{"id":63939,"date":"2025-09-17T16:34:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=63939"},"modified":"2025-09-17T16:34:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:04:28","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-17-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-17-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 17 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_72\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 20 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 \u2018Parakaempferia alba\u2019, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a new species of flowering plant belonging to the ginger family.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Western Ghats region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"703\"\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_72_703\"\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_72_703\"\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_72_703\"\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_72_703\"\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>A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Parakaempferia alba:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of Zingiberaceae (ginger family).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Siang Valley of <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant was found in the Miglung area of East Siang District at an altitude of 150\u2013400 meters, growing along shaded streambanks in humid, sandy soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Zingiberaceae:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zingiberaceae, the<strong> ginger family of flowering plants<\/strong>, is the largest family of the order Zingiberales, containing about 56 genera and about 1,300 species.<\/li>\n<li>These<strong> aromatic herbs<\/strong> grow in <strong>moist areas of the tropics and subtropics,<\/strong> including some regions that are seasonably dry.<\/li>\n<li>Members of the family are <strong>perennials <\/strong>that <strong>frequently have sympodial (forked) fleshy rhizomes (underground stems). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They may grow to 6 metres (20 feet) in height.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>few species are epiphytic<\/strong>\u2014i.e.,<strong> supported by other plants and having aerial roots <\/strong>exposed to the humid atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Many species are <strong>economically valuable for their spices and perfume. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>dried thick rhizome of<\/strong> <strong>turmeric (Curcuma longa)<\/strong> is commonly ground for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>seeds of Elettaria cardamomum <\/strong>are the <strong>source of cardamom. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ginger <\/strong>is <strong>obtained<\/strong> <strong>from <\/strong>the fresh or dried<strong> rhizomes of Zingiber officinale<\/strong>, and a number of ornamental gingers are grown for their attractive flowers and foliage.<\/li>\n<li>Several <strong>species of shellflower (Alpinia)<\/strong> are cultivated as<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/northeasttoday.in\/northeast\/arunachal-pradesh\/new-ginger-species-discovered-in-arunachals-siang-valley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/northeasttoday.in\/northeast\/arunachal-pradesh\/new-ginger-species-discovered-in-arunachals-siang-valley\/<\/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>A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Parakaempferia alba:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of Zingiberaceae (ginger family).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Siang Valley of <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant was found in the Miglung area of East Siang District at an altitude of 150\u2013400 meters, growing along shaded streambanks in humid, sandy soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Facts about Zingiberaceae:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zingiberaceae, the<strong> ginger family of flowering plants<\/strong>, is the largest family of the order Zingiberales, containing about 56 genera and about 1,300 species.<\/li>\n<li>These<strong> aromatic herbs<\/strong> grow in <strong>moist areas of the tropics and subtropics,<\/strong> including some regions that are seasonably dry.<\/li>\n<li>Members of the family are <strong>perennials <\/strong>that <strong>frequently have sympodial (forked) fleshy rhizomes (underground stems). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They may grow to 6 metres (20 feet) in height.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>few species are epiphytic<\/strong>\u2014i.e.,<strong> supported by other plants and having aerial roots <\/strong>exposed to the humid atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Many species are <strong>economically valuable for their spices and perfume. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>dried thick rhizome of<\/strong> <strong>turmeric (Curcuma longa)<\/strong> is commonly ground for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>seeds of Elettaria cardamomum <\/strong>are the <strong>source of cardamom. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ginger <\/strong>is <strong>obtained<\/strong> <strong>from <\/strong>the fresh or dried<strong> rhizomes of Zingiber officinale<\/strong>, and a number of ornamental gingers are grown for their attractive flowers and foliage.<\/li>\n<li>Several <strong>species of shellflower (Alpinia)<\/strong> are cultivated as<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a 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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_72_704\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Around 20,000 residents of Palghar district recently took out a protest march on Monday against the proposed Vadhavan port and a slew of other infrastructure projects, citing environmental damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vadhavan Port:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>proposed new port<\/strong> 140 km <strong>north of Mumba<\/strong>i on the coast of <strong>Maharashtra <\/strong>in the Palghar District.<\/li>\n<li>It is being developed as an <strong>all-weather greenfield deep-draft major port.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vadhvan offers a<strong> natural depth of 20 meters<\/strong>, making it <strong>ideal for large container and bulk vessels. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project will be <strong>constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL),<\/strong> a special purpose vehicle<strong> (SPV) formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) <\/strong>and <strong>Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB)<\/strong> with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>The total project cost, including the land acquisition component, is Rs.76,220 Crore.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled <strong>to be finished by 2034, <\/strong>it is projected to be among the top 10 ports in the world.<\/li>\n<li>The port will comprise <strong>nine container terminals<\/strong>, each 1000 meters long; four multipurpose berths; including the coastal berth, four liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro berth, and a Coast Guard berth.<\/li>\n<li>The project involves the <strong>reclamation of 1,448 hectares of area in the sea <\/strong>and the construction of 10.14 km of offshore breakwater and container\/cargo storage areas.<\/li>\n<li>The Project will create a cumulative capacity of 298 million metric tons (MMT) per annum, including around 23.2 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalents) of container handling capacity.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>strategic location<\/strong> of Vadhavan Port provides it with a unique edge.\n<ul>\n<li>Situated just <strong>12 km from the Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor<\/strong> and <strong>22 km from the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway,<\/strong> the port will connect seamlessly to industrial centers across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>The capacities created will also<strong> aid EXIM trade flow through IMEEC (India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor) and INSTC<\/strong> (International North South Transportation Corridor).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/mumbai\/march-palghar-vadhavan-port-allied-projects-10483647\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/mumbai\/march-palghar-vadhavan-port-allied-projects-10483647\/<\/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>Around 20,000 residents of Palghar district recently took out a protest march on Monday against the proposed Vadhavan port and a slew of other infrastructure projects, citing environmental damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vadhavan Port:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>proposed new port<\/strong> 140 km <strong>north of Mumba<\/strong>i on the coast of <strong>Maharashtra <\/strong>in the Palghar District.<\/li>\n<li>It is being developed as an <strong>all-weather greenfield deep-draft major port.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vadhvan offers a<strong> natural depth of 20 meters<\/strong>, making it <strong>ideal for large container and bulk vessels. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project will be <strong>constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL),<\/strong> a special purpose vehicle<strong> (SPV) formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) <\/strong>and <strong>Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB)<\/strong> with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.<\/li>\n<li>The total project cost, including the land acquisition component, is Rs.76,220 Crore.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled <strong>to be finished by 2034, <\/strong>it is projected to be among the top 10 ports in the world.<\/li>\n<li>The port will comprise <strong>nine container terminals<\/strong>, each 1000 meters long; four multipurpose berths; including the coastal berth, four liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro berth, and a Coast Guard berth.<\/li>\n<li>The project involves the <strong>reclamation of 1,448 hectares of area in the sea <\/strong>and the construction of 10.14 km of offshore breakwater and container\/cargo storage areas.<\/li>\n<li>The Project will create a cumulative capacity of 298 million metric tons (MMT) per annum, including around 23.2 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalents) of container handling capacity.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>strategic location<\/strong> of Vadhavan Port provides it with a unique edge.\n<ul>\n<li>Situated just <strong>12 km from the Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor<\/strong> and <strong>22 km from the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway,<\/strong> the port will connect seamlessly to industrial centers across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>The capacities created will also<strong> aid EXIM trade flow through IMEEC (India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor) and INSTC<\/strong> (International North South Transportation Corridor).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/mumbai\/march-palghar-vadhavan-port-allied-projects-10483647\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/mumbai\/march-palghar-vadhavan-port-allied-projects-10483647\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Type 096 Tang-Class Submarine, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).<\/li>\n<li>It is developed by China.<\/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=\"705\"\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_72_705\"\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_72_705\"\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_72_705\"\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_72_705\"\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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China has unveiled the most significant upgrade to its undersea nuclear capability with the unveiling of the Type 096 Tang-Class ballistic missile submarine recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Type 096 Tang-Class Submarine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Type 096 (NATO reporting name of Tang-class) submarine <\/strong>is <strong>China\u2019s <\/strong>next-generation <strong>nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is bigger, stealthier, and armed with longer-range missiles than its predecessors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It will <strong>displace around 20,000 tons<\/strong> when submerged, placing it in the <strong>same weight class as<\/strong> the<strong>S. Navy\u2019s Ohio-class submarines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is said to hav<strong>e raft-mounted machinery, hull isolation systems<\/strong>, and a propulsion design that<strong> minimizes acoustic signatures <\/strong>during patrols.<\/li>\n<li>These features are aimed at <strong>making the sub harder to detect<\/strong> in contested waters.