{"id":67673,"date":"2025-10-09T16:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=67673"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:28:11","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-9-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-9-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 9 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily UPSC Quiz by Vajiram &amp; Ravi is a thoughtfully curated initiative designed to support UPSC aspirants in strengthening their current affairs knowledge and core conceptual understanding. Aligned with the UPSC Syllabus 2025, this daily quiz serves as a revision resource, helping candidates assess their preparation, revise key topics, and stay updated with relevant issues. Whether you are preparing for Prelims or sharpening your revision for Mains, consistent practice with these Daily UPSC Quiz can significantly enhance accuracy, speed, and confidence in solving exam-level questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-list-table widefat fixed striped table-view-list quiz\">\n<tbody id=\"the-list\" data-wp-lists=\"list:quiz\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"shortcode column-shortcode\" data-colname=\"Shortcode\">        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_91\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 13 February 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan Tahr, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a large hoofed mammal living in cool, rocky mountain areas.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"895\"\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_91_895\"\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_91_895\"\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_91_895\"\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_91_895\"\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>From alpine slopes to waste sites: Garbage is an emerging threat to the Himalayan Tahr in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Himalayan Tahr:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>large hoofed mammal<\/strong> that lives in the <strong>Himalayas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Hemitragus jemlahicus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>southern Tibet, northern India, western Bhutan, and Nepal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are made for living in <strong>cool, rocky mountain areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Himalayas, <\/strong>they are mostly <strong>found on slopes <\/strong>between 2,500 and 5,000 meters high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>An average male tahr weighs about 73 kg, while females weigh around 36 kg.<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>shorter in height <\/strong>than they are long.<\/li>\n<li>They have a <strong>small head, small pointed ears,<\/strong> and<strong> large eyes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their horns are different between males and females.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Male horns<\/strong> can grow up to 46 cm long. <strong>Females are smaller<\/strong> and have <strong>smaller horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>horns curve backward, <\/strong>which helps prevent injuries when males fight during mating season.<\/li>\n<li>Their bodies are perfect for the cold Himalayan weather. They have<strong> thick, reddish wool coats and thick undercoats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>As an ungulate<\/strong>, the Himalayan tahr has an <strong>even number of toes<\/strong>. They can grip both smooth and rough surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List:<strong> Near Threatened<\/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:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/from-alpine-slopes-to-waste-sites-garbage-is-an-emerging-threat-to-the-himalayan-tahr-in-the-himalayas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/from-alpine-slopes-to-waste-sites-garbage-is-an-emerging-threat-to-the-himalayan-tahr-in-the-himalayas<\/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>From alpine slopes to waste sites: Garbage is an emerging threat to the Himalayan Tahr in the Himalayas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Himalayan Tahr:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>large hoofed mammal<\/strong> that lives in the <strong>Himalayas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Hemitragus jemlahicus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>southern Tibet, northern India, western Bhutan, and Nepal. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are made for living in <strong>cool, rocky mountain areas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Himalayas, <\/strong>they are mostly <strong>found on slopes <\/strong>between 2,500 and 5,000 meters high.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>An average male tahr weighs about 73 kg, while females weigh around 36 kg.<\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>shorter in height <\/strong>than they are long.<\/li>\n<li>They have a <strong>small head, small pointed ears,<\/strong> and<strong> large eyes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their horns are different between males and females.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Male horns<\/strong> can grow up to 46 cm long. <strong>Females are smaller<\/strong> and have <strong>smaller horns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>horns curve backward, <\/strong>which helps prevent injuries when males fight during mating season.<\/li>\n<li>Their bodies are perfect for the cold Himalayan weather. They have<strong> thick, reddish wool coats and thick undercoats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>As an ungulate<\/strong>, the Himalayan tahr has an <strong>even number of toes<\/strong>. They can grip both smooth and rough surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List:<strong> Near Threatened<\/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:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/from-alpine-slopes-to-waste-sites-garbage-is-an-emerging-threat-to-the-himalayan-tahr-in-the-himalayas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/from-alpine-slopes-to-waste-sites-garbage-is-an-emerging-threat-to-the-himalayan-tahr-in-the-himalayas<\/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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes \u2018Quorum Sensing\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"896\"\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_91_896\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A genetic mutation process that randomly alters bacterial DNA.                                            <\/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_91_896\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A mechanism by which bacteria regulate gene expression based on population density.                                            <\/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_91_896\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A method of artificial selection used in laboratory-grown microbes.                                            <\/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_91_896\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A process by which viruses attach to host cells and inject genetic material.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The phenomenon of bacterial communication, or \u201cquorum sensing\u201d could indeed be a game changer for medicine, by opening new avenues to develop anti-quorum sensing therapies instead of antibiotics.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Quorum Sensing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>mechanism <\/strong>by which<strong> bacteria regulate gene expression in accordance with population density<\/strong> through the<strong> use of signal molecules. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Quorum sensing <strong>allows bacteria <\/strong>populations to<strong> communicate and coordinate group behaviour<\/strong> and <strong>commonly is used by pathogen<\/strong>s (disease-causing organisms) <strong>in disease and infection processes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bacterial activity involving quorum sensing was first observed in the mid-1960s by Hungarian-born microbiologist Alexander Tomasz in his studies of the ability of Pneumococcus (later known as Streptococcus pneumoniae) to take up free DNA from its environment.<\/li>\n<li>Standard <strong>quorum-sensing pathways consist<\/strong> of <strong>bacteria populations, signal molecules, and behavioral genes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>signal molecules, known as autoinducers<\/strong>, are <strong>secreted into the environmen<\/strong>t by bacteria and <strong>gradually increase in concentration as the bacteria population grows. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>After reaching a certain concentration threshold<\/strong>, the molecules become <strong>detectable to bacteria populations<\/strong>, which then a<strong>ctivate corresponding response genes <\/strong>that <strong>regulate various behaviours<\/strong>, such as virulence, horizontal gene transfer, biofilm formation, and competence (the ability to take up DNA).<\/li>\n<li>Since many of these processes are effective only at certain population sizes, quorum sensing is a<strong> key behaviour-coordination mechanism in many microbes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although quorum sensing is common among bacteria, the<strong> precise sensing system <\/strong>and <strong>class of quorum-sensing compounds used may differ. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In addition, the <strong>manner in which different types of bacteria apply quorum sensing varies <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For example, the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa,<\/strong> which can cause pneumonia and blood infections, <strong>uses quorum sensing to regulate disease mechanisms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In other organisms<\/strong>, quorum sensing is <strong>used for symbiotic processes and cell growth;<\/strong> an example is the nitrogen-fixation mechanism of the bacterium Rhizobium leguminosarum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/170769\/OPS\/GN1FJ2J2D.1+GDHFJ43EG.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/170769\/OPS\/GN1FJ2J2D.1+GDHFJ43EG.1.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The phenomenon of bacterial communication, or \u201cquorum sensing\u201d could indeed be a game changer for medicine, by opening new avenues to develop anti-quorum sensing therapies instead of antibiotics.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Quorum Sensing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>mechanism <\/strong>by which<strong> bacteria regulate gene expression in accordance with population density<\/strong> through the<strong> use of signal molecules. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Quorum sensing <strong>allows bacteria <\/strong>populations to<strong> communicate and coordinate group behaviour<\/strong> and <strong>commonly is used by pathogen<\/strong>s (disease-causing organisms) <strong>in disease and infection processes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bacterial activity involving quorum sensing was first observed in the mid-1960s by Hungarian-born microbiologist Alexander Tomasz in his studies of the ability of Pneumococcus (later known as Streptococcus pneumoniae) to take up free DNA from its environment.<\/li>\n<li>Standard <strong>quorum-sensing pathways consist<\/strong> of <strong>bacteria populations, signal molecules, and behavioral genes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>signal molecules, known as autoinducers<\/strong>, are <strong>secreted into the environmen<\/strong>t by bacteria and <strong>gradually increase in concentration as the bacteria population grows. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>After reaching a certain concentration threshold<\/strong>, the molecules become <strong>detectable to bacteria populations<\/strong>, which then a<strong>ctivate corresponding response genes <\/strong>that <strong>regulate various behaviours<\/strong>, such as virulence, horizontal gene transfer, biofilm formation, and competence (the ability to take up DNA).<\/li>\n<li>Since many of these processes are effective only at certain population sizes, quorum sensing is a<strong> key behaviour-coordination mechanism in many microbes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although quorum sensing is common among bacteria, the<strong> precise sensing system <\/strong>and <strong>class of quorum-sensing compounds used may differ. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In addition, the <strong>manner in which different types of bacteria apply quorum sensing varies <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For example, the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa,<\/strong> which can cause pneumonia and blood infections, <strong>uses quorum sensing to regulate disease mechanisms.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In other organisms<\/strong>, quorum sensing is <strong>used for symbiotic processes and cell growth;<\/strong> an example is the nitrogen-fixation mechanism of the bacterium Rhizobium leguminosarum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/170769\/OPS\/GN1FJ2J2D.1+GDHFJ43EG.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/170769\/OPS\/GN1FJ2J2D.1+GDHFJ43EG.1.