{"id":75076,"date":"2025-11-25T17:35:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=75076"},"modified":"2025-11-25T17:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T12:05:12","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-25-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-25-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 25 November 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_31\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 25 November 2025<\/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>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<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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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>The Pazhayar River flows in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"304\"\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_31_304\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Kerala                                            <\/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_31_304\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Tamil Nadu                                            <\/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_31_304\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/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_31_304\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rampant discharge of sewage and untreated water into the Pazhayar river at several places in Nagercoil has raised serious concerns among residents about the river\u2019s future and measures being taken to curb the pollution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pazhayar River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a major river flowing in the Kanniyakumari district of <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>from the slopes of <strong>Mahendragiri hills<\/strong> at an altitude of 800 m above M.S.L.<\/li>\n<li>It flows towards southwestern direction and <strong>joins the Arabian Sea<\/strong> near Manakudi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>total length<\/strong> of the river is <strong>40 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alathurayar, Poigaiyar, Thadaveyar, Koya odai, and Ulakkaruviyar are the major tributaries of the Pazhayar River.<\/li>\n<li>Chattupythur dam, Chettothoppu dam, Cholanmkattu dam, Kutty dam, Kumari dam, Mission dam, Pallikondam dam, Pillaipetha dam, Salari dam, Veerapuli dam, and Veeranarayanamangalam are some of the dams constructed in the Pazhayar River.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Manakudi Estuary at its mouth<\/strong> is ecologically sensitive and rich in mangroves, birds, and marine life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignettehttps:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignettehttps:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rampant discharge of sewage and untreated water into the Pazhayar river at several places in Nagercoil has raised serious concerns among residents about the river\u2019s future and measures being taken to curb the pollution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pazhayar River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a major river flowing in the Kanniyakumari district of <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>originates <\/strong>from the slopes of <strong>Mahendragiri hills<\/strong> at an altitude of 800 m above M.S.L.<\/li>\n<li>It flows towards southwestern direction and <strong>joins the Arabian Sea<\/strong> near Manakudi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>total length<\/strong> of the river is <strong>40 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alathurayar, Poigaiyar, Thadaveyar, Koya odai, and Ulakkaruviyar are the major tributaries of the Pazhayar River.<\/li>\n<li>Chattupythur dam, Chettothoppu dam, Cholanmkattu dam, Kutty dam, Kumari dam, Mission dam, Pallikondam dam, Pillaipetha dam, Salari dam, Veerapuli dam, and Veeranarayanamangalam are some of the dams constructed in the Pazhayar River.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Manakudi Estuary at its mouth<\/strong> is ecologically sensitive and rich in mangroves, birds, and marine life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignettehttps:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignettehttps:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Madurai\/sewage-discharge-pushes-pazhayar-river-to-the-brink\/article70314590.ece#google_vignette<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Postojna Cave, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"305\"\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_31_305\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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Slovenia                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers from Poland, the United States, and Slovenia recently worked out exact equations for stalagmite shapes, then checked them on real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/what-caused-the-maya-collapse-the-answer-was-hidden-in-a-cave\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cave<\/a> specimens from Postojna Cave in Slovenia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Postojna Cave:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in western <strong>Slovenia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a 24 km long cave c<strong>arved out by the Pivka River<\/strong> over millions of years.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s <strong>made of limestone<\/strong>, and each 1 cm of growth takes around 100 years.<\/li>\n<li>The Pivka River enters the Postojna cavern 18 m below its mouth, runs underground, and reappears as a spring in the Planina Plain.<\/li>\n<li>The caves were officially <strong>discovered in the 1800s <\/strong>(although graffiti in the caves dates back to as early as the 1200s), and have been open as a <strong>tourist attraction since 1819.