{"id":64897,"date":"2025-09-23T17:25:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=64897"},"modified":"2025-09-23T17:25:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:55:53","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-23-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-23-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 23 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        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_77\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 27 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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A new bacterial strain causing plant diseases.                                            <\/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_77_753\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A newly discovered species of mushroom.                                            <\/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_77_753\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A rare medicinal herb endemic to the Eastern Himalayas.                                            <\/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_77_753\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A freshwater algae discovered in Himalayan lakes.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Researchers exploring the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have discovered a previously unknown species of mushroom named Hemileccinum indicum.<\/p>\n<p>About Hemileccinum indicum:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of mushroom.<\/p>\n<p>It was found growing among oak trees in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>It marks the first time the genus Hemileccinum has been documented in India.<\/p>\n<p>To confirm the find, the team performed a multigene molecular phylogenetic analysis, a genetic test that helps map the evolutionary tree of a species.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Physically, Hemileccinum indicum is a bolete, a type of mushroom that has pores instead of gills under its cap.<\/p>\n<p>It features a wrinkled, violet-brown cap that fades to a leathery brown as it matures, and a pastel yellow pore surface that does not change colour when bruised.<\/p>\n<p>It has tiny, intricate pits on its spores.<\/p>\n<p>These microscopic pinholes and its smooth stem surface distinguish Hemileccinum indicum from its American and Asian relatives, which often have larger, smooth spores or scaly stems.<\/p>\n<p>Ecologically, these mushrooms are ectomycorrhizal, meaning they form a vital symbiotic partnership with the roots of trees, such as the Quercus (oak) species they were found under, helping the forest exchange nutrients and stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-pitted-spore-mushroom-found-himalayas-oak-forests-uttarakhand\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-pitted-spore-mushroom-found-himalayas-oak-forests-uttarakhand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Researchers exploring the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have discovered a previously unknown species of mushroom named Hemileccinum indicum.<\/p>\n<p>About Hemileccinum indicum:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of mushroom.<\/p>\n<p>It was found growing among oak trees in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand.<\/p>\n<p>It marks the first time the genus Hemileccinum has been documented in India.<\/p>\n<p>To confirm the find, the team performed a multigene molecular phylogenetic analysis, a genetic test that helps map the evolutionary tree of a species.<\/p>\n<p>Features:<\/p>\n<p>Physically, Hemileccinum indicum is a bolete, a type of mushroom that has pores instead of gills under its cap.<\/p>\n<p>It features a wrinkled, violet-brown cap that fades to a leathery brown as it matures, and a pastel yellow pore surface that does not change colour when bruised.<\/p>\n<p>It has tiny, intricate pits on its spores.<\/p>\n<p>These microscopic pinholes and its smooth stem surface distinguish Hemileccinum indicum from its American and Asian relatives, which often have larger, smooth spores or scaly stems.<\/p>\n<p>Ecologically, these mushrooms are ectomycorrhizal, meaning they form a vital symbiotic partnership with the roots of trees, such as the Quercus (oak) species they were found under, helping the forest exchange nutrients and stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-pitted-spore-mushroom-found-himalayas-oak-forests-uttarakhand\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/researchmatters.in\/news\/new-pitted-spore-mushroom-found-himalayas-oak-forests-uttarakhand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>The Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) Committee, recently seen in the news, was constituted by which of the following?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"754\"\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_77_754\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Ministry of Finance                                            <\/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_77_754\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Reserve Bank of India                                            <\/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_77_754\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority                                            <\/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_77_754\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Securities and Exchange Board of India                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The PFRDA recently constituted a committee of Investment Experts for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) to review, recommend and modernize the investment framework under the NPS.