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\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 High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>HAPS are solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>They primarily operate in the troposphere.<\/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=\"897\"\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_91_897\"\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_91_897\"\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_91_897\"\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_91_897\"\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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Defence Acquisition Council recently granted Acceptance of Necessity to the procurement of Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) for the Indian Air Force.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HAPS are <strong>solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles<\/strong> designed to <strong>operate in the stratosphere<\/strong> at altitudes of approximately 18-20 kilometres, nearly <strong>double the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike conventional satellites that orbit at least 200 km above Earth and require expensive rocket launches, HAPS platforms can <strong>remain airborne for months or even years using solar power during the day <\/strong>and<strong> high-density batteries at night.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This gives them <strong>satellite-like capabilities at a fraction of the cost,<\/strong> hence the term <strong>&#8220;pseudo satellite.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>HAPS <strong>hovers persistently over specific locations,<\/strong> providing <strong>real-time monitoring of border areas<\/strong> to detect changes or movements.<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with <strong>high-definition optical and infrared camera<\/strong>s, state-of-the-art <strong>sensors<\/strong>, these aerial platforms are <strong>suitable for round-the-clock missions, border patrolling, target tracking<\/strong>, maritime surveillance and navigation, and even <strong>missile detection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>India and HAPS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India has been <strong>developing indigenous HAPS capability<\/strong> through the <strong>National Aerospace Laboratories in Bengaluru. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In February 2024, NAL successfully tested<\/strong> a scaled-down <strong>prototype <\/strong>at the Challakere Aeronautical Test Range in Karnataka&#8217;s Chitradurga district.<\/li>\n<li>The 23-kg prototype, with a wingspan of 12 metres, flew for about eight and a half hours at an altitude of 3 km, meeting or exceeding all performance metrics.<\/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:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/defence\/high-altitude-pseudo-satellite-gets-dac-nod-heres-what-it-is-and-why-india-needs-it\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/defence\/high-altitude-pseudo-satellite-gets-dac-nod-heres-what-it-is-and-why-india-needs-it<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Defence Acquisition Council recently granted Acceptance of Necessity to the procurement of Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) for the Indian Air Force.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>HAPS are <strong>solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles<\/strong> designed to <strong>operate in the stratosphere<\/strong> at altitudes of approximately 18-20 kilometres, nearly <strong>double the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Unlike conventional satellites that orbit at least 200 km above Earth and require expensive rocket launches, HAPS platforms can <strong>remain airborne for months or even years using solar power during the day <\/strong>and<strong> high-density batteries at night.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This gives them <strong>satellite-like capabilities at a fraction of the cost,<\/strong> hence the term <strong>&#8220;pseudo satellite.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>HAPS <strong>hovers persistently over specific locations,<\/strong> providing <strong>real-time monitoring of border areas<\/strong> to detect changes or movements.<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with <strong>high-definition optical and infrared camera<\/strong>s, state-of-the-art <strong>sensors<\/strong>, these aerial platforms are <strong>suitable for round-the-clock missions, border patrolling, target tracking<\/strong>, maritime surveillance and navigation, and even <strong>missile detection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>India and HAPS:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India has been <strong>developing indigenous HAPS capability<\/strong> through the <strong>National Aerospace Laboratories in Bengaluru. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In February 2024, NAL successfully tested<\/strong> a scaled-down <strong>prototype <\/strong>at the Challakere Aeronautical Test Range in Karnataka&#8217;s Chitradurga district.<\/li>\n<li>The 23-kg prototype, with a wingspan of 12 metres, flew for about eight and a half hours at an altitude of 3 km, meeting or exceeding all performance metrics.<\/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:\/\/swarajyamag.com\/defence\/high-altitude-pseudo-satellite-gets-dac-nod-heres-what-it-is-and-why-india-needs-it\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Tangkhul Hui, also known as Haofa, is a breed of dog primarily associated with which state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"898\"\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_91_898\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Nagaland                                            <\/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_91_898\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_91_898\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Manipur                                            <\/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_91_898\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Sikkim                                            <\/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>Assam Rifles, the country&#8217;s oldest paramilitary force, is preparing dog squads comprising Tangkhul Hui and Kombai, two indigenous breeds from Manipur and Tamil Nadu, respectively, along with the imported breeds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Tangkhul Hui:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tangkhul Hui, also known as <strong>Haofa<\/strong>, is a <strong>breed of dog raised by the Tangkhul people<\/strong> in the Ukhrul district of <strong>Manipur<\/strong>.