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only karst cave with a railway<\/strong>, which was <strong>built more than 140 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The cave system <strong>hosts Proteus anguinus \u2014 a blind, colorless, snake-like amphibian <\/strong>about 30 cm long, <strong>with both lungs and gills, <\/strong>feeding on snails and worms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/stalagmites-in-caves-conceal-a-formula-that-nature-has-hidden-for-millions-of-years\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/stalagmites-in-caves-conceal-a-formula-that-nature-has-hidden-for-millions-of-years\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers from Poland, the United States, and Slovenia recently worked out exact equations for stalagmite shapes, then checked them on real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/what-caused-the-maya-collapse-the-answer-was-hidden-in-a-cave\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cave<\/a> specimens from Postojna Cave in Slovenia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Postojna Cave:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is located in western <strong>Slovenia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a 24 km long cave c<strong>arved out by the Pivka River<\/strong> over millions of years.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s <strong>made of limestone<\/strong>, and each 1 cm of growth takes around 100 years.<\/li>\n<li>The Pivka River enters the Postojna cavern 18 m below its mouth, runs underground, and reappears as a spring in the Planina Plain.<\/li>\n<li>The caves were officially <strong>discovered in the 1800s <\/strong>(although graffiti in the caves dates back to as early as the 1200s), and have been open as a <strong>tourist attraction since 1819.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>only karst cave with a railway<\/strong>, which was <strong>built more than 140 years ago. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The cave system <strong>hosts Proteus anguinus \u2014 a blind, colorless, snake-like amphibian <\/strong>about 30 cm long, <strong>with both lungs and gills, <\/strong>feeding on snails and worms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/stalagmites-in-caves-conceal-a-formula-that-nature-has-hidden-for-millions-of-years\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.earth.com\/news\/stalagmites-in-caves-conceal-a-formula-that-nature-has-hidden-for-millions-of-years\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n       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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>What does Bharat NCAP primarily assess?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"306\"\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_31_306\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Emission standards of vehicles.                                            <\/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_31_306\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Fuel efficiency ratings.                                            <\/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_31_306\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Safety rating through crash tests.                                            <\/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_31_306\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Maintenance cost of vehicles.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently released a comprehensive draft for Bharat NCAP 2.0, a significantly expanded version of the country\u2019s crash test rating programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bharat NCAP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP<\/strong>) is an indigenous <strong>star-rating system for crash testing cars,<\/strong> under which vehicles will be assigned between <strong>one to five stars, indicating their safety in a collision. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an ambitious joint project between the <strong>Government of India (GoI) and Global NCAP, <\/strong>the <strong>regulatory body behind the safety crash test ratings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>on 22 August <strong>2023 <\/strong>and commenced on 1 October 2023.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong>: To <strong>help consumers make an informed decision <\/strong>before purchasing a car, thereby spurring demand for safer cars.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Bharat NCAP,<strong> cars voluntarily nominated by automobile manufacturers will be crash tested<\/strong> as per protocols laid down in the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles tested under the Bharat NCAP are<strong> evaluated across<\/strong> <strong>three critical safety domains: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, and safety assist technologies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Applicability<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only right-hand drive passenger vehicles on sale in India <\/strong>and <strong>weighing less than 3,500 kg<\/strong> are eligible for consideration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Base variants <\/strong>of cars are to be tested, and <strong>ratings <\/strong>will be <strong>applicable for four years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Besides<strong> internal combustion engine (ICE) models, CNG cars <\/strong>as well as b<strong>attery-powered electric vehicles are eligible<\/strong> to undergo the safety test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>voluntary programme<\/strong> under which the cost of the car for assessment for star rating and the cost of such assessment are borne by the respective vehicle manufacturer or importer.<\/li>\n<li>Bharat NCAP is <strong>overseen by the Ministry of Road Transport, but is an independent body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The current Bharat NCAP regulations remain <strong>valid until September 30, 2027, after which Bharat NCAP 2.0<\/strong> is expected to be implemented by October 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/auto\/latest-auto-news\/story\/bharat-ncap-20-draft-know-whats-new-and-different-2825123-2025-11-24\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/auto\/latest-auto-news\/story\/bharat-ncap-20-draft-know-whats-new-and-different-2825123-2025-11-24<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently released a comprehensive draft for Bharat NCAP 2.0, a significantly expanded version of the country\u2019s crash test rating programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bharat NCAP:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP<\/strong>) is an indigenous <strong>star-rating system for crash testing cars,<\/strong> under which vehicles will be assigned between <strong>one to five stars, indicating their safety in a collision. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is an ambitious joint project between the <strong>Government of India (GoI) and Global NCAP, <\/strong>the <strong>regulatory body behind the safety crash test ratings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>launched <\/strong>on 22 August <strong>2023 <\/strong>and commenced on 1 October 2023.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong>: To <strong>help consumers make an informed decision <\/strong>before purchasing a car, thereby spurring demand for safer cars.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Bharat NCAP,<strong> cars voluntarily nominated by automobile manufacturers will be crash tested<\/strong> as per protocols laid down in the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles tested under the Bharat NCAP are<strong> evaluated across<\/strong> <strong>three critical safety domains: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, and safety assist technologies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Applicability<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only right-hand drive passenger vehicles on sale in India <\/strong>and <strong>weighing less than 3,500 kg<\/strong> are eligible for consideration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Base variants <\/strong>of cars are to be tested, and <strong>ratings <\/strong>will be <strong>applicable for four years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Besides<strong> internal combustion engine (ICE) models, CNG cars <\/strong>as well as b<strong>attery-powered electric vehicles are eligible<\/strong> to undergo the safety test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>voluntary programme<\/strong> under which the cost of the car for assessment for star rating and the cost of such assessment are borne by the respective vehicle manufacturer or importer.<\/li>\n<li>Bharat NCAP is <strong>overseen by the Ministry of Road Transport, but is an independent body.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The current Bharat NCAP regulations remain <strong>valid until September 30, 2027, after which Bharat NCAP 2.0<\/strong> is expected to be implemented by October 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/auto\/latest-auto-news\/story\/bharat-ncap-20-draft-know-whats-new-and-different-2825123-2025-11-24\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/auto\/latest-auto-news\/story\/bharat-ncap-20-draft-know-whats-new-and-different-2825123-2025-11-24<\/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; 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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 Special Leave Petition (SLP):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It can only be exercised when a substantial question of law or gross injustice has been committed.<\/li>\n<li>It is governed under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.<\/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=\"307\"\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_31_307\"\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_31_307\"\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_31_307\"\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_31_307\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently observed that dismissal of a Special Leave Petition (SLP), whether by a speaking or non-speaking order, does not lead to merger of the impugned order with the Supreme Court&#8217;s order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Special Leave Petition (SLP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A SLP is a <strong>request made to the Supreme Court <\/strong>of India <strong>seeking special permission to appeal against any judgment, order, or decree from any court or tribunal (except military tribunals), <\/strong>even when the law does not provide a statutory right of appeal.<\/li>\n<li>In other words, SLP is <strong>not a right<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s a <strong>privilege granted by the Supreme Court at its discretion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 136<\/strong> states that the Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, or order from any court or tribunal in India.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>only be exercised when a substantial question of law or gross injustice<\/strong> has been committed.<\/li>\n<li>A judgement, decree, or order need not be final for an SLP. <strong>An interim or interlocutory order, decree, or judgement can also be challenged.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>discretionary\/optional power <\/strong>of the SC, and the <strong>court can refuse <\/strong>to grant the appeal at its discretion.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> aggrieved party can\u2019t affirm a special leave <\/strong>to offer under Article 136 <strong>as a right.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SLP can be filed by:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Any aggrieved party (<\/strong>individual or business)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government bodies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Public sector undertakings<\/li>\n<li><strong>NGOs <\/strong>or associations (in relevant cases)\n<ul>\n<li>The key requirement is that the<strong> party must be aggrieved by the impugned judgment<\/strong> or order.