<\/p>\n<p>About Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) Committee:<\/p>\n<p>It is a high-level committee of investment experts to review, recommend, and modernise the investment framework under the National Pension System (NPS).<\/p>\n<p>It was constituted by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).<\/p>\n<p>Objective: Strengthening the long-term investment architecture of NPS by improving diversification, enhancing risk management practices, and expanding investment choices available to subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>SAARG has been tasked with undertaking a comprehensive review of existing NPS investment guidelines for both government and non-government sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The review will include benchmarking India\u2019s pension investment framework with leading global pension systems as well as the evolving domestic investment ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The committee will examine a wide range of issues, including strategic asset allocation frameworks, introduction and review of asset classes, performance measurement systems, accountability mechanisms, asset-liability management (ALM) practices, valuation standards for alternative investments, portfolio stability and liquidity optimisation.<\/p>\n<p>Governance structures, intermediary architecture, and integration of sustainability considerations into investment decision-making will also fall within its scope.<\/p>\n<p>The nine-member committee will be chaired by Shri Narayan Ramachandran, former Country Head and CEO of Morgan Stanley India, and comprises eminent experts from the fields of capital markets, asset management and securities law.<\/p>\n<p>The committee shall have a time of 9 months to examine and submit its report to PFRDA with its recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/pfrda-constitutes-saarg-committee-to-review-and-modernise-nps-investment-framework-ws-l-19830036.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/pfrda-constitutes-saarg-committee-to-review-and-modernise-nps-investment-framework-ws-l-19830036.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The PFRDA recently constituted a committee of Investment Experts for Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) to review, recommend and modernize the investment framework under the NPS.<\/p>\n<p>About Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) Committee:<\/p>\n<p>It is a high-level committee of investment experts to review, recommend, and modernise the investment framework under the National Pension System (NPS).<\/p>\n<p>It was constituted by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).<\/p>\n<p>Objective: Strengthening the long-term investment architecture of NPS by improving diversification, enhancing risk management practices, and expanding investment choices available to subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>SAARG has been tasked with undertaking a comprehensive review of existing NPS investment guidelines for both government and non-government sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The review will include benchmarking India\u2019s pension investment framework with leading global pension systems as well as the evolving domestic investment ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The committee will examine a wide range of issues, including strategic asset allocation frameworks, introduction and review of asset classes, performance measurement systems, accountability mechanisms, asset-liability management (ALM) practices, valuation standards for alternative investments, portfolio stability and liquidity optimisation.<\/p>\n<p>Governance structures, intermediary architecture, and integration of sustainability considerations into investment decision-making will also fall within its scope.<\/p>\n<p>The nine-member committee will be chaired by Shri Narayan Ramachandran, former Country Head and CEO of Morgan Stanley India, and comprises eminent experts from the fields of capital markets, asset management and securities law.<\/p>\n<p>The committee shall have a time of 9 months to examine and submit its report to PFRDA with its recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/pfrda-constitutes-saarg-committee-to-review-and-modernise-nps-investment-framework-ws-l-19830036.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/pfrda-constitutes-saarg-committee-to-review-and-modernise-nps-investment-framework-ws-l-19830036.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\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>Mir Alam Tank, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian city?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"755\"\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_77_755\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bhopal                                            <\/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_77_755\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Chennai                                            <\/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_77_755\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Mysuru                                            <\/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_77_755\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Hyderabad                                            <\/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>Nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam tank were rescued by the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) after their boat malfunctioned in the middle of the lake recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Mir Alam Tank:<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam Tank, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a historic reservoir to the south of the Musi river.<\/p>\n<p>It covers an area of approximately 260 acres and has a capacity of 21 million cubic meters of water.