgrimage center.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of pilgrims make their way to Sagardwip every year in mid-January to take a holy dip in the river during the Ganga Sagar Fair.<\/p>\n<p>The Ganga Sagar Fair is the second most attended fair in the world, after the popular Kumbh Mela.<\/p>\n<p>The Kapil Muni temple on the island is a popular pilgrim centre.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/west-bengal\/west-bengal-cm-mamata-lays-foundation-stone-of-5-km-bridge-connecting-sagar-island-to-mainland\/article70475374.ece#google_vignette<\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which of the following is correct regarding Mpemba Effect, seen in the news recently?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"599\"\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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. It is an alternate wetting and drying of soil due to climate change.                                            <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. It is a new economic concept to define inflation.                                             <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. It is a method of draining harmful chemicals from human body.                                            <\/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_61_599\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. It is phenomenon in which a hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have used supercomputers to develop the first simulation of ice formation proving the Mpemba effect of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mpemba effect is a paradoxical phenomenon in which a <strong>hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid <\/strong>under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The effect was described by <strong>Aristotle, in his book Meterologica.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after <strong>Tanzanian student Erasto Mpemba,<\/strong> who brought attention to this counterintuitive phenomenon in 1969, makes for curious observation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possible causes to Mpemba Effect:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Micro bubbles:<\/strong> One cause, scientists have posited, is\u00a0micro bubbles left suspended in water that has been heated by boiling.\n<ul>\n<li>These cavities promote <strong>convection and transfer heat faster<\/strong> as the water cools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaporation:<\/strong> as warmer water evaporates more, it also takes away some heat (evaporation is inherently endothermic, which is how sweat cools your skin).\n<ul>\n<li>Both convection and accelerated heat transfer are enhanced in warmer water because such water is less dense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presence of frost in cold water<\/strong>: Frost is an insulator and could <strong>slow the loss of heat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists have also considered whether compounds in water like calcium carbonate could be precipitated by boiling, and then dissolve, thus increasing the water\u2019s freezing point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have used supercomputers to develop the first simulation of ice formation proving the Mpemba effect of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mpemba effect is a paradoxical phenomenon in which a <strong>hot liquid can cool or freeze faster than a cold liquid <\/strong>under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The effect was described by <strong>Aristotle, in his book Meterologica.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is named after <strong>Tanzanian student Erasto Mpemba,<\/strong> who brought attention to this counterintuitive phenomenon in 1969, makes for curious observation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possible causes to Mpemba Effect:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Micro bubbles:<\/strong> One cause, scientists have posited, is\u00a0micro bubbles left suspended in water that has been heated by boiling.\n<ul>\n<li>These cavities promote <strong>convection and transfer heat faster<\/strong> as the water cools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaporation:<\/strong> as warmer water evaporates more, it also takes away some heat (evaporation is inherently endothermic, which is how sweat cools your skin).\n<ul>\n<li>Both convection and accelerated heat transfer are enhanced in warmer water because such water is less dense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Presence of frost in cold water<\/strong>: Frost is an insulator and could <strong>slow the loss of heat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientists have also considered whether compounds in water like calcium carbonate could be precipitated by boiling, and then dissolve, thus increasing the water\u2019s freezing point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211815&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>W Ursae Majoris (W UMa), recently in news, is a<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"600\"\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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Binary Star                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Red Giant star                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Asteroid                                            <\/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_61_600\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. New Planet                                            <\/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>Astronomers from Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences used data from Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope and NASA\u2019s TESS space telescope to create detailed light curves of the W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) star.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as a <strong>low mass contact binary,<\/strong> is a type of <strong>eclipsing binary variable star.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They share a <strong>single outer atmosphere<\/strong> and they orbit around each other.