<\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is originally a <strong>sighthound dog<\/strong> that was <strong>developed as a hunting companion. <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is also<strong> considered by some as a guard dog<\/strong> due to its strong will and <strong>protective instinct.<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is a <strong>large sized dog<\/strong> with a strong body, powerful jaws, deep and broad chest and <strong>erect ears. <\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Their innocent face, cropped ears, <strong>dark complexion<\/strong>, and <strong>bulging black eye<\/strong>s give them the <strong>look of a black Indian bear.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are very <strong>resistant to diseases. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>population <\/strong>of purebred Haofa is <strong>steadily declining<\/strong>, making it increasingly <strong>rare to find dogs of original lineage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Kombai:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancient Indian dog breed<\/strong> that originated in the <strong>Kombai region of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Also known as the <strong>Indian Bore Hound or Combai<\/strong>, it has been <strong>used for centuries by local tribes<\/strong> for <strong>guarding property and hunting <\/strong>wild boar and other large game.<\/li>\n<li>Known for its <strong>bravery and loyalty<\/strong>, the Kombai was historically prized by South Indian royalty and warriors for protection and combat.<\/li>\n<li>It was even <strong>used in military contexts during regional conflicts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>muscular, athletic dog <\/strong>with a deep chest, broad head, and strong limbs built for strength and endurance.<\/li>\n<li>Its coat is short, smooth, and dense, usually in <strong>reddish-brown (tan) or dark brown shades,<\/strong> often with a <strong>black mask.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a slightly arched back, <strong>curved tail<\/strong>, and <strong>erect or semi-pricked ears,<\/strong> giving it an alert and formidable look.<\/li>\n<li>It is generally <strong>hardy and disease-resistant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/assam\/manipurs-tangkhul-hui-kombai-of-tamil-nadu-to-boost-sniffer-power-of-assam-rifles-3896373\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/assam\/manipurs-tangkhul-hui-kombai-of-tamil-nadu-to-boost-sniffer-power-of-assam-rifles-3896373<\/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>Assam Rifles, the country&#8217;s oldest paramilitary force, is preparing dog squads comprising Tangkhul Hui and Kombai, two indigenous breeds from Manipur and Tamil Nadu, respectively, along with the imported breeds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Tangkhul Hui:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tangkhul Hui, also known as <strong>Haofa<\/strong>, is a <strong>breed of dog raised by the Tangkhul people<\/strong> in the Ukhrul district of <strong>Manipur<\/strong>.<\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is originally a <strong>sighthound dog<\/strong> that was <strong>developed as a hunting companion. <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is also<strong> considered by some as a guard dog<\/strong> due to its strong will and <strong>protective instinct.<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is a <strong>large sized dog<\/strong> with a strong body, powerful jaws, deep and broad chest and <strong>erect ears. <\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Their innocent face, cropped ears, <strong>dark complexion<\/strong>, and <strong>bulging black eye<\/strong>s give them the <strong>look of a black Indian bear.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are very <strong>resistant to diseases. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>population <\/strong>of purebred Haofa is <strong>steadily declining<\/strong>, making it increasingly <strong>rare to find dogs of original lineage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Kombai:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancient Indian dog breed<\/strong> that originated in the <strong>Kombai region of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Also known as the <strong>Indian Bore Hound or Combai<\/strong>, it has been <strong>used for centuries by local tribes<\/strong> for <strong>guarding property and hunting <\/strong>wild boar and other large game.<\/li>\n<li>Known for its <strong>bravery and loyalty<\/strong>, the Kombai was historically prized by South Indian royalty and warriors for protection and combat.<\/li>\n<li>It was even <strong>used in military contexts during regional conflicts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>muscular, athletic dog <\/strong>with a deep chest, broad head, and strong limbs built for strength and endurance.<\/li>\n<li>Its coat is short, smooth, and dense, usually in <strong>reddish-brown (tan) or dark brown shades,<\/strong> often with a <strong>black mask.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a slightly arched back, <strong>curved tail<\/strong>, and <strong>erect or semi-pricked ears,<\/strong> giving it an alert and formidable look.<\/li>\n<li>It is generally <strong>hardy and disease-resistant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/assam\/manipurs-tangkhul-hui-kombai-of-tamil-nadu-to-boost-sniffer-power-of-assam-rifles-3896373\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/assam\/manipurs-tangkhul-hui-kombai-of-tamil-nadu-to-boost-sniffer-power-of-assam-rifles-3896373<\/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\" 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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 Bhakra Dam:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River.<\/li>\n<li>It is Asia\u2019s tallest dam.<\/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=\"899\"\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_91_899\"\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_91_899\"\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_91_899\"\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_91_899\"\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>Amid rising incidents of landslides during the monsoon season, a comprehensive geological study of the hillocks surrounding the Bhakra Dam is likely to be undertaken by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhakra Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> concrete gravity dam<\/strong> across the <strong>Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in the Bilaspur district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is near the <strong>border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>highest straight gravity dam in the world<\/strong>, with a height of about 207.26 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s second tallest dam, next to<\/strong> the 261 m <strong>Tehri Dam,<\/strong> also in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Bhakra Dam is <strong>one of the earliest river valley development schemes <\/strong>undertaken by India <strong>after independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>construction <\/strong>of this dam<strong> started in 1948<\/strong>, when Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, poured the first bucket of concrete into the foundations of Bhakra.