{"id":62705,"date":"2025-09-09T18:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=62705"},"modified":"2025-09-09T18:01:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:31:34","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-9-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-9-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 9 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_65\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 12 January 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Osteoarthritis (OA):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, OA is the most common type of arthritis.<\/li>\n<li>The primary cause of OA is the breakdown of muscles.<\/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=\"633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\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_65_633\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>In a promising breakthrough, scientists at Stanford University recently identified a key protein called 15-PGDH linked to cartilage loss during aging, offering hope for new treatments for osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>About Osteoarthritis:<\/p>\n<p>Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>What Causes OA?<\/p>\n<p>It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints.<\/p>\n<p>Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints.<\/p>\n<p>Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a &#8220;shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed (flattened or pressed together).<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, greatly decreasing its ability to act as a shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>As the cartilage deteriorates, tendons and ligaments stretch, causing pain.<\/p>\n<p>If the condition worsens, the bones could rub against each other.<\/p>\n<p>It commonly occurs in the weight-bearing joints of the hips, knees, and spine.<\/p>\n<p>It also affects the fingers, thumbs, neck, and large toe.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not affect other joints unless previous injury, excessive stress, or an underlying disorder of cartilage is involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is more likely to develop as people age. But it can affect much younger people, too, especially those who have had a prior joint injury.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Symptoms of osteoarthritis most often develop gradually and include:<\/p>\n<p>Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement<\/p>\n<p>Pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity<\/p>\n<p>Stiffness after periods of rest<\/p>\n<p>Bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers (which may or may not be painful)<\/p>\n<p>Joint swelling<\/p>\n<p>Treatment:<\/p>\n<p>Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help manage pain and keep people active.<\/p>\n<p>As a last resort, a damaged joint may be surgically fused or replaced with one made of a combination of metal, plastic, and\/or ceramic.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456<\/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: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>In a promising breakthrough, scientists at Stanford University recently identified a key protein called 15-PGDH linked to cartilage loss during aging, offering hope for new treatments for osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>About Osteoarthritis:<\/p>\n<p>Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>What Causes OA?<\/p>\n<p>It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints.<\/p>\n<p>Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints.<\/p>\n<p>Its main function is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a &#8220;shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed (flattened or pressed together).<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in a joint to become stiff and lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the cartilage may wear away in some areas, greatly decreasing its ability to act as a shock absorber.<\/p>\n<p>As the cartilage deteriorates, tendons and ligaments stretch, causing pain.<\/p>\n<p>If the condition worsens, the bones could rub against each other.<\/p>\n<p>It commonly occurs in the weight-bearing joints of the hips, knees, and spine.<\/p>\n<p>It also affects the fingers, thumbs, neck, and large toe.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not affect other joints unless previous injury, excessive stress, or an underlying disorder of cartilage is involved.<\/p>\n<p>It is more likely to develop as people age. But it can affect much younger people, too, especially those who have had a prior joint injury.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Symptoms of osteoarthritis most often develop gradually and include:<\/p>\n<p>Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement<\/p>\n<p>Pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity<\/p>\n<p>Stiffness after periods of rest<\/p>\n<p>Bony enlargements in the middle and end joints of the fingers (which may or may not be painful)<\/p>\n<p>Joint swelling<\/p>\n<p>Treatment:<\/p>\n<p>Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there are many treatment options available to help manage pain and keep people active.<\/p>\n<p>As a last resort, a damaged joint may be surgically fused or replaced with one made of a combination of metal, plastic, and\/or ceramic.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/science\/new-discovery-may-help-reverse-joint-damage-and-treat-osteoarthritis-10571456<\/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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Hatti Tribe, recently seen in the news, primarily resides in which Indian states?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"634\"\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_65_634\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rajasthan and Haryana                                            <\/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_65_634\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_65_634\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Boda Tyohar&#8221;, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour.<\/p>\n<p>About Hatti Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets called \u2018Haat\u2019 in nearby cities.<\/p>\n<p>Hatti men traditionally don distinctive white headgear on ceremonial occasions.<\/p>\n<p>These tribal people reside in the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main Hatti clans: one in the Trans-Giri area of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh and the other in Jaunsar Bawar of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>The two Hatti clans have similar traditions, and intermarriages are common.<\/p>\n<p>Jodidara is a traditional form of polyandrous marriage practised among the Hatti tribe in Himachal Pradesh, where a woman marries two or more brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Polyandry is legally recognised in Himachal Pradesh under revenue laws.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is governed by a traditional council called \u2018khumbli\u2019 which decides community matters.