<\/li>\n<li>W UMa stars are easily recognized by their <strong>light curves<\/strong> with <strong>near equal minima<\/strong> and <strong>continuous light variation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their variability ranges from a few tenths to slightly over a magnitude. The periods are typically short and range between <strong>25 days to around 1.0 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> The <strong>traditional theory explaining<\/strong> the origin of contact binaries is <strong>W UMa systems form from detached binaries of<\/strong> that comparable periods through <strong>orbital decay by angular momentum loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of the contact binary seems to have been <strong>first introduced by Kuiper (1941).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance W Ursae Majoris Star Study<\/strong>: They assist in precise determinations of fundamental stellar parameters such as masses, radii, and temperatures, crucial for testing theories about <strong>how stars evolve over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Astronomers from Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences used data from Devasthal Fast Optical Telescope and NASA\u2019s TESS space telescope to create detailed light curves of the W Ursae Majoris (W UMa) star.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is also known as a <strong>low mass contact binary,<\/strong> is a type of <strong>eclipsing binary variable star.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They share a <strong>single outer atmosphere<\/strong> and they orbit around each other.<\/li>\n<li>W UMa stars are easily recognized by their <strong>light curves<\/strong> with <strong>near equal minima<\/strong> and <strong>continuous light variation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their variability ranges from a few tenths to slightly over a magnitude. The periods are typically short and range between <strong>25 days to around 1.0 days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> The <strong>traditional theory explaining<\/strong> the origin of contact binaries is <strong>W UMa systems form from detached binaries of<\/strong> that comparable periods through <strong>orbital decay by angular momentum loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The idea of the contact binary seems to have been <strong>first introduced by Kuiper (1941).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance W Ursae Majoris Star Study<\/strong>: They assist in precise determinations of fundamental stellar parameters such as masses, radii, and temperatures, crucial for testing theories about <strong>how stars evolve over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (a) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211818&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. 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Consider the following statements regarding SHINE Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It empowers women with knowledge that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/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=\"601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\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_61_601\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, at the 79th\u00a0Bureau of Indian Standards foundation Day union minister launch SHINE scheme in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Standards Help Inform &amp; Nurture Empowered Women (SHINE<\/strong>) is a new scheme of the <strong>Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>places women<\/strong>, at the center of India\u2019s quality journey.<\/li>\n<li>Through structured training, grassroots partnerships with NGOs and SHGs, and practical, locally delivered programmes,<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>empowers women with knowledge<\/strong> that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>Through these BIS spreads awareness about <strong>standards, safety, and quality<\/strong> within households, self-help groups, and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, at the 79th\u00a0Bureau of Indian Standards foundation Day union minister launch SHINE scheme in New Delhi.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Standards Help Inform &amp; Nurture Empowered Women (SHINE<\/strong>) is a new scheme of the <strong>Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>places women<\/strong>, at the center of India\u2019s quality journey.<\/li>\n<li>Through structured training, grassroots partnerships with NGOs and SHGs, and practical, locally delivered programmes,<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>empowers women with knowledge<\/strong> that protects families and strengthens livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li>Through these BIS spreads awareness about <strong>standards, safety, and quality<\/strong> within households, self-help groups, and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2211859&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Melghat Tiger Reserve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is situated in the state of Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<li>Its vegetation is majorly consists of tropical evergreen forests.<\/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=\"602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\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_61_602\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>southern\u00a0offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range<\/strong> in Central India, called\u00a0<strong>Gavilgarh Hill.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was the\u00a0<strong>first<\/strong> <strong>tiger reserve in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name \u2018Melghat\u2019 means the confluence of various \u2018ghats\u2019 or valleys, as is typical from the landscape of this tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The forest is\u00a0<strong>tropical dry deciduous in nature<\/strong>,\u00a0dominated by teak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The reserve is a catchment area for\u00a0five major rivers: the <strong>Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar,<\/strong> all of which are\u00a0<strong>tributaries of the river Tapti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Tapti River<\/strong> and the <strong>Gawilgadh ridge<\/strong> of the Satpura Range\u00a0form the boundaries of the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Korkus<\/strong> are the largest tribal community in Melghat. Other communities include the\u00a0Gawli community and the\u00a0Gond tribe also reside here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Some of the common species are\u00a0teak, Lagerstroemia Parviflora, Terminalia Tomentosa, Ougeinia Oojeinensis, Emblica Officinalis, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Sambar deer, Leopard,\u00a0Nilgais, dhole, hyena, jungle cat, langur, etc.