<\/li>\n<li>The dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>by the end of <strong>1963<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bhakra Dam was <strong>described as the \u2018New Temple of Resurgent India\u2019 by Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation <\/strong>and maintenance of the Bhakra dam is done by the <strong>Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam created the <strong>massive Gobind Sagar reservoir <\/strong>and plays a crucial role in <strong>irrigation, flood control,<\/strong> and hydroelectric power generation for <strong>Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The 90 km long reservoir is spread over an area of 168.35 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In terms of storage of water<\/strong>, it is the <strong>second largest reservoir in India<\/strong>, the <strong>first being Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh <\/strong>with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is <strong>another dam downstream<\/strong> of Bhakra Dam. Sometimes <strong>both the dams<\/strong> <strong>together <\/strong>are called the <strong>Bhakra-Nangal Dam, <\/strong>though they are two separate dams.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is an <strong>earthen dam <\/strong>with a height of 29 meters and a length of 305 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as an <strong>auxiliary dam to channel the water released from Bhakra Dam to two powerhouses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The installed capacity of Bhakra R<strong>ight Bank Power House<\/strong> is <strong>785 MW,<\/strong> and that of Bhakra <strong>Left Bank Power House<\/strong> is <strong>630 MW<\/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:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Feb\/12\/amid-landslides-geological-survey-planned-for-hills-near-bhakra-dam\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Feb\/12\/amid-landslides-geological-survey-planned-for-hills-near-bhakra-dam<\/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>Amid rising incidents of landslides during the monsoon season, a comprehensive geological study of the hillocks surrounding the Bhakra Dam is likely to be undertaken by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bhakra Dam:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a<strong> concrete gravity dam<\/strong> across the <strong>Sutlej River.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is located at a gorge near the upstream Bhakra village in the Bilaspur district of <strong>Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is near the <strong>border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>highest straight gravity dam in the world<\/strong>, with a height of about 207.26 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>Asia\u2019s second tallest dam, next to<\/strong> the 261 m <strong>Tehri Dam,<\/strong> also in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Bhakra Dam is <strong>one of the earliest river valley development schemes <\/strong>undertaken by India <strong>after independence. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>construction <\/strong>of this dam<strong> started in 1948<\/strong>, when Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, poured the first bucket of concrete into the foundations of Bhakra.<\/li>\n<li>The dam was <strong>completed <\/strong>by the end of <strong>1963<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bhakra Dam was <strong>described as the \u2018New Temple of Resurgent India\u2019 by Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation <\/strong>and maintenance of the Bhakra dam is done by the <strong>Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The dam created the <strong>massive Gobind Sagar reservoir <\/strong>and plays a crucial role in <strong>irrigation, flood control,<\/strong> and hydroelectric power generation for <strong>Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The 90 km long reservoir is spread over an area of 168.35 sq.km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In terms of storage of water<\/strong>, it is the <strong>second largest reservoir in India<\/strong>, the <strong>first being Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh <\/strong>with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is <strong>another dam downstream<\/strong> of Bhakra Dam. Sometimes <strong>both the dams<\/strong> <strong>together <\/strong>are called the <strong>Bhakra-Nangal Dam, <\/strong>though they are two separate dams.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nangal Dam<\/strong> is an <strong>earthen dam <\/strong>with a height of 29 meters and a length of 305 meters.<\/li>\n<li>It serves as an <strong>auxiliary dam to channel the water released from Bhakra Dam to two powerhouses.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The installed capacity of Bhakra R<strong>ight Bank Power House<\/strong> is <strong>785 MW,<\/strong> and that of Bhakra <strong>Left Bank Power House<\/strong> is <strong>630 MW<\/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:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Feb\/12\/amid-landslides-geological-survey-planned-for-hills-near-bhakra-dam\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Feb\/12\/amid-landslides-geological-survey-planned-for-hills-near-bhakra-dam<\/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>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>National Medicinal Plants Board, recently in news, which works under:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"900\"\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_91_900\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare                                            <\/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_91_900\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Ministry of Industries and Commerce                                            <\/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_91_900\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Ministry of Education                                            <\/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_91_900\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Ministry of AYUSH                                            <\/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>The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It was set up in 2000 by the Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Ministry: It is working as a section of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha &amp; Homoeopathy),<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: To develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries\/ departments\/ organizations in India and implements support policies\/programs for overall growth of medicinal plants sector both at the Central \/State and International level.