<\/li>\n<li>An SLP can be filed for any <strong>civil or criminal matter<\/strong>, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SLP can be<strong> filed against judgments from:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Courts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribunals (except those under armed forces)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quasi-judicial bodies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time limit to file SLP:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be filed <strong>against any judgment of the High Court within 90 days <\/strong>from the date of judgment or<\/li>\n<li>It can be filed <strong>within 60 days against the order of the High Court refusing to grant the certificate of fitness for appeal to SC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procedure for a SLP:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A SLP <strong>must contain all the facts <\/strong>upon which the SC is to decide, which revolve around the grounds on which an SLP can be filed.<\/li>\n<li>The said petition needs to be duly <strong>signed by an Advocate-on-Record.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The petitioner must include a statement within the SLP stating that no other petition has been filed in a High Court.<\/li>\n<li>Once the petition is filed, the SC will hear the aggrieved party and depending upon the merits of the case, will allow the opposite party to state their part in a counter affidavit.<\/li>\n<li>After the hearing, if the court deems the case fit for further hearing, it will allow the same; otherwise it will reject the appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.livelaw.in\/high-court\/jammu-kashmir\/jammu-kashmir-high-court-ruling-dismissal-of-special-leave-petition-and-doctrine-of-merger-310970\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/high-court\/jammu-kashmir\/jammu-kashmir-high-court-ruling-dismissal-of-special-leave-petition-and-doctrine-of-merger-310970<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently observed that dismissal of a Special Leave Petition (SLP), whether by a speaking or non-speaking order, does not lead to merger of the impugned order with the Supreme Court&#8217;s order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Special Leave Petition (SLP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A SLP is a <strong>request made to the Supreme Court <\/strong>of India <strong>seeking special permission to appeal against any judgment, order, or decree from any court or tribunal (except military tribunals), <\/strong>even when the law does not provide a statutory right of appeal.<\/li>\n<li>In other words, SLP is <strong>not a right<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s a <strong>privilege granted by the Supreme Court at its discretion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Article 136<\/strong> states that the Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, or order from any court or tribunal in India.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>only be exercised when a substantial question of law or gross injustice<\/strong> has been committed.<\/li>\n<li>A judgement, decree, or order need not be final for an SLP. <strong>An interim or interlocutory order, decree, or judgement can also be challenged.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>discretionary\/optional power <\/strong>of the SC, and the <strong>court can refuse <\/strong>to grant the appeal at its discretion.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> aggrieved party can\u2019t affirm a special leave <\/strong>to offer under Article 136 <strong>as a right.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>SLP can be filed by:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Any aggrieved party (<\/strong>individual or business)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government bodies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Public sector undertakings<\/li>\n<li><strong>NGOs <\/strong>or associations (in relevant cases)\n<ul>\n<li>The key requirement is that the<strong> party must be aggrieved by the impugned judgment<\/strong> or order.<\/li>\n<li>An SLP can be filed for any <strong>civil or criminal matter<\/strong>, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SLP can be<strong> filed against judgments from:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Courts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribunals (except those under armed forces)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Quasi-judicial bodies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time limit to file SLP:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It can be filed <strong>against any judgment of the High Court within 90 days <\/strong>from the date of judgment or<\/li>\n<li>It can be filed <strong>within 60 days against the order of the High Court refusing to grant the certificate of fitness for appeal to SC.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procedure for a SLP:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A SLP <strong>must contain all the facts <\/strong>upon which the SC is to decide, which revolve around the grounds on which an SLP can be filed.<\/li>\n<li>The said petition needs to be duly <strong>signed by an Advocate-on-Record.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The petitioner must include a statement within the SLP stating that no other petition has been filed in a High Court.<\/li>\n<li>Once the petition is filed, the SC will hear the aggrieved party and depending upon the merits of the case, will allow the opposite party to state their part in a counter affidavit.<\/li>\n<li>After the hearing, if the court deems the case fit for further hearing, it will allow the same; otherwise it will reject the appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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.livelaw.in\/high-court\/jammu-kashmir\/jammu-kashmir-high-court-ruling-dismissal-of-special-leave-petition-and-doctrine-of-merger-310970\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/high-court\/jammu-kashmir\/jammu-kashmir-high-court-ruling-dismissal-of-special-leave-petition-and-doctrine-of-merger-310970<\/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; 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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 the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was introduced to help taxpayers claim exemptions on long-term capital gains.<\/li>\n<li>Investing the gains in this account is treated the same as direct reinvestment for exemption purposes.