<\/li>\n<li>The vessel&#8217;s <strong>pressurized water-cooled nuclear reactor powers <\/strong>a single shaft via a steam turbine arrangement.<\/li>\n<li>Modern power plant elements and improved vibration dampening technologies are said to enhance submerged speed and stealth performance.<\/li>\n<li>The submarine is expected to carry between 16 and 24 <strong>JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs),<\/strong> each capable of <strong>ranges exceeding 10,000 to 12,000 kilometer<\/strong>s and <strong>equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can also <strong>launch wire-guided, high-speed Yu-6 torpedoes<\/strong> with a range of over 29 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/world\/what-is-type-096-submarine-china-s-new-6-000-mile-range-missiles-sub-could-target-us-without-leaving-home-waters-1768805259124\/amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/world\/what-is-type-096-submarine-china-s-new-6-000-mile-range-missiles-sub-could-target-us-without-leaving-home-waters-1768805259124\/amp<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China has unveiled the most significant upgrade to its undersea nuclear capability with the unveiling of the Type 096 Tang-Class ballistic missile submarine recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Type 096 Tang-Class Submarine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Type 096 (NATO reporting name of Tang-class) submarine <\/strong>is <strong>China\u2019s <\/strong>next-generation <strong>nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is bigger, stealthier, and armed with longer-range missiles than its predecessors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It will <strong>displace around 20,000 tons<\/strong> when submerged, placing it in the <strong>same weight class as<\/strong> the<strong>S. Navy\u2019s Ohio-class submarines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is said to hav<strong>e raft-mounted machinery, hull isolation systems<\/strong>, and a propulsion design that<strong> minimizes acoustic signatures <\/strong>during patrols.<\/li>\n<li>These features are aimed at <strong>making the sub harder to detect<\/strong> in contested waters.<\/li>\n<li>The vessel&#8217;s <strong>pressurized water-cooled nuclear reactor powers <\/strong>a single shaft via a steam turbine arrangement.<\/li>\n<li>Modern power plant elements and improved vibration dampening technologies are said to enhance submerged speed and stealth performance.<\/li>\n<li>The submarine is expected to carry between 16 and 24 <strong>JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs),<\/strong> each capable of <strong>ranges exceeding 10,000 to 12,000 kilometer<\/strong>s and <strong>equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It can also <strong>launch wire-guided, high-speed Yu-6 torpedoes<\/strong> with a range of over 29 km.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/world\/what-is-type-096-submarine-china-s-new-6-000-mile-range-missiles-sub-could-target-us-without-leaving-home-waters-1768805259124\/amp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/world\/what-is-type-096-submarine-china-s-new-6-000-mile-range-missiles-sub-could-target-us-without-leaving-home-waters-1768805259124\/amp<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the largest global conference of its kind to be hosted by India in the field of democracy and election management.<\/li>\n<li>It is being organised by the NITI Aayog.<\/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=\"706\"\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_72_706\"\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_72_706\"\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_72_706\"\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_72_706\"\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<h2>The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>3-day conference<\/strong>, <strong>starting <\/strong>on the <strong>21st of January,<\/strong> will be held at <strong>Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is being <strong>organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the <\/strong>Election Commission of India <strong>(ECI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IICDEM 2026 is poised to be the<strong> largest global conference of its kind hosted by India<\/strong> in the <strong>field of democracy and election management. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Nearly 100 international <strong>delegates, representing over 70 countries<\/strong> from across the world, are expected to participate.<\/li>\n<li>Representatives of international organisations, foreign missions in India, and academic and practicing experts in the electoral domain will also take part.<\/li>\n<li>The programme will feature a mix of general and plenary <strong>sessions of Election Management Bodies (EMBs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These discussions will focus on global electoral challenges, international electoral standards, and innovations and best practices in election processes.<\/li>\n<li>As part of the conference, <strong>36 thematic groups<\/strong> will conduct detailed deliberations.\n<ul>\n<li>These groups will be<strong> led by Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories <\/strong>and supported by national and international academic experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>During the event, the<strong> ECI will also formally launch ECINET, ECI\u2019s one-stop digital platform for all election-related information and services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>exhibition <\/strong>highlighting the scale and complexity of conducting elections in India will run alongside the conference.<\/li>\n<li>The exhibition will also <strong>showcase recent initiatives <\/strong>undertaken<strong> by the ECI <\/strong>to strengthen electoral roll preparation and the conduct of elections.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the <strong>docuseries \u201cIndia Decides\u201d<\/strong>, which documents the conduct of the <strong>Lok Sabha 2024 elections, will be screened<\/strong> on the opening day of IICDEM 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eci-to-host-three-day-international-conference-on-election-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eci-to-host-three-day-international-conference-on-election-management\/<\/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<h2>The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>3-day conference<\/strong>, <strong>starting <\/strong>on the <strong>21st of January,<\/strong> will be held at <strong>Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is being <strong>organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of the <\/strong>Election Commission of India <strong>(ECI). <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>IICDEM 2026 is poised to be the<strong> largest global conference of its kind hosted by India<\/strong> in the <strong>field of democracy and election management. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Nearly 100 international <strong>delegates, representing over 70 countries<\/strong> from across the world, are expected to participate.<\/li>\n<li>Representatives of international organisations, foreign missions in India, and academic and practicing experts in the electoral domain will also take part.<\/li>\n<li>The programme will feature a mix of general and plenary <strong>sessions of Election Management Bodies (EMBs).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These discussions will focus on global electoral challenges, international electoral standards, and innovations and best practices in election processes.<\/li>\n<li>As part of the conference, <strong>36 thematic groups<\/strong> will conduct detailed deliberations.\n<ul>\n<li>These groups will be<strong> led by Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories <\/strong>and supported by national and international academic experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>During the event, the<strong> ECI will also formally launch ECINET, ECI\u2019s one-stop digital platform for all election-related information and services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An <strong>exhibition <\/strong>highlighting the scale and complexity of conducting elections in India will run alongside the conference.<\/li>\n<li>The exhibition will also <strong>showcase recent initiatives <\/strong>undertaken<strong> by the ECI <\/strong>to strengthen electoral roll preparation and the conduct of elections.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the <strong>docuseries \u201cIndia Decides\u201d<\/strong>, which documents the conduct of the <strong>Lok Sabha 2024 elections, will be screened<\/strong> on the opening day of IICDEM 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/eci-to-host-three-day-international-conference-on-election-management\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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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>Sela Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"707\"\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_72_707\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_72_707\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Punjab                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_72_707\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sikkim                                            <\/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_72_707\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. 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><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two tourists from Kerala drowned after the frozen surface of Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s Tawang district gave way recently<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sela Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sela Lake, also known as <strong>Paradise Lake<\/strong>, is a <strong>glacial lake<\/strong> located <strong>near Sela Pass in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sela Pass<\/strong> is a crucial mountain pass <strong>connecting the Tawang region with the rest of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It lies at an <strong>altitude <\/strong>of 13,700 feet <strong>(4,170 meters)<\/strong> and is <strong>surrounded by snow-clad mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> crystal-clear waters<\/strong> reflect the peaks around it, offering a stunning view.<\/li>\n<li>The lake is usually<strong> frozen all winter<\/strong> because of its very cold temperatures (below zero).<\/li>\n<li>The lake and its surroundings have<strong> limited vegetation <\/strong>because of the altitude.<\/li>\n<li>Locals and <strong>Buddhist <\/strong>monks <strong>consider <\/strong>Sela <strong>Lake a<\/strong> <strong>sacred site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the 101 sacred lakes in the Tawang region<\/strong>, each with its own spiritual story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/india\/two-kerala-tourists-drown-after-frozen-sela-lake-surface-gives-way-in-arunachals-tawang-district\/cid\/2143099#goog_rewarded\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/india\/two-kerala-tourists-drown-after-frozen-sela-lake-surface-gives-way-in-arunachals-tawang-district\/cid\/2143099#goog_rewarded<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two tourists from Kerala drowned after the frozen surface of Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s Tawang district gave way recently<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Sela Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sela Lake, also known as <strong>Paradise Lake<\/strong>, is a <strong>glacial lake<\/strong> located <strong>near Sela Pass in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sela Pass<\/strong> is a crucial mountain pass <strong>connecting the Tawang region with the rest of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It lies at an <strong>altitude <\/strong>of 13,700 feet <strong>(4,170 meters)<\/strong> and is <strong>surrounded by snow-clad mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its<strong> crystal-clear waters<\/strong> reflect the peaks around it, offering a stunning view.<\/li>\n<li>The lake is usually<strong> frozen all winter<\/strong> because of its very cold temperatures (below zero).<\/li>\n<li>The lake and its surroundings have<strong> limited vegetation <\/strong>because of the altitude.<\/li>\n<li>Locals and <strong>Buddhist <\/strong>monks <strong>consider <\/strong>Sela <strong>Lake a<\/strong> <strong>sacred site.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>one of the 101 sacred lakes in the Tawang region<\/strong>, each with its own spiritual story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/india\/two-kerala-tourists-drown-after-frozen-sela-lake-surface-gives-way-in-arunachals-tawang-district\/cid\/2143099#goog_rewarded\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.telegraphindia.com\/india\/two-kerala-tourists-drown-after-frozen-sela-lake-surface-gives-way-in-arunachals-tawang-district\/cid\/2143099#goog_rewarded<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \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 Saltwater Crocodile:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It inhibits in saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands.<\/li>\n<li>It is endemic to the waters of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/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=\"708\"\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_72_708\"\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_72_708\"\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_72_708\"\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_72_708\"\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>According to the Odisha state forest and environment department pilot drone-based survey, the saltwater crocodiles population has increased in the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>largest and heaviest<\/strong> of all <strong>living reptiles<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Names:<\/strong> Estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile,\u00a0or informally as saltie.<\/li>\n<li>It is an opportunistic <strong>hypercarnivorous apex predator.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It inhibits in <strong>saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands<\/strong>, rivers and mangroves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>India\u2019s east coast, Southeast Asia<\/strong> and the Sundaic region and <strong>northern Australia and Micronesia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, these are distributed in <strong>Odisha and West Bengal<\/strong> and the coastal areas of the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Odisha has <strong>India\u2019s largest population of saltwater crocodile<\/strong> in natural habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Saltwater Crocodile<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>solitary creatures<\/strong>, especially when it comes to adult males.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>highly territorial<\/strong>, with large male saltwater crocodiles often controlling extensive stretches of rivers, estuaries, or coastlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>It is categorized as <strong>\u2018Least Concern\u2019<\/strong> under the <strong>IUCN Red List.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the Odisha state forest and environment department pilot drone-based survey, the saltwater crocodiles population has increased in the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>largest and heaviest<\/strong> of all <strong>living reptiles<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Names:<\/strong> Estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile,\u00a0or informally as saltie.<\/li>\n<li>It is an opportunistic <strong>hypercarnivorous apex predator.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat: <\/strong>It inhibits in <strong>saltwater habitats and brackish wetlands<\/strong>, rivers and mangroves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>India\u2019s east coast, Southeast Asia<\/strong> and the Sundaic region and <strong>northern Australia and Micronesia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, these are distributed in <strong>Odisha and West Bengal<\/strong> and the coastal areas of the <strong>Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Odisha has <strong>India\u2019s largest population of saltwater crocodile<\/strong> in natural habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Saltwater Crocodile<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>solitary creatures<\/strong>, especially when it comes to adult males.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>highly territorial<\/strong>, with large male saltwater crocodiles often controlling extensive stretches of rivers, estuaries, or coastlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status: <\/strong>It is categorized as <strong>\u2018Least Concern\u2019<\/strong> under the <strong>IUCN Red List.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/odishas-saltwater-crocodile-population-rises-to-1858\/article70526236.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                  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Consider the following statements regarding INS Sudarshini:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an indigenously built Sail Training Ship (STS).<\/li>\n<li>It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and based at Kochi.<\/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=\"709\"\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_72_709\"\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_72_709\"\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_72_709\"\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_72_709\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy\u2019s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of\u00a0Lokayan 26,\u00a0a 10-month transoceanic expedition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenously built <strong>Sail Training Ship (STS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was built by <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited<\/strong> and <strong>based at Kochi<\/strong>, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It was successfully built and was <strong>commissioned on 27 Jan. 2012.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The aim of using such ships is to make <strong>sailors sea-friendly,<\/strong> as they are taught how to survive alone at sea, understand rough weather conditions and train themselves to become good sailors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of INS Sudarshini:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sudarshini\u00a0is a <strong>three-masted barque.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of <strong>operations under sail or power.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has got a <strong>very high endurance<\/strong> and can be deployed at sea continuously for a period of <strong>twenty days.<\/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=2216218&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216218&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216218&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy\u2019s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of\u00a0Lokayan 26,\u00a0a 10-month transoceanic expedition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenously built <strong>Sail Training Ship (STS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was built by <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited<\/strong> and <strong>based at Kochi<\/strong>, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It was successfully built and was <strong>commissioned on 27 Jan. 2012.