<\/p>\n<p>The tank is fed by several streams and springs that flow down from the nearby hills.<\/p>\n<p>It was the primary source of drinking water for Hyderabad before the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs were built by the last Nizam of Hyderabad between 1913-25.<\/p>\n<p>The tank is adjacent to the Nehru Zoological Park.<\/p>\n<p>History:<\/p>\n<p>The tank was named after Mir Alam Bahadur, then the Prime Minister of Hyderabad during Asaf Jah III\u2019s reign, the third Nizam of Hyderabad state.<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam Bahadur is believed to have laid the foundation for the tank on July 20, 1804, which was then completed in a period of two years and declared open on June 8, 1806.<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam had led the forces of Nizam against the battle with Tipu Sultan.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that Mir Alam built the lake from part of the treasure that he grabbed from Srirangapatna after defeating Tipu Sultan.<\/p>\n<p>The tank was designed by a French engineer and features 21 semi-circular arches, making it an architectural marvel of its time.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Hyderabad\/hydraa-rescues-nine-workers-stranded-in-mir-alam-lake\/article70551003.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Hyderabad\/hydraa-rescues-nine-workers-stranded-in-mir-alam-lake\/article70551003.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam tank were rescued by the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) after their boat malfunctioned in the middle of the lake recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Mir Alam Tank:<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam Tank, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a historic reservoir to the south of the Musi river.<\/p>\n<p>It covers an area of approximately 260 acres and has a capacity of 21 million cubic meters of water.<\/p>\n<p>The tank is fed by several streams and springs that flow down from the nearby hills.<\/p>\n<p>It was the primary source of drinking water for Hyderabad before the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs were built by the last Nizam of Hyderabad between 1913-25.<\/p>\n<p>The tank is adjacent to the Nehru Zoological Park.<\/p>\n<p>History:<\/p>\n<p>The tank was named after Mir Alam Bahadur, then the Prime Minister of Hyderabad during Asaf Jah III\u2019s reign, the third Nizam of Hyderabad state.<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam Bahadur is believed to have laid the foundation for the tank on July 20, 1804, which was then completed in a period of two years and declared open on June 8, 1806.<\/p>\n<p>Mir Alam had led the forces of Nizam against the battle with Tipu Sultan.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that Mir Alam built the lake from part of the treasure that he grabbed from Srirangapatna after defeating Tipu Sultan.<\/p>\n<p>The tank was designed by a French engineer and features 21 semi-circular arches, making it an architectural marvel of its time.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Hyderabad\/hydraa-rescues-nine-workers-stranded-in-mir-alam-lake\/article70551003.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Hyderabad\/hydraa-rescues-nine-workers-stranded-in-mir-alam-lake\/article70551003.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.<\/li>\n<li>It was conceived by the Indian Navy during the 1990\u2019s.<\/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=\"756\"\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_77_756\"\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_77_756\"\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_77_756\"\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_77_756\"\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>Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a key member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy\u2019s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan recently, after a successful three-day port call.<\/p>\n<p>About Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):<\/p>\n<p>It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.<\/p>\n<p>It promotes maritime cooperation, mutual understanding, and collaboration on issues such as maritime security and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR).<\/p>\n<p>In the process, it endeavours to generate a flow of information between naval professionals that would lead to common understanding and possibly cooperative solutions on the way ahead.<\/p>\n<p>It was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural edition of IONS was held in Feb 2008 at New Delhi, with the Indian Navy as the Chair for two years (2008\u20132010).<\/p>\n<p>IONS is structured around a rotating chairmanship, biennial conclaves of chiefs, and working groups.<\/p>\n<p>There are 36 littoral in the Indian Ocean, which have been geographically grouped into the following four sub-regions:<\/p>\n<p>South Asian Littorals: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and United Kingdom (British Indian Ocean Territory)<\/p>\n<p>West Asian Littorals: Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<p>East African Littorals: France (Reunion), Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>South East Asian and Australian Littorals: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.<\/p>\n<p>Observers: China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, the Netherlands, Russia, and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-navys-first-training-squadron-departs-belawan-reinforces-maritime-ties-with-indonesia\/article70549946.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-navys-first-training-squadron-departs-belawan-reinforces-maritime-ties-with-indonesia\/article70549946.