<\/p>\n<p>Objective: Main objective is the development of medicinal plants sector through developing a strong coordination between various ministries\/ departments\/ organizations for implementation of policies \/ programs on medicinal plants.<\/p>\n<p>Functions of National Medicinal Plants Board:<\/p>\n<p>It focuses on in-situ &amp; ex-situ conservation and augmenting local medicinal plants and aromatic species of medical significance.<\/p>\n<p>It also promotes research &amp; development, capacity building through trainings, raising awareness through promotional activities like creation of Home\/School herbal gardens.<\/p>\n<p>It encourages the protection of patent rights and IPR.<\/p>\n<p>Identification, Inventorisation and Quantification of medicinal plants.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/chintan-shivir-on-medicinal-plants-charts-roadmap-for-sustainable-growth-and-global-leadership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/chintan-shivir-on-medicinal-plants-charts-roadmap-for-sustainable-growth-and-global-leadership\/<\/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>The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It was set up in 2000 by the Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Nodal Ministry: It is working as a section of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha &amp; Homoeopathy),<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: To develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries\/ departments\/ organizations in India and implements support policies\/programs for overall growth of medicinal plants sector both at the Central \/State and International level.<\/p>\n<p>Objective: Main objective is the development of medicinal plants sector through developing a strong coordination between various ministries\/ departments\/ organizations for implementation of policies \/ programs on medicinal plants.<\/p>\n<p>Functions of National Medicinal Plants Board:<\/p>\n<p>It focuses on in-situ &amp; ex-situ conservation and augmenting local medicinal plants and aromatic species of medical significance.<\/p>\n<p>It also promotes research &amp; development, capacity building through trainings, raising awareness through promotional activities like creation of Home\/School herbal gardens.<\/p>\n<p>It encourages the protection of patent rights and IPR.<\/p>\n<p>Identification, Inventorisation and Quantification of medicinal plants.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/chintan-shivir-on-medicinal-plants-charts-roadmap-for-sustainable-growth-and-global-leadership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/chintan-shivir-on-medicinal-plants-charts-roadmap-for-sustainable-growth-and-global-leadership\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Vidyanjali Initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.<\/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=\"901\"\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_91_901\"\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_91_901\"\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_91_901\"\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_91_901\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the union Minister of State for Education informed the Rajya Sabha that Vidyanjali initiative has on boarded over 8.5 lakh schools and 5 lakh volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>It was launched in September 2021 in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation, enabling greater support for students\u2019 holistic development and improved learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>It is an initiative of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, for facilitating the community and volunteers to directly connect with the government and government-aided schools to contribute their services and\/or assets\/ materials\/equipments through a dedicated portal.<\/p>\n<p>The platform connects volunteers, alumni, institutions, civil society organisations and CSR partners directly with schools based on their identified needs.<\/p>\n<p>Salient features of the platform:<\/p>\n<p>Create an interface between volunteers and schools to bridge the gap between them<\/p>\n<p>Help school students in getting exposure other than academic activities<\/p>\n<p>Platform for schools to share their activities for Volunteer-ship, where volunteers can participate by performing various activities<\/p>\n<p>Platform for Ministry to view various reports like Schools on-boarded, Volunteers, Activities performed etc.<\/p>\n<p>Platform for participation of Citizens\/Volunteers\/Alumni\u2019s to contribute services at schools and their management<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2227268&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2227268&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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>Recently, the union Minister of State for Education informed the Rajya Sabha that Vidyanjali initiative has on boarded over 8.5 lakh schools and 5 lakh volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>It was launched in September 2021 in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to strengthen government schools through community and private sector participation, enabling greater support for students\u2019 holistic development and improved learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>It is an initiative of Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, for facilitating the community and volunteers to directly connect with the government and government-aided schools to contribute their services and\/or assets\/ materials\/equipments through a dedicated portal.<\/p>\n<p>The platform connects volunteers, alumni, institutions, civil society organisations and CSR partners directly with schools based on their identified needs.