<\/p>\n<p>Economy: The Hatti population relies on agriculture for livelihood and bare subsistence since their climate is ideal for growing \u201cCash Crops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Population: According to the 2011 census, members of the community numbered 2.5 lakh, but at present the population of the Hattis is estimated at around 3 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Indian government granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand was granted tribal status in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Boda Tyohar, also called Magho ko Tyohar, is the biggest annual festival of the Hatti tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.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: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Boda Tyohar&#8221;, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour.<\/p>\n<p>About Hatti Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets called \u2018Haat\u2019 in nearby cities.<\/p>\n<p>Hatti men traditionally don distinctive white headgear on ceremonial occasions.<\/p>\n<p>These tribal people reside in the Himachal-Uttarakhand border in the basin of the Giri and Tons rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna.<\/p>\n<p>There are two main Hatti clans: one in the Trans-Giri area of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh and the other in Jaunsar Bawar of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>The two Hatti clans have similar traditions, and intermarriages are common.<\/p>\n<p>Jodidara is a traditional form of polyandrous marriage practised among the Hatti tribe in Himachal Pradesh, where a woman marries two or more brothers.<\/p>\n<p>Polyandry is legally recognised in Himachal Pradesh under revenue laws.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is governed by a traditional council called \u2018khumbli\u2019 which decides community matters.<\/p>\n<p>Economy: The Hatti population relies on agriculture for livelihood and bare subsistence since their climate is ideal for growing \u201cCash Crops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Population: According to the 2011 census, members of the community numbered 2.5 lakh, but at present the population of the Hattis is estimated at around 3 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Indian government granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand was granted tribal status in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Boda Tyohar, also called Magho ko Tyohar, is the biggest annual festival of the Hatti tribe.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/month-long-hati-s-tribal-festival-boda-tyohar-commenced-with-fervour-in-himachal-101768034028328.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                           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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 Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the National Apex Agency providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, 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=\"635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\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_65_635\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) recently stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh is one of the States facing widespread contamination of groundwater as per the BIS standards.<\/p>\n<p>About Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<p>It is a multidisciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tube wells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was merged with the Ground Water Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: Develop and disseminate technologies and monitor and implement national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and management of India\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Organization Setup:<\/p>\n<p>It is headed by the Chairman and has five members.<\/p>\n<p>CGWB is a multidisciplinary scientific organization consisting of Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Hydrologists, Hydrometeorologists, and Engineers.<\/p>\n<p>It has four main wings, namely<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Management &amp; Liaison (SML)<\/p>\n<p>Survey, Assessment &amp; Monitoring (SAM)<\/p>\n<p>Exploratory Drilling &amp; Materials Management (ED&amp;MM)<\/p>\n<p>Water Quality &amp; Training and Technology Transfer (WQ&amp;TT).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarters: Bhujal Bhawan, Faridabad, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>The major activities of the CGWB are:<\/p>\n<p>National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) involving the preparation of Aquifer Maps and Management Plans.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater explorations to delineate groundwater-worthy areas and potential aquifers.<\/p>\n<p>Geophysical surveys to delineate groundwater bearing zones, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Periodic assessment of the country\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring of groundwater levels and quality through groundwater observation wells.<\/p>\n<p>Dissemination of Ground Water Data and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater modelling.<\/p>\n<p>GIS and Remote sensing.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and control of groundwater development and management by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in coordination with State Government Organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination with the State Government with a view to establish benchmark methodologies for groundwater studies.<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;D studies in the ground water sector and application and operationalization of new technologies\/techniques for groundwater investigation, development, and management.<\/p>\n<p>Water conservation and artificial recharge to groundwater.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity building and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece<\/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: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) recently stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh is one of the States facing widespread contamination of groundwater as per the BIS standards.<\/p>\n<p>About Central Ground Water Board (CGWB):<\/p>\n<p>It is a multidisciplinary scientific organization of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation, and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.<\/p>\n<p>It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tube wells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was merged with the Ground Water Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: Develop and disseminate technologies and monitor and implement national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and management of India\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Organization Setup:<\/p>\n<p>It is headed by the Chairman and has five members.<\/p>\n<p>CGWB is a multidisciplinary scientific organization consisting of Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Hydrologists, Hydrometeorologists, and Engineers.<\/p>\n<p>It has four main wings, namely<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable Management &amp; Liaison (SML)<\/p>\n<p>Survey, Assessment &amp; Monitoring (SAM)<\/p>\n<p>Exploratory Drilling &amp; Materials Management (ED&amp;MM)<\/p>\n<p>Water Quality &amp; Training and Technology Transfer (WQ&amp;TT).