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a key member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy\u2019s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan recently, after a successful three-day port call.<\/p>\n<p>About Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):<\/p>\n<p>It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues.<\/p>\n<p>It promotes maritime cooperation, mutual understanding, and collaboration on issues such as maritime security and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR).<\/p>\n<p>In the process, it endeavours to generate a flow of information between naval professionals that would lead to common understanding and possibly cooperative solutions on the way ahead.<\/p>\n<p>It was conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural edition of IONS was held in Feb 2008 at New Delhi, with the Indian Navy as the Chair for two years (2008\u20132010).<\/p>\n<p>IONS is structured around a rotating chairmanship, biennial conclaves of chiefs, and working groups.<\/p>\n<p>There are 36 littoral in the Indian Ocean, which have been geographically grouped into the following four sub-regions:<\/p>\n<p>South Asian Littorals: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and United Kingdom (British Indian Ocean Territory)<\/p>\n<p>West Asian Littorals: Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<p>East African Littorals: France (Reunion), Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>South East Asian and Australian Littorals: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.<\/p>\n<p>Observers: China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, the Netherlands, Russia, and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-navys-first-training-squadron-departs-belawan-reinforces-maritime-ties-with-indonesia\/article70549946.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-navys-first-training-squadron-departs-belawan-reinforces-maritime-ties-with-indonesia\/article70549946.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\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>Clouded Leopard National Park is part of which protected area?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"757\"\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_77_757\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Manas Tiger Reserve                                            <\/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_77_757\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Namdapha National Park                                            <\/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_77_757\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary                                            <\/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_77_757\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Dampa Tiger Reserve                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Tripura Forest Minister recently announced that the state has received over Rs 57 crore for the modernization and further development of the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sepahijala district.<\/p>\n<p>About Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<p>It is located around 25 km from Agartala, Tripura.<\/p>\n<p>It is divided into five sections, basically to segregate the different types of animals living here.<\/p>\n<p>They are the carnivore section, primate section, ungulate section, reptile section, and aviary section.<\/p>\n<p>It also has two natural lakes, namely Abasarika and Amrit Sagar.<\/p>\n<p>Clouded Leopard National Park, established in 2007, is a part of SWL.<\/p>\n<p>Vegetation: Moist deciduous forest<\/p>\n<p>Flora:<\/p>\n<p>It has 456 plant species. There are trees of Sal, Chamal, Garjan, and Kanak.<\/p>\n<p>The secondary species consist of Pichla, Kurcha, Awla, Bahera, Hargaja, Amlaki, Bamboos and grasses, are also found here.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>It is the habitat of different species of primates like the Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Capped langur, Spectacled monkey, Slow loris and several other wild animals like Leopard, Clouded leopard, Jungle fowl, Civets, Barking, Deer, Wild pig, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The crab-eating mongoose (which was last seen in the 1930s) has also been revived here.<\/p>\n<p>The avian population of the sanctuary is also rich, with a variety of winged stork, Whistling teal, and the White ibis.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/India\/tripura-allocates-rs-57-crore-for-sepahijala-wildlife-sanctuary-modernisation\/ar-AA1Ume0v?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/India\/tripura-allocates-rs-57-crore-for-sepahijala-wildlife-sanctuary-modernisation\/ar-AA1Ume0v?apiversion=v2&#038;domshim=1&#038;noservercache=1&#038;noservertelemetry=1&#038;batchservertelemetry=1&#038;renderwebcomponents=1&#038;wcseo=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Tripura Forest Minister recently announced that the state has received over Rs 57 crore for the modernization and further development of the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sepahijala district.<\/p>\n<p>About Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<p>It is located around 25 km from Agartala, Tripura.<\/p>\n<p>It is divided into five sections, basically to segregate the different types of animals living here.<\/p>\n<p>They are the carnivore section, primate section, ungulate section, reptile section, and aviary section.<\/p>\n<p>It also has two natural lakes, namely Abasarika and Amrit Sagar.<\/p>\n<p>Clouded Leopard National Park, established in 2007, is a part of SWL.<\/p>\n<p>Vegetation: Moist deciduous forest<\/p>\n<p>Flora:<\/p>\n<p>It has 456 plant species. There are trees of Sal, Chamal, Garjan, and Kanak.<\/p>\n<p>The secondary species consist of Pichla, Kurcha, Awla, Bahera, Hargaja, Amlaki, Bamboos and grasses, are also found here.