{"id":64728,"date":"2025-09-22T18:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=64728"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:47:05","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-22-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-22-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 22 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_76\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 24 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 the Pandoh Dam, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is constructed on the Beas River.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Punjab.<\/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=\"743\"\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_76_743\"\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_76_743\"\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_76_743\"\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_76_743\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The release of silt-laden water from Pandoh Dam into the Sutlej river, instead of the Beas, by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has drawn the ire of the Punjab Government.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pandoh Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>embankment dam<\/strong> constructed on the <strong>Beas River<\/strong> in the Mandi district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a distance of <strong>10 km from Manali.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the <strong>Beas Project,<\/strong> the dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>in the year <strong>1977, <\/strong>and it was built with the primary purpose of <strong>hydroelectric power generation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong>, around 76 meters high and about 492 meters long.<\/li>\n<li>Being a part of a <strong>run-of-the-river power design<\/strong>, this dam<strong> diverts<\/strong> the <strong>water of the Beas<\/strong> River through 38 km long canals and tunnels to <strong>generate power at the Dehar Power House before being discharged into the Sutlej <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>powerhouse <\/strong>has an installed capacity of <strong>990 MW.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam has also created the <strong>Pandoh Lake,<\/strong> a popular tourist spot located 19 km upstream from the town of Mandi.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is under the <strong>Bhakra Beas Management Board.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>road<\/strong> that goes <strong>over the dam is NH 21.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/punjab\/silt-laden-water-release-by-bbmb-from-pandoh-dam-led-to-190-cr-loss-state\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/punjab\/silt-laden-water-release-by-bbmb-from-pandoh-dam-led-to-190-cr-loss-state\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The release of silt-laden water from Pandoh Dam into the Sutlej river, instead of the Beas, by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has drawn the ire of the Punjab Government.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pandoh Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>embankment dam<\/strong> constructed on the <strong>Beas River<\/strong> in the Mandi district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a distance of <strong>10 km from Manali.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under the <strong>Beas Project,<\/strong> the dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>in the year <strong>1977, <\/strong>and it was built with the primary purpose of <strong>hydroelectric power generation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>concrete gravity dam<\/strong>, around 76 meters high and about 492 meters long.<\/li>\n<li>Being a part of a <strong>run-of-the-river power design<\/strong>, this dam<strong> diverts<\/strong> the <strong>water of the Beas<\/strong> River through 38 km long canals and tunnels to <strong>generate power at the Dehar Power House before being discharged into the Sutlej <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>powerhouse <\/strong>has an installed capacity of <strong>990 MW.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam has also created the <strong>Pandoh Lake,<\/strong> a popular tourist spot located 19 km upstream from the town of Mandi.<\/li>\n<li>The dam is under the <strong>Bhakra Beas Management Board.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>road<\/strong> that goes <strong>over the dam is NH 21.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/punjab\/silt-laden-water-release-by-bbmb-from-pandoh-dam-led-to-190-cr-loss-state\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/punjab\/silt-laden-water-release-by-bbmb-from-pandoh-dam-led-to-190-cr-loss-state\/<\/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: 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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 Asiatic Wild Dog, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a reddish-brown, medium-sized wild dog found throughout Central, Eastern and Southeastern Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"744\"\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_76_744\"\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_76_744\"\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_76_744\"\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>A rare Asiatic Wild Dog &#8216;Dhole&#8217;, has been seen for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Asiatic Wild Dog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Asiatic wild dog, also called <strong>Dhole<\/strong>, is a <strong>wild Asian carnivore<\/strong> of the <strong>dog family<\/strong> (Canidae).<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus<\/li>\n<li>Other Names: <strong>Indian wild dog<\/strong>, <strong>whistling dog,<\/strong> <strong>red wolf, <\/strong>red dog, and mountain wolf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are found throughout <strong>Central, Eastern <\/strong>and <strong>Southeastern Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, they are found in three clusters across India, namely the <strong>Western and Eastern Ghats<\/strong>, the <strong>central Indian landscape,<\/strong> and <strong>Northeast India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Western and Eastern Ghats are stronghold regions for dholes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: They inhabit <strong>dense jungles, steppes, mountains, <\/strong>scrub forests, and <strong>pine forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>sleek, reddish-brown, medium-sized<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It measures up to around 20 inches with a <strong>bushy black tail,<\/strong> which adds <strong>up to a foot and a half. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Males are generally more muscular than females.<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>broad head<\/strong> and exceptionally <strong>sharp jaws<\/strong> give them an iconic facial appearance, which makes their body look more aligned.<\/li>\n<li>This species tends to<strong> live in groups<\/strong> with numbers ranging from 2-25 individuals.<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>fast runners, excellent swimmers<\/strong>, and <strong>impressive jumpers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>great communicators<\/strong> and <strong>use an eerie whistle to communicate<\/strong> with each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Endangered<\/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.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/rare-iucn-listed-asiatic-wild-dog-spotted-in-madhya-pradesh-ratapani-tiger-reserve-for-first-time-enn26012400691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/rare-iucn-listed-asiatic-wild-dog-spotted-in-madhya-pradesh-ratapani-tiger-reserve-for-first-time-enn26012400691<\/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>A rare Asiatic Wild Dog &#8216;Dhole&#8217;, has been seen for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Asiatic Wild Dog:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Asiatic wild dog, also called <strong>Dhole<\/strong>, is a <strong>wild Asian carnivore<\/strong> of the <strong>dog family<\/strong> (Canidae).<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus<\/li>\n<li>Other Names: <strong>Indian wild dog<\/strong>, <strong>whistling dog,<\/strong> <strong>red wolf, <\/strong>red dog, and mountain wolf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are found throughout <strong>Central, Eastern <\/strong>and <strong>Southeastern Asia. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In India, they are found in three clusters across India, namely the <strong>Western and Eastern Ghats<\/strong>, the <strong>central Indian landscape,<\/strong> and <strong>Northeast India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Western and Eastern Ghats are stronghold regions for dholes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat<\/strong>: They inhabit <strong>dense jungles, steppes, mountains, <\/strong>scrub forests, and <strong>pine forests.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>sleek, reddish-brown, medium-sized<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It measures up to around 20 inches with a <strong>bushy black tail,<\/strong> which adds <strong>up to a foot and a half. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Males are generally more muscular than females.<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>broad head<\/strong> and exceptionally <strong>sharp jaws<\/strong> give them an iconic facial appearance, which makes their body look more aligned.<\/li>\n<li>This species tends to<strong> live in groups<\/strong> with numbers ranging from 2-25 individuals.<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>fast runners, excellent swimmers<\/strong>, and <strong>impressive jumpers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>great communicators<\/strong> and <strong>use an eerie whistle to communicate<\/strong> with each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Endangered<\/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.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/rare-iucn-listed-asiatic-wild-dog-spotted-in-madhya-pradesh-ratapani-tiger-reserve-for-first-time-enn26012400691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.etvbharat.com\/en\/state\/rare-iucn-listed-asiatic-wild-dog-spotted-in-madhya-pradesh-ratapani-tiger-reserve-for-first-time-enn26012400691<\/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                                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes \u2018Tailings\u2019?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"745\"\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_76_745\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Chemicals used to separate metals from ore.                                            <\/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_76_745\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Waste materials left after the processing of mined ore.                                            <\/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_76_745\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Natural sediments deposited by rivers.                                            <\/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_76_745\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/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<h2>The central government recently announced the country\u2019s first tailings policy, setting guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as the secondary sources like mine dumps and tailings of existing mines.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Tailings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tailings are the <strong>leftover materials from <\/strong>the <strong>processing of mined ore. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>consist o<\/strong>f <strong>finely ground rock, unrecoverable or uneconomic metals<\/strong>, <strong>chemicals<\/strong>, <strong>organic matter<\/strong>, and <strong>effluent from the extraction process. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>usually take the form of a liquid slurry made of fine mineral particles<\/strong>, created as mined ore is crushed, ground, and processed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective tailings management<\/strong> is <strong>integral <\/strong>to the safe and sustainable production of metals and minerals.<\/li>\n<li>Tailings can be<strong> stored in a variety of ways<\/strong>; which way <strong>depends on numerous factors,<\/strong> for instance, the <strong>local topography<\/strong>, how much <strong>rainfall <\/strong>an area gets, whether there is regular or irregular <strong>seismic activity<\/strong> recorded, the <strong>type of mineral being mined, <\/strong>and <strong>how close the mine is to populated areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is no one-size-fits-all solution; <strong>each tailings facility <\/strong>(also commonly known as a <strong>tailings storage facility) is unique.