<\/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=\"308\"\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_31_308\"\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_31_308\"\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_31_308\"\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_31_308\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Finance recently notified the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025, introducing changes to the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was introduced by the Central Government in <strong>1988 <\/strong>to <strong>help taxpayers claim exemptions on long-term capital gains. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, income from capital gains must be reinvested within 3 years to avoid tax liability. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, there could be instances when the due date for filing income tax falls during this specified tenure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If a taxpayer is unable to invest <\/strong>in such a short period of time, they <strong>can deposit such underutilised capital gains under CGAS. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, taxpayer<strong>s must deposit such funds before filing their Income Tax Returns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Investing the gains in this account is <strong>treated the same as direct reinvestment for exemption purposes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>short-term capital gains are not eligible f<\/strong>or the CGAS, as exemptions apply only to long-term capital gains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Who Can Deposit in CGAS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Any taxpayer<\/strong> who earns long-term capital gains and wants to claim exemption can deposit in the CGAS.<\/li>\n<li>This includes <strong>Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Companies, Trusts, <\/strong>and any other person eligible for capital gains exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme is mainly <strong>used when the taxpayer is unable to reinvest the capital gains before the due date of filing their income tax return<\/strong> but intends to invest within the specified period to claim exemption.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>deposited amount must then be used within the stipulated period to invest<\/strong> in the eligible asset;<strong> otherwise, it will be treated as taxable capital gain in the year the deadline expires.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/capital-gains-account-scheme-updated-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-taxpayers-19768163.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/capital-gains-account-scheme-updated-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-taxpayers-19768163.htm<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Finance recently notified the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025, introducing changes to the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was introduced by the Central Government in <strong>1988 <\/strong>to <strong>help taxpayers claim exemptions on long-term capital gains. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Under Section 54 of the Income Tax Act, income from capital gains must be reinvested within 3 years to avoid tax liability. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, there could be instances when the due date for filing income tax falls during this specified tenure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If a taxpayer is unable to invest <\/strong>in such a short period of time, they <strong>can deposit such underutilised capital gains under CGAS. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, taxpayer<strong>s must deposit such funds before filing their Income Tax Returns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Investing the gains in this account is <strong>treated the same as direct reinvestment for exemption purposes. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>short-term capital gains are not eligible f<\/strong>or the CGAS, as exemptions apply only to long-term capital gains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Who Can Deposit in CGAS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Any taxpayer<\/strong> who earns long-term capital gains and wants to claim exemption can deposit in the CGAS.<\/li>\n<li>This includes <strong>Individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Companies, Trusts, <\/strong>and any other person eligible for capital gains exemption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme is mainly <strong>used when the taxpayer is unable to reinvest the capital gains before the due date of filing their income tax return<\/strong> but intends to invest within the specified period to claim exemption.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>deposited amount must then be used within the stipulated period to invest<\/strong> in the eligible asset;<strong> otherwise, it will be treated as taxable capital gain in the year the deadline expires.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/capital-gains-account-scheme-updated-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-taxpayers-19768163.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/personal-finance\/capital-gains-account-scheme-updated-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-taxpayers-19768163.htm<\/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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             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>Consider the following statements regarding Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is aimed at human resources development for safe, trusted, and secure cyber space.<\/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=\"309\"\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_31_309\"\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_31_309\"\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_31_309\"\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_31_309\"\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 Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge (CSIC) 1.0 under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project of MeitY.