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>It is the habitat of different species of primates like the Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Capped langur, Spectacled monkey, Slow loris and several other wild animals like Leopard, Clouded leopard, Jungle fowl, Civets, Barking, Deer, Wild pig, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The crab-eating mongoose (which was last seen in the 1930s) has also been revived here.<\/p>\n<p>The avian population of the sanctuary is also rich, with a variety of winged stork, Whistling teal, and the White ibis.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/India\/tripura-allocates-rs-57-crore-for-sepahijala-wildlife-sanctuary-modernisation\/ar-AA1Ume0v?apiversion=v2&amp;domshim=1&amp;noservercache=1&amp;noservertelemetry=1&amp;batchservertelemetry=1&amp;renderwebcomponents=1&amp;wcseo=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-in\/news\/India\/tripura-allocates-rs-57-crore-for-sepahijala-wildlife-sanctuary-modernisation\/ar-AA1Ume0v?apiversion=v2&#038;domshim=1&#038;noservercache=1&#038;noservertelemetry=1&#038;batchservertelemetry=1&#038;renderwebcomponents=1&#038;wcseo=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Chatergala Pass, recently in news, is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"758\"\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_77_758\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Himachal Pradesh                                            <\/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_77_758\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Kerala                                            <\/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_77_758\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_77_758\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Jammu and Kashmir                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated at an <strong>altitude of 10,500 ft.<\/strong> in the <strong>Bhaderwah\u2013Chatergala axis<\/strong> in Jammu region of <strong>Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>high mountain pass<\/strong> that connects Bani in the Kathua district to Bhaderwah in the Doda district.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is tucked in the <strong>Chamba-doda ranges<\/strong> of the <strong>greater Himalayas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is surrounded by alpine meadows, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Himalayan monals, ibex, and musk deer are found here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is situated at an <strong>altitude of 10,500 ft.<\/strong> in the <strong>Bhaderwah\u2013Chatergala axis<\/strong> in Jammu region of <strong>Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>high mountain pass<\/strong> that connects Bani in the Kathua district to Bhaderwah in the Doda district.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is tucked in the <strong>Chamba-doda ranges<\/strong> of the <strong>greater Himalayas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is surrounded by alpine meadows, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> Himalayan monals, ibex, and musk deer are found here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2218921&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is awarded to a person for meritorious act of human nature in saving the life of a person.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is given to persons of all walks of life and even awarded posthumously also.<\/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=\"759\"\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_77_759\"\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_77_759\"\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_77_759\"\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_77_759\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the President of India has conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2025 to 30 persons.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is awarded to a <strong>person for meritorious act<\/strong> of human nature <strong>in saving the life of a person.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The award is given in three categories, namely,\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak: It<\/strong> is awarded for <strong>conspicuous courage<\/strong> in saving life under circumstances of very great danger to the life of the rescuer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam: It <\/strong>is awarded for courage and promptitude in saving life under <strong>circumstances of great danger<\/strong> to the life of the rescuer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeevan Raksha Padak<\/strong>: It is awarded for courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances of grave <strong>bodily injury to the rescuer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards.\u00a0 The award can <strong>also be conferred posthumously.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is presented to the awardees by the respective Union Ministries\/Organizations\/State Government to which the awardee belongs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its nominations are <strong>invited annually<\/strong> from States\/UTs and Union Ministries.<\/li>\n<li>The recommendations of the award are considered by the Awards Committee within a period of <strong>two calendar years from the date of performance of the<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its final approval is given by the Prime Minister and the President of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> The decoration of the award consists of a <strong>Medal, Certificate<\/strong>, along with a\u00a0one-time monetary allowance: <strong>Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak <\/strong>(\u20b92 lakh), <strong>Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam <\/strong>(\u20b91.5 lakh) and Jeevan Raksha (\u20b91 lakh).