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dams, embankments,<\/strong> and other types of <strong>surface impoundments <\/strong>are by far the most <strong>common storage methods<\/strong> used today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/industry\/news\/mines-ministry-announces-policy-to-extract-critical-minerals-from-tailings-126011900816_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/industry\/news\/mines-ministry-announces-policy-to-extract-critical-minerals-from-tailings-126011900816_1.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The central government recently announced the country\u2019s first tailings policy, setting guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as the secondary sources like mine dumps and tailings of existing mines.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Tailings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tailings are the <strong>leftover materials from <\/strong>the <strong>processing of mined ore. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>consist o<\/strong>f <strong>finely ground rock, unrecoverable or uneconomic metals<\/strong>, <strong>chemicals<\/strong>, <strong>organic matter<\/strong>, and <strong>effluent from the extraction process. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They <strong>usually take the form of a liquid slurry made of fine mineral particles<\/strong>, created as mined ore is crushed, ground, and processed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effective tailings management<\/strong> is <strong>integral <\/strong>to the safe and sustainable production of metals and minerals.<\/li>\n<li>Tailings can be<strong> stored in a variety of ways<\/strong>; which way <strong>depends on numerous factors,<\/strong> for instance, the <strong>local topography<\/strong>, how much <strong>rainfall <\/strong>an area gets, whether there is regular or irregular <strong>seismic activity<\/strong> recorded, the <strong>type of mineral being mined, <\/strong>and <strong>how close the mine is to populated areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is no one-size-fits-all solution; <strong>each tailings facility <\/strong>(also commonly known as a <strong>tailings storage facility) is unique.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dams, embankments,<\/strong> and other types of <strong>surface impoundments <\/strong>are by far the most <strong>common storage methods<\/strong> used today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/industry\/news\/mines-ministry-announces-policy-to-extract-critical-minerals-from-tailings-126011900816_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/industry\/news\/mines-ministry-announces-policy-to-extract-critical-minerals-from-tailings-126011900816_1.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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>Vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to which of the following conditions?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"746\"\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_76_746\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Scurvy                                            <\/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_76_746\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Pellagra                                            <\/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_76_746\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Beriberi                                            <\/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_76_746\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Rickets                                            <\/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>Analysis of bowel habits in over 268,000 people reveals how thiamine-related genes influence gut motility, linking constipation and diarrhea to shared biology and suggesting new IBS treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin B1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Also known as <strong>thiamine <\/strong>or thiamin, vitamin B1 is a <strong>water-soluble vitamin,<\/strong> as are all vitamins of the B complex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Thiamine <strong>helps convert carbohydrates into energy,<\/strong> allowing our cells to function optimally.<\/li>\n<li>It is also involved in <strong>supporting the nervous system<\/strong>, promoting <strong>healthy brain function<\/strong>, and <strong>aiding in the metabolism of proteins and fats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B1<strong> helps prevent complications in the:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>nervous system<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>brain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>muscles<\/li>\n<li><strong>heart<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>stomach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>intestines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>involved in the flow of electrolytes<\/strong> <strong>into and out of muscle and nerve cells.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thiamine<strong> occurs naturally in specific diets,<\/strong> is added to food products, and is available in dietary supplements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown rice, whole grains, pork, poultry, soybeans,<\/strong> <strong>nuts,<\/strong> peas, dried beans, and fortified or <strong>enriched<\/strong> <strong>grain products such as bread, cereals,<\/strong> and infant formulas are <strong>rich sources <\/strong>of thiamine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humans need a continuous supply<\/strong> of vitamin B1 because the <strong>body does not store it in significant amounts<\/strong>. It should be part of someone\u2019s daily diet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B1 Deficiency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A deficiency in thiamine can lead to a <strong>condition <\/strong>known as <strong>beriberi<\/strong>, which can cause symptoms like <strong>weakness, fatigue, nerve problems, and heart issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome:<\/strong> This <strong>severe form of thiamine deficiency<\/strong> is often <strong>associated with alcohol abuse<\/strong> and can lead to <strong>symptoms <\/strong>such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confusion and <strong>memory loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Difficulty with balance and coordination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual disturbances,<\/strong> including double vision or eye muscle weakness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260123\/Genetic-study-links-vitamin-B1-metabolism-to-gut-motility-and-IBS-risk.