<\/p>\n<p>It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was started in 2005 and currently in its third phase since Oct. 2023 onwards<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Generating human resources in the area of Information Security and creating general awareness on cyber hygiene\/cyber security among the masses.<\/p>\n<p>Aim: It is aimed at human resources development for safe, trusted, and secure cyber space.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation of Information Security Education and Awareness Project:<\/p>\n<p>The project is implemented through select 50 institutions in a hub-n-spoke mode, comprising:<\/p>\n<p>Premier Academic Institutions i.e. IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Autonomous Organizations of MeitY i.e. C-DAC &amp; NIELIT<\/p>\n<p>Technical Universities<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge (CSIC) 1.0 under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project of MeitY.<\/p>\n<p>It is an initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It was started in 2005 and currently in its third phase since Oct. 2023 onwards<\/p>\n<p>Purpose: Generating human resources in the area of Information Security and creating general awareness on cyber hygiene\/cyber security among the masses.<\/p>\n<p>Aim: It is aimed at human resources development for safe, trusted, and secure cyber space.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation of Information Security Education and Awareness Project:<\/p>\n<p>The project is implemented through select 50 institutions in a hub-n-spoke mode, comprising:<\/p>\n<p>Premier Academic Institutions i.e. IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Autonomous Organizations of MeitY i.e. C-DAC &amp; NIELIT<\/p>\n<p>Technical Universities<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2193695<\/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; 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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 Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarter is located in New Delhi, India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"310\"\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_31_310\"\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_31_310\"\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_31_310\"\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_31_310\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the 10th Session of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance was held in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).<\/p>\n<p>Vision: To ensure effective disaster risk information is produced and used for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: To reduce human and material losses due to natural hazards and contribute to the effective design, investment and implementation of disaster risk reduction and resilience policies.<\/p>\n<p>Governance: It is governed by a Governing Council consisting of eight ESCAP member countries elected for a period of three years (India is one of the member for a period from 2022 to 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarter: Tehran, Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Functions of Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management<\/p>\n<p>Risk Information and Knowledge Repository: It functions as a regional facility to strengthen the science-policy interface.<\/p>\n<p>Information Capacity and Application: It facilitates the exchange of expertise, experiences, and knowledge in disaster information management between and within the countries of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Regional Cooperation and Coordination for Disaster Risk Information: It promotes effective regional cooperation, facilitate dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192790\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192790<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the 10th Session of the Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance was held in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).<\/p>\n<p>Vision: To ensure effective disaster risk information is produced and used for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Mandate: To reduce human and material losses due to natural hazards and contribute to the effective design, investment and implementation of disaster risk reduction and resilience policies.<\/p>\n<p>Governance: It is governed by a Governing Council consisting of eight ESCAP member countries elected for a period of three years (India is one of the member for a period from 2022 to 2025).<\/p>\n<p>Headquarter: Tehran, Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Functions of Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management<\/p>\n<p>Risk Information and Knowledge Repository: It functions as a regional facility to strengthen the science-policy interface.<\/p>\n<p>Information Capacity and Application: It facilitates the exchange of expertise, experiences, and knowledge in disaster information management between and within the countries of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Regional Cooperation and Coordination for Disaster Risk Information: It promotes effective regional cooperation, facilitate dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192790\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2192790<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following statements regarding HAMMER Weapon System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system.<\/li>\n<li>It can be launched from low altitudes over rough terrain.<\/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=\"311\"\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_31_311\"\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_31_311\"\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_31_311\"\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_31_311\"\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 Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED) signed a joint venture cooperation agreement for the production of HAMMER Weapon System in India.<\/p>\n<p>The HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system developed by Safran, a French aerospace and defence company.