<\/p>\n<p>Salient features of the platform:<\/p>\n<p>Create an interface between volunteers and schools to bridge the gap between them<\/p>\n<p>Help school students in getting exposure other than academic activities<\/p>\n<p>Platform for schools to share their activities for Volunteer-ship, where volunteers can participate by performing various activities<\/p>\n<p>Platform for Ministry to view various reports like Schools on-boarded, Volunteers, Activities performed etc.<\/p>\n<p>Platform for participation of Citizens\/Volunteers\/Alumni\u2019s to contribute services at schools and their management<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2227268&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2227268&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input 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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 Sangtam community:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They mainly reside in the state of Sikkim.<\/li>\n<li>They traditionally practice jhum cultivation which remains central to their livelihood.<\/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=\"902\"\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_91_902\"\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_91_902\"\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_91_902\"\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_91_902\"\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: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the apex body of Nagaland\u2019s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins.<\/p>\n<p>The Sangtam tribe is one of the sixteen major tribes of Nagaland.<\/p>\n<p>They are one of the major Naga ethnic groups in Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p>They are concentrated in the Kiphire and Tuensang districts of Nagaland, bordering Myanmar.<\/p>\n<p>Socio-political life of the Sangtams:<\/p>\n<p>Clans: There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongr\u00fc, Jingr\u00fc, Langtidhongr\u00fc\/ Langkidhongr\u00fc, Mungzar\u00fc, Anar\u00fc\/Yingphidhongr\u00fc and Rudidhongr\u00fc clans.<\/p>\n<p>Language: The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken by around 90% of the population.<\/p>\n<p>The Sangtam people traditionally practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture), which remains central to their livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>They follow a patriarchal system of lineage and inheritance as well.<\/p>\n<p>Festivals celebrated by Sangtams:<\/p>\n<p>Mongmong: The predominant theme of the festival is the worship of the God of the house and the three cooking stones in the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>Tsohsuh: It is commonly known as \u2018vi thung\u2019 festival is celebrated during spring season in the month of March.<\/p>\n<p>H\u00fcnapungbi: It is celebrated especially for children.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nagaland\/nagaland-tribe-resolves-to-protect-pangolins\/article70624748.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nagaland\/nagaland-tribe-resolves-to-protect-pangolins\/article70624748.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the apex body of Nagaland\u2019s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins.<\/p>\n<p>The Sangtam tribe is one of the sixteen major tribes of Nagaland.<\/p>\n<p>They are one of the major Naga ethnic groups in Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p>They are concentrated in the Kiphire and Tuensang districts of Nagaland, bordering Myanmar.<\/p>\n<p>Socio-political life of the Sangtams:<\/p>\n<p>Clans: There are six major clans amongst the Sangtams- Dhongr\u00fc, Jingr\u00fc, Langtidhongr\u00fc\/ Langkidhongr\u00fc, Mungzar\u00fc, Anar\u00fc\/Yingphidhongr\u00fc and Rudidhongr\u00fc clans.<\/p>\n<p>Language: The common dialect of the Sangtams is known as Sangtamyu which is spoken by around 90% of the population.<\/p>\n<p>The Sangtam people traditionally practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture), which remains central to their livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>They follow a patriarchal system of lineage and inheritance as well.<\/p>\n<p>Festivals celebrated by Sangtams:<\/p>\n<p>Mongmong: The predominant theme of the festival is the worship of the God of the house and the three cooking stones in the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>Tsohsuh: It is commonly known as \u2018vi thung\u2019 festival is celebrated during spring season in the month of March.<\/p>\n<p>H\u00fcnapungbi: It is celebrated especially for children.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nagaland\/nagaland-tribe-resolves-to-protect-pangolins\/article70624748.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/nagaland\/nagaland-tribe-resolves-to-protect-pangolins\/article70624748.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Ayushman Sahakar Scheme, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.<\/li>\n<li>It provides financial assistance to cooperatives on holistic healthcare infrastructure, education and services.<\/li>\n<li>Under this initiative any Cooperative Society registered under any State\/ Multi State Cooperative Societies Act are eligible to get benefit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"903\"\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_91_903\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_91_903\"\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_91_903\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Home and Cooperation informed the Rajya Sabha about the Ayushman sahakar scheme.<\/p>\n<p>It is a scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation for financial assistance to cooperatives on holistic healthcare infrastructure, education and services.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives of the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme:<\/p>\n<p>To assist provision of affordable and holistic healthcare through hospitals \/ healthcare \/ education facilities by cooperative societies,<\/p>\n<p>To assist promotion of AYUSH facilities by cooperative societies,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies meet the objectives of National Health Policy,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies participate in the National Digital Health Mission,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies provide comprehensive healthcare including education, services, insurance and activities related thereto.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Ayushman Sahakar Scheme:<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility: Any Cooperative Society registered under any State\/ Multi State Cooperative Societies Act in the country, with suitable provision in the bye-laws to undertake services related to hospital\/ healthcare\/ health education.