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260123\/Genetic-study-links-vitamin-B1-metabolism-to-gut-motility-and-IBS-risk.aspx<\/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>Analysis of bowel habits in over 268,000 people reveals how thiamine-related genes influence gut motility, linking constipation and diarrhea to shared biology and suggesting new IBS treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin B1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Also known as <strong>thiamine <\/strong>or thiamin, vitamin B1 is a <strong>water-soluble vitamin,<\/strong> as are all vitamins of the B complex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Thiamine <strong>helps convert carbohydrates into energy,<\/strong> allowing our cells to function optimally.<\/li>\n<li>It is also involved in <strong>supporting the nervous system<\/strong>, promoting <strong>healthy brain function<\/strong>, and <strong>aiding in the metabolism of proteins and fats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B1<strong> helps prevent complications in the:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>nervous system<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>brain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>muscles<\/li>\n<li><strong>heart<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>stomach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>intestines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is also <strong>involved in the flow of electrolytes<\/strong> <strong>into and out of muscle and nerve cells.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thiamine<strong> occurs naturally in specific diets,<\/strong> is added to food products, and is available in dietary supplements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown rice, whole grains, pork, poultry, soybeans,<\/strong> <strong>nuts,<\/strong> peas, dried beans, and fortified or <strong>enriched<\/strong> <strong>grain products such as bread, cereals,<\/strong> and infant formulas are <strong>rich sources <\/strong>of thiamine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humans need a continuous supply<\/strong> of vitamin B1 because the <strong>body does not store it in significant amounts<\/strong>. It should be part of someone\u2019s daily diet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin B1 Deficiency:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A deficiency in thiamine can lead to a <strong>condition <\/strong>known as <strong>beriberi<\/strong>, which can cause symptoms like <strong>weakness, fatigue, nerve problems, and heart issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u25cb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome:<\/strong> This <strong>severe form of thiamine deficiency<\/strong> is often <strong>associated with alcohol abuse<\/strong> and can lead to <strong>symptoms <\/strong>such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confusion and <strong>memory loss. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Difficulty with balance and coordination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual disturbances,<\/strong> including double vision or eye muscle weakness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260123\/Genetic-study-links-vitamin-B1-metabolism-to-gut-motility-and-IBS-risk.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260123\/Genetic-study-links-vitamin-B1-metabolism-to-gut-motility-and-IBS-risk.aspx<\/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>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/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 Gandak River:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a tributary of the Ganga.<\/li>\n<li>It flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.<\/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=\"747\"\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_76_747\"\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_76_747\"\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_76_747\"\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_76_747\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Gandak River has emerged as the second major river after the Chambal with the highest number of gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gandak River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Gandak River, also known as the <strong>Narayani and Gandaki<\/strong>, is one of the <strong>major rivers in Nepal and a left-bank tributary of the Ganges in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mentioned in<\/strong> the ancient Sanskrit epic <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>at an altitude of <strong>7620 m above msl<\/strong> to the <strong>north of Dhaulagiri Mountain in Tibet<\/strong> near the Nepal border.<\/li>\n<li>After flowing through Tibet, it <strong>crosses Nepal, <\/strong>where it is also <strong>known as Narayani,<\/strong> <strong>to enter the Indian Territory. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>enters India<\/strong> from Valmikinagar in the <strong>West Champaran district of Bihar. <\/strong>The <strong>entry point<\/strong> of the river is <strong>at the Indo\u2013Nepal border<\/strong> and is <strong>known as Triveni.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In India, <\/strong>it <strong>flows southeas<\/strong>t, across the upper Gangetic plain in <strong>eastern Uttar Pradesh and northwestern Bihar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Gandak<strong> joins Ganga near Patna<\/strong> in Vaishali district of <strong>Bihar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> total length<\/strong> of the river is <strong>700 km<\/strong>. <strong>In India,<\/strong> it covers a course of<strong> more than 300 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded on the north by the<\/strong> <strong>Himalayas<\/strong>, south by the <strong>River Ganga,<\/strong> east by the <strong>Burhi Gandak Basin<\/strong> and on the west by the<strong> Ghagra Basin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are about <strong>1,710 glaciers<\/strong> and over <strong>300 lake<\/strong>s in the <strong>upper catchment of Gandaki.