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The aim of using such ships is to make <strong>sailors sea-friendly,<\/strong> as they are taught how to survive alone at sea, understand rough weather conditions and train themselves to become good sailors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of INS Sudarshini:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sudarshini\u00a0is a <strong>three-masted barque.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is capable of <strong>operations under sail or power.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has got a <strong>very high endurance<\/strong> and can be deployed at sea continuously for a period of <strong>twenty days.<\/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=2216218&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216218&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216218&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Chile:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is wedged between the Andes Mountains to the east and the South Pacific Ocean to the west.<\/li>\n<li>It shares its border with Bolivia and Brazil.<\/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=\"710\"\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_72_710\"\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_72_710\"\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_72_710\"\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_72_710\"\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, wildfires raged across central and southern Chile which left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the southwestern part of <strong>South America.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It occupies a long, narrow coastal land strip wedged between the <strong>Andes Mountains<\/strong> to the east and the <strong>South Pacific Ocean to the west.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>Peru<\/strong> to the north, <strong>Bolivia <\/strong>to the northeast and <strong>Argentina <\/strong>to the<strong> east<\/strong> and by the <strong>Drake Passage<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Santiago<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Chile:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> <strong>Temperate;<\/strong> desert in north; <strong>Mediterranean <\/strong>in central region; cool and damp in south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desert:<\/strong> <strong>Atacama Desert<\/strong> which is the driest non-polar desert\u00a0in the world is in Chile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major River:<\/strong> Loa River<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcano:<\/strong> <strong>Ojos del Salado<\/strong> which is the\u00a0World\u2019s highest active volcano\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>2nd highest peak in South America\u00a0(6,880 m).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>is <\/strong>located along the <strong>Pacific Ring of Fire.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is the world\u2019s <strong>largest copper and Lithium producer.<\/strong> Other resources include\u00a0molybdenum, iron ore, timber, hydropower, and\u00a0precious metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, wildfires raged across central and southern Chile which left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is located in the southwestern part of <strong>South America.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It occupies a long, narrow coastal land strip wedged between the <strong>Andes Mountains<\/strong> to the east and the <strong>South Pacific Ocean to the west.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>Peru<\/strong> to the north, <strong>Bolivia <\/strong>to the northeast and <strong>Argentina <\/strong>to the<strong> east<\/strong> and by the <strong>Drake Passage<\/strong> to the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Santiago<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Chile:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> <strong>Temperate;<\/strong> desert in north; <strong>Mediterranean <\/strong>in central region; cool and damp in south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desert:<\/strong> <strong>Atacama Desert<\/strong> which is the driest non-polar desert\u00a0in the world is in Chile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major River:<\/strong> Loa River<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcano:<\/strong> <strong>Ojos del Salado<\/strong> which is the\u00a0World\u2019s highest active volcano\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>2nd highest peak in South America\u00a0(6,880 m).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>is <\/strong>located along the <strong>Pacific Ring of Fire.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is the world\u2019s <strong>largest copper and Lithium producer.<\/strong> Other resources include\u00a0molybdenum, iron ore, timber, hydropower, and\u00a0precious metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/wildfires-race-across-chile-leaving-18-dead-and-forcing-thousands-to-flee-10482072\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to C-DOT\u2019s Cell Broadcast Solution, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an indigenous disaster and emergency alert platform.<\/li>\n<li>It supports only 5G Technologies.<\/li>\n<li>It enables geo-targeted, multi-hazard alerts with support for 21 Indian languages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"711\"\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_72_711\"\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_72_711\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only Two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_72_711\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_72_711\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)\u00a0has been conferred the\u00a0 \u201cSKOCH Award-2025\u201d for its Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenous <strong>disaster and emergency alert platform<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>enable near real-time dissemination<\/strong> of life-saving information to citizens in affected <strong>areas through cellular networks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Cell Broadcast Solution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides an automated integration between <strong>government emergency alert dissemination platforms<\/strong> and the <strong>telecom networks of the country<\/strong> for information delivery.<\/li>\n<li>It supports <strong>2G, 3G, 4G, 5G Technologies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to support <strong>varied geographic &amp; demographic scenarios.