<\/li>\n<li><strong>No other facility\/benefit<\/strong> in terms of any concession in Railways, Airfare etc. is provided by the Government.<\/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.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the President of India has conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2025 to 30 persons.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is awarded to a <strong>person for meritorious act<\/strong> of human nature <strong>in saving the life of a person.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The award is given in three categories, namely,\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak: It<\/strong> is awarded for <strong>conspicuous courage<\/strong> in saving life under circumstances of very great danger to the life of the rescuer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam: It <\/strong>is awarded for courage and promptitude in saving life under <strong>circumstances of great danger<\/strong> to the life of the rescuer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeevan Raksha Padak<\/strong>: It is awarded for courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances of grave <strong>bodily injury to the rescuer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards.\u00a0 The award can <strong>also be conferred posthumously.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is presented to the awardees by the respective Union Ministries\/Organizations\/State Government to which the awardee belongs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Its nominations are <strong>invited annually<\/strong> from States\/UTs and Union Ministries.<\/li>\n<li>The recommendations of the award are considered by the Awards Committee within a period of <strong>two calendar years from the date of performance of the<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its final approval is given by the Prime Minister and the President of India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> The decoration of the award consists of a <strong>Medal, Certificate<\/strong>, along with a\u00a0one-time monetary allowance: <strong>Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak <\/strong>(\u20b92 lakh), <strong>Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam <\/strong>(\u20b91.5 lakh) and Jeevan Raksha (\u20b91 lakh).<\/li>\n<li><strong>No other facility\/benefit<\/strong> in terms of any concession in Railways, Airfare etc. is provided by the Government.<\/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.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/president-murmu-honors-30-individuals-with-jeevan-raksha-padak-awards\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                       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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 Pygmy Hog:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the\u00a0smallest and rarest species\u00a0of\u00a0wild pig\u00a0in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as critically endangered species 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=\"760\"\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_77_760\"\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_77_760\"\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_77_760\"\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_77_760\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s pygmy hog is vanishing from its grasslands, just as it is needed the most.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>smallest and rarest species<\/strong>of\u00a0<strong>wild pig<\/strong>\u00a0in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>very few mammals<\/strong><strong>that build its own home<\/strong>, or nest, complete with a \u2018roof\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>It is an\u00a0<strong>indicator species<\/strong>as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>It prefers\u00a0<strong>undisturbed patches of grassland\u00a0dominated<\/strong> by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs and young trees.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, they survive only in the grasslands of Assam\u2019s <strong>Manas and Orang national parks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Role of Pygmy Hog:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Using its snout, it digs for roots, tubers, wild fruits, termites, earthworms, eggs and other food <strong>sources found in the grasslands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This digging <strong>aerates the soil and enhances<\/strong> its quality.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>helps disperse seeds<\/strong> through its dietary and <strong>foraging habits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation status of Pygmy Hog:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN: <\/strong>Critically Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong>Schedule I<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s pygmy hog is vanishing from its grasslands, just as it is needed the most.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>smallest and rarest species<\/strong>of\u00a0<strong>wild pig<\/strong>\u00a0in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the <strong>very few mammals<\/strong><strong>that build its own home<\/strong>, or nest, complete with a \u2018roof\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>It is an\u00a0<strong>indicator species<\/strong>as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>It prefers\u00a0<strong>undisturbed patches of grassland\u00a0dominated<\/strong> by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs and young trees.