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Due to the s<strong>teep slope and loose soil in the upper catchment<\/strong>, Gandak <strong>carries a lot of silt <\/strong>and other deposits <strong>to the Indian sid<\/strong>e, resulting in a <strong>continuous shifting course <\/strong>of the river.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While flowing through the Nepal Himalayas<\/strong>, it <strong>forms the Kali Gandaki gorge<\/strong>, one of the <strong>deepest river gorges<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Two important protected areas, <strong>Chitwan National Park in Nepal<\/strong> and the adjacent <strong>Valmiki Tiger reserve in India,<\/strong> have been established in the basin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Tributaries: Daraudi, Seti, Madi, Marsyandi, and Budhi Gandaki.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/gandak-emerges-as-second-largest-gharial-habitat-after-chambal-river\/articleshow\/127277915.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/gandak-emerges-as-second-largest-gharial-habitat-after-chambal-river\/articleshow\/127277915.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Gandak River has emerged as the second major river after the Chambal with the highest number of gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gandak River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Gandak River, also known as the <strong>Narayani and Gandaki<\/strong>, is one of the <strong>major rivers in Nepal and a left-bank tributary of the Ganges in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mentioned in<\/strong> the ancient Sanskrit epic <strong>Mahabharata<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>at an altitude of <strong>7620 m above msl<\/strong> to the <strong>north of Dhaulagiri Mountain in Tibet<\/strong> near the Nepal border.<\/li>\n<li>After flowing through Tibet, it <strong>crosses Nepal, <\/strong>where it is also <strong>known as Narayani,<\/strong> <strong>to enter the Indian Territory. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>enters India<\/strong> from Valmikinagar in the <strong>West Champaran district of Bihar. <\/strong>The <strong>entry point<\/strong> of the river is <strong>at the Indo\u2013Nepal border<\/strong> and is <strong>known as Triveni.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In India, <\/strong>it <strong>flows southeas<\/strong>t, across the upper Gangetic plain in <strong>eastern Uttar Pradesh and northwestern Bihar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Gandak<strong> joins Ganga near Patna<\/strong> in Vaishali district of <strong>Bihar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> total length<\/strong> of the river is <strong>700 km<\/strong>. <strong>In India,<\/strong> it covers a course of<strong> more than 300 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>bounded on the north by the<\/strong> <strong>Himalayas<\/strong>, south by the <strong>River Ganga,<\/strong> east by the <strong>Burhi Gandak Basin<\/strong> and on the west by the<strong> Ghagra Basin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are about <strong>1,710 glaciers<\/strong> and over <strong>300 lake<\/strong>s in the <strong>upper catchment of Gandaki.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Due to the s<strong>teep slope and loose soil in the upper catchment<\/strong>, Gandak <strong>carries a lot of silt <\/strong>and other deposits <strong>to the Indian sid<\/strong>e, resulting in a <strong>continuous shifting course <\/strong>of the river.<\/li>\n<li><strong>While flowing through the Nepal Himalayas<\/strong>, it <strong>forms the Kali Gandaki gorge<\/strong>, one of the <strong>deepest river gorges<\/strong> in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Two important protected areas, <strong>Chitwan National Park in Nepal<\/strong> and the adjacent <strong>Valmiki Tiger reserve in India,<\/strong> have been established in the basin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Tributaries: Daraudi, Seti, Madi, Marsyandi, and Budhi Gandaki.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/gandak-emerges-as-second-largest-gharial-habitat-after-chambal-river\/articleshow\/127277915.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/patna\/gandak-emerges-as-second-largest-gharial-habitat-after-chambal-river\/articleshow\/127277915.cms<\/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>ASC Arjun, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"748\"\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_76_748\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Newly discovered Planet                                            <\/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_76_748\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Supercomputer                                            <\/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_76_748\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Supersonic Missile                                            <\/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_76_748\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Humanoid Robot                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named \u201cASC ARJUN\u201d at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.<\/p>\n<p>It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways.<\/p>\n<p>The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed and developed entirely in Visakhapatnam using home-grown technology.<\/p>\n<p>Features of ASC Arjun:<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with a Face Recognition System (FRS) for intrusion detection, AI-based crowd monitoring and real-time alert generation for RPF control rooms.<\/p>\n<p>It can also make automated public announcements in English, Hindi and Telugu to assist passengers and promote safety awareness.<\/p>\n<p>It also features semi-autonomous navigation with obstacle-avoidance capability,<\/p>\n<p>It can patrol station platforms round the clock, supporting surveillance and optimising manpower deployment.<\/p>\n<p>It is also fitted with fire and smoke detection systems to aid timely response during emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>It has been designed for passenger interaction, offering gestures such as a \u2018Namaste\u2019 for passengers and salutes for RPF personnel, along with an interface to provide information and assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217905&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217905&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named \u201cASC ARJUN\u201d at Visakhapatnam Railway Station.