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarters: Bhujal Bhawan, Faridabad, Haryana.<\/p>\n<p>The major activities of the CGWB are:<\/p>\n<p>National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) involving the preparation of Aquifer Maps and Management Plans.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater explorations to delineate groundwater-worthy areas and potential aquifers.<\/p>\n<p>Geophysical surveys to delineate groundwater bearing zones, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Periodic assessment of the country\u2019s groundwater resources.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring of groundwater levels and quality through groundwater observation wells.<\/p>\n<p>Dissemination of Ground Water Data and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Groundwater modelling.<\/p>\n<p>GIS and Remote sensing.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation and control of groundwater development and management by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) in coordination with State Government Organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Coordination with the State Government with a view to establish benchmark methodologies for groundwater studies.<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;D studies in the ground water sector and application and operationalization of new technologies\/techniques for groundwater investigation, development, and management.<\/p>\n<p>Water conservation and artificial recharge to groundwater.<\/p>\n<p>Capacity building and knowledge transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/cgwb-report-flags-widespread-contamination-of-groundwater-in-andhra-pradesh\/article70497681.ece<\/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>Consider the following statements regarding Bhairav Battalions, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/li>\n<li>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/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=\"636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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_65_636\"\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>For the first time, the Indian Army\u2019s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>About Bhairav Battalions<\/p>\n<p>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p>Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.<\/p>\n<p>They are specially equipped for swift, surprise, and high-impact operations in diverse combat environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Para Special Forces, which handle strategic missions deep inside enemy territory, Bhairav Battalions are positioned closer to the border.<\/p>\n<p>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/p>\n<p>In the Army\u2019s own words, Bhairav units are built to \u201cfight tonight\u201d, meaning they must be ready to move at short notice, often without waiting for larger formations.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhairav units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry, aimed at freeing up Special Forces for more critical assignments.<\/p>\n<p>The battalions are being placed under corps and division-level formations, especially in sectors considered sensitive, Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p>Their structure allows them to be deployed for multi-domain tasks, a mix of ground action, drone operations, and electronic support.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly 15 battalions already raised and plans for up to 25, the Bhairav formation is becoming a permanent part of India\u2019s defence structure.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154<\/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>For the first time, the Indian Army\u2019s newly raised Bhairav Battalion will march down Kartavya Path and salute the Supreme Commander during the Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n<p>About Bhairav Battalions<\/p>\n<p>They are a new class of compact, high-tech combat units of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n<p>Each battalion comprises approximately 250 soldiers, drawing personnel from infantry, artillery, air defence, signals, and other combat support arms.<\/p>\n<p>They are specially equipped for swift, surprise, and high-impact operations in diverse combat environments.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Para Special Forces, which handle strategic missions deep inside enemy territory, Bhairav Battalions are positioned closer to the border.<\/p>\n<p>Their job is to handle tactical, fast-breaking situations, the kind that require immediate response rather than detailed planning.<\/p>\n<p>In the Army\u2019s own words, Bhairav units are built to \u201cfight tonight\u201d, meaning they must be ready to move at short notice, often without waiting for larger formations.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhairav units will act as a bridge between Special Forces and regular infantry, aimed at freeing up Special Forces for more critical assignments.<\/p>\n<p>The battalions are being placed under corps and division-level formations, especially in sectors considered sensitive, Rajasthan, Jammu, Ladakh, and the Northeast.<\/p>\n<p>Their structure allows them to be deployed for multi-domain tasks, a mix of ground action, drone operations, and electronic support.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly 15 battalions already raised and plans for up to 25, the Bhairav formation is becoming a permanent part of India\u2019s defence structure.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiasentinels.com\/army\/indian-armys-newly-raised-bhairav-battalion-to-make-historic-debut-on-republic-day-parade-2026-7154<\/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                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>What does the context window of an AI model primarily measure?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"637\"\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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. The speed of the AI model.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. The amount of information the model can remember at one time.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. The accuracy of the AI model.                                            <\/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_65_637\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. The size of the training dataset.                                            <\/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>In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-5 and Claude, the context window is the maximum amount of text the model can consider at any one time while generating a response.<\/p>\n<p>About Context Window in AI:<\/p>\n<p>The context window of an artificial intelligence (AI) model measures how much information the AI model can remember, working similarly to humans\u2019 short-term memory.<\/p>\n<p>AI models don\u2019t read words; instead, they read chunks of characters called tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Context Window is the amount of text, in tokens, that the model can consider or \u201cremember\u201d at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>A larger context window enables an AI model to process longer inputs and incorporate a greater amount of information into each output.