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>It is considered a stronghold of the\u00a0<strong>critically endangered forest owlet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has released 15 critically endangered Indian vultures at the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated in the <strong>state of Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located on the <strong>southern\u00a0offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range<\/strong> in Central India, called\u00a0<strong>Gavilgarh Hill.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was the\u00a0<strong>first<\/strong> <strong>tiger reserve in Maharashtra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The name \u2018Melghat\u2019 means the confluence of various \u2018ghats\u2019 or valleys, as is typical from the landscape of this tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The forest is\u00a0<strong>tropical dry deciduous in nature<\/strong>,\u00a0dominated by teak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The reserve is a catchment area for\u00a0five major rivers: the <strong>Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar,<\/strong> all of which are\u00a0<strong>tributaries of the river Tapti.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Tapti River<\/strong> and the <strong>Gawilgadh ridge<\/strong> of the Satpura Range\u00a0form the boundaries of the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribes:<\/strong> The\u00a0<strong>Korkus<\/strong> are the largest tribal community in Melghat. Other communities include the\u00a0Gawli community and the\u00a0Gond tribe also reside here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Some of the common species are\u00a0teak, Lagerstroemia Parviflora, Terminalia Tomentosa, Ougeinia Oojeinensis, Emblica Officinalis, Bamboo, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Sloth Bear, Indian Gaur, Sambar deer, Leopard,\u00a0Nilgais, dhole, hyena, jungle cat, langur, etc.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>It is considered a stronghold of the\u00a0<strong>critically endangered forest owlet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/15-indian-vultures-released-in-maharashtras-melghat-tiger-reserve\/2820143\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Iran, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0Russia and Azerbaijan.<\/li>\n<li>It consists of mountain ranges namely Zagros Mountains\u00a0and the\u00a0Alborz Mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\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_61_603\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid any\u00a0non-essential travel to Iran\u00a0until further notice amid the ongoing protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Iran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a prominent country <strong>located in\u00a0West Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Armenia,\u00a0Azerbaijan, and\u00a0Turkmenistan<\/strong>to the\u00a0north,\u00a0<strong>Afghanistan\u00a0and\u00a0Pakistan<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0east,<strong>\u00a0Iraq<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0west, and\u00a0<strong>Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bordered by major\u00a0water bodies, namely the\u00a0<strong>Caspian Sea<\/strong>to the north, and the\u00a0<strong>Persian Gulf<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Gulf of Oman<\/strong>\u00a0to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tehran<\/li>\n<li>It is a member country of <strong>SCO, OPEC and BRICS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Iran:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Its terrain\u00a0is predominantly marked by the\u00a0<strong>Iranian Plateau,<\/strong> characterised by vast\u00a0deserts\u00a0like the\u00a0<strong>Dasht-e Kavir\u00a0and\u00a0Dasht-e Lut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain Range:<\/strong> It has important\u00a0mountain ranges\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong>Zagros Mountains<\/strong>in the\u00a0west\u00a0and the\u00a0Alborz Mountains\u00a0in the\u00a0north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> <strong>Mount Damavand<\/strong>, located in the\u00a0<strong>Alborz Mountain Range<\/strong>, is the\u00a0highest peak in Iran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Iran\u2019s climate\u00a0varies from\u00a0<strong>arid and semi-arid\u00a0conditions<\/strong> to\u00a0subtropical\u00a0regions, especially along the Caspian coast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major\u00a0Rivers:<\/strong> Karun,\u00a0Dez,\u00a0Karkheh, and\u00a0Diyala\u00a0rivers, essential for irrigation and agriculture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is rich in oil and natural gas, along with\u00a0coal,\u00a0chromium,\u00a0copper,\u00a0iron ore,\u00a0lead,\u00a0manganese,\u00a0zinc, and\u00a0sulphur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/india\/avoid-non-essential-travel-to-iran-india\/amp_articleshow\/126358992.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/india\/avoid-non-essential-travel-to-iran-india\/amp_articleshow\/126358992.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>Recently, India has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid any\u00a0non-essential travel to Iran\u00a0until further notice amid the ongoing protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Iran:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is a prominent country <strong>located in\u00a0West Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It shares land boundaries\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>Armenia,\u00a0Azerbaijan, and\u00a0Turkmenistan<\/strong>to the\u00a0north,\u00a0<strong>Afghanistan\u00a0and\u00a0Pakistan<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0east,<strong>\u00a0Iraq<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0west, and\u00a0<strong>Turkey<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0northwest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It is bordered by major\u00a0water bodies, namely the\u00a0<strong>Caspian Sea<\/strong>to the north, and the\u00a0<strong>Persian Gulf<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>Gulf of Oman<\/strong>\u00a0to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tehran<\/li>\n<li>It is a member 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