<\/p>\n<p>Loan Period: Up to 8 years, including 1 &#8211; 2 years moratorium on payment of principal, depending on the type of project and its ability to generate revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Incentive:\u00a0 1 % interest rebate in case of borrower cooperative society where women members are in majority.<\/p>\n<p>The Ayushman Sahakar fund has a corpus of Rs. 10,000 crores which could be used for funding the cooperatives.<\/p>\n<p>Support the modernisation of cooperative healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Support the establishment of healthcare infrastructures like clinics, diagnostics centres and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226402&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226402&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=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: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister for Home and Cooperation informed the Rajya Sabha about the Ayushman sahakar scheme.<\/p>\n<p>It is a scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation for financial assistance to cooperatives on holistic healthcare infrastructure, education and services.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives of the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme:<\/p>\n<p>To assist provision of affordable and holistic healthcare through hospitals \/ healthcare \/ education facilities by cooperative societies,<\/p>\n<p>To assist promotion of AYUSH facilities by cooperative societies,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies meet the objectives of National Health Policy,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies participate in the National Digital Health Mission,<\/p>\n<p>To assist cooperative societies provide comprehensive healthcare including education, services, insurance and activities related thereto.<\/p>\n<p>Features of Ayushman Sahakar Scheme:<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility: Any Cooperative Society registered under any State\/ Multi State Cooperative Societies Act in the country, with suitable provision in the bye-laws to undertake services related to hospital\/ healthcare\/ health education.<\/p>\n<p>Loan Period: Up to 8 years, including 1 &#8211; 2 years moratorium on payment of principal, depending on the type of project and its ability to generate revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Incentive:\u00a0 1 % interest rebate in case of borrower cooperative society where women members are in majority.<\/p>\n<p>The Ayushman Sahakar fund has a corpus of Rs. 10,000 crores which could be used for funding the cooperatives.<\/p>\n<p>Support the modernisation of cooperative healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Support the establishment of healthcare infrastructures like clinics, diagnostics centres and hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226402&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226402&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=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; 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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 AgriStack:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the farm sector.<\/li>\n<li>It comprises three foundational registries namely, the Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced village maps and the Crop Sown Registry.<\/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=\"904\"\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_91_904\"\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_91_904\"\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_91_904\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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In the North Eastern States, the target was set to March 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Crop Sown Registry:<\/p>\n<p>It includes details on crops planted by farmers.<\/p>\n<p>This is recorded through mobile-based Digital Crop Surveys on the ground each season.<\/p>\n<p>A pilot on the Digital Crop Survey was conducted in 11 states to develop the Crop Sown Registry in 2023-24.<\/p>\n<p>Geo-referenced Village Maps data<\/p>\n<p>It comprises geographic information of land records linked with their locations (latitudes and longitudes).<\/p>\n<p>The target is to cover all villages by March 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/agristack-sitharaman-next-upi-10528472\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/agristack-sitharaman-next-upi-10528472\/<\/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>Recently, the Finance Minister announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool to integrate the AgriStack portals and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems.<\/p>\n<p>AgriStack is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the farm sector.<\/p>\n<p>It is an initiative under the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), and was approved by the Union Cabinet in September, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The AgriStack comprises three foundational registries or databases in the agriculture sector:<\/p>\n<p>The Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced village maps and the Crop Sown Registry, all created and maintained by the State Governments or Union Territories.<\/p>\n<p>Farmer Registry<\/p>\n<p>Under the AgriStack, farmers are given digital identities (Farmer ID) which are linked dynamically to the State\u2019s land records, livestock ownership, crops sown, demographic details, family details, schemes and benefits availed.<\/p>\n<p>Target: The government aims to create digital identities for 11 crore farmers.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre has allocated financial support to states to create their respective registries under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment<\/p>\n<p>Advantage: A farmer would be able to access benefits and services digitally.<\/p>\n<p>The Centre aims to complete the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027. In the North Eastern States, the target was set to March 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Crop Sown Registry:<\/p>\n<p>It includes details on crops planted by farmers.<\/p>\n<p>This is recorded through mobile-based Digital Crop Surveys on the ground each season.<\/p>\n<p>A pilot on the Digital Crop Survey was conducted in 11 states to develop the Crop Sown Registry in 2023-24.<\/p>\n<p>Geo-referenced Village Maps data<\/p>\n<p>It comprises geographic information of land records linked with their locations (latitudes and longitudes).<\/p>\n<p>The target is to cover all villages by March 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/agristack-sitharaman-next-upi-10528472\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/agristack-sitharaman-next-upi-10528472\/<\/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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