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 large language model\u2019s (LLM\u2019s) context window can be thought of as the equivalent of its working memory.<\/p>\n<p>It determines how long of a conversation it can carry out without forgetting details from earlier in the exchange.<\/p>\n<p>It also determines the maximum size of documents or code samples that it can process at once.<\/p>\n<p>When a prompt, conversation, document, or code base exceeds an AI model\u2019s context window,\u00a0 it must be truncated or summarized for the model to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, increasing an LLM\u2019s context window size translates to increased accuracy, fewer hallucinations, more coherent model responses, longer conversations and an improved ability to analyze longer sequences of data.<\/p>\n<p>However, increasing context length is not without tradeoffs: it often entails increased computational power requirements\u2014and therefore increased costs\u2014and a potential increase in vulnerability to adversarial attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece<\/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>In the context of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models (LLMs) like GPT-5 and Claude, the context window is the maximum amount of text the model can consider at any one time while generating a response.<\/p>\n<p>About Context Window in AI:<\/p>\n<p>The context window of an artificial intelligence (AI) model measures how much information the AI model can remember, working similarly to humans\u2019 short-term memory.<\/p>\n<p>AI models don\u2019t read words; instead, they read chunks of characters called tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Context Window is the amount of text, in tokens, that the model can consider or \u201cremember\u201d at any one time.<\/p>\n<p>A larger context window enables an AI model to process longer inputs and incorporate a greater amount of information into each output.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 large language model\u2019s (LLM\u2019s) context window can be thought of as the equivalent of its working memory.<\/p>\n<p>It determines how long of a conversation it can carry out without forgetting details from earlier in the exchange.<\/p>\n<p>It also determines the maximum size of documents or code samples that it can process at once.<\/p>\n<p>When a prompt, conversation, document, or code base exceeds an AI model\u2019s context window,\u00a0 it must be truncated or summarized for the model to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, increasing an LLM\u2019s context window size translates to increased accuracy, fewer hallucinations, more coherent model responses, longer conversations and an improved ability to analyze longer sequences of data.<\/p>\n<p>However, increasing context length is not without tradeoffs: it often entails increased computational power requirements\u2014and therefore increased costs\u2014and a potential increase in vulnerability to adversarial attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/what-is-the-context-window\/article70497460.ece<\/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>Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/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=\"638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\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_65_638\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong> (CSS) operating under the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>accelerating agricultural growth<\/strong> and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To encourage states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance <strong>agricultural productivity<\/strong> and overall farm growth.<\/li>\n<li>To strengthen <strong>agricultural and post-<\/strong>harvest infrastructure and reduce losses.<\/li>\n<li>To promote diversification into high-value crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries.<\/li>\n<li>To encourage adoption of modern, innovative, and climate-resilient farming practices.<\/li>\n<li>To reduce regional disparities in agricultural development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-Led and Decentralized Approach<\/strong>: States have the <strong>flexibility to pla<\/strong>n and implement agricultural projects according to local priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth-Oriented Scheme:<\/strong> The scheme aims to achieve a sustained annual growth rate of around 4 percent in <strong>agriculture and allied sectors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wide Sectoral Coverage:<\/strong> It supports crop production, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, organic farming, agricultural research, and marketing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive-Based Funding:<\/strong> States receive financial assistance based on their commitment to increasing public investment in agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Pattern of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General States:<\/strong> 60 percent Centre and 40 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>North-Eastern and Hilly States:<\/strong> 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Territories:<\/strong> 100 percent central funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>Centrally Sponsored Schemes<\/strong> (CSS) operating under the <strong>Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at <strong>accelerating agricultural growth<\/strong> and improving farmers\u2019 income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To encourage states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance <strong>agricultural productivity<\/strong> and overall farm growth.<\/li>\n<li>To strengthen <strong>agricultural and post-<\/strong>harvest infrastructure and reduce losses.<\/li>\n<li>To promote diversification into high-value crops, horticulture, livestock, and fisheries.<\/li>\n<li>To encourage adoption of modern, innovative, and climate-resilient farming practices.<\/li>\n<li>To reduce regional disparities in agricultural development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-Led and Decentralized Approach<\/strong>: States have the <strong>flexibility to pla<\/strong>n and implement agricultural projects according to local priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth-Oriented Scheme:<\/strong> The scheme aims to achieve a sustained annual growth rate of around 4 percent in <strong>agriculture and allied sectors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wide Sectoral Coverage:<\/strong> It supports crop production, horticulture, livestock, fisheries, organic farming, agricultural research, and marketing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive-Based Funding:<\/strong> States receive financial assistance based on their commitment to increasing public investment in agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding Pattern of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General States:<\/strong> 60 percent Centre and 40 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>North-Eastern and Hilly States:<\/strong> 90 percent Centre and 10 percent