<\/p>\n<p>It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways.<\/p>\n<p>The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed and developed entirely in Visakhapatnam using home-grown technology.<\/p>\n<p>Features of ASC Arjun:<\/p>\n<p>It is equipped with a Face Recognition System (FRS) for intrusion detection, AI-based crowd monitoring and real-time alert generation for RPF control rooms.<\/p>\n<p>It can also make automated public announcements in English, Hindi and Telugu to assist passengers and promote safety awareness.<\/p>\n<p>It also features semi-autonomous navigation with obstacle-avoidance capability,<\/p>\n<p>It can patrol station platforms round the clock, supporting surveillance and optimising manpower deployment.<\/p>\n<p>It is also fitted with fire and smoke detection systems to aid timely response during emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>It has been designed for passenger interaction, offering gestures such as a \u2018Namaste\u2019 for passengers and salutes for RPF personnel, along with an interface to provide information and assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217905&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217905&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1<\/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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is awarded to individuals and organizations that have rendered selfless service rendered in the field of disaster management.<\/li>\n<li>Under this both Indian and foreigners are eligible for award.<\/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=\"749\"\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_76_749\"\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_76_749\"\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_76_749\"\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_76_749\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), in the Institutional Category, and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in the individual Category, have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026.<\/p>\n<p>It is an annual award instituted to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management.<\/p>\n<p>The award is announced every year on the 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility<\/p>\n<p>Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the award.<\/p>\n<p>Institutions, voluntary organisations, corporate entities, academic\/research institutions, response\/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply as an institution for the award.<\/p>\n<p>The candidate for the award must have worked in the area of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research\/ Innovations or Early Warning related work in India.<\/p>\n<p>Selection Process: A Screening Committee may be constituted by Member secretary\/ member, NDMA to screen all the applications received.<\/p>\n<p>Award<\/p>\n<p>In case the winner being an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.51 lakhs. This cash prize shall be utilized by the winning institution for Disaster Management related activities only.<\/p>\n<p>In case of the winner being an individual, winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.5.00 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2217527&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2217527&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), in the Institutional Category, and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in the individual Category, have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026.<\/p>\n<p>It is an annual award instituted to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management.<\/p>\n<p>The award is announced every year on the 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility<\/p>\n<p>Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the award.<\/p>\n<p>Institutions, voluntary organisations, corporate entities, academic\/research institutions, response\/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply as an institution for the award.<\/p>\n<p>The candidate for the award must have worked in the area of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research\/ Innovations or Early Warning related work in India.<\/p>\n<p>Selection Process: A Screening Committee may be constituted by Member secretary\/ member, NDMA to screen all the applications received.<\/p>\n<p>Award<\/p>\n<p>In case the winner being an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.51 lakhs. This cash prize shall be utilized by the winning institution for Disaster Management related activities only.<\/p>\n<p>In case of the winner being an individual, winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs.5.00 lakhs.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2217527&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2217527&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <ol>\n<li>It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/li>\n<li>It is developed jointly by the Department of Food and Public Distribution and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).<\/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=\"750\"\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_76_750\"\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_76_750\"\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_76_750\"\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_76_750\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative.<\/p>\n<p>It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/p>\n<p>It is an operations research\u2013based decision support system designed to optimise state-specific food grain logistics under India\u2019s Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was developed through a Government\u2013UN\u2013Academia partnership, involving:<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Food and Public Distribution,<\/p>\n<p>The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India, and<\/p>\n<p>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It leverages advanced algorithms to identify optimal routes and ensure seamless movement of food grains across supply chain nodes.<\/p>\n<p>It is integrated with the PM Gati Shakti platform and FOIS (Freight Operations Information System) portal of the Railways through Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP).<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217753&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217753&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative.<\/p>\n<p>It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/p>\n<p>It is an operations research\u2013based decision support system designed to optimise state-specific food grain logistics under India\u2019s Public Distribution System (PDS).<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was developed through a Government\u2013UN\u2013Academia partnership, involving:<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Food and Public Distribution,<\/p>\n<p>The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India, and<\/p>\n<p>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It leverages advanced algorithms to identify optimal routes and ensure seamless movement of food grains across supply chain nodes.<\/p>\n<p>It is integrated with the PM Gati Shakti platform and FOIS (Freight Operations Information System) portal of the Railways through Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP).<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217753&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217753&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference PLI Scheme for White Goods, to consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed to create a robust domestic component ecosystem for the Air Conditioners and LED Lights industry.<\/li>\n<li>Any entity availing benefits under any other PLI Scheme of Govt. of India will not be eligible under this scheme.<\/li>\n<li>It is notified by the union Ministry of Finance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"751\"\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_76_751\"\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_76_751\"\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_76_751\"\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_76_751\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, five companies have been selected under PLI Scheme for white goods.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to create a robust domestic component ecosystem for the Air Conditioners and LED Lights industry and position India as an integral part of the global supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives: It proposes a financial incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the White Goods manufacturing value chain.<\/p>\n<p>Incentives: The scheme will extend an incentive of 4-6% on incremental turnover over base year (2019-20) of goods sold in India and exported to global markets, to eligible companies for a period of 5 years.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility:<\/p>\n<p>Applicants can be any company that should be incorporated in India under the provisions of the Company Act, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility shall be subject to the achievement of thresholds of net incremental sales of Eligible Products for the respective financial year over the base year and cumulative incremental investment in the preceding financial year.<\/p>\n<p>Any entity availing benefits under any other PLI Scheme of Govt. of India will not be eligible under this scheme for the same products.<\/p>\n<p>Duration: It is to be implemented over FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Ministry: The scheme was notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, five companies have been selected under PLI Scheme for white goods.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to create a robust domestic component ecosystem for the Air Conditioners and LED Lights industry and position India as an integral part of the global supply chains.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives: It proposes a financial incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the White Goods manufacturing value chain.<\/p>\n<p>Incentives: The scheme will extend an incentive of 4-6% on incremental turnover over base year (2019-20) of goods sold in India and exported to global markets, to eligible companies for a period of 5 years.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility:<\/p>\n<p>Applicants can be any company that should be incorporated in India under the provisions of the Company Act, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility shall be subject to the achievement of thresholds of net incremental sales of Eligible Products for the respective financial year over the base year and cumulative incremental investment in the preceding financial year.<\/p>\n<p>Any entity availing benefits under any other PLI Scheme of Govt. of India will not be eligible under this scheme for the same products.<\/p>\n<p>Duration: It is to be implemented over FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Ministry: The scheme was notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2217743&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                          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Family Welfare and Ministry Of Education.<\/p>\n<p>From 2021-22, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Minority Affairs have also been added as partners.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao-campaign-completes-11-years\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/beti-bachao-beti-padhao-campaign-completes-11-years\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign completed 11 years.<\/p>\n<p>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, meaning \u201cSave the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and is component of SAMBAL sub-scheme under Mission Shakti.<\/p>\n<p>Aim: It aims to address the declining child sex ratio, prevent gender-based discrimination, and promote education and empowerment of girls across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme<\/p>\n<p>Prevent Gender-Based Discrimination: Combat societal norms and practices that lead to discrimination against the girl child.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Improve Child Sex Ratio (CSR): Address the declining number of girls per 1,000 boys by curbing practices like female foeticide.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Promote Education for Girls: Ensure access to quality education for girls, thereby empowering them to lead independent lives.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Enhance Participation of Girls: Encourage the active participation of girls in various spheres, including sports, arts, and leadership roles.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Strengthen Existing Schemes: Integrate and reinforce existing government schemes aimed at the welfare of the girl child.<\/p>\n<p>It was initiated as a tri-ministerial effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development, Health &amp; 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