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, they survive only in the grasslands of Assam\u2019s <strong>Manas and Orang national parks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Role of Pygmy Hog:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Using its snout, it digs for roots, tubers, wild fruits, termites, earthworms, eggs and other food <strong>sources found in the grasslands.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This digging <strong>aerates the soil and enhances<\/strong> its quality.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>helps disperse seeds<\/strong> through its dietary and <strong>foraging habits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation status of Pygmy Hog:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN: <\/strong>Critically Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong>Schedule I<\/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.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/a-little-pig-goes-a-long-way<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Bacillus subtilis, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of good bacteria found naturally in the human gut.<\/li>\n<li>It cannot produce and secrete antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>It is used as a model organism for studying endospore formation in bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"761\"\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_77_761\"\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_77_761\"\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_77_761\"\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_77_761\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Kerala officially declared\u00a0Bacillus subtilis\u00a0as \u2018State microbe\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a <strong>type of probiotic<\/strong> (&#8220;good&#8221; bacteria) found naturally in the <strong>human gut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s also found in fermented foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of<\/strong> <strong>Bacillus subtilis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>spore forming, motile, rod-shaped, Gram-positive<\/strong>, facultative aerobe.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mostly found in soil and vegetation<\/strong> with an optimal growth temperature from 25-35 degrees Celsius.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>subtilis\u00a0has the ability to <strong>produce and secrete antibiotics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The genomic structure of this microorganism contains five <strong>signal peptidase genes<\/strong> that are important for the secretion of these antibiotics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has shown to be capable of <strong>secreting polymyxin, difficidin, subtilin, and mycobacillin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is used as a model organism for <strong>studying endospore formation in bacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endospores of\u00a0B. subtilis<\/strong>can tolerate harsh environmental conditions, such as UV exposure and high temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacillus subtilis\u00a0Transmission and Disease: <\/strong>subtilis\u00a0is <strong>non-pathogenic but can contaminate food<\/strong> and be considered an opportunistic pathogen among the immuno-compromised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications Bacillus subtilis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>used on seeds, vegetables, and plants<\/strong> as a fungicide because of their ability to produce antibiotics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It inhabits the root system of the plant competing with disease causing organisms.<\/li>\n<li>Some\u00a0B. subtilis\u00a0strains are <strong>capable of producing toxins for insects<\/strong>. These strains are used by farms to protect their crops.<\/li>\n<li>subtilis\u00a0endopores serve as one of the models for evaluating the effectiveness of sporicides and sterilants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Kerala officially declared\u00a0Bacillus subtilis\u00a0as \u2018State microbe\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a <strong>type of probiotic<\/strong> (&#8220;good&#8221; bacteria) found naturally in the <strong>human gut.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s also found in fermented foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of<\/strong> <strong>Bacillus subtilis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>spore forming, motile, rod-shaped, Gram-positive<\/strong>, facultative aerobe.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>mostly found in soil and vegetation<\/strong> with an optimal growth temperature from 25-35 degrees Celsius.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>subtilis\u00a0has the ability to <strong>produce and secrete antibiotics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The genomic structure of this microorganism contains five <strong>signal peptidase genes<\/strong> that are important for the secretion of these antibiotics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has shown to be capable of <strong>secreting polymyxin, difficidin, subtilin, and mycobacillin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is used as a model organism for <strong>studying endospore formation in bacteria<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endospores of\u00a0B. subtilis<\/strong>can tolerate harsh environmental conditions, such as UV exposure and high temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacillus subtilis\u00a0Transmission and Disease: <\/strong>subtilis\u00a0is <strong>non-pathogenic but can contaminate food<\/strong> and be considered an opportunistic pathogen among the immuno-compromised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications Bacillus subtilis:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are <strong>used on seeds, vegetables, and plants<\/strong> as a fungicide because of their ability to produce antibiotics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It inhabits the root system of the plant competing with disease causing organisms.