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as a glide bomb.<\/p>\n<p>Features of HAMMER Weapon System:<\/p>\n<p>Range: HAMMER precision-guided munitions have a range of up to 70 km.<\/p>\n<p>It can be fitted to standard bombs of 250kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg weights.<\/p>\n<p>It is resistant to jamming, and capable of being launched from low altitudes over rough terrain.<\/p>\n<p>It is difficult to intercept and can penetrate fortified structures.<\/p>\n<p>Design and Capabilities: It is a precision-guided weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design, making it adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Rafale and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-france-to-jointly-manufacture-hammer-air-to-ground-weapons-10384256\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-france-to-jointly-manufacture-hammer-air-to-ground-weapons-10384256\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED) signed a joint venture cooperation agreement for the production of HAMMER Weapon System in India.<\/p>\n<p>The HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system developed by Safran, a French aerospace and defence company.<\/p>\n<p>It is also known as a glide bomb.<\/p>\n<p>Features of HAMMER Weapon System:<\/p>\n<p>Range: HAMMER precision-guided munitions have a range of up to 70 km.<\/p>\n<p>It can be fitted to standard bombs of 250kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg weights.<\/p>\n<p>It is resistant to jamming, and capable of being launched from low altitudes over rough terrain.<\/p>\n<p>It is difficult to intercept and can penetrate fortified structures.<\/p>\n<p>Design and Capabilities: It is a precision-guided weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design, making it adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Rafale and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-france-to-jointly-manufacture-hammer-air-to-ground-weapons-10384256\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/india-france-to-jointly-manufacture-hammer-air-to-ground-weapons-10384256\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Auramine O, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a synthetic yellow dye produced from dimethylaniline and formaldehyde.<\/li>\n<li>It can dissolves easily when mixed with solvents.<\/li>\n<li>It is approved for use as a food colour in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"312\"\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_31_312\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only One                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_31_312\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only Two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_31_312\"\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_31_312\"\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>India continues to face recurring episodes of chemical adulteration in food, particularly through the use of non-permitted synthetic dyes and one of the most persistent among them is auramine O.<\/p>\n<p>It is a synthetic yellow dye produced from compounds such as dimethylaniline and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<p>The dye appears as yellow flakes or powder and dissolves easily when mixed with solvents.<\/p>\n<p>It is not approved for use as a food colour in India, the European Union, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Applications of Auramine O: It is extensively used in industry, including textile and leather processing, printing inks, paper manufacturing, and certain microbiological staining procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Impacts on Human Health: It creates health risks like liver and kidney damage, enlargement of the spleen, mutagenic effects that can alter genetic material, and potential carcinogenic outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Global context: It is classified as an industrial dye by the regulators in the U.S., EU, and East Asian nations and its presence in consumables triggers product recalls and import alerts.<\/p>\n<p>The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies auramine as a substance that is possibly carcinogenic to humans.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/auramine-in-indian-food-why-a-banned-dye-keeps-returning-explained\/article70313811.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/auramine-in-indian-food-why-a-banned-dye-keeps-returning-explained\/article70313811.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>India continues to face recurring episodes of chemical adulteration in food, particularly through the use of non-permitted synthetic dyes and one of the most persistent among them is auramine O.<\/p>\n<p>It is a synthetic yellow dye produced from compounds such as dimethylaniline and formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<p>The dye appears as yellow flakes or powder and dissolves easily when mixed with solvents.<\/p>\n<p>It is not approved for use as a food colour in India, the European Union, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Applications of Auramine O: It is extensively used in industry, including textile and leather processing, printing inks, paper manufacturing, and certain microbiological staining procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Impacts on Human Health: It creates health risks like liver and kidney damage, enlargement of the spleen, mutagenic effects that can alter genetic material, and potential carcinogenic outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Global context: It is classified as an industrial dye by the regulators in the U.S., EU, and East Asian nations and its presence in consumables triggers product recalls and import alerts.<\/p>\n<p>The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies auramine as a substance that is possibly carcinogenic to humans.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/auramine-in-indian-food-why-a-banned-dye-keeps-returning-explained\/article70313811.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/auramine-in-indian-food-why-a-banned-dye-keeps-returning-explained\/article70313811.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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