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>integrates multiple disaster alert generation agencies<\/strong>, including the <strong>India Meteorological Department<\/strong>, the Central Water Commission for floods, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, and <strong>Forest Survey of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also brings together mobile service providers for message delivery, State Disaster Management Authorities and the National Disaster Management Authority for <strong>alert approval<\/strong> and disaster response.<\/li>\n<li>It enables <strong>geo-targeted, multi-hazard alerts<\/strong> with <strong>support for 21 Indian languages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)\u00a0has been conferred the\u00a0 \u201cSKOCH Award-2025\u201d for its Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an indigenous <strong>disaster and emergency alert platform<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to <strong>enable near real-time dissemination<\/strong> of life-saving information to citizens in affected <strong>areas through cellular networks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is developed by the <strong>Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Cell Broadcast Solution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides an automated integration between <strong>government emergency alert dissemination platforms<\/strong> and the <strong>telecom networks of the country<\/strong> for information delivery.<\/li>\n<li>It supports <strong>2G, 3G, 4G, 5G Technologies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is designed to support <strong>varied geographic &amp; demographic scenarios.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>integrates multiple disaster alert generation agencies<\/strong>, including the <strong>India Meteorological Department<\/strong>, the Central Water Commission for floods, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, and <strong>Forest Survey of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It also brings together mobile service providers for message delivery, State Disaster Management Authorities and the National Disaster Management Authority for <strong>alert approval<\/strong> and disaster response.<\/li>\n<li>It enables <strong>geo-targeted, multi-hazard alerts<\/strong> with <strong>support for 21 Indian languages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216085&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2#:~:text<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Economic and Social Council:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was established as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.<\/li>\n<li>Its members are\u00a0elected\u00a0for\u00a0three-year terms\u00a0by the\u00a0United Nation General Assembly.<\/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=\"712\"\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_72_712\"\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_72_712\"\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_72_712\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established by the Charter of the <strong>United Nations in 1945 as <\/strong>one of the <strong>six principal organs<\/strong> of the United Nations.<\/li>\n<li>It is responsible for the <strong>direction and coordination of the economic<\/strong>, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out\u00a0by the UN.<\/li>\n<li>Decisions are taken\u00a0by a simple majority vote. The\u00a0presidency of ECOSOC\u00a0changes annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It has\u00a0<strong>54 members,<\/strong> which are\u00a0elected\u00a0<strong>for\u00a0three-year terms<\/strong>by the\u00a0General Assembly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong>New York (USA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of ECOSOC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is responsible for\u00a0<strong>coordinating the social and economic fields<\/strong> of the organization, specifically in regards to the <strong>14 specialized agencies<\/strong>,\u00a0the five regional commissions\u00a0under its jurisdiction and eight functional commissions.<\/li>\n<li>It also serves as a central forum to <strong>discuss international social and economic issue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>formulates policy recommendations<\/strong> addressed to the member states and the United States system.<\/li>\n<li>It has been at the centre of global progress, advancing the principles of the United Nations Charter and promoting international cooperation on economic, social, cultural, educational, health and related issues.<\/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.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80<\/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 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established by the Charter of the <strong>United Nations in 1945 as <\/strong>one of the <strong>six principal organs<\/strong> of the United Nations.<\/li>\n<li>It is responsible for the <strong>direction and coordination of the economic<\/strong>, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out\u00a0by the UN.<\/li>\n<li>Decisions are taken\u00a0by a simple majority vote. The\u00a0presidency of ECOSOC\u00a0changes annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members:<\/strong> It has\u00a0<strong>54 members,<\/strong> which are\u00a0elected\u00a0<strong>for\u00a0three-year terms<\/strong>by the\u00a0General Assembly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarter:<\/strong>New York (USA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of ECOSOC<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is responsible for\u00a0<strong>coordinating the social and economic fields<\/strong> of the organization, specifically in regards to the <strong>14 specialized agencies<\/strong>,\u00a0the five regional commissions\u00a0under its jurisdiction and eight functional commissions.<\/li>\n<li>It also serves as a central forum to <strong>discuss international social and economic issue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It <strong>formulates policy recommendations<\/strong> addressed to the member states and the United States system.<\/li>\n<li>It has been at the centre of global progress, advancing the principles of the United Nations Charter and promoting international cooperation on economic, social, cultural, educational, health and related issues.<\/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.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/desa-en\/ecosoc-at-80<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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