State<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Territories:<\/strong> 100 percent central funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/govt-to-merge-agricultural-schemes-link-funds-to-state-reforms-10468148\/<\/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                      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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 Graphene:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a two-dimensional material consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb structure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/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=\"639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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_65_639\"\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, researchers developed a flexible graphene-based capacitive sensor fabricated on a paper substrate using pencil-drawn interdigitated electrodes (IDEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>allotrope of carbon,<\/strong> along with diamond and graphite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>two-dimensional material<\/strong> consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a <strong>honeycomb structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The stacked form of <strong>graphene is graphite.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Graphene was first isolated in 2004.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> Graphene has found hundreds of innovative applications, from <strong>sensors and electronics to energy storage and healthcare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Graphene:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thickness:<\/strong> Graphene is the <strong>world\u2019s thinnest material<\/strong> \u2013 it is only one atom thick, one million times thinner than a human hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength:<\/strong> It is 200 times stronger than steel but six times lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> It is extremely flexible and stretchable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conductivity:<\/strong> It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency: It<\/strong> is almost perfectly transparent since it only absorbs 2% of light.<\/li>\n<li>It is impermeable <strong>to gases, even those as light as hydrogen or helium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&#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, researchers developed a flexible graphene-based capacitive sensor fabricated on a paper substrate using pencil-drawn interdigitated electrodes (IDEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>allotrope of carbon,<\/strong> along with diamond and graphite.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>two-dimensional material<\/strong> consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a <strong>honeycomb structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The stacked form of <strong>graphene is graphite.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Graphene was first isolated in 2004.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications:<\/strong> Graphene has found hundreds of innovative applications, from <strong>sensors and electronics to energy storage and healthcare.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Graphene:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thickness:<\/strong> Graphene is the <strong>world\u2019s thinnest material<\/strong> \u2013 it is only one atom thick, one million times thinner than a human hair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strength:<\/strong> It is 200 times stronger than steel but six times lighter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> It is extremely flexible and stretchable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conductivity:<\/strong> It is an excellent electrical and thermal conductor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency: It<\/strong> is almost perfectly transparent since it only absorbs 2% of light.<\/li>\n<li>It is impermeable <strong>to gases, even those as light as hydrogen or helium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213032&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an intergovernmental organisation founded to support countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.<\/li>\n<li>India is not a member of this organization.<\/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=\"640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\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_65_640\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy\u00a0 delivered India\u2019s national statement at the\u00a0 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>intergovernmental organisation<\/strong> that was <strong>founded in 2009<\/strong> to supports countries in their transition to a <strong>sustainable energy future.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as the <strong>principal platform for international cooperation<\/strong>, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and <strong>financial knowledge on renewable energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member countries:<\/strong> It has <strong>170 Members (169 States and the European Union<\/strong>). <strong>India <\/strong>is also one of the <strong>founder members of IRENA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance of International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assembly:<\/strong> It is IRENA\u2019s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of <strong>one representative from each Member. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Council:<\/strong> It is composed <strong>of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term<\/strong> and is accountable to the Assembly.\n<ul>\n<li>Council <strong>members serve on a rotating basis to<\/strong> ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat: <\/strong>It comprises the <strong>Director-General and his staff<\/strong>, provides administrative and technical support to the Assembly, the Council and their subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head quarter<\/strong> is in <strong>Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an official <strong>United Nations observer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy\u00a0 delivered India\u2019s national statement at the\u00a0 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>intergovernmental organisation<\/strong> that was <strong>founded in 2009<\/strong> to supports countries in their transition to a <strong>sustainable energy future.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It serves as the <strong>principal platform for international cooperation<\/strong>, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and <strong>financial knowledge on renewable energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member countries:<\/strong> It has <strong>170 Members (169 States and the European Union<\/strong>). <strong>India <\/strong>is also one of the <strong>founder members of IRENA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance of International Renewable Energy Agency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assembly:<\/strong> It is IRENA\u2019s ultimate decision-making authority, made up of <strong>one representative from each Member. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Council:<\/strong> It is composed <strong>of 21 Member States elected for a two-year term<\/strong> and is accountable to the Assembly.\n<ul>\n<li>Council <strong>members serve on a rotating basis to<\/strong> ensure the effective participation of both developing and developed countries and a fair and equitable geographical distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat: <\/strong>It comprises the <strong>Director-General and his staff<\/strong>, provides administrative and technical support to the Assembly, the Council and their subsidiary bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>head quarter<\/strong> is in <strong>Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an official <strong>United Nations observer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2213440&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Charophytes, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of green algae.<\/li>\n<li>It is found only in Antarctica and not in any part of the world.<\/li>\n<li>It plays a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"641\"\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_65_641\"\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_65_641\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_65_641\"\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>Research conducted at 27 test lakes in northeastern Germany revealed that the abundance of charophytes increased.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are a <strong>type of green algae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fossils of Charophytes have been found <strong>going back to the Silurian Period<\/strong> (443 million years ago).<\/li>\n<li>This was the period when <strong>plants moved from water to land<\/strong>\u2014and Charophytes are considered the closest living relatives to land plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Charophytes grow in <strong>silt, mud, peat or sand<\/strong>, often as the first plants to colonize newly-cleared areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> These \u201cplants\u201d are found <strong>on all continents except Antarctica<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have <strong>no true leaves, stems nor fruits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are generally submergent and are loosely attached to the sediment by thin rhizome- like structures called \u2018holdfasts\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Seeds can remain <strong>dormant for years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Charophytes have been found in water as deep as 213 feet.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>are unable to grow<\/strong> or are restricted in growth <strong>in turbid or murky waters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are underwater plants that play a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes;<\/li>\n<li>They stabilize the <strong>lake bed, produce oxygen, promote water clarity<\/strong>, and provide habitat for numerous aquatic organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette<\/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>Research conducted at 27 test lakes in northeastern Germany revealed that the abundance of charophytes increased.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are a <strong>type of green algae.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fossils of Charophytes have been found <strong>going back to the Silurian Period<\/strong> (443 million years ago).<\/li>\n<li>This was the period when <strong>plants moved from water to land<\/strong>\u2014and Charophytes are considered the closest living relatives to land plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Charophytes grow in <strong>silt, mud, peat or sand<\/strong>, often as the first plants to colonize newly-cleared areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> These \u201cplants\u201d are found <strong>on all continents except Antarctica<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have <strong>no true leaves, stems nor fruits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are generally submergent and are loosely attached to the sediment by thin rhizome- like structures called \u2018holdfasts\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Seeds can remain <strong>dormant for years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Charophytes have been found in water as deep as 213 feet.<\/li>\n<li>They <strong>are unable to grow<\/strong> or are restricted in growth <strong>in turbid or murky waters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of Charophyte:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Charophytes are underwater plants that play a crucial role in the water quality and biodiversity of lakes;<\/li>\n<li>They stabilize the <strong>lake bed, produce oxygen, promote water clarity<\/strong>, and provide habitat for numerous aquatic organisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2026-01-reintroducing-charophytes-quality-biodiversity-lakes.html#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"642\"\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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sikkim                                             <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Odisha                                            <\/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_65_642\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Andhra Pradesh                                             <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>situated just near the Pulicat Lake<\/strong>, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an important breeding site <strong>for spot-billed pelicans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The sanctuary is filled of significant plant communities like the Barringtonia swamp forests and the <strong>southern dry evergreen scrub.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Plants like Buchnania angustifolia, barringtonia actutangula, Acacia arabica, Albizzia amara, Borassus flabellifer, Euphorbia antiquorum, etc are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>In addition to the <strong>spot-billed pelican,<\/strong> it is an important breeding site for black-headed ibis, Asian openbill, black-crowned night heron, and little cormorant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a 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d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of <strong>Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>situated just near the Pulicat Lake<\/strong>, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is an important breeding site <strong>for spot-billed pelicans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The sanctuary is filled of significant plant communities like the Barringtonia swamp forests and the <strong>southern dry evergreen scrub.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Plants like Buchnania angustifolia, barringtonia actutangula, Acacia arabica, Albizzia amara, Borassus flabellifer, Euphorbia antiquorum, etc are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>In addition to the <strong>spot-billed pelican,<\/strong> it is an important 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