<\/li>\n<li>Some\u00a0B. subtilis\u00a0strains are <strong>capable of producing toxins for insects<\/strong>. These strains are used by farms to protect their crops.<\/li>\n<li>subtilis\u00a0endopores serve as one of the models for evaluating the effectiveness of sporicides and sterilants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-declares-bacillus-subtilis-state-microbe\/article70543855.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Remount and Veterinary Corps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a specialised Corps of the Indian Army responsible for the breeding, rearing, and training of Army animals.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarter is located in New Delhi.<\/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=\"762\"\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_77_762\"\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_77_762\"\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_77_762\"\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_77_762\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, during the Republic Day Parade more animals were represented the Indian Army&#8217;s Remount and Veterinary Corps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>specialised Corps of the Indian Army<\/strong> responsible for the <strong>breeding, rearing, and training of Army animals<\/strong>, including horses, mules and Army dogs.<\/li>\n<li>It ensures the operational readiness of these animals for <strong>combat, reconnaissance, and logistics<\/strong> and also providing veterinary care and <strong>supporting counter-terrorism operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Meerut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Background of Remount and Veterinary Corps:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The RVC is one of <strong>the oldest branches of the Indian Army,<\/strong> tracing its foundation to the Stud Department <strong>established in Bengal in 1779.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was reorganised \u2014 from <strong>Army Veterinary Corps<\/strong> (India) in 1920 to <strong>Indian Remount and Veterinary Corps <\/strong>in 1950.<\/li>\n<li>It was formally established <strong>as the Remount and Veterinary Corps in 1960. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto:<\/strong> \u2018Pashu Seva Asmakam Dharma (Service to animals is our duty)\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achievements of Remount and Veterinary Corps:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has played a <strong>vital role in all conflicts<\/strong> before and after Independence, including the First and Second World Wars.<\/li>\n<li>In 1989, it was awarded the President\u2019s Flag for its meritorious service.<\/li>\n<li>It is also involved in <strong>strengthening military diplomacy<\/strong> by providing horse riding training under the NCC, veterinary assistance in remote areas, <strong>participation in United Nations missions <\/strong>and providing <strong>trained animals to friendly countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/republic-day-animals-contingent-role-army-10494189\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/republic-day-animals-contingent-role-army-10494189\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/republic-day-animals-contingent-role-army-10494189\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, during the Republic Day Parade more animals were represented the Indian Army&#8217;s Remount and Veterinary Corps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>specialised Corps of the Indian Army<\/strong> responsible for the <strong>breeding, rearing, and training of Army animals<\/strong>, including horses, mules and Army dogs.<\/li>\n<li>It ensures the operational readiness of these animals for <strong>combat, reconnaissance, and logistics<\/strong> and also providing veterinary care and <strong>supporting counter-terrorism operations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Meerut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Background of Remount and Veterinary Corps:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The RVC is one of <strong>the oldest branches of the Indian Army,<\/strong> tracing its foundation to the Stud Department <strong>established in Bengal in 1779.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was reorganised \u2014 from <strong>Army Veterinary Corps<\/strong> (India) in 1920 to <strong>Indian Remount and Veterinary Corps <\/strong>in 1950.<\/li>\n<li>It was formally established <strong>as the Remount and Veterinary Corps in 1960. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motto:<\/strong> \u2018Pashu Seva Asmakam Dharma (Service to animals is our duty)\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achievements of Remount and Veterinary Corps:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has played a <strong>vital role in all conflicts<\/strong> before and after Independence, including the First and Second World Wars.<\/li>\n<li>In 1989, it was awarded the President\u2019s Flag for its meritorious service.<\/li>\n<li>It is also involved in <strong>strengthening military diplomacy<\/strong> by providing horse riding training under the NCC, veterinary assistance in remote areas, <strong>participation in United Nations missions <\/strong>and providing <strong>trained animals to friendly countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/republic-day-animals-contingent-role-army-10494189\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a 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